Wendy's Launched Their Breakfast Menu Today

Wendy's announced some time ago they were going to start serving breakfast. Today was the day the breakfast menu launched with a whole lot of new ideas, new employees, and about 1 billion of money put into it. Early response is quite positive with it being deemed worth waking up for or outright declared the best fast food breakfast around now. I have not yet tried it, but I am interested in sampling Wendy's wares as someone who enjoys a tasty breakfast sandwich.

I Really Want This Emperor Doom Funko Pop

Correction: I said this was a shared exclusive with C2E2 below. It is a shared exclusive with Emerald City Comic-Con

I don't collect too many Funko Pops these days outside of some favorite characters. There are just so many trying to keep up with any particular company or line is a great way to go both broke and mad. That said, I really want this Doctor Doom Funko Pop that features him as Emperor Doom from the solid, "Secret Wars," mini-series which Jonathan Hickman wrote and Esad Ribic illustrated some years ago. It looks a lot like the more recent Doctor Doom Funko Pop, but with his extra-regal white robes.

This Emperor Doom Funko Pop is a shared exclusive with the comic convention C2E2 that just occurred and will also be at Target here in America and other assorted stores or websites Worldwide. I think I'm going to buy one and look forward to having it look over my other Pops all imposingly.

Enjoy the Extra Day of February 29th!

Today is February 29th, a rather unique day. It doesn't happen that often (every 4 years, give or take certain exceptions), so try to make the most of this extra 24 hours that makes-up this Leap Year! We are having a birthday party for Clarkson who just turned 3 yesterday, some stores are apparently running deals, and there are people who literally, "Leap," for fun via bungee jumping to mark this occasion. Whatever you choose to do I hope you can enjoy it, because you won't be able to do it again on this exact day for another 4 years!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Clarkson!

Today is the third birthday of my son, Clarkson. Samii and I love him dearly and we are very proud of how much he has accomplished after only three years on this Earth with us. He has always wanted to do things his way, whether that meant being born a bit early, or to give a current example, he now has figured out how to open the fridge and get his yogurt container out (which he then brings to us with an expectant look).

A number of things may change as Clarkson turns three such as what clothes fit, where he can go to school now for learning and therapy, or how he no longer jumps for free at the Trampoline park (we bought a frequent jumper pass), but he will always be our sweet little nugget who has brought so much love and joy to our lives. As for how we will celebrate, today will be a pretty chill birthday as we have a fun birthday party we are holding for him tomorrow with family and friends that is sure to be a great time. Happy Birthday, Clarkson, you're the best son in the World!

"Wonder Woman: Dead Earth," Has Been a Stellar Read

Daniel Warren Johnson has been both writing and illustrating the comic, "Wonder Woman: Dead Earth," and it is a fantastic comic so far. Two issues have come out in the large-sized prestige-format we've seen for a number of Black Label DC titles (of which this is one). I don't mind the bigger book with 48 pages of great content however, as the large size is especially perfect for the art of Johnson. The plot is pretty interesting, with Diana waking-up in a post-apocalyptic World and trying to figure out what exactly went wrong in-between fighting irritated monsters or dangerous human survivors, but the art is what steals the show.

Daniel Warren Johnson is an illustrator few can compare to, and he makes the end of the World look damn good, even if it is a lot of burned-out buildings and ruined brown soil. I believe this series may just be three issues total that come out every couple of months. This is a shame as after the two issues that have come out so far I'd be more than willing to read Johnson writing the travels of Wonder Woman at the end of the World till the World actually does end. With that said, I recommend picking up the two issues that have been released so far of, "Wonder Woman: Dead Earth," or to be sure to get it once the whole story is collected if you choose to wait until then.
5 out of 5 stars.

Baby Yoda Toys Are Imminent

The Child AKA Baby Yoda absolutely took the internet by storm when he captured the hearts of basically anyone who watched, "The Mandalorian." He was kept a secret, however, so very few people knew about him until the show officially revealed the cute being. For that reason, it has taken some time for companies aware of the internet's favorite alien to make official Baby Yoda toys. A lot of unofficial merchandise has filled that hole, but now we are at a point where licensed Baby Yoda toys are imminent. Lego Baby Yoda, Build-a-Bear Baby Yoda, basically anything that can be sold to people demanding some cuteness in their life.

