Ict Comic Con & Science Fiction Expo Year 9.0 Special Guests

From ICT Comic Con Facebook page:

THIS WEEKEND WICHITA! You're all invited, hope to see you all there!

It all goes down August 30th and 31st, 2025 at Century II in Wichita, Kansas! ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo is going up, up and away for our super action packed Year 9.0 event!

Comic book LEGEND Mike Grell will be joining us as our Artist Guest of Honor. Artist, writer, creator for DC's The Warlord, Green Arrow, Superboy and the Legion of Superheroes, and independent titles Jon Sable Freelance, Starslayer, Shaman's Tears and so many others, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

Straight from the Phantom Zone and the Fortress of Solitude we have actors Jack O'Halloran who played Supervillain Non and actor Jeff East who played the young Clark Kent/Superman in Superman the Movie, the first superhero movie of it's kind!

Heather Thomas who is making a RARE appearance on her way from Hollywood to the mighty ICT! She played stuntwoman and bounty hunter Jody Banks on TV's "The Fall Guy" and she is also well known for her role as Jane Mitchell in the feature film "Zapped" Ms. Thomas is also known for her appearance on several best selling pin-up posters in the 80's.

"HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" That's right true believers, the Chairman of the Board is making his way to the mighty ICT! WWE Legend Hacksaw Jim Duggan is in the house! In his own words: "Hacksaw's gonna do what Hacksaw came to do! Beat people up! What you gonna do about it, tough guy?"

Actress Olivia D'Abo is coming to the ICT! She made her debut in the 1984 feature film "Conan the Destroyer" She is also well known for her portrayal of Karen Arnold, the rebellious teenage "hippie" sister of Kevin Arnold on the hit series "The Wonder Years". she was the voice for Jane Porter in Disney's 2001 feature film "Tarzan and Jane" and voiced Jane Porter again in the 2001-2003 TV series "The Legend of Tarzan". She is also known for her voice acting roles in "Ultimate Avengers" and "Ultimate Avengers 2" as well as the voice for Star Sapphire in "Green Lantern: First Flight" and "Justice League: DOOM". She also has Star Wars cred as the voice of Luminara Unduli in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" from 2007 - 2009.

Tickets on sale now at: https://selectaseat.com/comic.

KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE! Weekend Pass $30. Adult Advance Online Day Pass $16.50. Adult Day Pass at the door $22. Youth (ages 13 -17) Day Pass $13. VIP Pass $50 (early entry, weekend pass, event T-shirt).

Tickets on sale now at: https://selectaseat.com/comic.

ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo Year 9.0!

Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 10am - 5pm

August 30th and 31st, 2025

Century II Exhibition Hall, 225 W Douglas, Wichita, KS 67202

Ict Comic Con & Science Fiction Expo Year 9.0 Special Guests

Comixology and Kindle Apps to Merge

I received the following email from Amazon.com earlier today: 

Hello Comics fans,

We’re writing to let you know about upcoming changes to the way that you will access and read your Comixology digital comics, graphic novels, and manga titles. On December 4, 2023, we will be merging the Comixology and Kindle applications on iOS, Android, and Fire OS. Starting today, any books previously purchased on Comixology will automatically be visible in your library on the Kindle app. The upgraded Kindle app experience is available now; however, you may continue reading your books in the Comixology app until December 4, 2023. You can read more about the upcoming changes here. We’ve been hard at work upgrading the Kindle app to deliver the great digital comics, graphic novels, and manga experience you’re accustomed to in the Comixology app, including: Your library in the Kindle app now groups your issues, volumes, and omnibuses from the same series together. The Kindle app now allows you to hide and unhide specific comics, graphic novels, and manga in your library. Titles you’ve already set to hide via the Comixology app will automatically be hidden in the Kindle app. With your complete library of books now conveniently in one place, you can select ‘Comics & Manga’ from the in-app filter menu to quickly find just your comics, graphic novels, and manga titles. Members of Comixology Unlimited, Kindle Unlimited, or Amazon Prime can borrow comics, graphic novels, and manga titles directly in app. Tap the ‘Home’ button from the bottom nav, select the ‘Explore’ button in the top left directly under the search bar, then select the ‘Comics, Manga, and Graphic Novels’ button listed under the ‘More categories’ label. You may also continue to browse for content on the web via www.amazon.com/comixology. You may also continue to read your Comixology books on the web via read.amazon.com. If you prefer to read on your Kindle E-reader, you can go to Your Content and Devices to send individual titles to download on your e-reader. If you encounter any issues accessing your content, or have not yet merged your Comixology account with an Amazon login, please contact Customer Service for support: Go to https://www.amazon.com/hz/contact-us/ Go to ‘Help with Something Else’ and select ‘eBooks, Prime Videos or Music.’ Then click ‘Kindle eBooks/Digital Content/Comics’ and select the subcategory best related to your question. We look forward to continuing to serve you, The Comixology team

Happy National Comic Book Day

Guess what day it is?

