Batman has gone through countless incarnations over the years, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen the Caped Crusader looking quite this pink. This very cool Bubble Gum Batman is a special color variant of the DC Artists Alley Batman designed by artist and toy designer Joe Ledbetter. The figure was created by DC Collectibles in collaboration with Toy Tokyo as an exclusive for New York Comic Con 2019 (though I photographed this at NYCC in 2023, so there must have been at least one leftover). Ledbetter himself announced the release on his website, noting that only 500 pieces were produced and that the figure stands approximately 6.5 inches tall. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Bubble Gum Batman Variant→
If you’ve ever wondered what your favorite Marvel superheroes might look like if they ditched spandex for sleek, futuristic streetwear, artist Inhyuk Lee has you covered — literally. Coming this November, Marvel will release a bold new series of Street-Verse variant covers that reimagine icons like Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, the X-Men, and even Doctor Doom in cutting-edge techwear.
If you’ve ever been to New York or San Diego Comic-Con, you know the deal. The crowds are insane, the panels are packed, and the exclusives? Forget about it. But in the middle of all the madness, there’s one collectible that’s gotten hotter every year, custom enamel pins.
They’re small enough to fit in your pocket, flashy enough to cover your lanyard, and rare enough to send fans sprinting across the floor like it’s the 100-meter dash. At this point, Comic-Con pins are more than merch, they’re a badge of honor. Continue reading The Most Popular and Sought-After Comic-Con Pins→
Spiderboy #12 Variant Cover By Paco Media (All Images of Courtesy of Marvel)
Last year, Spider-Boy’s startling debut took the comic book industry by storm—selling out multiple printings that led to his own smash-hit solo series! Just announced at the Diamond Retailer Lunch at San Diego Comic-Con, comic book powerhouse and Spidey legend Dan Slott is at it again with the introduction of an all-new Spider Girl this October! Continue reading Marvel Reveals the All-New Spider Girl at San Diego Comic Con→
Do you like Butts? I understand that many people do. While each of us has a butt, what would happen if inanimate objects or foods, like toilet paper rolls, cactuses and slices of Marriage Equality Cake each had a butt? What then? Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Butt Stickers→
