A New, "The Invisible Man," Comic is on the Way

I've been enjoying the Universal Monsters-themed comics from Image's Skybound imprint. Their sequels/retellings/etc. have been superb among the issues I have had the chance to read. That is why I'm excited for a new, "The Invisible Man," comic written by  James Tynion IV with art by DaNi and colors by Brad Simpson. There are old tales about an invisible man, more modern retellings and takes, and I have been a fan of many iterations. 

This version of the story goes with the solicitation of, "Jack Griffin has always been invisible to the people around him — at least in his own mind. But when an experimental breakthrough presents a path to make his dreams of invisibility a reality, no one — not even the woman he loves — will stand in his way. Witness Griffin’s legendary descent into madness as his humanity fades away and the monster inside is revealed, leaving only… THE INVISIBLE MAN!" Sounds like some scary fun to me; I look forward to the debut issue on August 27th!

The Full, "Superman," Trailer Is Out

I watched the new, "Full," AKA not teaser trailer for, "Superman." It appears to be action-packed with a dash of playful optimism (something we haven't seen for a while, considering the tone of Snyder's Superman-centric films). It asks serious questions about a Superbeing flying around the World and intervening in conflicts, but also manages to show Superman punching a Kaiju right in the face in epic fashion--we've got a variety of tones being balanced extremely carefully, in other words. James Gunn is the new overseer of the DC Cinematic Universe (with Peter Safran as well) and Gunn is in the director's chair for, "Superman." Warner Bros. Discovery has a ton riding on this movie being good and successful. This trailer makes me suspect he might nail it, with David Corenswet's Clark Kent/Superman looking like a great casting, and Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane seeming superb as well. Give it a look below:

Doesn't that just seem fun? There are occasions I want to sit down and just see a fun movie--this looks like a good time that will fit the bill. "Superman," hits theaters on July 11th. I know I'm going to try and get my rear end into the theaters to see it!

The Pizza Cupcake is Now...Incredifulls!

Earlier this year I wrote about how I loved the Pizza Cupcake. As all of you readers might recall, I first found it Target. Well, the good folks behind the Pizza Cupcake appreciated my kind words and have kept me updated about their products since then. Now, they've done something quite interesting and changed the name to, "Incredifulls!" They still have the Pizza Cupcake but have released a breakfast item of egg and cheese--with more fun stuff planned.

I can't wait to try the new breakfast-focused Incredifull option (I'll be making a Target trip soon to get some) and will keep you all updated about anything else cool the company does!

Mike Wolfer Has Launched a Snazzy New, "Widow," Kickstarter With New-Reader Promotions

I've been a longtime fan of any works that are by or feature Mike Wolfer. He's spent the last two years re-releasing his, "Widow," series in full color, with uncensored elements, and edits done to art, dialogue, and the lettering itself (letterer Natalie Jane has been amazing too). Titled as, "Widow Unleashed," the series is now up to the 19th and 20th issues in the latest Kickstarter campaign! To celebrate two years of, "Widow Unleashed," previous back issues are 50% off, and these new latest issues are friendly for fresh readers wanting to dive in right at this point in the series. I'd encourage folks to check out Mike's latest campaign and take advantage of the discounts to stock-up on Widow-related goodness!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms and Motherly Figures

I want to wish a happy Mother's Day to anyone who is a mother, plays the role of a mother in a child's life, or has wanted to be a mother but has faced a struggle in achieving such a goal. I want to express a deep love and appreciation for all the moms I've had in my life, from my own awesome one (Ellen), to my Mother-in-Law, Kim, who we miss very much. I also, obviously, am thankful for and adore my wife, Samii, who is the mother to our kiddos! Happy Mother's Day to them and everyone else wanting to show some love to a mom/motherly figure!

Andre 3000 Dropped a Piano EP

Andre 3000 was at the Met Gala on Monday, and as with many there, he had a wild outfit. His getup featured a (simulated) piano strapped to his back, and at the same time, he dropped a surprise EP titled, "7 Piano Sketches." His website discusses how it was material recorded over some years that was meant, at first, more as an experiment to share with friends. It is a fun example of someone who is quite gifted just messing and having fun--with aurally enjoyable results. He is still not rapping, but he doesn't have to do that for us to listen. I've said before that Andre 3000 owes us nothing, so the fact he is giving us anything, be it an album with woodwinds or him tinkering at a piano, is lovely.

