Superhero Sunday: Captain Bluebird Action Figure

I consider this post a follow up to yesterday's post since it features Captain Bluebird as an action figure. I still think the jetpack is overkill, but I do like the wings (shame that Meta AI cut the tips off).

Captain Bluebird Action Figure Created with Meta AI

 

Science Fiction: Captain Bluebird #1 Comic Book Cover

I was trying to create an arch nemesis for Captain Bluebird with HeroMachine and Meta AI. The villain was interesting, but Meta decided to come up with a totally different version of Captain Bluebird. I think this makes the third version of him. While I like his wings, I find his jetpack an interesting addition (he originally had a white cape too, but I got rid of that). I decided to create a cover for Captain Bluebird #1.

Cover of Captain Bluebird #1 from Meta AI

Superhero Sunday: Sunbolt #3: Eclipse Rising

The Solar Speedster's trilogy from Moongem Comics concludes with Sunbolt #3: Eclipse Rising. When the sun meets shadow...who will be left standing? Thanks to Meta for donating the cover.

Cover of Sunbolt #3: Eclipse Rising from Moongem Comics

Sunbolt #2: Solar Storm

The Solar Speedster is back in Sunbolt #2: Solar Storm from Moongem Comics. The city sleeps...but the sun never does! Thanks to Meta for donating the cover.

Cover of Sunbolt #2: Solar Storm from Moongem Comics

Superhero Sunday: Sunbolt #1 Cover

The cover of Sunbolt #1 from Moongem Comics promoted the Sunbolt action figure that Meta AI created. This is an origin issue of the Solar Speedster. Naturally, he was a scientist until a solar flare gave him lightning speed and other powers.

Cover of Sunbolt #1 from Moongem Comics

Toy Tuesday: Sunbolt Action Figure

Sunbolt was created using HeroMachine and will be an interesting addition to Moongem Comics.

Sunbolt Created with HeroMachine

I decided to turn him into an action figure by using Meta AI and here are the results:

Sunbolt Action Figure by Meta

I really like the nickname he was given. The Solar Speedster has a pretty cool ring to it.

Sunbolt Action Figure in Box by Meta

Toy Tuesday: Shadow Avenger Action Figure

Many moons ago, I created Shadow Avenger for Moongem Comics. My first attempt at drawing him was done by tracing a superhero figure from a coloring book. My second attempt was created by using the original HeroMachine (see photo #1 below). I recently created an action figure of Shadow Avenger thanks to Meta AI (see photo #2). Now if I had a 3D printer to make this action figure a reality.

Moongem Comics Presents Shadow Avenger Created by HeroMachine

Moongem Comics Presents Shadow Avenger Action Figure Created by Meta AI

Superhero Sunday: Moonman Wishes Moongem Comics Happy 20th Anniversary

Here is Moonman wishing Moongem Comics a happy 20th anniversary. Yeah, his name and costume are not the best but at least he's on the moon.

Moonman Wishes Moongem Comics Happy 20th Anniversary

Happy 20th Anniversary to Moongem Comics

Today is the 20th anniversary of Moongem Comics. I really don't know if there is going to be another twenty years. However there will be special posts this week co celebrate. The following images were created by ChatGPT since I can't draw to save my life. Tell me which superhero and superheroine costume you like.

Happy 20th Anniversary to Moongem Comics Poster

Happy 20th Anniversary to Moongem Comics Special

Superhero Sunday: The Blue Falcon and Dynomutt #5

Dynamite released The Blue Falcon and Dynomutt #5 last week. Here is the official summary:

"OBEDIENCE SCHOOL’S OUT FOREVER! In this issue: Everything comes crashing down as the saga of The Blue Falcon and Dynomutt reaches its climactic conclusion! To bring law and order back to Big City, the Blue Falcon is willing to pay almost any price — but will the final toll prove to be too high in the end?"

Cover C of The Blue Falcon and Dynomutt #5 from Dynamite Entertainment

There are several alternative covers, but my favorite has to be cover c by Joseph Michael Linsner.

Cover Gallery of The Blue Falcon and Dynomutt #5 from Dynamite Entertainment

Superhero Sunday: Mighty Marvel 2026 Calendar

You can still get the Mighty Marvel 2026 Calendear at Amazon. It's the first re-issue of the 1976 calendar and measures 12" x 24" when open. Each month features superheroes in full color with major holidays.

Front Cover of Mighty Marvel 2026 Calendar

The back cover of Mighty Marvel 2026 Calendar at Amazon states "Explore America's history alongside Marvel's iconic super heroes with this calendar originally created in 1976 and reproduced now for the first time ever!"

