tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.comments2023-12-09T21:25:35.954-05:00Shared Universe ReviewsMario Lebelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15278678223884882396noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-54046867392954778042023-11-05T02:45:17.222-05:002023-11-05T02:45:17.222-05:00I really enjoyed this review. Just read the story...I really enjoyed this review. Just read the story - my first ever Gene Wolfe - and can tell I will be a lifelong fan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-21622552493214047422023-10-06T23:28:07.177-04:002023-10-06T23:28:07.177-04:00Man I could have written that review word for word...Man I could have written that review word for word lol. I think we'd be hommies IRL. Much appreciated;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-66628659354326764332023-06-26T13:12:34.440-04:002023-06-26T13:12:34.440-04:00The Giant novels often had a bit higher of a price...The Giant novels often had a bit higher of a price tag than regular novels and were often books that were heavily steeped in continuity or exploring underexplored areas of the Trek universe. I clearly recall buying this one eager, consuming it in three days, and wanting more. <br />Michael Hickersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08283539524957605129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-60123450608890899322023-05-26T04:20:15.000-04:002023-05-26T04:20:15.000-04:00I just finished reading this story. The scenes of ...I just finished reading this story. The scenes of an post apocalyptic ice age was evocative and the story does become quite brutal near the end. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-66262970537601747512021-09-14T19:20:52.409-04:002021-09-14T19:20:52.409-04:00Great article! If you are interested, I wrote a re...Great article! If you are interested, I wrote a review of the books the follow on the series after the finale: Homeing and The Farther Shore. https://scifibooks.club/reviews/star-trek-voyager-homecoming-and-the-farther-shore-book-review/ I hope you like it.Sci Fi Books Clubhttps://scifibooks.clubnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-3514789170722534532020-02-11T13:21:44.934-05:002020-02-11T13:21:44.934-05:00Why do we always gotta see the same
photo of E.A.P...Why do we always gotta see the same<br />photo of E.A.P?<br />Didnt he take any<br />moe, Curly?-blessed b9, Catalyst4Christhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650964620664544661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-21810344669944568532020-01-26T21:07:17.587-05:002020-01-26T21:07:17.587-05:00Do you know the name of Eledore's song? I need...Do you know the name of Eledore's song? I need to know desperately. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-67869172220154450292019-02-14T00:54:25.820-05:002019-02-14T00:54:25.820-05:00Yes, the original Shadizar story was in color-- an...Yes, the original Shadizar story was in color-- and they did a good job with it, Night God included. For a fan, it's worth tracking down the original, or the reprints Dark Horse did a few years ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-76730989110902285892018-07-24T13:37:46.793-04:002018-07-24T13:37:46.793-04:00one of my favoritesone of my favoritesDoc Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255204147754923490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-56087739563469051952018-02-14T17:45:46.674-05:002018-02-14T17:45:46.674-05:00Thanks for the words. Red Nails is indeed captivat...Thanks for the words. Red Nails is indeed captivating and ranks among WS' best work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-38320583644224359302017-06-04T23:22:16.391-04:002017-06-04T23:22:16.391-04:00I agree with what you said. As the saying goes his...I agree with what you said. As the saying goes his reach did not equal his grasp. He still deserves credit for trying something so different in mainstream comic books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-79399681635423681132017-01-06T17:29:04.131-05:002017-01-06T17:29:04.131-05:00A New Hope is not original Marvel adaptation. It w...A New Hope is not original Marvel adaptation. It was done by Dark Horse much later then The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512190298587112804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-12818521844026141492016-01-27T18:48:53.238-05:002016-01-27T18:48:53.238-05:00Thanks, Arthur!
