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I've read all of it.
Signed,
Unabashed Planet of the Apes fan
Signed,
Unabashed Planet of the Apes fan
As with anything else, some stories are better than others.
Finished off the Captain America novel Wednesday night, and I quite enjoyed it! I'd definitely recommend it to any BBS members who enjoy Robert Greenberger's work. His characterization of Cap is wonderful, and there's some cool obscure Marvel characters who pop up as well.
I can't resist pointing out that THE QUEEN OF SWORDS by R.S. Belcher was officially published today. That's a double-header since it's a book by a former Strange New Worlds winner, edited by another Star Trek writer (me).
It's also a very a cool novel about pirates and secret societies and a lost city . . . .
It's also a very a cool novel about pirates and secret societies and a lost city . . . .
I just started reading Boom Studios Farscape comics, and they don't appear to be have been mentioned here yet, so I thought I'd add them.
Post Peacekeeper Wars:
Vol 1: The Beginning of the End of the Beginning (4 issue miniseries)
Writer: Keith R.A. DeCandido (@KRAD)
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Tommy Patterson
The official description for #1 is fairly generic, so here's my own: Immediately after the end of PK Wars, Rygel, Chiana and new crewmember Jothee visit Hyneria, while John and Aryn adjust to parenthood. A potential new threat emerges.
Vol.2: Strange Detractors: (4 issue miniseries)
Writer: Keith R.A. DeCandido
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Will Sliney
#1 description:
Television's science fiction masterpiece Farscape continues! After the events on Hyneria, the crew of Moya find themselves in the midst of a new, mysterious menace. But the crew will learn that their greatest enemies might just be themselves!
Vol 3: Gone and Back: (4 issue miniseries)
Writer: Keith R.A. DeCandido
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Tommy Patterson
#1 description:
Zhaan and D'Argo are alive! Crichton's not married to Aeryn anymore! What's going on? Crichton tries to find out as he finds himself in an alternate timeline. While examining Aeryn and Crichton's son, an accident occurred that sent him into this strange world. How does he get back? Will he ever see Aeryn again?
Scorpius (8 issue miniseries)
Writer: David Mack (@David Mack)
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Mike Ruiz
#0 description:
Beginning a bold new direction in the second year of BOOM! Studios' Farscape comics! A frightening, black-leather clad presence with a face like a skull - the half-breed Scorpius - takes his villainy to new heights. Crichton's worst adversary, fandom's favorite villain, and one of science fiction's greatest antagonists finds himself deposed from his throne on Hyneria and making a bold new discovery that could put him back on top of the Uncharted Territories! Don't miss out on one of science fiction's most enduring characters with a new series written by Farscape creator Rockne S. O'Bannon and scripted by best-selling novelist David Alan Mack (Star Trek: Destiny)! Covers by Nick Runge and Chad Hardin.
Ongoing Series (24 issues)
Writer: Keith R.A. Decandido
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Will Sliney
The first 12 issues consists of several story arcs, while the final 12 were one big storyline, War for the Uncharted Territories.
#1 description:
Holy dren, Farscape is ongoing! Yes, Farscape fans have made the mini-series such successes that we made Farscape an ongoing series! Secrets are revealed, alliances are made, and hearts are broken in this, the start of a new chapter in the lives of your favorite characters! Written by the creator of the show Rockne S. O'Bannon! Covers by Joe Corroney and Dennis Calero.
#5: The beginning of a new Farscape cracker, 'Red Skies at Morning.' The crew of Moya take in all they've seen recently. Crichton, Aeryn, and especially Chiana will never be the same. But soon it will be another member of the ship thrust into the harsh spotlight. The crew visits Pilot's homeworld!
#9:
Two Leviathan crews, the outlaws on Moya, and a new crew of ex-Peacekeepers team up to take on a conspiracy that threatens the end of the Uncharted Territories. Plus, one member of Moya's crew will be changed forever! A new Farscape story from show creator Rockne S. O'Bannon and novelist Keith R.A. DeCandido that cannot be missed! Covers by Joe Corroney and Will Sliney.
