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By WALLY MONK – Paint Monk’s Library Editor When I heard that Moon Knight was being relaunched this summer (followed in a month or two by my favorite Jungle Lord, Ka-Zar), I was filled with excitement but also with much […]
My interview with Donald Glut was reprinted in the latest issue of Comics Unlimited! If you haven’t read this new bi-monthly yet, it’s one of the best comic mags I’ve enjoyed since Comics Journal was on the shelves years ago. […]
(AUTHOR’S NOTE: It has been no secret that I have had issues with Marvel’s relaunch of Robert E. Howard’s Conan. The one bright spot has been the writing of Jim Zub. I was a fan before he took up the […]
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July 29th, 2020 
Classic Conan Countdown, Reviews 
Comments Off on REVIEW: Conan is “Dwarfed” By A Servant’s Vendetta 
“Conan and his silent companion are outside a mysterious city where everyone – and everything – appears frozen in time. The pair soon learns the frozen citizens are the victims of a long-standing feud between a wizard and his maligned apprentice. Can our Cimmerian set them free and end this ages-old dispute?”
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to The Classic Conan Countdown, a series of reviews focusing on the original 275 issues of Marvel Comics’ Conan the Barbarian, which were published from 1970 to 1993. This is a review of Conan the Barbarian (Vol. 1) #122.)
By WALLY MONK — Paint Monk’s Library Editor
I didn’t realize just how “off” the Conan stories of popular writer J.M.DeMatteis were until I picked up Conan the Barbarian #122. If it were not for the sake of completeness and the Classic Conan Countdown, I would have put the issue down within … (Read More)
July 28th, 2020 Into the Knight Podcast, Moon Knight, Reviews Comments Off on REVIEW: Moonie Meets Lupinar in Hulk Magazine #13 
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Paint Monk’s Library, in collaboration with the enthusiastic staff over at the Into the Knight Podcast, is tackling the Moon Knight chronology! Regularly, we’ll take an in-depth look at the Fist Of Khonshu in a series of reviews, all in order of character appearance! These reviews will appear on Monday each week until we’ve covered them all, or until the enthusiastic Loonies get too exhausted to write. Whichever comes first!)
By REYNALDO G. – Guest Writer
Reading early Doug Moench stories is a bit of a double-edged sword. It’s hard not to like the level of detail the writer puts into setting up a story with so many characters and intricate plots. At the same time, there’s always a danger of the story getting too convoluted.
I’m still of two minds when it comes to this back-up tale of Moon Knight in The Hulk … (Read More)
July 20th, 2020 Classic Role-Playing, Reviews Comments Off on REVIEW: OAR #2 Renews, Refreshes An RPG Classic 
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to Musings from the Monk, a semi-regular column written by the chief archivist and comic nut who organizes Paint Monk’s Library. Expect bloviations on many topics here, from comic books, pop culture, and current events to reviews, random thoughts, and sometimes, things that are even relevant. This week’s topic is the second volume of Goodman Games Original Adventures Reincarnated, “The Isle of Dread”.)
Two years ago, I picked up Goodman Games’ Original Adventures Reincarnated #1, where I re-lived the fun of TSR’s original D&D modules “In Search of the Unknown” and “The Keep on the Borderlands”.
This month, I finally picked up OAR #2 – The Isle of Dread, and I’d like to share just how much I enjoyed this book and the work the fine folks over at Goodman put into making it a success. I’m clearly a bit behind on these … (Read More)
July 14th, 2020 Into the Knight Podcast, Reviews Comments Off on REVIEW: Mediocre Moonie Story in Hulk Magazine #12 
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Paint Monk’s Library, in collaboration with the enthusiastic staff over at the Into the Knight Podcast, is tackling the Moon Knight chronology! Regularly, we’ll take an in-depth look at the Fist Of Khonshu in a series of reviews, all in order of character appearance! These reviews will appear on Monday each week until we’ve covered them all, or until the enthusiastic Loonies get too exhausted to write. Whichever comes first!)
By JUSTIN O. – Guest Writer
While being an entertaining story overall, this issue feels a little weak compared to those that preceded and follow it. The creative team involved did passable work here, but I feel that it’s average at best.
I have always enjoyed Keith Pollard’s artwork but found his take on Marc Spector a little uninspired. In one panel, I had to do a double-take before I realized what I was … (Read More)
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Sometimes the best comics and graphic novels don’t come from big publishers like Marvel and DC.
