Absolute Green Lantern #1

I read Absolute Green Lantern from DC Comics last night. Hal Jordan is not the ring bearer this time around. He is best friends with John Stewart and Sojourner "Jo" Mullein. Jo ends up becoming Green Lantern while Hal becomes the Black Hand (he's not called that, but he does have a black hand). Abin Sur appears briefly but I'm sure we'll see more of him in future issues (he's not wounded and looks very alien-like). Guy Gardner is mentioned by his first name, but you can kind of guess that's who they are talking about. An interesting beginning and I can't wait until the next issue.

Cover of Absolute Green Lantern #1 from DC Comics

Goodnight Val Kilmer

Sad news for Val Kilmer, film star known for ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Tombstone,’ dead at 65. He passed away from pneumonia on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. In addition to the previous mention movies, he also starred in Willow, The Doors, The Saint, Tombstone and so many more.

Val Kilmer
(December 31, 1959 – April 1, 2025)

 

Absolute Martian Manhunter #1

All I can say about Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 from DC Comics is that it was really trippy. The colors are amazing. There are six variant covers but I'm only showing cover A in this post.

Cover A of Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 from DC Comics

Yes, we get to see the family of the FBI Agent John Jones. I'm really digging his son as seen on this page:

Page 17 of Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 from DC Comics

Werewolf by Night Red Band #4, 5 and 6

Elsa Bloodstone and Jack Russell in his werewolf form share an interesting embrace on the cover of Werewolf by Night Red Band #4:

Cover of Werewolf by Night Red Band #4 from Marvel

The Hulk guest stars in Werewolf by Night Red Band #5:

Cover of Werewolf by Night Red Band #5 from Marvel

Jack battles Darkwolf on the cover of Werewolf by Night Red Band #6:

Cover of Werewolf by Night Red Band #6 from Marvel

Science Fiction Saturday: The Herculoids #2 Cover Gallery

The Herculoids #2 from Dynamite Entertainment hit last Wednesday and it was just as great as the first issue. Here are the cover gallery pages:

The Herculoids #2 Cover Gallery Page 1 from Dynamite Entertainment

The Herculoids #2 Cover Gallery Page 2 from Dynamite Entertainment

Women Wednesday: Hot Wheels RacerVerse Harley Quinn

I picked up this Hot Wheels RacerVerse Harley Quinn car yesterday at the local Walmart's on clearance sale for three dollars. The original price was $5.97 but wait for the sale sticker reads "HW BOBA FETT, FIRESP". There were two of the Hot Wheels RacerVerse Boba Fett cars and two of the Harley Quinn cars. I had seen the Boba Fett version with the regular Hot Wheels several weeks ago but never the Harley ones.

Hot Wheels RacerVerse Harley Quinn

I like how the design pays tribute to her black and red harlequin hat:

Close up of Hot Wheels RacerVerse Harley Quinn

I love the detail on Harley Quinn's face especially how she has two different colors of eye shadow just like in the card's artwork:

Face close up of Hot Wheels RacerVerse Harley Quinn

Marvel Avengers Black Panther Action Figure

I picked up this Marvel Avengers Black Panther action figure this morning at the local Walmart's. It was on clearance sale for two dollars but I had seen him a week ago for four dollars. He is four inches tall and comes with a purple claw accessory. This Black Panther is part of the Epic Hero Series from Hasbro with a copyright of 2024.

Marvel Avengers Black Panther Action Figure

Here is a close up look of the Marvel Avengers Black Panther action figure:

Close up of Marvel Avengers Black Panther Action Figure

Grimm Fairy Tales 20th Anniversary Pinup Special

Zenescope Entertainment released the Grimm Fairy Tales 20th Anniversary Pinup Special earlier this week. Having a sexy Tinkerbelle on the cover is a stroke of genius since Spring started this week. Along with several pinups of your favorite women from various fairy tales, there is also a never before published short story that is a prelude to Grimm Fairy Tales: Once Upon the End of Time.

