Christmas Countdown Day #6: Sabrina rescues Salem (Sabrina: The Teenage Witch)

In the Sabrina: The Teenage Witch episode A Girl and Her Cat (season 1 episode 11), Sabrina Spellman would have to rescue Salem Saberhagen for Christmas. Prior to that, Sabrina and Salem had gotten into a little fight. And that was due to him causing trouble at home and at the pizza restaurant he got them thrown out of. Although, Sabrina was mad at him, she wasn't intending on leaving Salem in the alley but he told her he could find his own way home. However, he didn't make it home because as soon as he was leaving the alley, Salem was accidentally hit by Rex, a little boy riding a bike and knocked out.

After hiting Salem, Rex decided to take him back to his house and unfortunately for Salem soon realized he was being held captive. He called home to get help but he could only give Sabrina little clues to where he was since he wasn't quite sure exactly where he was. And it didn't help that Rex told Sabrina that Salem was his cat now. Salem did try to escape but none of his plans worked out. However, Sabrina did eventually figure out where Salem was but it was going to take a little creative use of magic to get him back. I couldn't help laughing when Rex was yelling that Santa stole his cat. Especially since he's the one that stole a cat.

Quote: Zelda and Hilda Spellman (Sabrina: The Teenage Witch)

Zelda: What smells so sweet?

Hilda: Revenge.

~ Zelda and Hilda Spellman, Sabrina: The Teenage Witch season 1 episode 12: Trial by Fury

(gif Credit: Anna  star-beans)

(Sabrina: The Teenage Witch season 1 episode 12: Trial by Fury)

Fashion Meets Comics: Sabrina Spellman

I've been rewatching Sabrina: The Teenage Witch and it's hard not to notice all the cute clothes that Sabrina Spellman wore. So in between casting spells that tend to go awry to trying to deal with high school, college and life in general, Sabrina's wardrobe was cute and stylish. I like that there were trendy pieces mixed in with classic ones which created a fun style that perfectly represented Sabrina.

An outfit that I like is this purple turtleneck paired with a multi print mini skirt. I really love the print and silhouette of this skirt, sometimes something simple makes the biggest statement. This is such a cute look but when Sabrina wore it, it was during the fall and she wore tights with it. For this Fashion Meets Comics, I wanted to make it a more summery look.

(Sabrina: The Teenage Witch season 1 episode 10: Sweet & Sour Victory)

Beauty: Five Hairstyles I Love

Something I really like about a lot TV shows is how realistic the hairstyles are. The styles look like something you could actually do yourself. From a Curly Afro to Top Knot, here are five gorgeous and fun styles that I really love.


Curly Afro - Roxy Jones (Hunters)

Roxy's hair is so big, voluminous and curly. It's absolutely beautiful. The show Hunters may be set in the 1970s but her hair is chic in any decade.

Art of the Day: Sabrina Spellman

Artwork: Sabrina by Lisa Sterle

Fashion Meet Comics: Sabrina Spellman Tote Bag

I'm a big Sabrina Spellman fan and I really want this tote bag, isn't it cute? Even Salem is featured on it. From looking at the measurements, this is a pretty big bag making it perfect for carrying a bunch of my stuff during the summer (or any other time of the year).

Sabrina Tote Bag                                           $19.99                             Betty and Veronica (shop.bettyandveronica.com)

- Canvas

- Width: 14.75 inches   Height: 15.75 inches

Art of the Day: Harvey Kinkle and Sabrina Spellman

Artwork: Harvey and Sabrina by Nick Robles

The "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" TV Series Premieres Today

Is October the month of the Witch? Well it sure seems like it is at least for TV because Charmed premiered on the 14th, the Good Witch Halloween movie aired on the 21st and today is the premiere of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. All 20 episodes of the first season of the show is available on Netflix and the show is based on the comic book Chilling Adventures of Sabrina by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa with illustrations by Robert Hack.

Initially, I wasn't the big fan of the Chilling Adventure of Sabrina after reading the first issue and that's because I prefer my Archie Comics to be a bit more humorous and not so dark and grim. However, I am planning on giving both the book and the TV show a chance. You never know, I just might find a new favorite show (and book).

Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Ross Lynch, Lucy Davis, Chance Perdomo, Michelle Gomez, Jaz Sinclair, Tati Gabrielle and more

Description:

As her 16th birthday nears, Sabrina must choose between the witch world of her family and the human world of her friends. Based on the Archie comic.

365 Days of Books of Interest: Day #246: The Complete Sabrina The Teenage Witch vol #1

I think these collected volumes are a great value for your money because the book contains hundreds of pages of stories. Although, I've read some older Sabrina comics I don't think I've ever read any from the 60s. I'm very interested in reading this.

Book: The Complete Sabrina The Teenage Witch volume #1 by various writers and artists

Publication: December 12, 2016

Description:

It's back to the beginning with Sabrina in this first of a new series compiling the entire history of everyone's favorite Teenage Witch! This black and white graphic novel chronologically collects all the stories starring Sabrina The Teenage Witch from 1962 to 1965.

365 Days of Books of Interest: Day #90: The Magic of Sabrina the Teenage Witch

Yes, I am definitely posting this a little late but I love reading Sabrina The Teenage Witch comics and this is one that I have not read yet. What I find interesting about any of the Sabrina comics is that either her magic, her aunts' magic or some other magical person's magic always end up causing some kind of problem with bad spells. Which generally makes the Sabrina comics a fun read.

