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Comics Reviews: Justice League International 16, Infinity Inc. 53, Young All-Stars 15

Justice League International 16 coverJustice League International #16 – “Bialya, My Bialya” – Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis/Kevin Maguire/Al Gordon

This one starts with Batman and Max Lord discussing Rumaan Harjavti, dictator of Bialya. Harjavti supposedly has some new super-weapon and since he’s known to be friendly with terrorists, everyone is worried about it. The League can’t be seen interfering with a sovereign country, so Max suggests they send in a covert team, using an upcoming international gala that Harjavti’s holding as an excuse. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Justice League International 16, Infinity Inc. 53, Young All-Stars 15”

Xena Reviews: Season 4, Episode 19

Xena title cardTakes One to Know One – Director: Christopher Graves/Writer: Jeff Vlaming

Xena comes to Amphipolis on a stormy night to find her friends and family (Cyrene, Joxer, Lila, Minya, and even Autolycus) have organized a surprise party for Gabi. Gabi’s not showing up until the next day, so the festivities are put on hold. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 4, Episode 19”

Comics Reviews: Batman 422, Detective 589, Green Arrow 7

Batman 422 coverBatman #422 – “Just Deserts” – Jim Starlin/Mark Bright/Joe Rubinstein, Steve Mitchell

This one continues from last issue, with the two serial killers known as the Dumpster Slashers (Vito Procaccini and Karl Branneck) discussing what to do now that Batman knows they’re the killers. Branneck assures Vito that Batman has no real evidence and says they just need to kill one more person to throw Batman off the trail forever. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 422, Detective 589, Green Arrow 7”

Comics Reviews: Wonder Woman 18, Firestorm 73, Warlord 130

Wonder Woman 18 coverWonder Woman #18 – “Creatures of the Dark” – George Perez/Dick Giordano

This one starts with Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades retrieving from the body of Cronus the holy pact they created when they divided the heavens, the ocean, and the Underworld. The three gods are forging a new pact, trying to begin a new era for the Olympians. In Greece, Diana awakens in hospital after passing out while approaching a mysterious isle last issue. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Wonder Woman 18, Firestorm 73, Warlord 130”

Xena Reviews: Season 4, Episode 18

Xena title cardThe Convert – Director: Andrew Merrifield/Writer: Chris Manheim

This one starts with a warlord named Kryton and his men desecrating a temple and kidnapping the novitiates. Xena, Gabi, and Joxer show up to stop him, but since Gabi’s a pacifist now, and Joxer’s never been much of a fighter, Xena has to handle them all herself. Joxer takes the dagger from a stabbed acolyte and they head outside to find Kryton and the novitiates. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 4, Episode 18”

Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 48, New Teen Titans 45, Suicide Squad 15

Legion of Super-Heroes 48 coverLegion of Super-Heroes #48 – “A Time to Die” – Paul Levitz/Greg LaRocque/Mike DeCarlo

This one starts with Duo Damsel informing Brainiac 5 and Saturn Girl that Tellus has uncovered their little conspiracy, although he doesn’t know Duo Damsel is part of it. Brainy mentions that Sensor Girl is aware of what’s happening too, but he’s not bothered by that since he’s completed his new “machine”, which they can test as soon as Mon-El provides a suitable power source. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 48, New Teen Titans 45, Suicide Squad 15”

Comics Reviews: Justice League International 15, Infinity Inc. 52, Young All-Stars 14

Justice League International 15 coverJustice League International #15 – “Gnort and South” – Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis/Steve Leialoha/Al Gordon

Last issue, Manga Khan brought his Cluster to Earth and laid down an ultimatum. The Cluster travels from planet to planet forcing worlds to join their “Cosmic Shopping Network” and if they refuse, the Cluster ravages their planet and moves on. (I know that sounds like a contrived plot summary, but I’m just repeating what Manga Khan’s assistant L-Ron said.) Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Justice League International 15, Infinity Inc. 52, Young All-Stars 14”

Xena Reviews: Season 4, Episode 17

Xena title cardThe Play’s the Thing – Director: Christopher Graves/Writers: Ashley Gable, Thomas A. Swynden

This one starts with Xena and Gabi doing yoga (yes, Xena’s doing it too) in a meadow, but Gabi can’t enjoy the serenity because she lost her latest scroll. Apparently, it’s a more intimate examination of their relationship (maybe it contains details of their sex life), so Xena tells her to go back to the last town they were in (Piraeus) and look for the scroll. Xena has to go help a prince in another town, so Gabi heads back to Piraeus, a city that’s completely theatre-mad. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 4, Episode 17”

Comics Reviews: Batman 421, Detective 588, Green Arrow 6

Batman 421 coverBatman #421 – “Elmore’s Lady” – Jim Starlin/Dick Giordano/Joe Rubinstein

This one starts with Batman and Commissioner Gordon discussing a serial killer who leaves his victims—all young women— in dumpsters. There’s not much evidence left on the bodies and no real pattern, except the Dumpster Slasher does stick to a schedule, killing once a week but skipping every third week. But there’s been no new victim found and Gordon wonders if the killer has moved on to new hunting grounds. Batman hopes not, since he wants to put the scumbag away. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 421, Detective 588, Green Arrow 6”

Comics Reviews: Wonder Woman 17, Firestorm 72

Wonder Woman 17 coverWonder Woman #17 – “Traces” – George Perez/Dick Giordano

This one starts with Diana and Vanessa packing for a trip to Greece to join Vanessa’s mom (Julia Kapatelis). Steve and Etta help and Etta mentions her jealousy when she thought Steve might have a thing for Diana. Diana says she’s a bit jealous of Etta’s relationship with Steve, since Diana’s romance with Superman went nowhere. Vanessa says goodbye to her friend Eileen (who she treats kinda crappy) and Steve brings in a dove with a message from Themiscyra. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Wonder Woman 17, Firestorm 72”