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The Supervillainy Saga #9
The Fall of Supervillainy
Gary Karkofsky, a.k.a. The Supervillain Without MercyTM is enjoying the bliss of a newly rebooted Earth. Ultragod is President of the United States, most supervillains are either harmless or imprisoned, and superpowers are being used to benefit all mankind. Of course it couldn't last. Suffering a near fatal heart attack and under attack by extra-dimensional evils, Gary struggles to find an object that might repair the universe he's unwittingly damaged the fabric of.
Gary will find himself dealing with an alien witch queen, a fantasy world with a massive dungeon, and a final showdown with his greatest foe!
Oh and he sleeps with a dragon.
Enjoy the next exciting installment of the Supervillainy Saga!
Gary will find himself dealing with an alien witch queen, a fantasy world with a massive dungeon, and a final showdown with his greatest foe!
Oh and he sleeps with a dragon.
Enjoy the next exciting installment of the Supervillainy Saga!
393 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2023
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About the author
C.T. Phipps
93 books670 followersC.T Phipps is a lifelong student of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. An avid tabletop gamer, he discovered this passion led him to write and turned him into a lifelong geek. He is a regular reviewer on Booknest.EU and for Grimdark Magazine.
He's written the Agent G series, Cthulhu Armageddon, the Red Room Trilogy, I Was A Teenaged Weredeer, Lucifer's Star, Psycho Killers in Love, Straight Outta Fangton, The Supervillainy Saga, and Wraith Knight.
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He's written the Agent G series, Cthulhu Armageddon, the Red Room Trilogy, I Was A Teenaged Weredeer, Lucifer's Star, Psycho Killers in Love, Straight Outta Fangton, The Supervillainy Saga, and Wraith Knight.
Blog: http://unitedfederationofcharles.blog...
Website: https://ctphipps.com/
C.T. Fanclub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/14917...
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ctphipps
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November 29, 2023
THE FALL OF SUPERVILLAINY is the ninth book in the Supervillainy Saga and you have to wonder how much is still left in the tank for a long running serialized story like this. However, I'm pleased to say that not only do I think this book is one of the best I've done but I think it's something that inspired me to take the characters in new directions.
In this case, I wanted to examine the whole issue of Gary struggling with a superhero world that is actually getting better as well as themes of aging. This is sort of Gary's "Wrath of Khan" and I had a lot of fun interrogating my pseudo punk antihero. I think fans of the series will also appreciate some of the resolutions to long-running plots.
In this case, I wanted to examine the whole issue of Gary struggling with a superhero world that is actually getting better as well as themes of aging. This is sort of Gary's "Wrath of Khan" and I had a lot of fun interrogating my pseudo punk antihero. I think fans of the series will also appreciate some of the resolutions to long-running plots.
November 28, 2023
Phipps Had Me Laughing Throughout
4.25 out of 5 stars
C.T. Phipps continues to captivate with his ninth installment in The Supervillainy Saga, The Fall of Supervillainy. Gary Karkofsky aka Merciless, aka… too many others, finds himself navigating a newly rebooted Earth where superheroes and villains coexist in an uneasy balance. Phipps takes readers on a wild journey through alien realms, fantasy dungeons, and dragon encounters.
One of the most impressive aspects of Phipps’ writing is his ability to sustain the entertainment factor across multiple books. Even nine books into the series, I find myself thoroughly entertained by the clever mix of humor, action, and unexpected twists. I rarely leave a Phipps book without a smile on my face. The author’s creativity knows no bounds, as he introduces readers to new worlds and characters that keep the narrative fresh and engaging, even nine books deep. And his ability to weave worlds together and combine the different stories into one continuous multiverse is nothing short of amazing.
Phipps’ signature humor is at the forefront of this story, delivering laughs that made me chuckle. The witty banter and sarcastic undertones woven into the dialogue showcase the author’s mastery of comedic writing. The humor not only provides a delightful reading experience but also serves as a constant reminder of the series’ unique charm.
In The Fall of Supervillainy, it felt like the series was hurtling towards a climactic conclusion. However, Phipps manages to leave enough threads untied to hint at more adventures to come. This delicate balance between resolution and anticipation adds an extra layer of intrigue for long-time fans and newcomers alike.
