Retro Saturday Morning: Jana of the Jungle (1978)(NBC)

"Jana of the Jungle" is a captivating 30-minute animated series that delighted audiences on Saturday mornings, crafted by the creative mind of Doug Wildey and brought to life by the renowned Hanna-Barbera Productions. It aired on NBC from September 9, 1978, to December 2, 1978, captivating young viewers with its adventurous spirit. Originally part of the "Godzilla Power Hour," this animated gem found its place in the spotlight before transitioning into "The Godzilla Super 90."

It's Time for Red Sonja's Wild New Year's Eve Party!

From Dynamite Entertainment

A new year is nearly upon us — time flies! And the She-Devil with a Sword is ready to ring it in alongside fans in a new special story. Superstar creator Dan Panosian leads the charge in this December's Red Sonja New Year's Special!

Rediscovering Land of the Lost: Your Guide to the 1970s Classic | Retro TV Rewind

 Written By Ken Hulsey

During what began as an ordinary rafting adventure, the Marshall family—Rick and his spirited children, Will and Holly—suddenly find themselves catapulted through a mysterious time portal into a fantastical realm teeming with prehistoric creatures and bizarre beings. As they navigate this extraordinary world, the Marshalls must adapt quickly to survive, leaning on surprising allies and drawing strength from each other in this tumultuous landscape. Facing daily challenges, whether it's outrunning ferocious dinosaurs or outsmarting the menacing Sleestack, a species of lizard-like humanoids, their bond as a family deepens.

Remembering the Excitement of Emergency +4 on NBC | Retro Saturday Morning

This week on Retro Saturday Morning, we're diving into a classic from 1973! One of the standout shows of the time was *Emergency*, which focused on the exciting lives of two firemen/paramedics, Johnny Gage and Roy DeSoto, played by the talented Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe. The show not only captured viewers' hearts but also inspired an animated series featuring Johnny and Roy, along with four enthusiastic youths—Carol, Matt, Jason, and Randy—and their adorable pets: Flash the dog, Charlemayne the myna bird, and Bananas the monkey. Seriously, what was it about the '70s and having a monkey in every show? 

Sonja Reborn - Christopher Priest's Deconstructionist Vision | Dynamite Entertainment

One of the most legendary creators in comics history meets one of its most celebrated characters as Sonja Reborn slashes into stores and readers' pull lists this August! This tale of survival takes a hard look at what life in the Hyborian Age might actually be like for a modern woman suddenly thrust into it. How might a single woman survive a land of mystical threats and monsters without caving to her fears, dying of infection, or losing the conditional loyalty of her male cutthroats?

Greg Hildebrandt Creates an Homage to the Iconic "Star Wars" Painting With Red Sonja

Dynamite is proud to announce the latest instant classic, fully painted comic book cover from legendary artist Greg Hildebrandt. His latest masterpiece uses Red Sonja to pay homage to his world-famous "Star Wars" poster from over 40 years ago. And it's available right now on Kickstarter!

“I was honored to work with Nicky and the Dynamite team on this Kickstarter campaign," said artist Greg Hildebrandt. "When they told me it was Red Sonja and explained what they wanted, I really got into the project. It’s fun for me to paint a badass woman with a sword. Then seeing the final product and what they are doing with the various covers made it a complete package for the fans. My fans and Red Sonja’s fans! Hope you enjoy the art.”

Often working alongside his twin brother Tim as the "Brothers Hildebrandt," Greg has always had close ties to comics. After building a strong reputation with works like their cherished Lord of the Rings calendar artwork, their painting appeared on the cover or inside such early boundary-pushing comics magazines as Heavy Metal and Epic Illustrated. In the 1990s the pair, jointly and separately, rose to the top of the industry with their in-demand cover art. An entire generation of fans connected with their work through the popular 1994 Marvel Masterpieces trading cards.