Today, Paint Monk’s Library scribe Bob Freeman takes a look at the three-part serial graphic novel called “Amiculus” by Ohio native Travis Horseman and popular artist Giancarlo Caracuzzo, whose resume includes work for Marvel, DC and Image Comics. The series was created by Horseman via three different Kickstarter campaigns from 2015-2017. You’ll find Amazon links to each volume in the image gallery contained in the review.)
By BOB FREEMAN – Paint Monk’s Library Writer
I received the three volumes of Amiculus: A Secret History from our esteemed and fearless leader, Wally Monk, some time ago. I apologize for just now getting around to reviewing them, but, well, you know, life sometimes gets in the way.
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but if you look out the window, Rome is burning. The … (Read More)
June 17th, 2020 Classic Conan Countdown, Reviews Comments Off on REVIEW: Pegasi, A Mute, and A Goddess In A Volcano 
“Conan saves a woman and her mute companion but soon learns they are not without resources of their own. Escorted to a land above the clouds by a princess on winged pegasi, the Cimmerian will soon come face to face with the ‘goddess’ who protects them and who allows them to live in their world high above the earth.”
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to The Classic Conan Countdown, a series of reviews focusing on the original 275 issues of Marvel Comics’ Conan the Barbarian, which were published from 1970 to 1993. This is a review of Conan the Barbarian (Vol. 1) #121.)
By BOB FREEMAN — Paint Monk’s Library Writer
… (Read More)“It was TOTALLY INTIMIDATING following Roy Thomas on CONAN. I had such incredible respect for his work on that book (and everything else he did) that I was like a deer in the headlights, measuring every word, wondering
June 15th, 2020 Editorial, Into the Knight Podcast, Moon Knight Comments Off on EDITORIAL: A Genesis – How the Loony Infatuation Began 
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Paint Monk’s Library, in collaboration with the enthusiastic staff over at the Into the Knight Podcast, is tackling the Moon Knight chronology! Each week we’ll take an in-depth look at the Fist Of Khonshu in a series of reviews, all in order of character appearance! These reviews will appear on Monday each week until we’ve covered them all, or until the enthusiastic Loonies get too exhausted to write. Whichever comes first! This week’s installment is a guest editorial by Reynaldo G., the proprietor of the Into the Knight! podcast.)
By REYNALDO G. – Guest Writer
Sometimes you have to stand up for the little guy. That lesser-known, slight of build, wallflower huddled in the corner of the room. Sometimes, they deserve to be noticed every now and again, and that is partly why I chose to dedicate a podcast to the Marvel character … (Read More)
June 10th, 2020 Classic Conan Countdown, Reviews Comments Off on REVIEW: Jenna Faces Erlik in Conan the Barbarian #120 
“Conan’s female companion Jenna has cheated death numerous times, and now the Hand of Erlik comes to claim her! But no matter how hard Conan tries, this adversary is immune to his sword-strokes. Can Jenna’s feminine wiles charm the servant of death, or will she finally meet the demise she has eluded for so long?”
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to The Classic Conan Countdown, a series of reviews focusing on the original 275 issues of Marvel Comics’ Conan the Barbarian, which were published from 1970 to 1993. This is a review of Conan the Barbarian (Vol. 1) #120.)
By ANDY MAGLOTHIN – Paint Monk’s Library Writer
Traveling down a winding road through Shem, Conan and Jenna are startled by the sudden appearance of ghostly, vaporous forms. They hear the sounds of a flute, causing the apparitions to move along with the music. They discover the source of the … (Read More)
May 27th, 2020 Classic Conan Countdown, Reviews Comments Off on REVIEW: A Ghost From the Past Returns in Conan #119 
“Conan feels a brooding and malevolent presence watching him from the darkness, and he’s in no mood to celebrate despite recently reuniting with a long lost flame. As the mysterious entity from the shadows reveals itself, our barbarian is drawn into an interdimensional confrontation by a member of his own family!”
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to The Classic Conan Countdown, a series of reviews focusing on the original 275 issues of Marvel Comics’ Conan the Barbarian, which were published from 1970 to 1993. Installments of the countdown appear weekly on Wednesdays. This is a review of Conan the Barbarian (Vol. 1) #119.)
By WALLY MONK — Paint Monk’s Library Editor
J.M. DeMatteis’ run on Conan continues in this issue, and somehow, his take on the Cimmerian just seems off. DeMatteis is an extremely talented writer, but as other Librarians have mentioned here, he just never seems to get … (Read More)
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Do you enjoy Robert E. Howard's classic Cimmerian in comic book form? Join Paint Monk's Library bloggers, as we review all 275 issues of Marvel's original Conan the Barbarian series. New installments added regularly!
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Moon Knight Squares Off with The Sun King
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By WALLY MONK - Paint Monk's Library Editor
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