Superhero Sunday: Superboy and Superman at ICT Comic Con & Science Fiction Expo

Super Incredible Photo Op, it's Superman & Superboy together! That's right true believers, ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo proudly presents our Legends of Superman Celebration and the best part is that you can get in on the action! In celebration of our Year 10.0 event we are offering professional photo ops with our celebrity guests. You can have your picture taken with Brandon Routh (Superman) and Gerard Christopher (Superboy) standing together with YOU for a SUPER memory to last a lifetime! Your Superman and Superboy Photo Op will feature a custom Superman backdrop. All of our celebrities will offer individual professional photo ops as well. All professional photo ops will be printed on site and available within 30 minutes to one hour after taken in most cases.

Get more details and order your photo ops online at:

https://www.ictcomiccon.com/professional-photo-ops/

KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE!

Tickets on sale at:

www.selectaseat.com/ictcomic

ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo Year 10.0!

Saturday 10am - 6pm

Sunday 10am - 5pm

August 29th and 30th, 2026

Century II Exhibition Hall

225 W Douglas

Wichita, KS 67202

Beam me there Scotty!

Superboy and Superman at ICT Comic Con & Science Fiction Expo

Superhero Sunday: Action Comics #1100

DC Comics released Action Comics #1100 last week. Here is the official summary:

"SUPERMAN RETURNS IN THIS LANDMARK ISSUE! Celebrate 1,100 issues of Action Comics with DC’s top talent and architects of the world of Superman! In April 1938, a man faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound graced the pages of Action Comics #1, and the rest was superhero history. Now together with the talents of writers Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Sophie Campbell, and Dan Slott, we honor Superman’s storied career and turn toward his thrilling future. Brought to life by the all-star artistic talent of Skylar Patridge, Ryan Sook, Dan Mora, and Lucas Meyer, the Man of Steel has never looked better."

Front Cover of Action Comics #1100 from DC Comics

Back Cover of Action Comics #1100 from DC Comics

Superhero Sunday: Action Comics #1097

DC Comics released Action Comics #1097 last week. The cover features Booster Gold, Mary Marvel and Matian Manhunter looking at Superboy. Here is the official summary:

"The heroes of tomorrow have arrived in the past, and they need Superboy’s help! But what can a young Clark Kent do that they can’t? Find out as Smallville is turned upside down and the Reign of the Superboys continues!"

Cover of Action Comics #1097 from DC Comics

Superhero Sunday: DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider-Man #1

DC Comics and Marvel released DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider-Man #1 on March 25, 2026. There are eight stories including Superman and Spider-Man in "Truth, Justice and Great Responsibility" followed by Lois Lane and Mary Jane in "The World's Finest" (with special guest star Gambit). Superboy-Prime and Amazing Spider-Man (Peter Parker in black costume) appear in "Pages" followed by Superman and Spider-Man 2099 in "Beyond the Cobwebs of Tomorrow" (with special guest star Batman Beyone). Jimmy Olsen and Carnage in "Jimmy Con Carnage" followed by Jonathan Kent and Ben Parker in "The Bridge." Daily Planet and Daily Bugle in "Bias" followed by Power Girl and the Punisher in "Blind Date."

Here is the official summary:

"When journalists Clark Kent and Peter Parker find themselves chasing the same story, the conspiracy they uncover could change the world — especially if Brainiac and Doctor Octopus have anything to say about it. (And we bet they do!) Good thing our intrepid newshounds are secretly Superman and the amazing Spider-Man. Brought to you by legendary storytellers Mark Waid and Jorge Jimenez."

Cover of DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider-Man #1 from DC Comics and Marvel

Superhero Sunday: Superman #36

DC Comics released Superman #36 last week. Here is the official summary:

"THE REIGN OF THE SUPERBOYS BEGINS! After the shocking events of DC K.O., Superman is missing. But one hero steps up to take his place… Superboy Prime?! Normally, Prime has only been part of massive DC events, but now he gets a real shot at showing the world he can be just as great a hero as Superman! Superstar artist Dan Mora returns to Superman for an action-packed and fun adventure that changes the face of the DC Universe!"

Cover of Superman #36 from DC Comics

Superman Unlimited #11

DC Comics released Superman Unlimited #11 yesterday. Jon Kent gives up his Superman identity and becomes Tomorrow Man as seen on the cover that also shows him as Superboy. Here is the official summary:

"THE FINAL MOMENTS OF JON KENT! What’s worse than a fifth-dimensional imp? A fourth dimensional demon! Jon Kent faces off against his greatest archenemy, a terrifying time-bending foe who’s attacking him years before they’ve ever met! Witness the final moments of Jon Kent, Superman. Also in this issue: Superboy?! No. Really? Wait. What?! Yeah. You’d better not miss this one. Call your retailer now. Reserve your copy now. Don’t wait. Go. Call. Now!"

