David McK (3649 KP) rated Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? in Books
Jan 28, 2019
Perhaps the foreword puts it best: released back in the mid-80s, this is (now) effectivel a 'what-if', with the central conceit being that this was a story told by Lois to a Daily Planet reporter about Superman's Last Days.
I say a 'What-if' as, obviously, the Man of Steel is still around today: at the time this was released, however, DC was going through a major 'cleaning of the house'; retconning and throwing out over 50 years worth of backstory for their various properties in an attempt to reset the switch; to go back to basics (as it were). As such, it was possible (just) that this very well could have been the last Superman story ever written.
Unlike some of Moore's other works ([b:Batman: The Dark Knight Returns|59960|Batman The Dark Knight Returns (The Dark Knight Saga, #1)|Frank Miller|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327892039s/59960.jpg|1104159]The Dark Knight Returns, for example, or even [b:Watchmen|472331|Watchmen|Alan Moore|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1442239711s/472331.jpg|4358649]Watchmen), this does show it's age somewhat; very much having a 'Silver Age' feel to it.
Versusyours (757 KP) rated Ready Player One in Books
Dec 13, 2019
In a strangely possible future that sees the real world being second to virtual world of the Oasis, Wade Watts finds himself orphaned and obsessed with the 80s and all levels of geek and pop trivia. This obsession grows as he along with millions of others are undertaking a quest to control the virtual world and basically be the king of both worlds. Many movies, computer games, songs and even breakfast cereals are dissected in great detail and this attention to detail makes the book for me and is where it had me hooked. If you love nostalgia then this book will be a dream of not then it could be too much.
The story is packed with twists and turns with the obligatory love interest make this book fun, interesting and gripping in equal measure.
Book then movie, I need to learn to remember that one of these days
Madness: House of Fun
Book
From the bands roots in north London, through their emergence as part of 2-Tone and onto their late...
The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn
9.1
Rate It
Book
Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her...
Rub Radio (Brooklyn Radio)
Podcast
In July 2002, The Rub began with a simple goal: the creation of a classics and hip-hop party to be...
Europe's Stars of '80s Dance Pop: 32 International Music Legends Discuss Their Careers
Book
A massive dance music revolution swept across Europe and Britain beginning early in the 1980s....
The Lightning Tree
Book
This is a story of two young people who fall in love - and then life gets in the way. Ursula is part...
Despicable Me 3 (2017)
7.1
Rate It
Movie Watch
Illumination, who brought audiences Despicable Me and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015,...
Crazy Love: More Than 200 Insanely Creative Ways to Show Love
Book
Love ideas that know no boundaries! Ever since you first met your partner, you knew that you had...
