Countdown to Halloween 2026 Day 2: 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue Part 1

Since this year marks the 60th anniversary of ABC-TV's Dark Shadows, I decided to share some of my MPI Home Video catalogues. First up is the first four pages of the 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue. The front cover features artwork of Jonathan Frid as the vampire, Jonathan Frid.

Front Cover of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The first page, which is the inside front cover, has a brief history of the gothic tv series. There are also pictures of David Selby as Quentin Collins, Kate Jackson as Daphne Harridge), Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins and Joan Bennett as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard.

Page 1 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The second page includes some information about most of the actors. There is also a small picture featuring several cast members.

Page 2 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The third page features a picture of Barnabas Collins in full vampire mode and a close up of Quentin Collins. The vhs titles for sale include The Best of Dark Shadows for $9.98, Volume 1: The Resurrection of Barnabas Collins for $29.98, Volume 2-4 on three vhs tapes for $79.98 and Volume 5-8 on four tapes for $79.98.

Page 3 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

Monster Monday: Vampire Count Edgar Allan Poe

Grok has recently uncovered evidence that Edgar Allan Poe became a vampire count after his death on October 7, 1849:

Vampire Count Edgar Allan Poe

T-shirt Thursday: Labor Union Comics #1 Vampire Variant Cover T-shirt

I like the vampire variant cover for Labor Union Comics #1 that I made Grok create a t-shirt devoted to it:

Labor Union Comics #1 Vampire Variant Cover T-shirt

Monster Monday: Labor Union Comics #1 Vampire Variant Cover

Happy Labor Day 2026. To celebrate, I present to you the vampire variant cover of Labor Union Comics #1 from May 2024 donated by Grok.

Labor Union Comics #1 Vampire Variant Cover

Fantasy Friday: Moongem Comics #6 Starring Lily Munster as Moongem

Chat G. Port missed the deadline to make the cover of Moongem Comics #6 a post for this week's Monster Monday. However, I can forgive him for he did a great job on Lily Munster as Moongem.

Moongem Comics #6 Starring Lily Munster as Moongem

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! "

Cover of Vampyrates #1 from Book

Monster Monday: Megaghost Volume 2 #2

Dark Horse Comics and Albatross Funnybooks released Megaghost volume 2 #2 last week. Here is the official summary:

"A perfect sunny afternoon turns into a nightmare of endless night when the sinister supervillain ultraghoul invites some special guests to visit the haunted hamlet of Dunwich Heights: nosferatons, space vampires from the Dark Side of the Moon! These sci-fi fiends are out to conquer the world, and only junior occultist martin magus and the supernatural giant robot megaghost can stop them… if the intergalactic vampire bat kaiju Drakulaar doesn’t suck them dry first! And how are teen occult detective Joanna Dee and the nefarious nethergods connected to all of this?"

Cover of Megaghost Volume 2 #2 from Dark Horse Comics and Albatross Funnybooks

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

Monster Monday: Irish Monster in Your Pocket Book

I thought about having a Countdown to St. Patrick's Day for this year but decided against it. However, I will make a few posts that celebrates the Irish. I found this cool Irish Monster in Your Pocket book at Amazon. The tiny little book is about Irish dragons, werewolves, vampires, banshees, headless horsemen and other beatstly beings.

Front cover of Irish Monster in Your Pocket book at Amazon

Back cover of Irish Monster in Your Pocket book at Amazon

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Women Wednesday: Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 Covers

Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 comes out today from DC Comics and Dynamite. Once again, the main cover artists are Amanda Conner, Chad Hardin, Joseph Michael Linsner and Ben Caldwell. The interior art was done by Amanda Conner and Juan Samu. The story was written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Here is the official summary:

"OUT OF THE FRYING PAN AND INTO THE FIRE! With things getting too hot to handle back in Brooklyn, Elvira and Harley abscond to the cooler climes of Transylvania to crash with one of Elvira’s best buddies in his tastefully appointed castle. But despite their reputation as old-school hedonists, the Count’s already-invited guests don’t much care for this pair of interlopers — and they’ve got some decidedly medieval ideas for how to deal with party crashers!"