Cover of Superman Unlimited #11 from DC Comics

Superhero Sunday: Action Comics #1094

DC Comics released Action Comics #1094 last week. This is Clark Kent as Superboy when he was still a lad in Smallville. Lana Lang and Pete Ross also appear in this issue. The cover proclaims "Our Superboy At War", which is also the story's title. Here is the official summary:

"SUPERBOY REPORTING FOR DUTY! As Superboy is called for his first mission for General Lane, Clark wonders if he made the right decision. As the tension builds, the U.S. government prepares a contingency plan that could put our hero down for good. Plus, Pete Ross has a secret — one he’s reluctant to share with his best friend."

Cover of Action Comics #1094 from DC Comics

 

Super Sunday: DC's Kal-El-Fornia Love Special

DC released DC's Kal-El-Fornia Love one shot summer special last week. The cover features Superman, Lois Lane, Superboy, Supergirl, Power Girl and other members of the Super Family.

Here's the official summery: "Brighter than a Hollywood star, more powerful than Silicon Valley tech, able to leap tall redwood trees in a single bound… it’s DC’s Kal-El-fornia love! The whole Super-Family is hitting the road in a series of action-packed adventures across the great state of California. Supergirl’s day at the beach is interrupted by a demonic creature from the deep and John Constantine! Jon and Conner Kent team up to wrangle an escaped beast in the Redwoods! Bizarro (literally) crashes an audition for a major motion picture! And join Superman and Lois as a kaiju from the Pacific Ocean comes for their family vacation! The Summer of Superman is heating up, so slather on some sunscreen and snag your latest beach read!"

Cover of DC's Kal-El-Fornia Love Special from DC Comics

There are eight stories within this anthology special that includes the following: Superman in "See Spot Fly", Jimmy Olsen in "The Gorilla Ex-Wife of Jimmy Olsen", Power Girl in "Before Sunrise" (Ice guest stars), Bizarro in "Against the Wind" (guest starring Green Lantern Guy Gardner), Lois Lane in "Bite the Apple" (Wonder Woman briefly appears), Steel in "Across the Room", the Superboys (Conner Kent and Jon Kent) in "Who Do You Belong To", and Supergirl in "Something in the Water" (special team up with John Constantine).

Superman Unlimited #1

The Summer of Superman continues this week with the release of Superman Unlimited #1. The cover features Superman, Lois Lane, Krypto, Jonathan Kent aka Superboy, Jimmy Olsen and Zod. The story is basically an excuse for a series of flashbacks. As a bonus, there is a preview of Supergirl #1.

Cover of Superman Unlimited #1 from DC Comics

 

Summer of Superman Special #1

Happy Superman Day 2025 for Action Comics #1 was published eighty-seven years ago today on April 18, 1938). To celebrate that and the fact that the movie, Superman: Legacy, will be released this summer, DC Comics dropped Summer of Superman Special #1 this week. The story sets up what's to come and I can't wait.

Cover of Summer of Superman Special #1 from DC Comics

Superboy and Krypto appears in the first part of the story that basically focuses on his relationship with Lana Lang. The second part deals with her wedding with John "Steel" Irons.

Page 3 of Summer of Superman Special #1 from DC Comics

Women Wednesday: Superwoman Special #1 Cover

Superwoman Special #1 was released today from DC Comics. The cover features not only Lois Lane, Woman of Steel but also Superman, Man of Steel and their Son of Steel, Jon aka Superboy.

Cover of Superwoman Special #1 from DC Comics

Women Wednesday: Wonder Woman #11 Cover

Wonder Woman #11 is out today from DC Comics and is an Absolute Power tie-in. The issue starts with Wonder Woman playing Go Fish with Billy Batson, Mary Batson, Bobo the Detective Chimp, John Constantine, Jim Corrigan and Madam Xanadu. When an Amazo robot shows up, Billy turns into the Captain (yes, he's still Captain Marvel to me), Mary turns in Mary Marvel and Jim turns into the Spectre. The back up feature is part 8 of "World's Finest" that finds the Super Sons, Damian Wayne aka Robin and Jon Kent aka Superboy, going to see a Black Canary concert with Lizzie Prince aka Wonder Girl. No, I haven't been following this feature, but I might have to now.

Cover of Wonder Woman #11 from DC Comics

Imaginext DC Super Friends Series 1 Wrapper and Insert

I picked up three Imaginext DC Super Friends Series 1 mystery bags on Tuesday at the local Walmart's. Each package was $4.72, and they only had less than a dozen left. I didn't even see these before so I'm not exactly sure when they were stocked but the insert has a 2023 copyright date. Each action figure comes with an accessory.

