This graphic novel was read at Kalimna, Yeranda Cottages, August 2026 The power of human connection is a recurrent theme in human storytelling for one very good reason. While we are very much individuals and should always be firstly defined by who we are alone, it’s an undeniable truth that Continue Reading
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Graphic novel review: Star Trek: Lower Decks – Second Contact by Ryan North / Derek Charm / Jack Lawrence
This graphic novel was read at Kalimna, Yeranda Cottages, Main Creek (Dungog) NSW, August 2026 The streaming version of the series may be dead and buried but thank goodness the graphic novels are not. Star Trek: Lower Decks remains alive and comedically well in a series of graphic novels including Continue Reading
Movie review: Heartstopper Forever
(courtesy IMP Awards) Is anyone really and truly a fan of goodbyes? There’s a saying that flies round when someone skips out on a fond and meaningful farewell that goes something along the lines of “I’m not good at goodbyes”, and it’s said like that person, and that person alone, Continue Reading
Graphic novel review: D’Orc TP#1 by Brett Bean
(courtesy Image Comics) OMG D’orc is fun! SO. MUCH. FUN. Created by Brett Bean, and now its first five issues gathered together in a trade paper, playfully and appealing titled Volume One: The Book of Certain Doom, D’Orc is the kind of goodhearted character you want when you’re trying to Continue Reading
Graphic novel review: “hi, I love u forever” Heartstopper says goodbye with volume 6
(courtesy Hachette Australia) I am not a huge fan of saying goodbye. Oh, I will always front up and do because I am far too sentimental not to, and I will fully lean into the feelings which usually intensely heartbreaking (if you love the person, how can they not be?), Continue Reading
Graphic novel review: Step by Bloody Step by Spurrier-Bergara-Lopes
SNAPSHOTTHERE IS A GIRL. She has no memory and no name. Nothing but a GUARDIAN. An armored giant who protects her from predators and pitfalls. TOGETHER THEY WALK across an extraordinary fantasy world. If they leave the path the air itself comes alive, forcing them onwards. Why? The girl doesn’t Continue Reading
Mini-mass of movie trailers: Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, Ghosts: The Possession of Button House + Klara & the Sun
(via Shutterstock) This is a time grand confessions – I don’t particularly love popcorn. Scandalous, right? Actually, not really, but when you go to the movies as much as I do, a popcorn ambivalence doesn’t really fit with the usual moviegoing vibe (thought I do love choctops and lollies aka Continue Reading
UPCOMING READS: pop culture synergy fun as The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe
(courtesy Nerdist (c) Marvel) SNAPSHOTThe iconic heroes of the Marvel Universe will soon join forces with none other than Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and all the other Muppets. Coming in September is The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1, from a creative team that includes writers Chip Zdarsky, Continue Reading
“Everyone thinks teenage relationships don’t last” … but what if they do, asks Heartstopper Forever
(courtesy IMP Awards) SNAPSHOTHeartstopper Forever, written by Oseman and based on the highly anticipated final installment of their graphic novel series, bids farewell to a group of friends who have won viewers’ hearts since the series debuted in 2022. “Heartstopper starts like a fairy tale and a bit idealistic, in Continue Reading
Graphic novel review: Lightfall (Book 4): A Place Between by Tim Probert
(courtesy Harper Collins Australia) I cannot begin to express how much I’d love the storytelling brilliance and imaginative bravery of Tim Probert’s darkly warm and beautiful Lightfall series. Now four instalments in with the release of Lightfall: A Place Between, which follows from The Girl and the Galdurian (book #1), Continue Reading