Category Archives: Science Fiction

Superman: Birthright by Mark Waid – Graphic Novel Review [Shadowhawk]

Superman Birthright

Shadowhawk reviews Mark Waid’s 2003 ground-breaking origin story of the Man of Steel.

“A fascinating story about relationships, consequences, and identity that also helps to establish Superman as more than an American hero.” ~The Founding Fields

The Lives of Tao by Wesley Chu – Advance Review [Bane of Kings]

The Lives of Tao

Bane of Kings writes an Advance Review of The Lives of Tao by Wesley Chu, a debut novel published by Angry Robot.

“An awesome, fun read allows for another strong debut of 2013.” ~The Founding Fields

The Education of PFC Shane by Robert Brooks – Short Story Review [Eroldren]

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Eroldren continues his spotlight review over Blizzard’s Heart of the Swarm short story series.

“Unravels a fascinating yet twisted, dubious account into the mind of the Dominion’s scum and the Swarm’s will. One of Blizzard’s best short stories so far out yet.” – The Founding Fields

Comics Round-up 15.04.2013

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Shadowhawk and Bane of Kings welcome you to the second comics round-up for April.

“Taking a step back in time from JMS’ Odyssey Vol.1 to read the first post-Infinite Crisis Wonder Woman title proved to be a wise choice, as did going back to IDW’s first reboot of the G.I.Joe franchise. The new version of Spider-man arch-villain Venom proved to be a major disappointment and Zenescope’s first collected volume of their fairy tale reimaginings ended up being more promising than I’d expected.” ~Shadowhawk

A mixed bag from DC with Jeff Lemire’s Green Arrow being spectacular but the first volume of All Star Western falling well short. On the other hand, Marvel hits it out of the park with a superb opening start to the adventures of Miles Morales, the new Ultimate Comics Spider-man.” ~Bane of Kings

The Daedalus Incident by Michael J. Martinez -Advance Review [Shadowhawk]

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Shadowhawk reviews an upcoming debut novel from Night Shade Books.

“In a time of SFF that is often serious and cerebral, The Daedalus Incident takes a step back to focus on the most important reason any reader picks up a book – to read a story that is plain good fun and adventure and that does not get bogged down into complexities of the world. A highly recommended debut.” ~The Founding Fields

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey – Advance Review [Bane of Kings]

The 5th Wave

Bane of Kings writes an advance review of the upcoming young adult novel  The 5th Wave, written by Rick Yancey and published by Putnam Juvenile on May 7 in the UK.

“This book is not just the next Hunger Games. This is the book that’s going to run circles around the Hunger Games, and come out on top in pretty much every way. Spectacular, and a high contender for not just the best YA novel of 2013, but one of the best novels of 2013 as well. ~The Founding Fields

Judge Dredd Volume 1 by Duane Michael Swierczynski – Advance Graphic Novel Review [Bane of Kings]

Judge Dredd Vol.1

Bane of Kings writes an advance review of the first volume of IDW’s new Judge Dredd series, written by Duane Michael Swierczynski. This graphic novel is released on April 23 and this copy was received through NetGalley. 

“A great take on Judge Dredd, very entertaining for newcomers and old hands alike.” ~The Founding Fields

Command Performance by Alex Irvine – Short Story Review [Eroldren]

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Eroldren continues his spotlight review over Blizzard’s Heart of the Swarm short story series.

“Even though Drenthe is an eccentric one, he’s a character that is without a doubt someone fascinating to follow as the story of his next holovid unfolds.” – The Founding Fields

Comics Round-up 01.04.2013

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Shadowhawk and Bane of Kings welcome you to the first comics round-up for April.

“After reading the first half of JMS’ run on Wonder Woman, I sincerely wish that it was him writing the current ongoing, rather than Azzarello. Bill Willingham delivers an absolute scorcher on Fables Vol.1, even as Snyder’s Batman ends on a rather tame note. Following Arvid Nelson’s excellent first two volumes, Robert Place Napton’s Dejah Thoris proves to be a disappointment, continuing a trend with the writer across the various John Carter titles.” ~Shadowhawk

“The flagship titles of Marvel Now! make some good, entertaining progress and DC’s Justice League is a strong but flawed series” ~Bane of Kings

Just an Overlord by Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie – Short Story Review [Eroldren]

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Eroldren continues his spotlight review over Blizzard’s Heart of the Swarm short story series.

“Surprisingly a touching story that shows the Zerg Swarm’s most benign creature becoming a unexpected yet sympathetic enemy for terran marines to find themselves contested with.” – The Founding Fields

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