The Fairground Girl & Other Attractions - Book Review

Although I’m known primarily for reviewing all things wrestling and MMA I have occasionally branched out and written about other things. But that didn’t mean I was surprised when an author e-mailed me asking if I’d like to read her new book.

The author in question is one Julia Douglas. She’s written a few books before, and I wondered by she’d got in touch with me. Then I saw that her new collection of short stories contains a wrestling-themed entry.

JLA: Rock of Ages - Book Review

Ten years ago it was touted as the Justice League of America’s ultimate adventure. But was it? And how well does the story stand up ten years later? This is what I’m attempting to find out as I look into JLA: Rock of Ages.

Richard Hammond: On The Edge - Book Review

It was on the evening of September 20^th, 2006, when my brother Paul was sitting in front of the computer, as he does every night, looking for the latest news. He soon found that day’s top story, and turned round to me as I sprawled out on the sofa watching whatever sport it was on television.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars - Book Review

You know, if it wasn’t for a toy company, this review would never have been written. It’s a long story, but the gist of it is this. After DC Comics launched their successful range of action figures, Marvel followed suit. But the toy company wanted their figures to have a common theme as it were, and suggested that Marvel launch a comic that would help sell their new line. And thus Secret Wars was born.

JLA/Avengers: The Collector's Edition - Book Review

Crossovers can either be great or messy affairs, and when I was younger, for me the ultimate crossover was DC’s The Justice League of America and Marvel’s The Avengers. In 2003, it finally happened.

Soon I Will Be Invincible - Book Review

Those of you who have read my previous non-wrestling reviews will know that I am a long-time fan of the super-hero genre. Which is why when I first saw the front cover of “Soon I Will Be Invincible” by Austin Grossman, I was intrigued, and I just knew I had to read it.

Ritchie Blackmore: Black Knight - Book Review

3When people ask me who my favourite guitarist is, they’re surprised when I don’t mention the likes of Hendrix, Page and Clapton. They’re surprised when I mention the name of Ritchie Blackmore.

JLA Year One - Book Review

Those who know me well will know I am a huge fan of the super-hero genre, particularly those of Marvel & D.C. Comics. They will also know that I am a massive fan of the super-hero team, with the Justice League of America being among my all-time favourites.

JLA The Nail - Book Review

The Elseworlds series allows DC Comics writers and artists the chance to explore storylines and ideas that wouldn't normally be allowed under normal continuity. Bat Man can become a vampire, Superman can be raised by Darkseid, that sort of thing.

Inside the Mind of Gene Roddenberry - Book Review

Gene Roddenberry is one of the reasons I became a writer. The rich mythology that is the Star Trek universe that he created over forty years ago captured my imagination when I was a child, and has kept me enthralled ever since.

Peter Kay: The Sound of Laughter - Book Review

When comedian Peter Kay heard that someone was writing a biography about him, he thought that he’d beat them to it and write it himself. After all, who knows Peter Kay better than the man himself? Well, perhaps his mum.

Sporting Supermen - Book Review

Growing up I was always a big comics fan, and although I mainly enjoyed the adventures of Superman and Spider-Man, there were times when I ventured into other pastures, taking in such comics as Tiger and Roy of the Rovers. Which is why Brendan Gallagher’s Sporting Superman book appealed to me.

Green Lantern

Recently, one of the oldest fictional characters in comic book history has achieved world-wide television recognition, thanks in part to WCW wrestler Greg "Hurricane" Helms. Helms tells all who are willing to listen that Green Lantern, whose power rivals that of Superman himself, is the greatest super-hero of all time.