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I'm about to see the Silver Scream Spook Show present "Plan 9 from Outer Space" on the big screen at @plazaatlanta.bsky.social. We take life's pleasures where we may...

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 10h

"No one elected you." The College of Cardinals would like a word...

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 11h

Signed comic of the day: X-Men: Children of the Atom #1 signed by Steve Rude.

The cover of X-Men: Children of the Atom #1. The image shows the teenaged Scott Summers, Hank McCoy, Bobby Drake, Warren Worthington III, and Jean Grey in civilian clothes, with images of them in their X-Men uniforms above them. The cover is autographed by artist Steve Rude.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

RIP Mary Louise Weller. I'm in the habit of memorial-viewing performers' works...but as hilarious as she was in Animal House, it doesn't seem entirely respectful to remember her with a movie where she gets peeped at. Still, more respectful than watching what happens to her in Forced Vengeance...

Mary Louise Weller in a still from National Lampoon's Animal House.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy #LetterboxdFriday! What's YOUR #LastFourWatched? Yet another memorial week: Remembering Marina Vlady with a classic Jean-Luc Godard dissertation. Remembering Richard Harrison with two Spaghetti Westerns and one of his many ninja movies (though not the one with the Garfield phone).

A screenshot of my Letterboxd "Recent Activity" screen, showing the last four films I've watched: Jean-Luc Godard's "2 or 3 Things I Know About Her," Antonio Margheriti's "Vengeance," Nick Nostro's "One After Another" (title shown as "One After the Other" on the thumbnail poster), and Godfrey Ho & Joseph Lai's "Ninja Operation V: Godfather the Master" (a.k.a. "The Power of Ninjitsu").

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Signed comic of the day: The anthology When I Was Young signed by @stephwilliams.bsky.social and @shadiaminart.bsky.social. (I had previously posted this after I bought the book from Amin at MomoCon, and I've since gotten it signed by Williams at DragonCon.)

The table of contents page from the anthology book When I Was Young. The page is autographed by Stehpanie Williams, writer of the story "Ride to Acceptance," and Shadia Amin, writer/artist of the story "My Sweet Companion."

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

May her family get the justice and accountability they seek.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Wow, it's even worse than I could have imagined...

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Signed comic of the day: Tailgunner Jo #3 signed by Peter B. Gillis.

The splash page of Tailgunner Jo #3; the image shows a crowd of people in medieval costumes, preparing for a jousting tournament in Jo's "fairy tale" world. The page is autographed by writer Peter B. Gillis.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Ideally, I'd hope the project gets canceled because they can't find an actress soulless enough to portray Renee Good as a villain...but I know there are too many performers out there who'll do anything for a part.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Signed comic of the day: The hardcover anthology Stardust the Super Wizard (featuring Fletcher Hanks' bizarre Golden Age hero) signed by @keithbrowning.bsky.social, Anderson Carman, and @robertwilsoniv.bsky.social on their respective stories.

The opening page of the story "In Bloom" from the anthology Stardust the Super Wizard; the scene shows a young boy running down the sidewalk and entering a flower shop in 1940s Harlem. The page is autographed by artist Keith Browning and colorist Anderson Carman.

The opening page of the story "Lovesick Lockpick" from the anthology Stardust the Super Wizard; the scene shows a couple of gun-toting gangsters standing guard as a reluctant safecracker works on the bank vault door, before the immensely powerful superhero Stardust arrives, immediately turning one of the gangsters into a skeleton. The page is autographed by artist Robert Wilson IV.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Signed comic of the day: The graphic novel Palomino Vol. 1 signed by @stephanfranck.bsky.social at this year's DragonCon.

The title page of the graphic novel Palomino Volume 1; the page is autographed by writer/artist Stephan Franck, signed with the inscription "To Erich! Best - Stephan '26."

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Signed comic of the day: Nexus #100 signed by Steve Rude and Mike Baron. (I had previously posted the signature from Baron, and I added Steve Rude's signature at this year's DragonCon.)

The cover of Nexus #100; the image shows Nexus standing with his arms raised, against a background of the faces of several of the series' supporting characters. The cover is autographed by artist Steve Rude.

The splash page of Nexus #100; the page shows an image of Nexus standing with his arms crossed, against a background of a starry sky. The page is autographed by writer Mike Baron.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I've been memorial-binging some of Richard Harrison's movies, and experienced a weird coincidence: I watched "Terminal Force" one day and "Angel Eyes" the next, and the exact same car-crash footage is used in both movies! (And it probably came from an even earlier source!)

A screen capture of a movie scene of a car going over a cliff. This same scene was used in at least two different low-budget movies, Fred Olen Ray's "Terminal Force" (1989) and Gary Graver's "Angel Eyes" (1993).

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Signed comic of the day: The graphic novel The Many Odd Origins of Even Steven signed by @stephanfranck.bsky.social on his pin-up page.

