Ushicon is back! The last Ushicon was in 2020 and we are finally back this year with a full convention! So, I am working on revamping one of my old panels.
The panel is a total classic I like to call
HOW SPIDER-MAN GAVE THE POWER RANGERS A GIANT ROBOT!
I absolutely adore connections between US and Japanese pop culture and how the two have influenced, borrowed and changed each other. From the Transformers to the aborted Saban version of Sailor Moon to how I Married A Witch lead to the creation of the first Magical Girl anime, I find it absolutely fascinating and this is one of my favorite connection stories of all time.
So, if you happen to be in San Marcos, TX from February 16-18th, come check out Ushicon. I'll be presenting my panel as well as running showcases for general Tokusatsu Friday Night and Super Sentai specifically on Saturday Night. Plus, I am bringing back Saturday Morning Cartoons (classic American cartoons with all you can eat breakfast cereal) on Saturday Morning.
It's going to be a lot of fun!
The Many, MANY Intros Of Spider-Man> Live From The 1970s
BW Media Spotlight continues going through The Many, MANY Intros Of Spider-Man, coming to you Live From The 1970s
It’s kind of interesting that all of the 1970s Spider-Man appearances were in live-action. It’s true, the Sam Rami films were not the first time our favorite wall crawler was performed by a physical actor…with the budget of a 1970s television show. I hope you’re not expecting much out of these shows.
However, I think each add something interesting to the character in their own way, in different…