Cover A of Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 by Amanda Conner

Cover B of Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 by Chad Hardin

Cover C of Cover of Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 by Joseph MIchael Linsner

Cover D of Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 by Ben Caldwell

Page 1 of Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 Cover Gallery

Page 2 of Harley Quinn X Elvira #4 Cover Gallery

Note: This my 260th Elvira post.

Monster Monday: Vintage Monster Models Ad Tin Sign

Need something cool to cover that bare spot on your wall? Then you might want to check out this cool Vintage Monster Models Ad Tin Sign at Amazon. It repoduces the black and white magazine ad featuring model kits of your favorite Universal monsters including Dracula, the Wolfman, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Frankenstein and the Mummy.

Vintage Monster Models Ad Tin Sign

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Monster Monday: King Dracula #1 and #2

Here are the covers and summaries for King Dracula #1 and #2 from Zenescope Entertainment:

"Beneath the streets of New York, the notorious Lord of Vampires plots to regain his rightful place atop his kingdom. But much has changed during his absence...the Vampire Lords, a ruthless cabal of powerful elders, have staked their claim upon the world, and they have no fear of their former leader–or anyone else. As Dracula begins to claw his way back to the top, he finds an ally in the mysterious and deadly Blood Countess. But will she prove to be friend or foe?"

Cover of King Dracula #1 from Zenescope Entertainment

"Reinvigorated but still hunted, Dracula emerges from the sewers of New York City, ready to take back the world that was so ruthlessly stolen from him. But he realizes the Vampire Lords’ control has grown even deeper into the roots of society in his absence, and new dangers lurk at every turn. But desperate times call for desperate measures, so he seeks an unlikely ally who despises him more than any other...his daughter!"

Cover of King Dracula #2 from Zenescope Entertainment

Monster Monday: Universal Monsters 2026 Calendar

Start your New Year off right by picking up the Universal Monsters 2026 Calendar. It measures 12" x 24" when open and features all the federal holidays. The front cover features Frankenstein, Creature from the Black Lagoon, the Bride of Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, the Mummy and Dracula.

Front Cover of Universal Monsters 2026 Calendar

Back Cover of Universal Monsters 2026 Calendar

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Countdown to Christmas 2025 Day 15: Christmas Monster Heads

Need a special holiday gift for that horror lover in your life? Then check out these cool Christmas Monster Heads at Amazon. The set of three ornaments includes the heads of Dracula, Frankenstein and Wolfman. Best of all they can also be used for next year's Halloween tree too.

Christmas Monster Heads

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Countdown to Christmas 2025 Day 3: Vampirella Helliday 2025 Special #1

This week's Women Wednesday post spotlights Vampirella Helliday 2025 Special #1 that was released last week. It's a sequel to last year's special so if you missed that then may Krampus put you in his sack. I can't decide which cover is my favorite since #1A is by Joseph Michael Linsner, #1B is by Celina and #1C features cosplayer Rachel Hollon. 

Here's the official summary:

"I SAW VAMPI BITING SANTA CLAUS! In the aftermath of last year’s North Pole shenanigans, Vampirella finds herself facing off against the spirits of every major holiday that the calendar has to offer — all determined to thwart her magnanimous mission to make the winter solstice season magical once more!"

Cover A of Vampirella Helliday 2025 Special #1 from Dynamite Entertainment

Cover B of Vampirella Helliday 2025 Special #1 from Dynamite Entertainment

Cover C of Vampirella Helliday 2025 Special #1 from Dynamite Entertainment

Cover Gallery of Vampirella Helliday 2025 Special #1 from Dynamite Entertainment

Countdown to Halloween 2025 Day 27: Monster Cereals 2025

This year's Monster Cereals celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Jim Henson's Company by having the trio looking like Muppets. Our local Walmart's actually had some family size boxes stocked in early September then received a whole pallet of them in early October. I didn't grab any of the early ones because it was just too soon for me. I did grab all three Monster Cereals, but I have only finished Count Chocula and Franken Berry. I'm about halfway through Boo Berry. The back of the boxes features various Muppet monsters and can be connected together to make one large piece.

