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May 24, 2026 12:08 pm

Ben 10 #1 (Review)

Neil Raymundo May 24, 2026 No Comments

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment, May 2026Writer: Joe CaseyArt: Robert Carey Dynamite Entertainment’s Ben 10 #1 arrives carrying a surprisingly specific set of expectations weighing upon on its figurative shoulders. Ever since co-creator Joe Casey compared the project to the “Absolute” or “Ultimate” style reinventions popularized by modern superhero comics, many fans immediately assumed this would be a radical, adults-only overhaul of the classic Ben 10 formula. That comparison created the wrong impression of what this comic actually is. That is because the new series is not some ultra-violent deconstruction that tears the property apart in pursuit of grimdark realism. Instead, Ben 10 #1 feels more like a carefully modernized retelling of the original premise, one that updates the visuals and tone without abandoning the adventurous spirit that made the cartoon so popular in the first place. The setup remains comfortably familiar. Ten-year-old Ben Tennyson joins his cousin Gwen and Grandpa Max

St. Malo #1 (Review)

Neil Raymundo April 30, 2026 No Comments

Writer: Jay B. Kalagayan Illustrator: Feriowind Creative Mussel, January 2026 St. Malo #1 opens with a clear sense of purpose, combining historical context, cultural identity, and horror without overcomplicating its premise. Written by Jay B. Kalagayan and illustrated by Feriowind, the comic draws from the real history of early Filipino settlements in Louisiana and filters it through a darker, supernatural lens. The book is rooted in the story of St. Malo, recognized as one of the first Filipino communities in what would become the United States. A brief timeline at the start, compiled with input from historian Makialani Kanewa-Mariano, lays out the journey of Filipino migrants who escaped servitude and established a life in the Louisiana swamps. While not strictly necessary to follow the narrative, this grounding in real history adds weight to the story and gives the setting a sense of authenticity that carries through the rest of the