Pat Lee

In this story we follow Conan leading the embassy from Aquilonia to the mysterious land on the East - Khitai. Here Khitai is a country that is basically blend of Chinese and Japanese in our "universe". We can see some elements of wuxia kung-fu but also samurai warriors and ninja's. In any case blending was done in excellent and seamless way.

Art is very good and scenes of battle are very well done. There is no confusion for the reader and it is very clear what goes on.

Only thing that is missing here is a more thought-out story. Story is ... how to say it, underwhelming. We have our deal of monsters and wizards so that the story resonates with readers of Conan's adventures but they remain nothing else than a prop - even the story climax seems like an afterthought. Also mysterious tribe that helps Conan's escort seems like something that was planned to be used in a more constructive way but was left out for whatever reason. If only the story was presented in a better way.

In general very interesting story recommended to all fans of Conan's universe. Alas due to the rather underwhelming story this adventure seems to be on the list of marginalized less-known ones. Which is a shame because main characters are very interesting.… (more)

Spider-Man: The Other collects Amazing Spider-Man nos. 525-528, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man nos. 1-4, and Marvel Knights Spider-Man nos. 19-22 written by J. Michael Straczynski, Peter David, and Reginald Hudlin with art by Mike Wieringo, Pat Lee, and Mike Deodato Jr. The story itself was developed by Straczynski and builds upon concepts of the totemic nature of Spider-Man's powers, with Morlun reappearing to once again attack Spidey. It appears that Spider-Man is dying of an unknown and untreatable ailment, though he successfully fights of Morlun while confronting his own mortality. In totemic fashion, he effectively gives birth to himself. As outlandish as the premise sounds, Straczynski gives this storyline a great deal of emotional resonance as Peter, Mary Jane, and Aunt May grapple with his impending death and reach out to Spidey's friends in the superhero community for help. The story also played a key role in setting up events from Marvel's 2014 Spider-Verse crossover event. It's well worth a re-read for those who don't remember it or who are going through the better Spider-Man stories prior to One More Day.… (more)

Originally Reviewed at:Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating: 5 out of 5 Controllers
Review Source: Sea Lion Books

Wow. The Extraterrestrial Compendium is simply remarkable. Whether you are a science fiction lover or you occasionally find yourself daydreaming about the possibilities of what lies beyond (and deep within) the Earth, The EC has something for everyone. The Compendium serves as an index or encyclopedia of every extraterrestrial life form known to man (almost ninety) compiled from myths, legends, conspiracies, “sightings” and other recorded sources. If you have heard of it, it’s in here. If you haven’t, well you soon will. The extensive details along with the magnificent artwork will give you insight into the lives of creatures beyond human comprehension. It’s fun. It’s fascinating. And it’s a MUST-HAVE for any geek.


Did you know there are myths and legends about different species that live alongside us on Earth right now and that our planet has been visited on more occasions than believable? For example, Antarcticans are believed to be a humanoid race that spawned from blond haired, blue eyed citizens from Nazi Germany who integrated with the “Grey Aliens” of Antarctica and live in an underground base below the continent. What about the Lyrans? Or you may know them by another name, the mythical Atlantian’s from the colony of Atlantis. Supposedly they are the most ancient of human ancestors and have ties to other galactic families/species. In 1961, allegedly a craft crashed near Phoenix, Arizona and inside were three bodies, two dead and one alive. It is believed the creature was able to communicate telepathically before his passing that he was part of a race of people known as, Tau Cetians. Here to help save humans from the malevolent Grey Aliens known simply as Greys.


I could go on and on about the wonderfully intriguing mysteries that you will discover in The Extraterrestrial Compendium. This book is definitely a captivating journey into what many of us believe, that there is life beyond us, and this world is full of others waiting to be discovered. Overall, once I started reading I just couldn’t stop until I hit the last page and found myself wishing there was more. For those of you who play video games, I guarantee you will love this book because several of the races found in our favorite games can be explained away as one of the species in the book. I caught myself a few times saying, “Oh that’s where they came up with that race in Mass Effect”. So if you are wondering do I recommend this beautifully illustrated body of work, ABSOLUTELY! Do I think it’s something everyone should read? MOST DEFINITELY!… (more)