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Write up on Roger Zelazny’s Nine Princes in Amber

Background of Study Roger Zelazny (1937-1995), was a popular American science fiction and fantasy author often associated with the “American New Wave” of authors who entered the scene in 1960s. These authors were often less concerned with hard sciences, like physics and astronomy, and more interested in exploring the human condition using science fictional settings

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Write up on Brian Cosgrove and Mark Hall ‘s danger mouse & Count Duckula

Introduction Brian Cosgrove and Mark Hall met sometime in the 50s when they both attended Manchester College of Art & Design. After graduating they both spent a period of time producing graphics for Granada Television though seemingly Hall at least had higher aspirations than this as he left in the early 70s and formed his

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Write up on Tyroc DC Comics Universe’s first African American Superhero

Literature Review Tyroc, the Legion of Super-Heroes’ first black member, is someone who tends to invoke extreme reactions. First introduced in Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #216 (April 1976), Tyroc was one of DC Comics’ earliest black heroes. Mal Duncan of the Teen Titans predates him, but Tyroc even predates the legendary Black Lightning

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