Saturday, September 19, 2009

Post Super Heroes Mini Comics And Game Cards

In 1980, Post cereal offered mini comics featuring DC Super Heroes in their cereal boxes. The only cereal that I remember getting them in is Super Sugar Crisp. I would have been fifteen at the time when this came out in the stores.
Super Sugar Crisp cereal box promoting Post Super Heroes mini comics
There were four mini comics in the set with each having sixteen pages. I managed to get a complete set plus an extra one featuring the Super Heroes. Each measure 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" (however, there were some that not cut exactly to size). The mini comics include Super Heroes (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Robin) in "The Secret of the Sinister Lighthouse!", Batman in "The Joker's Last Laugh!", Superman in "Terra-Man's Skyway Robbery!" and Wonder Woman in "The Angle Menace!" There really should have been a fifth mini comic featuring Aquaman since he is featuring in "The Secret of the Sinister Lighthouse!" Robin is not only in the Super Heroes adventure but also in the Batman one.
Post Super Heroes mini comics featuring Super Friends, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Robin
Each of the mini comics came with a instant winner game card. The game cards measure 2 1/2" x 3 1/4". There are six stars that you must scratch off and match with the top star. The prizes included a trip to Hollywood, bicycle, kite, comic book and flying disc. The prize box is located in the lower right hand corner and none of mine were winners. What I like about these game cards is that not only does the big guns appear but also some Golden Age super heroes like Dr. Mid-Nite, Flash and Green Lantern. Batgirl and Captain Marvel also appear. I did find it odd that the Riddler is one of my game cards. I do not five game cards because I remember getting two featuring Robin at the top (I either used it for something else or tossed it).
fronts of three Post Super Heroes instant winner game cards
backs of three Post Super Heroes instant winner game cards

Friday, September 18, 2009

Two More Marvel Heroes Stickers Series 2

I picked up two more Marvel Heroes Stickers Series 2 at a local store's vending machine. This time I received #10 Silver Surfer and #11 Juggernaut. I now have nine out of twelve.
Marvel Heroes Stickers Series 2 front of Silver Surfer and Juggernaut
Marvel Heroes Stickers Series 2 back of Silver Surfer and Juggernaut

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Women Wednesday: The New Vampirella

Could one of these women be the new Vampirella?
The new Vampirella #1
The new Vampirella #2
Be sure to check out Vampirella for more goodies.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Dark Shadows Comics To Be In Complete Collection

Hermes Press will be publishing all thirty-five issues of Gold Key's Dark Shadows comic series based on the popular tv soap opera from the 1960s in five deluxe full-color hardcover editions. According to ICV2's The Complete Dark Shadows Comics, the first issue will be released in March 2010. Each edition will have seven issues plus extra likes poster art, pin-ups and more.
Dark Shadows #1 comic by Gold Key

Saturday, September 12, 2009

3 Pack Comics Breakdown

While at Hastings on Thursday, I bought ten 3 pack comics for $2.99 each. That would add up to thirty comics for $29.90. I knew that I was going to get some repeats since I could see the outer two comics but not the middle one. I ended up with the following: two Action Comics #687, one Archie's Ten Issue Collector's Set #6 (Jughead), four Barbie and Baby Sister Kelly #1, two Batman & Robin Adventures #9, one G.I. Joe #3 (Dark Horse), one Heroes #4 (Milestone and not the one based on the tv series), one Hex #15, one Icon #6, one Kamandi At Earth's End #2, one Koosh Kins #1, one Legion of Super-Heroes #6, one Legion of Super-Heroes #7, one L.E.G.I.O.N. '90 #11, one L.E.G.I.O.N. '94 #65, one The Masked Man #3, one Robin #19, one Superman #78, two Superman #102, three Superman: The Man of Steel #22, two Superman: The Man of Steel #45 and one Venom: The Madness #3. I ended up with twenty-one titles and nine copies. I am not sure what I am going to do with the copies yet but if any of the readers want any, just let me know by leaving me a comment.

Here are the pictures of the twenty-one titles (click for larger pictures):
3 Pack Comics #1
3 Pack Comics #2
3 Pack Comics #3

Friday, September 11, 2009

Marvel Universe Pez

I went on a road trip yesterday and found three Marvel Universe Pez dispensers at Hastings for $1.79 each. They only had the Hulk, Spider-Man and Wolverine left but no Iron Man. However, I did take the empty display box with me to the register. The cashier asked me if I wanted the box and I said yes. I got the Marvel Universe Pez display box for free.
Marvel Universe Pez featuring Hulk, Spider-Man and Wolverine
Marvel Universe Pez display box #1
Marvel Universe Pez display box #1
I also picked up several three comic packs for $2.99 each but I will be posting more about them later. I will write that I now have four copies of Barbie and Baby Sister Kelly #1.

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Wednesday Women: Vampirella The Second Coming #1

Here are the first two pages of Vampirella: The Second Coming #1 from Dark Horse in celebration of her fortieth anniversary:
page one of Vampirella The Second Coming #1
page two of Vampirella The Second Coming #1

Warner Brothers Creates DC Entertainment

Today's big news has to be Warner Bros. Creates DC ENTERTAINMENT To Maximize DC Brands. If you are a fan of DC Comics, then you really need to read the article.