Happy National Comic Book Day!

 

Decoder Ring Theatre

Check out Decoder Ring Theatre if you are looking for original audio adventures in the style of old time radio shows. The Red Panda Adventures is very much like The Green Hornet while Black Jack Justice reminds me of Boston Blackie. Showcase is an anthology series that features suspense, science fiction and comedy. There are even comic books and pulp novels available.

Click here to visit Decoder Ring Theatre

You can also listen to the Red Panda audio adventures via official Decoder Ring Theatre Facebook page.

Blog Alert: The Crossover Universe

The Crossover Universe is the companion blog to the Crossovers: A Secret Chronology of the World books by Win Scott Eckert (Volumes 1 and 2) and Sean Levin (the upcoming Volumes 3 and 4). If you love the Wold Newton Universe, then you have to check the blog out. One of the most recent posts covers the new Justice, Inc. comic book mini series by Dynamite.

PCH Super Hero Comic Books Plus Graphic Novel

My Superhero Comic Books plus graphic novel grab bag arrived from Publishers Clearing House (PCH) on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. We got a nice mix with some comics from DC Comics and various independent comic publishers. Unfortunately, there was nothing from Marvel Comics. I haven't had the chance to read any of them yet so no reviews.

First up is Bloodshot #11 (December 1993) from Valiant Comics. The only other issue that I have in this series is #3.

Next up is G.I. Joe #16 (October 2006) from Devil's Due Publishing. I have no other issues of this series from this publisher.

I also received Justice League International #62 (March 1994) from DC Comics. This joins #20 and #21 that I already have.

Robotech: The Macross Saga #5 (August 1985) from Comico was also included. I have never read an issue of this comic based on the cartoon series.

I also have never seen an episode of Robotech: The Macross Saga.

I love the wraparound cover.

Finally, the graphic novel that I received was Spawn Batman (1994) from Image Comics. While I only have three issues of Spawn (#1, 2, 116), I do have a lot issues of Batman and related titles.

Overall, an interesting grab bag of comics from PCH. I was surprised at the choice for the graphic novel.

Superhero Comic Books Returns To PCH

Yeah, I couldn't resist ordering the Superhero Comic Books from PCH (Publishers Clearing House):

Instead of a pack of trading cards like the last time, this set includes four comic books and one graphic novel. I actually don't have any of the comics pictured in the above ad but I doubt that I will get any of them. I can't wait to see what I get in this comic grab bag.

PCH Finally Offers Comic Collection

I have been waiting patiently for PCH (Publishers Clearing House) to finally offer something of interest to me other than "historic" coin collections (I haven't bought any of those for they are out of my budget). They are finally offering a Classic Comic Collection 6-Pack, which is really a grab bag so who knows what issues one will get but at least there will be at least one Superman, Batman or Spider-Man title. However, this offer also includes at least five unopened comic book trading cards, which sealed the deal for me. The price is $19.96, which is not bad considering the price of today's comic books and trading cards. I will post about which comics and cards I receive. Yes, this is my Christmas present to myself this year.

Countdown To Halloween 2012 Day 26: Elvira Returns To Comics In 2013

The best news ever this Halloween has to be Elvira, Mistress of the Dark Comics Return in 2013. The Mistress of the Dark will be working with writer R.H. Stavis while Jeff Zarnow will be the artist. A publishing/distribution partner has yet to be found. Here is the cover art for the first issue:

Night Force Returns

I am a big fan of the original Night Force so seeing that a new series is coming out from DC Comics in 2012 is really exciting news. Baron Winters is back with a new look as he puts together a new group. Marv Wolfman is back as writer and Tom Mandrake is the artist. You can read a five page review here.

Superhero Collection At Mafia Wars

The Superhero Collection at Mafia Wars, a Facebook game, features seven comic books that can only be received from red and blue mystery bags. I have not received any yet in my collection but the characters include Arachnid-Man (Awesome Fantasy), Squirrel Man (Sleuth Comics), Superbman (Superb Comics), Freak Squad, Blue Beacon (United States Comics), General USA and Terrific Titan.

You can clearly see that Sleuth Comics and United States Comics are featured on the Blue Mystery Bag icon.

