Dynamite Entertainment published Vampirella: Valentine's Day Special #1 on February 13, 2019.
"Mardi Gras may still be a couple weeks away, but that doesn’t mean spirits aren’t stirring! Valentine’s Day is New Orlean’s version of Halloween—the one day a year that's a supernatural free-for-all, when all the ghosts and ghoulies come out to feast on the spirits and flesh of horny tourists. Let’s just say there’s going to be big trouble in the Big Easy!"
Stories include:
Vampirella meets a very interesting Cajun named Val in "Happy Valentine's Day"
"Matinee" (originally published in Vampirella Summer Special #1 in 2005)
Special note: Today is my fifty-fifth birthday.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Countdown to Valentine's Day 2020 Day 12: Wonder Woman Valentines With Rub On Transfers
I found the only box of Wonder Woman 16 Valentines With 16 Rub On Transfers that the local Dollar Tree had on the shelf about two weeks ago. I'm not exactly sure when they originally came out but I'm guessing either last year or the year before. Wonder Woman is wearing her movie costume and the artwork looks a lot like Gal Gadot.
Unfortunately, the upper left corner of the box is a bit damaged and there is obviously a line cut by a knife on the bottom half. I'm not complaining because it was only a dollar and it was the only one the store had.
The back of the box displays the four different Valentine's Day cards, a sample of the card backs and a sheet of the eight rub on transfers:
There are two sheets of eight rub on transfers that each measures 2-1/4" x 2-1/4". They are mostly different designs of her logo with different words like love, strength and warrior. Three of the transfers actually has Wonder Woman. Unfortunately, the bottoms of the transfers are separating from plastic and are a bit curled. At least, they still have vibrant colors.
The Wonder Woman Valentines are huge measuring at 5" x 4-1/4". The first two feature artwork of Wonder Woman with her sword and shield:
The back of the first Wonder Woman Valentine's Day card is basically the same artwork as the front but from a distance. The back of the second one is the same pose from the front of the box.
The third Valentine features Wonder Woman on a horse with her sword drawn. The fourth card is extra long at 6-1/4" and features her again with her sword and shield (she must be attacking Steve Trevor after he gave her the wrong Valentine's Day gift).
The back of the third card features her on a horse again but with a different view. The final Valentine card features Wonder Woman in her classic arms crossed posed.
I like artwork on these Wonder Woman Valentines With Rub On Transfers. I'm a little surprised that a sheet of red heart-shaped stickers was not included since all the other boxes that I picked up did have them. Maybe a sheet of shield stickers would have been more appropriate.
The back of the box displays the four different Valentine's Day cards, a sample of the card backs and a sheet of the eight rub on transfers:
There are two sheets of eight rub on transfers that each measures 2-1/4" x 2-1/4". They are mostly different designs of her logo with different words like love, strength and warrior. Three of the transfers actually has Wonder Woman. Unfortunately, the bottoms of the transfers are separating from plastic and are a bit curled. At least, they still have vibrant colors.
The Wonder Woman Valentines are huge measuring at 5" x 4-1/4". The first two feature artwork of Wonder Woman with her sword and shield:
The back of the first Wonder Woman Valentine's Day card is basically the same artwork as the front but from a distance. The back of the second one is the same pose from the front of the box.
The third Valentine features Wonder Woman on a horse with her sword drawn. The fourth card is extra long at 6-1/4" and features her again with her sword and shield (she must be attacking Steve Trevor after he gave her the wrong Valentine's Day gift).
The back of the third card features her on a horse again but with a different view. The final Valentine card features Wonder Woman in her classic arms crossed posed.
I like artwork on these Wonder Woman Valentines With Rub On Transfers. I'm a little surprised that a sheet of red heart-shaped stickers was not included since all the other boxes that I picked up did have them. Maybe a sheet of shield stickers would have been more appropriate.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Countdown to Valentine's Day 2020 Day 11: Marvel Valentine Special #1
Marvel Comics published Marvel Valentine Special in 1997 "featuring love stories from your favorite Marvel couples! Guest-starring the Goddess of Love, Venus!."
Stories include:
Mary Jane Watson and Spider-Man in "My Fair Spidey"
Daredevil in "Love Hurts"
Venus in "Atom-Age Amore"
Absorbing Man and Titania in "The Greatest Gift"
Cyclops and Phoenix in "The Way!"
