Category Archives: Comic Books

Sidestepping Across The Multiverse: Part Nine.

Posted on 2023/01/12 by The Hook

Where were we? Oh yeah, William Nemesis had just been turned into a frog. (Admittedly, it wasn’t one of his finer moments – though he’d certainly experienced stranger.) Unlike his cartoon counterparts or telepaths of great renown (Nemesis’ telepathic abilities … Continue reading →

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Sidestepping Across The Multiverse: Part Four.

Posted on 2022/11/19 by The Hook

Tommy Preston’s mind was roaring as his brain desperately attempted to process the input his bloodshot eyes were delivering. The tendons in his neck were strained to their limits as he pushed against the telekinetic hold William Nemesis continued to … Continue reading →

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The Hook Hits Comic-Con!

Posted on 2012/06/09 by The Hook

As adults we have very “special days” to look forward to – we’re too busy making sure days like Christmas are special for the rugrats to really enjoy them –  so today was a day of great significance for The … Continue reading →

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It’s March Break! The Hook MUST Be Busy, Right?

Posted on 2012/03/17 by The Hook

Wrong. So, so wrong.  I have found myself afflicted with a case of the “more-of-the-sames”, a terminal one at that. Between hordes of young adults – in the loosest sense of the word – and modern-day nuclear families, the crowd … Continue reading →

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So is The Hook Rich or What?

Posted on 2012/02/16 by The Hook

As you can see, I still haven’t mastered the art of the title! A lot of people – including my fellow employees – think bellmen make mega-bucks. I’m afraid not. While we have our good days, the road is not paved with … Continue reading →

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Great Expectations….

Posted on 2011/11/22 by The Hook

In the Marvel Universe, there exists a giant, bald alien character named The Watcher whose sworn duty is to observe and record the actions of extraordinary beings as they stride across the Earth, forever changing all those around them. I’m a … Continue reading →

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The Perils of Modern Technology, Thieving Seniors, and… a Hard Core Aquaman?

Posted on 2011/10/01 by The Hook

Last Sunday proved eventful enough to stand on its own, so here’s how the rest of the week turned out… MONDAY: I just wasn’t feeling very hospitable this morning, which is not conducive to functioning efficiently in a 965 room … Continue reading →

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Sunday, Bloody Sunday, Labour Day Hi-Jinks and New Comics!

Posted on 2011/09/11 by The Hook

SUNDAY: As per usual, the day started quiet, but nutty, with four consecutive people approaching the Bell Desk and pleading “May I borrow a cart?” Of course, you have to answer politely and explain the whole “Full Service” concept to people … Continue reading →

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Post-‘con Fatigue, Phone Shenanigans, and New Comic Book Universes.

Posted on 2011/09/04 by The Hook

SUNDAY: Never a dull ride, this Sunday proved especially thrilling considering I was suffering from “Post-Convention Fatigue”! It’s tough to get back to abnormal once you get your geek on. The usual batch of check-out shenanigans were present in full … Continue reading →

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Seven Days of Summer Fun!

Posted on 2011/08/28 by The Hook

MONDAY: A  major-league Canadian brewing giant decided to grace my little corner of the world with a conference. I think the focus should have been on manners. BEER EXEC:  (Approaching the bell Desk and three bellmen) Hey fuckers! Can I have … Continue reading →

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