Month: May 2025

G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 118, G.I. Joe 119

GIJoe 118 coverG.I. Joe #118 (November 1991) – “Deceptions and Diversions” – Larry Hama/Rod Whigham/Randy Emberlin

This one continues from last issue, with some mercenaries in Beirut busting into Snake Eyes’s hotel room to claim the reward on his head. He takes them down easily but doesn’t kill them, which makes them wonder if he’s as bloodthirsty as they’ve been told. Apparently Cobra Commander told everyone that some Joes had gone renegade and were now working for Destro, hence the bounty he’d placed on them. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 118, G.I. Joe 119”

The Librarians Reviews: Season 1, Episode 2

Librarians opening title 1-2The Librarians and the Sword in the Stone – Director: Dean Devlin/Writer: John Rogers

This one continues right where last episode left off, with a couple of thugs about to finish off Flynn (who’s already bleeding from the wound Lamia gave him with Excalibur). Eve takes the two thugs out and Flynn drinks some Oil of Bathsheba, which only slows the bleeding from his wound since wounds caused by Excalibur are incurable. Eve, Jacob, and Ezekiel are stunned to hear that Cassandra betrayed them and helped Lamia steal King Arthur’s Crown (and Excalibur). Flynn gets worried when Eve tells him Charlene mentioned something about meeting her at the Corridor of Doors. Continue reading “The Librarians Reviews: Season 1, Episode 2”

Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 147, Conan the Barbarian 148

Conan 147 coverConan the Barbarian #147 – “Tower of Mitra” – Bruce Jones/John Buscema/Ernie Chan

This one starts with Conan reminiscing about Pelija Lon, the woman he met in issue 134 and last saw in issue 139. Coincidentally, a vision of Pelija Lon appears in front of him, begging him to help her. Unfortunately, the vision doesn’t give a location, so Conan heads for D’eim (city of the High Priestess of Mitra), where he knows Pelija was headed. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 147, Conan the Barbarian 148”

G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 116, G.I. Joe 117

GIJoe 116 coverG.I. Joe #116 (September 1991) – “Destro Must Die” – Larry Hama/Rod Whigham/Randy Emberlin

This one starts with Cobra Commander freaking out about Billy and Zartan escaping from the derelict freighter on Cobra Island where he buried them alive. (Everyone buried with them did die, including Dr. Mindbender, Raptor, Captain Minh, and Freed VII.) Tomax distracts Cobra Commander by reminding him of all the money they made in Benzheen, and reminds him about their upcoming attack on Destro. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 116, G.I. Joe 117”

The Librarians: Season 1, Episode 1

Librarians 1-1 titleThe Librarians and the Crown of King Arthur – Director: Dean Devlin/Writer: John Rogers

Welcome to my first review of The Librarians, a show I watched when it first aired (except the final season) but haven’t seen since, so I’m looking forward to revisiting it. Continue reading “The Librarians: Season 1, Episode 1”

Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 145, Conan the Barbarian 146

Conan 145 coverConan the Barbarian #145 – “Son of Cimmeria” – Alan Zelenetz/Richard Howell/Bob Camp

This one starts with a group of older Cimmerians reminiscing about the Battle of Venarium, where Conan first tasted battle. These memories have been prompted by the fact that Conan has returned to Cimmeria for a visit and is now leading a war band into the mountains to eliminate a troublesome Pict raiding party. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 145, Conan the Barbarian 146”

G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 114, G.I. Joe 115

GIJoe 114 coverG.I. Joe #114 (July 1991) – “Metal-Head” – Larry Hama/John Statema/Randy Emberlin

This one starts with the Benzheen conflict still underway. Some Joe armour (led by Steeler and Hot Seat) are taking out some Cobra HISS tanks with support from a few infantry guys (Dusty, Salvo, and Rock n’Roll). There’s a bit of rivalry between armour and infantry units, like in any army. Meanwhile, Cobra Commander is meeting the Emir of Benzheen on neutral ground (without the Joes’ knowledge) to hammer out a deal. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 114, G.I. Joe 115”

Stargirl Season 3 Overview

Stargirl opening titleWell, that’s it for Stargirl; it’s been a fun journey, especially for a long-time comic book fan like me. The show took inspiration not only from the Stargirl and STRIPE comic, but from other sources like Infinity In, Justice Society, and All-Star Squadron (a personal favourite of mine). Continue reading “Stargirl Season 3 Overview”

Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 143, Conan the Barbarian 144

Conan 143 coverConan the Barbarian #143 – “Life Among the Dead” – Bruce Jones/John Buscema/Ricardo Villamonte

This one starts in a small Cimmerian village called Solvanthia, where the ground begins to tremble violently. The villagers have a pretty good idea what’s causing it and rush up the mountain to a gold statue of their hero, Graven. But there’s something missing from the statue … Graven’s sword, which is some kind of talisman that keeps a dragon asleep under the village. Now that the sword has been stolen, the dragon is waking up, so the villagers figure they’d better get the sword back quickly. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 143, Conan the Barbarian 144”

G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 112, G.I. Joe 113

GIJoe 112 coverG.I. Joe #112 (May 1991) – “Who’s the Hero?” – Larry Hama/John Statema/Randy Emberlin

This one starts where last issue left off, in the Emirate of Benzheen (which Cobra has just taken over) with Snake Eyes ready to kill the Saw Viper who’s bragging about wasting some Joes. Scarlett reminds him that their recon mission is vital to their teammates’ impending attack. Snake Eyes agrees and they move on, unaware that some Night Creeper ninjas are in the vicinity. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 112, G.I. Joe 113”