Toy Tuesday: Funko Stranger Things Kinder Joy Lucas

The Funko Stranger Things Kinder Joy eggs have finally hit the local Dillons store in Kansas. I picked up four of them last Saturday morning.

Funko Stranger Things Kinder Joy Egg

Funko Stranger Things Kinder Joy VC273 is Lucas in his basketball uniform. Side A of the insert shows how to assemble the toy.

Side A of Funko Stranger Things Kinder Joy VC273 Insert

Side B of the insert showcases several of the hanging figurines plus a QR code that leads you to the Upside Down game (No, I haven't played it yet).

Side B of Funko Stranger Things Kinder Joy VC273 Insert

The Lucas Sinclair figurine features him in his white with green trim basketball uniform and white shoes. He is holding a basketball and there is an "8" on the back of his jersey. Lucas stands about 1 1/2" tall. The picture doesn't do him justice but he's pretty cool for a sports figurine.

Funko Stranger Things Kinder Joy VC273 Lucas Figurine

Monster Monday: Hellboy in Love: Black Eyes One-Shot

Dark Horse Comics released Hellboy in Love: Black Eyes one-shot last week. The cover is by Alex Nieto and the script is by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden. Here is the official summary:

"A cozy visit with retired B.P.R.D agents Archie and Margaret takes a chilly turn when Hellboy and Anastasia investigate the local ghost, whose once only legendary wails have been disturbing their quaint village with more and more urgency."

Cover of Hellboy in Love: Black Eyes One-Shot from Dark Horse Comics

Superhero Sunday: Batman/Wonder Woman: Truth #1

DC Comics released Batman/Wonder Woman: Truth #1 last week. Catwoman, Harley Quinn and the Joker also appear in this issue. Here is the official summary:

"Batman and Wonder Woman team up for a classic caper brought to you by superstar talent writer Jeph Loeb (Batman, Superman / Batman) and artist Jim Cheung (Justice League)! The Lasso of Truth has been stolen, and the Caped Crusader and Amazon Princess race to ensure a safe return before it falls into the wrong hands. You won’t want to miss the aftermath of Batman: HUSH featuring the devious duo foolish enough to steal from Wonder Woman… the Joker and Harley Quinn!"

Cover of Btaman/Wonder Woman: Truth #1 from DC Comics

Science Fiction Saturday: The New Space Age #5

Mad Cave Studios released The New Space Age earlier this week. This issue also includes a four page preview of Planet Atmos: Exordium Here is the official summary:

"The science and magic that Mark, Stacey, and Bobby harnessed have been weaponized. Untold destruction and death are going to rain down on San Francisco, and the military’s weapons can’t stop the killing machine they’ve unleashed. Mark and the Stargazer are the only things standing in the killer drone’s path. Can Mark stop the machine and save the city? Or will his only chance to see Joey again be destroyed in front of his eyes?"

Front Cover of The New Space Age #5 from Mad Cave Studios

Back Cover of The New Space Age #5 from Mad Cave Studios

Women Wednesday: Harley Quinn x Elvira #6

DC Comics and Harley Quinn released Harley Quinn x Elvira #6 on March 18. It is the conclusion of the season and seems fitting to end the month of April spotlighting it for this week's Women Wednesday post. Cover artists include Amanda Conner (Cover A), Chad Hardin (Cover B), Joseph Michael Linsner (Cover C) and Ben Caldwell (Cover D). There are also fifteen other variant covers, which I'm not showing. Here is the official summary:

"NO SLEEP ’TIL CONEY ISLAND! Even the coolest, most out-of-this-world road trips have to end sometime, and the party’s nearly over for the Mistress of the Dark and the Clown Princess of crime — but they are definitely going out with the biggest of big bangs! Will this fabulously dynamic duo be able to pull off the most ambitious holiday happening ever attempted by two amateur party planners? Find out as Elvira and Harley Quinn unleash upon the world the glory that is FOOL-O-WEEN!"

Cover A of Haley Quinn x Elvira #6 from DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment

Cover B of Haley Quinn x Elvira #6 from DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment

Cover C of Haley Quinn x Elvira #6 from DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment

Cover D of Haley Quinn x Elvira #6 from DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment

Goodnight Gerry Conway

Sad news according to Variety for Gerry Conway, Marvel Comics Writer Who Created Punisher, Ms. Marvel and More, Dies at 73.

Gerry Conway
(September 10, 1952 – April 27, 2026)

 

Monster Monday: Corpse Knight #1 and MASK Ad

Image Comics released Corpse Knight #1 on April 23, 2026. Here is the official summary:

"As war ravages France, a young girl named Foy lives in relative peace with her father... until tragedy strikes. As Foy struggles to fend for herself, she’s granted a miracle — her father returns from the dead to protect her. Now, they embark on a sacred quest, confronting murderers, wild animals, wandering armies, and black magic plaguing the countryside. As Foy comes face to face with the dark side of miracles and the secrets of the Corpse Knight, she must question if the man by her side has always been a monster..."

