Gerard Jones is an American writer and convicted felon known primarily for his non-fiction work about American entertainment media, and his comic book scripting, which includes co-creating the superhero Prime for Malibu Comics, and writing for the Green Lantern and Justice League lines for DC Comics.
Original publication
1969
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Opening Excerpt
From the story“My client is feeling very insecure this week,” Stebbins said, swinging his feet up onto the leather couch, leaning his head back against the paper antimacassar, and lighting up a large cigar.
“Yes?” the doctor said, in a deep baritone rumble from somewhere behind Stebbins. “And what has he been thinking and feeling?”
Story Vibe & Style Profile
Emotional Weight
2.7 / 5
Reflective
Narrative Pacing
2.1 / 5
Deliberate
Literary Style
2.3 / 5
Clear Realism
Speculative / Reality
2.2 / 5
Realistic / Mimetic
Appearances
The Paris Review
The Paris Review No. 47 — Summer 1969 · Jun 1, 1969
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