Chapter By Chapter: Enterprise – The First Adventure ch. 7

Chapter by Chapter features me reading one chapter of the selected book at the time and reviewing it as if I were reviewing an episode of a TV show or an issue of a comic. There will be spoilers if you haven’t read to the point I have, and if you’ve read further I ask that you don’t spoil anything further into the book. Think of it as read-along book club.

Chapter by Chapter Enterprise

Seven chapters in and people are still trying to decide if they like each other. Janice had an unnecessarily dark history (I don’t think anyone we’ve seen the backstory for has had a good one and just joined out of wanting to explore the galaxy), but the story is still holding my attention. I just hope something actually happens soon. We’re halfway through the book and all we have are hints that there’s going to be trouble. Can we at least get to the planet where trouble is going to happen in this chapter? Please?

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“Yesterday’s” Comic> Revelation: The Comic Book #1

Revelation The Comic Book #1

“I hope they have chocolate pudding again tonight.”

Revelation: The Comic Book #1

Draw Near Art Studios (1996)

ADAPTATION: Leo Bak
COVER ART: Eugene Bak
LETTERER: Lucy Kim

As I assume you’ve guessed, this is an adaptation of the Book Of Revelation, the last book of the New Testament. So this may end up being a different kind of review since we’re all at least familiar with what Revelation is. It’s ultimately one artist’s interpretation since none of us were there when John was visited by Jesus. However, issue #1 and 6 (I’m missing issue #2) does have something extra.

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Morning Article Link: Batman 89 Lost In Adaptation

Batman movie DVD box

Comics Alliance contributor Kevin Church continues their celebration of the Tim Burton movie’s 25th anniversary with a look at the comic adaptation. I don’t think I have that but the novelization should show up in Chapter By Chapter at some point.

“Yesterday’s” Comic> Fury Of Firestorm #9

"If only I could whip up an umbrella."

“If only I could whip up an umbrella.”

Fury Of Firestorm Vol. 2 #9

DC Comics (February, 1983)

“Baby The Rain Must Fall!”
WRITER/EDITOR: Gerry Conway
PENCILER: Jerome Moore
INKER: Rodin Rodriquez
COLORIST: Tom Ziuko
LETTERER: Adam Kubert
“FIRESTORM” CREATORS: Gerry Conway & Al Milgrom

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Jake & Leon #209: Cosplay 2014

If you get this reference, congratulations, you're old.

If you get this reference, congratulations, you’re old.

Yep, it’s convention time again. Next weekend (July 10-13, so a bit longer than the weekend) is ConnectiCon 2014, and I still have panels from 2013 to edit because everything’s been out of control all these months. Nothing I can really do about that.

However, because of everything I don’t have a Clutter Report and Reviewers Unknown has the same Press Junket flood I had on the site this week. I’m hoping to get all of my article work done in time but don’t be surprised if I miss the Friday Night Fights or break out a filler video. This is going to be a busy week even without the convention.

I do, however, have some sad news for ConnectiCon fans. C.J. Henderson, who has been a staple at all but one convention here in CT since at least 2010, passed away this week. Henderson had fighting lymphoma and a fund had been set up to help but before the goal was reached his battle was over.

C.J. Henderson has lost his battle with cancer. He was a wonderful father, husband, friend, and mentor. His writing will live on long after our memory has faded and ourselves gone to dust.  Please lift his family up in your prayers and if you are able please consider making a donation to help his family with the burden of his medical and funeral costs.

Thank you.

For those who wish to send condolences the address is:

CJ Henderson
1944 W. 11th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11223

Best,

Danielle


CJ Henderson has lost his battle with cancer. After nearly a year of fiercest battle, CJ went out still fighting for each minute. Today he was being taken to the hospital for IV hydration when he passed on in transit.

I cannot tell you how much my heart hurts for his family and I have such sorrow to know that he has lost the good fight. He touched many lives and enriched many souls with a literary brilliance that will live on long after even our memory of him is gone. From the first time I met him he has ever been a mentor and a friend to both myself an all aspiring authors.

I do not yet have any details, but donations can be made at:http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/society-for-the-preservation-of-cj-henderson/87881 to help the family offset the staggering medical costs of his battle and funeral expenses. Any donations will go directly into CJ’s personal account to be collected by his family. Please share this with anyone who might have known and loved CJ.

I will keep those interested updated regarding any final arrangements as I receive details.

See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/society-for-the-preservation-of-cj-henderson/87881#sthash.7JAJaglJ.VDa2Q55U.dpuf

I’ve met him at a number of conventions, had a chance to interview him, and a chance to record a panel he did with Uncle Yo. He was a nice guy and really enjoyed his work, as well as being officially recognized by the H.P. Lovecraft family as the caretaker of the Lovcraftian gods (you know, Cthulhu and friends). Our prayers go out to Henderson’s family.

Best Scene Of This Week’s Reviews

Transformers: Windblade #3

 

When Waspinator knows something is too stupid to say or do you know you screwed up royally.

When Waspinator knows something is too stupid to say or do you know you screwed up royally.

As for the comics this week I didn’t get any new comics due to too many factors, so instead we’re getting retro comic reviews of a Christian comic adaptation of the Book Of Revelation. Hope to see some of you at ConnectiCon and if you do say hi.

ConnectiCon 2012-9

I’m the guy on the left, but Doug Walker will be there again.

BW Approved Kickstarter: Robotech Academy

Well, since we’ve had videos all week why not an article in the Saturday slot?

Robotech II: The Sentinels

Robotech II: The Sentinels (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The late Carl Macek’s plans for Robotech went beyond merging three series out of necessity to create a unique continuity. He wanted to expand on that. Sadly, Robotech II: The Sentinels hit a wall and the franchise was stuck on that wall for years, outside of the video games and merchandise. One of those was a series called Robotech Academy and Harmony Gold has decided to look into running with it, using Kickstarter to gauge support for the series.

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“Yesterday’s” Comic> Superman & Bugs Bunny #3

Superman & Bugs Bunny #3

I think I’ll stick with Darkwing Duck, actually.

Superman & Bugs Bunny #3

DC Comics (September, 2000)

“The Duck Knight Weturns!”
WRITER: Mark Evanier
LAYOUTS: Joe Staton
FINISHERS: Tom Palmer & Mike DeCarlo
COLORIST: Trish Mulvihill
SEPARATIONS: Digital Chameleon
LETTERER: Phil Felix
EDITOR: Joey Cavalieri

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