Lauren The Hoppy Geek Comic Reviews

Every story had me wishing I was packing my bags for San Diego right now, but also got me excited for whatever con I may find myself at next. Any con lover will without a doubt find something to relate to and laugh at in ‘DREAD the Hall H.’ It can also be educational, as I also learned there’s a term for that weird hangover that always seems to show up at some point during every con.

My only issue with THE LUCKY DEVILS #8 is that it’s the penultimate issue. This is a 9 issue run, and it’s all about to come to an end. This run has mirrored real life moments and issues, but wrapped them in gruesome and hilarious art and dialogue. All with unexpected twists and turns. Despite not wanting this end, I can’t wait to see how it all wraps up.

The Trillion Dollar Kid #1 is a fantastic introduction to a new story that connects to the world of Ghost Machine. If you’ve been enjoying other stories from their Family Odyssey collection, you’ll definitely have a Leonardo DiCaprio moment or two. However, if you haven’t, you won’t be lost in the least bit. Nevertheless, I have a feeling it will be a hell of a lot more fun to jump into it all.

I cannot stress how much I am enjoying this comic. Every time I think I have an idea of what is going on, another bizarre wrench is thrown into my theory. I’m loving Ted and Sarah, and I’m loving where this is all going. If you’re looking for a unique comic unlike any other with amazing characters, beautiful dark art, and a story with endless twists, pick up ‘Is Ted Ok?’

This comic continues to suck me in and flip me on my head. When I picked up the first issue of Is Ted Ok? I wasn’t sure what to expect. I thought maybe it would be a story about depression, and dealing with life, and finding connection with others in the most unexpected ways. I now think I was correct, and also COMPLETELY wrong. The places we’ve gone in 4 issues, I never could have seen coming, but I’m LOVING it!

Wow! This has been a roller coaster of what the hell moments, and OHs! Now that it has wrapped up, I want to go back and binge all 6 issues in one sitting. Is Ted Ok? is an emotional, relevant, sad, hopeful, intense, sci-fi story with consistent twists, a lot of cats, and an ending that brings it all full circle in an incredibly poignant way. If you’re looking for a fresh new story to keep you on your toes, definitely pick up Is Ted Ok?

The plot thickens, as more questions arise! Geiger truly gets better with every issue. I have loved the duo of The Glowing Man and The Northerner. Plucked from very different time periods, and realities, yet very similar. I absolutely cannot wait to see where we go next. I have so many questions, and am absolutely loving how this story has developed and intertwined with other comics from the Ghost Machine world.

Much like Geiger, I’m still processing what happened with the Northerner, and what it all means. This issue moves along the story, and shows there is something big coming, and it’s all connected. Geiger continues to be a superb comic with action, gorgeous art, and a story that keeps you on your toes!

I am absolutely loving this. As a long time Logan fan, I am loving these new stories featuring Laura. Generation X-23 continues with the fantastic Laura storytelling. Mixed with Gabby, the sister vibes are hit perfectly creating moments of levity and humor in an overarching dark story.

As this issue of Hornsby & Halo kicked off, it set up The Unbelievables. I was instantly sucked in, wondering what was happening and how it would all be connected. After our main story continued, we then got a setup not only for what’s to come with Rose and Zach, but also how it may all be connected. Thereby getting me excited for the next issue of Hornsby & Halo, and so many other Ghost Machine stories on the horizon.

Hornsby & Halo #14 sucked me right in, and didn’t stop until the end. As someone who has been invested since issue 1, I can feel this little world surrounding Rose and Zach getting so much bigger, and I’m so excited for it. The original premise of these two sucked me in, but now as we explore the idea of this social experiment being even bigger than it already is, I’m even more invested. I can’t wait to see where we go next as Tommy continues his search for The Unbelievables.

The Rocketfellers #0 did a fantastic job of showing us where our family is today, and diving more into what happened that day that their lives changed forever. All while teasing a new upcoming story. A story that is clearly going to be woven through other stories we’ve already fallen in love with.

We were introduced to the Rocketfellers and Hornsby & Halo at the end of 2024. With the recent addition of the trillion dollar kid, these stories are being taken to another level, and I’m here for it. An innocent meeting between these different Ghost Machine worlds has opened the door for so much more chaos. With multiple parents missing, and these Unbelievables not as hidden as they thought, there is no telling how the future will turn out now. Even for those from the future.

With a Jurassic size ending, and a cliff hanger, this was another fantastic issue of Space Ghost! If you’re looking for an adventure full of vengeance, space, time travel, dinosaurs, action, and more… look no further. Space Ghost #11 is a time traveling adventure with mystery and amazing build ups. While never losing sight of its humanity. I got to give issue #11 of Volume 2, 9 out of 10 Chrono Bands.

The New Space Age from Mad Cave Studios is a fun, heart filled story filled with space, magic, guilt, imagination, and more. This 5 issue run will take you on a mystery through Mark’s past, and the stars. All while Mark deals with the guilt of not protecting his baby brother, while facing the impossible to redeem himself.

I’ve always been a fan of mob stories, both fiction and non-fiction. So when we kick right off with a mob hit, I was sucked in. However, despite the title of the book, the path the story took was one I didn’t see coming. This is not your Tony Soprano, Vito Corleone, or Henry Hill type of story (well, maybe Henry Hill at the end of Goodfellas). This is unique and different. It’s filled with mystery, a few smiles, and a desire to know what the hell is going on.

This run of Wolverine continues to give us everything I love about Wolvie with some fun twists turns, and amazing art. Any and all Logan fans should absolutely be reading this current run. SNIKT!

Over 15 years of the show, we saw Sam and Dean grow up and mature (in some ways). This, however, is season 1 and issue 7 absolutely nailed the early on Sam and Dean. I could hear their voices and immediately thought of early episodes like Hell House or Tall Tales. It’s always fun to see them lean into the fact that they are brothers first. There’s no love like sibling torture.

We now know the ultimate goal of our “monster.” It seems so simple, but there are still so many questions to be answered. All while leaving us on a cliff hanger in this issue. The show often kept us on our toes until the end, and I feel that’s exactly what’s about to happen here. I can’t wait to see how this all wraps up.

This issue really leaned into the bond between Sam and Dean, and Dean’s responsibility over Sammy that he’s felt since that day his mother went up in flames. While also showcasing their “brotherly love” for each other in ways only siblings can. Some struggles the boys faced in season 1 and 2 were touched on as well, and we even got some later in the show foreshadowing. I always love when a good story ties into a bigger one, and comes full circle. As we await the final issue, I can’t wait to see how it all wraps.