Dr. Stuart Knott is a PhD graduate and a writer of horror fiction. A lifelong fan of videogames, comic books, and horror, action, and science-fiction films, Dr. Stuart Knott has published se… Read More

In July 1981, Shigeru Miyamoto and his team at Nintendo R&D1 created Donkey Kong, an arcade title that was not only one of the earliest examples of the platform genre but also introd… Read More

The Date: 18 June 2010The Venue: Sprint Center; Kansas City, MissouriThe Commentary: Michael Cole, Jerry “The King” Lawler, and Matt StrikerThe Referees: Mike Chioda… Read More

First appearingin 1941, Marvel Comics’ star-spangled super soldier, Captain Steve Rogers/Captain America, has become one of Marvel’s most recognisable and celebratedcharacter… Read More

Released: 21 December 2018Originally Released: 30 June 1982Developer: Nintendo R&D2Also Available For: Arcade, Atari, BBC Micro, Coleco Adam, ColecoVision, Family Computer Disk Sy… Read More

The Date: 9 July 2000The Venue:  Ocean Center; Daytona Beach, FloridaThe Commentary: Tony Schiavone, Scott Hudson, and Mark MaddenThe Referee: Billy SilvermanThe Stakes: Main eve… Read More

Sonic the Hedgehog was first introduced to gamers worldwide onJune 23 1991 and, since then, has become not only SEGA’s most enduring and popular character but also a beloved videog… Read More

Sonic the Hedgehog was first introduced to gamers worldwide onthis day back in 1991 and, since then, has become not only SEGA’s most enduring and popular character but also a belov… Read More

Sonic the Hedgehog was first introduced to gamers worldwide onJune 23 1991 and, since then, has become not only SEGA’s most enduring and popular character but also a beloved videog… Read More

As amusing detail in the Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 to 1994) episode “The Pegasus” (Burton, 1994) is that the crew and children of the U.S.S. Enterprise-D celebrate… Read More

Released: 1992Developer: Teeny Weeny GamesAlso Available For: Game Gear and Master System A Brief Background:Predator (McTiernan, 1987) was birthed from a simple concept: Rocky Bal… Read More

In 2013, DC Comics declared the 12th of June as “Superman Day”, a day for fans of the Man of Steel the world over to celebrate Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman, the superpowered vi… Read More

Sonic the Hedgehog was first introduced to gamers worldwide onJune 23 1991 and, since then, has become not only SEGA’s most enduring and popular character but also a beloved videog… Read More

Released: 1993Developer: Digital Image DesignAlso Available For: Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Game Gear, Master System, Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Super Entertainment… Read More

Throw on your proton pack and get ready to bust some ghosts because June 8th is, officially, “Ghostbusters Day”! Ghostbusters (Reitman, 1984) was first released on this day b… Read More

Released: 11 June 2010Director: Joe CarnahanDistributor: 20th Century FoxBudget: $100 to 110 millionStars: Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Sharlto… Read More

Sonic the Hedgehog was first introduced to gamers worldwide onJune 23 1991 and, since then, has become not only SEGA’s most enduring and popular character but also a beloved videog… Read More

To celebrate the release of the dismal RoboCop (Padilha, 2014) on home media, June 3rdwas declared “RoboCop Day” in the city of Detroit. While that movie wasn’t too imp… Read More

Sixty-five million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the Earth. These massive beasts existed for about 180 million years and came in all shapes and sizes, before finally going extinct following… Read More

The first issue of Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) was published in May of 1984. Since then, the TMNT have gone on to achieve worldwide mainstre… Read More

Since his explosive debut in May 1962, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s gamma-irradiated Jade Giant has been one of their most recognisable and successful characters thanks, in large part… Read More

The first issue of Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) was published in May of 1984. Since then, the TMNT have gone on to achieve worldwide mainstre… Read More

The first issue of Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) was published in May of 1984. Since then, the TMNT have gone on to achieve worldwide mainstre… Read More

To commemorate, the culminationof their long-running and successful X-Men movies, 20th Century Fox declared May 13th as “X-Men Day”, a day to celebrate all things Mutant and… Read More

When the Great Demon King Piccolo was released upon the world, he broadcasted a message on television declaring May 9th as “Piccolo Day”…and promptly celebrated by ann… Read More

The first issue of Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) was published in May of 1984. Since then, the TMNT have gone on to achieve worldwide mainstre… Read More

