Category: Comics Reviews

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”

Stargirl Reviews: Season 3, Episode 8

Stargirl opening title season 3Frenemies 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 Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 131, Conan the Barbarian 132

Conan 131 coverConan 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 Reviews: G.I. Joe 100, G.I. Joe 101

GIJoe 100 coverG.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 Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 129, Conan the Barbarian 130

Conan 129 coverConan 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 Reviews: G.I. Joe 98, G.I. Joe 99

GIJoe 098 coverG.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 Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 127, Conan the Barbarian 128

Conan 127 coverConan 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 Reviews: G.I. Joe 96, G.I. Joe 97

GIJoe 096 coverG.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”

Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 125, Conan the Barbarian 126

Conan 125 coverConan the Barbarian #125 – “The Witches of Nexxx” – J.M. DeMatteis/John Buscema/Bob McLeod

This one starts where last issue left off, with the survivors climbing out of the caverns beneath the mines. Murilo has decided to go back to his adventurous life, sending Conan, Jonnwalli, and Dukenrik back to Pergona with Atreah’s charred corpse to pass off as his. Conan and his two companions do as Murilo asked, but they find the people at the palace (including Murilo’s wife Yvonna) curiously subdued, seemingly more interested in the young girl they found in the streets a couple issues back than in their dead lord. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 125, Conan the Barbarian 126”