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G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 108, G.I. Joe 109

GIJoe 108 coverG.I. Joe #108 (January 1991) – “Apparent Conclusions” – Larry Hama/M.D. Bright/Randy Emberlin

This one starts in Trucial Abysmia, the (fictional) Middle Eastern desert country the Joes have been to a few times before. A contingent of Joes (including Duke, Lt. Falcon, Doc, Quick Kick, Heavy Metal, Cross Country, Crankcase, Crazy Legs, Thunder, and Breaker) are blowing up a Cobra Terror Drome before heading back across the border, but they notice a lone Cobra vehicle making a run for it. They have to stop the Cobras before they can get outside jamming range and call for back-up, so they chase the vehicle into the desert but soon find themselves surrounded by Cobras in an ambush. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 108, G.I. Joe 109”

Stargirl Reviews: Season 3, Episode 11

Stargirl opening title season 3Frenemies Chapter 11: The Haunting – Director: Jennifer Phang/Writers: Steve Harper, Maytal Zchut

This one starts with a flashback to a year ago, when Mike ran into Icicle with the truck and smashed him to pieces. Hours later, we see the ice chunks (which apparently nobody thought to pick up) melting and coalescing into a puddle of water that oozes down into the tunnels under Blue Valley. Continue reading “Stargirl Reviews: Season 3, Episode 11”

Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 137, Conan the Barbarian 138

Conan 137 coverConan the Barbarian #137 – “Titan’s Gambit” – Bruce Jones/Alfredo Alcala

This one starts at the court of King Arvenger of Voldhom, where a dwarf (Twillo) and a dim-witted behemoth (Bolo) are in attendance. Some peasants have brought in a “champion” (a huge bear)to fight Bolo, who seems too gentle for such sport … until Twillo plays a certain song on his flute. That song brings back memories of how Bolo’s parents were butchered, which makes him go crazy with rage and kill the bear with his bare hands. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 137, Conan the Barbarian 138”

G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 106, G.I. Joe 107

GIJoe 106 coverG.I. Joe #106 (November 1990) – “I Lift My Lamp” – Larry Hama/Mark Bright/Randy Emberlin

This one starts in Borovia, with Snake Eyes still in his “ninja trance” storming the gulag where Strawhacker (his dead sister’s fiancé) is being held. White Clown and Orlovsky are with him, hoping to find the Clown’s old love, Magda, but Orlovsky is worried about Snake Eyes’s lack of feeling. None of them know that the American government prefers that Strawhacker not come home and has hired Major Bludd to kill Snake Eyes. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 106, G.I. Joe 107”

Stargirl Reviews: Season 3, Episode 10

Stargirl opening title season 3Frenemies Chapter 10: The Killer – Director: Andi Armaganian/Writers: James Dale Robinson, Taylor Streitz

This one starts with a focus on the Crocks, who seem to be assimilating pretty well to life in Blue Valley (and we see Paula has finally learned how to bake a chocolate cake). While out for a jog, Crusher and Paula decide they need to do something about the Mahkents. Continue reading “Stargirl Reviews: Season 3, Episode 10”

Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 135, Conan the Barbarian 136

Conan 135 coverConan the Barbarian #135 – “The Forest of the Night” – Steven Grant/Marc Silvestri/Joe Rubinstein, Danny Bulanadi

This one starts with Conan in the Border Kingdoms, where he’s been hired as a scout and mercenary for an outpost. Having been ambushed by Picts and lost his horse and supplies, Conan makes his way through a strange forest, killing a deer for sustenance. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 135, Conan the Barbarian 136”

G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 104, G.I. Joe 105

GIJoe 104 coverG.I. Joe #104 (September 1990) – “Hero of the People” – Larry Hama/Mark Bright/Randy Emberlin

This one starts with Snake Eyes parachuting into Borovia to rescue George Strawhacker, the man who was once engaged to his sister. Storm Shadow has put Snake Eyes into some kind of ninja trance, so he can stay focused on his mission without letting his emotions cloud his judgment. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 104, G.I. Joe 105”

Stargirl Reviews: Season 3, Episode 9

Stargirl opening title season 3Frenemies Chapter 9: The Monsters – Director: Andi Armaganian/Writer: Geoff Johns

This one starts with Lily Mahkent (Cameron’s grandma) reflecting on her family’s legacy of cold-based powers. When she finds out Cameron is still interested in art (which his grandpa Sofus is cool with), she gets pissed off and blames Courtney for distracting Cameron from using his powers to benefit his family. Continue reading “Stargirl Reviews: Season 3, Episode 9”

Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 133, Conan the Barbarian 134

Conan 133 coverConan the Barbarian #133 – “The Witch of Widnsor” – Bruce Jones/Gil Kane/Danny Bulanadi

This one starts with Conan making his way through some mountains bordering Cimmeria. He sees a strange-looking mountain peak that shimmers in the sunlight, but his attention is soon drawn to a line of dead men tied to crosspieces of wood. They all died of deep puncture wounds and have signed waivers tacked to the crosses, attesting that they sought to free Princess Seraina of their own free will. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 133, Conan the Barbarian 134”

G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 102, G.I. Joe 103

GIJoe 102 coverG.I. Joe #102 (July 1990) – “What Did He Say?” – Larry Hama/Mark Bright/Randy Emberlin

This one starts in Sierra Gordo, with members of the Joe team (Flint, Lady Jaye, Roadblock, Muskrat) and the new Oktober Guard (Daina, Dragonsky, Misha, Gorky) fleeing the wreckage of their plane pursued by Darklon and some Cobras. The Joe/Guard team were supposed to have support from local rebels wanting to oust Cobra and Destro’s forces, but it looks like they’re on their own. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 102, G.I. Joe 103”