Month: September 2022

Comics Reviews: Justice League International 17, Young All-Stars 16

Justice League International 17 coverJustice League International #17 – “Only the Dead Know Bialya” – Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis/Kevin Maguire/Al Gordon

Last issue, Batman, Green Flame, Blue Beetle, and Booster Gold went undercover in Bialya to check out Rumaan Harjavti’s new “secret weapon”. The weapon turned out to be Wandjina, the Thunder God from another dimension who was injured in a nuclear explosion. But Queen Bee had a surprise for Harjavti … Wandjina obeys her commands and he ended up killing Harjavti so she could take over the country. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Justice League International 17, Young All-Stars 16”

Xena Reviews: Season 4, Episode 21

Xena title cardThe Ides of March – Director: Ken Girotti/Writer: R.J. Stewart

This one starts with Callisto in Hell, being tormented by the shades of Xena and Gabi. She’s told that the Lord of Hell wants to knock Xena off her redemptive path and is willing to let Callisto be his instrument. But Callisto isn’t allowed to hurt Xena physically, since the triumph has to be a spiritual one. And Callisto has another mission, something to do with Julius Caesar. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 4, Episode 21”

Comics Reviews: Batman 423, Detective 590, Green Arrow 8

Batman 423 coverBatman #423 – “You Shoulda Seen Him” – Jim Starlin/Dave Cockrum/Mike DeCarlo

This is an interesting little character study of Batman seen through the eyes of some cops who run into him over the course of one eventful night. The first cop (Bart) tells how he was trying to talk a junkie out of jumping off a bridge when Batman showed up. The junkie jumped, but Batman was rigged to a safety harness and swung down to catch the kid, giving him a lecture on making the most of his life afterwards. Bart figures Batman might’ve actually gotten through to the kid. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 423, Detective 590, Green Arrow 8”

Comics Reviews: Wonder Woman 19, Firestorm 74

Wonder Woman 19 coverWonder Woman #19 – “The Witch on the Island” – George Perez/Frank McLaughlin

This one starts with Vanessa Kapatelis waking up still in the protective circle of Wonder Woman’s lasso. She tells her mom and the local cops how Diana fought off Circe’s monsters last issue before being felled by a bolt of energy from the sky. Vanessa still has the scroll from Stavros and gives it to her mom, Julia. Katina, one of the local rebels who have been fighting covertly against Circe’s grip of fear on the local community, tells Julia and Vanessa that Circe must’ve taken Diana to her island. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Wonder Woman 19, Firestorm 74”

Xena Reviews: Season 4, Episode 20

Xena title cardEndgame – Director: Garth Maxwell/Writer: Steven L. Sears

This one starts with Ephiny leading some Amazons (including a new recruit named Amarice) against Roman soldiers who have already killed some of her Amazon sisters. Ephiny ends up facing the Roman commander Brutus and he kills her, leaving Amarice devastated. Xena and Gabi are fishing when Amarice finds them and tells them Ephiny is dead and the Amazons need Gabi to lead them. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 4, Episode 20”

Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 49, New Teen Titans 46, Suicide Squad 16

Legion of Super-Heroes 49 coverLegion of Super-Heroes #49 – “A Time to Live” – Paul Levitz/Pat Broderick/Mike DeCarlo

This one starts with Sensor Girl confronting Brainiac 5, Saturn Girl, Mon-El, and Duo Damsel about the secret stuff they’ve been doing (which isn’t so secret anymore since they brought a white dwarf star to Brainy’s lab as a power source last issue). Saturn Girl points out that they haven’t broken any Legion rules, but Sensor Girl is adamant that their plan is wrong. Mon-El’s ready to fight about it, but they’re interrupted when all the Legionnaires suddenly keel over in great pain. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 49, New Teen Titans 46, Suicide Squad 16”

Comics Reviews: Justice League International 16, Infinity Inc. 53, Young All-Stars 15

Justice League International 16 coverJustice League International #16 – “Bialya, My Bialya” – Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis/Kevin Maguire/Al Gordon

This one starts with Batman and Max Lord discussing Rumaan Harjavti, dictator of Bialya. Harjavti supposedly has some new super-weapon and since he’s known to be friendly with terrorists, everyone is worried about it. The League can’t be seen interfering with a sovereign country, so Max suggests they send in a covert team, using an upcoming international gala that Harjavti’s holding as an excuse. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Justice League International 16, Infinity Inc. 53, Young All-Stars 15”

Xena Reviews: Season 4, Episode 19

Xena title cardTakes One to Know One – Director: Christopher Graves/Writer: Jeff Vlaming

Xena comes to Amphipolis on a stormy night to find her friends and family (Cyrene, Joxer, Lila, Minya, and even Autolycus) have organized a surprise party for Gabi. Gabi’s not showing up until the next day, so the festivities are put on hold. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 4, Episode 19”

Comics Reviews: Batman 422, Detective 589, Green Arrow 7

Batman 422 coverBatman #422 – “Just Deserts” – Jim Starlin/Mark Bright/Joe Rubinstein, Steve Mitchell

This one continues from last issue, with the two serial killers known as the Dumpster Slashers (Vito Procaccini and Karl Branneck) discussing what to do now that Batman knows they’re the killers. Branneck assures Vito that Batman has no real evidence and says they just need to kill one more person to throw Batman off the trail forever. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 422, Detective 589, Green Arrow 7”

Comics Reviews: Wonder Woman 18, Firestorm 73, Warlord 130

Wonder Woman 18 coverWonder Woman #18 – “Creatures of the Dark” – George Perez/Dick Giordano

This one starts with Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades retrieving from the body of Cronus the holy pact they created when they divided the heavens, the ocean, and the Underworld. The three gods are forging a new pact, trying to begin a new era for the Olympians. In Greece, Diana awakens in hospital after passing out while approaching a mysterious isle last issue. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Wonder Woman 18, Firestorm 73, Warlord 130”