By Christmas of 2020 there will be more Baby Yoda toys, games, dolls, Funko Pops, and themed clothing than you'll be able to fit in even the roomiest man cave/she shed/baby bunker. I like Baby Yoda even if I think he's a little overexposed in memes currently, so I have no problem with this influx of stuff with the sweet critter. I just hope everyone has steeled themselves for their kids/spouses/friends hounding them to buy Baby Yoda merch as a present.

The Comic Book Presser Did a Phenomenal Job Yet Again!

I have stated a number of times my praise for The Comic Book Presser AKA Chris before. Well, I have yet another example to share of his stellar work. I had a rather unique copy of, "Moon Knight," #12 in that it was a double cover misprint. A friend who knew my love of Moon Knight bought it for me some years ago and I thought as I had several regular versions I ought to get my double cover graded. It literally had two front covers, with one behind the other and CGC grades these with notes for both covers, giving the, "Main," grade to the interior cover. The comic was cool, but a little rough. I figured in the condition it was in the exterior cover was maybe a 4.5 or 5.0 and the interior cover was a 6.0 on a good day. Well, I sent it to Chris for him to work his magic before I shipped it to CGC and the results were amazing. Behold:

Here's that label close-up if you were curious too:

The exterior cover received a 6.0 and the interior was graded as a 7.5 to my immense joy. I don't plan to sell this comic ever, but if I wanted to then the grade bump definitely would be helpful--and the work done by Chris just makes everything look even more gorgeous in the CGC slab. I would 100% recommend The Comic Book Presser to anyone desiring their book be pressed, dry-cleaned, have spine roll corrected, and so forth. I am a happy customer and always am happy to purchase his (quite reasonably priced) services anytime I plan to get a book graded!

We Still Don't Know Exactly Why Dan Didio Was Fired, but We Probably Will Before too Long

I touched upon the sudden event of Dan Didio being fired from DC at the end of my recent news and links post. It came out of utterly nowhere so little was known about how the man who was co-publisher with Jim Lee found himself fired after we assume an upsetting morning hearing from his bosses (e.g. the brass at DC's owner Warner Brothers).

It is Monday and we still have no clear answers outside of how Didio was always a controversial figure, but seemed to get results. Perhaps his results had been less impressive lately, or an assortment of P.R. black eyes for DC slowly built-up to too many (the Batman's penis-reveal controversy, harasser Eddie Berganza finally getting fired after a big news piece), or maybe it was how even though he was co-publisher he still micromanaged things other positions were supposed to be covering.

Getting some R&R on a sudden vacation from work that no longer exists.

Dan Didio has only offered tweets of relaxing in comfy locales with loved ones or images taken from boats of clear blue waters as well as a short video saying he is humbled by the outpouring of support and love and how he wants to say, "Love to you all." Plenty of drama is going to spill-out at some point, and how exactly this impacts DC's upcoming publishing plans for events like their more-and-more promoted, "5G," with multiple generations of heroes is a big unanswered query too. Right now is the quiet before a gossip and rumor shit-storm, I'd argue. Enjoy the peace while it lasts, everyone.

I'll Admit it, I Want a French Fry Candle

Yet no french fry scent.

McDonald's has recently announced they will be releasing an assortment of scented candles that smell like one of their products--namely, their Quarter Pounder. There will be six candles that smell like its components: Bun, ketchup, pickles, cheese, onion and beef. I can't eat beef due to an allergy, and I am shocked they didn't make a candle about their best product of all. Yes, we need a french fry candle.

I don't care about a candle that gives me the aroma of ketchup or some bread. That doesn't get me excited. The thought of a candle that gives me a whiff of delicious, hot, salted french fries puts my heart aflutter, however. Whether my heart is aflutter because I'm excited or due to eating too many french fries is up for debate. Come on, McDonald's, make it happen!

I'm Sad to Report Mr. Resetti Has New Job

I was overjoyed to report that the horrifically mean Mr. Resetti was out of the job when the Nintendo Switch version of, "Animal Crossing," was due to be released as the latest version of the game would always be saving progress, making him yelling at you for resetting your console without saving pointless. Well, it seems he found a new career. Mr. Resetti now apparently is the dispatcher for a helicopter that helps players who get stuck somewhere. It is not yet clear if he will be screaming at players for needing help when the game comes out on March 20th, but I hope he will be nicer now that his job involves helping players as opposed to scolding them.