Crazy Train - First To Eleven

"Horror author Nick Steen is having visions . . . A sinister Black Steeple; eerie lights in the sky that look like a Catherine wheel but are not remotely a Catherine wheel . . . Plus a giant skeleton with a moustache. Are they omens? Auguries? Portenderings of things to come? (Spoiler: yes, they are.) For Nick Steen's imagination is bursting out of his brain and threatening to burst in turn the entirety of Stalkford. Can Nick stop the aforesaid bursting? Or have things already slightly burst regardless? Is all that we see or seem merely a dream within an Earth that's been bursted?" This is a surreal book. I had seen Darkplace and decided to check it out. I did sometimes think to just stop reading it. It is funny but tedious too. If you decide to read it, grab a glass of Kombucha, put on some Barry Man-ilo and dive in. In his first memoir, beloved comedian and national treasure Bill Bailey shares stories of his life - and the animals he's met along the way.

 THE MINISTRY OF COMPLIANCE VOL 1

The Devolution’s invasion of Earth will be thwarted by coups and conspiracy unless Avigail can unite her extraterrestrial brethren. Comics’ next sci-fi epic begins in this oversized series from John Ridley.

Thirty-seven years ago, Earth was secretly invaded by an alien force known as the Devolution, and they’ve been shaping the direction of humanity ever since. Why? To prepare us to be assimilated into their empire…

The Devolution has 13 ministries, each responsible for manipulating a different aspect of human life. The Ministry of Compliance, the most feared of all the ministries, led by the fierce Avigail Senna, keeps every ministry in line and focused on the empire’s mission. Just as their mission is on the verge of success and Earth is about to be assimilated, the empire suffers a horrific blow.

For the survival of her people and herself, Avigail must rally the ministries together. A feat made near impossible as tensions and conspiracies run rampant.

I enjoyed this book. It did remind me of John Wick and Mission Impossible. Great artwork and story. I will continue the series. The protagonist is tough as Amanda Waller. Kingsley is an attractive woman. The greymatter weapon I liken to a lightsabre. It is does contain gory scenes. MS MARVEL FISTS OF JUSTICE A deadly swarm of robotic parasites are terrorising New York - and Ms. Marvel's determined to find out who's behind it. But this is one mission she's not undertaking alone! Teaming up with Wolverine, Moon Knight and Venom, the young hero and her allies uncover a sinister plot that could have devastating consequences for the entire planet! Reprinting Ms. Marvel & Wolverine #1, Ms. Marvel & Moon Knight #1 and Ms. Marvel An interesting team up. Some messed up things do happen. I have been following the films and tv series. VIXEN NYC VOLUME SIX Navigating your first year of college is hard just imagine having to navigate newfound superpowers at the same time! Mari's first year of college is full of exciting new things she's just reconnected with her extended family, moved to New York City, and is ready to step into her power. And with the ancestral totem her family passed down, her power is about to mean a whole lot more! Turns out this family heirloom also can give you the powers of the animal kingdom? Now it's up to Mari to learn how to use her powers and protect the world around her! If you liked Black Panther, Thor, Loki, Ironheart, Wonderman, Luke Cage, Black Lightening then check it out. I like the colours. There are various members of the Justice League that are featured. MILES MORALES SPIDER-MAN Ultimatum is here - and New York doesn't know what hit it! But while chasing this mysterious villain from a familiar place, Miles Morales finds himself in an awkward situation involving his uncle. And when something huge happens, the young Spider-Man is faced with a dilemma that could threaten everything he holds dear! Caught in the middle of a war between Ultimatum and the old guard, Miles crosses paths with a classic Spidey villain - and the lives of more than one Morales are on the line! Collects Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2018) #16-21. It's Moraleses vs. monsters as the Ultimatum saga reaches its chaotic conclusion! Miles is taking on his biggest responsibility yet: babysitting his new little sister, Billie! But fussiness and feeding time are the least of their problems, because there's something horrific stirring underground! Meanwhile, Miles' uncle Aaron has made a deal with a different kind of monster - the villainous Ultimatum - and he's about to get bitten! And to make things worse, when the government outlaws teenage super heroes, life must change for Brooklyn's young Spider-Man! It's time for the next generation to stand together - or fall apart! But will Miles' greatest enemy be. ANNE FRANK THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL The Diary of a Young Girl abridged for younger readers and published in memory of Anne Frank, who died 70 years ago, just weeks before the end of World War II. Sensitively edited and with a connecting commentary by editor, Mirjam Pressler, the abridged edition of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank gives younger readers their first introduction to the extraordinary diary of an ordinary girl who has long become a household name. This abridged edition has a short prologue written by the editor, Mirjam Pressler, as well as a connecting commentary. There are beautiful line drawings, family photographs, and an Afterword to explain why the Diary ends so abruptly. This shorter edition is suitable for younger children who want to read Anne's diary for themselves. NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Updated with enlightening new material, this is the complete, definitive edition of Anne Frank’s diary, “the single most compelling personal account of the Holocaust” This is a book that I had been meaning to read.

 Anne was intelligent and honest. The book had contained topics which an adult would have discussed. The version I read was abridged and translated. I do wonder what she would make of 2026. I do feel sorry for her. Her story needed to be told.