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