Tag Archives: Spiderman

Superhero Superpowers

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Cian Beirdd

One of the reasons I’ve never been able to place comic book heroes in the science fiction or the fantasy genres has been common sense. Science fiction might take the idea of faster-than-light travel and run with it, but there … Continue reading →

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Life

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Cian Beirdd

I have a miniatures collection. It consists of Star Wars Force wielders like Sith, Jedi, and the occasional independent. I also have Marvel and DC comics figures; no minions just the heroes and villains themselves. I plan to get some … Continue reading →

Posted in Comic book heroes, Frank Herbert, George Lucas, I.Q., J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert Howard, Sci Fi/Fantasy, Science Fiction, Stan Lee, Star Wars, The Force | Tagged Anakin Skywalker, Batgirl, Batman, Black Widow, Bruce Lee, Buffy, captain america, Catwoman, Chosen One, Conan the Barbarian, Daredevil, Darth Sidious, DC, DC Comics, Dr. Who, Fantastic Four, Frank Herbert, Guardians of the Galaxy, Hercules, High Evolutionary, Hulk, Invisible Woman, Ironman, Jean Grey, Justice League, King Arthur, Lone Ranger, Magneto, Marvel, Mr. Fantastic, Nick Fury, Ozymandias, Paul Atreides, punisher, Riddick, Scarlet Witch, Spiderman, Star Wars, Storm, Supergirl, Superman, Tardis, thor, Time Lord, Wasp, Wonder Woman, x-men, Xia | 8 Comments

Lovecraft and Heroic Mythology

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Cian Beirdd

I’ve noticed two intriguing trends over the last few years. First is the superhero tale. Of course the big story there is Marvel, every summer since the first Ironman movies the studio has dominated the cinema scene. Star Wars and … Continue reading →

Posted in Comic book heroes, Sci Fi/Fantasy, Science Fiction, Star Wars | Tagged Anakin Skywalker, Avenger, Avengers, Batgirl, Batman, Black Widow, Buffy, Catwoman, Chosen One, comic, Conan the Barbarian, Daredevil, Darth Sidious, DC Comics, Fantastic Four, Guardians of the Galaxy, H.P. Lovecraft, Hercules, High Evolutionary, Hulk, Invisible Woman, Ironman, Jean Grey, Magneto, Marvel, Mr. Fantastic, Nick Fury, Ozymandias, punisher, Robert Howard, Scarlet Witch, Spiderman, Star Wars, Storm, Supergirl, Superman, thor, Wasp, Wonder Woman, x-men, Yoda | 8 Comments

Demi-Gods; the World’s First Superheroes

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Cian Beirdd

This spring and summer we have Spider-Man, Captain America, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Next summer promises to be even better with Avengers 2 anchoring and Star Wars Episode 7 in the fall. Sure we have romances, action, fantasy, … Continue reading →

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Isaac Asimov

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Cian Beirdd

For nearly forty years that galaxy “far, far away” has been an icon of Western civilization. I should know, I’ve studied every aspect of it – technological, spiritual, cultural, and its many diverse characters. For nearly a century the universes … Continue reading →

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Lightsaber and hand-to-hand Fighting

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Cian Beirdd

In an attempt to systematize the fighting abilities of characters from different universes, I have below listed those elements that are considered important. For instance, whereas the natural swordfighting abilities are of importance in the Star Wars universe, athletic prowess … 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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The Role of Comics; Mythology’s Integrity

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Cian Beirdd

The other day I had this (otherwise) perfectly sane person ask me why I was so interested in comics. It wasn’t the first time I’ve been posed the question. Normally I take on my most pompous posture and say something … Continue reading →

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Comics: Strength and Athleticism

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Cian Beirdd

So as usual, Marvel is fairly specific with the strength of it characters and DC is not. I estimated for them, and have listed below most of the more significant. In addition, I’ve given them all athletic ratings (agility, efficiency … Continue reading →

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	Cian Beirdd on Comic Book Character I.Q.
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	Cian Beirdd on Comic Book Character I.Q.
	George on Comic Book Character I.Q.