Stories include:
Mary Jane Watson and Spider-Man in "My Fair Spidey"
Daredevil in "Love Hurts"
Venus in "Atom-Age Amore"
Absorbing Man and Titania in "The Greatest Gift"
Cyclops and Phoenix in "The Way!"
Monday, February 10, 2020
Countdown to Valentine's Day 2020 Day 10: Mysteries of Love in Space #1
DC Comics published Mysteries of Love in Space #1 on January 30, 2019 to celebrate Valentine's Day.
"Sometimes love can make you feel like you’re from another planet...but what if you actually were? Join Superman, The New Gods, Green Lantern, Starro, Hawkgirl and even the Teen Titans’ new sensation Crush for eight tales of romance that will whisk you to the moon and back!"
Stories include:
The New Gods in "An Apokoliptian Love Story"
Kilowog in "Old Scars, Fresh Wounds"
Bizarro in "Backward Heart"
Hawkgirl in "Galentine's Day"
Space Cabbie in "GPS I Love You"
Crush in "Crushed"
Lois Lane and Superman in "Glasses"
Adam Strange in "The Planet and the Pendulum" (originally printed in Showcase #17)
"Sometimes love can make you feel like you’re from another planet...but what if you actually were? Join Superman, The New Gods, Green Lantern, Starro, Hawkgirl and even the Teen Titans’ new sensation Crush for eight tales of romance that will whisk you to the moon and back!"
Stories include:
The New Gods in "An Apokoliptian Love Story"
Kilowog in "Old Scars, Fresh Wounds"
Bizarro in "Backward Heart"
Hawkgirl in "Galentine's Day"
Space Cabbie in "GPS I Love You"
Crush in "Crushed"
Lois Lane and Superman in "Glasses"
Adam Strange in "The Planet and the Pendulum" (originally printed in Showcase #17)
Sunday, February 09, 2020
Countdown to Valentine's Day 2020 Day 9: Harley Quinn's Valentine's Day Special #1
DC Comics released Harley Quinn's Valentine's Day Special on February 11, 2015.
"Love is in the air in New York City! The planet’s richest bachelor, Bruce Wayne, is in town for a charity auction – and the highest bidder gets a date with Mr. Tall, Dark, and Brooding! Good thing Harley Quinn just came into some money (please, whatever you do, don’t ask how). But can Bruce really spend a night with Harley without her learning how he spends his nights?"
There are four different covers:
"Love is in the air in New York City! The planet’s richest bachelor, Bruce Wayne, is in town for a charity auction – and the highest bidder gets a date with Mr. Tall, Dark, and Brooding! Good thing Harley Quinn just came into some money (please, whatever you do, don’t ask how). But can Bruce really spend a night with Harley without her learning how he spends his nights?"
There are four different covers:
Saturday, February 08, 2020
Countdown to Halloween 2020 Day 8: Young Romance: The New 52 Valentine's Day Special #1
DC Comics published Young Romance: The New 52 Valentine's Day Special in 2013.
Stories include:
Catwoman and Batman in "Think it Through"
Aquaman and Mera in "The Lighthouse"
Batgirl in "Dreamer"
Apollo and Midnighter in "Seoul Brothers"
Nightwing and Ursa Minor in "Another Saturday Night"
Superman and Wonder Woman in "Truth or Dare"
As an added bonus, there are 18 Valentine's Day cards featuring Shazam, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Animal Man, Jonah Hex, Vibe, Superman, Batman, Aquman, Swamp Thing, Robin, Catwoman, Flash, Cyborg, Nightwing, Batgirl and The New 52 (Mera should have gotten her own card instead). Here are the front of the cards:
Here are the backs:
Stories include:
Catwoman and Batman in "Think it Through"
Aquaman and Mera in "The Lighthouse"
Batgirl in "Dreamer"
Apollo and Midnighter in "Seoul Brothers"
Nightwing and Ursa Minor in "Another Saturday Night"
Superman and Wonder Woman in "Truth or Dare"
As an added bonus, there are 18 Valentine's Day cards featuring Shazam, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Animal Man, Jonah Hex, Vibe, Superman, Batman, Aquman, Swamp Thing, Robin, Catwoman, Flash, Cyborg, Nightwing, Batgirl and The New 52 (Mera should have gotten her own card instead). Here are the front of the cards:
Here are the backs:
Friday, February 07, 2020
Countdown to Valentine's Day 2020 Day 7: Young Monsters In Love #1
DC Comics released Young Monsters In Love on February 7, 2018:
"It’s hard being a monster…and even harder being a monster in love. Sparks will fly and hearts will be broken when the ghouls and ghosts of the DC Universe assemble to bring you the Valentine’s Day Special that no one saw coming!"
