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Logan's Run: Omnibus by William F. Nolan

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adventurous emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The first section is a more or less true to the book comic of the original story. The artwork nods to the 70's movie, but is distinct in its own right, and makes a couple of changes to the story that make sense for the medium. The rest of the included stories vary in art style from simplistic to lush, with varying degrees of logic in the world created. Overall, a fun read
By Your Command Vol 1: The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to Battlestar Galactica: Original Series and Galactica by Alan Stevens, Fiona Moore

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adventurous hopeful informative lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

4.0

A good summary of the 78 series and the sequel series as well. I was hoping for more production background, but the plot summaries of all the produced episodes and the unmade scripts were very thorough. Overall, an excellent read for fans of these series
A Brief History of Black Holes: And why nearly everything you know about them is wrong by Becky Smethurst

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challenging funny informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

This book explains a number of concepts in astrophysics in clear, simple terms without condescending to the reader. Very thoroughly footnoted, with a little humour as well
Power Man & Iron Fist Epic Collection Vol. 2: Revenge! by Frank Miller, Jo Duffy, Denny O'Neil

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The Armageddon Factor: The Rise of Christian Nationalism in Canada by Marci McDonald

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challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

As a Canadian, I was surprised at the amount of influence placed on our political culture from the States, but I guess it was inevitable given our proximity and similarities. This is a very informative book
Logan's Run: Vintage Movie Classics by William F. Nolan, George Clayton Johnson

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adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Interesting take on a dystopia, this version is very different from the 70's movie. A fun adventure story with some interesting ideas embedded if you want to dig for them. Overall, a fun, quick read
Marvel Masterworks: Ghost Rider Vol. 3 by Donald F. Glut, Roger McKenzie, Don Perlin, Jim Shooter, Gil Kane, Don Heck, Tom Sutton, Gerry Conway

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adventurous dark hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Fun 70's comic cheese, but the character and myths of the Ghost Rider are deepened and expanded
Ghost Rider Masterworks Vol. 2 (Ghost Rider (1973-1983)) by Bill Mantlo

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

More fun 70's comic cheese. Johnny's character is changed from a damned soul to a hero in several adventures, and starts interacting with other Marvel characters on a regular basis. 
Classic Cocktails Done Well: Tried-And-True Recipes for the Home Bartender by Faith Hingey

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informative lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

5.0

Beautifully photographed cocktails with simple, easy to follow recipes and thorough, simple descriptions of techniques. A great starting guide for simple classic cocktails
Luke Cage Epic Collection: Retribution by Archie Goodwin, Steve Englehart, Tony Isabella

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Fun slice of 70's cheese, with a colourful cast and some weird side characters