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11/22/2025

I went to see Wicked For Good today on IMAX despite all the so so reviews for the second outing of this film. I have been holding space for Wicked: For Good, since I never saw the stage play I had no opinions in how the second act should be.

Following on, The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) has employed Glinda (Arianna Grande) and Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) to lead a campaign against Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) while she does her best to spread the truth that the Wizard has no real power and is turning people on each other to keep his grip on power.

It was a decent film with alot filler but this is a musical so I was not really that invested in the story. I really wished that some of the minor characters were fleshed out more because the more I saw Arianna Grande it was really starting to give magical negro vibes. The more Erivo pushed the story it felt Grande ineptitude was more and more to the forefront. The Musical performances were on amazing for the price of admission. The songs themselves not so much.

It is a decent film to watch especially if you saw the 1st part would I do another 9am for a sequel like this probably not.

11/18/2025

Happy Anniversary to the film (starring Sam J. Jones as Flash Gordon, Max Von Sydow as Emperor Ming, Melody Anderson as Dale Arden, Topol as Dr. Hans Zarkov, & more), premiered on this date on Dec. 5, 1980 in the U.S.! (It was shown in Turkey in Sept. 1980 & 21 other countries after the U.S. through July 1981.)

He will save every one of us.

11/18/2025

Our Book of the week: Capes #1

The Invincible Universe is expanding once again, as Robert Kirkman has announced at San Diego Comic-Con that Capes, his long-out-of-print superhero series, is getting remastered editions from Skybound. And not only that, it’s coming back for new issues, as well.

Co-created with artist Mark Englert, Capes focuses on a group of heroes for hire who work 9-to-5 jobs as superheroes. Set in the Invincible Universe, the series was first released 20 years ago, and the new editions will feature new art and dialogue from Kirkman and Englert.

Following the release of the remasters, Benito Cereno will take over writing duties on Capes, alongside Englert. And they’ll be continuing the original series’s numbering with Capes #7.

“With so much excitement surrounding all things Invincible-related, I knew we had to get Capes back in print!” said Kirkman via press release. “Revisiting the original issues was so much fun, we knew we couldn’t stop there. I love these characters and it was a thrill to get to introduce the world to Bolt, Kid Thor and Knockout in Invincible season 3. If the world wants more Capes how can we not give it to them?”

Source: ComicBookClubLive.com

11/11/2025

Since this is Veterans Day here is some of the Marvel and DC characters who served:

Below is a concise, curated list of notable Marvel and DC characters who served in the military, grouped by publisher and organized by prominence or clear canonical military service. Includes rank or branch when established in comics, films, or other canonical media. Not exhaustive — focuses on widely known characters.

Marvel

Nick Fury — U.S. Army (WWII as Sgt. in Ultimate/616 amalgamations; later career as long-time military/intelligence officer).
Captain America (Steve Rogers) — U.S. Army (served in WWII; later associated with U.S. government forces and S.H.I.E.L.D. liaisons).
Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier — U.S. Army (WWII; later U.S./Soviet covert programs).
Sam Wilson / Falcon — U.S. Air Force (paratrooper/Special Air Service analogue in some versions; MCU: Air Force veteran and pararescue).
James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine — Canadian Armed Forces (varies by continuity; often shown serving in 20th-century conflicts).
Maria Hill — U.S. Army (background implies military/law enforcement; Marvel sometimes presents her as ex-military before S.H.I.E.L.D.).
Clint Barton / Hawkeye — U.S. Army or U.S. Air Force in some origins (often ex-military marksman/scout before becoming Ronin/Hawkeye).
Frank Castle / The Punisher — U.S. Marine Corps (official; Vietnam/Marines background common in comics).
Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel — U.S. Air Force (fighter pilot and aerospace officer).
Gabe Jones — U.S. Army (Combat Infantry in WWII with Howling Commandos).
Dum Dum Dugan — U.S. Army (Howling Commandos sergeant).
Peggy Carter — British War Office / SSR (WWII-era agent; sometimes depicted in allied military liaison roles).
Sharon Carter — U.S. SSR/Federal agent with military liaison background in some versions.
Ulysses Klaue — sometimes ex-military in certain adaptations (less consistent).
Blade — U.S. military in some continuities (sporadic; vampire-hunting background includes military-style training).
Jessica Drew / Spider-Woman — depending on continuity, has ties to government/military programs (varies).
Monica Rambeau — U.S. Coast Guard (sometimes radio/energy-operations background; MCU version is Air Force officer in certain adaptations).
Thunderbolt Ross — U.S. Army (General).
Wolverine-adjacent characters (Sabretooth, etc.) — various military service appearances across runs.

