vrijdag 29 december 2017

Free superhero prose fiction for you!

I just need to tell you folks about Trish Heinrich's book that is available for free right now.

Free for a limited time!  Alice takes up the mantle of the Serpent to defeat a nightmare villain, but at what cost? Get the book fans call "a swanky, action-packed superhero novel!" Free until January 1st! Don't wait, get your copy today!
Here's the link:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075PLKZT5
 Trish was inspired by a song by geek rockers Kirby Krackle who I just love. So that should go a long way in showing us Trish is the real deal and not just another writer trying to cash in on the current superhero movie craze.

donderdag 14 december 2017

Trials (The Omega Superhero Book Two) by Darius Brasher

In this follow-up to Caped we again follow Theodore Conley (Kinetic) in his path to becoming a great superhero. He and his friends from book 1 have to undergo a series of trials in order to become a licensed superhero. Some trials are just about fighting, some about surviving and others are more psychological.
I had a feeling some chapters were a bit less fast-paced than in the first novel. I do admit though that for instance Kinetic's battle with Myth was so awesome and well-written I could see the comic book panels in my head.
Theodore is a well-rounded character, a lovable geek sometimes (there's a Kobayashi Maru / Star Trek reference), sometimes a jerk, but always very human. His supporting cast is also very unique as were some of the other wannabe superheroes.

woensdag 6 december 2017

The Mighty Crusaders # 1 (Archie Comics)

With this first issue the familiar good old heroes The Mighty Crusaders return. I've read them in their old Red Circle comics, in their DC Comics Impact line and in the more recent Archie version.
I'm happy to say this looks like quite a strong version, incorporating several strongpoints of those earlier runs.
The feel of the comic is pretty fun and classic with nice and vibrant colors and clean artwork. The characters are fun and lively. Still, there seems to be a modern sensibility to the story.
I liked how the old and new Crusaders are linked via the new (female) Shield talking to the new one. I loved seeing all characters return but found myself especially loving The Web.