New Trekker stuff

Gulliver reading Hunters MoonMy copy of the latest in Ron Randall’s Trekker saga (Hunter’s Moon) arrived today; great story and art as usual … and things seem to be getting even more intense for Mercy as the story goes on. The only problem is it ends on a cliffhanger, so I’m already looking forward to the next installment. As you can see, Gulliver was enraptured right from the first page.

Ron threw in some great extras for backers on Kickstarter: posters, stickers, a bookmark, and some really cool enameled pins, one of Mercy and one of Scuf.Trekker pins

Of course, Gulliver immediately claimed the Scuf pin for himself …Gulliver with Scuf pin

Check out the series at trekkercomic.com; if you like action, romance, and a little mystery, you’ll probably love this.

Xena Reviews: Season 1, Episode 16

Xena title cardMortal Beloved – Director: Garth Maxwell/Writer: R.J. Stewart

This one starts with a woman wandering in the woods and running into a ghost. She freaks and runs to a tavern to tell everyone. Xena and Gabi are there and Xena volunteers to go check out the ghost. It turns out to be Marcus, her old flame from The Path Not Taken, who tells her things are screwed up in the Underworld and good souls are in danger. Marcus urges Xena to come put things right, telling her to use the Alcyonian Lake as an access point. Xena and Gabi travel to the Lake and despite Gabi’s reservations, Xena jumps into the (reputedly bottomless) Lake. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 1, Episode 16”

Comics Reviews: JLA 243, Legion of Super-Heroes 15, Tales of the Teen Titans 58, New Teen Titans 13

JLA 243 coverJLA #243 – “Storm Clouds” – Gerry Conway/George Tuska/Mike Machlan

This one starts with the newly-reconciled Aquaman and Mera arriving at JLA headquarters and finding the place empty. Aquaman consults the computer and figures out where his teammates went and who they might be up against. In the Yukon, Vixen’s claustrophobia is getting to her, but she uses her powers to break free of the ropes binding her. Unfortunately, she and the other JLAers are still trapped in a hole under a huge rock. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: JLA 243, Legion of Super-Heroes 15, Tales of the Teen Titans 58, New Teen Titans 13”

Comics Reviews: Superman 412, Action 572, DC Comics Presents 86, All-Star Squadron 50, Infinity Inc 19

Superman 412 coverSuperman #412 – “Luthor—Today You Die” – Cary Bates/Curt Swan/Al Williamson

This one starts with Clark Kent at the unemployment office after losing his job a couple issues ago when he wrote a story about Superman stopping a falling satellite that turned out to be only in his mind. (Clark doesn’t know that Luthor projected the fake satellite adventure into Superman’s mind hoping either Clark or Lois would file the story and be discredited.) Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Superman 412, Action 572, DC Comics Presents 86, All-Star Squadron 50, Infinity Inc 19”

Xena Reviews: Season 1, Episode 15

Xena title cardWarrior … Princess – Director: Michael Levine/Writer: Brenda Lilly

This one opens with Xena arriving at a castle and being taken aback when everyone automatically defers to her. She gets another shock when an assassin jumps her, but she does her fire-breathing trick and he takes off. She meets King Lias (of Treus), who tells her the assassin was after his daughter and he wants Xena to figure out who’s trying to kill her. Xena’s not inclined to help a rich king until she meets Lias’s daughter Diana … who’s Xena’s exact double. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 1, Episode 15”

Comics Reviews: Batman 388, Detective 555, Batman & the Outsiders 26, Firestorm 40, Vigilante 22

Batman 388 coverBatman #388 – “The Round-Trip Looking Glass” – Doug Moench/Tom Mandrake

This one starts with Mirror Master breaking into the Gotham Museum to steal a jade necklace. He soon finds out he’s not the only one interested, as Captain Boomerang snatches the necklace right out of his hand with a trick boomerang. The two of them start arguing over who should get to ravage Gotham and Captain Boomerang reminds his fellow Rogue that Batman won’t like them being on his turf. (Boomerang and Batman fought back in issue 322 and Boomerang wouldn’t mind some revenge on the Caped Crusader.) Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 388, Detective 555, Batman & the Outsiders 26, Firestorm 40, Vigilante 22”

Comics Reviews: Flash 349, Wonder Woman 327, Green Lantern 192, Warlord 97

Flash 349 coverFlash #349 – “…and the Truth Shall Set Him Free” – Cary Bates/Carmine Infantino/Frank McLaughlin

Last issue, a revived Professor Zoom (or someone who looks like him) took over the body of juror Nathan Newbury and (after hypnotizing the rest of the jury) delivered the verdict in Flash’s murder trial … guilty. Flash is stunned and allows himself to be handcuffed and taken to prison. His lawyer (Cecile Horton) can hardly process it and refuses to talk to the press. Newbury also brushes off a reporter and speeds away from the courthouse, revealing himself to be Zoom once he’s out of sight. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Flash 349, Wonder Woman 327, Green Lantern 192, Warlord 97”

Xena Reviews: Season 1, Episode 14

Xena title cardA Fistful of Dinars – Director: Josh Becker/Writers: Steven L. Sears, R.J. Stewart

This one starts with a ruffian (Klonig) attacking another guy (Lycus) and stealing his pouch. Xena shows up and Klonig tales off. Xena catches him, but their scuffle is interrupted by an assassin (Thersites), who kills Klonig and takes Lycus’s pouch. Apparently, Lycus, Klonig, and Thersites each have one clue that leads to a great treasure, which means Thersites now has three of the clues. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 1, Episode 14”

Comics Reviews: JLA 242, Legion of Super-Heroes 14, Tales of the Teen Titans 57, New Teen Titans 12

JLA 242 coverJLA #242 – “Battle Cry” – Gerry Conway/George Tuska/Mike Machlan

This one starts with Aquaman scouring the Atlantic Ocean for his estranged wife Mera, hoping to reconcile with her. Which is nice, but the JLA could really use his help too. They’re in the Yukon, looking for Amazo who seems to have absorbed the personality (and anger) of a local asshole named Jake MacGregor. J’onn J’onzz has split the team (never a wise move) to cover more ground. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: JLA 242, Legion of Super-Heroes 14, Tales of the Teen Titans 57, New Teen Titans 12”

New Webhost

I recently switched webhosts from WordPress.com to Bluehost, so I hope there aren’t any problems with the site. Note that the site URL now includes the “www” before eruditegorilla (although it should redirect no matter what), so you may have to update your bookmarks. Additionally, the blog is now named “The Eruditegorilla” (all one word) instead of “The Erudite Gorilla”. I left a message on the old URL with a link to this one, so everything should be fine. I’m hoping the transition will be basically seamless (and I won’t lose any subscribers), but if there are any problems let me know and I’ll try to sort them out. Thanks for reading 🙂