Stories include:
Man-Bat in "Nocturnal Animal"
Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. in "Pieces of Me"
Solomon Grundy in "Buried On Sunday"
Raven in "The Dead Can Dance"
Deadman in "Be My Valentine" (note: Harley Quinn appears only on a Valentine's Day card)
Swamp Thing in "Heart-Shaped Box"
Monsieur Mallah and The Brain in "Visibility"
I, Vampire in "The Turning of Deborah Dancer"
The Demon in "To Hell and Gone"
The Creature Commandos in "Dear Velcoro"
"It’s hard being a monster…and even harder being a monster in love. Sparks will fly and hearts will be broken when the ghouls and ghosts of the DC Universe assemble to bring you the Valentine’s Day Special that no one saw coming!"
Stories include:
Man-Bat in "Nocturnal Animal"
Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. in "Pieces of Me"
Solomon Grundy in "Buried On Sunday"
Raven in "The Dead Can Dance"
Deadman in "Be My Valentine" (note: Harley Quinn appears only on a Valentine's Day card)
Swamp Thing in "Heart-Shaped Box"
Monsieur Mallah and The Brain in "Visibility"
I, Vampire in "The Turning of Deborah Dancer"
The Demon in "To Hell and Gone"
The Creature Commandos in "Dear Velcoro"
Thursday, February 06, 2020
Countdown to Valentine's Day 2020 Day 6: DC's Crimes of Passion #1
DC Comics released DC's Crimes of Passion #1 on February 5, 2020.
"Passion. Betrayal. Murder. When you’re a private investigator, these are things you experience daily. But when you add capes to the mix-like Batman, Catwoman, and Harley Quinn? Things get even messier. The name’s Slam Bradley, and I’m telling you that this year’s Valentine’s Day special has more intrigue than you can shake a stick at. Ten tales of love-the kind of love that can push people over the edge. Don’t miss it...or I’ll make you pay."
Stories include:
The Batman in "More Than Maybe"
Wildcat in "Pulling Punches"
Pied Piper in "Secret Admirer"
Green Arrow and Black Canary in "The Crimson Bomber"
Plastic Man in "The Prettiest Thing"
Batwoman in "Out of the Past"
Slam Bradley in "One Last Dance"
Nightwing and Batgirl in "(K)night Falls In Blüdhaven"
Catwoman in "Can't Buy Me Love"
The Question in "Reflections of the Heart"
Cover A features Batman catching Catwoman in Nightwing's arms:
Cover B features Batgirl in the arms of Nightwing (he sure gets around):
The back cover features silhouettes of the Joker and Harley Quinn:
"Passion. Betrayal. Murder. When you’re a private investigator, these are things you experience daily. But when you add capes to the mix-like Batman, Catwoman, and Harley Quinn? Things get even messier. The name’s Slam Bradley, and I’m telling you that this year’s Valentine’s Day special has more intrigue than you can shake a stick at. Ten tales of love-the kind of love that can push people over the edge. Don’t miss it...or I’ll make you pay."
