Monthly Archives: January 2014

Justice League 2017; Bad Idea

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Cian Beirdd

Don’t get me wrong, I love the idea of another bunch of superheroes banding together for whatever excuse. The interactions of godlike beings is always entertaining, especially when they are portrayed with such typically human qualities as the Fantastic Four … Continue reading →

Posted in Comic book heroes, Sci Fi/Fantasy | Tagged Avenger, Avengers, Batman, captain america, DC Comics, Fantastic Four, Hulk, Ironman, Joss Whedon, Mr. Fantastic, Nick Fury, Superman, thor, Wonder Woman | 9 Comments

Story Promo: De Excidio Gildae

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Cian Beirdd

If you liked the ideas in “Age of Arthur”, here’s a chance to read a story set in that universe. I have been publishing my shorts on Smashwords.com and they allow me to make coupons on occasion. So, go to https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/388335  … Continue reading →

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Role of the Hero in Society: Enemies

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Cian Beirdd

Just as the hero is consistently representative of the dominant culture group, so too his enemies tend to have the same characteristics. In the ancient past they were a rationalization of the conquered peoples. The giants among the Norse, the … Continue reading →

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The Role of the Hero in Society; Attributes

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Cian Beirdd

As an historian, I understand that one of the best ways of understanding nearly any aspect of a society is to understand where it comes from. Take superheroes, for instance. Throughout the world they all have some basic features. Now … Continue reading →

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Cap vs. Supes

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Cian Beirdd

With Batman rejuvenated, Superman on track, and a Legion of Superheroes on the cinematic horizon I thought the time was right for a simple comparison of the ideal American heroes from the two major American pantheons – Captain America and … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: January 2014

Justice League 2017; Bad Idea

Story Promo: De Excidio Gildae

Role of the Hero in Society: Enemies

The Role of the Hero in Society; Attributes

Cap vs. Supes

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