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Pop Culture, Toys and Collectibles

Pink Thing of The Day: Bubble Gum Batman Variant

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Photo By Gail

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 →

Books and Periodicals, Pop Culture

Jean Grey Returns to Earth in New Marvel Solo Series

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Jean Grey is coming home — and apparently, she’s bringing the Phoenix with her. Marvel has announced JEAN GREY, a new five-issue limited comic book series written by X-Men writer Jed MacKay with art by Rogê Antônio. The series launches in November 2026 and picks up directly from the events of DNX, Marvel’s upcoming X-Men and Fantastic Four crossover.

After her recent intergalactic adventures as Phoenix, Jean returns to Earth only to discover that the world of the X-Men has changed dramatically in her absence. The fallout from DNX will leave the team in a very different place, while Jean herself must deal with the immense — and potentially dangerous — power of the Phoenix burning inside her.
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Books and Periodicals, Pop Culture

The Muppets Invade Marvel Comics in a Wild New Anniversary One-Shot

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It’s the crossover nobody knew they needed: The Muppets are coming to the Marvel Universe. Arriving in September, The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1 celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show with a collection of all-new stories that mash together Jim Henson’s beloved characters and some of Marvel’s biggest heroes.

The oversized one-shot assembles an impressive lineup of creators, including Eisner Award winner and lifelong Muppets fan Chip Zdarsky alongside artist Pete Woods, plus Ashley Allen, Kyle Starks, MacKenzie Cadenhead, David Baldeon, Mike Henderson, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Adam F. Goldberg, E.J. Su, and Áthila Fabbio. The issue follows the popularity of last year’s Muppet-inspired variant covers and will be accompanied by a new wave of Muppet-themed covers appearing across Marvel titles throughout September.
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Suit Up for the Hellfire Gala: Marvel Reveals Costume Swap Variant Covers

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Spider-Gwen as Silk

Fashion has always been an essential part of the Hellfire Gala, but this July, Marvel is taking the red carpet fun in an unexpected direction. In celebration of the upcoming X-MEN: THE HELLFIRE MURDER #1, a new collection of HELLFIRE COSTUME SWAP VARIANT COVERS imagines some of Marvel’s most beloved heroes stepping out in one another’s signature looks.
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Marvel Celebrates Disability Pride Month with New Stories and Stunning Variant Covers

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Marvel Comics is honoring Disability Pride Month this July with a special publishing initiative that shines a spotlight on some of the Marvel Universe’s most beloved disabled heroes. The celebration will unfold across four titles — Amazing Spider-Man #32, Uncanny X-Men #31, Fantastic Four #14, and Wolverine #24—each featuring an original backup story and exclusive Disability Pride variant covers. Continue reading Marvel Celebrates Disability Pride Month with New Stories and Stunning Variant Covers →