The DMRtian Chronicles, 1/6/2019
This week: Bran Mak Morn, Fritz Leiber, pulps of the past, present and future, a Solomon Kane comic, and more.
Read MoreSaddle Up With the Grey Bastards
“Sons of Anarchy in Middle Earth!” or “Mad Max in Tolkien’s Middle Earth!” Solid marketing, that, if a little heavy-handed.
Read MoreAlcatena: The Argentinean Master
In a perfect world, Alcatena would be a household name here in the United States, gracing the shelves of bookstores and comic stores alike, just as he is in Europe and Argentina.
Read MoreThe Reliquarians
Our New Year’s Guest Bloggerama kicks off with Robert M. Price reminiscing about a group of pulp enthusiasts known as The Reliquarians.
Read MoreFrank Kelly Freas: He Could've Been a Contender
On January 2, 2005, SFF lost one of its greats: Frank Kelly Freas. Freas possesses far greater stature in the field of SF art than he does in that of fantasy. This post will look at what fantasy art FKF left us and what a loss it was that he didn't pursue fantasy art commissions more vigorously.
Read MoreA Look Back: Deuce's Books of 2018
Dave, our Most Fearsome and Dread Editor here at DMR, had posted his own 2018 book list and I resolved to post one of my own. I had been very remiss in getting several book reviews up in 2018 and I felt that, at least, I should mention those worthy tomes in a post here at the DMR blog.
Read MorePainting Metal: Jim Fitzpatrick
Jim Fitzpatrick was right there during the formative years of heavy metal, creating classic album covers for Thin Lizzy. His work still appears on metal CDs to this day. Let's take a look at Jim's heavy metal legacy (thus far).
Read MoreThe DMRtian Chronicles, 12/30/2018
This week: Ki-Gor, Fritz Leiber, Berni Wrightson, and lots of Conan.
Read MoreQuick Reviews: Grey Maiden by Arthur D. Howden Smith
Howden Smith is a rare name to mention this era and it's a damn shame because he was one of the stars of Adventure and chances are his work influenced Robert E. Howard himself.
Read MoreLemmy: Death of a Legend
By 1980, Lemmy and his band, Motorhead, stood atop the British charts. By 1984, the other two members of the "classic" lineup had left the band. A decade of work, shot to hell. Lemmy didn't care. He had a fearsome reputation and prowess to burn. That would have to be enough.
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