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Category Archives: Literature
Updates and Such
Hello friendly (and also unfriendly) readers! I know it’s been a long time since any new posts have graced the pages of my majestic blog and so I decided it was about time to let you all know what the … Continue reading
Posted in Geek Culture, Literature, Philosophy
Tagged douglas adams, neil gaiman, novel, post apocalyptic, science fiction, self publish, zombie apocalypse
2 Comments
The Ineffable Tolkien and the One Ring
This week, we take a more serious turn for yet another look at the wonderful world of Tolkien. Our reader asks: Why oh why does the One Ring turn people invisible in Lord of the Rings? It certainly didn’t turn … Continue reading
The 15 Greatest Graphic Novels Ever
This week on Ask the Dungeon Master we take a look at the wonderful world of graphic novels: In your opinion, what are the top five graphic novels of the past century? -Gremily Let me begin by saying that while … Continue reading
Posted in Comics, Film, Geek Culture, Literature
Tagged akira, all time best, batman, comic book, death note, frank miller, graphic novel, greatest ever, manga, neil gaiman, top 10, v for vendetta
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Battle Royale vs. The Hunger Games
This week we return to our normal format of me ranting about something: What are your thoughts on The Hunger Games vs. Battle Royale? -Grace Books Without Any Pictures I would like to thank you for providing me with the … Continue reading
Posted in Comics, Film, Geek Culture, Literature
Tagged battle royale, greek mythology, hunger games, koushun takami, minotaur, suzanne collins, theseus
16 Comments
42 and the Meaning of Life
Today, we have a chance to really delve into the depths of my omniscience thanks to one of the raddest people on the interweb: Dear Mr. Dungeon Master, What’s the meaning of life? Is it really 42? Your friend, Sarah. http://ThatsAGirlsCar.com … Continue reading
Posted in Literature, Philosophy, Uncategorized
Tagged 42, absurdism, determinism, douglas adams, forty two, life, meaning of life, philosophy, universe
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Tolkien Vs. Lewis: The Fight for Middle-Narnia
In this week’s bonus blog we take another look at Tolkien in a much more serious way. I probably shouldn’t be doing a bonus blog seeing as I keep whining about not having enough questions, but I just can’t help … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Film, Geek Culture, Literature
Tagged english, fight, geek, irish, lewis, literature, lord of the rings, lotr, narnia, tolkien
15 Comments