Science Fiction Saturday: Imperial Guardians #1

Marvel released Imperial Guardians #1 earlier this week. Here is the official summary:

"Gamora, Captain Marvel, Amadeus Cho (Brawn aka Hulkbuster), Darkhawk, Cosmic Ghost Rider! Five unlikely operatives recruited by Maximus of the Inhumans. Their mission? Protect the delicate balance of new Galactic Union by ANY means necessary… and failure is NOT an option. Expendable, deniable and disavowed, they are the Imperial Guardians. But can they do Maximus’ dirty work and keep their consciences clean? Why has a Kree Grand Admiral gone rogue and attacked Hala? What’s going on with Darkhawk’s mind? What deluded fool thought COSMIC GHOST RIDER was a team player? And, most importantly… what kind of game is Maximus REALLY playing?"

Cover of Imperial Guardians #1 from Marvel

Fantasy Friday: Red Sonja Reborn #6

Dynamite Entertainment released Red Sonja Reborn #6 earlier this week. Here is the official summary:

"RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER! Having finally accepted her destiny to be a she-devil and wield a sword, Maggie Sutherland has come into her own as Red Sonja. Now, in her ultimate test as a warrior, she must face the enigmatic demigod known as The Dark — a contest in which defeat truly means a fate worse than death!"

Cover A of Red Sonja Reborn by Stjepan Sejic

Cover B of Red Sonja Reborn by Stuart Sayger

Cover C of Red Sonja Reborn by Chad Hardin

Cover D of Red Sonja Reborn by Greg Land

Cosplay Cover E of Red Sonja Reborn with Ani-Mia

Page 1 of Red Sonja Reborn #6 Cover Gallery

Page 2 of Red Sonja Reborn #6 Cover Gallery

Women Wednesday: Harley Quinn x Elvira #5

DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment releases Harley Quinn X Elvira #5 today. Here is the official summary:

"FROM CLASSIC CASTLES TO COSMIC CHAOS! After making a daring escape from their would-be captors in Transylvania, Elvira and Harley Quinn find themselves rocketing through space with the ever-dashing Vartox. Their destination? A jaw-dropping interspecies wedding in a galaxy far, far away. But when the ceremony spirals into madness and Elvira is abducted by a fanatical alien cult that worships her with drooling devotion… well, that’s when things start to get weird!"

Cover A of Harley Quinn X Elvira #5 by Amanda Conner

Cover B of Harley Quinn X Elvira #5 by Chad Hardin

Cover C of Harley Quinn X Elvira #5 by Joseph Michael Linsner

Cover D of Harley Quinn X Elvira #5 by Ben Caldwell

Harley Quinn X Elvira #5 Cover Gallery Page 1

Harley Quinn X Elvira #5 Cover Gallery Page 2

Superhero Sunday: Batman #7

DC Comics released Batman #7 last week and here is the offical summary:

"As Batman is beckoned to Arkham Towers by the mysterious man in Room Ten, nothing will prepare him for who he finds there. Some might call him the Caped Crusader’s archnemesis. Others might call him Batman’s best friend. Everyone calls him the Joker."

Cover of Batman #7 from DC Comics

Science Fiction Saturday: Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein

Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein at Amazon is one of my favorite science fiction novels. Here is the summary:

"Robert Heinlein's Hugo Award-winning all-time masterpiece, the brilliant novel that grew from a cult favorite to a bestseller to a science fiction classic."

"Raised by Martians on Mars, Valentine Michael Smith is a human who has never seen another member of his species. Sent to Earth, he is a stranger who must learn what it is to be a man. But his own beliefs and his powers far exceed the limits of humankind, and as he teaches them about grokking and water-sharing, he also inspires a transformation that will alter Earth’s inhabitants forever."

Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein at Amazon

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Fantasy Friday: The Citadel of Forgotten Myths by Michael Moorcock

I have several Elric books but now I need The Citadel of Forgotten Myths by Michael Moorcock at Amazon. Here is the summary:

Elric along with his companion Moonglum return, in this prequel set within the early days of Elric’s wanderings, in order to investigate the history of Melniboné and its dragons, known as the Phroon, in this exciting new addition to the Elric Saga from World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael Moorcock.

Elric is the estranged emperor of the Melnibonéan empire, struggling with his nature while desperately striving to move forward with his dying empire alongside the constant thirst of his soul-sucking sword, Stormbringer. Elric is on the hunt for the great Citadel of Forgotten Myths while traveling through the remnants of his empire with his tragic best friend Moonglum, as Elric seeks the answers to the nature of the phroon of The Young Kingdoms. Taking place between the first and second book in the Elric Saga, The Citadel of Forgotten Myths is perfect for longtime fans and those new to this epic fantasy series.