TFAW Comic Grab Bag #0: The Box

The package from Things From Another World (TFAW) arrived this morning filled with one hundred grab bag comics. Fifty are supposed to be from Dark Horse and the other fifty are from independent comic companies. I have not separated them yet to be sure.

Holiday greetings from Batman and Robin:

Notice that the top comic is The Unknown #3 from Boom!

I quickly went though them and there are some cool titles. There were also several duplicates of a few comics and I am not just talking about one or two copies. I will be posting about the grab bag comics in the future.

Grab Bag Comics Coming

The only shopping that I did on Black Friday 2010 was to purchase a hundred Dark Horse and independent grab bag comics at Things From Another World. Thy are usually fifty cents for each comic but they were on sale for ten cents. Unfortunately, I missed out on the DC and Marvel grab bag comics. You can be sure that I will be posting about the ones that I do get here.

Vampirella: Second Coming #4 Sneak Peak

The following image is the first page of Vampirella: Second Coming #4 from Harris:

You can view the four covers and a seven page sneak peak at the issue at Comics Continuum.

Thrift Store Finds: Book And Comics

I found a horror book and eight comics at one thrift store this morning. The book was I Am Frankenstein by C. Dean Andersson (Zebra Books, 1996) that I picked up for fifty cents (yellow tags were half price today).

The seven comics that I picked up at the same store for a dollar each include The Computer Masters of Metropolis (a Radio Shack giveaway featuring Superman and Wonder Woman), Flash Gordon #36 (Western/Whitman, 1981), A-Next #2, Iron Man #9, Incredible Hulk #466, Spider-Man, Fire-Star and Iceman (advertising supplement to The Denver Post in 1983), X-Men: Liberators #3 and Disney's Return To Oz (Scholastic, 1985). The Radio Shack giveaway comic has seen better days since the covers are torn at the bottom and are hanging on by one staple. The Flash Gordon and Dallas Post giveaway are in worn condition but the other comics are in fair shape.





At another thrift store, I found a battered copy of Devil Kids #90 featuring Hot Stuff the Little Devil for thirty cents. Not only are the covers worn and stained but three-fourths of the last ad page has been ripped out. Some one must have ordered the Sea-Monkeys. It has been a while since I last read a Harvey comic so I just to pick it up. I used to pick up anything with Hot Stuff and Richie Rich before I hit my teens.

Today was a great day for this comic fan to hit the thrift stores.

Last Friday's Comics

Last Friday, I had to take a road trip out of town for a doctor's appointment (I will be needing trigger finger surgery for my left middle finger in a few weeks). I stopped in at Hastings afterward and picked up several used comics for ninety-nine cents each. Most of the titles were from Marvel Comics but I did find a few from DC Comics I have no pictures but here is a list of comics that I picked up:

Booster Gold (first series) #21
52 #48
Silverblade #2
Superman #29
Team Titans #1
Anita Blake Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures #6
Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born #2 and 3
Cloak & Dagger #3, 8, 9 and 11
Mutant Misadventures of Cloak & Dagger #2, 3, 4, 5 and 7

Dark Shadows Comics To Be In Complete Collection

Hermes Press will be publishing all thirty-five issues of Gold Key's Dark Shadows comic series based on the popular tv soap opera from the 1960s in five deluxe full-color hardcover editions. According to ICV2's The Complete Dark Shadows Comics, the first issue will be released in March 2010. Each edition will have seven issues plus extra likes poster art, pin-ups and more.

Bluewater Does Black Scorpion

You remember Black Scorpion, right? The 1995 movie starred Joan Severance in the title role as part of Showtime's Roger Corman Presents series. She once again donned the mask in 1997 for Black Scorpion II: Aftershock. In 2001, Michelle Lintel played the character in a tv series for the Sci Fi Channel. According to Comics Continuum, Bluewater Productions will be putting out a monthly title featuring the femme fatale with the first issue having two different covers.

Joan Severance as the first Black Scorpion:

Michelle Lintel as the second Black Scorpion:

The covers of Roger Corman Presents: Black Scorpion #1:

IDW Publishing First Looks Includes Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Wow, I almost forgot that there was never a comic adaptation of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan but one is finally getting made twenty-five years later thanks to IDW Publishing. You can preview the cover and pages at IDW First Looks at Comics Continuum along with several other titles.

Happy Free Comic Book Day

I will not be celebrating Free Comic Book Day for there are no local comic book stores. The weather is too stormy to take a road trip out of town. Happy hunting for all those that are able to hit their local comic book stores.