Thursday, July 30, 2026
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Women Wednesday: Queen in Black #1
Marvel releases Queen in Black #1 this week. The cover features Hela with Knull, Venom (Mary Jane Watson), Spider-Man and Iron Man at her feet. Other Avengers, Asgardians, superheroes and even the Fantastic Four appear within this issue. Here is the summary:
"HEL ON EARTH! On the farthest edges of the solar system, KNULL, GOD OF THE VOID, builds a brand-new army to destroy Earth… but HELA OF ASGARD might have gotten there first — as she makes planetfall with a legion of the galaxy’s deadliest symbiotes! Two of the most powerful evils in the galaxy are at war… and the SON OF VENOM is caught right in the middle!"
Sunday, July 26, 2026
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."
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Science Fiction Saturday: Void Rivals #1
Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics released Void Rivals #1 earlier this week. Here is the official summary:
"Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici launch an all-new shared universe! War rages around the Sacred Ring, where the last remnants of two worlds have collapsed around a black hole in a never-ending war. However, when pilot Darak and his rival Solila both crash on a desolate planet, these two enemies must find a way to escape together. But are they alone on this strange planet? And what dark forces await that threaten the entire universe?"
Friday, July 24, 2026
Fantasy Friday: Dungeons & Dragons: Total Party Killers #1
Dark Horse Comics released Dungeons & Dragons: Total Party Killers earlier this week. Here is the official summary:
"The wizard Custos has died, and his lair lies ripe for the taking! As adventurers raid the lair for treasure, the monsters enthralled by Custos in life must protect his domain even after his death. That is, unless the creatures can trick someone into releasing them! Thus, a lycanthrope, gelatinous cube, mind flayer, death knight, and baby beholder form their own adventuring party to win their freedom in a hostile world!"
Thursday, July 23, 2026
T-shirt Thursday: Catherine's Superman T-shirt
Catherine is a reader of Moongem Comics. She emailed me this picture of her in her Superman t-shirt. Thanks, Catherine, and I hope that you are having a super day.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Women Wednesday: What if...? Jessica Jones #1
Marvel released What If...? Jessica Jones #1 a few weeks ago. Here is the official summary:
"WHAT IF…JESSICA JONES WAS BITTEN BY THE RADIOACTIVE SPIDER? Teenage Super-Hero Sensation SPIDER-GIRL is retired. Surly and eternally miffed bartender JESSICA JONES wants nothing more than to leave that part of her life and the traumas that came with it firmly behind her. But when a ghost from her past comes back to haunt her, she finds herself unable to leave well enough alone. Has the GREEN GOBLIN returned? And if so, is an out-of-shape ex-super hero enough to stop him?"
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Toy Tuesday: Funko Kinder Joy Stranger Things Demogorgon Zipper Clip
I picked up four more of the Funko Kinder Joy Stranger Things eggs a few weeks ago. The only new one I got was this Demogorgon zipper Clip. A lot of people of calling it a paperclip because of the flexible protuding clip sticking up out of the top. It makes a very poor paper clip and I'm not sure how well it actually works on a zipper. It can stand up on it's own and is only 1 1/2" tall.
Monday, July 20, 2026
Monster Monday: Absolute Green Arrow #3
DC Comics released Absolute Green Arrow #3 last week. Here is the official summary:
"DINAH ON THE TRAIL OF THE GREEN ARROW KILLER! After the horrifying events of last issue, Dinah must capture the Green Arrow Killer as she finally finds Oliver Queen’s protege Roy Harper. But as the killer’s attacks intensify and Dinah discovers the unsettling effect they’re having on Star City, Harper’s trail takes her on a journey darker and more twisted than she ever imagined."
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Superhero Sunday: Space Ghost Annual #1
Dynamite released Space Ghost Annual #1 last week. Here is the official summary:
"An all-new SPACE GHOST ANNUAL is here! As Space Ghost and the Twins mourn their recent losses, they find themselves trying to stop a dangerous heist pulled by the master thief known as Magnus and his mysterious, reality-warping alien! Can they discover the deadly secret behind Magnus’s mind-bending crime spree before it’s too late, or will the enigmatic alien bring untold destruction to the galaxy? And can Space Ghost forgive himself before the next deadly menace arrives to threaten the galaxy?"
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Update on Moongem Comics
There's a reason why Moongem Comics was not updated much this past week. I've been dealing with a bout of stomach flu since last Tuesday (no, it's not the lettuce flu). I slept the better part of three days away. I'm still not one hundred percent better. I was also still dealing with network adapter issues. I'm not totally sure that issue is not totally solved either and I can't afford a new computer. I'm hoping to get some posts in for next week.
