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Author Archives: JD DeLuzio
Charlie Jade: The Shortening of the Way
Charlie finds his way home.
Great Lakes Avengers, #2-4
Back in May, I reviewed issue #1, GLA Misassembled. Now that all four issues have been published, I present my review of the entire mini-series.
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They’re dead: Jim.
Fantastic Four Movie Spoof
Jay Pinkerton’s take on the FF film appears here. Not for all ages.
Charlie Jade: Things Unseen
Charlie Jade and Blues Paddock join forces… And other things.
Charlie Jade: The Enemy of My Enemy
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
–old adage
I’ve been out of town, and so I’m posting this review a little late. I received an e-mail from Denis McGrath, the writer of last week’s ep; apparently, he sometimes reads this site. If anyone else associated with the show happens upon my reviews: you have one of the best shows on television, genre or otherwise.
This episode explores the implications of torture, terrorism, and other activities typical of action heroes.
The Legion of Time
Summer’s here, and the time is right for dancing in the street, lounging on the beach, and coding in the basement. (Or meeting other people who write stuff online, which is how I spent last weekend). It’s also the traditional time for lighter reading, and fans of SF might want to delve into the genre’s past, into the world of swashbuckling pulp adventure fueled by mind-bending concepts.
Jack Williamson ranked among the best of the Ray Gun school, and he continued to develop as a writer; he continues to this day. He has written and co-written more than fifty novels and, along the way, he coined the terms “genetic engineering” (Dragon’s Island), “terraforming” (Seetee Ship) and, in this novel, Jonbar Point.
Charlie Jade: Through a Mirror Darkly
This week’s episode provides significant amounts of explanation– and violence.
Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book
One-time comic-book writer Gerard Jones has written a remarkable history of the genre which emphasizes the people and cultures that created it.