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  • initialism bug-eyed monster
  • initialism British Empire Medal

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  • Strange monsters known as BEM have escaped from the other world, and they have possessed the indignant spirits naturally occurring inside of everyday items.

    Anime News Network 2009

  • Strange monsters known as BEM have escaped from the other world, and they have possessed the indignant spirits naturally occurring inside of everyday items.

    Anime News Network 2009

  • Lots of short pieces, some political pieces by brother Mario (who seems EC-inspired, to my eyes), and perhaps my favourite thing of all, a plethora of Gilbert panels that remind me strongly of Steve Ditko's work (many of them in the aforementioned "BEM").

    The ADD Blog at Comic Book Galaxy 2009

  • The Hernandez Bros have a number of influences that are especially evident in their early work (which "BEM" surely is), but for some reason seeing Gilbert's Ditkoesque stylings really made me love this book even more.

    The ADD Blog at Comic Book Galaxy 2009

  • "BEM," Gilbert Hernandez's wild first longform saga, is in here, as is his take on brother Jaime's characters.

    The ADD Blog at Comic Book Galaxy 2009

  • Lots of short pieces, some political pieces by brother Mario (who seems EC-inspired, to my eyes), and perhaps my favourite thing of all, a plethora of Gilbert panels that remind me strongly of Steve Ditko's work (many of them in the aforementioned "BEM").

    The ADD Blog at Comic Book Galaxy 2009

  • Kathleen Mary Tyson, BEM, Guide leader, 36th Nottingham Guide Group, for serv young people.

    New Year honours: the full list 2011

  • Unlike the OBE and MBE, which are awarded personally by the Queen or Prince of Wales, the BEM is awarded by a local lord lieutenant.

    David Cameron revives the British Empire Medal 2011

  • The British Empire Medal BEM, described as the working-class gong, is to be revived as David Cameron reverses one of John Major's signature reforms that was designed to create a classless society.

    David Cameron revives the British Empire Medal 2011

  • Best Non-Fiction Essay: “Los dioses astronautas en la ciencia ficción”, (“Astronaut gods in science fiction”), Mario Moreno Cortina (BEM On Line)

    Science Fiction Awards Watch » Blog Archive » Premios Ignotus Winners 2009

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