Pulp conventions and comic-book tropes coexist with a quasi-realistic setting and political questions both timeless and contemporary, as a good man on a doomed island becomes a hero in order to impress his surrogate son— and encounters something more dangerous than he anticipated.
Author Archives: JD DeLuzio
Flash Review: “Things You Can’t Outrun”
While the Flash takes on a metahuman who can become toxic fog, we witness the firestorm of activity experienced by the supporting characters on the night Barry and his adversary were transformed.
Gotham Discussion: “Viper”
There’s a new drug on the streets of Gotham– and Wayne Industries had a hand in its development.
We’re more in Detective Show territory this week. Did it work for you?
Forest City ComiCon a Success!
Normally, I post Con-related videos as part of Newspace near the start of the week. This week, I’m posting my own video of Forest City ComiCon, the first convention of its sort in my part of the world since the 1970s (excluding Toronto, two hours away).
Is Mr. Fusion in Our Future?
Lockheed-Martin claims they’re within as few as ten years of a viable fusion reactor. It would be great news, but skepticism is warranted.
It’s not like we haven’t heard similar claims before.
Walking Dead Review: Strangers
The group encounters Father Gabriel Stokes, a Man of the Cloth who has survived despite a suspicious lack of relevant skills. Something is clearly consuming our new character. And speaking of consuming….
Arrow Review: “Sara”
Our heroes keep Sara’s body on ice and hunt her killer; no time is a good time for goodbye.
The Flash Review: “The Fastest Man Alive.”
In his second adventure, the Flash faces multiple enemies– from within and without.
Gotham Discussion: “Arkham”
This week brought our first view of Gotham‘s Arkham Asylum, a murder weapon that appears in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma (no, really), and bad mob clichés. We also see Fish Mooney sexually harass a singer and the Penguin begin his waddle up the underworld ladder.
Any thoughts?
Newspace: Cosplayers and other Strange Visitors
In a strange repeat and intensification of last year’s Northampton Clown Scare, It seems the town of Wasco, California has multiple clowns creeping its streets by night:
Less disturbing was this surprise visitor to my backyard, Saturday:
Hey, every Newspace can’t bring you groundbreaking science news! Below, find videos of recent Comic, SF, and Fantasy events from around the world: