Category Archives: Books

by Martin Mulrooney | 25/01/2013 · 8:06 pm

BOOK REVIEW – A Matter of Time: The Unauthorized Back to the Future Lexicon by Rich Handley

By Marty Mulrooney

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A Matter of Time: The Unauthorized Back To The Future Lexicon by Rich Handley is a staggering encyclopaedia featuring over 3,000 alphabetical entries listing every possible detail, no matter how small, that can be gleaned from the sprawling Back to the Future universe. Covering the films, screenplays, cartoons, novels, video games, card game, amusement-park ride, music videos and more, the book also features over 25 full-page interior sketches from artist Pat Carbajal, produced exclusively for this volume.

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Alternative Magazine Online: The Best of 2012 Awards

By Marty Mulrooney

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Following the success of the previous AMO awards in 2009, 2010 and 2011, Alternative Magazine Online is proud to present our top picks of the best films, books, graphic novels, video games and music reviewed on AMO in 2012!

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by Martin Mulrooney | 10/01/2013 · 6:36 pm

BOOK REVIEW – The James Bond Omnibus – Volume 004

By Marty Mulrooney

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The James Bond Omnibus – Volume 004 collects nine original James Bond daily comic strips for the very first time. Published by Titan Books (and originally printed in the Daily Express newspaper between 1971-1975), each comic strip is written by Jim Lawrence and features the black-and-white artwork of Yaroslav Horak. The stories told include: Trouble Spot, Isle of Condors, The League of Vampires, Die With My Boots On, The Girl Machine, Beware of Butterflies, The Nevsky Nude, The Phoenix Project and The Black Ruby Caper.

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BOOK REVIEW – Supercrooks: The Heist by Mark Millar and Leinil Yu (Graphic Novel)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Supercrooks: The Heist is a graphic novel written by Mark Millar (Kick-Ass, Wanted) and illustrated Leinil Yu (Superman: Birthright, Secret Invasion). Alternative Magazine Online described their first collaboration, Superior, as “one of 2012′s most enjoyable graphic novels”. Their latest offering, Supercrooks, tells the story of Johnny Bolt, a super-villain who puts together a heist in Spain with his villainous friends. Their target? The Bastard – the world’s most notorious super-villain. This hardback edition from Titan Books collects Supercrooks #1-4.

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