Science Fiction Saturday: Lonja from Jakbat

Many moons ago, I created Lonja with the help of HeroMachine. I really didn't do much with her other than put her on my Moongem website. I forgot about her and never did a background story for her. The alien woman was never intended to be a character for Moongem Comics but I might have to change that.

Lonja from Jakbat Created with HeroMachine

Yesterday, I was playing around with Grok and created two action figures. The first one looks more like a figurine while the second one is a retro action figure. I like the first one better of the two.

First Lonja from Jakbat Action Figure Created with Grok

Second Lonja from Jakbat Action Figure Created with Grok

Fantasy Friday: 1950s Women Playing Dungeons & Dragons Part 2

The 1950s women are back now wearing aprons instead of sweaters while they play Dungeons & Dragons. Thanks to Meta AI, they also have a Dungeon Master's Screen and dragon figurines. The milk is still on the stove though.

1950s Women Playing Dungeons & Dragons Part 2

Women Wednesday: 1950s Women Playing Dungeons & Dragons Part 1

A new month means new changes here at Moongem Comics. There will probably be a lot less coverage of new comic book releases. There will also probably be a lot more AI images like this one below made with Meta AI featuring three women from the 1950s playing Dungeons & Dragons. There are several dice, character sheets, a dungeon map and rulebooks on the kitchen table. The blonde's character is a level two ranger named Elyndra while the redhead's character is a level three magic user named Mlyra. That leaves the brunette as the dungeon master. I find it funny that someone put a bottle of milk on the stove.

1950s Women Play Dungeons & Dragons Part 1

Science Fiction Saturday: Sybil Danning Appearing at ICT Comic Con & Science Fiction Expo

Hail to the Queen! Please give a big ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo welcome to legendary actress Sybil Danning! Ms. Danning reigns supreme as one of the most dynamic, sexiest and commanding actresses to achieve cult B-movie queen status.

She is probably best known for her roles as the wicked werewolf queen Stirba in "Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf" (opposite Sir Christopher Lee) and as the fierce Valkyrie warrior Saint-Exmin in the science-fiction cult classic "Battle Beyond the Stars".

Other notable roles include Princess Ariadne in "Hercules", an alien queen in sci-fi thriller "The Phanton Empire", a cunning femme fatale professor in "They're Playing with Fire", the Queen of the Moon in the hilarious "Amazon Women on the Moon", Erika in "Chained Heat", a formidable swordswoman in "7 Magnificent Gladiators", the strict Warden Sutter in "Reform School Girls" and a rugged lady bounty hunter in "L.A. Bounty" .

She has also done guest spots on beloved TV shows such as Vega$, Simon and Simon, V, Masquerade, The Fall Guy, Street Hawk and Superboy.

She was a cover girl (plus pictorial) for the August 1983 for "Playboy" magazine. Outside of acting, Danning has also worked on several movies as a producer and wrote the story and co-wrote the script "L.A. Bounty" From L.A. Bounty Ms. Danning owns her character RUGER™ and developed a franchise. Comic book fans should note Dannng’s RUGER™ comic # 1 will be available at the show and #2-3 and a graphic novel is in development.

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Sybil Danning as a celebrity guest of honor at our ICT Comic Con and Science fiction Expo Year 10.0 event!

KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE!

Tickets on sale now at:

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Adult day pass $19 in advance $25 at the door

Youth day pass (ages 13 to 17) $15

Weekend adult pass $31

Weekend youth pass $25

VIP pass $64

KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE!

Tickets on sale at:

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Celebrating 10 years of ICT COMIC CON AND SCIENCE FICTION EXPO!

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!

Sybil Danning Appearing at ICT Comic Con & Science Fiction Expo

Women Wednesday: Goodnight Dolly Parton

I know the news about Dolly Parton dying at 80 was yesterday's news, but I decided to post about it today. I have enjoyed her music, tv appearances and movies since the 1970s.

Dolly Parton
(January 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026)

Dolly Parton with Archie and Reggie from Archie Comics

Women Wednesday: Biker Mice from Mars: Scorch #1

Oni Press released Biker Mice from Mars: Scorch #1 last week. Here is the official summary:

"Enter: SCORCH — a mysterious new Martian rider with a past as dangerous as it is explosive. Is she friend or foe? What sinister secret connects her to Throttle, Vinnie, and Modo… to the villainous Plutarkians masterminding Mars’ overthrow… and to the fate of the Red Planet itself? The truth will be revealed HERE as the hard-charging antihero of 2026 launches into a MUST-READ solo series spanning her never-before-revealed origin… and a future defined by new allies, hidden histories, and a single spark with the potential to ignite an entire galaxy!"

Cover of Biker Mice from Mars: Scorch #1 from Oni Press

Sexy Saturday: Moongem Comics #7 Starring Morticia Addams as Moongem

The cover of Moongem Comics #7 by Chat G. Port has Morticia Addams as Moongem. I think he was trying for a generic goth beauty but she looks more like a cross between Anjelica Huston and Vampira. This would have also made a good Monster Monday post but I couldn't wait to share it.

Moongem Comics #7 Starring Morticia Addams as Moongem

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

TV Thursday: Moongem Comics #5 Starring Elizabeth Montgomery as Moongem

I don't think Chat G. Port actually got the likeness of Elizabeth Montgomery as Moongem quite right on the cover of Moongem Comics #5:

Moongem Comics #5 Starring Elizabeth Montgomery as Moongem

Women Wednesday: Moongem Comics #4 Starring Dawn Wells

Chat G. Port did a great art job for Moongem Comics #4 starring Dawn Wells as Moongem:

Moongem Comics #4 Starring Dawn Wells

TV Tuesday: Moongem Comics #3 Starring Barbara Eden as Moongem

The cover of Moongem Comics #3 starring Barbara Eden as Moongem is another treat from Chat G. Port:

Moongem Comics #3 Starring Barbara Eden as Moongem

Monster Monday: Moongem Comics #2 Starring Elvira as Moongem

Chat G. Port did this amazing cover for Moongem Comics featuring Elvira as Moongem:

Moongem Comics #2 Starring Elvira as Moongem

Superheroine Sunday: Moongem Comics #1 Starring Bettie Page as Moongem

Here's the cover of Moongem Comics #1 starring Bettie Page as the superheroine, Moongem. My good friend Chat G. Port did the artwork. I'll be showcasing more of his cover art this week.

Moongem Comics #1 Starring Bettie Page as Moongem

Women Wednesday: Moon Maiden Celebrates Moongem Comics 20th Anniversary

Here is Moon Maiden celebrating Moongem Comics 20th anniversary on the moon. She and Moonman hang out a lot on the moon.

Moon Maiden Celebrates Moongem Comics 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

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!"

Cover of Queen in Black #1 from Marvel 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

 

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?"

Cover of What If...? Jessica Jones #1 from Marvel

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.

Marvel Comics Heroes Playing Cards Ace to Nine

Marvel Comics Heroes Playing Cards Ten to King

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).

Marvel Comics Heroes Playing Cards Ace to Nine

Marvel Comics Heroes Playing Cards Ten to King