The Citadel of Forgotten Myths by Michael Moorcock

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Women Wednesday: Moonstar #1

Marvel released Moonstar #1 today and here's the official summary:

"When an ancient, soul-sucking weapon is set loose, it’s up to Dani to track it down! But the weapon’s deadly wielder won’t make it easy for her. After recent tragedies, can Dani trust herself to save those closest to her? Or will her self-doubts lead to even more bloodshed?"

Cover of Moonstar #1 from Marvel

Toy Tuesday: Sam Greenfield as Leprechaun Funko Pop

I really need to watch Luck one of these days especially after seeing this cool Sam Greenfield as Leprechaun Funko Pop at Amazon. There's even a one in six chance that you may get the chase which has her sprinkled with glitterary bad luck dust. Even better is that the toy figure is one sale right now and you can get it in time for St. Patrick's Day.

Sam Greenfield as Leprechaun Funko Pop at Amazon

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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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Superhero Sunday: The Rocketeer: The Island #1

IDW Publishing released The Rocketeer: The Island #1 last month. Here is the official summary:

"The year is 1938, and Cliff Secord (A.K.A. the Rocketeer) is recruited to lead a search and rescue mission. The mission? Find Amelia Earhart! Considering a year has passed since the famous pilot went missing, the Rocketeer is hesitant at first — that is, until he learns the expedition is to the same island Betty ran off to with the scummy photographer Marco! The Rocketeer will have to uncover the secret of the century’s greatest mystery while trying to win back his girlfriend. But what else awaits him on the island?"

Cover of The Rocketeer: The Island #1 from IDW Publishing

Captain Segar aka Popeye and Justin Martin aka Tintin also appear in this issue:

Popeye and Tintin in The Rocketeer: The Island #1

Science Fiction Saturday: Archie and Friends: Space Adventures #1

Archie Comics released Archie and Friends: Space Adventures #1 earlier this week. The cover features Archie, Veronica, Betty and Jughead on another planet. This one-shot issue features a brand-new story featuring the return of Cosmo the Merry Martian (I wish he was on the cover). Here is the official summary:

"Archie and his friends go INTERGALACTIC in this BRAND-NEW Space-Age story! When Archie and the gang gets ready to head into space on a rocket Dilton built, everything goes smoothly, until the spacecraft enters a realm where it becomes lost. With the teens LOST IN SPACE, it’s going to take someone out of this world to save them — someone like COSMO THE MIGHTY MARTIAN! All that plus over 30 pages of intergalactic adventures!"

Cover of Archie and Friends: Space Adventures #1 from Archie Comics

Fantasy Friday: Dragon Battle Poster

Fantasy fans take note of this cool Dragon Battle Poster at Amazon. The scene features a barbarian fighting a red dragon with a sword. The size is 24" x 36" and is unframed. No dungeon is complete without this large poster.

Dragon Battle Poster at Amazon

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Women Wednesday: Star Trek Deviations: Threads of Destiny #1

IDW Publishing released Star Trek Deviations: Threads of Destiny #1 today. The cover features Uhura as played by Nichelle Nicols on the original tv series. The story is a great read for Black History Month and this week's Women Wednesday. There is a very special guest star that appears in the story too. Here is the official summary:

"This special one-shot features Lieutenant Nyota Uhura. In the 23rd century, she explores far-flung star systems with her crew on the Enterprise as part of her mission to communicate and build bridges with life found across the Galaxy. But in the 20th century, humankind was working to build understanding among themselves, with African Americans on Earth championing the Civil Rights Movement and using their voices and acts of protest to end racial segregation and discrimination. Now, by way of the Guardian of Forever, Uhura is yanked back through time to 1963. There, she’ll join all those fighting for equality and justice and reconnect to why her work as a communications officer is perhaps the most important work of all."

Cover of Star Trek Deviations: Threads of Destiny #1 from IDW Publishing

Supervillain Sunday: Batman/Superman: World's Finest #48

DC Comics released Batman/Superman: World's Finest #48 last week. Owlman and Ultraman from the Crime Syndicate are on the cover. We get to learn a little bit more about the other supervillains on Earth 3. Yes, Superwoman does make an appearance too. Here is the official summary:

"ENTER: THE CRIME SYNDICATE! They are the finest duo in the world — but which world? Forget Batman and Superman — welcome to a chilling tale starring their evil Crime Syndicate doppelgangers, Ultraman and Owlman!"

Cover of Batman/Superman: World's Finest #48 from DC Comics