Month: December 2024

Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 107, Conan the Barbarian 108

Conan 107 coverConan the Barbarian #107 – “Demon of the Night” – Roy Thomas/John Buscema/Ernie Chan

This one starts where last issue left off, with Queen Tananda of Meroe about to whip the slave-girl Diana because she believes Diana is a spy sent by her rival, Tuthmes. Tananda is right, but before she can beat the truth out of Diana, Conan stops her and looses the unfortunate girl. Conan also warns Tananda that allowing a bunch of tribesmen into the city to witness the execution of the supposed traitor Aahmes might cause them to revolt instead of cowing them as Tananda intends. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 107, Conan the Barbarian 108”

G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe Special Missions 20, G.I. Joe 85

Special Missions 020 coverG.I. Joe Special Missions #20 (April 1989) – “Snow Blind” – Larry Hama/Herb Trimpe/Andy Mushynsky

This one starts with some Joes checking out an armoured column of Russians (including the Oktober Guard) around the Bering Strait. The Russians seem to be there on a scientific survey, but the Joes are suspicious. They elect not to drop a team just yet, but change their minds after some Cobras show up and attack the Russians. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe Special Missions 20, G.I. Joe 85”

Stargirl Reviews: Season 2, Episode 9

Stargirl Season 2 Opening TitleSummer School Part 9 – Director: Andi Armaganian/Writers: Alfredo Septien, Turi Meyer

This one starts decades ago in Bruce Gordon’s palatial mansion. Despite his fame, Bruce’s life has been ruined by Eclipso and he regrets ever bringing the black diamond back from Diablo Island. When Bruce contemplates killing himself, Eclipso plays on Bruce’s guilt and tempts him, saying he can give Bruce the woman he loved (Mona). Bruce doesn’t want to hurt anyone (not even Mona’s current husband), but Eclipso says he won’t have to as long as he surrenders control of himself to Eclipso. Bruce mulls it over and then allows Eclipso to take over. Continue reading “Stargirl Reviews: Season 2, Episode 9”

Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 105, Conan the Barbarian 106

Conan 105 coverConan the Barbarian #105 – “Whispering Shadows” – Roy Thomas/John Buscema/Ernie Chan

This one starts with Conan being denounced by a Bamula witch doctor, blaming him for a plague that’s recently struck the tribe, as well as some recent setbacks against their enemies. The Bamulas aren’t eager to move against their war-chief … until Conan tires of the witch doctor’s imprecations and kills him. That rouses the tribe and he topples the totem of Ajujo onto them before taking off. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 105, Conan the Barbarian 106”

G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe Special Missions 19, G.I. Joe 84

Special Missions 019 coverG.I. Joe Special Missions #19 (March 1989) – “Getting There” – Larry Hama/Herb Trimpe/Andy Mushynsky

This one starts on the USS Flagg aircraft carrier with Lift Ticket checking out the Tomahawk helicopter in anticipation of a big mission. Wild Bill, Muskrat, Repeater, and Lifeline are on the mission too, but they don’t find out what it is until after they take off. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe Special Missions 19, G.I. Joe 84”

Stargirl Reviews: Season 2, Episode 8

Stargirl Season 2 Opening TitleSummer School Part 8 – Director: Andi Armaganian/Writer: Steve Harper

This one starts with Miss Woods coming out to Rick’s farm to apologize again and give him some college applications. But his asshole uncle tells Rick he’ll never amount to anything and throws the papers all over the place. Rick goes out to the woods to rage at the world and ends up hanging out with Solomon Grundy, who probably feels as alone as Rick does. Continue reading “Stargirl Reviews: Season 2, Episode 8”

Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 103, Conan the Barbarian 104

Conan 103 coverConan the Barbarian #103 – “Bride of the Vampire” – Roy Thomas/John Buscema/Ernie Chan

This one continues from last issue, with the unconscious Conan being taken by the Drellik king and his Bamula tribesmen thrown into a dungeon by the other Drelliks. A Drellik is a native word for vampire, but only the king is a true vampire; his followers have adopted his blood-drinking ways, but they die as easily as any other person. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 103, Conan the Barbarian 104”

G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe Special Missions 18, G.I. Joe 83

Special Missions 018 coverG.I. Joe Special Missions #18 (February 1989) – “Extraction” – Larry Hama/Herb Trimpe/Andy Mushynsky

This one starts with Chuckles, Scarlett,Snake Eyes, and Iceberg returning from their mission in Tibet (uh, I mean Chomo Lungma) travelling down the Mekong River to find an extraction site. They’ve already missed a couple due to Snake Eyes spotting some ambushes, so they’re coming up on their last site somewhere in Southeast Asia. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe Special Missions 18, G.I. Joe 83”

Stargirl Reviews: Season 2, Episode 7

Stargirl Season 2 Opening TitleSummer School Part 7 – Director: Sheelin Choksey/Writer: Robbie Hyne

This one starts with Yolanda back in the confessional booth again. She still can’t admit to killing Brainwave, but tells the priest she’s seen the Devil personally. She asks if it’s a sin to kill a being of pure evil, but before she gets an answer her headache returns and she has visions of killing Brainwave … and Henry Jr. Before the priest can ask any more questions, she tells him the Devil is real and is in Blue Valley, then takes off. Continue reading “Stargirl Reviews: Season 2, Episode 7”

Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 101, Conan the Barbarian 102

Conan 101 coverConan the Barbarian #101 – “The Devil Has Many Legs” – Roy Thomas/John Buscema/Ernie Chan

This one starts with Conan camping in the jungle, having given up the sea after the death of his lover Bêlit last issue. As he’s brooding by his fire, he’s attacked by some Bamula tribesmen, who quickly surround him. Conan kills their war-chief but is overcome by superior numbers. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 101, Conan the Barbarian 102”