ReviewScifi
The Synthetic Man by Theodore Sturgeon (book review).
‘The Synthetic Man’ was originally released as ‘The Dreaming Jewels’ in 1950. This edition was released in 1961. Halfway through the book, the…
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ReviewComics
The Invisibles: The Invisible Kingdom book 7 by Grant Morrison and assorted artists (graphic novel review)
I think the biggest disappointment with ‘The Invisibles: The Invisible Kingdom book 7’ opening artwork, mostly layouts by Philip Bond and Morris Pleece…
NewsScifi
The Running Man returns (Again): Mark Kermode’s scifi movie review (video).
Edgar Wright has finally delivered his long-teased dream project: a brand-new adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man. And yes, before you ask,…
TrailerScifi
Fallout season 2: Pack Your Stimpaks, We’re Off to New Vegas (trailer).
Fallout fans, dust off your Vault suits and brace for another stroll through irradiated Americana, because the second season of Amazon Prime’s gloriously…
ReviewMagazines
Alter Ego #119 August 2013 (magazine review).
Going back to 2013, this issue of ‘Alter Ego’ is full of material. For openers, we have Alberto Becattini interviewing comic strip artist…
ReviewComics
The Invisibles: Kissing Mister Quimper by Grant Morrison and Chris Weston (graphic novel review).
The more I read ‘The Invisibles’, even 25 years into its future, our present, bearing in mind I haven’t read any of the…
NewsScifi
Predator Badlands: Mark Kermode’s science fiction film review (video).
Mark Kermode’s eyebrow has met its match. Predator: Badlands—the ninth outing for everyone’s favourite trophy-collecting space tourist—lands with a thud, a roar and,…
TrailerFantasy
100 Nights of Hero: Candles, Cloaks and Cad Behaviour? (fantasy film: trailer)
Here’s one for the lovers of moonlit mischief and terrible husbands: 100 Nights of Hero is wafting in on a velvet breeze, a…
ReviewHorror
The Vampire Tapestry by Suzy McKee Charnas (book review).
The idea of vampires, or the blood-drinking undead, has been around for a very long time, appearing in the folklore of all continents.…
ReviewFantasy
The Blackfire Blade (The Last Legacy book 2) by James Logan (book review).
‘The Blackfire Blade’ is a sequel to ‘The Silverblood Promise’, James Logan’s debut novel, which introduced Lukan Gardova, Flea and Ashra, aka Lady…
ReviewFantasy
Sub-Majer’s Challenge (The Saga Of Recluce book 26) by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. (book review).
How can an honest army officer stop rival nations raiding and invading his country when he’s hampered by penny-pinching and supply shortages from…
NewsCulture
Editorial – November 2025: The Future Is Not Set.
Hello everyone, Let’s hope the word police aren’t watching my editorials after my story, ‘Blind Evidence’, last month. The world is still unsettled,…