Ask Henson

Do you have a Muppet fascination? Then check out THIS awesome site to find the answer to such burning questions as:

36.) We were curious about the Star Wars version of the Muppets and were unable to remember who played who...Could you tell us?

The stars of Star Wars (Luke, C3PO, R2D2, and Chewbacca) appeared as guest stars on Episode 89 of The Muppet Show during the 1979/1980 season. Miss Piggy dressed as Princess Leia and was called The Princess. Gonzo dressed as Darth Vader and was called "Dearth Nadir". The cover of the Summer 1983 issue of Muppet Magazine featured Kermit (dressed as Luke) and Gonzo (dressed as Darth) having a light saber fight while Piggy (dressed -- and coifed -- as Leia) looked on. Inside is a comic book parody called "Super Stars War" starring Link Hogthrob as Ham Solo, Miss Piggy as Princess Loina, Kermit as Fluke Shywalker, Gonzo as Barff McVader and Superschnozz, Dr. Strangepork as Okiwan Fenokee, and Fozzie Bear as Chewbackwards.

Karen Falk
Archivist, The Jim Henson Company

Too cool!

(Found via Metafilter.)

So what do you think happens in CAPTAIN AMERICA #600?

What does this image mean?

Marvel Comic has taken the unprecedented step of shipping CAPTAIN AMERICA #600 out to stores two days early due to "nationwide attention" that it is supposedly going to receive. What do you think is in this issue? Here's the solicitation information, which really doesn't give much away:

CAPTAIN AMERICA #600
Written by ED BRUBAKER with MARK WAID, ROGER STERN & OTHERS
Pencils by BUTCH GUICE, LUKE ROSS, DALE EAGLESHAM & OTHERS
Cover by STEVE EPTING
50/50 Cover by ALEX ROSS
Where were you when Captain America died? It's the anniversary of the day Steve Rogers was killed, a day of reflection and mourning in the Marvel U...a time to look back on the things Steve did and what he stood for... or is this issue actually the beginning of the most wicked plot twist since issue 25? Yeah, actually it's both. Plus, contributions from Cap creators past and present, including a very special essay by Joe Simon, a classic story from Cap’s Golden Age, a full gallery of 600 Cap covers, and more anniversary shenanigans than you can shake a shield at!
104 PGS./New and Reprints/Rated T+ ...$4.99

So what do you say? WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?

We will be receiving this comic TOMORROW (Monday June 15th) at both Comix Connection locations... call and reserve your copy today!

The Wolvie Shuffle

From the ICV2 website:

Wolverine #73, which contains the first half of a two-part story by Jason Aaron and Daniel Way featuring the contemporary version of the adamantium-clawed hero, will be released on May 13th, a week before Wolverine #72, the next-to-last issue in Mark Millar and Steve McNiven’s “Old Man Logan” 8-issue saga, debuts on May 20th.

Additionally:

Wolverine #74, which includes the second half of Aaron and Way’s story and features art by Adam Kubert and Tommy Lee Edwards, is due in stores on May 27th.

And then:

Millar and McNiven’s “Old Man Logan” saga will conclude with a flourish in a Giant Size Old Man Logan.

Thus:

In June the Wolverine comic will change its name to Dark Wolverine with issue #75, which will chronicle of the exploits of Wolverine's son Daken.

Got it? Good.

Tip: Print this page out and keep in your wallet or purse as a handy reference!

Wots all this then?

No clue. Guess we'll have to wait and see,

Bring me (information on) the head of Captain America!

Hey everybody! Perhaps you've noticed this little gem I've had hanging around the stores for the last fifteen years or so:


It's a full-sized latex over-the-head mask of Captain America, and I'm trying to find out more information on it. I've had it for about 15 years, it seems very well made, but it has no markings or identifying features. Does anyone out there have any info on this thing? Let me know!