Archie Comics 85th Anniversary Presents: Archie’s Movie Mania #1

Archie Comics released Archie Comics 85th Anniversary Presents: Archie’s Movie Mania #1 this week. This issue features two new stories. The cover features Archie, Jughead, Reggie, Betty and Veronica. Here is the offical summary:

"Summertime is here and blockbuster movies are already starting to heat up movie theater screens all over the globe! Of course, Archie and his extended group of friends are going to get in on the action! First, the Superteens and the Power Pets take on some souped up zoo animals in an all-out brawl! But who’s the evil mastermind behind all the chaos? Then, Veronica Lodge and Ginger Lopez battle it out to be the next best fashion critic! Inspired by upcoming movies like: Masters of the Universe, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and The Devil Wears Prada 2, plus plenty more homages to notable movies throughout Archie’s history, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got extra popcorn before diving into this fun-filled issue!"

Cover of Archie Comics 85th Anniversary Presents: Archie’s Movie Mania #1

Women Wednesday: Official Supergirl Trailer

The official Supergirl trailer dropped yesterday and you can view here on YouTube. The movie starring Milly Alcock will be hit theaters on June 26, 2026.

 

Goodnight Valerie Perrine

Even more sad news today for 'Superman' and 'Lenny' actor Valerie Perrine dead at 82. She will always be Miss Eve Teschmacher to me.

Valerie Perrine
(September 3, 1943 – March 23, 2026)

Valerie Perrine as Miss Eve Teschmacher in Superman (1978)

Valerie Perrine as Eve Teschmacher trading card

Goodnight Chuck Norris

Another legend passes for Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at age 86. I remember going to the local drive-in in the 1970s to see Circle of Iron and Chuck Norris in Breaker! Breaker!, which was his first lead role. Of course, I became and fan and watching all of his movies that I could. I was super excited when he became Walker, Texas Ranger on tv and I tried to never miss an episode (I still catch a few reruns every once in a while).

1993 TV Guide Ad for Walker Texas Ranger Starring Chuck Norris

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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T-shirt Thursday: Captain America: Brave New World T-shirt

Captain America (formerly known as the Falcon) and Red Hulk are both on this cool Captain America: Brave New World t-shirt at Amazon. You can choose from seven different fabric colors including black, navy blue, asphalt grey, slate grey, dark heather grey, heather blue and olive heather. Sizes are available in Men, Men's Big and Tall, Women, Women's Plus, Youth and Girls.

Captain America: Brave New World t-shirt at Amazon

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Countdown to Valentine's Day 2026 Day 11: Tiffany Valentine Funko Pop

Seems fitting that I spotlight this Tiffany Valentine Funko Pop at Amazon for this week's Women Wednesday post. The deadly doll is dressed in red and holding a heart-shaped box. I doubt there are chocolates in that box.

Tiffany Valentine Funko Pop at Amazon

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Countdown to Valentine's Day 2026 Day 10: Chucky Valentine Funko Pop

This week's Toy Tuesday post spotlights Chucky Valentine Funko Pop at Amazon. The possessed doll from the horror movie, Child's Play, is dressed in red and black while holding his favorite hatchet. This would make a great gift for your loved one this Valentine's Day.

Chucky Valentine Funko Pop at Amazon

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Toy Tuesday: Superman Heroes Vs. Villains Action Figures Set

Christmas may be over but you can still give someone or even yourself a gift. I suggest getting this Superman Heroes Vs. Villains Action Figures Set at Amazon that includes Robot #4, Mr. Terrific, Superman, Ultraman and the Engineer.

Superman Heroes Vs. Villains Action Figures Set

Monster Monday: Universal Monsters 2026 Calendar

Start your New Year off right by picking up the Universal Monsters 2026 Calendar. It measures 12" x 24" when open and features all the federal holidays. The front cover features Frankenstein, Creature from the Black Lagoon, the Bride of Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, the Mummy and Dracula.

Front Cover of Universal Monsters 2026 Calendar

Back Cover of Universal Monsters 2026 Calendar

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Science Fiction Saturday: Fantastic Four 2026 Calendar

I know that National Science Fiction Day was yesterday, but I just had to make a post for this week's Science Fiction Saturday. The Fantastic Four 2026 Calendar from Amazon features artwork based on the Fantastic Four: First Steps movie and measures 12" x 12". Reed Richards aka Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing are shown. The FantasiCar and rocket each gets a month, but Herbie the Robot is absent.

Front Cover of Fantastic Four 2026 Calendar

Back Cover of Fantastic Four 2026 Calendar

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Countdown to Christmas 2025 Day 14: Official Supergirl Teaser Trailer

Christmas came early for comic book fans with the release of the official teaser trailer for the upcoming Supergirl movie starring Milly Alcock. Yes, Krypto is in it as is Lobo played by Jason Momoa. I can't wait to watch the movie in 2026.