I love LeGuin's Earthsea ser...Thanks, Arthur! <br /><br />I love LeGuin's Earthsea series. Superbly written. Mario Lebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278678223884882396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-111605329687237842016-01-27T13:18:59.052-05:002016-01-27T13:18:59.052-05:00Lovely insightful reviewLovely insightful reviewArthur Battramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01447923181344013487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-8456131574624869132015-08-18T19:15:13.741-04:002015-08-18T19:15:13.741-04:00Thanks for the comment! I've never read Byrne&...Thanks for the comment! I've never read Byrne's run but I've heard it's really great. I usually don't get blown away by the Fantastic Four. Something about them simply doesn't work for me. I wish I liked them more because their are plenty of comics to read but I haven't found a run that really speaks to me yet. <br /><br />I'll for sure be checking out your blog! I'm curious to see what you've got going on over there.<br /><br />As for Simonson's Thor run, I completed my collection a few months ago and i'm just trying to find the time to read it all. Hopefully straight through but I tend to get distracted with other books so we'll see. I hope to see you in the comments again!Mario Lebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278678223884882396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-81460194955806822682015-08-18T15:39:29.654-04:002015-08-18T15:39:29.654-04:00I haven't read Walter Simonson's FF, I'...I haven't read Walter Simonson's FF, I'm still catching up with Thor (I've been buying the tpbs). Anyway, Byrne is still one of my favorite FF writers / artists. By the way, I just read your post about Peter Milligan and it was great. You seem to be a bit of an expert in British writers. Anyway, I also wrote about Milligan & McCarthy in my blog (wich I encourage you to visit):<br /><br />www.artbyarion.blogspot.com<br /><br />I hope you enjoy my review, and please feel free to leave me a comment over there or add yourself as a follower (or both), and I promise I'll reciprocate.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Arion.Arionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794190466838336293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-7113498284168022582015-02-06T17:44:47.086-05:002015-02-06T17:44:47.086-05:00Thanks, Lauren!
We're both very excited and r...Thanks, Lauren!<br /><br />We're both very excited and really looking forward to the big day. Mario Lebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278678223884882396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-24242221006332738982015-02-06T14:24:58.100-05:002015-02-06T14:24:58.100-05:00Congratulations! What a wonderful reason to take a...Congratulations! What a wonderful reason to take a hiatus. See you next month!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17020801559275388449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-38148855909769325052015-01-31T13:13:52.439-05:002015-01-31T13:13:52.439-05:00Thanks! Whatever you decide to buy, this is one of...Thanks! Whatever you decide to buy, this is one of the best Star Wars omnibus I've bought so far. Mario Lebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278678223884882396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-5604705319701509092015-01-31T10:59:02.355-05:002015-01-31T10:59:02.355-05:00Excellent and comprehensive review. I may pick thi...Excellent and comprehensive review. I may pick this up rather than buy the Empire TPBs for the Janek Sunber stories particularly.Glyn Bonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03001268764802561994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-65368488210062367202015-01-24T10:24:00.444-05:002015-01-24T10:24:00.444-05:00This art is beautifully vintage, and it sounds lik...This art is beautifully vintage, and it sounds like the story line has that same Golden Age feel. And I agree—Dinosaurs make everything better.Laurenhttp://gunpla101.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-3912704940705620492014-09-25T12:24:57.522-04:002014-09-25T12:24:57.522-04:00Well, it sounds to me like you have come a long wa...Well, it sounds to me like you have come a long way! Perhaps it is your long and complex journey through the years that have made you learn to appreciate King and his works. You doubted, and King was able to discredit that doubt in a very patient and calculated manner. It seems to me that you were finally "worthy" and deserving of the enjoyment brought on by his works. Like you mentioned, many people have failed to truly appreciate his works, when they only failed themselves by not giving in entirely and reading the books till the end. I guess this new found love of King is very rewarding after such an tumultuous journey!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09725147574311158972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-29015601212662849282013-08-22T06:46:31.780-04:002013-08-22T06:46:31.780-04:00Thanks for the recommendation. I've been meani...Thanks for the recommendation. I've been meaning to watch it. I'll probably write up a post when I do. Keep an eye out for that. Mario Lebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278678223884882396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-82271408310559550352013-08-21T18:49:59.628-04:002013-08-21T18:49:59.628-04:00The movie adaptation of The Outfit isn't bad, ...The movie adaptation of The Outfit isn't bad, either. Starred Robert Duvall, Joe Don Baker, Robert Ryan, Karen Black and a supporting cast of old noir actors. Script is pretty faithful to the novel & only sags when the script-writer "improved" things. Made in 1973, it still holds up. Duvall as Parker is better by far than the lame attempts recently by Mel Gibson & Jason Strathan. Duvall gets Parker; they don't. Worth a look. For Parker fanatics, available on DVD from Amazon.Ulysseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972940365774055234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487823047414540036.post-76704051756669496742013-07-08T22:46:25.656-04:002013-07-08T22:46:25.656-04:00Mario!!
I actually have words of wisdom for you. ...Mario!!<br /><br />I actually have words of wisdom for you. I realise comics are fictionnal but at the end of the day everything, story or novel or comic written derives from everyday events or imaginary thoughts. I have not read the above story but the fact that your main caracter sarge is force to re-deploy is something comonly seen in the american military. The referd terminology is "stop loss" just incase you are curious. <br /><br />Ciao Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08056745250093278747noreply@blogger.com