(Journalism & Publishing) any of various comic-strip characters with superhuman abilities or magical powers, wearing a distinctive costume, and fighting against evil Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 200...
As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon knows she has to hide her magic, keep her head down, and stay away from other witches so their powers don’t mingle and draw attention. And as an orphan who lost her parents at a young age and was raised by strangers, she’s used ...
With Quinn’s help, Elena carves a safe new life as a barmaid, but when she is attacked, her powers awaken with shocking ferocity. Elena’s explosion of magic creates a power surge that attracts the attention of magical investigators, sent to uncover and contain the source of the power sur...
Powers & Abilities:Shapeshifting Also ranks #19 onThe Best PlayStation 2 Characters Also ranks #26 onThe Greatest RPG Characters of All Time Also ranks #27 onThe Best Final Fantasy Characters of All Time 37 Squall Leonhart Final Fantasy VIII ...
*Magic, or other-worldly powers, are a key part of plot/story/character abilities *Often takes place in medieval times, with swords, armour and medieval-style castles and towns *Features a good vs evil story (but this is tending more towards shades of grey in modern epic fantasy) *Relies...
They’ve temporarily lost their powers and their home to the Frost Giants. Read More Kat Hooper and Marion Deeds´s rating: 3 | Neil Gaiman | Audio, Children | SFF Reviews | 5 comments | The Graveyard Book: Even the dead characters seem alive The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman ...
And following 1972’s Dying Inside— whose central conceit of a telepath losing his powers has often been seen as corresponding to Silverberg’s self-professed, supposed diminution of his own writing abilities (not that any reader would ever be aware of it) — for the first time in the ...
A seminal work in both the horror and fantasy genres, F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu is a chilling, atmospheric masterpiece that introduced the world to an iconic monster. This expressionist German film imbues its titular vampire with supernatural powers, creating a fantastical antagonist who preys on ...
Combat sees Geralt wielding two swords, a silver blade for monsters and a steel one for humans, along with magical powers that give him an edge both in and out of battles. When you’re not busy slaying mythical beasts, you’re free to take in the local sights and explore Witcher 3’s...
“Willett’s novel will please fantasy junkies with its intricate details; yet there’s also an appealing poetry to Ariane’s story, best manifested when she learns to use her powers to merge with water and transport herself wherever it flows.Song of the Swordis a unique twist on the old ...