#13:Everything you have read in Farscape and Scorpius leads to this! The new year of the Farscape ongoing series starts here. This is sure to be one of the most dramatic for the crew of Moya... if it's not their last. A sprawling new epic from Farscape show creator Rockne S. O'Bannon!
Uncharted Tales: A series of 3 pre-PK Wars miniseries focused on D'Argo
Vol 1: D'Argo's Lament
Writer: Keith R.A. DeCandido
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Tommy Patterson
#1: Ka D'argo lives on - only in this pulse-pistol-pounding Farscape mini-series set in continuity during Season 3 between episodes 'Revenging Angel' and 'Fractures!' Follow the adventures of John Crichton's best friend D'argo as he's forced to not only save the day and end planetary war, he's got to do it all with mouthy 'princess' Jool along for the ride. And that means trouble.
Vol. 2: D'Argo's Trial
Writer: Keith R.A. DeCadido
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Caleb Cleveland
#1: He is a warrior. He is a Luxan. And he has a past. The tragedy behind one of Farscape's greatest characters is explored in this new mini-series. Before his life on Moya, Ka D'Argo struggled to keep his marriage to a Sebacean woman alive under Peacekeeper pressure. And when D'Argo is under pressure, something will explode! Written by Farscape's Keith R.A. DeCandido and Executive Produced by show creator Rockne S. O'Bannon
Vol.3: D'Argo's Quest:
Writer: Keith R.A. DeCandido
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Caleb Cleveland
#1: Cycles ago, D'Argo was convicted of his wife's murder, a murder committed not by D'Argo but by her Peacekeeper brother. Now, D'Argo is on the hunt for this man. What he will soon discover is that the key to his wife's murder is Raxil. Frelling Raxil. Will D'Argo's greatest irritation prove to be his best hope?
Post Peacekeeper Wars:
Vol 1: The Beginning of the End of the Beginning (4 issue miniseries)
Writer: Keith R.A. DeCandido (@KRAD)
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Tommy Patterson
The official description for #1 is fairly generic, so here's my own: Immediately after the end of PK Wars, Rygel, Chiana and new crewmember Jothee visit Hyneria, while John and Aryn adjust to parenthood. A potential new threat emerges.
Vol.2: Strange Detractors: (4 issue miniseries)
Writer: Keith R.A. DeCandido
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Will Sliney
#1 description:
Television's science fiction masterpiece Farscape continues! After the events on Hyneria, the crew of Moya find themselves in the midst of a new, mysterious menace. But the crew will learn that their greatest enemies might just be themselves!
Vol 3: Gone and Back: (4 issue miniseries)
Writer: Keith R.A. DeCandido
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Tommy Patterson
#1 description:
Zhaan and D'Argo are alive! Crichton's not married to Aeryn anymore! What's going on? Crichton tries to find out as he finds himself in an alternate timeline. While examining Aeryn and Crichton's son, an accident occurred that sent him into this strange world. How does he get back? Will he ever see Aeryn again?
Scorpius (8 issue miniseries)
Writer: David Mack (@David Mack)
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Mike Ruiz
#0 description:
Beginning a bold new direction in the second year of BOOM! Studios' Farscape comics! A frightening, black-leather clad presence with a face like a skull - the half-breed Scorpius - takes his villainy to new heights. Crichton's worst adversary, fandom's favorite villain, and one of science fiction's greatest antagonists finds himself deposed from his throne on Hyneria and making a bold new discovery that could put him back on top of the Uncharted Territories! Don't miss out on one of science fiction's most enduring characters with a new series written by Farscape creator Rockne S. O'Bannon and scripted by best-selling novelist David Alan Mack (Star Trek: Destiny)! Covers by Nick Runge and Chad Hardin.
Ongoing Series (24 issues)
Writer: Keith R.A. Decandido
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Will Sliney
The first 12 issues consists of several story arcs, while the final 12 were one big storyline, War for the Uncharted Territories.
#1 description:
Holy dren, Farscape is ongoing! Yes, Farscape fans have made the mini-series such successes that we made Farscape an ongoing series! Secrets are revealed, alliances are made, and hearts are broken in this, the start of a new chapter in the lives of your favorite characters! Written by the creator of the show Rockne S. O'Bannon! Covers by Joe Corroney and Dennis Calero.
