Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 21, Amazing Spider-Man 22

ASM 021 coverAmazing Spider-Man #21 (February 1965) – “Where Flies the Beetle” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with the Beetle being released from prison (after fighting Human Torch in Strange Tales 123). When Johnny (Human Torch) Storm finds out he immediately flames on and goes to look for the Beetle, leaving his girlfriend (Doris Evans) rather upset. The Torch can’t find Beetle so he puts on a show for some onlookers, which pisses Spider-Man off since the public are scared to death of him. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 21, Amazing Spider-Man 22”

Librarians Reviews: Season 3, Episode 8

Librarians opening title 3-8The Librarians and the Eternal Question – Director: Noah Wyle/Writers: Kate Rorick, Nicole Ranadive

This one starts with a guy named Seth in a golf tournament in South Carolina. He’s doing really well but his wife (Cece) is worried about him. Apparently Seth was sick with something serious but he got better. He does seem to be sweating a lot and when he goes to tee off on the next hole, he suddenly bursts into flames and burns up. Continue reading “Librarians Reviews: Season 3, Episode 8”

Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 19, Amazing Spider-Man 20

ASM 019 coverAmazing Spider-Man #19 (December 1964) – “Spidey Strikes Back” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with Spider-Man getting back into action after his existential crisis last issue. He busts up a gang of thieves, which makes J. Jonah Jameson apoplectic when he hears the news. Meanwhile, Sandman and the Enforcers capture the Human Torch (who’s apparently exhausted after a recent adventure in Strange Tales) and seal him in a chamber with just enough air to breathe, but none to spare for using his flame powers. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 19, Amazing Spider-Man 20”

Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 17, Amazing Spider-Man 18

ASM 017 coverAmazing Spider-Man #17 (October 1964) – “The Return of the Green Goblin” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with Spider-Man wondering what happened to the Green Goblin after their first encounter, which he says was “months ago” even though it was only three issues ago. Maybe Stan was still trying to approximate “real time” at this point. By a remarkable coincidence, the Goblin is also thinking about Spider-Man, preparing a new arsenal of gimmicks to deal with him next time they meet. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 17, Amazing Spider-Man 18”

Librarians Reviews: Season 3, Episode 7

Librarians opening title 3-7The Librarians and the Curse of Cindy – Director: Nina Lopez-Corrado/Writer: Gareth Roberts

This one starts with a woman sneaking into an estate full of weirded-out young people. She’s looking for her daughter (Lindsay)who disappeared a few days ago. She finds Lindsay but she’s just as whacked-out as everyone else, going on and on about someone named Cyndi who needs her to stay there. The crowd gets excited as Cyndi decides to make an appearance, although we can only see a vague glowing shape. Continue reading “Librarians Reviews: Season 3, Episode 7”

Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 15, Amazing Spider-Man 16

ASM 015 coverAmazing Spider-Man #15 (August 1964) – “Kraven the Hunter” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with Spider-Man breaking up a robbery gang who are still in the planning stage. One of the crooks gets away by quickly changing his look, which is easy for him since he’s the Chameleon in disguise. I’m not sure why Spider-Man’s spider-sense doesn’t warn him of the disguised Chameleon, but maybe he was so close to the other bad guys he assumed it was them setting it off. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 15, Amazing Spider-Man 16”

Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 13, Amazing Spider-Man 14

ASM 013 coverAmazing Spider-Man #13 (June 1964) – “The Menace of Mysterio” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with Spider-Man committing a robbery … at least, it’s someone dressed like Spider-Man who seems to have all his powers. J. Jonah Jameson is ecstatic that he was right all along and most of the city believes Spider-Man has gone bad (with the notable exception of Flash Thompson). Even Peter Parker isn’t sure; he wonders if he might have a split personality and be committing crimes at night unknowingly. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 13, Amazing Spider-Man 14”

Librarians Reviews: Season 3, Episode 6

Librarians opening title 3-6The Librarians and the Trial of the Triangle – Director: Jonathan Frakes/Writer: Noah Wyle

This one starts with a rather obsessed Flynn researching in the Library to find the Eye of Ra. He’s jumped and tied up by some sinister figures, but it turns out to be Eve and his fellow Librarians preparing for an intervention. Continue reading “Librarians Reviews: Season 3, Episode 6”

Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 199, Conan the Barbarian 200

Conan 199 coverConan the Barbarian #199 – “Revelation in the Mists” – James Owsley/Val Semeiks/Geof Isherwood

This one continues from last issue with Conan and Kaleb fighting over Solaise. Conan now knows she has some kind of Demonic power and that she’s dangerous, but Kaleb (who was quite aware of all that) is still protecting her. As the two of them fight, the Devourer of Souls calls Solaise’s cat to him through a dimensional rift. Continue reading “Conan Reviews: Conan the Barbarian 199, Conan the Barbarian 200”

Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 11, Amazing Spider-Man 12

ASM 011 coverAmazing Spider-Man #11 (April 1964) – “Turning Point” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with Peter Parker pining over Betty Brant when he hears that Dr. Octopus is being released. He goes to the prison to ask the warden to keep Ock inside, but Ock has served his time (and the warden is more inclined to imprison Spidey for his temerity in breaking into the prison). When Dr. Octopus is released, Spider-Man follows him and sees him being picked up by … Betty Brant! Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 11, Amazing Spider-Man 12”