Women Wednesday: Introducing Moongem Magazine

Created this mock up of Moongem Magazine featuring Luna Witch with Grok just for the fun of it:

Cover of Moongem Magazine featuring Luna Witch

Science Fiction Saturday: Asgard Press Vintage Sci-Fi 2026 Calendar

Fans of science fiction pulp magazines will enjoy the Asgard Press Vintage Sci-Fi 2026 Calendar at Amazon. It measures 11" x 15" when closed and 11" x 30" when opened. The calendar features full color covers from such pulp magazines as Astounding Stories, Captain Future and Startling Stories. Several of the covers features aliens, robots and women that can easily be separated and framed.

Front Cover of Asgard Press Vintage Sci-Fi 2026 Calendar

Back Cover of Asgard Press Vintage Sci-Fi 2026 Calendar

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Countdown to Halloween 2025 Day 31: Elvira in Cracked Monster Party #4

If you thought I wasn't going to treat you with an Elvira post this Halloween, then you are sadly mistaken. The cover of Cracked Monster Party #4 (April 1989) features full figures of Nanny and Elvira claiming a "monster interview". It was a trick since Nanny Dickering, the curvy blonde reporter, interviews Evilra, Misfit of the Dark. Cameos in this parody includes Vampirella and Freddy Krueger. The cover art was done by Skene Catling while Bill Ward did the art for the interview.

Cover of Cracked Monster Party #4 Magazine
(April 1989)

Page 1 of Cracked Interview with Evilra from Cracked Monster Party #4
(April 1989)

Page 2 of Cracked Interview with Evilra from Cracked Monster Party #4
(April 1989)

Page 3 of Cracked Interview with Evilra from Cracked Monster Party #4
(April 1989)

This concludes my Countdown to Halloween this year and I hope everyone enjoyed it. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween.

Fantastic Friday: Fantastic Four People Ads

First off, I would like to wish everyone a safe and fantastic Fourth of July.

People magazine, cover dated July 14, 2025, has several ads for the Fantastic Four: First Steps movie. Ben Grimm, Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Johnny Storm and H.E.R.B.I.E appear on a fake cover:

Fantastic Four Movie Ad in People

There is a great ad for H.E.R.B.I.E. the robot:

People Ad for H.E.R.B.I.E.

My favorite is the ad for the FantasiCar (I really hope Hot Wheels make one):

People Ad for FantasiCar

Superman on People Magazine

Superman is on the June 30, 2025 issue of People magazine (there is also an article about him inside):

Superman on People Magazine

 

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

Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 30: Scream Queens 3 Trading Cards Trio

My one big Halloween purchase this year was a set of sixty Scream Queens 3 trading cards. This is not based on the 2015 tv series but on the magazine that lasted from 1993 to 2002. It was also known as Scream Queens Illustrated and mostly featured b-movie actresses mostly from horror movies in stages of undress. It seems fitting that I present three trading cards from the set as the last Women's Wednesday post for this Halloween. Brinke Stevens is a sexy vampire on #7 while Deborah Dutch appears with a skull on #9. Finally, #50 features Jeanie Brown playing cards with a skeleton.

Fronts of Scream Queens 3 Trading Cards Trio

Backs of Scream Queens 3 Trading Cards Trio

Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 16: Witches of Past and Present Magazine

I picked up the copy of Witches of Past and Present magazine two weeks ago at the local Walmart's. I'm posting it today for this week's Women Wednesday post. There are five sections: Ancient Origins, Medieval Magic, Sorcery Under Attack, Out of the Shadows, On the Page, Stage and Screen. Each section ends with a one-page Witchcraft Through History article. The first is Witch of Endor with the second being The Witch of Ripabianca. The third is Mother Shipton while the fourth is Doreen Valiente. The fifth and last article is Margaret Hamilton, who is best known as the Wicked Witch from the 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz. The magazine is also loaded with pictures of various sizes.

Front Cover of Witches of Past and Present Magazine

Witches of Past and Present Magazine

Countdown to Halloween 2023 Day 11: Witches Magazine

Witches is another collectible magazine that has been on the rack at the local Walmart's for the past month. I had to get this one for sure since I have a soft spot for witchy women. The magazine has seven sections: Witches Throughout History, The Witching Way, Witches Making History, Enchanted Movies and TV Shows, The Power Is Rising: Witches Today, Divination Tools and Astrology and Ready to Explore Your Power. Of course, a brief history of witchcraft is provided along with the witch trails in Europe and America. There are articles on Wicca, Hoodoo and Brujeria. Famous and infamous witches include Maria Laveau, Aleister Crowley, Gerald Gardmer. Doreen Valiente, Laurie Cabot, Raymond Buckland, Starhawk and Bri Luna. You can pretty much predict which movies and tv shows are briefly covered so I won't bother naming any (True Blood was covered but not Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Modern witches covered include Leanne Marrama of Salem, author Sarah Potter, male witch John Cardo and author Pam Grossman. Ouija boards, the tarot and the zodiac are covered in the divination section. Basic tools essential to witches and the witches holiday known as Halloween are also covered. Witches is a good magazine for those interested in the subject matter.