Jeffrey Kafer’s narration continues to be a standout element of the Supervillainy Saga. His delivery perfectly captures the essence of Gary, bringing the character’s snarky and sarcastic moments to life.
The Fall of Supervillainy is so darn good at delivering an entertaining and humorous experience that fans have come to expect from C.T. Phipps. Whether you’re a loyal follower of the Supervillainy Saga or a newcomer looking for a lighthearted and action-packed read, this installment is sure to leave you eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Gary Karkofsky’s unconventional journey. Though this is the ninth book, I would consider picking up some of the first books before diving into this one because not knowing the characters would have confused me.
4.25 out of 5 stars
C.T. Phipps continues to captivate with his ninth installment in The Supervillainy Saga, The Fall of Supervillainy. Gary Karkofsky aka Merciless, aka… too many others, finds himself navigating a newly rebooted Earth where superheroes and villains coexist in an uneasy balance. Phipps takes readers on a wild journey through alien realms, fantasy dungeons, and dragon encounters.
One of the most impressive aspects of Phipps’ writing is his ability to sustain the entertainment factor across multiple books. Even nine books into the series, I find myself thoroughly entertained by the clever mix of humor, action, and unexpected twists. I rarely leave a Phipps book without a smile on my face. The author’s creativity knows no bounds, as he introduces readers to new worlds and characters that keep the narrative fresh and engaging, even nine books deep. And his ability to weave worlds together and combine the different stories into one continuous multiverse is nothing short of amazing.
Phipps’ signature humor is at the forefront of this story, delivering laughs that made me chuckle. The witty banter and sarcastic undertones woven into the dialogue showcase the author’s mastery of comedic writing. The humor not only provides a delightful reading experience but also serves as a constant reminder of the series’ unique charm.
In The Fall of Supervillainy, it felt like the series was hurtling towards a climactic conclusion. However, Phipps manages to leave enough threads untied to hint at more adventures to come. This delicate balance between resolution and anticipation adds an extra layer of intrigue for long-time fans and newcomers alike.
Jeffrey Kafer’s narration continues to be a standout element of the Supervillainy Saga. His delivery perfectly captures the essence of Gary, bringing the character’s snarky and sarcastic moments to life.
The Fall of Supervillainy is so darn good at delivering an entertaining and humorous experience that fans have come to expect from C.T. Phipps. Whether you’re a loyal follower of the Supervillainy Saga or a newcomer looking for a lighthearted and action-packed read, this installment is sure to leave you eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Gary Karkofsky’s unconventional journey. Though this is the ninth book, I would consider picking up some of the first books before diving into this one because not knowing the characters would have confused me.
May 9, 2024
Review originally posted at BooksOfMyHeart.net.
This is the ninth book in the Supervillainy Saga and I continue to love my time with Gary Karkofsky, a.k.a. The Supervillain Without MercyTM. In this story, Gary has to face some of the consequences of past actions. He rebuilt the world to try to make it a better place, but even trying to make the world better has repercussions. And Gary has to deal with them and save the world and more importantly to Gary, his family. Even supervillains have to do the right thing with the possibility of the end of the world.
This book has all the humor and pop culture references you expect from a C.T. Phipps story. I don’t always get all the references, but that doesn’t take away from the story. I love the snarkiness of all the characters. And of course, there’s fighting Nazis like any good comic book style story.
This has been a really fun series and I can’t wait to see where it goes from here. I would not start this series without starting at the beginning. Especially this book, because there’s a lot of references to previous stories and characters. I was glad to hear there were going to be more Gary books.
This series, and pretty much all Phipps books, are great to take you out of the real world and get you out of your head. The stories always put a smile on my face. It has been a really tough week at work, which is why this is posting on a Sunday instead of my normal Friday. I just didn’t get this review written and couldn’t find time to get it done during the week. But even without reading and only thinking about this story for this review helped take some of the weight of the week.
Narration:
Jeffery Kafer is a wonderful narrator for this series. His performances are always stellar. He was the original reason I picked up my first Phipps book, and I’m so glad I did. He is magnificent at bringing out the humor in the story. And his character voices are first-rate. I always look forward to any story performed byt Kafer.