Almost every single person familiar with popular culture can recognize one major piece from the Hildebrandts. Commissioned to paint a new theatrical poster for the original Star Wars film's 1977 UK release, the twins finished it up in a tight 36-hour window. The image played a crucial role in one of the defining fandoms of the 20th century and beyond, and today the She-Devil with a Sword finds herself in those same footprints.

To complete this classic 1977 extravaganza, the cover will be gracing a reprint of the original Red Sonja #1 from that same year. Definitive artist of the era Frank Thorne beautifully illustrates "The Blood of the Unicorn.," written by Roy Thomas, Clair Noto and Ed Summer. This touching story shows both the ferocity and compassion of Dynamite's sword-swinging queen. To fully capture that 70s feel, a special retro cover variant will only be available in the first 48 hours of the campaign.

The limited-edition comic variant is available in multiple variations on the Kickstarter campaign. In addition to the retro version, fans can get a standard edition of the comic with modern trade dress, as a "virgin" version without any logos, or a black and white line art edition. All options are available signed by Hildebrandt or preserved and graded by CGC Comics. Combo packs for all covers, all signed covers, or all graded covers come with a bonus fourth cover only available this way! Hildebrandt will also be adding one-of-a-kind sketch remarks to a limited number of covers, a truly one of a kind opportunity. Add-ons include a high-quality lithograph print of the painting as well as the book The Tolkien Years of the Brothers Hildebrandt, authored by Greg Hildebrandt Jr.

 

Raiders of the Lost Ark: Fantastic Adventure From The Makers Of Jaws & Star Wars!

Raiders of the Lost Ark #1 September 1981 Marvel Comics Grade VF

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Script by Walt Simonson and art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson

Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation.

1st printing.
This comic book is in new condition. Comic is complete with cover and all pages attached. This comic has very few flaws that warrant a VF grade.
Comic Book will be shipped bagged and boarded.

Indiana Jones 5 Pushed Back To 2021

They had better hurry up because Harrison Ford isn't getting any younger!

Here are some possible titles for the upcoming Geriatric Jones film:

Raiders of the Lost Glasses
Temple of Checkers
The False Teeth Crusade
Kingdom of the Scary Teenagers

From JoBlo

Those looking forward to Disney's INDIANA JONES 5 will have to wait just a bit longer to set out on another adventure with Harrison Ford's bullwhip-wielding rogue, as the studio has announced that the film has been moved from July 10, 2020 for a July 9. 2021 debut. As it happens, the film was supposed to shift into production in the United Kingdom in April of 2019, though scheduling conflicts and scripting issues seem to have "kalimaed" those plans. Never fear, though. Spielberg is still set to direct and Ford is reportedly looking forward to going on yet another dangerous mission as Disney plunders the series for more cash.

Furthermore, INDIANA JONES 5 isn't the only film from the studio that's being moved. As a part of the Indy announcement, the House of Mouse has also revealed that Dwayne Johnson's JUNGLE CRUISE will now set sail in theaters on Oct. 11, 2019, while Angelina Jolie's MALEFICENT 2 will cast a spell in cinemas on May 29, 2020. Furthermore, MARY POPPINS RETURNS starring Emily Blunt will now open on December 19th as opposed to its original Christmas Day release date.

Adjust your calendars as needed, and hold tight for when Disney reveals more about INDIANA JONES 5: THE SEARCH FOR MORE MONEY. Heh, that's not really what it's called, but I can't resist a good SPACEBALLS reference, and neither should you.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Red Sonja: Like A Bat Out Of Hell

RED SONJA VOL. 4 #14

From Dynamite Entertainment

Red Sonja and Wallace have faced the darkness and made their way out from Hell - or have they? They've crossed the River Styx, but the land of the living looks just as desolate as the land of the Dead - and it soon becomes all too clear that this is the handiwork of Kulan Gath, enraging Sonja. She didn't travel back and forth through time and escape from Hell just to find her homelands in ruin...Kulan Gath may be more powerful than ever, but a reckoning is coming!

