Reviews, ruminations, and (occasional) ramblings.
G.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”
Conan 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 #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”
Frenemies Chapter 8: Infinity Inc. Part 2 – Director: Glen Winter/Writers: Paula Sevenbergen, Robbie Hyne
This one continues from last episode, with Pat and Shade stuck in the Shadowlands version of Blue Valley. Shade figures it’ll be easy to go back, but his powers are useless as long as Jenny’s ring is still corrupted by the dark energy, so Shade and Pat are trapped. Continue reading “Stargirl Reviews: Season 3, Episode 8”
Conan the Barbarian #131 – “The Ring of Rhax” – Bruce Jones/Gil Kane/Ernie Chan
This one starts with Conan lurking in the wilds, looking for someone to rob. He sees a prosperous-looking Brythunian merchant riding alone and accosts the man, asking for a few coins to protect him from brigands. The merchant knows Conan is a brigand himself and refuses, so Conan demands all his money and possessions. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 131, Conan the Barbarian 132”
G.I. Joe #100 (May 1990) – “Seeds of Empire” – Larry Hama/M.D. Bright/Randy Emberlin
This one continues from last issue, with Cobra invading the struggling industrial town of Millville, led by the newly-revived original Cobra Commander. Mutt and Spirit are in Millville visiting Mutt’s uncle, and they try to stay out of the way of Cobra troops until they can find a way to get a message out to the rest of the Joe team. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 100, G.I. Joe 101”
Conan the Barbarian #129 – “The Creation Quest” – J.M. DeMatteis/Gil Kane
This one continues from last issue, with Conan and Noyo confronting the Warriors of Eternity who guard the Sword of Strength. The Sword is one of four elemental artifacts that Noyo (a sorceress from Khitai) has to retrieve for the evil wizard Pau-Styss so he’ll release her husband from captivity. Since Noyo’s husband (Laynnen) is an old friend of Conan’s, the barbarian is helping her complete the quest. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 129, Conan the Barbarian 130”
G.I. Joe #98 (March 1990) – “He’s Back” – Larry Hama/M.D. Bright/Randy Emberlin
This one starts in Northern Quebec, where Clutch and Rock n’Roll are still attached to the special RCMP task force looking for Cobra activity in Canada, as we saw last issue. They check out the remote cabin of a known felon, who just happens to have three petty dictators as house guests. They quickly realize there’s a Terror Drome hidden under the frozen lake and wonder why Cobra would be selling stuff so far from their home base. Clutch finds paperwork showing that these particular Terror Drome components were shipped from Denver, not Cobra Island. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 98, G.I. Joe 99”
Conan the Barbarian #127 – “The Snow-Haired Woman of the Wastes” – J.M. DeMatteis/Gil Kane
This one starts with Conan back in Cimmeria, wandering through the snowy hills. He sees a beautiful white-haired Vanir woman (rather scantily-dressed for the climate) being menaced by a bear, so he attacks the beast. After a long struggle, Conan manages to kill the bear, but he passes out from his wounds. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 127, Conan the Barbarian 128”
G.I. Joe #96 (January 1990) – “The Hexagram Completed” – Larry Hama/M.D. Bright/Randy Emberlin
This one continues directly from last issue, with Snake Eyes making his way up through the Cobra consulate towards the top floor, where Baroness is barricading herself with as much security as she can. Snake Eyes wants her dead not because she kidnapped and tortured him, but because she shot Scarlett in the head. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 96, G.I. Joe 97”