Monday, July 13, 2026
Monster Monday: Vampyrates #1
Boom released Vampyrates #1 last week. Here is the official summary:
"Through the darkness of the thousand-year eclipse they sail, seeking adventure, treasure — and blood! In a world ruled by vampires, Empress Nira of the Night Isles has always cared more for sword-fighting and carousing than ruling. But when she escapes a vicious coup by stowing aboard VMS Abyss, a pirate ship run by the mysterious Captain Akeyo, she gets more than she can handle of both. She must rise through the ranks of the Vampyrates from lowly swab to queen of the Sea of Night — so the oceans will run red with her vengeance! "
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Marvel Comics Heroes Playing Cards Spades Edition
Finally, the spades from the Marvel Comics Heroes playing cards features Hulk, Punisher, Doctor Strange, Thor, Black Panther, Iron Fist, Daredevil, Lockjaw (from the Inhumans), Iron Man, Black Widow (two cards), Spider-Man and Captain America. Black Widow is the only woman that got two cards in this deck. Seeing a card with Lockjaw makes me want a deck of playing cards devoted just to the Inhumans.
Friday, July 10, 2026
Marvel Comics Heroes Playing Cards Hearts Edition
The hearts from the Marvel Comics Heroes playing cards include Thor, Spider-Man, Medusa (from the Inhumans), Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Falcon (two cards), Ghost Rider, Captain America (two cards), Luke Cage, Hulk and Black Widow. Seems unfair to the two women that Falcon and Captain America have two cards each while they only get one card each. To be honest, hearts should have had more cards with women on them. Come to think of it, the backs of the playing cards should have had at least one woman included (Black Widow gets my vote).
Thursday, July 09, 2026
Marvel Comics Heroes Playing Cards Diamonds Edition
The diamonds from the Marvel Comics PLaying Cards features Spider-Man (two cards), Hawkeye, Iron Man, Luke Cage, Karnak, Nova, Hulk, She-Hulk, Falcon, Black Bolt, Spider-Woman and Thor. I was surprised to see two of the Inhumans, Karnak and Black Bolt, included (shame that Medusa wasn't).
Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Marvel Comics Heroes Playing Cards Clubs Edition
The clubs from the Marvel Comics Heroes playing cards features Iron Man, Black Widow, Ghost Rider (two cards), Hawkeye, Spider-Woman, She-Hulk, Captain America, Luke Cage, Nova, Falcon, Daredevil and Hulk
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Marvel Comics Heroes Playing Cards Box and Jokers
I picked up a deck of Marvel Comics Heroes playing cards a few weeks ago. The front of the box features Hulk, Spider-Man, Luke Cage, Iron Man and Captain America.
The back of the box shows Captain America on the eight of hearts, Hulk on the king of spades plus the back of a card.
Iron Fist is the black joker while Black Panther is the red joker (odd choices there).
Saturday, July 04, 2026
Archie Comics Celebrates America's 250th #1
Happy 250th Birthday, America! Archie Comics Celebrates America’s 250th #1 was released this week in time for the Fourth of July. There is a total of six covers with cover A featuring Betty, Archie, Veronica, Jughead and three other friends. Here is the official summary:
"America is celebrating its 250th birthday, and who better to ring in the occasion than the beacons of Americana — Archie Andrews and all his friends and family in Riverdale! Take a walk down memory lane (no, not THAT Memory Lane), as we revisit some of the best U.S. and U.S. history stories from Archie’s 85 years!"
Friday, July 03, 2026
Fantasy Friday: Red Sonja Noir: The Plunder & The Princess #1
Dynamite released Red Sonja Noir: The Plunder & The Princess #1 this week. Here is the official summary:
"The crimson-maned warrior of song and legend muscles her way into trouble once more in this all-new tale of hard-boiled Hyboria! Red Sonja sells her services and attends a wedding on the island of Zaralina – an enclave for the rich and wealthy merchant class! Events soon take a turn for the dark and nefarious as she finds herself in the middle of wedding guests, thieves, wizards and…a dragon?!"
Thursday, July 02, 2026
Batman Playing Cards Spades Edition
Finally, we focus on the Spades from the Batman playing cards. Once again, the classic Batman and Detective Comics covers outnumber the Batman artwork cards. Cover characters include Batman, Robin, Joker and Catwoman. My second favorite artwork card features Batman with his cowl pull back and exposing his secret identity of Bruce Wayne.
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Batman Playing Cards Hearts Edition
The Hearts from the Batman playing cards feature classic Batman and Detective Comics covers. I was surprised to see that they included the 3-D Batman comic cover. Characters features on the covers include Batman, Robin, Joker, Riddler and Catwoman. The covers actually outnumber the artwork cards featuring Batman in different poses.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Batman Playing Cards Diamonds Edition
Today's post spotlights the Diamonds from the Batman playing cards. The classic Batman and Detective Comics covers features Batman, Robin, Green Lantern, the Atom, Manhunter, Hawkman, Penguin, Riddler, Joker, Bat-Woman and Mr. Zero (renamed Mr. Freeze later). One of the Batman artwork cards features him piloting the Batcopter and has to be my favorite in the whole deck.
