Speed Racer #9
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| Writer | David Pepose |
| Artist | Davide Tinto |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
The Demon on Wheels!
A new performance drug called V-Gas is turning drivers into fearless, violent monsters, and after a brutal clash with the Crazy Mask Gang, Speed Racer may be its most dangerous victim. Racing harder, faster, and more ruthless than ever, Speed transforms the Mach 5 into a weapon, leaving wreckage in his wake. Now Racer X must make an impossible call: save his brother from the gas’s grip… or stop the demon on wheels before he destroys everything.
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9.5
Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell
Jun 10, 2026Speed Racer #9 takes this world in a serious direction with a real-world serious issue. This issue reminds me of the PSA episodes of children’s television when I was kid. This adds a sense of realism to the series and makes it more relatable to readers of the series. Speed Racer is one of the most consistent and best series on the shelves every month, and this issue keeps that trend alive. This is an issue that everyone should pick up and share with young people in their lives for the message alone and make sure you order the next issue to get the full story as well. Read Full Review
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8.7
Comic Watch - Theron Couch
Jun 09, 2026Speed Racer #9 might be the most exciting issue yet because of how it depicts Speed and what he does on the race track. It’s not a great issue for new readers since they would have no frame of reference for how different Speed’s behavior is and why it’s a problem. Existing readers will enjoy Speed Racer #9 immensely for its big action and because sometimes it’s fun to see the hero be a little bad. Read Full Review
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8.7
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Jun 10, 2026Tinto creates some beautifully detailed and visually exciting art throughout the issue. I love the visual style of this series and how the racing moments give you a sense of movement and speed. Read Full Review
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8.0
Plot
The fearsome V-Gas is a drug that unleashes aggression in those who receive it. Speed Racer and all the other racers get a dose of this gas, but the problem is that Speed Racer, completely out of his mind, becomes a lethal weapon, using all the gadgets of the Mach 5.
Racer X, Speed Racer's brother, is helping the police discover who is behind this gas and must prepare to stop his brother, who has become a deadly force on the track.
This comic captures the essence of the classic anime on which it is based, but adds a more adult tone. Speed Racer was known in Latin America as Meteoro and was a legendary anime and a milestone in pop culture with a huge legion of fans who grew up in the 1970s and 80s.>
Art
It is influenced by manga, with touches of Western comics, but necessary to capture the visual essence of the original anime.
Summary
Racer X desperately seeks a way to counteract the mysterious V-Gas that is affecting the sanity of his brother Speed Racer. more+ Like • Comment
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