🧩 Action Figures & Collectibles
McFarlane Toys drops two “Red Platinum” Page Punchers today
Exclusive DC Page Punchers variants go up for preorder today (Oct 17): Cheetah (inspired by Crisis on Infinite Earths) and Extant (from Zero Hour). Listings are set for GameStop and Walmart.
Mondo’s 1/12 “He‑Man (200X)” timed preorder closes this morning
If you’ve been eyeing the 200X‑era He‑Man in Mondo’s new 1/12 MOTU line, the timed window ends at 10:59 a.m. CT today.
Entertainment Earth “Drop Zone” heads‑up for today
Collector drops on Friday, Oct 17 include Mondo / Masters of the Universe (10 a.m. PT) and Super7 ReAction (12 p.m. PT). Set reminders if you chase timed exclusives.
Mezco Toyz unveils One:12 Collective “Marv” (Sin City)
Mezco revealed Marv in the One:12 Collective—up for preorder now around $116 with a loaded accessory kit.
🎬 Movies & TV (Superhero, Horror & Pop Culture)
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein hits theaters today
Del Toro’s take on the classic—with Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth—opens today (Oct 17) in U.S. theaters; it’s set to stream on Netflix Nov 7, 2025.
The Black Phone 2 dials into cinemas
Scott Derrickson’s sequel opens today; streaming is expected later on Peacock per Universal’s typical windowing pattern.
Marvel’s kid‑friendly crossover lands on Disney+
Marvel’s Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team‑Up—the first crossover between Spidey and His Amazing Friends and Iron Man and His Awesome Friends—is available to stream Oct 17.
New trailer: It: Welcome to Derry
A fresh look at the Pennywise prequel arrived this week; the series premieres Oct 26 on HBO/Max.
đź“š Comicbooks
Marvel confirms the Ultimate Universe wraps in 2026
Following NYCC announcements, Marvel’s current Ultimate Universe will conclude after Ultimate Endgame, with final issues rolling out through April 2026.
New Iron Man #1 by Joshua Williamson & Carmen Carnero (Jan 2026)
Revealed at NYCC: a fresh Iron Man run launches January 2026 from writer Joshua Williamson and artist Carmen Carnero; first look art and details are up now.
DC Black Label announces Sirens: Love Hurts
Tini Howard and Babs Tarr team on a new Gotham City Sirens miniseries, slated to start in February 2026 on Black Label.
BOOM! x DC crossover: Swamp Thing Is Killing the Children
Announced at NYCC, James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera unite Swamp Thing with the Slaughterverse in a one‑shot landing in 2026.