Discover Fun, Friendship & Screaming in The Face of Danger in RuinWorld

From BOOM! Studios

BOOM! Studios is proud to announce RUINWORLD #1, the debut issue of writer/artist Derek Laufman’s worldwide hit all-ages comics series at BOOM! Studios. Intrepid adventurers Pogo and Rex are on a quest for fame and fortune. Their discovery of a special map leads them on an epic journey through dangers, demons and old enemies. There’s one tiny problem—they’ve already lost the map. Now they’ll have to survive the greatest dangers of a world where threats hide behind every corner…if they can find a way to first survive each other’s best intentions first!

RUINWORLD #1 features a main cover by Derek Laufman (Adventure Time) and a variant cover by Sean Galloway (Teen Titans Go!).

“In my new series RUINWORLD, readers can expect a fun and at times silly adventure, built around a fantasy world rich with history and lore,” said Derek Laufman. “RUINWORLD was created out of my love of fantasy worlds. Growing up with The Secret of Nihm, The Dark Crystal and The Neverending Story, my obsession with these rich fantasy worlds started as a child and continues to this day. When I set out to write a story I wanted to try and create a world that was full of magic and wonder like the stories I loved in my youth. When you build your own world the possibilities for story and character seem endless and that really excites me as a creator. I’m thrilled to be a part of the BOOM! Studios family and I look forward to working with them to bring RUINWORLD into the hands of readers around the world. “

RUINWORLD is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ critically acclaimed KaBOOM! imprint, publisher of world-class licensed series such as Adventure Time, Steven Universe, Over the Garden Wall, Peanuts, and Rugrats along with original series like Brave Chef Brianna by Sam Sykes and Selina Espiritu and The Deep by Tom Taylor and James Brouwer.

“RUINWORLD is a comic that is filled to the brim with action and with enough comedy to make any comic fan laugh out loud.” Whitney Leopard, Editor, BOOM! Studios. “Derek’s created a vibrant, rich world that turns the classic hero’s journey on its head in the most surprising – and cutest – ways you can imagine. I’m thrilled to have this story in KaBOOM! and look forward to sharing it with our readers of all-ages.”

Print copies of RUINWORLD #1 will be available for sale in July 2018 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app

Shanna The She-Devil: And A Jungle Queen Is Born!

Shanna O'Hara, Lady Plunder is the daughter of a diamond miner named Gerald O'Hara. Born in Africa, she spent the majority of her childhood growing up in the jungles of Zaire. At the age of six, her father went to kill a rogue leopard that belonged to her mother, Patricia O'Hara. While hunting for the leopard, Shanna's father accidentally killed her mother. This traumatic incident led to Shanna's lifelong crusade against the use of firearms. After the incident, Shanna moved back to the United States to live with relatives. Shanna grows up to become an accomplished Olympic athlete, specializing in competitive swimming and track and field. She then became a licensed veterinarian.

Shanna The She-Devil #1 December 1972 Marvel Comics Grade VF/NM

Cover art by Jim Steranko, script by Carole Seuling and Steve Gerber, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta

The origin of Shanna; Shanna O'Hara Plunder is the daughter of a diamond miner; Born in Africa, she spent her childhood in the jungles of Zaire; After Shanna's father accidentally kills her mother, Shanna moves back to the United States to live with relatives, and Shanna grows up to become an accomplished athlete and then becomes a zoologist; She returns to Africa and patrols the jungle living freely with the land.

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After completing college, Shanna began to work for the Central Park Municipal Zoo in New York City as a zoologist. While working at the zoo, Shanna raised many animals, including a female leopard named Julani. During this period another shock to her system came when Julani was shot and killed by a zoo guard. The following day, the zoo director proposes Shanna take Julani's cubs, Ina and Biri — Yoruba names meaning "bright" and "black", respectively — to the Dahomey Reserve in Africa.

While in Africa, Shanna becomes more attuned to nature, patrolling the jungle and living freely in the wild lands. She begins to wear Julani's fur pelt as a sight-and-sense cue to help with the raising of the cubs. In the jungle, Shanna becomes more and more at home with herself and her new native element, all the while protecting the reserve from poachers as Shanna the She-Devil.