Cover of Corpse Knight #1 from Image Comics

Bonus: There is also a four-page preview of MASK (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) #1 coming in June 2026. Yes, this is a reboot of the 1985 cartoon series. Here is the ad:

MASK #1 Ad from Corpse Knight #1 from Image Comics

Superhero Sunday: Superman #37 (Legacy #879)

DC Comics released Superman #37 (Legacy #879) last week. The cover features Damian Wayne aka Robin looking at Superboy Prime. Both of them fight Clayface in this issue. Power Girl and a few other Justice League members appear too. Here is the official summary:

"REIGN OF THE SUPERBOYS HEATS UP! Superboy Prime gets a new real-life job with a new secret identity while he protects Metropolis from dangerous threats! But there is a whole DC Comics universe out there for him to explore, and the fanboy in him wants to see it all… Too bad there are heroes who don’t trust him and think he should be locked up!"

Cover of Superman #37 (Legacy #879) from DC Comics

Marvel/DC: Spider-Man/Superman #1

Marvel and DC Comics released Marvel/DC: Spider-Man/Superman #1 this week. Here is the official summary:

"THWIP, THWIP AND AWAY! Fifty years ago, DC’s Man of Steel met Marvel’s friendly neighborhood wall-crawler, and the world of comics has never been the same! In celebration of that historic milestone, thrill to ALL-NEW tales of Spider-Man and Superman and their friends and foes!"

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

Women Wednesday: Vampirella #1 (Legacy #688) Cover Gallery

Dark Horse Comics released Vampirella ! (Legacy % 688) today. Here is the official summary:

"Having lost both her Vampiri powers and the baby she stole from her sister Vampirella, a now-human Draculina faces the further loss of her newfound peace of mind when her thirst for blood is cruelly reawakened. Confronted with the prospect of once again being consumed by the evil appetites that had controlled her for centuries, Draculina embarks on a desperate quest to break the patterns of her past — or die trying!"

Cover Gallery Page 1 of Vampirella #1 (Legacy #688) from Dark Horse Comics

Cover Gallery Page 2 of Vampirella #1 (Legacy #688) from Dark Horse Comics

Cover Gallery Page 3 of Vampirella #1 (Legacy #688) from Dark Horse Comics

Superhero Saturday Special Edition: DC Universe Online Code For Superman Day 2026

Yes, I know that Sundays are usually reserved for superheroes but today is a special day for it's Superman Day. Action Comics #1 was published on April 18, 1938 even though it has a cover date of June 1938 (this makes the man of steel eighty-eight years old today). DC Universe Online is celebrating by offering a FREE sixth dimension Kryptonian style pack with the following code: "SUPERMAN26" from 4/13/2026 to 5/31/2026. You can also earn Absolute Superman and Superman Beyond items during this event.

DC Universe Online Code for Superman Day 2026

Science Fiction Saturday: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy -- Lost Contact #1

IDW Publishing released Star Trek: Starfleet Academy -- Lost Contact #1 earlier this week. This mini-series is based on the Paramount+ original tv series. Here is the official summary:

"Caleb, Genesis, Jay-Den, Kyle, and Tarima are all students of Starfleet Academy, the illustrious school responsible for the Federation’s best. One day, they dream to serve as great leaders on board ships of their own, to study the cultural intricacies of sentient life amongst the Galaxy, or to go where no person has explored before. But today, their mission is simply to execute a survey simulation on a lifeless, low-oxygen planet. Or at least, it seems simple… until a huge storm cuts off their contact with their teachers aboard the Athena… and something impossible appears: an alien. Now, they’ll have to work together and use everything they’ve learned in class about first contact to make it off the planet alive!"

Cover of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy -- Lost Contact #1 from IDW Publishing

Fantasy Friday Bonus: Poisoned Apple Cult Song

I used Grok to create the lyrics for the Poisoned Apple Cult song by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Then I used Suno to create the song. I think it turned out pretty cool. and you can listen for yourself with the link below.

Listen to Poisoned Apple Cult on Suno

Fantasy Friday: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Heavy Metal Band

Played around with Grok earlier and it came up with the following:

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs heavy metal band

Album Title: "Poisoned Throne"Band Name: Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs (often stylized as SNØW WHITE & THE 7 DWARVES with inverted crosses or runic symbols)Genre: Epic Symphonic Power Metal with strong Black Metal and Doom influences – think a mix of Nightwish, Cradle of Filth, and early Metallica, but with fairy-tale horror twists and massive choral elements.Release Year (fictional): 2026
Label: Grimm Records / Dark Forest Productions
Tracklist:

1. Mirror Mirror (On the Wall of Lies) – Blasting symphonic opener with frantic guitars and Snow White's operatic-to-death-scream vocals
2. Poison Apple Cult – Crushing riff monster, chugging groove with dwarf gang-shouts on the chorus
3. Glass Coffin Awakening – Doom-laden ballad that explodes into full power metal glory
4. Seven Axes of Rage – Instrumental thrash breakdown showcasing each dwarf's solo
5. Huntsman’s Betrayal – Mid-tempo epic with orchestral swells and blistering leads
6. Dwarven Forge (Into the Mine of Souls) – Heavy, grinding sludge-metal track with mining-hammer percussion
7. Evil Queen’s Lament – Atmospheric black metal interlude with haunting female choirs
8. Throne of Thorns – Anthemic closer with massive sing-along chorus and symphonic finale

Bonus Tracks (Deluxe Edition):

• "Heigh-Ho (Into Battle)" – A savage reworking of the classic song turned war anthem
• "True Love's Kiss (Is a Lie)" – Acoustic intro that turns into melodic death metal

Album cover of Poisoned Throne from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Tracklist for Poisoned Throne from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs