Thrift Store Finds: Bat-Mite

This Bat-Mite figurine (I hate to call him an action figure since nothing moves) was in the same fifty cent bag that Black Manta was inside. He is also part of the McDonald's Batman: The Brave and the Bold Happy Meal.

Thrift Store Finds: Black Manta

I actually found this Black Manta action figure at a local thrift store with four other toys in a bag for fifty cents. He is from the McDonald's Young Justice Happy Meal that was released earlier this year. His eyes light up red when you push a button in his back and you can move his arms.

Yes, I know that I titled him as Black Mantra instead of Black Manta when I saved the file and I did not catch it until after I uploaded the picture.

Women Wednesday: Legion of the Feline Furies

The cover of Batman #210 (March 1969) has the Caped Crusader trapped in Catwoman's whip with three mysterious women in cat-like costumes looking on. The text at the bottom states that they are part of the Legion of Feline Furies. Could this mean that there would be more copycat villains?

Page one of the issue reveals Batman fighting nine identical Catwomen:

The mysterious copycats are actually convicts that receive an invitation to join Selina Kyle's weight-reducing salon:

Here are Legion of the Feline Furies in full costume:

This is actually the second catmobile that appears in this issue and sits nine women. The first one is even more cat-like with a large cat head on the front but was driven by Catwoman's goons since it was only a two-seater. Hot Wheels should make a series of catmobiles and use this one.

The catmobile also comes topless and changes colors a few pages later:

While I enjoyed the Legion of the Feline Furies, I would have liked each of the women to have different cat-like costumes like the ones on the cover did.

You can find Batman #210 reprinted in Showcase Presents Batman Volume 4, which is available below:

Thrift Store Find: Dick Tracy Action Figure

I found this five inch Dick Tracy action figure a few weeks ago for fifty cents. It was made by Playmates and based on the live action movie starring Warren Beatty that was based on the comic strip. He is missing his gun and holster.

Moongem Comics Hits 200,000 Landmark

Yes, Moongem Comics hit the 200,000 landmark according to my StatCounter mostly thanks to the daily October posts that brought in 15,959 hits. The top ten keywords have been superhero city cards, dc universe online wallpaper, modesty blaise, Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, supergirl dc universe online, sexy black cat cosplay, spider woman cosplay, damian wayne, iron man the movie merchandise and batman christmas stocking.

Thanks to all the visitors, new and old. A special shout out goes to all the followers of this blog.

Thrift Store Finds: Aqualad, Rath And Shark Boy

I found a bag of goodies for fifty cents at a local thrift store this morning. The three toys were all from past McDonald's Happy Meals.

First is Aqualad from their Young Justice set put out earlier this year. I like how the transparent stripes on his right arm lights up when you push the button on his back.

Next up is Rath from the Ben 10 Ultimate Alien set also from earlier this year. Too bad that he doesn't light up.

Finally, I found Shark Boy from Shark Boy and Lava Girl set that McDonald's put in their Happy Meals in 2005. To be honest, I have yet to watch the movie so I know very little about the character.

Green Arrow And Aquaman At Superhero City

Superhero City pays tribute to Green Arrow with an Arrow Assault card:

Their tribute to Aquaman is in the form of a Speed of the Seas card:

I think both are awesome but I cannot get either one since I do not have enough merit points.

Women Wednesday: Kim Kardashian As Poison Ivy For Halloween

Kim Kardashian dressed up as Poison Ivy for a Halloween party this year:

You can view more pictures of her plus others in costume including Jonathan Cheban as Robin here.

Goodbye LinkWithin

You may have noticed that I dropped the LinkWithin widget last month on Moongem Comics. The widget allowed a "You might also like" section for each post. Unfortunately, I grew tired of seeing links to other people's posts that had nothing to do with mine.

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 31: Elvira #1 Special

I would love to post the entire contents of Elvira #1 (May 1993) from Claypool Comics but that would make for one long post. Instead, I am treating you with the cover and three full pages from the issue.








This ends the Countdown To Halloween 2011 and I hope that everyone enjoyed the posts. Have a happy and safe Halloween!

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 30: Alice Cooper Joins Cast Of Dark Shadows

Shock rock legend, Alice Cooper, will be appearing in Tim Burton's Dark Shadows movie as a much younger version of himself according to this article. He will be performing "No More Mr. Nice Guy" at a gala ball hosted by Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp).

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 29: Dark Shadows #4 Cover

Here is Francesco Francavilla's cover for Dark Shadows #4 from Dynamite Entertainment shipping in January 2012:

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 28: Dark Shadows #3 Covers

Shipping in December 2011, Dark Shadows #3 from Dynamite Entertainment will also feature two covers.

Aaron Campbell's cover:

Francesco Francavilla's cover:

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 27: Elvira at The Beast Tonight

Elvira will be appearing at The Beast from 8:00 pm to Midnight on Thursday, October 27, 2011 (hey, that's tonight). You will be able to get an autograph picture and take a picture with her at Kansas City's most elaborate haunted house.

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 26: Evila In Monster Land #15

Surprise! This week's Women Wednesday is not dedicated to Elvira but Evila. She became the "host" of Monster Land starting with #15 (December 1986). Scream Queen Brinke Stevens played the wicked beauty. Not only did she grace the cover but she was also featured in a two-page centerfold. Pictures of her appeared scattered through the horror magazine in black and white while cut outs of her also appeared usually near the headlines of the articles.

The cover of Monster Land #15 (December 1986) featured Evila:

Here is the editorial page:

The two-page centerfold featured Evila:

Finally, here is Evila with the contest winner:

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 25: Dark Shadows #2 Covers

November 2011 will see the release of Dark Shadows #2 from Dynamite Entertainment. Below are both versions.

Aaron Campbell's cover:

Francesco Francavilla's cover:

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 24: Dark Shadows #1 Covers

In case you missed the news, Dynamite Entertainment rolled out a brand new comic series based on ABC's Dark Shadows gothic soap opera this month. Below are the covers for the first issue.

Aaron Campbell did this cover and he also did the interior artwork:

Francesco Francavilla did this alternate cover: