Reviews, ruminations, and (occasional) ramblings.
G.I. Joe #146 (March 1994) – “Immovable Objects” – Larry Hama/Phil Gosier/Chip Wallace, Stave Alexandrov
This one starts with a team of Joes (including Duke and Roadblock) in space aboard the Defiant shuttle. They’re approaching a Russian shuttle in orbit and things sound a bit tense, but the Cold War was over by this time, so I’m assuming they’re just on some kind of diplomatic mission. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 146, G.I. Joe 147”
The Librarians and the Hollow Men – Director: Noah Wyle/Writer: Geoffrey Thorne
This one starts with Eve, Ezekiel, and Jacob breaking into a museum to retrieve the Eye of Zarathustra, one of the artifacts that have mysteriously disappeared from the Library. This particular artifact is the first to re-appear in public, donated to the collection by an anonymous benefactor (according to the emails Ezekiel hacked). Continue reading “Librarians Reviews: Season 2, Episode 5”
Conan the Barbarian #175 – “The Scarlet Personage” – Jim Owsley/John Buscema/Ernie Chan
This one continues from last issue, with Conan, Tetra, and Delmurio still on their quest for treasure. But the civil war in Zingara has made people desperate and they’re accosted by some fishermen who have turned to banditry now that trade has dried up. Conan and company (including Tetra, who starts out disguised as an old hag) make short work of the bandits and continue on to Cascan, a town built into the banks of the Thunder River. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 175, Conan the Barbarian 176”
G.I. Joe #144 (January 1994) – “Snake Eyes: The Tale Untold” – Larry Hama/William Rosado/Chip Wallace
This one starts right after the end of issue 142, with the Joes getting ready to leave Millville after pushing Cobra out. Hawk shows up and tells them Scarlett needs to go to the Pentagon for a debriefing and that Snake Eyes, Stalker, and Rock n’Roll are coming with them as security. On the chopper, everyone starts thinking about an old mission, specifically the one where Snake Eyes face got fucked up and he lost his voice saving Scarlett, a mission that’s been alluded to but never shown in detail. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 144, G.I. Joe 145”
I just received the latest Trekker installment (Rebel Heart) and it’s great as usual. Plenty of action, intrigue, and mystery, plus a bit of romance to liven things up. Ron Randall continues to make this series a must-read and I’m already looking forward to the next volume. Gulliver enjoyed it too, although he’s still waiting for a more ape-centric story. Get on that, Ron!
Backers of the comic got plenty of swag as always: a couple of cool pins,
some stickers, prints, bookmarks, and cards. What more could you ask for? I’m hoping the next volume will be even more action-packed and knowing Ron Randall, it probably will.
The Librarians and the Cost of Education – Director: Courtney Rowe/Writer: Kate Rorick
This one starts with a victory party at Wexler University. The mascot (an otter) is very excited and heads over to Omega Theta House for a frat party, but a dimensional rift opens and a giant tentacle emerges and drags him through. So, a Lovecraft-themed episode, I guess. Continue reading “Librarians Reviews: Season 2, Episode 4”
Conan the Barbarian #173 – “Honor Among Thieves” – Jim Owsley/John Buscema/Bob Camp
This one continues from last issue with a troop of 100 Zingaran soldiers searching the Pictish Wilderness for someone … probably the same someone that Zacharus came looking for. The Zingarans run into Tetra in her new warrior’s guise. She seems to have learned fighting skills very quickly, as she takes down two scouts rather easily. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 173, Conan the Barbarian 174”
G.I. Joe #142 (November 1993) – “Final Transformations” – Larry Hama/Jesse Orozco, William Rosado/Tim Tuohy, Chip Wallace, Ariane Lenshoek, Steve Alexandrov
This one continues from last issue, with Scarlett confronting Megatron and demanding he let Sidney Biggles-Jones go. Before Megatron can squash Scarlett, he’s attacked by Autobots but he does pretty well against them thanks to Sidney’s new tech that’s been integrated into his systems. He shoves Sidney inside his chest cavity (since he needs her brain and spinal cord intact) and Scarlett prepares to rescue the scientist. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 142, G.I. Joe 143”
The Librarians and What Lies Beneath the Stones – Director: Marc Roskin/Writers: Alexa Alemanni, Joe Boothe
This one starts with a pipeline crew working on Choctaw land, which has brought out plenty of protesters. The boss tells his foreman (Andy) that he has the permits for the last section to go up, but it’s pretty obvious he’s lying. Continue reading “Librarians Reviews: Season 2, Episode 3”
Conan the Barbarian #171 – “Barbarian Death Song” – Michael Fleisher/John Buscema/Armando Gil
This one starts with Conan leading a Nemedian army against the invading Aquilonians and pushing them back. His tactics have won the day after six months of back-and-forth struggle, so the Nemedians are eager to make him permanent commander of their army. But Conan is too restless to stay in one place too long and declines the offer. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 171, Conan the Barbarian 172”