Monthly Archives: April 2013

The Lives of Tao by Wesley Chu Giveaway (Angry Robot) – Wnners Announced

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Shadowhawk and The Founding Fields present the second book giveaway of the year, courtesy once again of the great folk at Angry Robot Books.

“If you are looking for a book that is part international espionage thriller, part alien invasion, and full on rocking fun, then this is the one you should be reading.” ~Shadowhawk

The Lone Ranger Omnibus Volume 1 by Brett Matthews – Graphic Novel Review [Bane of Kings]

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Bane of Kings writes  a review of the first Lone Ranger Omnibus by Brett Matthews , published by Dynamite Entertainment with art from Sergio Cariello, Paul Pope and the cover from John Cassiday. Whilst the graphic novel collects 25 issues, my review copy only collected 100 pages (Issues #1-5) , so my review will be based on those issues. 

An awesome western tale that was very entertaining to read, with spectacular artwork.” ~The Founding Fields

Mark of Calth edited by Laurie Goulding – Review Part Two [Lord of the Night]

Another great Neil Robert's cover, he really captures the griminess and carrion-field atmosphere of Calth.

Lord of the Night reviews the second half of the Horus Heresy anthology Mark of Calth, edited by Laurie Goulding, containing the short stories A Deeper Darkness by Rob Sanders, The Underworld War by Aaron Dembski-Bowden, Athame by John French and Unmarked by Dan Abnett.

“An anthology with some of the finest short stories in the Horus Heresy, and with plenty of new and exciting lore speculation for the fans.” – The Founding Fields

Mark of Calth edited by Laurie Goulding – Review Part One [Lord of the Night]

Another great Neil Robert's cover, he really captures the griminess and carrion-field atmosphere of Calth.

Lord of the Night reviews the first half of the Horus Heresy anthology Mark of Calth, edited by Laurie Goulding, containing the short stories The Shards of Erebus by Guy Haley, Dark Heart by Anthony Reynolds, The Traveller by David Annandale and the novella Calth That Was by Graham McNeill.

“An anthology with some of the finest short stories in the Horus Heresy, and with plenty of new and exciting lore speculation for the fans.”” – The Founding Fields

IDW’s Locke & Key Comes To A Close

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IDW finally provides details on how Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez’ smash-shit series Locke & Key will be concluded later this year.

“Locke & Key coming to a close? Well I guess that means I need to catch up on the series then! This series is urban horror thriller done right.” ~Shadowhawk

Ravenwing by Gav Thorpe – Book Review [Shadowhawk]

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Shadowhawk reviews the first book in the Legacy of Caliban trilogy, penned by Black Library’s resident Dark Angels expert.

“A worthy successor to the classic Dark Angels tale, Angels of Darkness, this book furthers the plots and events of that novel and presents a really intriguing look into the chapter from the perspectives of the specialist warriors of the Ravenwing.” ~The Founding Fields

Blood of Asaheim by Chris Wraight – Review [Lord of the Night]

Brother Ingvar looks good here, though a snarling wolf helm would make him look infinitely cooler.

Lord of the Night reviews the first of the new Space Wolves novels by Chris Wraight, Blood of Asaheim.

“A thrilling return to the Wolves of Fenris, in that excellent mix of humour and strength that Wraight did so well in Battle of the Fang, and the start of a gripping new story.” – The Founding Fields

Star Wars: The Lost Tribe of the Sith – Spiral by John Jackson Miller – Advance Review [Bane of Kings]

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Bane of Kings writes an Advance Review of John Jackson Miller’s latest Star Wars graphic novel, part of The Lost Tribe of the Sith series, entitled Spiral and published by Dark Horse Comics.

“An entertaining Star Wars tale that unfortunately is probably not the best jumping on point to newcomers to this era.” ~The Founding Fields

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

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Shadowhawk reviews another upcoming debut from Angry Robot Books.

“Vividly entertaining, this is a book that looks past the lively and thrilling glamour of life as an international spy and also merges several genres together into a cohesive whole to tell a story that rocks from start to finish.” ~The Founding Fields

Top 20 Comics That You Should Be Looking Out For On Wednesday 24 April 2013

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Bane of Kings continues a regular feature of Comic Book Previews and has a look at 20 comics that you should be looking out for in stores today from DC Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, IDW Publishing, Image Comics and Marvel Comics.