Venger's

I will say that 'Venger's' ultimate goal expands the scope of the book tremendously, and in a good way.

REVIEW: Implied Spaces by Walter Jon Williams 2008

This time the scene changes from Venger's (who is angry) point of view to the kids, so there's a variation on the iris wipe in the form of a burning hole through a map wipe.

Branded in the 80s! 2010

This time the scene changes from Venger's (who is angry) point of view to the kids, so there's a variation on the iris wipe in the form of a burning hole through a map wipe.

Branded in the 80s! 2010

Anyway, as Eric's creepy little olive hated things bound off into the forest with Bobby in tow, a bunch of new creatures, Venger's awesome lizard men, show up to attack the kids.

Branded in the 80s! 2010

In this episode though, the timeline jumps forward about ten minutes with the gang having defeated the riders, and are now posing as them (in the rider's garb) to sort of Trojan Horse their way into Venger's castle with Bobby and the Lost Children as prisoners.

Branded in the 80s! 2010

In a nice establishing shot, we once again get to see Venger's castle, this one a variation on the first, though much more streamlined which leads me to believe that it's a separate castle

Branded in the 80s! 2010

Scott also introduces another long running convention of the series in this episode, which is featuring an establishing shot of Venger's castle.

Branded in the 80s! 2010

A scene that a lot of people point involves Alfor's ship as they gang and the kids pile in to escape from Venger's castle.

Branded in the 80s! 2010

So getting back to the oddly advanced technology, Sheila stumbles upon a trap along one of the halls of Venger's castle, a hanging cage that will fall down on top of you if you step through a laser tripwire.

Branded in the 80s! 2010

The kids quickly learn that they must track down Lukion, a spellbinder who has the power to free the gnomes from Venger's grasp, but who is also himself a prisoner of Venger.

Branded in the 80s! 2010