Heather E. Houston

Women’s Work

Women’s Work

Geek culture is in its golden age. The ability to understand and connect to this world isn't as male dominated as many believe. We have come a long way since Ada Lovelace scribbled her "Notes" and Mary Shelley published The Modern Prometheus anonymously. Check the...

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The Return of Doctor Mysterio DVD/Blu Ray Review

The Return of Doctor Mysterio DVD/Blu Ray Review

Harmony Shoal is back and waiting patiently for you to turn your pretty, little head in the Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio DVD/Blu Ray with extra features released by BBC Home Entertainment. I was hooked from the moment I saw swinging, red satin. He then...

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Supergirl 2X14 Review

Supergirl 2X14 Review

Supergirl 2x14CW Season 2 Episode 14 "Homecoming" This "Homecoming" sends us reeling as we ride the roller-coaster of intrigue and suspense that leaves us with more questions than answers. As lighthearted as the last episode (Mr. and Mrs. Mxyzptlk) was is how deep...

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An RPG Journey: The Path Less Traveled

An RPG Journey: The Path Less Traveled

My love for tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) did not take the conventional path. As the only child of a single mother, my resources were limited. However, we were able to afford cards, which I would deal out to each imaginary player and makeup games to get them to...

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Supergirl: Being Super #1 (Review)

Supergirl: Being Super #1 (Review)

Supergirl: Being Super #1 DC Comics Story: Mariko Tamaki Penciller: Joelle Jones Inkers: Sandu Florea Colorist: Kelly Fitzpatrick We all know the story. Girl of unknown origins. Girl has superpowers. Girl hides superpowers. You would believe...

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Getting Back to the Basics of Fantasy Roleplay Games

Getting Back to the Basics of Fantasy Roleplay Games

In the age of better graphics and faster computers, the gaming scene is experiencing a shift and not necessarily in the direction many would expect. We will explore some tabletop roleplaying game (TRPG) basics and how to get started. More and more people are putting...

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Super Monster in “Superman” #13 (review)

Superman #13 DC Comics Story: Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason Penciller: Doug Mahnke Inkers: Jaime Mendoza, Keith Champagne, and Norm Rapmund Colorist: Wil Quintana Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason wrapped up this arc with a pretty, little bow. However, I...

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The Past is Never Far Behind in “Nightwing” #11 (Review)

Nightwing #11 DC Comics Written by: Tim Seeley Art by: Marcus To Dick Grayson's Robin was never my favorite character. He was cheesy and one-dimensional in a scenario that begged for more. Conversely, Nightwing questions all he’s ever known and attempts to find who he...

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He Who Smelt It in “Teen Titans Go!” #19 (Review)

Teen Titans Go!: #19 DC Comics - Precog-Sniffin' Story by: Paul Morrissey & Heather Nuhfer Art by: Marcelo Dichiara - The Herring King Story by: Ivan Cohen Art by: Marcelo Dichiara It should come as no surprise that this series is geared for younger...

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Doctor Who: A Matter of Life and Death Volume 1 (Review)

Doctor Who: A Matter of Life and Death TPB This trade could have gone one of two ways. This Doctor Who story could have been contrived and overworked, or it could embody the essence of the Eighth Doctor (8). I’m happy to say that George Mann’s words and Emma Vieceli’s...

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