Countdown to Halloween 2026 Day 24 Bonus: Clayface Movie Ad

Clayface hit theaters on October 23, 2026 and is loosely based on the Batman villain from DC Comics. The R-rated horror movie stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, who becomes a monster made of clay. Rumor has it that he will eventually meet the Dark Knight in a future movie.

Clayface Movie Ad

Goodnight Michael Gray

I grew up watching Michael Gray on tv in the 1970s so I'm a little sad after reading Michael Gray, Shazam star and Marcia's boyfriend on The Brady Bunch, dies at 75. He will always be my favorite Billy Batson and I can still hear him shouting the magic word.

Michael Gray
(September 2, 1951 - October 16, 2026)

Women Wednesday: Wonder Woman Tries New Uniforms

Wonder Woman decided it's time to try a new look and turned to Grok for help. She decided to try Star Trek, G.I. Joe and Cobra uniforms. The last one is my favorite.

Wonder Woman Wearing Star Trek Uniform Created by Grok

Wonder Woman Wearing G.I. Joe Uniform Created by Grok

Wonder Woman Wearing Cobra Uniform Created by Grok

Happy Batman Day 2026

Happy Batman Day 2026 as we celebrate William West Anderson aka Adam West, the best known Batman, who was born on September 19, 1928 (he passed on June 9, 2017).

Adam West as Bruce Wayne and Batman

 

Superhero Sunday: Superman: The Stranger #1

DC Comics released Superman: The Stranger #1 last week under the Black Label imprint. Here is the official summary.

"Step into the Golden Age and witness the first adventures of Superman! During the day, Clark Kent does what he can to make ends meet in the bustling city of Metropolis, but when the sun goes down, he leaps into action to keep the city streets safe! As Superman, Clark fights for a better tomorrow, but he feels like he’s not affecting change. The rich keep getting richer, and the poor struggle to survive. Can Superman truly save the downtrodden? The next Superman epic brought to you by superstar creator Wes Craig!"

Cover of Superman: The Stranger #1 from DC Comics

Toy Tuesday: Dolly Parton Hot Wheels Batmobile

Hot Wheels really need to make this Dolly Parton Batmobile but with her behind the wheel and Batman sitting in the passenger seat:

Dolly Parton Hot Wheels Batmobile

Superhero Sunday: Superboy and Superman at ICT Comic Con & Science Fiction Expo

Super Incredible Photo Op, it's Superman & Superboy together! That's right true believers, ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo proudly presents our Legends of Superman Celebration and the best part is that you can get in on the action! In celebration of our Year 10.0 event we are offering professional photo ops with our celebrity guests. You can have your picture taken with Brandon Routh (Superman) and Gerard Christopher (Superboy) standing together with YOU for a SUPER memory to last a lifetime! Your Superman and Superboy Photo Op will feature a custom Superman backdrop. All of our celebrities will offer individual professional photo ops as well. All professional photo ops will be printed on site and available within 30 minutes to one hour after taken in most cases.

Get more details and order your photo ops online at:

https://www.ictcomiccon.com/professional-photo-ops/

KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE!

Tickets on sale at:

www.selectaseat.com/ictcomic

ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo Year 10.0!

Saturday 10am - 6pm

Sunday 10am - 5pm

August 29th and 30th, 2026

Century II Exhibition Hall

225 W Douglas

Wichita, KS 67202

Beam me there Scotty!

Superboy and Superman at ICT Comic Con & Science Fiction Expo

Superhero Sunday: Lanterns

Have you watched the first episode of Lanterns yet on HBO Max? I watched the episode twice last week since I missed hearing a lot of the dialogue even though I had the tv volume up. Kyle Chandler did a great job as Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern, but I think Aaron Pierce as John Stewart aka Green Lantern in training stole the show. The second episode airs tonight but I'll probably end up watching it on Monday morning.

Lanterns on HBO Max Ad

Superhero Sunday: Action Comics #1101

DC Comics released Action Comics #1101 last week. Here is the official summary:

"KINGDOM OF ZOD: PART TWO! SUPERMAN IS BACK! Superman returned in last month’s landmark #1100 issue! Now the Man of Steel crashes into the present day and finds himself thrown into the war with Zod! With a few stowaways along for the ride including… young Clark Kent?! The battle for Zod’s Kryptonite Kingdom has already begun! Is Superman’s return too late?"

Cover of Action Comics #1101 from DC Comics

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."

Front Cover of Action Comics #1100 from DC Comics

Back Cover of Action Comics #1100 from DC Comics

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.

Catherine's Superman T-shirt

 

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."

Cover of Absolute Green Arrow #3 from DC Comics

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.

Batman Playing Cards Spades Ace to Nine

Batman Playing Cards Spades Ten to King

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.

Batman Playing Cards Hearts Ace to Nine

Batman Playing Cards Hearts Ten to King

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.

Batman Playing Cards Diamonds Ace to Nice

Batman Playing Cards Diamonds Ten to King

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.

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.

Batman Playing Cards Clubs Ace to Nine

Batman Playing Cards Clubs Ten to King

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.

Front of Batman Playing Cards Box

Back of Batman Playing Cards Box

Jokers from Batman Playing Cards

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!"

Paperback Cover of DC's Elvira's House of Mystery Collection from Dynamite

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.

Children of Krypton Chapter One: Shadows Over Argo

Supergirl in Children of Krypton Chapter One: Shadows Over Argo

Monster Monday: The Deadman #1

DC Comics released The Deadman last week. Here is the official summary:

"The Deadman enters the Next Level! In the millisecond following his murder, the soul of shifty circus aerialist Boston Brand was commandeered by the goddess Rama Kushna, who deputized the erstwhile performer’s ghost with a sacred spectral assignment: the Custodian of All Souls! Now Brand floats — begrudgingly — through this bluegreen purgatory we call Earth, upholding the Laws of Spiritual Math and protecting humanity from evil — even if they can’t see or hear him. Open up to this new era of DC’s most lively deceased superhero — the Deadman — in a story about life, death, and everything in between… replete with paranormal activity, possessions, and a profusion of other poignant peculiarities."

Cover of The Deadman #1 from DC Comics