A pin-up illustration page from the graphic novel The Many Odd Origins of Even Steven; the image shows the hero Even Steven, a figure wearing a suit, hat, and mask all divided down the center alternating between black and white, facing off against a sword-wielding opponent and manifesting a sword and crossbow of his own out of psychic energy. The page is autographed by artist Stephan Franck.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Signed comic of the day: The trade paperback collection Love & Rockets Vol. 2 signed by Jaime & Gilbert Hernandez.

The title page of the trade paperback Love & Rockets Vol. 2; the page features a panel from one of Jaime Hernandez' stories, showing Maggie Chascarrillo and Hopey Glass playing indoor croquet on a large table, with Penny Century and Izzy Ortiz standing by the table. The page is autographed by writer/artists Jaime Hernandez and Gilbert Hernandez, signed with the inscriptions "Xaime 92" and "Beto 92."

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Signed comic of the day: Justice League International #24 signed by @deanhaspiel.bsky.social on the "Bonus Book" story.

From Justice League International #24, the splash page/"cover" of the "Bonus Book" back-up story; the image shows Maxwell Lord tied to a chair with a "why me?" expression on his face, as two uniformed guards with angry expressions point their guns at his head. The page is autographed by artist Dean Haspiel, signed with the inscription "Dino! 2026."

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tonight I will be at Dad's Garage Theatre Company, taking notes to write up the recap of this week's episode of their improvised soap opera Scandal! The recap of last week's episode, along with video highlights: www.dadsgarage.com/blog/scandal...

dadsgarage.com

SCANDAL! The Bare Season 2 — Dad's Garage

Did your miss an installment in season 2 of SCANDAL! The Bare ? Check out the official synopsis!

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Marc Edward Heuck @meheuck.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Agreed. We used to have John Candy, Cookie Mueller, and Gerrit Graham. And now we have no Candy, no Cookie, and no Graham.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Happy #LetterboxdFriday! What's YOUR #LastFourWatched? A Gerrit Graham memorial week, remembering him with two early Brian De Palma counterculture satires (plus the behind-the-scenes documentary), and a raucous '80s comedy.

A screenshot of my Letterboxd "Recent Activity" screen, showing the last four films I've watched: Brian De Palma's "Greetings," Brian De Palma's "Hi, Mom!", Peter Davis' "Son of Greetings" (a behind-the-scenes documentary on the filming of "Hi, Mom!"), and Robert Zemeckis' "Used Cars."

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James Asmus @jamesasmus.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hey comics artists: a new all-timer character design just dropped.

I honestly don't know how to explain. Fascinating little powerhouse of a guy with truly unique hair / beard hyper-stylized combo

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The lovers, the dreamers, and he.

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American Oversight @americanoversight.org · 24/09/2026

Another person has died in ICE custody. His family says he hadn't been able to regularly access his insulin. Deaths in detention are at record levels. We’re investigating what is going on and whether more could be done to prevent these deaths.

nbcnews.com

Costa Rican man complained of lack of care for diabetes before he died in ICE custody, family says

Carlos Josué Marchena Marchena’s condition worsened after he arrived at Winn Correctional Center in Louisiana, and he died less than a week later, his family said.

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Dave Kellett @davekellett.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

COMIC: Batpug!

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Signed comic of the day: Image! 30th Anniversary Anthology #1 signed by @deanhaspiel.bsky.social and Andrea Mutti. (I'd posted this previously with just Mutti's signature, and I got it signed by Haspiel at this year's DragonCon.)

The cover of Image! 30th Anniversary Anthology #1; the cover (by artist Daniele di Nicuolo) shows the super-hero Radiant Black sitting and reading a copy of Youngblood #1, telekinetically levitating the comic in front of his face without actually touching the comic. The cover is autographed by interior-story contributors Dean Haspiel and Andrea Mutti.

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Kyrie Page @kyriepage.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Rest in peace to Richard Harrison, impeccable B-movie master, part of one of the funniest movie endings of all time.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I'm deeply stunned and saddened by the news of Joshua Cassara's passing. He was an immensely talented artist, and I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to meet him and tell him how much I enjoyed his work.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I recall reading that Renee and Becca Good had moved to Canada following Trump's re-election, before returning to the US and finding a friendly community. Surely her mother must have known how much her vote would alienate her daughter, but she voted against her anyway.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Signed comic of the day: Marvel's black-and-white magazine Howard the Duck #8.

The opening page of the story "Duck-Man in Ducktective Comics" from the black-and-white magazine Howard the Duck #8; the splash page shows Howard the Duck and Beverly Switzler relaxing at the beach. The page is autographed by artist Marshall Rogers, who signed the inscription "Marshall '92" on Beverly's butt.

