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Of course you do, it’s new and shiny and out in stores today
— but we’re not giving it away to just anyone.

Send a note telling us who you think the lead character really is in The Lord of the Rings (and why) to @ComicMix
on Twitter (you can click the link below) by Thursday, September 16th,
and a winner will be chosen at random. (If you’re not a member of the
Twitterverse yet, you Luddite, you can also just comment below.) There is
a runner-up prize as well, with extra ‘LOTR’ goodies, including a
poster. We’ll announce the lucky buggers on
September 17th. Here are some ground rules:

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

To enter, send who you think is the lead character in ‘Lord of the Rings’ and why to @ComicMix on Twitter or comment below (not anonymously, of course).

Your entry must be posted before Thursday, September 16th, 8 PM Eastern Time.

You may enter only once. No being tricksy now– we hates that.

One grand prize winner and one runner-up will be selected in a random
drawing. One Grand Prize Winner will receive The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Theatrical Editions + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray]
(valued at $99); One Runner-up Winner will receive 
‘Lord of the Rings’ merchandise (valued at $49).

Actor Kevin McCarthy, made famous by his role of Dr. Miles Bennell in Invasion of the Body Snatchers, passed away this past Saturday in Cape Cod; he was 96 years old.

McCarthy, who has been acting since 1938, has had an amazingly long career, acting even to this year, with many roles under his belt in the 90’s as well. A look at his IMDB page includes roles in movies, television, and even some voice-over work. His notable roles included Uncle Walt in the Twilight Zone movie, roles in Innerspace, Dark Tower, The Howling, and even a role as Marilyn Monroe’s husband in the 1961 film “The Misfits”. 

And while some in the later generations may recognize him as the evil R. J. Fletcher of Weird Al’s cinematic opus, UHF, it would be his role in Body Snatchers that would prove to be his most memorable. McCarthy would end up lending his memorable “You’re next!” performance in numerous spoofs and sci-fi projects… he even made a cameo as Dr. Bennell in the ’78 Body Snatchers remake, starring Donald Sutherland. Topping the list of off cameos though, McCarthy ended up appearing as Dr. Bennell in the 2003 Looney Toons: Back in Action movie– still in glorious black and white.

Kevin was married twice, once to Augusta Dabney, and then to Kate Crane. He had five children. Our condolences to his family.

Welcome once again to MOONSTONE MONDAY, a spotlight on one of the most prolific modern publishers in the Pulp genre!  Interviews abound today from writers and staff involved in Moonstone’s comic line RETURN OF THE ORIGINALS!!! Our Featured Interview is Moonstone’s Main Man, JOE GENTILE!!! Click on the Interview tab and read words from Win Scott Eckert, Tim Lasiuta, Howard Hopkins, Eric Fein, and Aaron Shaps!  Also check out Barry Reese’s latest column for a tip of the hat to Moonstone on its handling of a classic character!  And check back in this evening for Reviews, Reviews, Reviews!!! All on ALL PULP and MOONSTONE MONDAYS!!

Artist David Burton has a special place in his heart for painting scenes and characters from classic pulp fiction.  Learn from his interview his technique of working on pulp art, his favorite characters, and the reasons he has a passion for this medium!  Click on the INTERVIEWS tab and enjoy the full conversation!