#5: The beginning of a new Farscape cracker, 'Red Skies at Morning.' The crew of Moya take in all they've seen recently. Crichton, Aeryn, and especially Chiana will never be the same. But soon it will be another member of the ship thrust into the harsh spotlight. The crew visits Pilot's homeworld!
#9:
Two Leviathan crews, the outlaws on Moya, and a new crew of ex-Peacekeepers team up to take on a conspiracy that threatens the end of the Uncharted Territories. Plus, one member of Moya's crew will be changed forever! A new Farscape story from show creator Rockne S. O'Bannon and novelist Keith R.A. DeCandido that cannot be missed! Covers by Joe Corroney and Will Sliney.
#13:Everything you have read in Farscape and Scorpius leads to this! The new year of the Farscape ongoing series starts here. This is sure to be one of the most dramatic for the crew of Moya... if it's not their last. A sprawling new epic from Farscape show creator Rockne S. O'Bannon!
Uncharted Tales: A series of 3 pre-PK Wars miniseries focused on D'Argo
Vol 1: D'Argo's Lament
Writer: Keith R.A. DeCandido
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Tommy Patterson
#1: Ka D'argo lives on - only in this pulse-pistol-pounding Farscape mini-series set in continuity during Season 3 between episodes 'Revenging Angel' and 'Fractures!' Follow the adventures of John Crichton's best friend D'argo as he's forced to not only save the day and end planetary war, he's got to do it all with mouthy 'princess' Jool along for the ride. And that means trouble.
Vol. 2: D'Argo's Trial
Writer: Keith R.A. DeCadido
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Caleb Cleveland
#1: He is a warrior. He is a Luxan. And he has a past. The tragedy behind one of Farscape's greatest characters is explored in this new mini-series. Before his life on Moya, Ka D'Argo struggled to keep his marriage to a Sebacean woman alive under Peacekeeper pressure. And when D'Argo is under pressure, something will explode! Written by Farscape's Keith R.A. DeCandido and Executive Produced by show creator Rockne S. O'Bannon
Vol.3: D'Argo's Quest:
Writer: Keith R.A. DeCandido
Story: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Artist: Caleb Cleveland
#1: Cycles ago, D'Argo was convicted of his wife's murder, a murder committed not by D'Argo but by her Peacekeeper brother. Now, D'Argo is on the hunt for this man. What he will soon discover is that the key to his wife's murder is Raxil. Frelling Raxil. Will D'Argo's greatest irritation prove to be his best hope?
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Has anyone here read the Flash novel The Haunting of Barry Allen and its continuation(?) Arrow: A Generation of Vipers?
I recently binge-watched the first two Flash seasons and like the series, so I was playing with the idea of reading the Flash novel. On the other hand I dislike the Arrow characters from what I've seen in the Flash and LoT crossovers and the two or three episodes I've seen. With the Flash novel and A Generation of Vipers being some kind of two-parter, I guess my question is two-fold: how prominent are the Arrow characters in the Flash novel and can the Flash novel be read on its own (as in has it a part that is concluded within the Flash novel and only an overarching arc continued into the Archer book)?
I recently binge-watched the first two Flash seasons and like the series, so I was playing with the idea of reading the Flash novel. On the other hand I dislike the Arrow characters from what I've seen in the Flash and LoT crossovers and the two or three episodes I've seen. With the Flash novel and A Generation of Vipers being some kind of two-parter, I guess my question is two-fold: how prominent are the Arrow characters in the Flash novel and can the Flash novel be read on its own (as in has it a part that is concluded within the Flash novel and only an overarching arc continued into the Archer book)?
Oliver plays a relatively significant supporting role in the Flash novel and Barry and Cisco play a major role in the Arrow novel. The Flash novel's A plot is not resolved by the end and continues into the Arrow novel. The B plot from the Flash novel is pretty well wrapped up.
I love both The Flash and Arrow but I will say that I felt The Flash novel was kind of meh, especially since everyone felt slightly out of character. The Arrow novel, surprisingly, was better with the characterizations of Barry and Cisco. I have no idea why the change in quality considering that the same pair of authors wrote both...
