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• 1990s Superheroes
  If you picked up a comic book, what would be some of the cues that would tip you off that it was written in the 1990s?  If you were doing a parody of 1990s superheroes, what would your approach be? […]
• The Death and Return of Superman
  This is pretty brilliant, albeit not safe for work. […]
• Ani’s Review Forum
  “Hi there, I’m Ani, a newbie to posting but a long time reader, and I’d like some opinions.   My newest idea is about a teenage girl named Jessie who has been working to defeat the forces of the supernatural since she was ten years old, when the ghost of her mother returned to help […]
• Using the Evil Overlord List to Write More Interesting Villains
  1. If a competent villain must make one of the huge villain mistakes on the Evil Overlord List, the villain should have a good reason to do so. Here are some examples: For example, generally, it’s a mistake to try capturing a hero rather than just killing him (because the hero will always escape).   However, […]
• Hobbes’ Review Forum
  Please see the comments below. […]
• Green Kid’s Review Forum
  Green Kid says: “I’ve started work on a teen superhero novel about a boy who develops super powers after being exposed to a chemical dumped in the local lake by a large corporation conducting research on possible ways to create a superhuman. It’s very early in the process and I’ve barely written anything, but I’d […]
• Creative Ways to Use Supersenses
  I wouldn’t recommend giving your characters supersenses unless they develop a character and/or serve an important plot purpose.  Otherwise, they’re probably wasted space.   1. You can use supersenses to develop an unusual point of view.  For example, maybe a nonhuman is supernaturally talented at perceiving something highly relevant to his species and/or cul […]