Front of Monster Cereals 2025 Boxes

Front of Count Chocula 2025 Box

Front of Franken Berry 2025 Box

Backs of Count Chocula and Franken Berry 2025 Boxes

Countdown to Halloween 2025 Day 19: 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun #1

IDW Publishing released 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun #1 on October 15, 2025. This one has plenty of blood and vampires. Here is the official summary:

"IDW’s hit horror franchise returns with a terrifying new tale! The town of Barrow has moved on. Those who remember the vampiric terror of two decades past would rather not talk about it. Those who don’t remember don’t believe the stories. Ignorance will be their downfall, because a dark memory is stirring in the heart of Romania and it has set its sights on Barrow, the death place of Vicente. While vampires seek revenge for their fallen leader in Alaska, troubled teen Jalen James seeks sanctuary. After fleeing gang violence in Los Angeles, Jalen needs a fresh start. But he’s unlikely to find it as the sun falls…"

Cover A of 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun #1 from IDW Publishing

Cover Gallery of 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun #1 from IDW Publishing

Countdown to Halloween 2025 Day 15: Grimm Fairy Tales: 2025 Halloween Pinup Special

Zenescope Entertainment celebrated the spooky season by releasing Grimm Fairy Tales: 2025 Halloween Pinup Special last week. I'm posting about it today as this week's Women Wednesday post. The main story is "Dracula: King of Hell" and full of blood and destruction. There are several pinups of the female characters from Zenescope dressed in different costumes.

Cover A of Grimm Fairy Tales: 2025 Halloween Pinup Special from Zenescope Entertainment

There are various alternative covers with Cover A featuring Gretal as a witch. Cover B features Cinderalla wearing a devil costume and Cover C features Liesel Van Helsing as a demonic steampunk vampire.

Cover Gallery of Grimm Fairy Tales: 2025 Halloween Pinup Special from Zenescope Entertainment

Countdown to Halloween 2025 Day 12: The Gravedigger by Edgar J. Hyde

The sixth stand alone book in the Creepers series is The Gravedigger by Edgar J. Hyde. The Price family includes father Andrew, son Jamie and daughter Paula. Their ghostly friends include Count Vania, who faints at the sight of blood, and Wolfie, a werewolf that's afraid of his own reflection. Their other ghostly friends include Mummy, who trips over his own bandages, and Lex Killon, a headless ghost that was on the Titanic that spits out saltwater when he tries to talk. The Price family and the ghosts recently moved to a house in the center of a graveyard. Ebenezer Krim is the graveyard gardener that planned on buying the house. He pays a visit and accuses Paula of knocking over twenty-three gravestones the night before. She lets it slip that it was actually Mummy that did it. Krim teams up with a sinister ghost named the Gravedigger, who was a former employee of the graveyard. I thought the friendly four ghosts was going make this a silly book. Instead, it was actually good with a nice mix of humor and scares. My only complaint was that it was too short at 104 pages. Overall, I give it an A-.

Front Cover of The Gravedigger by Edgar J. Hyde

Back Cover of The Gravedigger by Edgar J. Hyde

Countdown to Halloween 2025 Day 4: Blood Ties Season Two DVD Set

I found this Blood Ties Season Two DVD set at the local Dollar General back in August for $2.95. They didn't have the first season. I remember watching the early episodes when they originally aired in 2007 on the Lifetime Channel. I remember liking them, but I can't remember why I didn't watch the rest of the series. The vampire crime drama tv series stars Christina Cox as Vicki Nelson, Kyle Schmid as Henry Fitzroy and Dylan Neel as Mike Celluci. There are nine episodes on three discs.

Cover of Blood Ties Season Two DVD Set

I love the folded insert for this set. One side has a large photo of the three main cast members:

Insert Front for Blood Ties Season Two DVD Set

While the back of the insert has a summary of each episode:

Insert Back for Blood Ties Season Two DVD Set

The series is based on the Blood Books aka the Victory Nelson's Blood Investigations series of books by Tanya Huff. I have only read the first book in the series, which was Blood Price (there is seven altogether plus a short story). I gave the book a C- in 1992, which is why I might not have watched the entire series when it originally aired or read any of the other books in the series.