Stories include:
The Batman in "More Than Maybe"
Wildcat in "Pulling Punches"
Pied Piper in "Secret Admirer"
Green Arrow and Black Canary in "The Crimson Bomber"
Plastic Man in "The Prettiest Thing"
Batwoman in "Out of the Past"
Slam Bradley in "One Last Dance"
Nightwing and Batgirl in "(K)night Falls In Blüdhaven"
Catwoman in "Can't Buy Me Love"
The Question in "Reflections of the Heart"
Cover A features Batman catching Catwoman in Nightwing's arms:
Cover B features Batgirl in the arms of Nightwing (he sure gets around):
The back cover features silhouettes of the Joker and Harley Quinn:
Wednesday, February 05, 2020
Countdown to Valentine's Day 2020 Day 5: Spider-Verse Vudu Valentine
I found this free Vudu Valentines offer in my inbox earlier today. You fill out a form to send a free movie themed Valentine’s Day card by mail. You must make your request by February 9 to get it mailed out in time. Besides the Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse card, you can also choose from John Wick, Pennywise, Joker, Pikachu and more. Here's a screenshot of the card featuring Peter Parker without his Spider-Man mask, Gwen Stacy as Spider-Gwen and Miles Morales:
Tuesday, February 04, 2020
Countdown to Valentine's Day 2020 Day 4: Marvel Spider-Man 32 Valentines
This box of Marvel Spider-Man 32 Valentines was also picked up at the local Dollar General last week for a dollar. The contents include four strips of eight cards and a sheet of red heart-shaped stickers. The front of the box shows Spider-Man getting ready to shoot his webbing at you:
The back of the box shows all eight card fronts plus a sampling of the backs:
Peter Parker in the usual blue and red wallcrawler costume is featured on the first two and fourth cards while Miles Morales in the dark colored Ultimate Spider-Man costume is featured on the third card:
The back of the cards are pretty simple with the Spider-Man logo and two round faded face symbols:
Gwen Stacy as Spider-Gwen is featured on the fifth card while Peter Park as Spider-Man is on the sixth and seventh cards. Spider-Gwen, Parker's Spider-Man and Morales's Ultimate Spider-Man is all featured on the extra-wide eighth card:
Peter Parker as Spider-Man appears on the back of the extra-wide card in two different poses:
I like this set and was surprised by the guest appearance of Spider-Gwen and the Miles Morales. I was glad that no villains appeared in this set even though I wouldn't mind seeing Black Cat pop up.
The back of the box shows all eight card fronts plus a sampling of the backs:
Peter Parker in the usual blue and red wallcrawler costume is featured on the first two and fourth cards while Miles Morales in the dark colored Ultimate Spider-Man costume is featured on the third card:
The back of the cards are pretty simple with the Spider-Man logo and two round faded face symbols:
Gwen Stacy as Spider-Gwen is featured on the fifth card while Peter Park as Spider-Man is on the sixth and seventh cards. Spider-Gwen, Parker's Spider-Man and Morales's Ultimate Spider-Man is all featured on the extra-wide eighth card:
Peter Parker as Spider-Man appears on the back of the extra-wide card in two different poses:
I like this set and was surprised by the guest appearance of Spider-Gwen and the Miles Morales. I was glad that no villains appeared in this set even though I wouldn't mind seeing Black Cat pop up.
Monday, February 03, 2020
Countdown to Valentine's Day 2020 Day 3: Justice League 32 Valentines
This box of Justice League 32 Valentines was picked up last week at the local Dollar General store for a dollar. The contents include four strips of eight cards and a sheet of red heart-shaped stickers. The front of the box features Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman.
The back of the box displays the eight different cards plus the back of the extra wide card:
The first four Justice League Valentines include Aquaman, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Cyborg and Flash (Barry Allen):
The backs of the Justice League Valentines are pretty simple:
The last four Justice League Valentines features Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman with Superman. Batman goes solo on the extra wide card (a group shot would have made more sense):
Aquaman and Cyborg make a guest appearance on the back of the extra wide card:
The artwork for the Justice League 32 Valentines is not bad but not great either. However, I noticed that Wonder Woman is wearing a cape on the front of the box but not on her individual Valentine card. Also, Batman and Superman are not wearing their briefs so this makes the Justice League shown here the New 52 version.
The back of the box displays the eight different cards plus the back of the extra wide card:
The first four Justice League Valentines include Aquaman, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Cyborg and Flash (Barry Allen):
The backs of the Justice League Valentines are pretty simple:
The last four Justice League Valentines features Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman with Superman. Batman goes solo on the extra wide card (a group shot would have made more sense):
Aquaman and Cyborg make a guest appearance on the back of the extra wide card:
The artwork for the Justice League 32 Valentines is not bad but not great either. However, I noticed that Wonder Woman is wearing a cape on the front of the box but not on her individual Valentine card. Also, Batman and Superman are not wearing their briefs so this makes the Justice League shown here the New 52 version.
