Book Review: The Green Knight by Vera Chapman Most long-time readers will be familiar with the basics of the legend of the Green Knight. King Arthur is holding court in Camelot at Christmastide when a stranger dressed in/colored green appears. This Green Knight proposes a contest of blows. A champion of Camelot will strike at… Continue reading Book Review: The Green Knight
Month: September 2020
Manga Review: Ratman, Vol. 3
Manga Review: Ratman, Vol. 3 by Sekihiko Inui On an alternate Earth, methods have been found to give ordinary humans superpowers, and “superhero” is a profession. However, the processes involved are very expensive and out of range for the average working person. So most superheroes are sponsored by businesses and act as mascots for them.… Continue reading Manga Review: Ratman, Vol. 3
Magazine Review: Oh Reader, Issue 001
Magazine Review: Oh Reader, Issue 001 edited by Gemma Peckham So it turns out publishers are still starting new print magazines in this calamitous year of 2020. Fittingly, it’s a magazine for and about people who like to read. The primary focus, at least in this issue, is essays on various aspects of reading. The… Continue reading Magazine Review: Oh Reader, Issue 001
Movie Review: Conquest (1983)
Movie Review: Conquest (1983) directed by Lucio Fulci Ilias (Andrea Occhipinti) has come of a man’s age, so it is time for him to leave his peaceful homeland on his walkabout. To aid him on his quest, Ilias is given the bow of his ancestor Kronos, which can shoot arrows of light once the bearer reaches… Continue reading Movie Review: Conquest (1983)
Comic Book Review: The Last Phantom Volume One: Ghostwalk
Comic Book Review: The Last Phantom Volume One: Ghostwalk written by Scott Beatty, illustrated by Eduardo Ferigato The old men still whisper of him in dives and dens across the seamier parts of the world. The Phantom, the Ghost Who Walks, seemingly immortal foe of pirates and criminals. But the Phantom hasn’t been seen in… Continue reading Comic Book Review: The Last Phantom Volume One: Ghostwalk
Book Review: If This Goes On
Book Review: If This Goes On edited by Charles Nuetzel The “if this goes on” story is a staple of short science fiction. Pick a current trend like “women not wearing hats anymore” or “cat videos” and extend it out to an exaggerated conclusion. For example, the Robert Heinlein story of that name, which posits… Continue reading Book Review: If This Goes On
Manga Review: World War Blue 1
Manga Review: World War Blue 1 Story by Anastasia Shestakova, art by Crimson Many years ago, the Atarika Empire ruled over most of the continent Consume, but fell because it valued quantity over quality in its warriors. The empire fell apart into squabbling lesser states. In recent years, the Ninteldo Empire has arisen. It has… Continue reading Manga Review: World War Blue 1
Comic Book Review: The Best of Don Winslow of the Navy
Comic Book Review: The Best of Don Winslow of the Navy edited by Craig Yoe Don Winslow of the Navy was created as a newspaper comic strip in 1934 by Lieutenant Commander Frank Victor Martinek, a Naval Reserve officer. He wanted to encourage enlistment in the U.S. Navy during a time of relative peace, especially… Continue reading Comic Book Review: The Best of Don Winslow of the Navy
Book Review: The Last Victorians
Book Review: The Last Victorians by W. Sydney Robinson Much as we sometimes like to pretend otherwise, historical eras do not have clean breaks. Bits and pieces of the Roman Empire lasted well into the Middle Ages, most of us have met people who haven’t got the memo that it’s the Twenty-First Century now, and… Continue reading Book Review: The Last Victorians