Month: August 2021

Comics Reviews: Batman 397, Detective 564, Adventures of the Outsiders 35, Outsiders 9

Batman 397 coverBatman #397 – “Binary Brains” – Doug Moench/Tom Mandrake

This one starts right after last issue, with Robin dragging a dope dealer (who’s been supplying dealers in local schools) into police headquarters. Robin informs Commissioner Gordon and Harvey Bullock that Two-Face is back and he took the dope dealer down in the process of robbing him. Gordon contacts Arkham Asylum while Bullock lights up the Bat-Signal. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 397, Detective 564, Adventures of the Outsiders 35, Outsiders 9”

Comics Reviews: Green Lantern 201, Firestorm 48, Vigilante 30, Warlord 106

Green Lantern 201 coverGreen Lantern #201 – “Setting Up Shop” – Steve Englehart/Joe Staton/Mark Farmer

Last issue, the Guardians of the Universe took off to parts unknown with the Zamarons to start a new cosmic race or something. Before leaving, they told Hal Jordan and John Stewart they should both base themselves on Earth because Earth is destined to produce the successor race to the Guardians … in a few thousand years. Naturally, Katma Tui decided to relocate to Earth (since she and John are in love) and Arisia wanted to come along (since she still has the hots for Hal). Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Green Lantern 201, Firestorm 48, Vigilante 30, Warlord 106”

Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 10

Xena title cardThe Xena Scrolls – Director: Charlie Haskell/Story: Robert Sidney Mellette/Teleplay: Adam Armus, Nora Kay Foster

This one starts at an archaeological dig in Macedonia in 1940, where a digger discovers a tablet with ancient writing on it. A car arrives at the dig site and a woman (Mel Pappas, who looks a lot like Xena but with glasses and a 1940s wardrobe) gets out. Mel goes to the main tent and finds armed thugs inside who demand her briefcase. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 10”

Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 23, New Teen Titans 21, All-Star Squadron 58, Infinity Inc. 27

Legion of Super-Heroes 23 coverLegion of Super-Heroes #23 – “Back Home in Hell” – Paul Levitz/Steve Lightle, Greg LaRocque/Mike DeCarlo

This one starts with alarms going off in Legion Headquarters, bringing a bunch of Legionnaires running to Brainiac 5’s lab. Turns out it’s just Mon-El, freaking out and smashing up the place. Lately Mon-El has been developing an immunity to the serum he’s been taking for years to keep him from dying of lead poisoning (Daxamites being especially sensitive to lead). Now the serum has completely worn off and Mon-El is dying. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 23, New Teen Titans 21, All-Star Squadron 58, Infinity Inc. 27”

Comics Reviews: Superman 420, Action 580, DC Comics Presents 94, JLA 251

Superman 420 coverSuperman #420 – “And We Are the Dreamers of Dreams” – Elliot S! Maggin/Curt Swan/Dave Hunt

This one starts with superman seemingly in some kind of Paradise, surrounded by his long-gone family and other friends. Superman runs into a kid named Chris Parker Hunt, who’s a little strange, but their meeting is cut short when soldiers on winged horses swoop down to attack. Superman soon finds out the soldiers’ weapons can hurt him and his powers are acting weird, but by exerting his will power he manages to re-activate his powers. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Superman 420, Action 580, DC Comics Presents 94, JLA 251”

Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 9

Xena title cardA Solstice Carol – Director: John T. Kretschmer/Writer: Chris Manheim

This one starts with King Silvus sentencing a family to the poorhouse for non-payment of taxes and for celebrating Winter Solstice, which Silvus has banned. Silvus also passes sentence against an orphanage that hasn’t paid its taxes. The King’s assistant (Sinticles) reluctantly records the sentences, though it’s obvious his heart isn’t in it. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 9”

Comics Reviews: Batman 396, Detective 563, Adventures of the Outsiders 34, Outsiders 8

Batman 396 coverBatman #396 – “Box-Office Smash” – Doug Moench/Tom Mandrake

Last issue, a failed actor named But Weston re-invented himself as the Film Freak, staging crimes based on old movies. Batman and Catwoman got on his trail but always seemed to be one step behind. Robin and Harvey Bullock (who’s quite the cinephile himself) are working the case separately, since Robin wants to prove he’s a better partner than Catwoman. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 396, Detective 563, Adventures of the Outsiders 34, Outsiders 8”

Comics Reviews: Green Lantern 200, Firestorm 47, Vigilante 29, Warlord 105

Green Lantern 200 coverGreen Lantern #200 – “Five Billion Years” – Steve Englehart/Joe Staton/Bruce Patterson

This one starts on Oa with the Guardians of the Universe preparing to give up their responsibilities as galactic protectors and move on. Sinestro tries to talk to one of the Guardians, but he warns the villain to consider repentance instead off interfering with matters beyond him. The other Guardians give us a helpful review of what happened last issue with the three Green Lanterns of Earth: John Stewart (and Katma Tui) are returning to Oa with the former Guardian Appa Ali Apsa (or Old timer, as he used to be called); Hal Jordan and some other Lanterns are coming back after defeating Goldface and his alien pal; and Guy Gardner has gone to offer his services to Star Sapphire on Zamaron. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Green Lantern 200, Firestorm 47, Vigilante 29, Warlord 105”

Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 8

Xena title cardTen Little Warlords – Director: Charles Siebert/Writer: Paul Robert Coyle

Throughout this episode, Xena is stuck inside Callisto’s body, so whenever I refer to Xena, she’s actually played by Hudson Leick. Gabi is still getting used to Xena being in the body of her worst enemy, but she’s trying to adjust. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 8”

Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 22, New Teen Titans 20, All-Star Squadron 57, Infinity Inc. 26

Legion of Super-Heroes 22 coverLegion of Super-Heroes #22 – “Dead End” – Paul Levitz/Greg LaRocque/Mike DeCarlo

This one starts with Universo hypnotizing some guy to go out and cause mayhem. After his new pawn leaves, a Science Police officer almost catches Universo lurking around, but Universo mesmerizes him too and we see that Universo has been masquerading as Vid-Gupta, the aide to Earth President Desai (and maybe Desai’s brother too, I can’t remember). Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 22, New Teen Titans 20, All-Star Squadron 57, Infinity Inc. 26”