• Berserk Manga Review: The Prototype

    That’s right! We’re being that thorough! And don’t you worry! I haven’t forgotten about the Lost Chapter! The Berserk Prototype is an interesting bit of history. Very rarely do authors share the original, less polished draft of a successful story. Which is probably why I latch onto the few that do; it is endlessly fascinating…

  • The Coolest Dungeons and Dragons Game That Will Never Get Made

    The Coolest Dungeons and Dragons Game That Will Never Get Made

    There have been plenty of Dungeons and Dragons games over the years. Western RPGs. MMORPGs. Other kinds of RPGs. You get it. Lots of RPGs. It makes sense. D&D is a tabletop RPG. Putting that into a video game makes as much sense as combining peanut butter and chocolate. Like, duh. It’s completely obvious. But…

  • Miguel O’Hara (Across the Spider-Verse): Finding Reason in Sorrow

    Miguel O’Hara (Across the Spider-Verse): Finding Reason in Sorrow

    Tragedy is a core trait of Spider-Man stories. That simple fact is one of the most important parts of ‘Across the Spider-Verse.’ The idea that the beloved web-head must endure loss and suffering, and that said sorrow cannot be avoided, is at the very heart of the movie’s conflict. Our protagonist, Miles, stands against this.…

  • The King in Yellow: Don’t Trust Yourself

    I had no idea what I was getting into with this one. A friend of mine just insisted that I really should read it. So here we are. Cheers, mate. The King in Yellow is a bizarre book. It’s a psychological horror that does lots of interesting things. However, in terms of actually reading it,…

  • Troll: Dwellers of Wells and Bridges

    Lore: Wolverine, Nasty Edition Despite lacking civilized social abilities, trolls can often be found working as mercenaries for creatures like orcs, ettins, or hags. Their price is simple: food. However, even should it be paid, these savage, disgusting creatures are far from easy to control. Trolls have a freakish ability to regenerate wounds quickly. As…