I picked up the copy of Witches of Past and Present magazine two weeks ago at the local Walmart's. I'm posting it today for this week's Women Wednesday post. There are five sections: Ancient Origins, Medieval Magic, Sorcery Under Attack, Out of the Shadows, On the Page, Stage and Screen. Each section ends with a one-page Witchcraft Through History article. The first is Witch of Endor with the second being The Witch of Ripabianca. The third is Mother Shipton while the fourth is Doreen Valiente. The fifth and last article is Margaret Hamilton, who is best known as the Wicked Witch from the 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz. The magazine is also loaded with pictures of various sizes.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 15: DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3
The cover of DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3 features Damian Wayne as vampire Robin fighting vampire Captain Marvel with the help of Batman, who is supposed to be dead. The issue opens up with vampire Scott and Barda then shifts to vampire Wonder Woman fighting Green Lantern Alfred. We then see vampires Aquaman and Gorilla Grodd having their discussion interrupted by a mysterious woman. The scene shifts again to Green Arrow and his merry band consisting of Zealot, Killer Croc, Wildcat and Black Canary capturing starving vampires and trying to question them. The scene shifts to Ghost-Maker reporting in as he tries to find Mister Miracle. Then we shift back to Green Arrow and friends as the questioning goes south.
Finally, we get to Robin and his army of vampires attacking a semi-truck. They get a big surprise as vampires Wonder Girl, Captain Marvel and Raven fly out of the truck's trailer and attack. They are joined by vampire Batwoman, who sacrifices herself. There is an interlude with Black Canary talking with John Constantine. We then switch back to an injured Damian as he is joined by Batman, who unmasks and reveals who he really is. Unfortunately, we have to wait until next issue to find out who is wearing the Batsuit this time. Yeah, there is a lot going on in this issue and it's pretty fast paced.
The backup story features Bat-Mite as Geo-Force's new sidekick. That doesn't last long and he searches for a new superhero to annoy. He ends up being Afred-Mite.
Monday, October 14, 2024
Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 14: Boo Berry 2024 Box
Meow Berry the ghost cat is the frightful friend of Boo Berry this year and gets a marshmallow too. Her and Carmelia Creeper's pet snake, Scratch, are both females. I should be starting on the family size box this week and probably finish it off by Halloween.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 13: Franken Berry 2024 Box
Franken Berry is joined by his frightful friend, Bennie the bat, this year on his cereal box. Bennie gets a marshmallow too. I still have one bowl left from the family size box. The flavor seems stronger to me this year.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 12: Count Chocula 2024 Box
The local Walmart's actually stocked this year's Monster Cereals back in September. They had a whole pallet of them but I only picked up the main three since I wasn't a big fan of Carmelia Creeper last year. I started with Count Chocula this year and finished the family size box the first week of October. He is joined this year by his frightful friend, Igor the spider. Yeah, he gets a marshmallow too, which looks more like a broken sunburst than a spider.
The side panel features the marshmallows and Igor:
The backs of all the Monster Cereals are the same this year and is title "Monsters Have Pets, Too!" It shows the monsters and their frightful friends in their castle. There are two "games" with the first being picture not-so-perfect and match the pets to their rightful rooms.
Friday, October 11, 2024
Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 11: Duke Cannon Candy Corn Soap
If you really enjoy the smell of candy corn, then you might enjoy Duke Cannon Candy Corn Soap. I'm seriously thinking of handing these out to those stinky little goblins that come begging at my door this Halloween.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Hot Wheels 2024 Blue Arkham Knight Batmobile
I found this Hot Wheels 2024 Blue Arkham Knight Batmobile at the local Walmart's this past Tuesday. Like the black version, it's #4 in the Batman subset and #149 in the main set. I actually like this blue version better.
Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 10: Strawberry Fanta Featuring Lydia
I could have saved this for next week's Women Wednesday post but I wanted to post it today so I wouldn't forget. I found a case of Strawberry Fanta featuring Lydia at the local Dollar General last month. She is once again played by Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The same image of her are on all sides of the box and the can. I enjoyed the strawberry flavor much better than the Haunted Apple Fanta and a little bit better than the Orange Fanta. I still have two cans to finish.
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Absolute Batman #1
I just finished reading Absolute Batman #1 (December 2024), which hit the newsstands today. I had my doubts when I saw the first image but I was blown away by the art and story. This is like an Elseworlds on steroids. I love the twists on Batman and his supporting cast. I highly recommend at least giving this a shot because it may surprise you more than you think. I can't wait for the next issue.
Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 9: Orange Fanta Featuring Astrid
Yes, it's another Women Wednesday Halloween post with Jenna Ortega. She plays Astrid in the new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie. I found a case of the orange Fanta at the local Dollar General store a week after I found the Haunted Apple. All the sides of the box has the same image but in different sizes. The can has the same image too. I actually enjoyed the Orange Fanta much more than the Haunted Apple and I have three cans left to drink.
Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 8: Haunted Apple Fanta Featuring Beetlejuice
I actually found a case of the Haunted Apple Fanta Featuring Beetlejuice last month at the local Dollar General. I really just wanted a single can or bottle to try it to if I liked it. The Haunted Apple flavor wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I spent three weeks trying to finish that case. The box has the same picture of Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice on each side but in different sizes. They really need to mix up the pictures a little on the boxes. I saved one can from the twelve and I accidently stepped on it before I got a chance to take a picture of it. I have seen Beetlejuice several times, but I have yet to see Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. I hope you didn't read this post out loud.
Monday, October 07, 2024
Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 7: Mtn Dew Voodew 2024
I actually started seeing cans and bottles of Mtn Dew Voodew 2024 at the end of September. I bought a bottle of the regular and a bottle of the zero sugar at the local Walmart's. I didn't buy a case of it this year since none of the local stores have them yet, which is odd. The mystery flavor still tasted more like Laffy Taffy to me but it tastes like that every year. Supposedly, the flavor this is year may be Strawberry Starburst. I could see that since Starbursts always tasted like Laffy Taffy to me.
Sunday, October 06, 2024
Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 6: Dr. Squatch's Fearsome Fall 3-Pack
It's Squatchoween Collection time with the Dr. Squatch's Fearsome Fall 3-Pack that includes Drunk'n Pumpkin (scarecrow with pumpkin head), Headless Rinse (headless horseman) and Count Sudsala (vampire). I would love to see these stocked all year long at the local Walmart's but I'm pretty sure they are only available online for the Halloween season. You can also purchase them individually if you don't want the bundle. A Drunk'n Pumpkin deodorant is also available.
Saturday, October 05, 2024
Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 5: Shadowman: Soul Eaters #1
Shadowman: Soul Eaters #1 (October 2024) published by Valiant and Alien Books is a first for me. I have read a handful of the comics produced by the original Valiant but I have never read an issue of Shadowman before. I always thought he looked a little like a cross between the Black Terror and the Phantom. This cover shows him with a couple of skulls and this issue is a Resurgence of the Valiant Universe tie-in. Jack Boniface aka Shadowman is joined by his mentor and partner, Alyssa Myles, along with occult expert, Doctor Mirage, and the voodoo priestess, Punk Mambo. Be warned that there is some female nudity even though there is no warning on the cover. There is a flashback scene where Jack recounts how he was the Magpie before becoming the Shadowman. There's another Magpie running around now in New Orleans along with Golems that are part magic and part machine. Shadowman: Soul Eaters #1 is a pretty good start and I'm looking to reading next month's issue.
Friday, October 04, 2024
Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 4: Multiversus: Collison Detected #2
Multiversus: Collison Detected #2 (December, 2024) is now out from DC Comics. The cover features the Wicked Witch from the Wizard of Oz viewing Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Harley Quinn, Tom, Jerry, Scooby Doo, Shaggy and Bugs Bunny trapped in her crystal ball. As a bonus, there is a backup story featuring AEW wrestler, Swerve Strickland.
Thursday, October 03, 2024
Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 3: DC Horror Presents Creature Commandos #1
DC Horror Presents Creature Commandos #1 (December, 2024) is out today. The cover features Lucky (Frankenstein's monster), Vincent Velcro (vampire), Mina Rhodes (Gorgon) and Wanda Griffith (werewolf). This issue shows Velcro and Wanda being recruited. As a bonus, there is a backup story featuring AEW wrestler, Swerve Strickland.
Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Countdown to Halloween 2024 Day 2: Wednesday Cookies & Creme Cereal Box
It's Wednesday again so it's time for a Women Wednesday post and this Wednesday Cookies & Creme Cereal box seems appropriate for the Halloween season. Of course, the front features Jenna Ortega as Wednesday from the Netflix TV series. The back features her, Thing and her two friends. The side panel that is not full of ingrediants and nutrition facts features trivia about Wednesday and the show. Unfortunately, the cereal itself tastes like burnt Cocoa Puffs and I couldn't taste any creme. The local Wal-Mart's only had the family size. I will not be getting another box of this.
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Halloween Countdown 2024 Day 1: Mike & Ike Sour Spooky Treats
Today we kick off this year's Countdown to Halloween with Mike & Ike Sour Spooky Treats. The front of the box shows three angry-looking Jack-O'-Lanterns with one of them wearing a witch's hat. The candy comes in three flavors: Sour Ghoulish Grape, Sour Orange Scream and Sour Wicked Watermelon. I was hestitant to try these because I'm not a big watermelon fan. I guess Sour Pumpkinheads probably wouldn't taste very good either. For me, the grape and orange candies were not bad tasting but the watermelon ones tasted like watermelon that had been sitting out for a week or two. If I ever get another box of these, then I'm picking the Sour Wicked Watermelons out and handing them out as tricks for the little beggers.
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