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Dr. Bones: The Cosmic Bomber

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Alice Comments: With shoulder pads that big she could play in the NFL.
Published 1989

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 8.80 out of 10)
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25 Responses to “Dr. Bones: The Cosmic Bomber”

  1. Bibliomancer Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    Yeah lady. The dress shop is over there. You should demand a refund.

  2. JuanPaul Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Who was the editor? I.C. Wiener?

  3. Francis Boyle Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    For some reason I’m convinced these two are called Brooke and Ridge. This cover is like some perfect synthesis of space opera and soap opera that only the eighties could achieve.

    @Bibliomancer, I think it would take eons to decide which of the two is worst dressed.

  4. THX 1138 Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    This is clearly a retitling of Lady Don’t Fall Backwards. Or forwards. Or in any direction.

  5. Vyrmis Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    Beyond Indiana Jones! Beyond Dr. Who! It’s Dr. Jo- dah I mean Bones!!!

    You can almost hear wheels turning. “Funny how Indy and that Time Lord guy are both doctors… Hey! I just had a great idea! I’m sure it’ll write itself.”

  6. Tat Wood Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    Leonard H McCoy MD: the Vegas Years.

  7. B. Chiclitz Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    Beyond Indian Jones. Beyond Dr. Who. The Incredible Adventurer Whose Exploits Span the Thumbtack! (aka Drawing Pin)

  8. B. Chiclitz Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    I know it’s a reach, but damme if that caterpillar doesn’t deserve a “Smirky McSmug” tag! Look at him!!

  9. Tat Wood Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    If I were the agent(s) for Phoebe Cates &/or Richard Dean Anderson I’d consider legal action.

  10. Dead Stuff With Big Teeth Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 3:51 pm

    Courtesy of GoodReads: ‘The New York Times says it “ranks with green juice and coconut water as the next magic potion in the eternal quest for perfect health.” ABC News calls it “the new juice craze.” Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Shailene Woodley, Salma Hayek, and Kobe Bryant are hooked on it. It’s bone broth–and it’s the core of Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet.’

    Edit: I apologize, I misattributed that quote.

  11. Anna T. Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    I despair for the future of the human race, if we’re going to be dressed that horribly.

    And yes, Ms. Orange Jumpsuit seems to have lost her skirt. If there wasn’t a skirt to begin with . . . well, see above.

  12. fred Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    Ef Wu and the caterpillar you road in on.

  13. B. Chiclitz Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    Dr. Bones: Hey, Orange Squeeze, give me back my codpiece!

    Smug Caterpillar: Heh, heh, she needs it more than you do, Dr. “Boneless” (smirk, smirk).

    Orange Squeeze: It’s true, you really are a cosmic bummer.

    Dr. Bones: That’s Bomber!

  14. Tom Noir Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    A Cosmic Bomber sounds like an alcoholic drink, and this cover looks like what you see after you have one.

  15. Ray P Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    It burns us. Going for obvious sexual symbols: a giant clam-shaped spacecraft and a huge caterpillar; a lady wearing Victorian underwear as outerwear. A bloke ho tries to look distinguished and dignified next to this.

  16. Dead Stuff With Big Teeth Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    @BC: you’re seeing the chelicerae and you’re interpreting that as a handlebar moustache. I’m not saying incorrectly interpreting, mind.

  17. Ray P Says:
    November 21st, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    Who will the Dr. bone next?

  18. L.B. Says:
    November 22nd, 2016 at 1:12 am

    “Damnit Jim! I’m a doctor not an exterminator!”

  19. A.R.Yngve Says:
    November 22nd, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    “Dr. Bones”?? Seriously? That’s the coolest name they could come up with?

    How about:
    Dr. Rock
    Dr. Nova
    Dr. Galactic
    Dr. Comet
    Dr. Quasar
    Dr. Terra
    Dr. Aldebaran
    (Etc.)

  20. HappyBookworm Says:
    November 22nd, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    Would it help the lady’s case at all if I mention that in the story she has on computerized jewelry capable of data storage?

    Yes, confession, I have read this, but the techno-jewelry was probably the best part. The rest was just sort of not that exciting. Or maybe my expectations were just too built up by the false promise of a team up of Indiana Jones, The Doctor, and Bones McCoy. Someone buy the copyrights and make that happen, please!

  21. Anna T. Says:
    November 22nd, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    @A.R. Yngve: You forgot Doctor Disco.

  22. Vyrmis Says:
    November 22nd, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    HappyBookworm: it still won’t be as awesome as the time the X-Men’s Beast met Bones.

    http://tinyurl.com/jp32uxc

  23. Dead Stuff With Big Teeth Says:
    November 22nd, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    @AR: Dr. Feelgood?

  24. A.R.Yngve Says:
    November 24th, 2016 at 6:45 am

    I would totally read a book with the title “Dr. Disco”!

    Beyond the Bee Gees, Beyond Abba — the incredible adventurer whose dancefloor is the stars

  25. Jaouad Says:
    November 27th, 2016 at 10:38 am

    Artist really nailed that moon’s disdain for their fashion choices.

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