While May 4th is known the world overas Star Wars Day, many also choose to extend the celebrations of the course of three days, with one of them being the “Evil Star Wars Day&rdquo… Read More

Although May 4th is known the world overas Star Wars Day, many also chooseto celebrate the popular, generation-spanning science-fiction saga on May 5th as a play on the word “Sith… Read More

May 4th is known the world over as Star Wars Day thanks to being one of the most fitting and amusing puns ever devised (“May the Fourth be with you” in place of the tradition… Read More

In 1995, Marvel Comics created “National Superhero Day” and, in the process, provided comics and superhero fans the world over with a great excuse to celebrate their favourit… Read More

Audiences were first introduced to the horrific, biomechanical Xenomorphs in the classic science-fiction horror film Alien (Scott, 1979), in which an unsuspecting cargo crew investigates… Read More

In April of 1985, the first issue of the ground-breaking, twelve issue Crisis on Infinite Earths (Wolfman, et al, 1986) was published. This event, which was easily the biggest in DC Comi… Read More

Blind lawyer Matt Murdock first made his debut in Daredevil #1 in April of 1964 and was co-created by writer/editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with input from the legendary Jack K… Read More

Released: 1993Developer: SEGA A Brief Background:The Alien franchise (Various, 1979 to present) has certainly had a long and complicated history with videogame adaptations that inc… Read More

In April of 1985, the first issue of the ground-breaking, twelve issue Crisis on Infinite Earths (Wolfman, et al, 1986) was published. This event, which was easily the biggest in DC Comi… Read More

Though anime traces its origins back to around 1917, its characteristic visual style first rose to prominence in the sixties through the works of animator Osamu Tezuka and deve… Read More

The Date: 13 April 1997The Venue: ECW Arena; Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThe Commentary: Joey StylesThe Referee: John FineganThe Stakes: No disqualification singles match for the E… Read More

Released: October 1992Developer: Probe SoftwareAlso Available For: Amiga, Commodore 64, Game Boy, Game Gear, Master System, Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Sega Genesis, Super Ni… Read More

In April of 1985, the first issue of the ground-breaking, twelve issue Crisis on Infinite Earths (Wolfman, et al, 1986) was published. This event, which was easily the biggest in DC Comi… Read More

The Date: 17 March 2002The Venue: SkyDome; Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThe Commentary: Jim “J.R.” Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler The Referee: Mike ChiodaThe Stak… Read More

In April of 1985, the first issue of the ground-breaking, twelve issue Crisis on Infinite Earths (Wolfman, et al, 1986) was published. This event, which was easily the biggest in DC Comi… Read More

In February 1991, readers of The New Mutants were introduced to Wade W. Wilson, AKA the wise-cracking, fourth-wall-breaking Merc With a Mouth himself, Deadpool. Rob Liefeld and Fabian Ni… Read More

Anthony “Tony” Stark/Iron Man first lived, walked, and conquered in Tales of Suspense #39, published in March 1963 and brought to life by Marvel mastermind Stan Lee, Larry Li… Read More

Released: 22 March 2024Director: Gil KenanDistributor: Columbia PicturesBudget: $100 millionStars: Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Callie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Dan A… Read More

So, for no better reason than “Mar.10” resembling Mario’s name, March 10th is widely regarded as being “Mario Day”, a day to celebrate Nintendo’s port… Read More

So, for no better reason than “Mar.10” resembling Mario’s name, March 10th is widely regarded as being “Mario Day”, a day to celebrate Nintendo’s port… Read More

“Talk about your psalms, talk about “John 3:16”…Austin 3:16 says I just whupped your ass!” With those immortal words, spoken by the legendary pro wrestler … Read More

So, for no better reason than “Mar.10” resembling Mario’s name, March 10th is widely regarded as being “Mario Day”, a day to celebrate Nintendo’s port… Read More

So, for no better reason than “Mar.10” resembling Mario’s name, March 10th is widely regarded as being “Mario Day”, a day to celebrate Nintendo’s port… Read More

On 21 February 1986, The Legend of Zelda (Nintendo EAD, 1986) was first released in Japan. The creation of legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka, The Legend of Zeld… Read More

Upon the release of Pokémon: Blue Version and Pokémon: Red Version (Game Freak, 1996), a new crazeswept through playgrounds across the world. An entire generation grew up e… Read More

