Skywalking Through Neverland

The Creature From the Black Lagoon trilogy just celebrated its 70th Anniversary, so what better time to dive into this influential classic horror series than Halloween? Our guest, Gary Gerani —Topps trading cards editor and co-writer of Pumpkinhead —joins us to share his memories of seeing The Creature from the Black Lagoon for the first time, his insights into the enduring appeal of the Gill Man, and why this Universal monster continues to captivate audiences seven decades later. We kick things off with an overview of the Universal Horror legacy , then explore each film in the Creature from the Black Lagoon trilogy, complete with fun facts and behind-the-scenes stories. And here’s a teaser: do you know which future A-list actor and director got his start in the sequel Revenge of the Creature ? Go ahead—make his day and tune in to find out! To pick up Gary Gerani’s Card King Chronicle books, visit: 👉 Fantastic Press Store For more classic horror, check out our Frankenstein...

In this episode, we’re diving into Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic Issue #56: “Coffin in the Clouds” — and we’ve been saving this one for the Halloween season for more than one reason. Originally released on November 24, 1981 , Coffin in the Clouds follows Lando Calrissian as he returns to a mysteriously deserted Cloud City after the events of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. Joining us for this eerie adventure is Star Wars artist and our good friend Jason W. Christman , who helps us unpack the story, art, and legacy of this issue. Issue 56: Coffin in the Clouds Release date: November 24th, 1981 Written by David Michelinie, Louise Simonson, Walt Simonson Artwork: Walt Simonson, Tom Palmer Coloring by Glynis Wein Cover Art Walt Simonson Synopsis: Lando Calrissian returns to Cloud City only to find that it has been completely abandoned. He soon discovers Imperial bombtroopers arriving to disarm a series of bombs left behind by disgruntled Ugnaught workers.  Lobot who wa...

We’ve been looking forward to experiencing Universal Orlando’s brand-new Epic Universe: Dark Universe for well over a year, and finally we made it! Walking through the fog into Darkmoor Village felt like stepping inside a classic monster movie. We rode Curse of the Werewolf and were blown away by Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment . There’s a reason all the vloggers keep praising this attraction. We also share our thoughts on food, merchandise, characters, and atmosphere. Meeting the NEW Bride and Frankenstein in person was the perfect ending to an unforgettable visit. Next, we joined our friend Tati Perez for a wet and wild time at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando , where ten haunted mazes awaited us—and nonstop Florida rain. But hey - it’s a story! We each share our Top 3 horror mazes. Five Nights at Freddy’s topped our list with its creepy animatronics, while others impressed with their artistic environments. Between mazes, we wandered through eerie “Scare Zones” li...

We’re joined by legendary author Barbara Hambly , whom we met at Legacy Expo: A Star Wars Expanded Universe convention in Burbank (Sept 13–14). After seeing her on a panel hosted by Star Warsologies’ Melissa Miller, we couldn’t resist inviting her on—what was meant to be a quick chat turned into a full conversation. Barbara shares stories from writing Children of the Jedi , Planet of Twilight , and her beloved short stories in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina and Tales from Jabba’s Palace —and even answers fan-favorite questions about Luke Skywalker’s love life . 👉 Sponsor: SpiritJersey now has their own Star Wars & Disney license! Shop at spiritjersey.com and get FREE shipping with code SKYWLKNVD . TODAY in Star Wars History 9/28/2023 9/28/2023 - 2 years ago The Galactic Starcruiser takes its last voyage. The Star Wars-themed hotel experience closes after opening March 1, 2022 and we were very sad. SPONSORS Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Sky...