Book Review: Thuvia, Maid of Mars

Book Review: Thuvia, Maid of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs It has been some years since Thuvia, princess of Ptarth, was rescued from her captivity by the Therns, thanks to John Carter and his son Carthoris. In the process, she and Carthoris had become attracted to each other, but having been returned to her rightful… Continue reading Book Review: Thuvia, Maid of Mars

Manga Review: Be Very Afraid of Kanako Inuki!

Manga Review: Be Very Afraid of Kanako Inuki! by Kanako Inuki Kanako Inuki is a popular creator in the field of shoujo horror manga, who’s been working since 1987. Despite being well-liked, she’s never had a real breakout hit, so is little known outside Japan. This volume is a collection of six representative tales of… Continue reading Manga Review: Be Very Afraid of Kanako Inuki!

Comic Strip Review: Hooky

Comic Strip Review: Hooky by Miriam Bonastre Tur Daniela “Dani” and Dorian Wytte are twelve-year-old twins who are looking forward to their first day at witch school. Except they’re late and miss the only departure of the bus. Rather than go home and admit the problem to their parents, the twins appeal to their Aunt… Continue reading Comic Strip Review: Hooky

Manga Review: Peach Boy Riverside 1

Manga Review: Peach Boy Riverside 1 story by Coolkyousinnjya, art by Johanne Many of you will be familiar with the story of Momotarou, the Peach Boy. “Hatched” from a giant peach by a childless couple, he was raised by them. When he came of age, Momotarou set out to defeat the oni (demons/ogres) that were… Continue reading Manga Review: Peach Boy Riverside 1

Book Review: Twelve

Book Review: Twelve by Joan Marie Verba Once upon a time, there was a soldier named Alden. He had traveled far and wide, and fought in many battles, though he avoided fighting when possible. War has a way of eating at a man, stealing his composure and making him less than he was. So when… Continue reading Book Review: Twelve

Anime Review: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (2020)

From left: Gome-chan, Dai, Popp and Maam.

Anime Review: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (2020) Years ago, the dark lord Hadlar was defeated by the Hero’s party, and was thought dead. This means little to young Dai, a human boy brought up by monsters on peaceful Dermline Island. He is friends with all the monsters, and loves his Grampa Brass, even… Continue reading Anime Review: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (2020)

Anime Review: Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy (2022)

Dark Schneider before his death.

Anime Review: Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy (2022) Centuries ago on a planet named Earth, there was a great scientific civilization. But Man grew proud, and created its own new god, Anthrasax, Goddess of Destruction. Naturally, they could not control it, and the old world ended. Now, science is virtually unknown, magic and wizards are… Continue reading Anime Review: Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy (2022)

Manga Review: White Night Melody 1

Manga Review: White Night Melody by Selena Lin Colleen and Jing Ping don’t remember much of their lives before they were turned into living dolls, though they believe that she was a princess of some sort, and he was a government official. They’re also fuzzy on most of their years as dolls before coming into… Continue reading Manga Review: White Night Melody 1

Manga Review: Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Naoko Takeuchi Collection 1

Manga Review: Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Naoko Takeuchi Collection 1 by Naoko Takeuchi Usagi Tsukino is a more or less typical fourteen-year-old girl. She likes food, video games, and sleeping, and dislikes homework and tests. She’s clumsy and a bit of a crybaby, but has a good heart and a kind streak. Also, she has… Continue reading Manga Review: Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Naoko Takeuchi Collection 1

Movie Review: The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958)

An early appearance by a cyclops, whose legs were deliberately made that way so people wouldn't think it was a man in a costume.

Movie Review: The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958) directed by Nathan H. Juran In a time when Baghdad was the city of cities, when the world was full of wonders, the adventurous merchant and ship captain Sinbad (Kerwin Mathews) has captured the heart of Princess Parisa (Kathryn Grant) of Chandra. On the voyage home to Baghdad… Continue reading Movie Review: The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958)