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Knaves Over Queens (A Wild Cards novel book 27) edited by George R.R. Martin (book review).
The 27th volume of ‘Wild Cards,’ ‘Knaves Over Queens,’ is the start of a new sequence, following how the Wild Card virus affected…
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December 2024
ReviewMagazines
Alter Ego #189 September 2024 (magazine review).
The cover of this edition of ‘Alter Ego’ clearly identifies it as the ‘John Romita Tribute Issue.’ Romita (1930-2023) drew Captain America for…
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Back Issue #154 September 2024 (magazine review).
As editor Michael Eury explains in the editorial, Back Issue #139, ‘Not-Ready-For-Primetime Marvel Heroes’ was an underestimated success. I’m still searching for something…
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Alter Ego #54 November 2005 (magazine review).
Probably the biggest interview here is with inker Mike Esposito (1927-2010), conducted by Jim Amash. Reading the 35 pages here, it does become…
November 2024
ReviewComics
Marvel: Unforgettable Stories selected and introduced by Patton Oswalt & Jordan Blum (graphic novel review).
Great Scott! Holy Hardcovers! The Folio Society has gathered classic comic books in pricey luxury editions! If the old guys who made them…
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Justice League United: The Infinitus Saga Volume 2 by Jeff Lemire, Neil Edwards, Jay Liston and Jemomy Cox (graphic novel review).
If you’re interested in a detailed overview of the issue history, I recommend reading the indicia for ‘Justice League United: The Infinitus Saga…
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Justice League United: Justice League Canada Volume 1 by Jeff Lemire and Mike McKone (graphic novel review)
If you’re interested in a detailed overview of the issue history, I recommend reading the indicia for ‘Justice League United: The Infinitus Saga…
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Adventures Of Superman seasons 1-4 (TV serial review).
Having reviewed the Kirk Alyn version of Superman last year, it’s about time I looked at George Reeves’ version. The opening episode astonished…
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Comic Book Artist #14 (magazine review).
Issue 14 of ‘Comic Book Artist’, which I purchased in bulk some months ago, primarily focused on Tower Comics and their ‘T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents’,…
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Forgotten All-Star: A Biography Of Gardner Fox by Jennifer DeRoss (ebook review).
I bought the Kindle version of ‘Forgotten All-Star: A Biography of Gardner Fox by Jennifer DeRoss with my own money after trying a…
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Write Now! Magazine #15 Spring 2007 (magazine review).
I often find it puzzling that ‘Write Now! Magazine’ is the hardest to locate in physical copies among all the TwoMorrows magazines, with…
October 2024
ReviewMagazines
Back Issue #153 August 2024 (magazine review).
The cover of this ‘Back Issue’ clearly showcases a focus on younger comicbook characters. From a superhero perspective, it certainly presents challenges. Writer…