Reviews, ruminations, and (occasional) ramblings.
G.I. Joe Special Missions #25 (September 1989) – “Forced Play” – Larry Hama/Herb Trimpe/Danny Bulanadi
This one starts at a warehouse in Brooklyn where cops and Feds have some terrorists hemmed in. The terrorists are from Lower Darklonia and are trying to free their country from the oppressive yoke of Upper Darklonia by blowing stuff up in the United States. Yeah, I’m not really sure how that works either. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe Special Missions 25, G.I. Joe 90”
Well, that’s season 2 of Stargirl done. In a lot of ways, I enjoyed this season even more than the first. Season 1 had the thrill of discovering all the characters and exploring the world, but this season gave us some new maturity for most of the characters, plus some nuances to people like Shade and Cindy Burman. Continue reading “Stargirl Season 2 Overview”
Conan the Barbarian #115 – “A War of Wizards” – Roy Thomas/John Buscema/Ernie Chan
This one starts with Conan still making his way towards Akkharia, when he’s startled by the appearance of a green light with a face inside it … a familiar face. It’s the wizard Zukala (who we last saw in issue 15) using magic to speak to Conan even though body is far away in Ghaza. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 115, Conan the Barbarian 116”
G.I. Joe Special Missions #24 (August 1989) – “Ladies Day” – Herb Trimpe/Dave Cockrum/Danny Bulanadi
This one starts at a baseball game in New York between the Mites and Dandees (obviously meant to be the Mets and Yankees) which the President is attending. The Joes have a team there (Hawk, Lt. Falcon, Zap, Doc, Tunnel Rat, Hardball, and Heavy Metal) for PR and extra security, including Lady Jaye, Scarlett, Jinx, and Cover Girl undercover (so to speak) as scantily-dressed cheerleaders. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe Special Missions 24, G.I. Joe 89”
Summer School Part 13 – Director: Gregory Beeman/Writer: Geoff Johns
This one continues directly from last episode, with Beth and Dr. McNider running into Eclipso at the American Dream offices. Eclipso gloats about using Courtney’s inner darkness to feed him and help him merge the Shadowlands with Earth’s dimension so he can take over everything. Continue reading “Stargirl Reviews: Season 2, Episode 13”
Conan the Barbarian #113 – “A Devil in the Family” – Roy Thomas/John Buscema/Ernie Chan
This one starts with Conan and Erfu still on their way to Akkharia, making their way through a vast forest. They’re ambushed by some Shemites and Erfu takes an arrow in the shoulder before Conan’s berserker fighting frenzy drives their attackers off. Erfu figures he needs some kind of medical attention, but since they’re still a long way from Akkharia he suggests a wood-witch. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 113, Conan the Barbarian 114”
G.I. Joe Special Missions #23 (July 1989) – “Scoop” – Larry Hama/Herb Trimpe
This one starts on the USS Flagg aircraft carrier, where a team of Joes (Stalker, Tunnel Rat, Leatherneck, Hit & Run, and Muskrat) are getting ready for a mission. At the last minute they find out a new Joe named Scoop is coming with them to document everything with a video camera. They’re not too happy about having a rookie on the mission, especially since they haven’t had a chance to train with him, but they aren’t given a choice. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe Special Missions 23, G.I. Joe 88”
Summer School Part 12 – Director: Greg Beeman/Writer: James Dale Robinson
This one starts in Courtney’s empty house … well, it’s not quite empty, as the dog has the run of the place and is taking advantage of that, hewing everything in sight. When Courtney and her family return (with Cindy and Dr. Mid-Nite) they find the dog cavorting with the Staff, which seems to be feeling better. Continue reading “Stargirl Reviews: Season 2, Episode 12”
Conan the Barbarian #111 – “Cimmerian Against a City” – Roy Thomas/John Buscema/Ernie Chan
This one continues from last issue, with Conan waking up with his new “wife” Tossa, who he won by killing her former master last issue. Of course, Conan doesn’t want a wife, but that didn’t stop him from banging her. Conan gets a visit from the family of the man he killed and he quickly frees them from his servitude, while Tossa fills him in on the way the dwarf king Aoska keeps people in line. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 111, Conan the Barbarian 112”
G.I. Joe Special Missions #22 (June 1989) – “Decisions” – Larry Hama/Dave Cockrum/Andy Mushynsky
This one starts at an isolated farm in Iowa where three terrorists have taken hostages after an attack at a nearby airport. Some Joes (Chuckles, Lady Jaye, Hit & Run, and Shockwave) are aware of the situation and do a recon by driving by on the main road in a plumber’s van. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe Special Missions 22, G.I. Joe 87”