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Tough Traveling: Disguises
Posted on June 4, 2015 25 Comments
The Thursday feature “Tough Traveling” is the brainchild of Nathan of Review Barn, who has come up with the excellent idea of making a new list each week based on the most common tropes in fantasy, as seen in (and inspired by) The Tough Guide to Fantasyland by Diana Wynn Jones. Nathan has invited anyone who is […]
Graphic Novel Review: All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely
Posted on October 6, 2014 5 Comments
All-Star Superman, Vol. 1 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely Genre: Superheroes Publisher: DC Comics (2007) Author Info: www.grant-morrison.com Artist Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Quitely Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Poor Superman is always going to start off on the wrong foot with me and having him written by Grant Morrison doesn’t make things much better. Fortunately, I’ve read Morrison’s […]
Sunday Musings: Nothing but the Rain
Posted on September 21, 2014 6 Comments
It’s nice to wake up to the rain at your window, even if there’s a little bit of lightning and thunder to go with it. For me, it signifies a day that should be spent in bed with a good book, and/or a good lap top. CURRENTLY READING In my quest to find a Superman […]
Graphic Novel Review: Superman Earth One (vol.1&2) by J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis
Posted on August 26, 2014 5 Comments
Superman: Earth One by J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis Publisher: DC Comics (November 2010/2012) Wendy’s Rating ~ 2 of 5 stars I am still searching for a story about Superman that will make me like him, that will make his acceptance into society make sense. Based on the fact that several origin stories, along with […]
Sunday Musings: Cottage Life, Comics and Meaningful Violence
Posted on August 3, 2014 4 Comments
Sundays are my reading and writing days, but this weekend, we are at enjoying the lakeside view at the cottage, so I’m swatting at mosquitoes instead of spending the day in my PJs in the comfort of my own bed. CURRENTLY READING This week has been a comic heavy week for me, beginning with J. […]
Panels: Batman / Superman #1
Posted on November 29, 2013 Leave a Comment
Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent meet for the first time in Batman / Superman #1
Graphic Novel Review: Superman – Red Son by Mark Millar
Posted on April 24, 2013 4 Comments
Superman: Red Son by Mark Millar (A) I don’t like Superman. (B) This is the best Superman story I’ve ever read. Twelve hours. That’s all it would have taken to change the course of history and turn the Superman we have grown up with into someone entirely different – or is he that different after […]
Graphic Novel Review: Kingdom Come by Mark Waid
Posted on March 19, 2012 Leave a Comment
Kingdom Come by Mark Waid I should have read this a long time ago, but I’ve always had issue with DC comics. Their heroes have always been untouchable gods. Sure they have their flaws, but even Batman seemed to be above humanity thanks to his money and abilities. In comparison, X-Men, my biased favourites, were far more […]
Book Review: Supergods by Grant Morrison
Posted on September 15, 2011 2 Comments
Supergods: What Masked Vigilantes, Miraculous Mutants, and a Sun God from Smallville Can Teach Us About Being Human by Grant Morrison This book is a wealth of information and insight on the industry that even includes suggested further reading and a thorough indexing. The book inspired many interesting discussion points for my book club, but […]
Graphic Novel Review: Kingdom Come by Mark Waid
Posted on August 15, 2011 Leave a Comment
Kingdom Come by Mark Waid Never have I respected Superman as much as I did after reading this comic. Superman and I have a rocky relationship. I have never been a big fan of his because he’s just too perfect. And I have a hard time caring for perfect characters. I won’t go into that […]
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