Into the Weird: Where Strange Tales Assemble

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...

  Roy Thomas is a legendary figure in the world of comic books, known for his incredible storytelling and character creation skills. His work shone like a beacon in the industry, particularly during his time with Marvel Comics where he succeeded Stan Lee as editor-in-chief. He is also one of the very first creators I took notice of, and that inspired me to read a voracious amount of comics. So in this post, we'll pay tribute to the great man and look at 10 of the greatest comic book characters he has brought to life, ranking them from great to greatest. What do you say, weirdos? Are you with me? Well, then let's get to it. 10. Morbius, the Living Vampire Michael Morbius, the living vampire, first appeared in "The Amazing Spider-Man" #101 (1971), the first issue not written by Stan Lee. Created by Thomas and Gil Kane, Morbius is a biochemist turned pseudo-vampire, straddling the line between hero and villain in his quest for a cure to his condition. Morbius is a fascin...

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...