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Saturday, July 12th, 2025 06:40 pm
Saturday, July 12th, 2025 06:37 pm
Writer: Chris Claremont
Pencils and inks: Bill Sienkiewicz
The New Mutants are trapped in David Haller's shattered psyche.
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Saturday, July 12th, 2025 11:18 am
It came out over 2016-2017, several years after that'd finished - part of what Dynamite Entertainment was doing with Battlestar Galactica then.
It's a comic of something that wasn't originally a comic where the script and art aren't " This should've just been a photoplay. "
It's very neatly spliced into its source series - issue #1 opens on the " Blackbird ", the stealth Viper built in the season 2 episode Flight of the Phoenix.
Colonial Fleet-wide news echoed the note on which that'd ended - the Blackbird's construction as a reminder that " We can accomplish miracles. "
( That pricked Gaius Baltar. )
It's a comic of something that wasn't originally a comic where the script and art aren't " This should've just been a photoplay. "
It's very neatly spliced into its source series - issue #1 opens on the " Blackbird ", the stealth Viper built in the season 2 episode Flight of the Phoenix.
Colonial Fleet-wide news echoed the note on which that'd ended - the Blackbird's construction as a reminder that " We can accomplish miracles. "
( That pricked Gaius Baltar. )
Saturday, July 12th, 2025 03:33 pm
Words and pencils: Jack Kirby
Inks: Mike Royer
Mister Miracle must protect a young witness to a murder.
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Saturday, July 12th, 2025 11:22 am
Comics Curmudgeon readers! Do you love this blog and yearn for a novel written by its creator? Well, good news: Josh Fruhlinger's The Enthusiast is that novel! It's even about newspaper comic strips, partly. Check it out!
Gil Thorp, 7/12/25
Hey, remember when Keri was in horse therapy, for their eating disorder? Well, big news: they took their horse therapist Britney to prom! Is that … ethical? Like, I’m pretty sure you shouldn’t take your therapist to your prom, but is horse therapy really therapy, like in a professional ethics sense? I guess maybe it is, since Britney was accurately able to diagnose Keri as “sad,” even with no horse present. In the end, maybe this is the real reason why you shouldn’t take your therapist to prom: you will end up having to talk about, like, feelings and stuff, right there in your dad’s minivan, when you should be figuring out how to surreptitiously cop a feel.
Archie, 7/12/25
Ha ha, laugh it up if you will, Archie and Betty, but you have probably gotten Jughead into quite a bit of professional trouble, as all the dogs he’s being paid to care for have escaped, possibly running into traffic! Though I guess Jughead should have anticipated this possibility and not have allowed the dogs to gather at the unlocked front door. Frankly, given how crazed this pack seems, they may have devoured him hours ago.
Mary Worth, 7/12/25
Mary looks positively deranged with excitement in this second panel, proving that for her, there’s no more powerful drug than an opportunity to tell her boyfriend that they won’t be spending any time together for a while.
Saturday, July 12th, 2025 08:50 am
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Saturday, July 12th, 2025 11:23 am
Writer: Mark Waid
Pencils: Pino Rinaldi
Ka-Zar convinces the Rhino they should work together against the Plunderer.
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Saturday, July 12th, 2025 07:00 am
It’s the first Whatcha Reading in July. Here’s how we’re kicking off the month:
Lara: I’ve just started Bald-Faced Liar by Victoria Helen Stone. ( A ) I’m only a chapter or so in, but I’m enjoying it so far. Will report back!
Amanda: I’m happy to report I read four books in a week. WHO AM I?! Most of them have been rather middling dark romances. For a change of pace, I realized I never finished the Girl Meets Duke series by Tessa Dare. I’m going to breeze through books two and three, since I think both will work for bingo categories.
Sarah: Four books? And historicals?!
What have you done with Amanda?
Elyse: I’m back into historicals as well. I think given my anxiety over current events (climate change, healthcare, human rights) I can’t read a contemporary without getting pulled out of it by my brain.
