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Who Is Yellowjacket??
It's been several months since I've written about Charlton Neo, which is a resurrection of the classic Charlton Comics lines; as well as Pix-C Web Comics, which features public domain characters from...
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Trek Fest 2017: "30 Years of the Next Generation" -- June 23-
Have I mentioned that Trek Fest happens this weekend? I really haven't. But Trek Fest XXXIII is quickly approaching.In case you've forgotten, Trek Fest is an annual celebration of the official future...
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SPOILER: Archie Comics Reveals the Identity of the Major Character Who's...
Last April, I came up with the theory that Archie Comics won't be killing off any of its main five characters, as they've been hinting will happen in the "Over the Edge" story line in ARCHIE #20-22....
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Gallup: 10.2% of LGBT Adults Are In Gay Marriages
Gallup did a poll of LGBT Adults in preparation for the 2 year anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision that effectively legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. According to...
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Catholic Diocese of Springfield, IL, to Deny Marriage, Communion, & Funeral...
Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Catholic Diocese of Springfield, IL, has issued policies for how to deal with married gay people. Basically, he wants to bar them from Catholic weddings, funerals, etc....
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Anamosa, IA: Man Arrested for Tossing Fireworks in Local Walmart on a Dare
Earlier this year (but late in the legislative cycle), Iowa passed a law that made it legal for people to purchase and use fireworks. Initially, there were controversies as various cities and counties...
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Toni Topaz Rumored for "Riverdale" Season 2 Debut! Plus: When Did She Become...
Regular readers might have noticed that I'm a fan of Archie Comics' character, Two-Fisted Toni Topaz. She is a relatively new addition to the Riverdale Pals & Gals. She was created as a tough-girl...
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Public Cheers After Woman Runs Over Accused Purse-Snatcher With Her SUV
There's this news article circulating about an incident at a Walmart parking lot in Ashville, NC. A guy was allegedly caught rifling through a purse that was left in a woman's car. He was confronted by...
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Reminder: It's Illegal to Play with Fireworks in Iowa City
Earlier this week, I wrote that it's legal to play with fireworks in Iowa City. Turns out that I was wrong, according to a recent email from the city:Residents Reminded that Firework use in Iowa City...
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The 12th Doctor Meets the 1st Doctor in the "Doctor Who" Season Finale
I watched the "Doctor Who" season finale last night. I haven't been a huge fan of the Peter Capaldi era. Heck, I haven't been a huge fan of the post-Amy/Rory Matt Smith era. But I really enjoyed...
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Check Out the "Marvel Inhumans" Trailer!
Late last week, Marvel Comics dropped the trailer for their new ABC television series: "Marvel's Inhumans." It features the Royal Family and their kingdom on the Moon. The show is scheduled to premier...
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Happy Independence Day! // Remembering Dragnet's "The Big Trio!"
Happy Independence Day! I won't be spending too much time with the blog today, but wanted to share a July 4th story from the old "Dragnet" radio drama. This particular episode is titled "The Big Trio"...
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Moon Girl Meets Girl-Moon!
I haven't written about Moon Girl lately. There's this great story line in MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR #19-20, where Lunella Lafeyette receives a distress call. She's deep in space and separated from...
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Utah: Freedom Festival Kicks LGBT Group Out of July 4th Grand Parade
Yesterday was Independence Day. I spent the holiday with my boys and several other family members (sadly, Husband Mark stayed behind because of work). We spent much of the weekend in the country side...
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Coming in October 2017: HARLEY & IVY MEET BETTY & VERONICA
Archie Comcis and DC announced a new six-issue comic book crossover mini-series: HARLEY & IVY MEET BETTY & VERONICA:The series will be co-written by Marc Andreyko and Paul Dini, with art from...
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Oklahoma City Man Arrested Following Fight Over "Star Wars" VS "Star Trek"
When I was a kid, I was completely into "Star Wars." I watched the movies. I had the action figures. I had the toys. I had the lunch box. It was great. Then I got older and began watching "Star Trek:...
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RIVERDALE #4: "We Need to Talk About Kevin..."
I just finished reading RIVERDALE #4. RIVERDALE is an interesting book. "Riverdale" is an adaptation of the regular Archie Comics, which RIVERDALE is a comic book adaptation of the "Riverdale" TV...
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"Degrassi: Next Class" Character Comes Out as Genderqueer in Latest Season
I was pretty excited this weekend when the latest season of "Degrassi: Next Class" dropped on Netflix. I managed to watch the entire season on Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. Really great...
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Coming in October 2017: New ARCHIES Ongoing Comic Book Series!
A few months ago, Archie Comics announced a series of one-shot audition comic books. A few of them saw print. A few others were never published. One of those one-shot comic books was THE ARCHIES, by...
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