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sometimes sparse and occasionally anticlimac- tic plots.

While the writing’s strengths may out- weigh its flaws, the same can’t be said for the artwork by Mike Parobeck. In Mike’s defence, his style is refreshingly original. Its pleasant and eye-catching as opposed to the often harsh, gritty linework of overrated hacks like Rob Liefield, and Parobeck is also proficient at rendering a convincing variety of unique facial features so that each of the JSAers looks indi- vidually distinguishable even without their cos- tumes; however, Parobeck’s drawing is sparse

and blatantly cartoony. His layouts are unorigi- nal, his backgrounds range from non-existent to devoid of detail, and his generally undynamic figures are characterized by such thick, simple lines that they often look as though they’ve escaped from an Archie comic. Moreover, Mike cannever seem to get the costume designs of the characters quite right, generally drawing sim- plified versions of the established costumes or copping out by contriving his own revised cos- tume designs (though the new costume he’s given the Atom is rather becoming). Costume designs aside, Mikes’ artwork can be attractive but is generally too cartoony and undetailed to be wholly satisfactory illustration.

All this having been said, its not astonish-

ing when I tell you that the new JSA series is (sob!) being cancelled due to poor sales. The JSA are survivors, though, and can be seen here and there in various DC books, including two upcoming series that will showcase JSAerts in their prime: the aforementioned Sandman Mys- tery Theatre, and the upcoming Golden Age mini-series that will feature the JSA in their heyday in the forties. The prsent-day JSA will also become a recurring feature in the Justice League Quarterly anthology title In the mean- time, the current JSA series will last until issue ten, and even if you’re not a Golden Age fan you might want to check them out. Its not a perfect series, but the old dogs have a few new tricks left in them. @

Scholarships for graduate studies towards a Master’s Degree Program in housing

FOR THE 1993-1994 ACADEMIC YEAR

Individual scholarships of up to $14,154 each for graduate studies in housing are awarded by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to candidates of demonstrated

ability and high academic promise.

Scholarship winners are chosen competitively by a national [ committee representing business, universities and government. These awards may be used for studies in such disciplines as engineering, environment, business and public administration, social and behavioural science, architecture, economics, law,

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A Guideline and Application form may be obtained from your university office responsible for graduate studies or student awards.

Or write to: Administrator, Scholarship Program

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Your request for a form must reach Ottawa by March 9, 1993. In turn, your application for the 1993-1994 academic year must be sent to CMHC by your university no later than April 8, 1993.

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