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• 33. Four Science Fiction Masters by D. Richard Martin

  

  Writer: D. Richard MartinFirst Publication: 2011"This book includes lost interviews with four masters of post-war American science fiction—Frank Herbert,... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• 32. Mindship by Gerard F. Conway

  

  Writer: Gerard F. ConwayFirst Publication: 1974Some books hold a special place in your memory. Way back in 1974, I was looking for authors to follow. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• 30. Summer Falls by Amelia Williams

  

  Writer: Amelia Williams (J. R. Hartley)First Publication: 2013Challenge: Once Upon a Time VII“Summer Falls” is a very interesting take on meta-fiction. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• 29. Analog Science Fiction and Fact, March 2013

  

  This issue was the end of an era. I remember when I received the December 1978 issue of Analog in the mail. At first, I did not notice that Ben Bova was not... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• 28. Batman Incorporated Vol. 1: Demon Star

  

  Writer: Grant MorrisonArtist: Chris BurnhamFirst Publication: 2012Challenge: Graphic Novels Challenge (#15)Grant Morrison’s Batman is highly regarded by me. Som... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• 27. Hypernaturals Vol. 1

  

  Writers: Dan Abnett, Andy LanningArtist: Brad WalkerFirst Publication: 2013Challenge: Graphic Novels Challenge (#14)Boom! Studios has published some very good... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• 26. Newuniversal: Everything Went White

  

  Writer: Warren EllisArtist: Salvador LarrocaFirst Publication: 2008Challenge: Graphic Novels Challenge (#13)I am one of the, apparently, few that had some fond... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• 25. Vampirella Vol. 1: A Crown of Worms

  

  Writer: Eric TrautmannArtists: Wagner Reis, Fabiano Neves, Walter GeovaniFirst Publication: 2011Challenge: Graphic Novels Challenge (#12)I like the writing of... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• 24. Daredevil Vol. 1

  

  Writer: Mark WaidArtists: Paolo Rivera, Marcos MartinFirst Publication: 2012Challenge: Graphic Novels Challenge (#11)Waid starts this series with a bang by... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• 23. Cyborg 009 #000

  

  Writers: F. J. DeSanto and Bradley Cramp Artists: Marcus ToFirst Publication: 2013Challenge: Graphic Novels Challenge (#10)Marcos To first came to my attention... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• 22. Uncanny X-Force: The Dark Angel Saga Part 1

  

  Writer: Rick RemenderArtists: Billy Tan,Richard Elson, Mark Brooks, Scot EatonFirst Publication: 2012Challenge: Graphic Novels Challenge (#9)Rick Remender’s epi... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• 21. RASL Vol. 2: The Fire of St. George

  

  Writer: Jeff SmithArtist: Jeff SmithFirst Publication: 2010Challenge: Graphic Novels Challenge (#8)Jeff Smith has captured my interest with his science... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• 20. RASL Vol. 1: The Drift

  

  Writer: Jeff SmithArtist: Jeff SmithFirst Publication: 2009Challenge: Graphic Novels Challenge (#7)Rasl is a top notch thief. Sounds like a basic action story a... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• 19. The Fury of Firestorm Vol. 1: The God Particle

  

  Writers: Gail Simone and Ethan Van SciverArtist: Yildiray CinarFirst Publication: 2012Challenge: Graphic Novel (#6)From Amazon:As a part of the acclaimed DC... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Green Arrow: Year One

  

  Writer: Andy DiggleArtist: JockFirst Publication: 2007Challenge: Graphic Novel (#5)One of my guilty pleasures was the CW show “Smallville”. Was every episode... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• 18. Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman

  

  Writer: Neil GaimanFirst Publication: 2008Challenge: Once Upon a Time VII As I suspect it was for many people my first exposure to Norse mythology was Marvel... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• 17. Green Arrow Year One by Andy Diggle & Jock

  

  Writer: Andy DiggleArtist: JockFirst Publication: 2007Challenge: Graphic Novel (#5)One of my guilty pleasures was the CW show “Smallville”. Was every episode... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• While I Was Gone...

  I took almost a month off from blogging. Various factors contributed to this absence. 1. I went to the 4th Comic Geek Speak Super Show. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Fantastic Four #5

  

  Writer: Matt FractionPenciller: Mark BagleyInker: Mark FarmerIt did not take the Fraction/Bagley team long to settle in on this title. Fraction started the... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO

• Worlds Apart by Richard Cowper

  

  Title: Worlds ApartAuthor: Richard CowperFirst Publication: 1974I am always torn over whether or not to use a rating system. Two sites I like, Stainless Steel... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2013 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO