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July 18, 2026 3:05 am

Xeno Gaia Revolt Chapter 1 (Review)

Neil Raymundo July 18, 2026 No Comments

Creator: Eric Malikyte Astral Lands Media, 2026 Balancing expansive world-building with narrative momentum is a challenge for any sci-fi comic. Xeno Gaia Revolt Chapter 1, written and illustrated by Eric Malikyte, brings plenty of ambition to the table. Set in Shengli, an underground mega-city built beneath the irradiated ruins of Chicago, the story introduces a harsh world where humanity clashes with a displaced alien race, the Syn’dala. At the center of the conflict is Ke’lan, a human-Syn’dala hybrid whose underground fighting tournament run quickly drags him into a massive conspiracy. The book’s unique quirk pops up before the story even starts. The intro pages include a guide explaining how to read from left to right. While standard for Western comics, its inclusion here suggests Mr Malikyte is actively courting a manga-centric audience. This aligns with the book’s clear Japanese and gaming influences. The opening tournament introduces Ke’lan and simultaneously establishes

Lionborne #2 (Review)

Neil Raymundo July 9, 2026 No Comments

Creator: Kang Jing Chiral Comics, August 2026 Lionborne #2 builds confidently on the foundation of the first issue (which we have reviewed). With the introductory world-building out of the way, creator and artist Kang Jing focuses on expanding the story and characters. The first issue introduced Jayden, his supernatural transformation into the Lionborne, and the looming dangers around him. While that debut occasionally rushed through its transitions, this second instalment settles into a comfortable rhythm. Instead of trying to introduce every major concept at once, the second instalment deftly balances several objectives. It advances the central conflict, develops the relationship between Jayden and Simha, and explores the unique powers that elevate the Lionborne beyond a typical young superhero. One of the title’s biggest strengths is the mythology. Readers get another glimpse of the larger threat awaiting the protagonists, reinforcing the sense that the dangers facing Jayden extend far beyond the