DC Comics

Steve Trevor — U.S. Army Air Forces / U.S. Army Intelligence (WWII-era intelligence officer; Wonder Woman's liaison).
Hal Jordan — United States Air Force (fighter pilot; Silver Age and many modern continuities).
John Stewart — U.S. Marine Corps (in animated continuity and some comics; Metro Police reserve / architect background varies).
Guy Gardner — U.S. Army in some runs (varied backstory includes military training).
Oliver Queen / Green Arrow — U.S. military service appears in some continuities (either Navy or Army depending on version; often survivalist training during time away).
Wonder Woman (Diana Prince) — served disguised in U.S. military in Golden Age/WWII stories (Diana Prince persona enlisted as Army nurse or clerk in various Golden Age tales).
Steve Rogers analogues at DC (e.g., Commander Steel family) — members of US military:
Commander Steel / Henry Heywood — U.S. Army (World War II-era enhanced soldier).
Slade Wilson / Deathstroke — U.S. Army (special forces veteran; later mercenary).
Rick Flag (Sr. and Jr.) — U.S. Army

11/11/2025

Our Book of the week!

Batman Beyond/Static

In the not-so-distant future, young hero Terry McGinnis patrols the streets of Neo-Gotham as Batman Beyond, while Virgil Hawkins, a.k.a. Static, forges a new technological revolution in Dakota City with the introduction of the Q-Wave Energy Grid. Together alongside the Justice League Beyond, the heroes prepare for the Earth's induction into the interplanetary alliance known as the Cooperative. Everything seems to be going smoothly...until a new villain arrives on the scene and puts everything at risk. At the center of all the mayhem is the unlikely duo of Static and Batman Beyond, as they must work together to save the world before it's too late!

Comic · 32 pages · $4.99

11/10/2025

This Saturday Toys 4 Fosters will be collecting unused toys for Pitt County DSS @ the NC Underground Toy Swap on the campus of Pitt Community College. This year you not only have a chance to buy vintage toys but give away one too. If you are not going to swap we have two other locations to donate at Blue Ox Games and Well Played Games. Needless Toys & Collectibles- Greenville is also a drop off spot for any toy donations with plenty of toys you can buy and donate. Thank you!

11/06/2025

You can now get in the Christmas spirit by finally donating a brand new unused toy for the Toys 4 Fosters program. Toys can be donated at the following locations in Greenville and Winterville, NC between 11/6 thru 12/6 This is our sixth year providing toys to kids in the Piitt County Department of Social Services. Below is all our toy off drop locations.

Please Support all the businesses that are helping in this toy drive. As always monetary donations can be sent directly to Pitt County DSS

Blue OX Games
2713 E 10th St, Greenville, NC

Well Played Games
1400 Charles Blvd Suite 150 G, Greenville, NC

Needless Toys and Colletibles
4045 South Memorial Drive Suite L
Winterville, NC

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11/05/2025

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
NC Underground to Host Toy Swap and Comic Book Market at Pitt Community College
Event to Feature Launch of Annual Toys 4 Fosters Toy Drive
Winterville, NC — November 5, 2025 — NC Underground, in partnership with Needless Toys & Collectibles, announces the upcoming Toy Swap and Comic Book Market, taking place Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Pitt Community College parking lot on Tice Road.
The event is free and open to the public, offering a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere for fans, collectors, and community members to buy, sell, and trade toys, comics, and collectibles.
In addition to the market, this event will serve as the official launch of the 2025 Toys 4 Fosters Toy Drive, a local initiative that collects toys for children in foster care during the holiday season. Guests are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to contribute.
“NC Underground’s Toy Swap and Comic Book Market has always been about community and connection,” said Jason Pittman of Needless Toys & Collectibles. “We are proud to help kick off this year’s Toys 4 Fosters Toy Drive and to work alongside so many generous people who are passionate about making a difference for local children.”
Event Details
What: NC Underground Toy Swap and Comic Book Market
When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Pitt Community College Parking Lot, Tice Road, Winterville, NC
Admission: Free and family friendly
Media Contact:
Jason Pittman
Needless Toys & Collectibles
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.needlesstoys.com
Facebook: Needless Toys & Collectibles

Jason Pittman
Needless Toys & Collectibles
4054 S Memorial Dr Suite L
Winterville, NC 28590

10/31/2025

Since it is Halloween!!

Clean re-recorded version of the Geto Boys finest. Untouchable.

10/17/2025