This Week in Geek 02/18/24

This Week in Geek is a weekly roundup of news, happenings, articles, and posts centered around all things geek. Kick back, catch up, and geek out! (All links will open in a new tab.)

In the News

• X-Men ’97 is Coming to Disney+ (Geekster)

• Paramount+ and Peacock Are in Talks to Merge Into a Single Streaming Service (Cord Cutters News)

• Taco Bell Will Be Offering Chicken Nuggets This Year (Brand Eating)

• Nicolas Cage in Talks For “Spider-Man Noir” Series (Dark Horizons)

• Wizards of the Coast Celebrates Dungeons & Dragon’s 50th Anniversary With New Releases (The Toy Book)

• A New Space Ghost Comic Series is Coming From Dynamite This May (Comicon)

• A First Person Star Wars Mandalorian Game in in Developement (Insider Gaming)

• Marvel/DC Crossover Series of the ’90s Will Be Reprinted (Pop Geeks)

Articles & Stories

• West Week Ever: Pop Culture in Review 02/16/24 (West Week Ever)

• 15 of the Most Valuable G.I. Joe Collectibles From the 1980s (Mental Floss)

• The Complete Star Trek Timeline Explained (Screen Rant)

• Tracing the Evolution of Handheld Gaming Consoles (Wealth of Geeks)

• Best Fantastic Four Comics Ranked (CBR)

• The Rise and Fall of Burger King’s Meatloaf Sandwich (Retroist)

• 15 Unforgettable Heel Turns That Rocked Pro Wrestling (Pro Wrestling Stories)

• The Most Underrated Action Movies of the 1980s (Den of Geek)

• Why Cassette Tapes Are Making a Comeback (MSN)

• 10 Insane Facts About the Creator of Beanie Babies (Listverse)

• 5 Awesome Things on eBay This Week (Plaid Stallions)

New on Geekster This Week

• Do You Remember? The Beastmaster

• Wax Pack Flashback: E.T. Trading Cards from 1982

• Wizards: The Podcast Guide to Comics | Dark Book ’98 Bonus Episode

• Retro Romance: Top 10 ’80s Movies to Melt Your Heart on Valentine’s Day

• Rom-Com Royalty: 10 Julia Roberts and Meg Ryan Classics for Your ’90s Valentine’s Day

• Retro Ramblings: Highlights From an Old Toys ‘R’ Us Sales Paper

• Remember That Show? Podcast | Episode 7 – Studs