A review of "Star Trek #5 (DC Comics 1989-1996, 2nd Series)" — 2 weeks agoThe Blaise/ Kirk conflict is really the only thing going for this issue, but a really cool cover. Other than that, the story was boring and the art was a bit off.
A review of "Star Trek #4 (DC Comics 1989-1996, 2nd Series)" — 2 weeks agoMeet R.J. Blaise. A Federation appointed observer, who’s out to see how fit for command Jim Kirk is after the recent Klingon/ Nasgul crisis. How the crew rallies to protect Kirk makes this story an instant classic. And since R.J. is a independent woman… well, you know eventually whats going to happen between her and Kirk.
Worth Consuming!
A review of "Star Trek #3 (DC Comics 1989-1996, 2nd Series)" — 2 weeks agoFinally, a good issue! Took 3 tries to get it in the right direction. (Note: I did not say this was a great episode). Klaa is out for revenge on Kirk, and you know it will be a classic confrontation that won’t end well for the Klingons!
Worth Consuming!
A review of "Star Trek #2 (DC Comics 1989-1996, 2nd Series)" — 2 weeks agoThis new series is off to a rocky start. I don’t like this new race, The Nasgul. I don’t like the new ensigns. I don’t even like the Klingons, so far.
Things had better turn around quick.
Not Worth Consuming!
A review of "Zombies Calling" — 2 weeks agoThis book takes the “zombie rules” concept of “Shaun of the Dead” and turns it on it’s ear. Very funny- though a little too hyper at times. I enjoyed it, I just don’t know if it is something I’d just have to read again or own.
Worth Consuming.
So, after investing 56 issues to a new set of crew members that I had grown to really like (Konom, Bryce, Bernie Sherwood, even Bearclaw), Star Trek returns in this new series with an entirely new crew!!!!
What’s up with that?
I don’t want to met an ensign who’s looks like a purple ram and has the hots for Sulu. I’m not interested in a security officer whose thinner than Olive Oyl and has Disco Balls for eyes. And the Nasgul?- what is this, Middle Earth?
This issue’s only saving grace is that Peter David is writing this series again!
I’m not very happy with this change!
NOt worth consuming!
A review of "Showcase Presents: House of Secrets, Vol. 1" — 4 weeks agoFirst of all- I am going to collect the entire series run, if at all possible. Not all of these stories are bad. In fact, when it comes to the art, the twist endings, and a majority of plotlines, THOS is top-notch.
However, Abel, the host of The House of Secrets is problematic. I think he is a great character (making him a scaredy cat is brilliant), and I like that his brother Abel (The House of Mystery) and the Witches (The Witching Hour) make cameos and interact with Abel. However, there isn’t consistent writing of his dialogue and whomever writes for him makes his narratives way to gothic and hard to understand. I want to read horror comics, not Emily Bronte.
Also, I hate that the series shifts from little skits about Abel and goes straight to a 30 word intro in the top left hand corner and then the story. It’s really lacking compared to THOM.
I hope this series picks up- and what’s more, I hope The Witching Hour gets reprinted in this format. I really like that series.
Not Worth Consuming!
A review of "Star Trek V: The Official Comic Book Adaptation" — 4 weeks agoStar Trek V: the comic book adaption lived up to it’s movie version counterparts repustation. It’s starts off really funny, has some great action, 2 great Trek villians (Romulans and Klingons) and then once you find out that a rouge Vulcan set everything up to steal a spaceship and meet God, like the movie, it all just falls apart.
I’m very glad there no extra scenes in this. It’s not deserving of Director’s Cut status. And I am glad it’s over. Shatner is a great actor- but screenwriter/ director he is not. This is one time he should have foregone an attempt to stroke his ego.
I am reading an earlier edition, which only goes until the 2nd campaign of President Reagan.
A review of "Presidential Campaigns: From George Washington to George W. Bush" — 4 weeks agoThis book has more chessy songs than the entire Lord of the Rings Trilogy and any episode of Solid Gold combined! And focusing on stupid things like that and what Mort Sauer had to say about campaign finance reform is what made this book tedious at best.
That’s not entirely true. When the author stuck to the facts and not the factoids, the book was pretty good. And I had read of of the author’s later works (about the hobbys and downtimes of Presidents, which was actually pretty good). I think having waited to read this book during the election was a poor choice. I thought it would be novel. But, I have come to realized that in 50 plus elections, nothings really changed between Obama and McCain.
Shocked? Well, you shouldn’t. It’s not the first time a black male as run for the office. It’s acutally the 5th! And McCain is not the first one to nominated a woman for VP. In fact, before Hillary, a woman ran for president with a black for VP in the 1880s! So much for first time history in this years election!
Now what really shocked me was that this is not the first time an administration has tried a bank bail-out plan. In fact, it’s happen at least twice. And guess what, neither worked and we ended up in a Depression. One around 1886 and then the big one in ‘29. Frightening stuff.
And if it were up to me, I’d put a large sign on all our borders with the following sign:
“Abandon all hope, Ye all who enter”. Because, if it hasn’t been fixed in 230+ years, what makes you think either party is going do much to change that.