Note: Yes, I know that some of the cards are swapped in the Ace to Nine image. I didn't notice that until after I cropping the image.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Batman Playing Cards Clubs Edition
Here are the Club cards front the Batman playing cards. The classic comic covers features issues of Batman and Detective Comics that also feature Joker, Robin, Riddler, Penguin, Two-Face, Catwoman, Poison Ivy (see if you can spot her), Killer Moth (see if you can spot him too) and Ra's al Ghul.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Superhero Sunday: Batman Playing Cards Box and Jokers
I finally got my computer and Internet problems worked out. I spent most of today getting my printer and scanner up and running again. I picked up this deck of Batman playing cards a week or two ago at the local Dollar Tree. The background of the box has a lot of blue while the back of the cards has that same blue plus the Batman logo. If you look closely, then you might be able to make out some images in that blue background. I was surprised that both of the Joker cards did not feature the Joker. The black Joker card has the Joker while the red one has Two-Face. I'm not posting all the cards in one post and will be spreading them across several posts. The playing card images are a mix of comic covers and actual artwork. No artist or copyright date is known so these might be a few years old. They are nice addition to my Batman collection as well as my playing cards collection.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Computer/Internet Poblems
I'm currently having issues with my desktop computer and Internet. So far, I can only load Facebook (none of the games load), YouTube and Blogger. I can't load any Microsoft sites, Pluto TV, SuperCityGame and other sites due to connection timed out error. I've tried several "fixes" over a dozen times each by now and I'm very frustrated. I have reset my computer to factory settings, which didn't help and lost all my programs including my printer and scanner apps. Of course, I can't access Canon's app site due to the time out error. In the meantime, Moongem Comics will not be updated until I can get this settled. I can't afford a new desktop or laptop computer at the moment.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Toy Tuesday: Hot Wheels Quick Chat 2026 Black Edition
I also picked up this Hot Wheels Quick Chat 2026 Black Edition last Tuesday at the local Walmart's. This is based on the Fisher Price Chatter toy telephone with wheels from the 1960s and 1970s (I used to have one when I was a wee lad). The normal Hot Wheels version has the red telephone while this variant has a black one. This is #3 in the Mattel subset and #49 in the mainline series.
Monday, June 22, 2026
Monster Monday: Hot Wheels Monster High Ghoul Mobile 2026 Black Edition
I found this Hot Wheels Monster High Ghoul Mobile 2026 Black Edition at the local Walmart's last Tuesday. It's the same as the one that I picked up in February 2024. This one is #2 of the Mattel subset and #48 in the mainline series.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Breaking News: Dynamite to Collect DC's Elvira's House of Mystery Series
DC’s 1986 ELVIRA’S HOUSE OF MYSTERY to Be Collected for the First Time is exciting news for Mistress of the Dark fans. There will be two different covers: the paperback edition will feature the cover from the first issue (see below) while the hardback edition will have the cover from the eleventh issue that Dave Stevens did. The collection is set to be released in August of 2026. Here is the official summary:
"Elvira, everyone’s favorite Mistress of the Dark, first made a splash in comics in the 1986 series Elvira’s House of Mystery, originally published by DC Comics. Now, Dynamite collects this entire series for the very first time, with Elvira acting as hostess-with-the-mostest to these chilling tales of the macabre. This series includes eye-popping covers by Dave Stevens, Brian Bolland, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Denys Cowan, stories by legendary comics creators including Robert Kanigher and others, and more! Includes all eleven issues of Elvira’s House of Mystery plus the Elvira’s Haunted Holidays Special!"
Thursday, June 18, 2026
What if...? Thor #1
Marvel Comics released What if...? Thor #1 yesterday. Here is the official summary:
"WHAT IF… THOR GOT SPIDER-MAN’S SYMBIOTE SUIT? Amid the chaos, there comes a costume — but not to the hero you know! Legend has it that bonding with the symbiote suit made Thor mightier still. But what shadows lurking in the Ten Realms would take interest in such a powerful pairing?"
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Throwback Thursday: Tarzan Beyond #1
Alien Books released Tarzan Beyond yesterday. Here is the official summary:
"The years have been kind to the lord of the Jungle and his faithful companion Jane. They’ve grown older, wiser, and carved out a peaceful existence after decades of adventuring. But not all good things are meant to last, as their world becomes threatened when the nefarious Blackbeard the Pirate and his crew lay siege to Tarzan’s homeland in search of the secrets of immortality! Can Tarzan return to his adventuring ways and save Jane and the rest of the world from Blackbeard’s crew?"
This issue starts with nice little summaries of Tazan, Jane Porter and the various exotic races:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Women Wednesday: Supergirl Your Help in Argo City
Shadows Over Argo is the first chapter of the new Children of Krypton event now going on at DC Universe Online. The living nightmare known as Kryb has taken control of the Atlanteans in Argo. The rulers of Atlantis have called Supergirl for aid. Join her and Krypto to battle Kryb, her army and even Dex-Starr.
