Our contributions to the Dynamic Duos in Classic Film Blogathon are now up, including...
A look at the Republic Film serials at Hero Histories.
and
The two feature films starring the TV Ranger and Tonto at Secret Sanctum of Captain Video.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Friday, July 12, 2013
Pacific Rim: the MUST-SEE Genre Flick of 2013!
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Reading Room: ATTACK ON PLANET MARS "Attack on Mars"
It's time for the fateful finale...
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| Art by Gene Fawcette |
In the year 2430, Tarrano, an Earthman, has seized control of both the planet Venus and its outpost on Earth, Venia.
To
that outpost, the tyrant has kidnapped Elza and Georg, children of the
recently-murdered scientist, Dr Brende, along with reporter Jac Hallen.
While Tarrano plots his upcoming conquest of Earth and Mars, Georg and the captive Venusian princess Maida escape, and then aid Earth's government in planning a pre-emptive attack on Venia.
Meanwhile, back with the captive Jac and Elza...
Meanwhile, back with the captive Jac and Elza...
Based on the novel Tarrano the Conqueror
by Ray Cummings, this final chapter of the 1951 comic adaptation was penciled
by Carmine Infantino and inked by Vince Alascia.
The writer of the adaptation is unknown.
You can read the original novel on-line HERE (it's not very long) and compare it with the comic!
You can read the original novel on-line HERE (it's not very long) and compare it with the comic!
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Reading Room: ATTACK ON PLANET MARS "Fugitives from the Warlord"
We Have Already Seen...
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| Art by Joe Kubert |
Wow, that pretty well covers it, so let's dive into the action!
Based on the novel Tarrano the Conqueror
by Ray Cummings, this chapter of the 1951 comic adaptation was penciled
by Carmine Infantino and inked by Vince Alascia.
The writer of the adaptation is unknown.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Reading Room: ATTACK ON PLANET MARS "Princess of the Electronized Tower"
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| Art by Gene Fawcette |
In the year 2430, Tarrano, an Earthman, has seized control of both the planet Venus and its outpost on Earth, Venia.
To that outpost, the tyrant has kidnapped Elza and Georg, children of the recently-murdered scientist, Dr Brende, along with reporter Jac Hallen.
Tarrano's agents have assassinated all the national leaders of Earth, leaving the various governments in a state of confusion.
Meanwhile, back in Venia...
"Here goes"...what?
Can the trio defeat an entire city?
Based on the novel Tarrano the Conqueror
by Ray Cummings, this chapter of the 1951 comic adaptation was penciled
by Carmine Infantino and inked by Vince Alascia.
The writer of the adaptation is unknown.
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