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The Fantasy Novelist's Exam

"Ever since J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis created the worlds of Middle Earth and Narnia, it seems like every windbag off the street thinks he can write great, original fantasy, too. The problem is that most of this "great, original fantasy" is actually poor, derivative fantasy. Frankly, we're sick of it, so we've compiled a list of rip-off tip-offs in the form of an exam. We think anybody considering writing a fantasy novel should be required to take this exam first. Answering "yes" to any one question results in failure and means that the prospective novel should be abandoned at once."

Don't necessarily agree with all of its no-nos, but amusing nonetheless.

[Obit] By the Rocket's Red Glare

( Dave Stevens, 1955-2008 )

It's amazing. After years of fantasizing about [Bettie Page], I'm now driving her to cash her Social Security checks.

Also, we lost Jerry Serpe, longtime DC colorist. They will both be missed.

I request the Cone of Silence

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/getsmart/

"How do I know you're not CONTROL?"
"If I were CONTROL, you'd already be dead."
"And if you were CONTROL, you'd already be dead."
"Neither of us is dead, so I'm obviously not from CONTROL."
...
"That actually makes sense."

Would you believe it actually looks that it might be pretty good?