Goodbye Marvel Insider

I knew it was coming since Disney Insider closed down a few months ago. Now Marvel Insider is closing down for I received the following email earlier today:

Since launching Marvel Insider in 2016, millions of fans have made Marvel theirs by earning and redeeming points for a variety of unique rewards, from comics to games and more. We are deeply grateful for your membership since 2023. Now, we must bring this chapter to a close.

The Marvel Insider program will sunset on March 3, 2025. After that date, you will no longer be able to earn points. You still will be able to redeem rewards through May 27, 2025.

We encourage you to redeem your points for rewards, including digital comics, digital wallpapers, sweepstakes and more.

Our members’ passion and fandom for Marvel means the world to us. Thank you for your amazing loyalty over the years, and we hope you will continue to be a True Believer.

Sincerely,

The Marvel Insider Team

Note: I have 42,550 redeemable points but there is nothing in the rewards section to spend them on because nothing is showing up but advertisements.

Women Wednesday: Goodnight Michelle Trachtenberg

Sad news for Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress dies aged 39 - reports. Michelle Trachtenberg is best known as Buffy's younger sister, Dawn Summers. This does not appear to be a hoax.

Michelle Trachtenberg as Dawn Summers

T-shirt Tuesday: Believe in Yourself Deadpool T-shirt

I usually do T-shirt Thursdays, but I couldn't wait to show off one of my finds yesterday (I could have done a Marvel Monday, but I digress). The local Walmart's has a bunch of t-shirts on sale for two dollars. The Believe in Yourself Deadpool t-shirt was originally $8.98. I would have gotten two, but they only had one in XXL. I guess you could say that this is belated birthday and Valentine's Day present to myself.

Believe in Yourself Deadpool T-shirt

Elvira and Conan at Universal Studios

The picture below is from my Elvira scrapbook and I believe I clipped it out of a local Kansas newspaper in 1985. Elvira is shown in the arms of Conan (Richard Brose). The Adventures of Conan the Barbarian: A Sword and Sorcery Spectacular ran from 1983 to 1993 at Universal Studios. I did a Google Lens search but couldn't find an exact match. Check out the cool dragon.

Elvira and Conan at Universal Studios

Batman's New Look Coming in September 2025

Batman is getting new costume coming in September 2025 according to ComicsPRO ’25: Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez relaunch BATMAN ongoing series this September. He will be going back to the classic blue and gray colors. There will also be a new Batmobile and so much more.

Batman's New Look Coming in September 2025

Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire #1 Cover A

Dark Horse Comics released Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire #1 this week. This will be a four-issue mini series that follows Eddie Munson's rise to de facto leader of the Hellfire Club. The story jumps back and forth from 1978 and 1985. I still have yet to watch an episode of the Stranger Things tv series but I used to play Dungeons & Dragons so this is a must have.

Cover A of Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire #1 from Dark Horse Comics

Women Wednesday: Elvira and Harley Quinn Team Up Announced

Exciting news for DC's Harley Quinn and Elvira, The Mistress of the Dark Pair Up. The big event is scheduled for the summer of 2025. I can't wait to read this and I really hope the House of Mystery makes an appearance.

Elvira and Harley Qyinn Team Up Coming Summer 2025

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Happy Valentine's Day from Batgirl

Here's a Valentine's Day card from the 1960s featuring Batgirl:

Happy Valentine's Day from Batgirl

Happy 60th Natal Anniversary

 Yes, today is my 60th birthday.

Women Wednesday: Nurse Elvira

The flu season seems to be in full swing so it seems fitting to spotlight Nurse Elvira for this week's Women Wednesday post. Today also marks the last full day of me being fifty-nine.

Cover of Elvira Mistress of the Dark #10 from Dynamite

Nurse Elvira

Bloodshot: The Official Movie Novelization

I found the Official Movie Novelization of Bloodshot in paperback book form at the local Dollar Tree last week. Not a bad find for $1.25 even though I miss the one dollar prices. I have seen the 2020 movie on cable that is based on the Valiant Comics character.

Front cover of Bloodshot: The Official Movie Novelization paperback book

Back cover of Bloodshot: The Official Movie Novelization paperback book

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Official Teaser

Call me excited after watching the first official teaser for The Fantastic Four: First Steps:

 

Hellhunters #1 and #2 Covers

Marvel dropped Hellhunters #1 last month and #2 today. The series takes place in Nazi-occupied France in June, 1944. Characters include Logan before he was Wolverine (he appears in the second issue), Sgt. Sal Romero who becomes a Ghost Rider, Nick Fury before the eye patch, Peggy Carter and Sebastian Szardos aka Soldier Supreme (merges Captain America and Doctor Strange). It's a pretty good horror series so far with demonic Nazis and Bucky should be joining the group next issue (yes, he's on the cover of the first issue but doesn't appear in the story).

Cover of Hellhunters #1 from Marvel

Cover of Hellhunters #2 from Marvel

Freaky Friday: Flash #17 Cover

What makes the cover of Flash #17 so freaky? Because Travis Morgan the Warlord sporting an eyepatch is on it.

Cover of Flash #17 from DC Comics

Women Wednesday: Power Girl #17 Cover

Power Girl #17 is out today from DC Comics and she gets a costume change. Her boob window is now in the shape of the Superman shield. Also on the cover is Streaky the supercat, Natasha Irons aka Steel and Lilith Clay aka Omen.

Cover of Power Girl #17 from DC Comics

DC Funko Kinder Joy Joker Miniature Figure

I picked up the last five DC Funko Kinder Joy eggs that I could find at the local Walmart's yesterday. I ended up with another Catwoman fidget toy, another Supergirl cell phone hugger and another Superman cable hugger. I also finally found this Joker miniature figure. He is wearing his classic purple suit with green vest. A joker playing card is in his right hand. I have one more egg to open and I'm hoping for either the Flash or the Reverse Flash.

Instructions for DC Funko Kinder Joy Joker Miniature Figure

Front of DC Funko Kinder Joy Joker Miniature Figure

Back of DC Funko Kinder Joy Joker Miniature Figure

DC Funko Kinder Joy Aquaman Fidget Toy

I opened the last four DC Funko Kinder Joy eggs that I had. I ended up with another DC Funko Kinder Joy Catwoman fidget toy (yes, I called it a push pop in an earlier post because I didn't know what they were called at the time), another Wonder Woman cable hugger and another Batgirl miniature figure. I also ended up with this Aquaman fidget toy that can also be used a zipper tag. The sticker features a full figure King of Atlantis holding his trident in his right hand. The middle of the starfish to his left has the hollow half ball that can be pushed. Yes, I would rather have an actual Aquaman miniature figure than this fidget toy. I will probably get a few more DC Funko Kinder Joy eggs since I only have fourteen of the twenty-four toys in this set.

Instructions for DC Funko Kinder Joy Aquaman Fidget Toy

Front of DC Funko Kinder Joy Aquaman Fidget Toy

Back of DC Funko Kinder Joy Aquaman Fidget Toy