Red Planet Panic is the first volume in a new collection of Biker Mice from Mars comics. It’s written by Melissa Flores and illustrated by Daniel Gete. It’s being published by Oni Press. It is due for release on the 21st of April, 2026. This review is intended to be free of spoilers, but none of us are perfect. Consider yourself warned! I was provided with a review copy by the publishers. There are affiliate links at the end of this review.
Blurb
Hot on the heels—or in this case, wheels—of Nacelleverse Vol. 1: Biker Mice from Mars & RoboForce, the most radical animation icons to ever ride across the Elysium Plains—aka the Biker Mice from Mars—are back and revvin’ it up in a brand-new tale from the genre-bending imagination of writer Melissa Flores (Power Rangers Prime) and artistic powerhouse Daniel Gete (Skin Police)! The Red Planet is in revolt . . . and hard-charging rebels Throttle, Vinnie, and Modo have joined up with Mars’ Freedom Fighters to fight the invading army of alien Plutarkians. But when a new, entirely unexpected threat to Mars rears its ugly head, threatening the existence of their families, friends, and the fourth planet itself, the Biker Mice find themselves facing a galaxy-spanning menace with ties to RoboForce on Earth as well as the Plutarkian homeworld! Don’t miss the adventures of everybody’s favorite revolutionary rodent trio before they arrived on planet Earth in a brand-new, epic adventure! Collects Biker Mice from Mars (2025) #1–4.
Review
Let’s be honest: reboots of 90s afternoon cartoons are a minefield. You either lean too hard into dark and gritty and lose the soul of the original, or you stay so faithful that it feels dated. Biker Mice from Mars Vol. 1: Red Planet Panic manages to thread the needle perfectly, delivering a high-speed chase of a graphic novel that is as much a love letter to the fans as it is a fresh entry point for newcomers.
The heart of this book is the chemistry between Throttle, Modo, and Vinnie. The writers clearly understand the bro-dynamic that made the original show work. They haven’t fundamentally changed who these characters are, but they’ve sharpened their voices. Throttle is still the cool-headed leader, Vinnie is still the ego-driven daredevil, and Modo remains the gentle giant with a bionic punch that could level a skyscraper.
The art style in Red Planet Panic is fantastic. It’s vibrant, kinetic, and captures the heavy metal aesthetic of the original show while cleaning up the lines for a modern comic book look. The action sequences feel fast, and you can almost hear the roar of the engines and the crunch of Plutarkian armour.
Without spoiling the titular “Panic”, the stakes feel appropriately planetary. We get more lore about the fall of Mars and the sinister corporate greed of the Plutarkians, which feels surprisingly relevant in today’s world. Lawrence Limburger is back in all his oily, stinky glory, and seeing him go head-to-head with our favourite rodent rebels is a genuine blast.
While the volume is a total joyride, it suffers slightly from Origin Syndrome™. Much of the first volume is spent re-establishing the world and the conflict, meaning the plot moves in a very linear, expected direction. It’s popcorn reading; extremely satisfying and well-executed, but it doesn’t quite subvert the genre or offer deep character deconstructions. It knows exactly what it is: a radical, action-packed sci-fi romp. And, really, that’s fine.
Red Planet Panic is a triumph for anyone who grew up shouting “Let’s Rock and Ride!” It’s colourful, funny, and unapologetically loud. If you’re looking for a comic that prioritises fun, brotherhood, and exploding tanks over existential dread, grab your helmet and pick this up.
Rating: 4/5
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