Back Cover of Mighty Marvel 2026 Calendar

(This is a sponsored post)

ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo

The ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo is being held this weekend in Wichita, Kansas. There will be photo ops with Sgt. Slaughter (wrestler), Catherine Bach (Daisy Duke from The Dukes of Hazzard), Sybil Danning (Howling II among other movies) and Lou Ferrigno (Hulk from The Incredible Hulk tv series). Click on the link below for their official website for more information.

ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo

Celebrate Superhero Day With Batman '66 and the Legion of Super-Heroes

Today is Superhero Day so here's a special look at Batman '66 Meets the Legion of Superheroes from 2017:

Happy National Superhero Day

Today is National Superhero Day!

Superman Batman Candy Sticks

Happy Easter. I picked up a bag of Superman Batman Candy Sticks that I found in the Easter section at the local Dollar Tree. I was supposed to get 25 boxes but got 26 boxes. Each box had two candy sticks and some of the images were used with the DC Trinity Candysticks that I picked up last year for Halloween at the local Dollar General. They were made in Colombia and distributed by World Confections.

Here is the front of the Superman Batman Candy Sticks bag:

Front of Superman Batman Candy Sticks bag

Here is the back of the Superman Batman Candy Sticks bag:

Back of the Superman Batman Candy Sticks bag

My bag had 14 Superman boxes (4 green, 8 red and yellow, 2 red). All of them feature his upper torso with two sides featuring extreme close up shots of his face:

There were only 12 Batman boxes in my bag (3 blue, 2 red and orange, 7 yellow). None of the images featured extreme close up shots of his face.

I am a little disappointed that none of the boxes had both DC superheroes on them. I guess they didn't want me to call them World's Finest Candy Sticks.

Christmas Countdown 2014 Day 4: DC Super Star Holiday Special Part 2

Today's Christmas Countdown 2014 continues the look at DC Super Star Holiday Special (Spring 1980).

The House of Mystery story is actually three short stories told by the horror hosts at DC Comics. The three witch sisters (Morded, Mildred, and Cynthia) from The Witching Hour tells one followed by Cain telling another. Destiny from Secrets of Haunted House breaks in to tell a story. The Phantom Stranger and Madame Xanadu shows up after everyone starts bickering. Poor Abel never gets to tell his tale.

Sgt. Rock of Easy Company in "The Longest Night!":

Finally, the Legion of Super-Heroes are featured in "Star Light, Star Bright... Farthest Star I See Tonight!":

I love the last panel with Superboy and the Legionnaires gathered around a Christmas tree:

Wishing everyone a safe and Merry Christmas!

Christmas Countdown 2014 Day 3: DC Super Star Holiday Special Part 1

DC Super Star Holiday Special (Spring 1980) is filled with a variety of Christmas-themed stories that covers different genres that DC Comics published at that time from war and westerns to horror and superheroes. Just look at the cool cover:

The first page is an introduction featuring the Three Wise Men and the Star of Bethlehem that sort of ties all the stories together:

The first story features Jonah Hex in "The Fawn and the Star":

The second story in DC Super Star Holiday Special is Batman in "Wanted: Santa Claus -- Dead or Alive!":

To be continued...

Thrift Store Find: After the Golden Age by Carrie Vaughn

I did a little thrift store hunting yesterday afternoon and I picked up After the Golden Age by Carrie Vaughn (Tor, February 2012) for a dollar. Here is the front cover of the paperback book:

And here is the back cover:

I actually read the first page after I got it but I have to wait to read any more because I am currently reading Circle of Desire by Keri Arthur.

Superhero Comic Books Returns To PCH

Yeah, I couldn't resist ordering the Superhero Comic Books from PCH (Publishers Clearing House):

Instead of a pack of trading cards like the last time, this set includes four comic books and one graphic novel. I actually don't have any of the comics pictured in the above ad but I doubt that I will get any of them. I can't wait to see what I get in this comic grab bag.

Blog Alert: Pappy's Golden Age Comics Blogzine

Fans of golden age horror, crime and science fiction comics will want to check out Pappy's Golden Age Comics Blogzine. The blog offers scans of a complete comic book story for visitors to read. Currently, he has scanned "Big Racket", a story featuring Johnny Dynamite, a one-eyed private dick in the tradition of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer, from Dynamite #4 (November, 1953).

Pappy's Golden Age Comics Blogzine also features pirates and superheroes on occassion.