Speed Racer #6

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• 9.8

  Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell

  Mar 04, 2026

  Speed Racer #6 is a great kickoff to this new arc and starts this latest volume off with a bang. The drama and revelations of the past bring some surprising elements to this issue. This first issue of the arc fires on all cylinders and is sure to be the talk of the shops this week. Couple the impactful story with some equally stunning artwork and you have a total package of a book. This is the perfect jump on point if you haven’t been reading Speed Racer. Don’t miss the opportunity to see what makes this series great and grab your copy at the LCS this week! Read Full Review

• 9.0

  Comical Opinions - Gabriel Hernandez

  Mar 05, 2026

  Speed Racer #6 is a masterclass in superhero comics disguised as a racing manga, a brutal character study where the hero loses everything and has to reckon with the wreckage. Pepose refuses to let Speed win on raw talent alone, instead forcing him to confront the limits of his arrogance in the most painful way possible. Tinto and Canola’s art elevates every emotional beat and racing sequence, making the Mach 5’s destruction feel like watching a beloved character die. This isn’t a feel-good adventure, it’s a tragedy that earns its gut-punch ending by meticulously building toward catastrophe. Read Full Review

• 8.7

  The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally

  Mar 04, 2026

  Tinto crafts beautifully detailed and visually exciting art throughout the issue. I love the visual style and Canola’s colors pop off the page. Read Full Review

• 8.5

  Comic Book Clique - Sawyer Peek

  Mar 05, 2026

  A fast, destructive chapter that unleashes the GRX engine and introduces one of the series’ most dangerous rivals yet. Read Full Review

• 7.5

  Comic Watch - Theron Couch

  Mar 05, 2026

  Speed Racer #6 is perfectly timed to liven up the young series. It maintains the larger story arc while complicating circumstances. Pops’ addition as a major protagonist opens the series up, and Carl’s introduction as an antagonist gives Speed’s struggles an added dimension. Read Full Review