Into the Weird: Where Strange Tales Assemble

You know that feeling when you stumble upon something that simultaneously terrifies and fascinates you? That's exactly how I felt when I first encountered "Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons" in 2017. Yes, you read that right - 2017. I was born in 1977, so I missed the original airing by a good decade. But even on DVD, this wasn't your average puppet show. This was a sci-fi thriller that had me, a grown adult, peeking through my fingers and begging for more. The Day I Discovered Puppets Could Be Serious So it's 2017, and I'm browsing through a second-hand DVD store. I stumble upon this box set with some seriously cool retro artwork. "Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons," it says. I vaguely remember hearing about it, so I decide to give it a shot. Little did I know I was about to be catapulted back to 1967, into a world where Gerry Anderson, the puppet master behind hits like "Thunderbirds," decided it was time to push the envelope. As I popped...

Greetings, Weirdos. Welcome back to "Strange Ruminations," the second installment of our journey Into the Weird. Prep yourself for another mad dash through the realms of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comics! This week, we've got a smorgasbord of geekery that's sure to tickle your sci-fi synapses and fuel your fantasy addiction. So what’s on the menu? Well, we'll kick things off with our Recent News Roundup, bringing you the latest buzz from the worlds of geek culture, films, comics, fiction, and TV. Then, prenewspare to have your mind blown as we spotlight the cosmic artistry of one David Millgate in our Artist of the Week section. Feeling nostalgic? Join me for a trip down memory lane in The Comics That Made Me, where we'll revisit the classic DC Comics Presents Issue 37 (1981), featuring an unforgettable team-up between Superman and a certain feathery female of the Thanagarian persuasion. Of course, no newsletter would be complete without some fresh recommend...

This is the very first edition of Strange Ruminations: Into The Weird's Official Newsletter! Prepare to embark on a trek through the bizarre and the fantastical, where every Friday, your blogger of the bizarre Herm (that's me) will venture into the labyrinth of comic book curiosities, the mystifying realms of sci-fi, and the enchanting worlds of fantasy in books, films, and the streaming realm. Whether you're a seasoned wayfarer in these genres or a curious newcomer, the newsletter promises to be your trusty guide to the weird, the wacky, and the wundabar. So what can you expect? Well, how about a kaleidoscope of stories and updates from the ever-expanding universe of speculative fiction, film, comics, and art. I'll bring you the latest news, tantalizing tidbits, and thought-provoking insights of all the properties that float my boat—all wrapped up in a signature quirky style of strangeness. After our News Roundup, expect a Random Bronze Age comic book from my childhood...