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Driver9 @driver9.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Madness is having a lesbian daughter and voting for Donald Trump (or any other Republican). Actually that is extreme, abject, unforgivable stupidity.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My heart is breaking for Renee Good (and her wife and kids) all over again. I would wonder how a parent could claim to support her LGBTQ daughter and still vote against her interests, but that presupposes that Renee's mother ever actually supported her at all.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Signed comic of the day: Grendel Vol. 2 #1 signed by @mattwagnercomics.bsky.social at this year's DragonCon.

The cover of Grendel Vol. 2 #1; the image shows Christine Spar in the black-and-white Grendel costume and mask, wielding a long staff with a blad on the end, against a background of Christine Spar's unmasked face with a cityscape behind her. A flying car is shown in the foreground. The cover is autographed by writer Matt Wagner.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Signed comic of the day: Future Foundation #3 signed by @jeremywhitley.bsky.social.

The cover of Future Foundation #3; the cover shows the Maker (the evil Ultimate Universe version of Reed Richards) holding an orb with the Molecule Man trapped inside, with the faces of the Future Foundation members as a background of "floating heads." The cover is autographed by writer Jeremy Whitley.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Signed comic of the day: The Edward Gloom Mysteries #1, signed by @jmdematteis.bsky.social at this year's DragonCon.

The cover of The Edward Gloom Mysteries #1; the image shows Edward Gloom, a hulking, hunchbacked man in Victorian-era clothing, standing in an alley, with a little girl and a ghostly woman by his side. The cover is autographed by writer J.M. DeMatteis, signed with the inscription "To Erich - J.M. DeMatteis."

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Farewell to the great cartoonist P.C. Vey. I think this cartoon of his sums up the world nicely.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Signed comic of the day: DC Super-Stars #17. I've posted this one before with the signatures from Joe Staton & Mike Grell, but I've since gotten it signed by Bob Layton at this year's DragonCon.

The cover of DC Super-Stars #17. The cover shows the Huntress (Helena Wayne) in her purple costume with blue cape, standing in front of an open filing cabinet in a darkened room; she holds a folder in her hand, and several more folders/papers are scattered on the floor. In the foreground is a close-up of the filing cabinet drawer, with several folders visible with tabs labeled "Secret Origins," "Green Arrow," "Legion," and "Huntress." In the background, Green Arrow is opening the door, with Legion of Super-Heroes members Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, and Cosmic Boy following behind him; they all look surprised to see Huntress in the room. The cover is autographed by Joe Staton (who penciled the interior Huntress story), Bob Layton (who inked the Huntress story, and Mike Grell (who drew the interior Green Arrow story).

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Kevin Kasch （他妈/他妈的） @tenletters.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The film I'm inclined to most associate with Gerrit Graham is one that gets a bad rap, but I saw it at such an imprinting-susceptible age that I suspect I wouldn't find it bad even now: NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CLASS REUNION

The recently-deceased actor Gerrit Graham, at left, stands behind less recently-deceased actor Michael Lerner, while actress Misty Rowe—still among us—has her back to the camera.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Farewell to the great scene-stealer Gerrit Graham. I've just rented "Hi, Mom!" and "Used Cars" for a remembrance viewing...it was hard to choose, as he gave so many memorable performances to pick from. (I was torn between these and "Phantom of the Paradise," "Demon Seed," or "TerrorVision.")

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and Keith Porter (among other victims) were all citizens.

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

dadsgarage.com

SCANDAL! The Bare Season 2 — Dad's Garage

Did your miss an installment in season 2 of SCANDAL! The Bare ? Check out the official synopsis!

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Signed comic of the day: Captain America #111 signed by Jim Steranko.

The opening page of Captain America #111; a page of many small panels showing various activities at a carnival/amusement park, with the final panel showing a card from a fortune-telling machine giving the fortune (and the story's title) "Tomorrow You Live, Tonight I Die!" The page is autographed by writer/artist Jim Steranko, signed with the inscription "To Erich -- Steranko."

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Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

My historically accurate version of the Odyssey did not dominate the box office as I hoped.

static.klipy.com

Eye Sully: Mike Wazowski's Blinking Eye

Alt: Eye Sully: Mike Wazowski's Blinking Eye

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

He doesn't understand the concept of "transactions" because he heard it begins with "trans."

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Erich Mees @erichmees.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Happy #LetterboxdFriday! What's YOUR #LastFourWatched? Continuing my Tim Curry binge with a Muppet take on classic literature, and two '70s TV films with Curry as an avant-garde filmmaker and a hilarious upper-class twit (along with Michael Palin). Finishing with a Hallmark mystery for my parents.

A screenshot of my Letterboxd "Recent Activity" screen, showing the last four films I've watched: Brian Henson's "Muppet Treasure Island," Piers Haggard's "Verite," Stephen Frears' "Three Men in a Boat," and Allan Harmon's "Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription for Murder."

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