Monday, March 11, 2024

How Did X-Men: The Animated Series Address Wolverine's Origin?

 


Wolverine's early spotlight stories in Uncanny X-Men inspired a memorable X-Men: The Animated Series episode...and the animated debut of Alpha Flight. I check it out this week at CBR.


Friday, March 1, 2024

Friday, February 23, 2024

Was Tim Burton's Catwoman Film Doomed from the Start?

 


Catwoman's scrapped spinoff from Batman Returns began life with an outrageous screenplay from Daniel Waters. I look at this oddity -- perhaps the largest creative disaster I've covered in the column so far -- this week at CBR.


Friday, February 16, 2024

Two New Gene Kendall Collections!

I have two short story collections, scheduled for release on the same day. That same day is today. One collection is "in this world" and one "out of this world" (paranormal, horror, absurdity...) Both are free reads on Kindle Unlimited. Reviews appease our Amazon overlords, and I am genuinely curious about what you have to say.


Ten Tiny Tales: Stories of Broken Elevators and Other Mundane Things

Gene Kendall returns with ten stories of everyday joys, anxieties, and all the gooey stuff in-between. A few tales of families and criminals and windbags and kids who need haircuts. Featuring material originally presented in the Saturday Evening Post. Available here!


Dogteeth and Other Tales of the Paranormal

Ten stories of the paranormal from Gene Kendall, exploring both the light and the dark. A wood nymph becomes a crucial tool in global domination. A social media fad has the entire world feeling blue. An idyllic young couple faces a literal ghost from the past. Featuring the return of Bradley Burns, the Paranormal Desperado of Love is Dead(ly), and the debut of Dogteeth (don’t you ever call them vampires).  Available here!

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Efficient and Divine: Honey Locust -- Now on Audible!


My new audiobook Efficient and Divine: Honey Locust Is on sale now! 

Mason Mackay is at peace with his lust, but this newfound sanguinity is a deadly thing. With the aid of a charming mentor, Mason's discovered a class of victim that can be targeted, hunted, and eliminated with ease. With a new love and a new taste for boozy treats, Mason is enjoying a life of sweet indulgence.

He's made some mistakes, though, unwilling to cut all ties to his past. Mason's former love Natalie Martinez is on his case, whether she knows it or not. A collision is coming, one that might claim both lives.

The second volume in the Efficient and Divine series is fast-paced, lean, and mean. A mystery thriller that promises both broken hearts and broken bones.

I have free Audible codes if you're interested, just contact me.

Monday, February 5, 2024

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Skybound's Cobra Commander #1 Confronts a Lingering G. I. Joe Controversy

 


An area of continuity that's divided G. I. Joe fans for over 30 years has now resurfaced. I look at Skybound's Cobra Commander #1 this week at CBR. 


Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Psylocke's Shocking Connection to a Deadly X-Men Foe

 


An alt-reality version of Psylocke has lived in the 616 continuity for decades, but apparently, only her creator's noticed. I explore a stunning revelation from Chris Claremont this week at CBR. And, hey, on a related note, you can check out my archive of "X-Men Revolution" reviews at this link (assuming Blogger hasn't screwed them up over the years.)


Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Was The Hulk's Cancelled '90s Film a Lost Classic?

 


A '90s Hulk film had big names attached, massive animatronics, and an unbelievable post-credits cameo. What happened? I revisit this week at CBR.


Monday, December 18, 2023

Friday, December 8, 2023

Was Mumm-Ra the ThunderCats' Greatest Ally All Along?

 


WildStorm's ThunderCats revival explored some daring ideas, like a team-up with Mumm-Ra, who might be their biggest fan. I continue my retrospective this week at CBR.


Monday, December 4, 2023

The (Very) '90s Attempt to Kill Superman with Superman Reborn

 


Following Christopher Reeve's departure, Warners tried to adapt Death of Superman in the era of grunge, but the project fell apart. I examine the near-disaster of a screenplay this week at CBR


Friday, November 17, 2023

How Image's G. I .Joe Marched out of the 1980s

 


With the loss of superstar cover artists, Image's G. I. Joe faced increased competition during the boom of '80s revival comics. I continue my Devil's Due retrospective at CBR this week. 

Monday, November 13, 2023

Was Dreamwave's Transformers Ongoing A Big Zero?

 


In 2004, Dreamwave gave fans a Transformers: Generation One ongoing, but internal troubles prematurely ended the series. I look back at the debut zero issue this week at CBR.


Monday, October 9, 2023

Justice League Unlimited's Greatest Foe is…Uncle Sam?


This week at CBR I'm wrapping up my retrospective on Justiced League Unlimited's Cadmus arc, examining why ol' Uncle Sam can't leave our heroes alone. 

Friday, September 29, 2023

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