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Pop Culture Roundup: Robin; Martha Jones; Rolling Stones; Lucy!

ITEM! A new Batman comic that reveals Robin (Tim Drake) as bisexual is going to a second printing.

ITEM! "Star Trek: The Next Generation" actress Marina Sirtis joins Freema Agyeman in a new Martha Jones "Doctor Who" audio adventure.

ITEM! The Rolling Stones are putting out a 40th anniversary edition of their Tattoo You LP.

ITEM! Lucille Ball’s daughter says that Nicole Kidman delivers an “astounding” performance as her mother in a new biopic.

New Marvel Omnibus collections on the way: She-Hulk, Doctor Doom, Captain America

Marvel is adding to its slate of huge Omnibus collections in the coming months. Click the links to advance order any of these titles from Amazon.

The Savage She-Hulk Omnibus

The complete original adventures of She-Hulk in one mighty Omnibus! When criminal defense attorney Jennifer Walters is shot by a mob hitman, her cousin saves her life with a blood transfusion—but that cousin is Bruce Banner and his gamma-irradiated blood turns her into the Savage She-Hulk! Suddenly, she’s a mean, green lawyering machine, and criminals the world over had better watch out. Conflict rages not just between She-Hulk and the many super-powered enemies in store, but between Jennifer Walters and She-Hulk! Our heroine’s two halves are in a battle for control as She-Hulk fights transforming back into Jen Walters, while Jen risks losing herself in the She-Hulk’s power. And each has their own separate romantic interest — it ain’t easy being green.

COLLECTING: Savage She-Hulk (1980) 1-25, Marvel Two-in-One (1974) 88

Doctor Doom: The Book Of Doom Omnibus

Bow before the majesty of Doctor Doom! The greatest villain of all is celebrated in a tome of tyranny six decades in the making! Featuring the Latverian ruler’s first battle with the accursed Reed Richards and his Fantastic Four — and their most epic clashes since! Plus, Doom’s unforgettable encounters with Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men and the Avengers! A trip to hell with Doctor Strange! The power of the Beyonder! Victor von Doom’s incredible life story contained in the Books of Doom! And more tales of the Lord of Latveria!

COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) 5-6, 39-40, 246-247, 258, 278-279, 350, 352; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 5; Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) 20; Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 1-2; Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 13-14; Champions (1975) 16; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 14; Uncanny X-Men (1981) 145-147; Iron Man (1968) 149-150; Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 10-12; Marvel Graphic Novel (1982): Emperor Doom, Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom - Triumph and Torment; Fantastic Four (1998) 67-70, 500; Fantastic Four Special (2005) 1; Books of Doom (2005) 1-6; material from Fantastic Four (1961) 236, 358; Fantastic Four Annual (1963) 2; Astonishing Tales (1970) 1-3, 6-8; Marvel Double-Shot (2003) 2

Captain America Omnibus Vol. 3

The early ’70s were interesting times for America — and adventurous ones for Captain America! Featuring more than 40 issues of Cap action, this oversized omnibus collects writer Steve Englehart and artist Sal Buscema’s iconic run on the Star-Spangled Avenger! Cap battles enemies — and allies — including Doctor Faustus, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Captain America and Bucky of the 1950s. And that’s just the beginning! The Falcon co-stars throughout, and only the combined efforts of Cap, the Falcon, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the X-Men can hope to topple the Secret Empire! Prepare to relive a shocking saga that defined Captain America for a generation. But what happens when Cap quits — and becomes the Nomad?! Each issue has been beautifully restored, including the original letters pages!

COLLECTING: Captain America (1968) 149-192; material from Giant-Size Captain America (1975) 1, FOOM (1973) 8

Pop Pic: Beginning of the End

New poster for Marvel's "The Eternals" - based on Jack Kirby's 1970s comics series

Watch the final trailer for Marvel's "The Eternals"

The film based on Jack Kirby's 1970s Marvel Comics series "The Eternals" is out Nov. 5.

Pop Culture Roundup: Eternals; Myst; Captain America!

ITEM! Entertainment Weekly has a detailed writeup about Marvel's upcoming film based on Jack Kirby's Eternals.

ITEM! "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" star Anthony Mackie will be back as Sam Wilson in Marvel's fourth Captain America film.

ITEM! A VR version of 90s classic game Myst is in the works. One of the only computer games I ever owned...

New trailer for Boris Karloff doc: "The Man Behind the Monster"

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Drawing from dozens of interviews including Guillermo Del Toro, John Landis, Roger Corman, Ron Perlman, Sara Karloff, Peter Bogdanovich, Christopher Plummer, Stefanie Powers, Lee Grant, Sir Christopher Frayling, and Kevin Brownlow, ‘Boris Karloff: The man Behind the Monster’ takes us to the heart of the man, with a gripping, intimate portrait of Karloff and the genre he helped define.

Pop Pic: Vincent Price

New comics collected editions out this week: What If? Omnibus; X-Men Masterworks

Our weekly look of items of interest. Click the links to order now from Amazon.

What If? The Original Marvel Series Omnibus Vol. 1

What if the Marvel Universe was not as you know it? Infinite realities offer infinite possibilities for classic creators to unleash their wildest imaginations — and ponder: What if Spider-Man joined the Fantastic Four? Or Captain America rescued Bucky in World War II? Or Doctor Doom became a hero? The FF get different powers! Other people get Spidey’s powers! Jane Foster finds the hammer of Thor! The Avengers assemble in the 1950s! Jack Kirby bombards the Marvel Bullpen with cosmic rays, Conan walks the modern day Earth and Doctor Strange becomes a disciple of Dormammu! Peter Parker stops the burglar who killed Uncle Ben, the Hulk keeps Bruce Banner’s intellect, the Invaders fight on after World War II and the Invisible Girl marries Namor — plus more thought-provoking tales that make you ask: What If?

COLLECTING: What If? (1977) 1-15, 17-22

Mighty Marvel Masterworks:

The X-Men Vol. 1 - The Strangest Super Heroes of All

The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators — now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! See the X-Men from the very beginning with the debut of Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Iceman and Marvel Girl — Professor X’s original teen team with a mission to forge peace between man and mutantkind! Thrill to their first encounter with the Master of Magnetism, Magneto — and meet his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Plus, the X-Men battle the immovable Blob and the untouchable Unus — and have run-ins with the Sub-Mariner, the Avengers and Ka-Zar, lord of the Savage Land! Written by Stan “The Man” Lee and illustrated by Jack “King” Kirby, it’s super hero adventure at its very best!

COLLECTING: X-Men (1963) 1-10

Pop Culture Roundup: Catwoman; Mandalorian; Specials!

ITEM! Carl Weathers says season 3 of "The Mandalorian" start shooting soon.

ITEM! An anime-style Catwoman feature film is in the works.

ITEM! The Specials, one of my fave bands growing up in the 80s, is out with a new LP in September.

Pop Pic: Sommer and Sellers

Watch: "Star Wars: Visions" trailer - new series featuring stories from Japanese anime studios

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Reimagine the galaxy with "Star Wars: Visions," an original series featuring stories from seven visionary Japanese anime studios, streaming Sept. 22 on Disney+.