A review of "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" — 4 weeks agoThis is my second foray into Agatha Christie. While I liked this book very much, I prefer the narrative flow of “Murder on the Orient Express” much better. By the discovery of the wedding ring, the book gets a little too wordy and I felt like I was reading Keats , or worse, Shakepeare. I chalk this up to this being an early, early work of the author’s. (This had originally been a fear of mine as to why I hadn’t read Christie’s stuff yet- thankfully, it gets better within a couple of chapters)
But, I understand why this book had to be written from the first person and I appreciate this books twists and turns. And while this book has a wild ending as well as MOTOE, this ending was much more plausible.
I also would like to tout myself as having guessed who the murderer was by chapter 10. I was clueless about the subplots. But, I got the murderer of Roger Ackroyd just right!
Worth Consuming.
A review of "Star Trek Annual #3 (DC Comics 1986-1989, 1st Series)" — 5 weeks agoThis is a rare gem. Normally, stories involving Scotty suck. Palin and simple. He’s just not a great lead character. However, this works. The story unfolds backwards, like the movie “Memento” and it makes for a very powerful story when you come to realize how deep Scotty’s relationship with his wife is- even though she is NEVER mentioned in either the series or movies.
I also appreciate the backstory between Scotty and the young crewman who dies in his arms during “Wrath of Khan”. To me, it’s always been one of those things you’d learn more about in the Director’s Cut. Turns out the crewman is Scotty’s nephew. When I saw that scene again on HBO Family recently, it made alot more sense and was more powerful to watch.
Worth Consuming!
A review of "Star Trek Annual #2 (DC Comics 1986-1989, 1st Series)" — 5 weeks agoThis time around we know learn of James T. Kirk’s final mission as Captain of the Enterprise (prior to the film series). It’s very well written, but it doesn’t capture my interest as much as “last year’s” annual about the crew’s 1st mission. I guess seeing the crew come together and foreshadow events to come is a lot more memorable than watching the crew split-up.
Still, it’s worth consuming!
A review of "Star Trek Annual #1 (DC Comics 1986-1989, 1st Series)" — 5 weeks agoThis issue recalls the first mission of the Enterprise with James T. Kirk at the helm. It’s brilliant stuff. A must of any collector or fan of Trek. I got a little confused as to the aliens motive in this story- but it’s the understory of Kirk getting his crew assembled for the first time that makes this tale an essential read.
Worth consuming!
A review of "Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot)" — 5 weeks agoThis book is crazy! It’s my first foray into Agatha Christie- I’m hooked! But the way this book ends is wicked! Wild! And totally unbelievable! I love it!
Since it’s a mystery, I won’t get into spoilers. But if you dare to ride the Orient Express, be prepared for anything!!! Nothing in this book is quite as it seems.
Worth Consuming!
A review of "Star Trek #56 (DC Comics 1986-1989, 1st Series)" — 6 weeks agoThe series comes to a close with a tale about the original crew! No Konom, Bryce, Bearclaw or Bernie! No closure! What a letdown!
The story itself wasn’t bad, but when you invest in 55 issues, you expect some closure.
Not Worth Consuming!
A review of "Star Trek #55 (DC Comics 1986-1989, 1st Series)" — 6 weeks agoThe trail of Ensign Bearclaw comes to a close thanks to my personal favorite albino Klingon, Bernie! I enjoyed this storyline very much. It was heartwarming. And Kirk and Finn are like a couple of kids trying to get the best of each other.
Worth Consuming!
A review of "Sign of the Four (Library of Congress Century Bestseller Series)" — 6 weeks agoIt took me a few days to get back into this book. I ended up getting sick and I just didn’t feel like reading small print. It was very easy to get back in this book and not be too lost.
I really am starting to enjoy these tales of Holmes, Watson, and Co. I still think some of his assumptions that come true are a stretch, but it’s still worth reading!
I highly reccomend!
A review of "The Walking Dead Volume 2: Miles Behind Us" — 6 weeks agoWhen I try to gete to sleep and it just wont come, I like to imagine that I’m snowbound and with the fan or sound machine on, I’m listening to a blizzard. I also like to imagine I’m on the ice planet, Hoth, from Empire Strikes Back.
This volume of Zombie destruction plays on those safe thoughts of being snowbound and turns it on it’s ear. It’s a little unsettling. Kinda brings the Donner Party to mind.
Despite any of those fears, this series is growing on me. Compared to other Pro-Indy titles like Y: The Last Man or Ex Machina, it’s still got some work to do. But, I must know whats happens next.
Worth Consuming!
A review of "Star Trek #54 (DC Comics 1986-1989, 1st Series)" — 6 weeks agoFor those of you who don’t know- Finnegan was a minor character used in the classic episode, “Shore Leave”. Now, in that story, he was a figment of Kirk’s imagination taken from his memories of Starfleet Academy. However, now with the trial of Bearclaw approaching, Finn is shown for real this time. Now he’s a judge advocate. But he’s still as immature as Kirk remembers and then some.
Is Bearclaw innocent? Is Kirk still in Jepoardy? Will Finniegan stop using joy buzzers long enough to make a difference? The issue is a great mystery and worth consuming!
A review of "The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye" — 6 weeks agoThis gritty, dark tale about zombie invasion is something different from todays horror tales. This draws heavily from Romero’s Dead series in as this is more about survival and people and less about the gore.
Some of the plot devices were transparent and cliche. And you can tell pretty quick who’ll be worm food. The only question is when.
Not the best offering out there in comicdom, but a fairly good enough offering to compell me to give it a another try or two.
Worth Consuming.
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