Into the Weird: Where Strange Tales Assemble

One of my favorite comics from the late seventies and eighties, Mike Grell's The Warlord, has hardly ever seen print in trade paperbacks and has been largely forgotten after two unsuccessful revamps. This doesn't change the fact that it was a brilliant series, and that I would give almost anything to have some of WL's best storylines reprinted in graphic novel format. While Marvel had Conan and The Savage Sword of..., DC's answer to the sword and sorcery genre was Travis Morgan and his band of heroes in the Lost World of Skartaris (situated in the center of the earth, accessible only through a breach in the earth's crust somewhere in the antarctic. How cool is that? A La Marvel's The Savage Land, but WAAAAY better). This hidden world of perpetual sunlight not only spawned a host of interesting characters, but made for some truly excellent stories of near unlimited scope and potential. Morgan, as the Warlord, served as adviser and general to Queen Tara of Shambal...

As someone who's always been obsessed with the dark world of Norse mythology, I've found myself particularly drawn to its more horrific elements. The pantheon of Norse gods and creatures is filled with fascinating characters, but none have intrigued me quite like the frightening children of Loki. These monstrous offspring embody the perfect blend of awe-inspiring power and spine-chilling terror that makes Norse myths so enthralling. On this trek into the world of Loki's progeny, we'll explore the origins, roles, and pop-cultural appearances of Hel, Fenrir, and Jörmungandr. These three formidable beings have shaped Norse mythology's course and continue to influence popular culture today. So, strap on your Viking helm, prep your Longboat, and prepare for a journey into the heart of Norse horror! The Trickster God's Terrible Trio Before we delve into the individual stories of Loki's children, it's important to understand their origins. Loki, the infamous t...

In the News: 1. Henry Cavill to Star in Voltron Henry Cavill is set to join the cast of a live-action adaptation of the classic 1980s cartoon series, Voltron , which is currently in development. The film, directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, marks a significant revival of the beloved franchise. Cavill, known for his iconic roles as Superman and in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. , will join Daniel Quinn-Toye in this highly anticipated project. Voltron originally debuted in 1984, adapted from the Japanese anime series Beast King Go-Lion . The show captivated audiences with its five lion robots combining to form the mighty Voltron, and its transformation sequences became legendary. The phrase, “And I’ll form... the head!” is still iconic for many fans who grew up in the '80s. The live-action adaptation has been in development for two years, following the success of Netflix's animated series, Voltron: Legendary Defender , which ran for eight seasons. Notably, Joaquim Dos Santos, a key fi...