Month: December 2024

G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe Special Missions 17, G.I. Joe 82

Special Missions 017 coverG. I. Joe Special Missions #17 (January 1989) – “All in a Night’s Work” – Larry Hama/Herb Trimpe/Andy Mushynsky

This one starts with Dusty waking up four Joes (Muskrat, Shockwave, Hardball, and Hit & Run) to tell them they have a mission. They meet up with the team leader for the mission (Stalker) who fills them in en route. Armed gunmen have taken over the headquarters of Nexustech, a company in Siliconville, California that makes microchips and other high-tech stuff for the government. Local and federal law authorities are in a pissing contest over jurisdiction, so they probably won’t be much help, and the building is built like a bunker, so it’ll hard to get in without endangering the hostages. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe Special Missions 17, G.I. Joe 82”

Stargirl Reviews: Season 2, Episode 6

Stargirl Season 2 Opening TitleSummer School Part 6 – Director: Walter Carlos Garcia/Writer: Paula Sevenbergen

This one starts with Yolanda at work in the diner, having to deal with a problem customer. Isaac Bowin comes in and pisses Yolanda off by mentioning the naked photos of her that Cindy circulated. Before stalking out, Isaac also says he knows that Yolanda and her friends are responsible for his mother’s death. Continue reading “Stargirl Reviews: Season 2, Episode 6”

Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 100, Conan the Barbarian 92

Conan 100 coverConan the Barbarian #100 – “Death on the Black Coast” – Roy Thomas/John Buscema/Ernie Chan

This one starts with the Tigress sailing the Black Coast as usual, but Bêlit’s destination is well outside their normal haunts. She takes the ship to the mouth of the Zarkheba River, which they passed once before and reminds Conan that its waters are said to be poisonous, inhabited only by venomous reptiles. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 100, Conan the Barbarian 92”