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Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 13

Xena title cardThe Quest – Director: Michael Levine/Story: Chris Manheim, R.J. Stewart, Steven L. Sears/Teleplay: Steven L. Sears

This one starts with Gabi heading for Amphipolis with Xena’s body. Gabi’s having a hard time accepting that Xena’s dead and keeps having nightmares about it. Some thugs show up, having heard about Xena’s death and knowing her corpse will fetch a good reward from Xena’s enemies. Gabi kicks their asses, with a little help from Iolaus, who hasn’t heard the news about Xena’s death yet. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 13”

Comics Reviews: Batman 398, Detective 565, Adventures of the Outsiders 36, Outsiders 10

Batman 398 coverBatman #398 – “About Faces” – Doug Moench/Tom Mandrake

This one continues from last issue, with Catwoman pissed off that Batman won’t trust her with the details of his plan for Two-Face and how Circe fits into it. She not really jealous of Circe, just mad that Batman won’t give her 100% of himself. They argue for a while about who has the bigger trust issues, and Batman admits he loves before revealing that he wants to try and change Two-Face back to the good person he was before his face was scarred. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 398, Detective 565, Adventures of the Outsiders 36, Outsiders 10”

Comics Reviews: Green Lantern 202, Firestorm 49, Vigilante 31, Warlord 107

Green Lantern 202 coverGreen Lantern #202 – “Turf” – Steve Englehart/Joe Staton/Mark Farmer

This one starts with John Stewart, Kilowog, and Salakk heading to the Pacific island where Hector Hammond was based. Hammond is gone, but they run into Dr. Polaris and his henchmen Dropded, Throttle, and Truk (who looks like a Transformers reject). Dr. Polaris was looking to recruit Hammond and assumes the Lanterns got to him first, until John corrects him. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Green Lantern 202, Firestorm 49, Vigilante 31, Warlord 107”

Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 12

Xena title cardDestiny – Director: Rob Tapert/Story: Rob Tapert/Teleplay: R.J. Stewart, Steven L. Sears

This one starts with Xena and Gabi visiting Cirrha, Callisto’s home village that was accidentally burned down by Xena’s men back in her warlord days. Xena’s feeling guilty and Gabi tries to make her feel better. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 12”

Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 24, New Teen Titans 22, All-Star Squadron 59, Infinity Inc 28

Legion of Super-Heroes 24 coverLegion of Super-Heroes #24 – “Suspicion” – Paul Levitz/Greg LaRocque/Larry Mahlstedt

The main story in this issue is about the Legionnaires’ feelings about Sensor Girl and her identity. It opens with a number of them talking about her before realizing her powers might let her listen in on their conversation. (And as we see, that’s exactly what she is doing.) Out near Montauk, Wildfire, Polar Boy, and Colossal Boy are heading to the Legion Academy to investigate the disappearance of a student named Mentalla. (When they’re first discussing it, Wildfire says Sensor Girl disappeared, but I’m assuming that’s a mistake.) Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 24, New Teen Titans 22, All-Star Squadron 59, Infinity Inc 28”

Comics Reviews: Superman 421, Action 581, DC Comics Presents 95, JLA 252

Superman 421 coverSuperman #421 – “Imp TV” – Cary Bates/Curt Swan/Dave Hunt

This one starts with various people (Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Lana Lang) seeing a disturbing sight on their televisions … Superman lying unconscious in a strange room. Turns out Superman’s plight is being broadcast on every network and cable channel in the vicinity. As Superman’s friends gather at the Galaxy Building, they speculate on who could be behind this. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Superman 421, Action 581, DC Comics Presents 95, JLA 252”

Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 11

Xena title cardHere She Comes … Miss Amphipolis – Director: Marina Sargenti/Writer: Chris Manheim

This one starts with Xena and Gabi on a beach talking about a summons from Salmoneus. Xena tells Gabi about a war that tore the region apart a year ago and how the factions have maintained a fragile peace since. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 11”

Comics Reviews: Batman 397, Detective 564, Adventures of the Outsiders 35, Outsiders 9

Batman 397 coverBatman #397 – “Binary Brains” – Doug Moench/Tom Mandrake

This one starts right after last issue, with Robin dragging a dope dealer (who’s been supplying dealers in local schools) into police headquarters. Robin informs Commissioner Gordon and Harvey Bullock that Two-Face is back and he took the dope dealer down in the process of robbing him. Gordon contacts Arkham Asylum while Bullock lights up the Bat-Signal. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 397, Detective 564, Adventures of the Outsiders 35, Outsiders 9”

Comics Reviews: Green Lantern 201, Firestorm 48, Vigilante 30, Warlord 106

Green Lantern 201 coverGreen Lantern #201 – “Setting Up Shop” – Steve Englehart/Joe Staton/Mark Farmer

Last issue, the Guardians of the Universe took off to parts unknown with the Zamarons to start a new cosmic race or something. Before leaving, they told Hal Jordan and John Stewart they should both base themselves on Earth because Earth is destined to produce the successor race to the Guardians … in a few thousand years. Naturally, Katma Tui decided to relocate to Earth (since she and John are in love) and Arisia wanted to come along (since she still has the hots for Hal). Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Green Lantern 201, Firestorm 48, Vigilante 30, Warlord 106”

Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 10

Xena title cardThe Xena Scrolls – Director: Charlie Haskell/Story: Robert Sidney Mellette/Teleplay: Adam Armus, Nora Kay Foster

This one starts at an archaeological dig in Macedonia in 1940, where a digger discovers a tablet with ancient writing on it. A car arrives at the dig site and a woman (Mel Pappas, who looks a lot like Xena but with glasses and a 1940s wardrobe) gets out. Mel goes to the main tent and finds armed thugs inside who demand her briefcase. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 2, Episode 10”