On 21 February 1986, The Legend of Zelda (Nintendo EAD, 1986) was first released in Japan. The creation of legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka, The Legend of Zeld… Read More

Upon the release of Pokémon: Blue Version and Pokémon: Red Version (Game Freak, 1996), a new crazeswept through playgrounds across the world. Entire generations have grown… Read More

Released: 14 February 2024Director: S. J. ClarksonDistributor: Sony Pictures ReleasingBudget: $80 millionStars: Dakota Johnson, Tahar Rahim, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Is… Read More

Writer: Steven Grant – Artist: Mike Zeck Story Title: “Circle of Blood”Published: 8 October 1985 (cover-dated January 1986) Story Title: “Back to the War… Read More

On 21 February 1986, The Legend of Zelda (Nintendo EAD, 1986) was first released in Japan. The creation of legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka, The Legend of Zeld… Read More

Upon the release of Pokémon: Blue Version and Pokémon: Red Version (Game Freak, 1996), a new crazeswept through playgrounds across the world. Entire generations have grown… Read More

Story Title: “The Prophecy of Madame Web!”Published: 12 August 1980 (cover-dated November 1980)Writer: Dennis O’NeilArtist: John Romita Jr. The Background:After a… Read More

On 21 February 1986, The Legend of Zelda (Nintendo EAD, 1986) was first released in Japan. The creation of legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka, The Legend of Zeld… Read More

Upon the release of Pokémon: Blue Version and Pokémon: Red Version (Game Freak, 1996), a new crazeswept through playgrounds across the world. Entire generations grew up wit… Read More

Following a highly anticipated release, bolstered by an extravagant marketing and release schedule, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (SEGA Technical Institute, 1992) not onlyimproved on every aspect… Read More

January sees the celebration of two notable dates in science-fiction history, with January 2 christened “National Science Fiction Day” to coincide with the birth date of the… Read More

The Date: 21 January 2001The Venue: New Orleans Arena; New Orleans, LouisianaThe Commentary: Jim “J.R.” Ross and Jerry “The King” LawlerThe Stipulation: T… Read More

January sees the celebration of two notable dates in science-fiction history, with January 2 christened “National Science Fiction Day” to coincide with the birth date of the… Read More

January sees the celebration of two notable dates in science-fiction history, with January 2 christened “National Science Fiction Day” to coincide with the birth date of the… Read More

January sees the celebration of two notable dates in science-fiction history, with January 2 christened “National Science Fiction Day” to coincide with the birth date of the… Read More

January sees the celebration of two notable dates in science-fiction history, with January 2 christened “National Science Fiction Day” to coincide with the birth date of the… Read More

January sees the celebration of two notable dates in science-fiction history, with January 2 christened “National Science Fiction Day” to coincide with the birth date of the… Read More

January sees the celebration of two notable dates in science-fiction history, with January 2 christened “National Science Fiction Day” to coincide with the birth date of the… Read More

January sees the celebration of two notable dates in science-fiction history, with January 2 christened “National Science Fiction Day” to coincide with the birth date of the… Read More

The Date: 8 January 2006The Venue: Pepsi Arena; Albany, New YorkThe Commentary: Joey Styles, Jerry “The King” Lawler, and Jonathan “The Coach” CoachmanThe… Read More

The Date: 14 October 2007The Venue: Arena at Gwinnett; Duluth, GeorgiaThe Commentary: Mike Tenay and Don WestThe Referee: Rudy Charles and Andrew ThomasThe Stakes: Main event sin… Read More

Released: 17 March 2023Director: James WanDistributor: Warner BrothersBudget: $205 millionStars: Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Randall Park, Temuera Morrison, an… Read More

Released: 15 July 1988Director: John McTiernanDistributor: 20th Century FoxBudget: $25 to 35 millionStars: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, Paul Gle… Read More

Over the years, there have been many theories about when the world will end but one of the more prevalent was the mistaken belief that doomsday would befall us on December 21st 2012 base… Read More

Released: 16 November 1990Director: Chris ColumbusDistributor: 20th Century FoxBudget: $18 millionStars: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O’Hara, John Hear… Read More

Story Title: “Between Two Dooms!”Published: August 1967Writer: Bob HaneyArtists: Nick Cardy The Background:In November 1941, readers of More Fun Comics were introduced… Read More

