Reviews, ruminations, and (occasional) ramblings.
Soul Possession – Director: Josh Becker/Writer: Melissa Blake
This one starts with Xena and Joxer hiding a scroll (which they wrap in another scroll and seal inside an amphora) in a cave under the Ionian Sea. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 20”
Batman #445 – “Red Square Bloody Square” – Marv Wolfman/Jim Aparo/Mike DeCarlo
This one starts with Batman tracking down a self-styled vigilante (the Slasher) who uses various edged weapons to kill people. Thanks to Batman’s intricate knowledge of Gotham (including the sewer system), he anticipates Slasher’s moves and pounds him. In Moscow, another serial killer is on the loose, but this one seems to be targeting only certain people, those on a specific list. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 445, Detective 612, Legends of the Dark Knight 5”
Wonder Woman #39 – “Poisoned Souls” – George Perez, Mindy Newell/Chris Marrinan/Mike Machlan
Last issue, Diana was ambushed by Eris (Goddess of Discord) who had already taken over Menalippe and Penelope. Eris wants to sow chaos on Paradise Island for the guests from the outside world and she’s off to a pretty good start, replacing the three Amazons with simulacra and using them to stir up trouble. Diana’s soul is trapped but tries to fight back out of pure instinct. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Wonder Woman 39, Green Arrow 29, Firestorm 94”
Many Happy Returns – Director: Mark Beesley/Writers: Liz Friedman, Vanessa Place
This one starts with Xena and Gabi talking about Gabi’s birthday, which is the next day. Gabi’s impatient for her present, but Xena wants to get in a few birthday pranks first, which Gabi definitely isn’t looking forward to. (Xena gets her right away with the old “grease on the telescope” gag.) Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 19”