Cover Grimm Fairy Tales 20th Anniversary Pinup Special from Zenescope Entertainment

One of my favorite pinups features Snow White having her white panties exposed. You won't be seeing that in the live action movie that was released in theaters yesterday.

Snow White Panties Pinup from Grimm Fairy Tales 20th Anniversary Pinup Special

You also won't be seeing this version of the Wicked Witch in the Wicked movie:

Wicked Witch from Grimm Fairy Tales 20th Anniversary Pinup Special

Women Wednesday: Zatanna #1 and #2

Zatanna #1 came out last month and #2 came out today. I decided to read both of them today and they are both pretty good. The first issue introduces us to some of her crew for her new magic show including Adam. The ghost of the actress known only as the Lady White is also introduced.

Cover of Zatanna #1 from DC Comics

Showtime from Zatanna #1 from DC Comics

The cover of Zatanna shows her with Blue Devil, who also appears inside along with Bobo the Detective Chimp and Madame Xanadu. We also find out that the Lady White and the being known as Adam has ties to Brother Night. I can't wait to read the next issue to see where this series goes.

Cover of Zatanna #2 from DC Comics

T-shirt Monday: Luck of the Irish Celtic Cross T-shirt

Happy St. Patrick's Day and today is t-shirt day since I'm wearing this Luck of the Irish Celtic Cross t-shirt that I picked up last Monday at the local Walmart's for $6.98. I'm listening to The Greatest Irish Party Songs featuring the Shannon Clovers.

Luck of the Irish Celtic Cross T-shirt

DC Super Friends: Triple Threat Children's Book

The last children's book that I picked up at the local Dollar Tree on Monday was DC Super Friends: Triple Threat. The story was written by Steve Korte with illustrations by Erik Doescher, Mike DeCarlo and David Tanguay. The cover features Batman, Robin, Flash and Cyborg. The Super Friends go up against Joker, Riddler and Penguin before Aquaman shows up at the end. The story and artwork are pretty fun but I'm a little miffed that Aquaman is not also on the cover.

Cover of DC Super Friends: Triple Threat Children's Book

DC Super Friends: Battle Below Children's Book

Streaky the Supercat, Supergirl, Superman and Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern is on the cover of DC Super Friends: Battle Below children's book. I found it on Monday at the local Dollar Tree and had to get it. The story was written by Steve Korte with illustrations by Erik Doescher, Mike DeCarlo and David Tanguay. The four DC Super Friends team up against Sinestro, Artocitus and his cat, Dex-Starr. Yes, that's one Green Lantern, one Yellow Lantern and two Red Lanterns. The story spotlights Streaky and the art is stylish for kids so overall it's a fun children's book.

Cover of DC Super Friends: Battle Below Children's Book

Women Wednesday: I Am Wonder Woman Children's Book

I picked up this I Am Wonder Woman children's book on Monday at the local Dollar Tree. It was written by Erin K. Stein with illustrations by Rick Farley. The story basically retells her origin story. The artwork is pretty good for a children's book. Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman has lunch with Clark Kent aka Superman and Bruce Wayne aka Batman on one page.

Cover of I Am Wonder Woman Children's Book

I Am Batman Children's Book

I picked up this I Am Batman children's book yesterday at the local Dollar Tree. It was written by Delphine Finnegan with artwork by Andie Tong. The story is actually pretty good and fast paced. The artwork is more sophisticated than most books for children. Batman goes up against the Joker, Riddler and Catwoman.

Cover of I Am Batman Children's Book

Marvel Avengers and Other Heroes #2 Magazine

I picked up this Marvel Avengers and Other Heroes #2 magazine at the local Dollar Tree this morning. The cover features Iron Man, Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel and Count Dracula. Most of it is dedicated to the Marvel Avengers Secret Wars story titled "Wings in the Night!" The Avengers (Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Ant-Man, Iron Man and Vision) battles Count Dracula as Chthon possesses his body. There are activities like mazes, match games, puzzles and how to draw. Members of the Guardians of the Galaxy only appear once on a match game page. Spider-Man and his friends also appear only once with a two-page crossword puzzle (this should have been devoted to the Avengers). Overall, the magazine is not bad for the price, but I have the feeling that I have read this story before.