Front Cover of Witches Magazine

Back Cover of Witches Magazine

Countdown to Halloween 2023 Day 10: Ghosts: True Tales of Horror Magazine

Ghosts: True Tales of Horror is a magazine special that has been on the rack at the local Walmart's for the past month. I finally broke down and shelled out the $13.99 a few weeks ago. The magazine is divided into four sections: Ghosts: A Haunting History, Ghosts Stories, What's Really Happening and Where To Find Ghosts. There are some very familar ghost stories such as the Bell Witch, Bellamy Bridge and Huggin' Molly. There are articles on energy orbs, cold spots and mediums. The haunted places covered include Amityville, Salem, New Orleans and San Francisco. There is even a ghostly glossary and lots of pictures. While the Ghosts: True Tales of Horror magazine doesn't go into in-depth detail about some of the topics, it is a good starting point for those interested in the world of spirits.

Front Cover of Ghosts: True Tales of Horror Magazine

Back Cover of Ghosts: True Tales of Horror Magazine

Countdown to Halloween 2022 Day 10: Afterlife With Archie Magazine Covers

Afterlife With Archie Magazine ran for four issues in 2014 and 2015. It collects the original comic book series where several residents of Riverdale turn into zombies along with all new special features. All four covers are by Franceso Francavilla and either have Archie, Jughead or both featured on them.

Afterlife With Archie Magazine #1 Cover

Afterlife With Archie Magazine #2 Cover

Afterlife With Archie Magazine #3 Cover

Afterlife With Archie Magazine #4 Cover

Countdown to Halloween 2020 Day 7: Spoiler Magazine Interviews Elvira

The October 2020 issue of Spoiler Magazine has a cover featuring Elvira. There is also an eight page interview with the her and her list of most horrific movies to watch this Halloween. I present them here for you to enjoy but you can click on the above link for the digital issue.

Crematia Mortem Interview from The Basement Sublet of Horror Magazine #2

Here's the Crematia Mortem interview from The Basement Sublet of Horror Magazine #2 (March 2015):

Crematia Mortem Interview page 1

Crematia Mortem Interview page 2

Crematia Mortem Interview page 3

Crematia Mortem Interview page 4

Crematia Mortem Interview page 5

Crematia Mortem Interview page 6

Crematia Mortem pinup

The Beast Lives Again Article from The Basement Sublet of Horror Magazine #2

"The Beast Lives Again, As Forgotten Horror Film Resurfaces" by Richard Chamberlain is an article that was published in The Basement Sublet of Horror Magazine #2 (March 2015) and is a tribute to The Beast From The Beginning of Time horror movie featuring Tom Leahy Jr. and other local Kansas celebrities.

The Beast Lives Again page 1

The Beast Lives Again page 2

The Beast Lives Again page 3

The Beast Lives Again page 4

The Beast Lives again page 5

The Beast Lives Again page 6

The Basement Sublet of Horror Magazine #2 Cover

The Basement Sublet of Horror Magazine was a supplement to the Lawrence, Kansas public access television program. The second issue, with a cover date of March 2015, featured an interview with famed Wichita television host Jim Erickson, a look at horror host Tom Leahy Jr. film “The Beast from the Beginning of Time”, an interview with Kansas City horror host Crematia Mortem, Haunted Memories of Joyland Amusement Park, and more.

The Basement Sublet of Horror Magazine #2 Cover

RetroFan #2 Spotlights Elvira

From RetroFan 02 (Ships Sept 19, 2018):

RetroFan #2 is sure to satiate the trick-or-treat cravings of your inner child! MARTIN PASKO peeks into the tombs of TV horror-hosts ZACHERLEY, VAMPIRA, SEYMOUR, MARVIN, and our cover-featured ELVIRA! ANDY MANGELS welcomes us to Saturday morning’s Horrible Hall, home of the Groovie Goolies! ERNEST FARINO tunes in to the creepy, kooky Bewitched, The Addams Family, and The Munsters! The Oddball World of SCOTT SHAW! takes us on a Jurassic lark through the long-buried Dinosaur Land amusement park! Learn the history of Ben Cooper Halloween costumes in an interview with IRA J. COOPER and JON JAMES MILLER! Super collector TERRY COLLINS shows off his collection of character lunchboxes! Plus: collecting superhero View-Masters; Sindy, the British Barbie; and more fun, fab features! Photo cover spotlighting Elvira herself, CASSANDRA PETERSON! Edited by Back Issue magazine’s MICHAEL EURY.

Okay, I'm way late in posting this but here is the first look of Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange on the double issue of Entertainment Weekly #1397/98:

You can view more images of him from the magazine at Here's Your First Look at Benedict Cumberbatch as 'Doctor Strange'.

Christmas Haul Part 4: Star Trek 50th Anniversary Tribute

I received this Special Newsweek Edition: Star Trek 50th Anniversary Tribute magazine as a Christmas gift this year. The front cover features the five captains from the different tv shows plus the rebooted Kirk from the new movies:

The back cover features a classic picture of Leonard Nimoy as Spock:

Countdown to Halloween 2015 Day 31: Elvira Interview from Fangoria #344

Happy Halloween and welcome to the final day of Countdown to Halloween 2015. I saved the Elvira interview from Fangoria #344 for last:

I hope you enjoyed this year's posts as much as I enjoyed posting them..