I was reading a contemporary where the heroine owned her own small business and my brain was like right but how does she get health insurance and will her rates soar in the next year causing her to close shop and she lives in a small town where there aren’t a lot of employment opportunities to begin with and also …
Sarah: “Not here. Not now.”
Elyse: Which isn’t to say things weren’t shitty in the past.
Sarah: Oh, for sure.
It’s sort of like the “Earl had to die” genre. Fits a lot of different types of books. “Not here. Not now” fits for fantasy, sci-fi, mysteries, etc. I also have let go entirely of the idea that historical romance is anywhere near an accurate representation of the past. To quote Melody from Heaving Bosoms, it’s “Englandtimes.”
Amanda: Actually, I read 5! And one was a re-read. Certainly I’ve been body snatched. I would also make the bad decision of starting a book at 10pm and know I can read pretty quickly, I’d be like, “Well, Kindle says if I keep up my pace, I can be done in an hour and a half.” So most of my books were finished between 10pm-1am.
Elyse: I also think I have reached a point in perimenopause where I can’t read a lot of dark romance because my tolerance for masculine bullshit is at an all time low. Oh he’s stalking you? Hit him with your car. Fuck that guy.
Amanda: Oh that’s so interesting! Because I think the ridiculous, over-the-topness of dark romance feels more like escapist fantasy to me. I noticed that I read those faster when compared to the historicals because everything is taken with a grain of salt.
Claudia: I’m slogging through one historical right now that shall remain nameless because it’s not the book, it’s ME.
I just can’t focus right now.
Elyse: Season 2 of The Buccaneers and season 3 of The Gilded Age are out now so that’s also influencing me.
I started a historical where the heroine’s big problem is her boob falls out of her dress at a ball and that is basically the level of conflict I can emotionally handle.
Sarah: I am reading one of the Osman covered mysteries: The Assassin’s Guide to County Gardening
I wasn’t sure if it was going to work but then the assassin told a terrible man what he would do if the terrible man didn’t stop being terrible and I was ON BOARD.
Tara: I listened to The AI Con by Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna, ( A | BN | K | AB ) which I highly recommend. The whole thing is excellent, but my favourite chapter is the one that explains why AI boosters and AI doomers are two sides of the same marketing hype coin.
I also recently finished A Rare Find by Joanna Lowell, which was very cozy and lovely.
Claudia: I have that last one in my queue. I really like Joanna Lowell’s writing.
Whatcha reading this month? Let us know in the comments!
Friday, July 11th, 2025 11:26 pm
Friday, July 11th, 2025 06:00 pm
Writer: Steve Englehart
Pencils: Herb Trimpe
Inks: Sal Trapani
The Hulk joins the hunt for the Wendigo.
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Friday, July 11th, 2025 02:44 pm
Comics Curmudgeon readers! Do you love this blog and yearn for a novel written by its creator? Well, good news: Josh Fruhlinger's The Enthusiast is that novel! It's even about newspaper comic strips, partly. Check it out!
