"Colossus: God's Country"

NOT WORTH CONSUMING !

Sadly, this is a colossal failure. Do Not Consume! (and Yes!!! The pun was intended!)

84 Charing Cross

WORTH CONSUMING!

 

I really enjoy the genre of books I would title “correspondence books”. These books include: Beverly Cleary’s “Dear Mr. Henshaw”, C.S Lewis’ “Screwtape Letters” (okay, not that one so much), Ted L. Nancy’s “Letters From a Nut”, and Don Novello’s numerous Lazlo Toth volumes. “84 Charing Cross Road” would fit into the genre of “Correspondence books” with one small exception. Cleary and Lewis’ books are works of fiction; while Nancy and Novello’s concepts are the literary equivalent of prank phone calls. Hanff’s story is 100% true.

Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again

WORTH CONSUMING!

Again, another great story by Frank Miller. And the art was better this time (than The DARK KNIGHT RETURNS). Miller’s ideas for the future are satirical and haunting. A true master storyteller. There must be a 3rd book to complete this story; I just can’t believe it ends how it ends.

"Batgirl: Year One (Titan Books UK Edition)"

WORTH CONSUMING!

Excellent reading, worth consuming. The foreshadowing of events to come is Batgirl’s life is beautifully done. The omen of the Joker (who’ll later paralyze her) is chilling.

"Superman in the Eighties"

WORTH CONSUMING!

Another excellent collection of timeless and timely Superman tales… this time from the 1980’s. These books are like comfort food, easy to consume and they make you all warm and fuzzy inside.

This volume contains what may be the best Superman story ever written: “What if Superman Never Existed”, by Marv Wolfman and Gil Kane.

The only downsides to this book: The introductions, which recount the history behind the Superman tales of the era is kind of difficult to understand, but whether that is the writers fault or a reflection of rough times at DC Comics during this time period remains to be seen.

Second downside is how several stories end without the words “The End”. They just move on to the next story. Again, I don’t know if this is the publishers fault or how DC did things in the 80’s.

Still, this volume is worth consuming.

Twisted Toyfare Theatre, Volume 3

WORTH CONSUMING!

4 out of 5 stars. Not the best entry, but there are some very funny episodes, like: Spider-Man’s year at Hogwart’s, Kitty Pryde’s open house visit to the X-Men mansion.

What was missing? Thor!, The Thing!, and Hulk’s comedic wit and talent.

Excalibur : Mojo Mayhem

WORTH CONSUMING!

Claremont is a genius, as usual. 5 out of 5 stars. It’s way fun. Excalibur is in a caliber unto itself. One of the best of the series. Check it out.