Frank Herbert's Centennial
Frank Herbert’s Dune contains numerous layers of reference, resonance and meaning. Some of those resonances have a distinctly Howardian feel.
Read MoreThe Savage Swords of Howard Chaykin
Comics legend, Howard Chaykin, turned seventy years old today. A fifty-year veteran of the industry, he's known more nowadays for his controversial comics series of the last three-plus decades. However, he initially made his bones in the '70s doing lots of cool space opera and sword and sorcery.
Read MoreTompkins at 60
Today Steve Tompkins would have turned 60, had he not passed into the West back on March 23, 2009. Steve was only 48 years old when he died and the world of Howard studies is far poorer for it.
Read MoreSteve Tompkins: Walking Up and Down in the Earth
As eloquent, insightful and amusing as ever, Steve Tompkins addressed the paucity of good sword & sorcery movies and pointed out how S&S fans kind of make do by enjoying films that display some of the elements found in the sacred genre.
Read MoreRemembering Steve Tompkins
October 6, 2020, would have been the sixtieth birthday of Steve Tompkins. Steve died of a heart-attack back on March 23, 2009, at the age of 48. His untimely death was, of course, a profound tragedy to those who had the pleasure of knowing him personally.
Read MoreLords of Light! Thundarr Turns Forty
The very first episode of Thundarr the Barbarian aired on this date in 1980. Forty years later, the series still boasts a cadre of devoted fans
Read MoreThe DMRtian Chronicles, 10/4/2020
This week: A new Conan TV series, sword-and-planet novels by Moorcock and Burroughs, Lovecraft, Jack Vance, ‘80s sword-and-sorcery films, ‘50s viking films, and more.
Read MoreGanbat Badamkhand: The Frazetta of the Gobi
Ganbat Badamkhand might be the coolest artist you’ve never heard of.
Read MoreImaro: The Naama War by Charles R. Saunders
As many of you know Charles R. Saunders passed away earlier this year. His passing went unnoticed by the world until recently. When it became public knowledge social media lit up with an outpouring of sentiment for the loss of such a well liked and underrated author. If you have never read his Imaro series, you are in for a treat.
Read MoreRichard Corben: Heartland Legend
Over the last half-century, Richard Corben has blessed his fans with art that, quite frankly, no other artist could have. His artwork--especially his airbrushed art--had no precedents and, even today, there are very few artists who can legitimately claim to carry on his unique legacy.
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