Pop links: Brave and Bold action figures; Doctor Who live; vintage Kirby romance; Marvel celebrates President's Day

Action Figure Insider has some cool pics of upcoming Batman: Brave and the Bold action figures from Mattel.

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The BBC is planning a Doctor Who stage show.

Arenas like London's O2 and the NEC in Birmingham are being considered as venues for the multimedia production, The Sun reports.

It will include a light and sound show and 3-D video footage featuring The Doctor alongside Cybermen, Sontarans and the Daleks.

An insider said: "They want it to be a Doctor Who experience which will blast fans with amazing visuals and music.

"The emphasis will be on technology so it's unlikely any of the show's stars will be on stage.

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Didn't get a chance to link to this on Valentine's Day, but here's a classic Joe Simon/Jack Kirby romance tale courtesy of Fortress of Fortitude.



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Marvel Comics celebrates President's Day with a “Gettysburg Distress," an online-only comic in which a time-traveling Spider-Man and Captain America witness Lincoln giving his famed speech, plus "Spidey Meets the President," the much-talked-about Spidey-Obama story. Check 'em both out here. You need to register before reading, however.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine sneak peek

Happy Brotherhood Week Pt. 2: Vintage comic books ads

Happy Brotherhood Week Pt. 1: Vintage comic books ads

Back in the 1950s, DC Comics regularly ran public service ads for National Social Welfare Assembly promoting harmony between people of difference races, creeds and nationality.

And many of these ads promoted National Brotherhood Week, which was sponsored by the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) (formerly known as the National Conference of Christians and Jews) from the 1940s to the 1980s.

Brother- and sisterhood, mutual respect and the search for common ground is something I can certainly support. So, right here, at PCS, we're bringing Brotherhood Week back. Stay tuned for more of these vintage ads throughout the next few days.

Vintage DC superhero Valentines pt. 4

More good stuff at the DC Comics Fortress of Memorabilia!

Pop links: Ronettes singer dies; Happy Birthday Audio-animatronic Abe; classic comics romance tales; more!

Estelle Bennett, former singer with The Ronettes and sister of Veronica Bennett-Spector, has died, the BBC reports.

Bennett's brother-in-law, Jonathan Greenfield, said..."Estelle was Ronnie's sidekick."

"She was very much into fashion and worked with Ronnie on the whole look and style of the Ronettes," he added.

...The two sisters and their cousin Nedra Talley signed with Spector's Philles Records in 1963.

Their recording of Be My Baby went to number two in the US that year.

Their other hits included Walkin' in the Rain and Baby I Love You.


Veronica Bennet, Nedra Talley and Estelle Bennett



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Fred Hembeck says it's time we all paid a respectful happy birthday to Audio-animatronic Abe Lincoln.

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Just in time for Valentine's Day (it's tomorrow, you goofball, buy your sweetheart a gift already!), Golden Age Comic Book Stories presents a batch of romance tales illustrated by Reed Crandall, Fred Guardineer, Al Williamson and Frank Frazetta.



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Need some new parts for your Batmobile?

Whedon's Dollhouse debuts tonight! See a teaser

Here's a fresh promo for "Dollhouse," the new series from Joss Whedon, which premieres tonight on Fox (check yer locals). Find out more about the show here.

Vintage DC superhero Valentines pt. 3

More good stuff at the DC Comics Fortress of Memorabilia!

New Batman: Brave and the Bold pics, featuring Jonah Hex

Info and pics from the Cartoon Network:

In the episode, Batman and a reluctant Bronze Tiger fight to prevent Fox, Vulture and Shark from invading an ancient Chinese temple and stealing the sacred animal totem from within. Bronze Tiger is voiced by Gary Sturgis.

In the opening sequence, Batman teams with Jonah Hex against the Royal Flush Gang. Jonah Hex is voiced by Phil Morris.

Deal alert: Land of the Giants DVD set for $86 today only

Amazon is offering the 9-DVD "Land of the Giants" box set for $85.99 today only. It's regularly $229.98.

Pop links: U2; Super Friends lunchbox examined; details on Beatles video game;

U2 will be on David Letterman's who for a full week, March 2-6, to promote their new album.

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Geek Orthodox examines a 1970s Super Friends lunchbox. Just the outside. I don't even want to know what's moldering away inside.

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Paul McCartney shares a few details about the upcoming Beatles video game.

"It will feature different periods of the band -- you get early days, Liverpool, then psychedelic, and on from there. It's very cool. And I like the idea that the game introduces kids to music, you know?"

What happened on Lost last night?

Get the full rundown on the Lost Season 5 blog.

Vintage DC superhero Valentines pt. 2

More good stuff at the DC Comics Fortress of Memorabilia!