Countdown to Christmas 2025 Day 13: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians Elvira-Style

I'm mixing horror with science fiction for this week's Science Fiction Saturday post. You can get Santa Claus Conquers the Martians/Beast From Haunted Cave DVD at Amazon hosted by none other than Elvira herself. The former movie is one of my favorite's Christmas movies and I watch it every year.

Santa Claus Conquers the Martians Elvira-Style

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Countdown to Christmas 2025 Day 9: Hot Wheels Batman 5-Pack 2026

I also picked up this Hot Wheels Batman 5-pack 2926 last week as an early Christmas present to myself. I found it at the local Walmart's and it was the only one so I had to grab it before it was gone. The diecast vehicles include the Batmobile from the 1989 Batman movie, Gotham City Police Department SWAT Armored Truck, Killer Croc 70s Van, Catwoman Blvd Bruiser and the Batplane from tv's Batman: Animated Series. This makes my eighth Batman 5-pack.

Hot Wheels Batman 5-Pack 2026

Close up of 1989 Batman Movie Batmobile, GCPD SWAT Armored Truck and Killer Croc 70s Van

Close up of Catwoman Blvd Bruiser and Batman: Animated Series Batplane

Countdown to Christmas 2025 Day 8: Hot Wheels 2026 Metalflake Gray The Batman Batmobile

I bought myself an early Christmas last week when I found this Hot Wheels 2026 Metalflake gray The Batman Batmobile at the local Dollar Tree. I was surprised that I found and had to get it since it was the only on the pegs. It's #1 of 5 in the Batman subset and #4 of 250 in the main set. The windows are smoke tinted and based on the Batmobile from The Batman (2022) movie. The back of the card has a copyright year of 2025.

Hot Wheels 2026 Metalflake Gray The Batman Batmobile

Close up of Hot Wheels 2026 Metalflake Gray The Batman Batmobile

Countdown to Halloween 2025 Day 31: Elvira in Cracked Monster Party #4

If you thought I wasn't going to treat you with an Elvira post this Halloween, then you are sadly mistaken. The cover of Cracked Monster Party #4 (April 1989) features full figures of Nanny and Elvira claiming a "monster interview". It was a trick since Nanny Dickering, the curvy blonde reporter, interviews Evilra, Misfit of the Dark. Cameos in this parody includes Vampirella and Freddy Krueger. The cover art was done by Skene Catling while Bill Ward did the art for the interview.

Cover of Cracked Monster Party #4 Magazine
(April 1989)

Page 1 of Cracked Interview with Evilra from Cracked Monster Party #4
(April 1989)

Page 2 of Cracked Interview with Evilra from Cracked Monster Party #4
(April 1989)

Page 3 of Cracked Interview with Evilra from Cracked Monster Party #4
(April 1989)

This concludes my Countdown to Halloween this year and I hope everyone enjoyed it. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween.

Countdown to Halloween 2025 Day 23: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Halloween Special #1

Boom! Studios released Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Halloween Special #1 this week. The cover has the Black and Red Power Rangers entangled in vines before a giant jack-o-lantern. This issue has four different stories featuring different villains. If you are a fan of the Power Rangers tv show or movies, then you might like this issue. Here is the official summary:

"The spookiest showdown in Angel Grove history is here! For the first time ever, it’s a Power Rangers Halloween one-shot — featuring the return of the Pumpkin Rapper and the debut of the sugary Colonel Maize! When the villains capture a bus full of kids and a few of their fellow teammates, the Rangers must swap scary stories from their most harrowing missions in order to keep hope alive."

Cover of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Halloween Special #1 from Boom! Studios

Countdown to Halloween 2025 Day 21: Fanta Halloween 2025 Collection

I guess I should post about the Fanta Halloween 2025 collection since I posted the Pineapple Fanta can featuring Michael Myers yesterday. I found a bottle of the Chucky Fruit Punch Fanta at the beginning of the month at the local Dillons but no local stores had the cans. Dillons currently has the Freddy Fazbear Orange Fanta (I didn't see the zero sugar version). I have yet to watch the Five Nights at Freddy's movie or play the video game, so I'm not really interested in getting the Orange Fanta. I haven't seen any of the Black Phone movies, so I have no desire to get the Grabber Strawberry Fanta either.

Cans from the Fanta Halloween 2025 Collection

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Countdown to Halloween 2025 Day 20: Pineapple Fanta Featuring Michael Myers

I picked up a twelve pack of Pineapple Fanta cans featuring Michael Myers at the local Dillons store earlier this month. We got it because my sister is a big fan of the Halloween movies. I think this is the first time I tried Pineapple Fanta and found it okay tasting.

Can of Pineapple Fanta Featuring Michael Myers

Folded Box of Pineapple Fanta Featuring Michael Myers

Unfolded Box of Pineapple Fanta Featuring Michael Myers

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