Month: August 2021

Comics Reviews: Superman 419, Action 579, DC Comics Presents 93, JLA 250

Superman 419 coverSuperman #419 – “The Man Who Murdered Evil” – Elliot S! Maggin/Curt Swan/Dave Hunt

This story gets into some metaphysical ideas about good and evil. It’s narrated by a guy called Iago, who serves some greater master of evil (who isn’t shown, but from the hints it looks like Satan). Iago was once a human named Arnie Alpert, a very nice person who went out of his way to help people and was kind and charitable to everyone. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Superman 419, Action 579, DC Comics Presents 93, JLA 250”

Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 7

Xena title cardIntimate Stranger – Director: Gary Jones/Writer: Steven L. Sears

This one starts with Xena tracking Theodorus and the rest of Callisto’s gang to bring them to justice. She runs into her mother (Cyrene), who makes her feel guilty for letting Callisto die in the quicksand last episode. “Cyrene” turns out to be Ares in disguise and he piles on the guilt even harder. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 7”

Comics Reviews: Batman 395, Detective 562, Adventures of the Outsiders 33, Outsiders 7

Batman 395 coverBatman #395 – “The Film Freak” – Doug Moench/Tom Mandrake

This one starts with a burglar robbing various places in Gotham, setting off the alarms so the cops will chase him down. He seems to be working off some kind of script, trying to set up a scenario where he’s cornered by the cops and has to shoot his way out. At police headquarters, Batman responds to the Bat-Signal only to find Catwoman waiting for him. After their strange night on the town last issue, she wants to talk about their relationship. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 395, Detective 562, Adventures of the Outsiders 33, Outsiders 7”