During her stay in Africa, her father is kidnapped by the Mandrill. Shanna searches for him until the wizard Malgato kidnaps her to the Savage Land, a prehistoric jungle within Antarctica. She escapes with the help of Lord Kevin Plunder, a.k.a. the jungle lord Ka-Zar. Shanna returns to Africa to look for her father, and learns he was killed by the Mandrill. Seeking revenge, she goes to North America to aid Daredevil and Black Widow in stopping the Mandrill and Nekra's plan to overthrow the American government.

After this, Shanna travels between San Francisco and the Savage Land, finally returning to Africa only to find Ina and Biri have been killed by a religious cult leader named Raga-Shah. After a short grieving period in North America, Shanna tracks and kills Raga-Shah by feeding him to her python Ananta. Around this time, she begins therapy with psychologist Dr. Dorothy Betz.

Shanna returned to the Savage Land and became Ka-Zar's lover. They discovered their lost world was only part of a larger realm, Pangea, filled with wondrous races. The couple's relationship was tempestuous: Shanna married Mele of the Botor who died in a hunting accident while with Ka-Zar. Shanna was also targeted by the demonic Belasco (who felt she resembled his lost love Beatrice). When Ka-Zar was seemingly killed while they were in New York, a distraught Shanna rampaged, was institutionalized, and nearly romanced Peter Parker. Shanna was rescued by a revived Ka-Zar, aided by Spider-Man, and the two returned to Antarctica, where they were married despite interference from Belasco and others. They employed the native warrior woman Zhira as nanny and protector of their son Matthew. - Source

The Secret: You are about to embark on a fantastic adventure

Whatever happened to the Fair People: the goblins, dragons, fairies, leprechauns and other fantastic creatures of the Old World?

The Second Clue:

Of all the romance retold
Men of tales and tunes
Cruel and bold
Seen here
By eyes of old
Stand and listen to the birds
Hear the cool, clear song of water
Harken to the words:
Freedom at the birth of a century
Or May 1913
Edwin and Edwina named after him
Or on the eighth a scene
Where law defended
Embedded in the sand
Waits the Fair remuneration

The First Clue: The Secret: You are about to learn the answer to an age-old mystery

"The jewels collectively are worth over ten thousand dollars. The treasure casques themselves are of incalculable value, never having been owned by man or woman."

"Every treasure casque is buried underground, at a depth of no more than three to three and one-half feet. The casques are protected by lustrous transparent boxes, and are sealed."

The She-Devil with a Sword Fights Back-to-Back with the Lord of the Jungle

Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce that the acclaimed Red Sonja creative team of Gail Simone and Walter Geovani will reunite for the first-ever crossover between the Hyrkanian warrior and Edgar Rice Burroughs' legendary Lord of the Jungle, Tarzan. Debuting its first issue in May, the Red Sonja / Tarzan series not only delivers high-stakes adventure to genre fans, but provides the fan-favorite writer of Birds of Prey, Secret Six, and Batgirl the opportunity to work with one of her favorite characters for the first time.

"It's an odd thing about my career, especially being a female writer mostly known for superheroes, but I do get asked a lot to write these incredibly manly characters quite often, and the truth is that I just love them. I like stories that are bloody and sweaty. I love the dark night pulpy stuff. I can't get enough and it's a sure way to get me to work on a property," says Gail Simone. "Tarzan is the king of them all to me. When I was a kid, I read every Edgar Rice Burroughs book I could find. They had these Neal Adams covers, or Frazetta, or someone equally wonderful. And I just fell into that world in the same way you might fall into Middle Earth. I loved the jungle aspects, the family stories, and I loved how Tarzan had to fend for himself at the start. It was just exhilarating to me."

Red Sonja / Tarzan #1 unites the iconic heroine of swords-and-sorcery with the quintessential jungle adventurer in deadly conflict with Eson Duul - an evil man whose very name makes the powerful quake with fear. "I wanted a classic-style villain, something that would fit in with an ERB story or a Robert E. Howard story. And what we have is something that is kind of like a Tarzan gone wrong, someone who isn't content just to dominate; he has to make his targets extinct from the Earth. He's basically awful, and yet, he's not completely unlike some real like people with too much power."

