The second version of DC Comics’ Outsiders. So, the 1986-1992 Adventures of the Outsiders and The Outsiders material, plus contemporary appearances. Meant to be read after the article about the first version of the Outsiders.

A haunted and sinister-looking, less-than-legal professional pilot. Could be useful in many stories.

One of Skeletor’s baddies in the vintage Masters of the Universe cartoon. Serpent man with built-in knockout gas.

The ur-group-of-comic-book-adventurers, created by Jack Kirby during the late 1950s. This two-part article dwelves deep into the entire Kirby run, chums ! For scientific discovery !

The ur-group-of-comic-book-adventurers, created by Jack Kirby during the late 1950s. This is the second half of the profile – the first half is there.

The post-alien-apocalypse setting seen in the Defiance TV show on SyFy and the Defiance 2050 MMORPG by Trion. This is part #2 – the series starts with this article.

A FAQ article listing the means of exploring writeups.org, with quick comments about the advantages of each method.

A defender of virgin forest with surprisingly powerful elemental powers. Obscure Marvel Comics character.

The evil villain in black in 1980s heroic fantasy schlock movie Hawk the Slayer. He was played by Jack Palance, y’know.

Odd little, pliable androids who once took on the Justice League of America. They can thus be interesting opponents.

A minor good guy in 1980s heroic fantasy schlock movie Hawk the Slayer. He had a repeating crossbow. Repeating crossbows were really cool back then. If you were extremely geeky.

This profile is about the sword-and-sciencery (new word !) heroine Starfire, back in 1976. Only a young woman’s sword and her courage will challenge the inhuman hordes who would enslave her people !

Second half of our profile for this post-apoc heroic fantasy barbarian swordswoman with a laser. Yes, of course it was the 1970s. This series of profiles starts with our Fifteen Worlds of the DC Implosion article.

The King of Ferelden is a major character in Dragon Age stories (primarily the prequel novels, The Stolen Throne and The Calling). This first chapter covers the Fereldan war of independence, the Theirin dynasty, the runup to the Fifth Blight, etc..

The second third of our full profile for Maric Theirin, the rightful King of Ferelden, as he appears in Dragon Age prequel novel The Stolen Throne, by David Gaider. The first part is here.

This cover Maric from the Dragon Age saga as King of Ferelden. From the taking of the throne up to his death. This entry is part of a series that starts with a much younger Maric.

An obscure Marvel Comics metal-controlling alien. He’s rather powerful, actually.

A minor good guy in 1980s heroic fantasy schlock movie Hawk the Slayer. She’s a nameless witch. But a good witch.

An AIM engineer/fighter who received Asgardian DNA and now lives on Asgard.

One of the main villains in the 1988 Willow fantasy/adventure movie. Hulking, ominous military leader.

An interesting 1966-1967 Charlton Comics hero. Not unlike a proto-Iron Fist.

The space misandrist enemy of Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah, by golly ! Who was a goofy, not-highbrow parody of Filipina national super-heroine Darna.

A vengeful mime who once clashed with Batman and Robin. Minor character, but she worked surprisingly well and returned in unexpected media.

The post-alien-apocalypse setting seen in the Defiance TV show on SyFy and the Defiance 2050 MMORPG by Trion. Plus a sample character, the game’s plot, typical weapons, some notable NPCs, etc..

A pulpish horror-fantasy warrior queen from sleazy early 1970s Warren Publishing comics magazine. She’s a Gardner Fox character.

A minor good guy in 1980s heroic fantasy schlock movie Hawk the Slayer. He’s a giant with a maul.

A Legion of Super-Heroes enemy and Fatal Five replacement member. Acid touch, experienced mercenary.

A window into the Destiny “epic sci-fi” video game universe. To learn about the Worm Gods, the Sword Logic, the Traveller’s Ghosts, the Last City, the European Dead Zone, the Rasputin Warmind, the Infinite Forest, etc..

An old Iron Man enemy who appeared about once, but has a sliver of cool to him. Super-strength, radioactivity.

A minor good guy in 1980s heroic fantasy schlock movie Hawk the Slayer. Stoic Elven super-archer.