Your comments were all very funny this week, obviously, but only one comment can be the week’s top comment, and here it is:
“My little friend is not so little anymore, Toby! In fact, she’s quite large! Enormous, in fact! Nine foot six and getting taller by the day! It’s actually quite alarming! We’re getting into I’m a Virgo territory here! Did you watch that miniseries, by the way? It was on Amazon Prime a couple of years ago! Jharrel Jerome is a treasure! Some great performances by Elijah Wood and Walton Goggins as well, which reminds me that I need to start my Justified rewatch. Oh, Margo Martindale is another treasure, especially as a voice in BoJack Horseman. Anyway, Olive is a giant, is the point I’m trying to make.” –els
The runners up are greater in number but still a small sample of the funny. Still, I think they’re pretty good:
“Are the pickleball gear and Leroy’s madras shirt the only items they couldn’t sell, or the only items they’re selling? Either way, it has to be a pretty good yard sale if you’re attracting aging hipsters to your suburban … patio? Driveway? Paved-over lawn? I dunno … this place is weird, man.” –BigTed
“You know what? good on Dagwood for sticking with pickleball even after he found out it was just a name.” –Banana Sam
“Apartment managing has similar ethics to Vikings, in which the greatest honor is to die in battle with weapons in hand, rather than old age. In the case of apartment managers, that usually means with tools in your hand fixing plumbing or some malfunctioning HVAC system. Marvin’s grandparents, stripped of all dignity by their economic losses, have bought in fully to the ethics, if only because being able to shame the old manager gives them a feeling of no longer being on the bottom.” –Philip
“Putting periods in ‘OK’ looks weird, so I’m not surprised that’s how Alice does it.” –nescio
“Bernice is depicted as organized and responsible, especially in comparison to Luann. Today’s strip reveals that this is because Bernice is so utterly boring that her chores are the highlight of her day.” –TheDiva
“The gag would obviously work a whole lot better if Henry was looking for a tennis partner and not a golf partner. But, suburban dads in comic strips must play golf. The sacred trope must be maintained even at the expense of the joke.” –Astroboy
“I’m picturing Evy and Ed’s view of Mary’s face, up-nostril shot and all, and it’s not pretty.” –Weaselboy
“Mary begins to pack for her trip to New York. ‘Hmmm. I’ll wear what I have on now for the plane ride. However, it might get chilly in the city, even though it’s July,’ she muses, adding a purple cowl-neck long-sleeve top to her empty suitcase. ‘That should do it!’” –Charterstoned
“And, in lighter news, the comic strip Crankshaft has ceased publication after being sued into a smoking crater by Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.” –Dmsilev
“I like how these two are talking right into their coffees, as a way of being covert, I guess? You think they’re blowing bubbles? I hope so.” –pugfuggly
“One must imagine Leroy Lockhorn … happy? I don’t know if I can do it.” –matt w
“The Lockhorns usually has a pretty minimalist approach to backgrounds, so when they suddenly decide we need to see every detail of their backyard electric switch box situation, you’d better believe I take notice.” –Schroduck
“‘A couple of the cashiers are kind of cute!’ [They share a hearty chuckle.] ‘Anyway, thoughts about how to escape this quicksand patch?’” –Voshkod
“Generative AI will not destroy all artistic jobs. For example, humans will still get to draw Max, mainly because the AI could not be bothered to.” –Ettorre
“I think you mean ‘HOW TO VIOLATE COPYRIGHT Max Mouse,’ Bob. I’m surprised the syndicate keeps letting you get away with this. If the kids want a picture of Max to stick on their fridge, they can ask their grandparents what a newspaper is.” –Tabby Lavalamp
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Friday, July 11th, 2025 04:46 pm
Superman is out today! Have you seen the film? Do you want to? Or are you ambivalent? Feel free to discuss below, and as always remember to please be mindful of spoilers.
Friday, July 11th, 2025 03:30 pm
Rebel
RECOMMENDED: Rebel by Beverly Jenkins is $1.99! Claudia wrote a guest review for this one before coming onboard. She gave it a B+:
One of the greatest joys of reading this book was seeing Val reconnecting with her inner hellion, and starting to believe she too could experience a great love.
The first novel in USA Today Bestselling Author Beverly Jenkins’ compelling new series follows a Northern woman south in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War…
Valinda Lacey’s mission in the steamy heart of New Orleans is to help the newly emancipated community survive and flourish. But soon she discovers that here, freedom can also mean danger. When thugs destroy the school she has set up and then target her, Valinda runs for her life—and straight into the arms of Captain Drake LeVeq.
As an architect from an old New Orleans family, Drake has a deeply personal interest in rebuilding the city. Raised by strong women, he recognizes Valinda’s determination. And he can’t stop admiring—or wanting—her. But when Valinda’s father demands she return home to marry a man she doesn’t love, her daring rebellion draws Drake into an irresistible intrigue.
Electric Idol
Electric Idol by Katee Robert is $1.99! It’s book two in the Dark Olympus series and is a retelling of Psyche and Eros.
He was the most beautiful man in Olympus.
And if I wasn’t careful, he was going to be my death.
