Outback Psylocke, Robbie Reyes Ghost Rider and other new Marvel Legends are up for preorder (which activated some deep memories of disturbing comics)

The new figures are up for preorder.


Long ago, I picked up Alpha Flight #28 at the newstand upon seeing it was a Secret Wars tie-in, and found it horrifying. And the only Marrina story I remember was from the Avengers "nothing lasts forever" storyline, which I also found disquieting. (Now I want to go back and read the stories.)

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Still like the Señors logo.. pic.twitter.com/MlSvU0YNLq

— Section132 (@DougMcClellan5) April 14, 2026

I enjoyed these two reviews of Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun series, as well as this short story set in the universe

I finally finished the four books, and sought out commentary. I think this one is basically right--the books are great fun, and basically answer all important questions and there's no need to overthink them. But this one is also at least somewhat true, if you want everything answered, you'll probably be frustrated. (My guess as to why the narrator was telling the story was wrong, which wasn't surprising, since unpredictability was what I liked most about the books.)

Also while looking for discussion about the series, I found and enjoyed "The She-Wolf’s Hidden Grin" a short story by Michael Swanwick, apparently inspired by later books written by Wolfe. (Good story, but it's much darker in tone than The Book of the New Sun.)

Guy Fieri announces, "I do not know the Tate brothers nor do I support them in any way"

Guy Fieri & Andrew Tate link up at #UFC327 Miami pic.twitter.com/gPERcPzq6x

— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) April 12, 2026

How about this dude? Did he sneak up on you too? pic.twitter.com/MjuRpUUJXT

— Welp... (@thejohnnymop) April 14, 2026

(Pic is from 2003 I believe)

NECA's Usagi Yojimbo x TMNT figures are up for preorder

Not Target exclusives I guess, up for preorder at the BBTS.

New Manga Humble Bundle, also, one day left for the Peanuts comics bundle

$18 for twelve volumes by publisher Kana Manga. Also, one day left for the Peanuts bundle, starts at $5 for four books.

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This entire moment where Flau'jae's sweet little brother SPEED WALKED to the interview when he was called over !! 💜💜💜 And the way he looked like **who me ?!** I LOVE it! #WNBASky

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— Daniel Thompson (@dr-thompson.bsky.social) April 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM