ReviewMagazines
Alter Ego #57 March 2006 (magazine review).
Now, here’s an unusual departure in the ‘Alter Ego’ series: a special issue devoted to indexing every ‘Timely/Marvel Super-Hero Tale’ from 1939 to…
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September 2023
ReviewSuperheroes
The Shadow serial (1940) (film serial review).
Looking back at the cliff-hanger serials of the 1940s, I’ve always been curious about Victor Jory’s decision to play the role of the…
August 2023
ReviewMagazines
Alter Ego #52 September 2005 (magazine review).
Working my way through my backlog, I recently read Alter Ego #52, which features an extensive interview with inker and occasional penciller Joe…
ReviewBooks
The Blue, Beautiful World by Karen Lord (book review).
When I began reading Karen Lord’s “The Blue, Beautiful World,” I initially wondered if the story matched the description provided by the publicist’s…
ReviewBooks
Con Man by J.R. “Yellow Kid” Weil and W.T. Brannon (book review).
Oddly, this is the second copy of Con Man by J.R. “Yellow Kid” Weil and W.T. Brannon that I’ve pulled. The first, (pub:…
ReviewScifi
Best Of British Science Fiction 2022 edited by Donna Scott (book review).
Another year, another ‘Best Of British Science Fiction’ collection from Newcon Press, edited by Donna Scott. I think I’ve read them all and…
ReviewBooks
Michael Whelan’s Works Of Wonder (book review).
Is it a niche hobby to select an artist and determine the availability and cost of acquiring an early or any of their…
ReviewIllustration
Illustrators #41 (magazine review).
With each edition of “Illustrators,” the diverse range of artists ensures there’s something for everyone. It’s an educational journey, especially when discovering the…
ReviewFilms
Blue Beetle: the DC superhero version of Iron Man? (film review)
Alright, folks, let’s address the elephant in the room. “Blue Beetle” had a lot going against it. I mean, come on, a hero…
ReviewBooks
Monsters Caught On Film by Dr. Melvin Willin (book review).
When searching for one book, it’s not uncommon for another to serendipitously present itself, aligning with research from a different angle. Such was…
ReviewFantasy
Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher (book review).
‘Thornhedge’ is a standalone novella by T. Kingfisher based on the fairytale ‘Sleeping Beauty’. This is the story of Toadling, sent to bestow…
ReviewBooks
Inside The Black Vault by John Greenewald, Jr. (book review).
“Inside The Black Vault” is the debut work of John Greenewald, Jr., where he delves deep into the subject of UFOs/UAPs based on…