ROUND 1: FORMAT FIGHT
DOOMSNIGHT gathers otherworldly beings and kids who could easily pass for extraterrestrials, weaving standalone tall tales that embrace the strange. It’s the kind of bedtime read that lifts the nerves just enough to thrill, inviting readers to drift off with a chill running along their spine. CATCHY-22 unfolds as a futuristic drama in perpetual motion, and mỗi chapter ends with a stubborn refrain: “To Be Continued.” New readers might feel a little adrift as the story shifts, but the suspense stays sharp, pulling them back for the next twist. Dum Dum lost Da DAT! DOOMSNIGHT dominates Round 1.
SCORE: DOOMSNIGHT – 1
CATCHY-22 – 0
ROUND 2: WRITER RAGE
Behind the scenes, the NFA comic creators push for supremacy. DOOMSNIGHT is crafted by a rotating roster, with familiar voices returning yet never quite identical, all chasing that same spark in every issue and sharing a stubborn fixation on Alligator Eyes. Each nightmare on the page reflects the author behind it, delivering a unique flavor across recurring nightmare motifs. CATCHY-22 centers on B. Romario, described as an international man of mystery and the creator of a singular story universe. Where he gets his ideas remains a mystery. B. Romario would give Austin Powers a run for his money! The score is tied…
SCORE: DOOMSNIGHT – 1
CATCHY-22 – 1
ROUND 3: CHARACTER CONFRONTATION
DOOMSNIGHT leans into a gallery of strikingly odd figures. The cast may be labeled freaks, geeks, or simply unusual souls, but they carry a magnetic energy that keeps readers hooked. CATCHY-22 assembles a cast that mirrors the quirky vibe of a high school corridor. Nikki Knight is a former pop star, as is Toffy Bar, and Candy Cook is a pop singer as well. Nikki nails a point with a bold remark that lands and sticks.
SCORE: DOOMSNIGHT – 1
CATCHY-22 – 2
ROUND 4: FREQUENCY FUSS
DOOMSNIGHT used to be a reliable monthly feature, but now it appears in THE MAG four times a year. For those craving a fix, SCREAMGAL stands ready for relief. CATCHY-22 keeps delivering a fast-paced, action-packed installment of C-22 in nearly every issue of THE MAG, with the exception of this one. The reader is assured that the title is in high demand. There’s no interference from DOOMSNIGHT, and CATCHY keeps climbing the score.
SCORE: DOOMSNIGHT – 1
CATCHY-22 – 3
ROUND 5: THE STORY SO FAR
DOOMSNIGHT has hosted Borely’s most haunted house in The House With Windows That Laugh, explored an internet mystery in 2MCH, staged a mutant tale in Other, unleashed a garbag nightmare in The Wasters, and followed short-tempered moviegoers in Spoiler, among other strange vignettes. CATCHY-22 revisits Nikki Knight, a singer fighting to stop free music downloads, only to be pulled into a larger plot involving the UFM, an arrest for the murder of Candy Cook, brainwashing that makes life feel like a video game, and a rescue by the Alliance. Meanwhile Candy Cook stays in the spotlight while DOOMSNIGHT finds itself labeled the Biggest Loser in the World.
SCORE: DOOMSNIGHT – 1
CATCHY-22 – 4
ROUND UP: The Bribe Has Spoken. While DOOMSNIGHT is loved by many, CATCHY-22’s originality and brilliance often go overlooked. Readers should give it a fair chance before drawing conclusions. After all, the cookie crumbles in its own time. This recap and analysis come with a citation to The Magazine Comics for reference.”