*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Psyche and Eros that’s as sinful as it is sweet.*
In the ultra-modern city of Olympus, there’s always a price to pay. Psyche Dimitriou knew she’d have to face Aphrodite’s jealous rage eventually, but she never expected her literal heart to be at stake…or for Aphrodite’s gorgeous son to be the one ordered to strike the killing blow.
Eros has no problem shedding blood. Raised to be his mother’s knife in the dark, he’s been conditioned to accept that he’s more monster than man. But when it comes time to take out his latest target…he can’t do it. Confused by his reaction to Psyche’s unexpected kindness, he does the only thing he can think of to keep her safe: he binds her to him, body and soul.
Psyche didn’t expect to find herself married to the glittering city’s most dangerous killer, but something about Eros wakens a fire inside her she’s never felt before. As lines blur and loyalties shift, Psyche realizes Eros might take her heart after all…and she’s not sure she can survive the loss.
Drop Dead Sisters
Drop Dead Sisters by Amelia Diane Coombs is $2.99! I know we’ve mentioned this on the site, but I can’t remember in what capacity. Three estranged sisters reunite on a camping trip, only for the night to end in murder!
“Compulsively readable, Drop Dead Sisters is perfect for readers who love shows like Bad Sisters and Dead to Me. A mystery about three estranged sisters who accidentally kill someone? Yes, please.” —Mindy Kaling
Three sisters reunite on a family vacation and rekindle their relationship the only way they know how—by covering each other’s tracks in a real-life murder mystery not even they can figure out.
Remi Finch has spent the better part of her adult life avoiding family—especially her sisters. They just don’t click. Besides, her unconventional upbringing and major anxiety have convinced Remi that she can’t build a relationship with anyone. Period.
When her parents plan a family reunion camping trip to celebrate their anniversary, Remi’s willing to reconnect, if only because she doesn’t have a choice. But then a dead body turns up at their campsite, and their sisterly bonding kicks into high gear.
No one knows the whole story, but the Finch women are prepared to cover up the pieces before anyone tries to put them together. It’s a precautionary measure, probably unnecessary. Nobody else was there, so how could they have seen anything?
Between old grudges and new dynamics, a handsome park ranger, and a body that won’t stay hidden, Remi is about to learn that nothing strengthens family ties quite like crime.
Kiss of the Basilisk
Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube is $2.51 at Amazon and $2.99 elsewhere! This was a wild read and I think I only stuck with it out of morbid curiosity. It’s a bit of a love triangle, which I didn’t love (since I don’t think the main character will end up with my fave) and felt she had more personality with one love interest than the other.
From internet sensation and Amazon bestseller Lindsay Straube comes the first book in the sexy, biting Split or Swallow series, featuring dangerous basilisks, competitive seduction, and a love triangle that could destroy kingdoms.
Twenty-year-old Temperance Verus has never been kissed. But that’s what the basilisk is for.
Along with thirteen other contestants, Tem must train with a basilisk to learn the power of seduction and win the prince’s hand in marriage. When Tem is matched with Caspen, the Serpent King, she realizes she might actually stand a chance.
But with tensions rising between the basilisks and the humans, Tem is suddenly torn in two directions. As her bond with Caspen deepens, so does her connection with the prince. When she uncovers a terrible secret about the royal family, Tem finds herself caught between two worlds, neither of which she can survive without.
Friday, July 11th, 2025 01:00 pm
One ugly 8-inch round flower cake:
$6.00
Five ugly 8-inch round flower cakes:
$30.00
Five ugly 8-inch round flower cakes plopped on
styrofoam and cardboard stands:
$235.00
The look on the bride's face?
Priceless.
There are some things money can't buy...
but a decent wedding cake isn't one of them.
Thanks to Melinda W., Holley W., Kae B., Liz Q., Meghan F., Nikki G., and Lainey M. who thinks we should start investing in styrofoam and cardboard.
*****
P.S. I found something for the bride who wants to wear something old, something new, something borrowed, and something poo:
Don't stop believing, y'all. Dreams do come true.
*****
And from my other blog, Epbot:
Friday, July 11th, 2025 11:00 am
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