Month: March 2022

Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 36, New Teen Titans 33, Suicide Squad 3

Legion of Super-Heroes 36 coverLegion of Super-Heroes #36 – “Peace, Quiet, and Impending Doom” – Paul Levitz/Greg LaRocque/Mike DeCarlo

This one starts with Element Lad resigning as Legion leader, since he feels guilty about becoming Universo’s pawn. The regular election was coming up anyway, so his stepping down doesn’t really cause too much bother. Polar Boy enthusiastically announces he’s running for leader, while Dream Girl says she won’t run but does say she’s voting for Sensor Girl (making everyone wonder if Dreamy had a premonition of who’d win). Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 36, New Teen Titans 33, Suicide Squad 3”

Comics Reviews: Justice League 3, Infinity Inc. 40, Young All-Stars 2

Justice League 3 coverJustice League #3 – “Meltdown” – Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis/Kevin Maguire/Al Gordon

Last issue, three misguided heroes from another planet (or possibly dimension, I’m not sure which) came to Earth to destroy all the nuclear weapons, hoping to prevent a nuclear holocaust like the one that destroyed their world. The three (Wandjina, Silver Sorceress, and Blue Jay) tangled with the Justice League and ended up taking refuge in Bialya, whose strongman leader (Rumaan Harjavti) thinks he can use them to rid all his rivals of their nukes … starting with the Russians. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Justice League 3, Infinity Inc. 40, Young All-Stars 2”

Xena Reviews: Season 3, Episode 14

Xena title cardForgiven – Director: Garth Maxwell/Writer: R.J. Stewart

This one starts with a couple of bandits (Wayan and Micah) stealing the Urn of Apollo, a sacred vessel that Apollo’s priests use in rituals to forgive people’s sins. The priests ask Xena to get the Urn back. Xena believes forgiveness has to come from within, that it can’t be given by someone else. But Gabi understands the concept and talks Xena into helping. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 3, Episode 14”