Sunday, February 02, 2020
Countdown to Valentine's Day 2020 Day 2: Marvel Avengers Endgame 32 Valentines
The Marvel Avengers Endgame 32 Valentines was another item that I picked up last week at the local Dollar Tree. Not only does the front of the box feature the usual members of the Avengers but also characters from Guardians of the Galaxy including Rocket Racoon.
The back of the box displays the eight different Valentine cards plus a sample back:
The first four Marvel Avengers Endgame Valentines features Steve Rogers without his Captain America mask, the redheaded Black Widow (she was blonde in the Infinity War Valentines that I covered yesterday), Iron Man and the Hulk in a jumpsuit:
The backs of the first four cards:
The last four Marvel Avengers Endgame Valentines features Rocket Racoon, Thor, Hawkeye and the basic members of the Avengers on an extra wide card:
The back of the extra wide card features the hooded Hawkeye and Thanos:
I really like the look and sayings of these Valentine Day cards. I was surprised that Thanos didn't get his own card like he did with the Avengers Infinity War set. This box also includes a sheet of red hart-shaped stickers.
The back of the box displays the eight different Valentine cards plus a sample back:
The first four Marvel Avengers Endgame Valentines features Steve Rogers without his Captain America mask, the redheaded Black Widow (she was blonde in the Infinity War Valentines that I covered yesterday), Iron Man and the Hulk in a jumpsuit:
The backs of the first four cards:
The last four Marvel Avengers Endgame Valentines features Rocket Racoon, Thor, Hawkeye and the basic members of the Avengers on an extra wide card:
The back of the extra wide card features the hooded Hawkeye and Thanos:
I really like the look and sayings of these Valentine Day cards. I was surprised that Thanos didn't get his own card like he did with the Avengers Infinity War set. This box also includes a sheet of red hart-shaped stickers.
Saturday, February 01, 2020
Countdown to Valentine's Day 2020 Day 1: Avengers Infinity War Valentines With Thumb Tattoos
I picked this box of Marvel Avengers Infinity War 32 Valentines with 32 Thumb Tattoos last week at the local Dollar Tree. You can declare a thumb war with your friends. This is a pretty tall box at 10-1/2" considering that the sheet of thumb tattoos is the longest item at 8".
Each thumb tattoo is 1" x 1-1/2" and includes such Marvel superheroes as Vision, Hulk, Iron Man, Groot, Black Panther, Black Widow, Doctor Strange and Spder-Man
Eight Valentine cards are all connected on a strip and there are four strips. The first four includes Black Widow, Iron Man, Black Panther and Steve Rogers not in his Captain America costume.
The backs of the first four Valentine cards:
The last four includes Vision, Thor, Spider-Man and Thanos, who gets an extra wide one since he's so big.
The back of the extra wide Thanos Valentine card not only includes him but also includes the movie version of Doctor Strange in a circle and the comic version of Scarlet Witch.
There is also a sheet of 32 red heart stickers that I didn't scan. Overall, the artwork on the Valentine cards and thumb tattoos are not bad.
Each thumb tattoo is 1" x 1-1/2" and includes such Marvel superheroes as Vision, Hulk, Iron Man, Groot, Black Panther, Black Widow, Doctor Strange and Spder-Man
Eight Valentine cards are all connected on a strip and there are four strips. The first four includes Black Widow, Iron Man, Black Panther and Steve Rogers not in his Captain America costume.
The backs of the first four Valentine cards:
The last four includes Vision, Thor, Spider-Man and Thanos, who gets an extra wide one since he's so big.
The back of the extra wide Thanos Valentine card not only includes him but also includes the movie version of Doctor Strange in a circle and the comic version of Scarlet Witch.
There is also a sheet of 32 red heart stickers that I didn't scan. Overall, the artwork on the Valentine cards and thumb tattoos are not bad.
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Throwback Thursday: Wonder Woman Meets Olivia Newton John
I originally posted this video clip of Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman meeting Olivia Newton John on July 16, 2007 but that post is now invalid so I thought I would repost it today in celebration of Wonder Woman #750 that came out yesterday:
Monday, January 20, 2020
Moon Monday: New Werewolf By Night Mini Series Coming
Comics Beat announced that there will be a Werewolf By Night four issue mini series coming out in 2020. The new Werewolf will have ties to Native American storytelling and mythology. The first issue is due out in April. I haven't read a lot of Marvel Comics lately but I'm excited about reading this one.
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