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COMICS
Den of Geek’s Own Aaron Sagers Writes for Batman Anthology Series, DC Horror Presents

What haunts The Penguin? With 83 years under The Penguin’s umbrella as one of Gotham City’s most notorious rogues, he no doubt left a trail of casualties in his coattails’ wake. So it's reasonable to wonder what ghosts stalk Oswald Cobblepot during the witching hour when even notorious villains need to sleep. That’s what inspired me to write “Superstitious Lot,” my debut comic book tale in the DC Comics series DC Horror Presents #2, available now.

In addition to being a “spooky nerd,” I’m also a comics nerd, and a lifelong Batman fan. The opportunity to play in the DC Comics’ sandbox was incredible, and I’m immensely grateful to contribute a small chapter to DC Comics, and to appear alongside other stories like LaToya Morgan’s “Living Doll,” a fun horror-fueled tale about two meddling kids and The Ventriloquist — who is not playing around.

I hope you get a chance to read the issue and let me know what you think on social media: Instagram | X | Bluesky

DC Horror Presents #2 available now »

GIFT GUIDE
The Best Spooky Holiday Gifts for Paranormal and Horror Fans in 2024

After the success of last year’s Talking Strange gift guide, we are going bigger and bloodier with gift suggestions for the horror and paranormal fans in your life. Comic books, action figures, statues, graphic novels, swanky shirts and hats, paranormal investigation equipment, and even some vodka and cologne are all included, and all part of the theme.

The video and list below are broken into categories “Monstrous Merriment,” “Ghosts and Ghost Busters,” “Creepy Comics for Christmas,” “Spooky Lifestyle,” “Spirited Treats,” “Halloween In December,” and “Merry Scary Christmas. And we have dedicated an entire segment to the iconic Mistress of the Dark herself, Elvira.

Neither Talking Strange nor Den Of Geek have been paid to feature these items. We just think they are cool. But we do appreciate the involvement of NECA, Super7, Mondo, Funko, Loungefly, Dark Horse Comics, Hasbro, RSVLTS, Harridan Vodka, GhostStop, Spooky Nerd Shop, Kreepsville, Elvira’s Bootique, Thirteenth Floor, Heretic Parfum and more.

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LAST MINUTE GIFTS
Magic: The Gathering Foundations Revives Old Favorites for Reinvented Gameplay

Magic will release its Foundations set, the quintessential Magic set covering the greatest hits across the game’s storied history – the perfect way to start, return to, or continue your Magic card collection.

The Foundations Beginner Box is the best way to learn how to play and includes all essentials for your first game of Magic: The Gathering. The Starter Collection provides all the tools you need to build your first decks, boasting over 350 cards across Magic‘s history, with essential staples for any color and any way you want to play.

Den of Geek will be auctioning off this Magic set and more in our upcoming eBay live charity auction on December 16, 2024.

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Other Last Minute Gift Ideas for the 2024 Holidays

• ⭐ The Disney Store has a lineup of costumes, décor, and collectibles for fans of Halloween-for-Christmas.

• 💅 Mooncat’s Star Wars nail polish collector’s box includes lacquers, stickers, and a designer nail file, launching today.

• 🕶️ XREAL is bringing spatial computing to cinematic augmented reality glasses, improving on refresh rates and field of vision for app control.

• 👻 Check out Elfster’s unique spooky gifts, including apparel, jewelry, LEGO items, and more for the spooky nerds in your life.