Air Date: 18 December 1966Director: Chuck Jones and Ben WashamOriginal Network: CBSBudget: $315,000Stars: Boris Karloff, June Foray, Dallas McKennon, Thurl… Read More

Story Title: “The Submarine Strikes”Published: November 1941Writer: Mort WeisingerArtists: Paul Norris The Background:In April 1939, writer/artist Bill Everett introduc… Read More

The Date: 3 December 2006The Venue: James Brown Arena; Augusta, GeorgiaThe Commentary: Joey Styles and TazzThe Referee: Mickie HensonThe Stakes: Extreme Elimination Chamber match… Read More

To celebrate the release of this very movie, I’ve been setting aside every Monday in November to celebrate Captain Marvel, specifically the Carol Danvers incarnation of the charact… Read More

The Date: 26 November 1987The Venue: Richfield Coliseum; Richfield Township, OhioThe Commentary: Jim “J.R.” Ross and Paul HeymanThe Referee: Earl HebnerThe Stipulatio… Read More

In the episode “Me2” (Bye, 1988) of the classic British science-fiction comedy show Red Dwarf (1988 to 2020), it is revealed the Arnold Rimmer’s (Chris Barrie) last wor… Read More

After the release of Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic Team, 1991), Sonic firmly established himself as the hot new gaming icon and catapulted SEGA to the forefront of the “Console Wars&rd… Read More

Released: 17 November 2023Director: Eli RothDistributor: TriStar Pictures / Sony Pictures ReleasingBudget: $15 millionStars: Nell Verlaque, Patrick Dempsey, G… Read More

On this day, the 23rd of November, in 1963, the longest-running and most successful science-fiction television series ever, Doctor Who, first aired on BBC One in the United Kingdom. Sinc… Read More

The Date: 28 June 1998The Venue: Civic Arena; Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThe Commentary: Jim “J.R.” Ross and Jerry “The King” LawlerThe Referee: Tim WhiteThe Stak… Read More

To celebrate the release of The Marvels (DaCosta, 2023), I’m setting aside every Monday in November to celebrate the character of Captain Marvel, specifically the Carol Danvers inc… Read More

To celebrate the release of Justice League (Snyder/Whedon, 2017), DC Comics named November 18 “Justice League Day”. Sadly, this clashes with another pop culture holiday but… Read More

In November of 1961, readers of Marvel Comics witnessed four intrepid explorers be bathed in mysterious cosmic rays and forever changed. On that day, they became known as the Fantastic F… Read More

When readers were first introduced to the character of James Howlett, better known by the names “Logan” and “Wolverine”, it was in the pages of The Incredible Hul… Read More

To celebrate the release of The Marvels (DaCosta, 2023), I’m setting aside every Monday in November to celebrate the character of Captain Marvel, specifically the Carol Danvers inc… Read More

The Date: 5 November 1994The Venue: ECW Arena; Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThe Commentary: Joey StylesThe Referee: Freddie GilbertThe Stakes: ECW Death Match between rivals / impro… Read More

Toho’s famous atomic beast, and easily the most recognisable kaiju in the entire world, Gojira first emerged to wreck the city of Tokyo on this day all the way back in 1954 and, in… Read More

Doors of DarknessThis collection of 27 short horror stories incudes my quirky creature-feature, “Mounds”. Click Here to Pre-Order on Amazon Flash Horror Fiction ContestM… Read More

The Day of the Dead (or Dia de los Muertos) is a traditional Latin American holiday on which, every November 1st, the lives of deceased loved ones are celebrated with food, drink, partie… Read More

Starting life asthe ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts, Halloween is largely associated not just with ghosts… Read More

Released: 30 August 1996Director: Tim PopeDistributor: Miramax FilmsBudget: $13 million (estimated)Stars: Vincent Pérez, Mia Kirshner, Richard Brooks, Thuy Trang, Iggy Pop, Tho… Read More

Asterix the Gaul (and his best friend Obelix) first debuted on 29 October 1959 as a serial in the French/Belgium magazine Pilote. Since then, the plucky Gauls have gone on to have many a… Read More

The Date: 25 October 1998The Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena; Paradise, NevadaThe Commentary: Tony Schiavone, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, and Mike TenayThe Referee: Micki… Read More