Dynamite will celebrate the debut issue of Red Sonja / Tarzan #1 with a variety of cover options, including those illustrated by Adam Hughes (Catwoman), Jae Lee (Batman / Superman), Aaron Lopresti (Death of Hawkman), series artist Walter Geovani, and Sergio Davila (Wonder Woman).

Gail Simone began her writing career at Bongo Comics, home of The Simpsons, and entered mainstream comics with a run on Marvel Comics' Deadpool. Perhaps best known for her groundbreaking runs on DC's Birds of Prey, Secret Six, Wonder Woman, and Batgirl, she left an indelible mark on the Red Sonja franchise with the 2013 relaunch of the ongoing Red Sonja series, illustrated by Walter Geovani. Met with immediate critical acclaim and an impressive sell-out of its 35,000-unit first printing, Red Sonja's success led to additional projects including Legends of Red Sonja, Swords of Sorrow (a crossover with dozens of Dynamite's female characters including Vampirella and Dejah Thoris), and Conan / Red Sonja.

Regarding her collaboration with Geovani, Simone says, "Walter's like me - we both love crossovers, and we feel downright possessive of Red Sonja. When he heard this was coming up, we agreed to put aside another project that we were working on for six months so he could draw this; he just wanted in so badly. Me, I'm ecstatic, because it's honestly a bit difficult for me to write Sonja scripts for anyone but Walter. He just gets my scripts so perfectly. I adore him! And wait ‘til you see his Tarzan!"

"We are honored and humbled to welcome Gail and Walter back to the fold for this truly epic event," says Nick Barrucci, CEO and Publisher of Dynamite Entertainment. "Gail's exceptional talent at bringing out the multiple dimensions of a character -- ferociousness and passion, cleverness and resolve - fits so perfectly with this project, I'm surprised that we haven't published it sooner. We're also thankful to our partners at Red Sonja, LLC and Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. for making this dream team-up a reality!"

Red Sonja / Tarzan #1 will be solicited in Diamond Comic Distributors' March Previews catalog, the premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and slated for release in May. Comic book fans are encouraged to reserve copies with their local comic book retailers. Red Sonja / Tarzan will also be available for individual customer purchase through digital platforms, courtesy of Comixology, Kindle, iBooks, Google Play, Dynamite Digital, iVerse, Madefire, and Dark Horse Digital.

Chris McKay Tapped For Dungeons & Dragons

From Variety

Chris McKay, who recently directed “The Lego Batman Movie” pic for Warner Bros., is in negotiations to direct “Dungeons & Dragons” for Paramount Pictures.

Michael Gillio will be penning the script. Hasbro’s Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis are producing.

The pic will be one of the first projects to go into production for the newly created AllSpark Pictures. Launched last October, production company aims to transform itself into an industry player to rival Marvel Studios.

Hasbro’s lines of toys and games include Mr. Potato Head, Monopoly and My Little Pony. Its products have inspired films with varying degrees of success. Paramount and Hasbro could not be reached for comment.

The film has been in development for some time but the lawsuit between Sweetpea Entertainment and Hasbro about ownership of sequel rights delayed progress. Once the settlement was finalized in 2015, Hasbro moved the project from Warner Bros. to Paramount and eventually to AllSpark after announcing the new studio.

McKay has been high on various studios’ lists since helming “The Lego Batman Movie” movie last year; he went on to land the coveted directing job for the Warner Bros. and DC movie “Nightwing.” McKay is also an exec producer on the “The Lego Sequel” which is currently filming.

Source

Red Sonja Has Gone Totally Hollywood!

Red Sonja #13

Red Sonja and her time traveling companion Professor Wallace take a wrong turn on their way back to the Hyborian Age, and now they find themselves in...Hell. Can the She-Devil fight her way back out? Or is this where they finally belong?