Cover of Marvel Avengers and Other Heroes #2 Magazine

Science Fiction Saturday: The Herculoids #1 Cover Gallery

The Herculoids #1 from Dynamite Entertainment came out last Wednesday. This is a reboot of the Saturday morning cartoon from Hanna-Barbera featuring Zandor, Tara, Dorno, Zok the dragon, Igoo, Tundro, Gloop and Gleep. It was great seeing them all back in action again and I can't wait to read the next issue.

The Herculoids #1 Cover Gallery Page 1 from Dynamite Entertainment

The Herculoids #2 Cover Gallery Page 2 from Dynamite Entertainment

T-shirt Thursday: Luck of the Irish Celtic Cross T-shirt

I picked up this XXL Luck of the Irish Celtic Cross t-shirt last week at the local Walmart's for $6.98. I needed a new t-shirt for St. Patrick's Day since my classic Incredible Hulk t-shirt is getting a bit snug and holey.

Luck of the Irish Celtic Cross T-shirt

Women Wednesday: Kinder Chocolate DC Funko Pop Trivia Card #1: Wonder Woman

I actually picked up two Kinder Chocolate candy over a week ago. I ended up with two DC Funko Pop trivia cards featuring Wonder Woman, which is the first in the series. The backs of the cards are blank. Yeah, my luck with these have not been great so far. She is also on the wrapper with Superman, who I suspect is on the third card.

Kinder Chocolate DC Funko Pop Trivia Card #1: Wonder Woman

Kinder Chocolate DC Funko Pop Wrapper

T-shirt Tuesday: Star Wars Darth Vader T-shirt

The third and final t-shirt that I picked up last week for two dollars is this Star Wars Darth Vader t-shirt. It's pretty cool since it has the villain holding his lightsaber on the right side and a close up of his masked head in the background on the left. This make my first Star Wars t-shirt that I have ever owned.

Star Wars Darth Vader T-shirt

Kinder Chocolate DC Funko Pop Trivia Card #2: Batman

I have been finding the Kinder Chocolate candy with the DC Funko Pop trivia cards in the local stores for the past few weeks. I picked up two at the local General Dollar this morning and both of them were Batman, which is number two in the series. The back is blank and there is no checklist of the cards available. The main wrapper features Wonder Woman and Superman.

Kinder Chocolate DC Funko Pop Trivia Card #2: Batman

Kinder Chocolate DC Funko Pop Wrapper

T-shirt Thursday: A Nightmare on Elm Street Claw T-shirt

I picked up this A Nightmare on Elm Street Claw claw t-shirt at the local Walmart's on Monday. The regular price was $8.98 but I got it for two dollars. I picked up another one for my sister who loves the original Freddy Krueger. I would have picked up another one for me but they only had two in XXL. It has the phase "Ready or not here I come" in red in the lower right-hand corner. The t-shirt has Freddy Krueger's claw and bloody claw marks. I'll be wearing this all year long and not just for Halloween.

A Nightmare on Elm Street Claw T-shirt

Goodnight Gene Hackman

More sad news for Hollywood legend Gene Hackman dies aged 95, the Oscar-winning star of Superman, The French Connection, and Unforgiven. He was found yesterday along with his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog. He will always be Lex Luthor to me and he will be greatly missed.

Gene Hackman
(January 30, 1930 – February 26, 2025)

Goodbye Marvel Insider

I knew it was coming since Disney Movie Insiders 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 Michelle Trachtenberg, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' and 'Harriet the Spy' star, dies at 39. She will always be known as Buffy's younger sister, Dawn Summers, to me.

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