Countdown to Valentine's Day 2026 Day 1: Archie's Valentine's Spectacular #1

I'm kicking off this year's Countdown to Valentine's Day with Archie's Valentine's Spectacular #1 that Archie Comics released on January 21, 2026. The cover features Archie and Sabrina hugging at the top with Dalton and Reggie watching Sabrina, Betty, Veronica and Josie singing on stage as the Spirit Slayers. There is also an alternate cover with Betty and Veronica kissing Archie's cheeks.

Here is the official summary:

"The OFFICIAL COMIC BOOK OF VALENTINE’S DAY returns with a BRAND NEW STORY! A-POP is a vibrant world fueled by music and love—and when Sabrina, Betty, Veronica, and Josie form a band (managed by Archie!) to spread joy and compassion, they catch the eye of a dark spirit that’s threatened by their positivity. Can they rise above his dark influence? Find out in this fun KPOP DEMON HUNTERS-style story, along with even more romance-filled tales than ever!"

Cover of Archie's Valentine's Spectacular #1 from Archie Comics

Science Fiction Saturday: Absolute Martian Manhunter #2-8

Catching up on Absolute Martian Manhunter today since DC Comics released #8 earlier this week. It's still a trippy and weird science fiction title.

Cover of Absolute Martian Manhunter #2 from DC Comics

Cover of Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 from DC Comics

Cover of Absolute Martian Manhunter #4 from DC Comics

Cover of Absolute Martian Manhunter #5 from DC Comics

Cover of Absolute Martian Manhunter #6 from DC Comics

Cover of Absolute Martian Manhunter #7 from DC Comics

Cover of Absolute Martian Manhunter #8 from DC Comics

Fantasy Friday: Red Sonja Reborn #5 Covers

Dynamite Entertainment released Red Sonja Reborn #5 this week. Cover artists include Stjepan Sejic, Stuart Sayger, Chad Hardin and Greg Land. There is even a cosplay cover featuring Ani-Mia. The interior art is by Alassandro Miracolo while Christopher Priest is the writer. Here is the official summary:

"THE WARRIOR’S PATH! Denial, anger, bargaining, depression… Maggie Sutherland has worked her way through all the stages of grief and is finally ready to accept the harsh reality that she really is Red Sonja, and that if she is going to survive in the Hyborian Age she must rise to meet its challenges — and that means learning how to kill her enemies before they can kill her!"

Cover A of Red Sonja Reborn #5 by Stjepan Sejic

Cover B of Red Sonja Reborn #5 by Stuart Sayger

Cover C of Red Sonja Reborn #5 by Chad Hardin

Cover D of Red Sonja Reborn #5 by Greg Land

Page 1 of Red Sonja Reborn #5 Cover Gallery

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T-shirt Thursday: Dungeons & Dragons Strike the Beholder T-shirt

Every fantasy gamer and Stranger Things fan should have this cool Dungeons & Dragons Strike the Beholder T-shirt at Amazon. The fabric comes in the following colors: black, navy blue, asphalt grey, brown and dark heather grey. Sizes are available for men, men's big and tall, women, women's plus and youths. This is an official licensed Dungons & Dragons t-shirt.

Dungeons & Dragons Strike the Beholder T-shirt at Amazon

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Women Wednesday: Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 Covers

Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 comes out today from DC Comics and Dynamite. Once again, the main cover artists are Amanda Conner, Chad Hardin, Joseph Michael Linsner and Ben Caldwell. The interior art was done by Amanda Conner and Juan Samu. The story was written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Here is the official summary:

"OUT OF THE FRYING PAN AND INTO THE FIRE! With things getting too hot to handle back in Brooklyn, Elvira and Harley abscond to the cooler climes of Transylvania to crash with one of Elvira’s best buddies in his tastefully appointed castle. But despite their reputation as old-school hedonists, the Count’s already-invited guests don’t much care for this pair of interlopers — and they’ve got some decidedly medieval ideas for how to deal with party crashers!"

Cover A of Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 by Amanda Conner

Cover B of Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 by Chad Hardin

Cover C of Cover of Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 by Joseph MIchael Linsner

Cover D of Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 by Ben Caldwell

Page 1 of Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 Cover Gallery

Page 2 of Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 Cover Gallery

Note: This my 260th Elvira post.

Toy Tuesday: Lego Spider-Man India and Web-Slinger Minifigures

Here are two more Lego Minifigures: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse at Amazon. The Spider-Man India figure has two cups and a cat wearing a mask.

Lego Spider-Man India Minifigure

Web-Slinger has to be one of my favorite Lego minifigures. The cowboy comes with a hat, bandanna, a shoulder cape printed with webs and a spider, a lasso and a horse wearing a mask.

Lego Web-Slinger Minifigure

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Monster Monday: Touched by a Demon #1

Dark Horse Comics is celebrating 40 years and released Touched by a Demon #1 last week. The cover features Bifrons and Zuzu. The story is a interesting mix of humor, horror and drama. Here is the official summary:

"Bifrons, a washed-up demon stuck in Hell, misses the good old days when he lived in Heaven. Looking for a shot at redemption, he sets up shop on Earth as a life coach for mortals, determined to rack up enough good deeds to earn his way back upstairs. With help from his loyal assistant Zuzu and a soul named Elaine, he tries to guide humans toward salvation. But the big question remains: can a creature of pure evil really change — or is he doomed to fail?"

Cover of Touched by a Demon #1 from Dark Horse Comics

Superhero Sunday: Superman Unlimited #9

The cover of Superman Unlimited #9 features Clark Kent changing into Superman. DC Comics released the issue last week. Here is the official summary:

"MURDER IN THE MAYOR’S MANSION! Mayor Perry White has seen some major threats impact Metropolis over the years — but even the bulldog of city hall is unprepared for a murderous rampage by… the all-new Prankster?! Superman’s now in a race against time to save his friend from a truly sick and twisted death! Do not miss this one. This is the story that will redefine the Prankster as one of Superman’s top-tier rogues. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Plus: Daily Planet reporter Jon Kent learns a life-changing secret, the Kryptonite Kingdom receives a strange visitor, and Steelworks sees some crazy $%^^%& on the horizon in Die Laughing: Part 1."

Cover of Superman Unlimited #9 from DC Comics

Science Fiction Saturday: DC K.O.: Green Lantern: Galactic Slam #1

DC Comics released DC K.O.: Green Lantern: Galactic Slam #1 last week. It features the origins of Omega-Bam-Man, intergalactic wrestler. Yes, that's Darkseid, Blackfire and Knockout on the cover along with Omega-Bam-Man and Kyle Rayner aka Green Lantern. Here is the official summary:

"KYLE RAYNER BRINGS THE COSMIC REINFORCEMENTS! As the K.O. tournament rages on Earth, the cosmos holds its collective breath as the heroes of our planet fight for the survival of the very universe. But the cavalry is on the horizon! Kyle Rayner, in a bid to provide cover for his fellow Green Lanterns, has found himself pummeled across the galaxy and into the ring of… a wrestling federation?! Oh no… oh dear heavens no… is Omega-Bam-Man about to enter the DC K.O. fray?! Oh mah gawd! An entire cavalcade of brawlers is right behind him! Are there tables? Somebody get the tables!"

Cover of DC K.O.: Green Lantern: Galactic Slam #1 from DC Comics