Reviews, ruminations, and (occasional) ramblings.
Conan the Barbarian #145 – “Son of Cimmeria” – Alan Zelenetz/Richard Howell/Bob Camp
This one starts with a group of older Cimmerians reminiscing about the Battle of Venarium, where Conan first tasted battle. These memories have been prompted by the fact that Conan has returned to Cimmeria for a visit and is now leading a war band into the mountains to eliminate a troublesome Pict raiding party. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 145, Conan the Barbarian 146”
G.I. Joe #114 (July 1991) – “Metal-Head” – Larry Hama/John Statema/Randy Emberlin
This one starts with the Benzheen conflict still underway. Some Joe armour (led by Steeler and Hot Seat) are taking out some Cobra HISS tanks with support from a few infantry guys (Dusty, Salvo, and Rock n’Roll). There’s a bit of rivalry between armour and infantry units, like in any army. Meanwhile, Cobra Commander is meeting the Emir of Benzheen on neutral ground (without the Joes’ knowledge) to hammer out a deal. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 114, G.I. Joe 115”
Well, that’s it for Stargirl; it’s been a fun journey, especially for a long-time comic book fan like me. The show took inspiration not only from the Stargirl and STRIPE comic, but from other sources like Infinity In, Justice Society, and All-Star Squadron (a personal favourite of mine). Continue reading “Stargirl Season 3 Overview”
Conan the Barbarian #143 – “Life Among the Dead” – Bruce Jones/John Buscema/Ricardo Villamonte
This one starts in a small Cimmerian village called Solvanthia, where the ground begins to tremble violently. The villagers have a pretty good idea what’s causing it and rush up the mountain to a gold statue of their hero, Graven. But there’s something missing from the statue … Graven’s sword, which is some kind of talisman that keeps a dragon asleep under the village. Now that the sword has been stolen, the dragon is waking up, so the villagers figure they’d better get the sword back quickly. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 143, Conan the Barbarian 144”
G.I. Joe #112 (May 1991) – “Who’s the Hero?” – Larry Hama/John Statema/Randy Emberlin
This one starts where last issue left off, in the Emirate of Benzheen (which Cobra has just taken over) with Snake Eyes ready to kill the Saw Viper who’s bragging about wasting some Joes. Scarlett reminds him that their recon mission is vital to their teammates’ impending attack. Snake Eyes agrees and they move on, unaware that some Night Creeper ninjas are in the vicinity. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 112, G.I. Joe 113”
Frenemies Chapter 13: The Reckoning – Director: Walter Carlos Garcia/Writer: Geoff Johns
This one starts nine months ago, with Icicle and Dragon King digging up Sylvester and bringing him back to life. Icicle says he wants to use Sylvester as his mouthpiece, since he has so much credibility as a superhero … he might even get elected President. Continue reading “Stargirl Reviews: Season 3, Episode 13”
Conan the Barbarian #141 – “The Web Tightens” – Bruce Jones/John Buscema/Brett Breeding
Last issue, Conan was shanghaied aboard a pirate vessel by Lupos Davalte, a man he’d pissed off in a tavern brawl. Conan was forced to help row the ship until they stopped for provisions and ended up being attacked by giant spiders in the forest. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 141, Conan the Barbarian 142”
G.I. Joe #110 (March 1991) – “Escalator to Armageddon” – Larry Hama/Ron Garney/Fred Fredericks
Last issue, a team of Joes was sent to Trucial Abysmia to take out some Cobra Terror Dromes, but Cobra had a secret operation going there so when the Joes were captured, Tomax and Xamot were ordered to get rid of them. A number of Joes (Doc, Quick Kick, Heavy Metal, Crankcase, Crazy Legs, Thunder, and Breaker) were killed, leaving only Duke, Lt. Falcon, and Cross Country against a Saw Viper and his team of executioners. Continue reading “G.I. Joe Reviews: G.I. Joe 110, G.I. Joe 111”
Frenemies Chapter 12: The Last Will and Testament of Sylvester Pemberton – Director: Jennifer Phang/Writers: Turi Meyer, Alfredo Septien
This one starts decades ago in Los Angeles, with Dolores Winters winning a movie award. Of course, we know Dolores was just a vessel for Ultra-Humanite’s consciousness, which explains why she battered a suitor to death (with the award statuette!). Professor Ito shows up and Dolores lets him know she’s found a new body for her mind … that of a giant white ape that was recently captured by the adventurer Congo Bill. Dolores figures that body will be perfect to face the Justice Society, especially since Ito has already started transforming himself into reptilian form. Continue reading “Stargirl Reviews: Season 3, Episode 12”
Conan the Barbarian #139 – “In the Lair of the Damned” – Bruce Jones/Val Mayerik
Last issue, Conan and Pelija Lon were sent to a demi-plane to recover an amulet for the wizard Revelle. The amulet is around the neck of Pelija’s father (Eshe Lon) and Revelle claimed that removing it would turn him back to his old (non-evil) self, but when they found Eshe and Conan took the amulet from him, he turned into some kind of serpent demon. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 139, Conan the Barbarian 140”