Review: The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects by Mike Mignola

Well this was an interesting and weird comic! The Screw-on Head, with his faithful manservant Mr. Groin and his dog, Mr. Dog, are sent by President Lincoln to fight Emperor Zombie. Yes, I know that is a strange sentence but that is what this story was, strange. The Screw-on Head was just a weirdly strange, … More Review: The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects by Mike Mignola

Review: Frankenstein Underground by Mike Mignola

Frankenstein’s monster has been on the run since he was created. After years of running he finds himself underground and eventually in the lost world of Hyperborea.  This was an interesting take on Frankenstein’s monster’s life. He fights a demon-possessed sorcerer, makes friends with ghosts, and continues living his life in the center of the … More Review: Frankenstein Underground by Mike Mignola

Review: A Gift for Nicholas by Honey Phillips

When Ambassador Nicholsarian’s rival doesn’t return after he arranges a distraction, he decides to investigate, only to have his own ship crash on the primitive planet K.R.S. Three. He quickly finds himself distracted by a small child who isn’t afraid of his horns and keeps leaving him gifts of sweets.  This was another cute holiday … More Review: A Gift for Nicholas by Honey Phillips

Review: Rise of the Black Flame by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson

This is the origin of the Black Flame, who has appeared as an enemy in B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth Vol. 5, Lobster Johnson Vol. 2, and Sledgehammer 44.  This origin story takes place in Siam at a hidden temple dedicated to the Cult of the Black Flame. It follows the journey of two police officers, … More Review: Rise of the Black Flame by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson

Review: Young Hellboy: The Hidden Land by Mike Mignola and Thomas E. Sniegoski

When Hellboy and Professor Bruttenholm find themselves stranded on an island, they are confronted by all kinds of monsters.  This was a cute comic with a kid Hellboy and the Professor. I really enjoyed having a story that focuses only on these two and not anyone else. These two find themselves on an island that … More Review: Young Hellboy: The Hidden Land by Mike Mignola and Thomas E. Sniegoski

Review: The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World by Kara Cooney

In this book Cooney discusses five ancient Egyptian pharaohs: Khufu, Senworsret III, Akenhaten, Ramses II, and Taharqa. She talks about their reigns and how they ruled. She also discusses the patriarchy and how it influenced these men and continues to influence us today. After reading Cooney’s previous two books, I was excited to get my … More Review: The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World by Kara Cooney

ARC Review: Immortal’s Honor by Rebecca Zanetti

Sam Kyllwood is the keeper for the ritual against the Kurijan leader Ulric. Unfortunately lately he has been having problems with controlling fire and things keep exploding. Nothing seems to be helping until he meets Honor McDovall, a therapist and interrogator for Homeland Security.  Sam is the middle Kyllwood brother and has been the one … More ARC Review: Immortal’s Honor by Rebecca Zanetti