He is generally credited as the most definitive force in the history of Swamp Thing, crafting the most iconic depiction of the character and perhaps single-handedly ushering in a wave of post-modernism into the world of American comic books. It’s somewhat depressing to see how bitter his experiences with DC and Marvel have made him, but there’s no denying his talent. There’s a lot of discussion over Moore’s work and he is rightly regarded as a visionary in the field of comics. It’s a run which has been covered many different times, and part of me wishes that Vertigo would either spring for an oversized edition or even a complete omnibus, but that’s really the only complaint I can level against the volumes collected here. DC has begun reissuing Moore’s entire run on the title.
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Her new book, SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver and More Resilient (Sept 2015), reveals a decade’s worth of scientific research into the ways all games change how we respond to stress, challenge, and pain. Jane's other healthcare games include collaborations with the American Heart Association and the Myelin Repair Foundation. With more than 400,000 players, it is currently under study at OSU Medical Center and the University of Pennsylvania. Her best-known project is SuperBetter, a mobile app and web-based game that helps individuals challenge personal health challenges (depression, anxiety, chronic pain, stress reduction), and get support from their "allies" - real-life friends and family. Jane is notable for bringing gaming to the healthcare space. She has created games for organizations such as the World Bank, the Olympic Games, the American Heart Association, the New York Public Library, and many more. Jane McGonigal is today's leading speaker on the engagement economy and the application of game-design to the real world. As always, Heyer commands the setting with convincing descriptions, lively historical characters, and an authenticity that makes one believe it is truly 1746. In the Masqueraders there are escaped Jacobite rebels, siblings cross-dressing and pretending a part, an egotistical father pulling the strings, unlikely romance, and a lot of fun. The series collecting stories written by Ed Brubaker (plus a couple co-written by Geoff Johns). After the first couple of chapters, however, the plot unfolds to reveal Heyer's mastery. Whether reading print version or listening to audio, it takes a little concentration to sort out the Peter/Prudence and the Kate/Robin characters. The Masqueraders performed by Eleanor Yates is superb! She has a soothing alto voice, and she has mastered the careful timing needed for this difficult novel. 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