Ghost Pepper #9

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• 9.2

  Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell

  Mar 18, 2026

  Ghost Pepper #9 continues the full throttle approach to the inevitable showdown between Ash and Bataar. The excitement in this story is at a peak and keeps climbing somehow. With the showdown almost upon us the reader may think how much higher can it go? My answer is pretty damn high, as just when you think you’ve gotten to the Apex, there is more. This series has been awesome, and hopefully you have been a long for this ride. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff

  Mar 17, 2026

  Small matters of perspective aside, the ninth issue of the series has a great deal of power and elegance in its simplicity. The twisting fortuned for the villains seem to be interesting enough in their own way, but it’s too bad that Lolloi herself isn’t a bit more of a focus for the current issue as she really is the heart of the series. There’s a lot being thrown at the page and...as a result there’s kind of a lot between her and the reader. It’s a bit frustrating. Read Full Review