**I'd like to thank the author for providing me with a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
This is the ninth book in the Supervillainy Saga and I continue to love my time with Gary Karkofsky, a.k.a. The Supervillain Without MercyTM. In this story, Gary has to face some of the consequences of past actions. He rebuilt the world to try to make it a better place, but even trying to make the world better has repercussions. And Gary has to deal with them and save the world and more importantly to Gary, his family. Even supervillains have to do the right thing with the possibility of the end of the world.
This book has all the humor and pop culture references you expect from a C.T. Phipps story. I don’t always get all the references, but that doesn’t take away from the story. I love the snarkiness of all the characters. And of course, there’s fighting Nazis like any good comic book style story.
This has been a really fun series and I can’t wait to see where it goes from here. I would not start this series without starting at the beginning. Especially this book, because there’s a lot of references to previous stories and characters. I was glad to hear there were going to be more Gary books.
This series, and pretty much all Phipps books, are great to take you out of the real world and get you out of your head. The stories always put a smile on my face. It has been a really tough week at work, which is why this is posting on a Sunday instead of my normal Friday. I just didn’t get this review written and couldn’t find time to get it done during the week. But even without reading and only thinking about this story for this review helped take some of the weight of the week.
Narration:
Jeffery Kafer is a wonderful narrator for this series. His performances are always stellar. He was the original reason I picked up my first Phipps book, and I’m so glad I did. He is magnificent at bringing out the humor in the story. And his character voices are first-rate. I always look forward to any story performed byt Kafer.
**I'd like to thank the author for providing me with a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
November 20, 2023
It's always fun to head out on missions with Gary. I love Gary's jokes and references to his favorite 80's shows, comics, music, and more. I'm almost afraid to admit....I get them. lol
This book has references to all the previous stories, along with Cindy's Seven too (which leads to a few things being the way they are for Gary now). But the previous books are a big lead up to this. Gary has rebooted the world and...there are consequences...complications even...that come with that.
Gary has to take time in this book and practice his spells and view himself as a god. This gives Gary a chance to think about what he wants and why he does what he does. Though, he'll never admit he does good not villainy. lol. There were a list of things that need to be done. It feels like there were several side tasks and stories that happened as we went along. Everywhere had another step to it. And all of it comes together to close this book.
We learn about the consequences and how to fix them. We see super heroes and villains fight Nazis. (lol. Loved hearing Death's view on Hitler. lol) We get a chance to see the family together again.
I'll admit, I was thinking it then Gary said it... Cindy is a little on the dark side. She's out further on the villain side of things. And she always blames Gary for EVERYTHING. I'm starting to not like Cindy as much as I used to. I'm all for strong woman but she seems to be laying blame everywhere on everyone. Kind of whiny feeling. But, I'm starting to think it's her way of dealing with feeling as though she's 2nd or 3rd on the list and her feelings for Gary.
Jeffrey Kafer always does an amazing job voicing the characters in this world. He has the deadpan sound of Gary dropping a great comment or reference that makes me laugh. Some of those remarks...I don't know how you do it Jeffrey. Great job as always.
I'm glad to hear there will be more books in this world/series. I'm looking forward to them!
This book has references to all the previous stories, along with Cindy's Seven too (which leads to a few things being the way they are for Gary now). But the previous books are a big lead up to this. Gary has rebooted the world and...there are consequences...complications even...that come with that.
Gary has to take time in this book and practice his spells and view himself as a god. This gives Gary a chance to think about what he wants and why he does what he does. Though, he'll never admit he does good not villainy. lol. There were a list of things that need to be done. It feels like there were several side tasks and stories that happened as we went along. Everywhere had another step to it. And all of it comes together to close this book.
We learn about the consequences and how to fix them. We see super heroes and villains fight Nazis. (lol. Loved hearing Death's view on Hitler. lol) We get a chance to see the family together again.
I'll admit, I was thinking it then Gary said it... Cindy is a little on the dark side. She's out further on the villain side of things. And she always blames Gary for EVERYTHING. I'm starting to not like Cindy as much as I used to. I'm all for strong woman but she seems to be laying blame everywhere on everyone. Kind of whiny feeling. But, I'm starting to think it's her way of dealing with feeling as though she's 2nd or 3rd on the list and her feelings for Gary.