The wrapper shows Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman in the lower left-hand corner. I'm only showing the front of the wrapper because the back is too shiny for my scanner to pick up the small print.

Front of Imaginext DC Super Friends Series 1 Wrapper

The outer side of the insert also shows Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman along with a gorilla with a battle axe, a female Troll and dinosaurs.

Outer Side of Imaginext DC Super Friends Series 1 Insert

The inner side of the insert is the checklist for all nine action figures in the Imaginext DC Super Friends Series 1 set. The set includes Swamp Thing, Bane, Man-Bat, Batman, Martian Manhunter, Superboy Prime, Bizarro, Aquaman and Blue Beetle. Swamp Thing and Bane as glow in the dark features. Notice that there is a Batman action figure but no Superman and Wonder Woman figures.

Inner Side of Imaginext DC Super Friends Series 1 Insert

Countdown to Halloween 2022 Day 13: DC's Terrors Through Time Cover

DC's Terrors Through Time is this year's treat from DC Comics. The cover features Deadman, Swamp Thing, Phantom Stranger, Poison Ivy, Robin and Superboy. Inside are eight tales of traumatizing time-travel. First up is "The Longest Night" featuring the Phantom Stranger followed by "Trick or Treat featuring the Super Sons (Damian Wayne aka Robin and Jon Kent aka Superboy). The Gotham Sirens (Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn and Catwoman) are featured in "The Pueo Promise" set in 1995 while Swamp Thing is featured in "Half-Life". Surprisingly, the Justice Society of America (Dr. Mid-Nite, Dr/ Fate. Black Canary, the Atom, Green Lantern, Hawkman and the Flash) appears in "The Midnight Hour" set in 1944 while the Green Lanterns (Kar-Von and Jan) appears in "A New Darkness" set in 2447. "Blood Lost and Found" features the Demon Etrigan while Damian Wayne returns with Deadman in "The Haunting of Wayne Manor".

DC's Terrors Through Time Cover

Christmas Countdown 2014 Day 4: DC Super Star Holiday Special Part 2

Today's Christmas Countdown 2014 continues the look at DC Super Star Holiday Special (Spring 1980).

The House of Mystery story is actually three short stories told by the horror hosts at DC Comics. The three witch sisters (Morded, Mildred, and Cynthia) from The Witching Hour tells one followed by Cain telling another. Destiny from Secrets of Haunted House breaks in to tell a story. The Phantom Stranger and Madame Xanadu shows up after everyone starts bickering. Poor Abel never gets to tell his tale.

Sgt. Rock of Easy Company in "The Longest Night!":

Finally, the Legion of Super-Heroes are featured in "Star Light, Star Bright... Farthest Star I See Tonight!":

I love the last panel with Superboy and the Legionnaires gathered around a Christmas tree:

Wishing everyone a safe and Merry Christmas!

Thrift Store Find: McDonald's Young Justice Mini Skateboard #3: Superboy

I picked up a bag stuffed with oddball figures at the local thrift store a few weeks ago for a dollar. Among them was this McDonald's Young Justice mini skateboard #3: Superboy that originally came out in 2012:

This is pretty cool thrift store find since I already have the Superman mini skateboard.

Krypto In Superboy #21

Krypto the Superdog looks more like a mutant dog on this cover artwork for Superboy #21 coming this June:

McDonald's Young Justice Mini Skateboard #4: Superman

I went to McDonald's earlier this afternoon and picked up a cheeseburger Happy Meal. To my surprise, they had the new Young Justice toys in stock. There are six mini skateboards based on the cartoon and I received the fourth one, which is Superman. The others include Batman, Robin, Superboy, Kid Flash and Aqualad. I would have liked to see Miss Martin and some of the girls on the team featured but McDonald's seem to insist on only boy superheroes for their boys only toys nowadays. The bottom of the Superman mini skateboard has a picture of him while the top has the Young Justice logo. I like the transparent blue wheels.

The Happy Meal box had only one panel devoted to Young Justice with the "Get on your feet to defeat the villains" in large text. The question in the upper right corner is "What super hero feats can your feet do every day?" followed by "Run and leap", "Jumping jacks" and "Scooter, skate or bike". Kid Flash and Superboy appear on the upper left corner while Aqualad in on the opposite side.A punch out Robin with the following instructions "Give Robin a leg up! Punch him out, put your fingers in the holes & make him run and skate."

The current girls only toys are based on the Littlest Pet Shop. The next Happy Meal toy line will be based on the movie, The Rise of the Guardians, which will not be gender specific.