I had hoped the much-publicized four-series crossover would feel more like a four-part movie but, if Supergirl‘s installment is any indication, it won’t. “Medusa” is a mostly self-contained episode with two epilogues. In the second one, Barry “The Flash” Allen and Cisco “Vibe” Ramon show up seeking help with unspecified problems.
Tune into The Flash for the next installment.
The real killer frost is the one that descends upon Barry and Cisco’s friendship. This stronger-than-average, Kevin Smith-directed episode highlights Caitlin’s newfound powers and instability, but also reveals Alchemy’s identity,1 reintroduces Kid Flash, and gives us a glimpse of Savitar’s powers.
I doubt Barry will be…
We’re one week away from the four-series crossover, and Supergirl gives us at least three truncated episodes in one.
The Green Arrow encounters yet another lesser-known DC character, who acts much as Ollie once did.
The Legends of Tomorrow find themselves in 1874, where they once again team up with Jonah Hex, while Martin Stein recalls a mystery woman.
Thoughts?
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This week, National Geographic presented the premiere episode of the Ron Howard co-produced series, half-documentary and half-fiction.
Supergirl and her allies face down a version of Power Parasite, with elements of Lovecraft and Environmentalism. James Olsen, whose comic-book career has had him play superhero more than once, makes his first appearance as obscure DC superhero, The Guardian.
On The Flash, Alchemy plots something diabolical, Wally wants to become Kid Flash, Caitlin reveals her powers, a new metahuman casts shade, and the new Harrison continues to irritate. And why is Barry’s new labmate not around? Could he be….?
Here’s the place to discuss this week’s first half of CWDC Universe shows.
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Ted Chiang holds a unique place in science-fiction. He only sporadically publishes anything, usually in the form of a long story or a short novella. When he does it’s an event, and the work generally gets nominated for or wins a major award.
Most of his written work defies obvious cinematic adaptation. I naturally felt surprise when I learned that the Nebula and Sturgeon-winning “Story of Your Life” would become a film.
I put together a video of the third annual Forest City Comicon, which featured Billy West, battling vikings, cosplay, and more:
Of course, there were other Cons held recently…..
Supergirl: “Survivors”
The Maid of Might uncovers an alien Fight Club, and we learn something about Miss Martian that won’t be too surprising to comic-book fans, but which may mean something different in the DC TV-verse.
The Flash: “Monster”
Cisco has suspicions about the new Harrison, as the Flash meddles with a mystery that wouldn’t be out of place on Scooby-doo (though the monster itself has a sort of “Alien meets Cloverfield” design). Caitlin gives her mother’s advice the cold shoulder.
Arrow: “Targets”
Church, shockingly, learns the Arrow’s identity, and Ollie must take desperate actions.
Legends of Tomorrow: “Abominations”
The Legends battle zombies during the Civil War. Does anyone else feel like the episodes this year have premises generated by a game of Mad Libs?
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Completed in 2007 and unable to find release until 2009, Trick r Treat has since become a critical and seasonal cult hit. Made in homage to the horror comix of yore, these interwoven tales capture the essential October 31 like few films in history.