The new trailer has been out for a number of days. There appears to have been some improvement to En Sabah Nur's (Apocalypse's) look. Much, much better than his Ivan Ooze counterpart! I'm a bit more excited for this film.

Does Vixen poop in the woods?

Suspended Animation Classic #198

Originally published October 11, 1992 (#41)

(Dates are approximate)

Bram Stoker’s Dracula

By R. A. Jones

Like word of the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill in 1849 drew thousands of fortune hunters to California, news that a few rare comic books can be worth thousands of dollars prompted many to become comics collectors. Most will be disappointed, and then move on to other ventures.

Ventures such as trading cards. They are the hot ‘collectors’ item now. Capitalizing on the demand, many comic book stores also carry a wide variety of trading cards.

The next step in this melding of collectibles has now been taken. Topps – one of the major producers of trading cards for many years – recently decided to branch out and form its own comic book publishing arm.

The first fruit of their labor is now available. Entitled “Bram Stoker’s Dracula”, it is an adaptation of the motion picture playing in theaters now. Insiders have questioned the wisdom of starting a line off with such a title. Movie adaptations of recent vintage aren’t usually highly valued as collectibles – especially if the movie should flop.

Also, by the time all four issues of this mini-series can see print, the original will be well on its way to video stores. This likewise plays to the theory that people won’t be interested in reading a comic when it’s faster and better to see the actual movie.

Such considerations aside, this is an excellent comic book in terms of scripting, artwork, and overall production values. If nothing else, it proves that Topps can be expected to produce comics with the same high standards of quality that they employ in their trading cards.

It can be enjoyed as a supplement to the movie (and to the original novel), and comes highly recommended as such.

“Bram Stoker’s Dracula” costs $2.95 per issue, and is available in comic book specialty stores.

This is from an image previously added to this image. Here we see it evolve into a comic strip, particularly in the upper left. If anyone is interested there is a larger version of this, an image that covers more of the original image.

I support freedom of the press. 🙀

"You were always meant to be Batgirl, Barbara."

('Batgirl' and motorcycle by DC Collectibles / DC Icons 'Batgirl of Burnside' Deluxe Figure)

Diorama by RK

I bought it in the summer, and it has just been sitting in the pile of books I have in the living room. Tonight was the first time I even looked at it, and it has two of the artists who were at this year's Baltimore Comic-Con.

Flipping through the book I saw what was basically the Grant Morrison JLA with Wally and Kyle rather than the boring duo of Barry and Hal. I only presumed this issue has Wally West, since it has Kyle Rayner in his original costume and Aquaman is in his PAD era outfit. Batman is also wearing the yellow oval Bat Shirt. Yay!

Best of all, there are THOUGHT BALLOONS!

This is a 100 page comic book. I do not recall a 100 page comic book, that is not an original graphic novel, being made in the past 40 years. The only negative is that this book cost $7.99.

Archie Comic Universe

Since today's Miscellaneous Sunday, here's a list of my 20 favorite comicbook storylines!

1. The Dark Knight Returns

2. To Steal an Ant-Man

3. Aquaman: The Trench

4. Watchmen

5. Ant-Man/Astonishing Ant-Man (2015-2016)

6. Tales to Astonish (#35-#69)

7. Doctor Strange: The Oath

8. Daredevil: Born Again

9. Star-Lord: Grounded

10. Avengers Vol. 1

11. Aquaman: The Drowning

12. Civil War

13. Kingdom Come

14. Power Man and Iron Fist: The Boys are Back in Town

15. Justice League: Origin

16. Flashpoint

17. Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet

18. The Flash: The Dastardly Death of the Rogues

19. Annihilation: Conquest - Star-Lord

20. The Flash: Lightning Strikes Twice

What are your favorite comics? Make sure to join in on the Top Ten Week festivities and make a list today!