I love both The Flash and Arrow but I will say that I felt The Flash novel was kind of meh, especially since everyone felt slightly out of character. The Arrow novel, surprisingly, was better with the characterizations of Barry and Cisco. I have no idea why the change in quality considering that the same pair of authors wrote both...
Thanks for the replies.
I guess since there at least is a resolved B-plot and the eBook is relatively cheap on Amazon.de I will give the Flash novel a try. And who knows, maybe I like Arrow better in prose form. Wouldn't be the first time a character or characters are redeemed “on paper“ for me.
I guess since there at least is a resolved B-plot and the eBook is relatively cheap on Amazon.de I will give the Flash novel a try. And who knows, maybe I like Arrow better in prose form. Wouldn't be the first time a character or characters are redeemed “on paper“ for me.
I personally thought the characterizations in both were pretty good. Just don't go expecting them to slip neatly into the continuity. I can't find my notes to be sure, but from memory, I think there's a place where the Flash novel fits if you fudge the mentioned month; but the Arrow novel can't fit anywhere without ignoring something.
Probably the mention of Felicity as Overwatch.
Belatedly responding to this, as I just found the thread.....
Rockne did not write the stories for the three D'Argo miniseries, though he did approve all three of them. However, I wrote them all by myself.
Also, my Orphan Black book, Classified Clone Report will be out in the middle of this month, after the show finishes its final season (the delay because the book has spoilers for season 5). It's a comprehensive guide to the series, constructed as information gathered by Delphine Cormier over the course of the show (which is why Delphine gets the byline on the cover). [Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | Indie Bound]
Also I want to mention the Nights of the Living Dead anthology, which is a bunch of stories that take place around the seminal 1968 zombie flick, co-edited by Jonathan Maberry and George A. Romero his own self. George sadly died the week after the book was released (at least he got to see it in print.....), and the anthology is a nice tribute to his genius. (Romero pretty much singlehandedly created the zombie subgenre as we know it today.)
I've got a story in the anthology, as do Jonathan and George, as well as NOTLD co-scripter John Russo, and horror legends John Skipp and Joe R. Lansdale, as well as Mira Grant, Craig Engler, Mike Carey, Jay Bonansinga, Ryan Brown, David Wellington, Max Brailler, Carrie Ryan, Isaac Marion, David J. Schow, Brian Keene, Chuck Wendig, and Neal & Brendan Shusterman. [Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | Indie Bound]
Oh, sorry about the mix up with the D'Argo comics. I think either Amazon or Goodreads had both your and Rockne S O'Bannon, so I assumed it was the same set up as the main series.
And since you're here, KRAD, I just wanted to tell you I loved the first miniseries. It flowed perfectly right out of the miniseries, and felt just like a new episode of the show. I really liked finally getting to see Hyneria.
And since you're here, KRAD, I just wanted to tell you I loved the first miniseries. It flowed perfectly right out of the miniseries, and felt just like a new episode of the show. I really liked finally getting to see Hyneria.
Bought the Flash novel and have finished it today. The Arrow characters actually didn't bother me as much as on TV, although the authors have Oliver/Arrow overshadow the actual Flash characters too much once he and his team arrive IMO (he seems like he can't do wrong, everyone admire him etc.). Anyway, I have bought the follow up novel as well, we'll see if it's get worse when it's an official Arrow novel ...
For the Flash novel I would side more with @ATimson here, I think, although there were scenes were some characters felt slightly out of character. Nothing mayor, just some dialogues not feeling 100% true, like the characters were from Earth 1.1
I finished reading @Greg Cox's Warehouse 13 novel, A Touch of Fever last night, and I really enjoyed it.
I'll admit I haven't watched the show since it went off the air, so my memory of it isn't that clear, but from I remember of it, the book did a great job capturing the feel of the show.
The characters all felt like I remembered them, and the story was exactly the kind of story they would have done on the show.
I would highly recommend it for any fans of the show who are looking for a new W13 adventure.
I'll admit I haven't watched the show since it went off the air, so my memory of it isn't that clear, but from I remember of it, the book did a great job capturing the feel of the show.
The characters all felt like I remembered them, and the story was exactly the kind of story they would have done on the show.
I would highly recommend it for any fans of the show who are looking for a new W13 adventure.