"Peacemaker," Season Two Looks as Wild as the First

I quite enjoyed that James Gunn, "The Suicide Squad," movie and loved the, "Peacemaker," show he did even more. A lot has happened with the DC Cinematic Universe, but even if continuity is in a bit of a flux since that, "Flashpoint," movie nobody saw, the first season of, "Peacemaker," and that Suicide Squad flick did happen in some fashion even if the latest season makes it clear we're in the new continuity thanks to some fun guest stars early in the latest teaser trailer that just dropped today. Check it out below:

Well, this looks utterly zany in the same fashion as the first season, and I eagerly welcome Tim Meadows popping up along with plenty of other new talents and great folks from the debut season. It appears there is a hint of multiversal shenanigans too (perhaps to explain the universe and what, "Counts," or not). I look forward to the season's debut on August 21st!

A New Pope Has Been Selected

The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church. The most recent Pope, Pope Francis, passed away in April and was appreciated as a progressive entity and a genuinely decent human being by all accounts. Everyone seemed to be wondering if the new Pope would be more, "Liberal," in terms of the Catholic Church or a return to conservative-style teachings. It seemed almost nobody thought the next Pope would be an American. Well, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, is the first Pope from the United States--born in Chicago. He was announced as the, "Winner," of the secretive Conclave's votes yesterday.

Who is Pope Leo XIV? He seems like a decent enough fellow. He's apparently posted on Twitter/X before about being extremely pro-immigrant and pro-human rights, criticizing the Trump administration for how it treats non-U.S. citizens as if they were animals (his election has already enraged some American Conservatives). He has avoided outright condemning LGBTQ folks without exactly being welcoming, and obviously is anti-abortion because he's Catholic, but we'll get a pro-choice Pope around the same time bacon is considered Kosher. He wants women to be more involved in the Catholic church and his brother thinks he'll actively work to help the underprivileged. Basically, if you're Catholic, he's your new boss whether you like it or not, but this looks alright in terms of not being a shock move backwards socially/morally or much of a leap forwards into progressivism.

I'm not Catholic, only about 17.4% (1.4 billion) of the World is. Honestly, the other 82.6% of us don't have to care at all about what the Pope says or thinks, but knowing that the religious leader of over a billion people Worldwide is not a jerk does inspire some confidence regardless of one's religious affiliation or lack thereof. We will see through his future words and actions just how Leo XIV views his role in the Catholic church as well as Catholicism's role in general society. For now, at least it is funny to see right-wingers in America meltdown over a, "Woke," and, "Marxist," Pope. I don't know about you, but calling the Pope, "A Liberal," just because he actually believes in caring about others, as his religion teaches, is hilarious.

I Hope You've Been Appreciating Teachers and Nurses This Week!

This has been Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week. I am not sure why the weeks overlap, but they do. I appreciate teachers a lot. I mean, they helped me grow into the person I am, I married a teacher, and I've dabbled in teaching collegiate courses, myself (so I guess even I get a lil' appreciation). Nurses also deserve a ton of respect for all they do and all the B.S. and red tape they put up with. We developed some close friendships with some of the NICU nurses who cared for Clarkson, and it continues to amaze me how, "Normal," human beings do jobs with such stressful hours/work content/etc. I put, "Normal," in quotation marks because nurses and many teachers seem positively superhuman/superheroic. It is already Thursday, so if you haven't already told a teacher or nurse you appreciate them, please do so!

A Comic Starring Kool Keith Sounds Fun

As reported by my friend over at Comic Heating Up, Kool Keith has a graphic novel about him incoming from Z2 Comics. It features his myraid of personas and is titled, "KOOL KEITH: KROSSOVER INTO THE FLOWER KOSMIC." Keith has assumed multiple identities from Dr. Octagon, to Dr. Dooom, and Black Elvis, among others. They're all teaming up to take down, "GERBIK." Written by Seamus “Esoteric” Ryan of CZARFACE and illustrated by Sean Von Gorman, this looks like a wild ride of a comic.

I'm a big fan of Kool Keith, and I love comics, so this looks to be right up my alley. There is a, "Platinum," version with a record, a deluxe edition, and the standard hardcover as can be seen on Z2's website. I look forward to the official release in July of this year and truly hope Kool Keith or any other incarnation of him can save reality!