Whiteout (2009)
Movie
Action thriller based on the 1998 comic book by Greg Rucka and Steve Lieber. Kate Beckinsale stars...
Kate Beckinsale Thriller remote location Antarctica
Super Power FX - Superheroes!
Photo & Video and Entertainment
App
Shoot fireballs from your hands, lasers from your eyes, or control the elements, teleport, and more!...
Into the Void (Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi)
Book
A stand-alone hardcover tie-in to the successful comic book series, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi,...
Afterlife with Archie: Escape From Riverdale Graphic Novel
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Francesco Francavilla
Book
When Jughead's beloved pet Hot Dog is killed in a hit and run, Jughead turns to the only person he...
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Book
It's true — all of it! The blockbuster movie jumps from the big screen to the comic-book page!...
Star Wars Omnibus: Droids and Ewoks
Book
Based on the two children's television cartoon series of the same names, Ewoks and Droids explore...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2204 KP) rated Becoming Superman in Books
Aug 10, 2019
I picked up this book because I am an obsessive Babylon 5 fan. Those picking it up for lots of Hollywood behind the scenes stories will be disappoint, although we do get some in the second half. Instead, it is more a story of his family, their secrets, and how they impacted his life. At times, it is a hard read. JMS’s life for his first 20 plus years was not easy or fun. But, ultimately, this is a story of triumph as he works to overcome his baggage. It is a powerful story that proves where you start doesn’t have to be where you finish if you are willing to take responsibility for yourself, your actions, and your choices, something we need more of in our society today. I think this book will change my view of Babylon 5 the next time I watch it, something I need to do soon as I think knowing the man behind the story will make some things mean more and be even more powerful. This is not light reading, but it is powerful reading and worth the time spent in the book.
Jim Shooter: Conversations
Jason Sacks, Eric Hoffman and Dominick Grace
Book
As an American comic book writer, editor, and businessman, Jim Shooter (b. 1952) remains among the...
Joe Goodhart (27 KP) rated Batgirl, Vol. 3: Death of the Family in Books
Nov 30, 2020
Gail Simone is a favorite writer of mine, as well as a sizable number of comic readers. I don't pick up everything she writes, i.e. Dynamite's RED SONJA series, but I do try to keep a lookout when a new series, or new writing assignment from her, is out. And, generally, she is all aces, except here!
This was a re-read for me, as I was reading BATMAN: DEATH OF THE FAMILY (which was AWESOME, btw!), and I wanted to get the whole story. I don't know what happened, but it just started to get on m nerves! I really, truly wanted to enjoy the second time, but just felt like bland potato salad!
Daniel Sampere's art, on the other hand, was flawless. All the characters, as well as the backgrounds, looked hella tight! I found myself more into the art that the actual story!
I am not 100% sure why I didn't like it. Mostly, I felt some of the characterizations were off, leaving to not give a fart about any of them! That right there is what makes a book, regardless of whether a comic or an actual prose work, the characters have to stand out and make you actually interested in them! Without factor, you have a book that will fail to attract attention, and ultimately, will fail, falling quite flat!
Ok, this is my closing part. This is where I give my final grade, as well as recommending, or trashing, the book being reviewed. Not gonna do it this time round! I want to say that you, yourself, should read this trade, seeing if you like it as much as the others seemed to, k'?