Reviews, ruminations, and (occasional) ramblings.
Episode 9: Original Skin
This one starts with Kenzi admiring the hot-ass boots she just got and parading them in front of Bo. But Bo’s a bit distracted, reading one of those “self-help” books about how to not freak out about being alone. (Kenzi: “Dude, no! This is how it starts.”) Continue reading “Lost Girl Reviews: Season 2 Episode 9”
Superman #317 – “The Killer With the Heart of Steel” – Martin Pasko/Curt Swan/Dan Adkins
This continues right from last issue, with Metallo gloating about how he beat Superman and how he plans to use Superman’s super heart to power his own android body. Metallo leaves Superman to die, surrounded by kryptonite. When will these villains learn, you never walk away and assume the hero will die; once you’re out of sight, all kinds of crazy shit can happen. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Superman 317, Action 477”
Batman #293 – “The Testimony of Luthor” – David V. Reed/John Calnan/Tex Blaisdell
This is part three of the “Who Killed Batman?” storyline. This time around, Luthor makes a claim to be Batman’s killer, though he basically categorizes it as collateral damage. We get another extended flashback as Luthor tells his story. Of course, he makes sure to play up the genius of his intricate plan. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 293, Detective 473, Brave & the Bold 138”
Episode 8: Death Didn’t Become Him
This one starts with Lauren sneaking Bo into the lab (in a body bag!) so she can see Nadia, Lauren’s girlfriend who’s in a mystical coma and being kept alive by Light Fae technology. See what you miss when you don’t pay attention? Continue reading “Lost Girl Reviews: Season 2, Episode 8”
Flash #254 – “To Believe, Or Not To Believe” – Cary Bates/Irv Novick/Frank McLaughlin
This one’s a bit weird, though I suppose you could say that about a lot of Bronze Age Flash stories. It starts innocently enough: a girl crawled out onto a ledge to rescue her cat and now she’s stuck. The cat wiggles free, so the girl jumps after it and Flash shows up just in time to save them both with one of his famous updrafts. Continue reading “Comics Review: Flash 254, Wonder Woman 236, Green Lantern 97”
Justice League of America #147 – “Crisis in the 30th Century” – Martin Pasko, Paul Levitz/Dick Dillin/Frank McLaughlin
This one’s a JLA/JSA crossover, with the added bonus of the Legion of Super Heroes appearing … it’s some kind of mega-crossover! It actually starts with some of the JSA getting ready to return Psycho Pirate to Earth-2 after chasing him to Earth-1 and capturing him in All-Star Comics #68. But the Leaguers want their friends to hang out, so Green Arrow shuts off the dimensional transporter (almost starting a fight with Wildcat) and the JSA decides to stay and have some fun. Continue reading “Comics Review: JLA 147, Superboy & the Legion 232, Jonah Hex 5”
Episode 7: Fae Gone Wild
This one starts pretty much where the last episode left off. Bo and Kenzi are contemplating the “gift” the Morrigan gave Bo, which supposedly can help Lauren’s secret girlfriend Nadia, thus freeing Lauren from the Ash’s influence. But if Lauren’s girlfriend comes back, then she and Bo can’t be together anyway, so kind of a Catch-22. Continue reading “Lost Girl Reviews: Season 2, Episode 7”
Superman #316 – “The Heart Attack That Crippled Superman” – Martin Pasko/Curt Swan/Dan Adkins
This continues the Metallo/SKULL storyline from a few issues ago. We see Metallo robbing the Metropolis Natural History Museum of some kryptonite and Superman trying to stop him. Supes gets zapped by Metallo’s green K chest beam and Metallo takes off with the kryptonite. Continue reading “Comics Review: Superman 316, Action 476, Warlord 9”
Batman #292 – “The Testimony of the Riddler” – David V. Reed/John Calnan/Tex Blaisdell
The “trial” storyline from last issue continues here, with a gathering of villains trying to get the truth about which one of them killed Batman. This time, it’s Riddler’s turn to tell his tale, which he does in another extended flashback. He tells his fellow crooks about how he lay in wait on one of Batman’s patrol routes so he could give the Caped Crusader a clue to his next crime—which is the Riddler’s shtick, as I’m sure you all know. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 292, Brave and the Bold 137”
Episode 6: It’s Better to Burn Out Than to Fae Away
This one starts with Bo and Lauren talking some girl talk as Kenzi looks on, trying not to hurl. Lauren’s telling Bo about her Prom date from hell (I guess Lauren’s still staying with them) and Kenzi finally has enough and walks away. Continue reading “Lost Girl Reviews: Season 2, Episode 6”