Jeffrey Kafer always does an amazing job voicing the characters in this world. He has the deadpan sound of Gary dropping a great comment or reference that makes me laugh. Some of those remarks...I don't know how you do it Jeffrey. Great job as always.
I'm glad to hear there will be more books in this world/series. I'm looking forward to them!
January 14, 2024
This is another weird and wonderful adventure with Gary Karkofsky, a.k.a. The Supervillain Without MercyTM, and a lot more names, alias and costume changes. Where the the one lines, jokes and snark nearly over takes the action, well how else is he not going to die. This is the ninth book in the series and with many super heros or villains that can come back from the dead (maybe) there are a lot of recurring characters, so I would recommend that you enjoy the rest of the books, to get the full potential enjoyment from this book, or learn from Gary's mistakes. It also helps if you are a geek, born in the eighties or watch a lot of tv because there is a lot reference to them. This is a fun series where anything can happen and with Gary around it usually does but it wasn't his fault. Look forward to seeing where things go for here with the changes that happened in this book.
Having changed the timeline, Gary is only know just learning about the consequences that earth faces. Like the President of the United States is dying from a virus that is set to wipe out everybody with powers. Unless Gary stops it. Yes a self proclaimed super villain has to save the world of loss his entire family. Can Gary put right what he set in motion when trying to build a better world? Or will An old foe finally get the better of A super villain/hero who doesn't know what he is doing?
I like the narrator for this series. Jeffery is a master at the comic timing and enhance the adventure.
I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntary left this review.
Having changed the timeline, Gary is only know just learning about the consequences that earth faces. Like the President of the United States is dying from a virus that is set to wipe out everybody with powers. Unless Gary stops it. Yes a self proclaimed super villain has to save the world of loss his entire family. Can Gary put right what he set in motion when trying to build a better world? Or will An old foe finally get the better of A super villain/hero who doesn't know what he is doing?
I like the narrator for this series. Jeffery is a master at the comic timing and enhance the adventure.
I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntary left this review.
November 19, 2023
The saying With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility is fine but what it doesn’t say is that if you act responsibly but in a self serving way it will bite you. Gary did the right thing and now he’s still in trouble.
If you’re this far into the series, then it’s another good supervillainy episode for you to enjoy. If not go back and get book 1 in the series.
If you’re this far into the series, then it’s another good supervillainy episode for you to enjoy. If not go back and get book 1 in the series.
September 2, 2023
Laughs come nonstop
If you're a fan of the series, climb aboard. There's all of the expected snark and wit and more pop culture references than one can count. You'll need a couple of prior stories under your belt to really appreciate it.
If you're a fan of the series, climb aboard. There's all of the expected snark and wit and more pop culture references than one can count. You'll need a couple of prior stories under your belt to really appreciate it.
September 21, 2025
Having rebooted the universe, Gary Karkofsky, aka Supervillain Without Mercy, is content. That will not last, this is Gary's life after all. As his life starts to fall apart, along with the universe, Gary will need to use all his powers and luck to save the day.
November 2, 2024
Why is he so incompetent. I mean I get what the author is doing and kudos to that. But I came into this wanting to see a proper villain who owns it. Curse you trope website
August 22, 2023
THE FALL OF SUPERVILLAINY is the ninth book in the Supervillainy Saga and you have to wonder how much is still left in the tank for a long running serialized story like this. However, I'm pleased to say that not only do I think this book is one of the best I've done but I think it's something that inspired me to take the characters in new directions.
In this case, I wanted to examine the whole issue of Gary struggling with a superhero world that is actually getting better as well as themes of aging. This is sort of Gary's "Wrath of Khan" and I had a lot of fun interrogating my pseudo punk antihero. I think fans of the series will also appreciate some of the resolutions to long-running plots.
In this case, I wanted to examine the whole issue of Gary struggling with a superhero world that is actually getting better as well as themes of aging. This is sort of Gary's "Wrath of Khan" and I had a lot of fun interrogating my pseudo punk antihero. I think fans of the series will also appreciate some of the resolutions to long-running plots.
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