Book: The Magic of Sabrina the Teenage Witch by Bill Golliher with illustrations by Holly G!

Description:

Sabrina is really a half-witch (her mother is a 'mortal', while her father was a warlock) and she lives with her two witch aunts. These stories collect the best modern Sabrina stories and feature all the key supporting cast members.

Five Archie Comics' Characters I Wish Had Their Own Comic Book Series

I am not embarrassed to say that I am a huge fan of Archie Comics, you should see all the boxes of comics that I have. But that's not why I'm writing this post. I'm writing because as much as I love reading Archie Comics I wish there were even more of them.

And now that the company has gotten a huge boost from the All-New Archie series and the All-New Jughead series, I think it would be nice if they offered fans even more. There is some good news to report, there will be a new Betty & Veronica series out sometime later this year. It will be written and illustrated by Adam Hughes. Kevin Keller will also be getting a new series and it will be written and illustrated by Dan Parent. In the new series, Kevin will be a little older trying to make his way in the world. I am so looking forward to reading both of those new series.

With that said, there are five Archie Comics' characters I wish had a series:


1. Sabrina, The Teenage Witch

I'm not sure how Sabrina will fit into this All-New Archie Universe but I think it would be fun to see her. However, I would prefer if it was cheerful, fun and light-hearted instead of dark and gritty. It would be a great alternative for fans who are looking for something different than the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. And the series must still include lots of magic.  



2. Chuck and Nancy

I would love it if there was a Chuck and Nancy comic book series. I always liked Chuck Clayton and Nancy Woods but I always felt like they never really got a chance to shine especially Nancy. I love that these long time sweethearts are both into the arts with Chuck drawing and creating comics while Nancy is a painter. 



3. Reggie

Reggie Mantle is a world class jerk but it's so much fun to watch him fall flat on his face especially after one of his pranks backfire. This egotistical ladies man has been trying to show up Archie for years and he's just the character to relish having his own series.



4. Midge and Moose

It's it about time Midge Klump and Moose Mason share in some of the spotlight. I'm sure there is more to Moose than being the big dumb jock and Midge is more than just his girlfriend. With their own series writers can add more depth to their characters.



5. Ethel

Ethel Muggs always struck me as geek girl who had all of these interesting aspects to her character but all was shown was her big crush on Jughead. Giving Ethel her own series would be just what this character needs including giving her a new love interest.


I'm so glad that Archie Comics has started to become popular again. For some reason, some fans had started to lose interest in the company's comic books. As for me, I have been a fan from the moment I bought my first Betty & Veronica comic when I was a little girl. I hope that with time they will introduce more series because I think it would be great to see different characters leading their own series.

Book Review: Sabrina: The Teen-Age Witch issue #27

Book: Sabrina: The Teen-Age Witch issue #27

Edition: Single Print Edition

Rating: 5 stars

Review:

This is another issue I found in the discount bin at the comic book store. The cover may not be in the best condition but it was still a good read. This was published in 1975 and the funny thing is, I couldn't find any credit for the writers and artists for any of the stories. Perhaps they didn't start listing them until later on. In this issue, there were four Sabrina stories and one Li'l Jinx short story.


Story #1: "Salem Sing Along"

In this story, Sabrina's Aunt Hilda was not enjoying the song that Sabrina was singing. She felt the song was too modern and too kind and caring, certainly not something that a witch should be singing. Plus, Hilda preferred the old songs. Feeling defeated, Sabrina went up to the attic to think and wound up finding some of Hilda's old music books. After she found a song that she really liked, Sabrina went to go play it for her aunt. However, she had no idea that playing the song would cause so much trouble.

When she played the song, it was like she conjured a spell because it was a total magical disaster causing all types of problems around the house. But that turned out to be a good thing for Sabrina because Aunt Hilda no longer had a problem with the song Sabrina used to sing.



Story #2: "Not Wanted!" (Li'l Jinx)

In this short story, Li'l Jinx had a cold and couldn't go out to play with her friend Gi Gi.



Story #3: "Cold Wave"

On a very hot and sunny day, Harvey came over for a visit and couldn't help commenting on how cool it was in Sabrina's house. He had no idea it was magic keeping the house cool and in a rare display of kindness Aunt Hilda placed a spell on Harvey to keep him cool once he left the house.

It wasn't until Sabrina's Uncle Ambrose pointed out a problem in the kitchen that everyone realized that Hilda's magic was malfunctioning. They had to call in the Zelda, the Head Witch to fix all of Hilda's spells. It's a good thing Sabrina remembered the spell casted on Harvey before it was too late.



Story #4: "A Spell in the Sun"

Sabrina, Hilda and Ambrose take in a day at the beach but Hilda was not enjoying herself. From a rambunctious little boy who kept tossing sand in her face to a rude teenager, Hilda used a little magic to make the day better but her attempt to enjoy a meal on the beach may have created some unexplainable trouble for the family.



Story #5: "Pocus Hocus"

This last story has Sabrina assisting Harvey in a magic show. Seeing how horrible he was doing with his act, Sabrina cast a few spells to help him out. Thanks to Sabrina's help the audience thought Harvey was only pretending to be a bad magician. Too bad Harvey wasn't in on it because despite all the cheers from the audience he ended up being confused with how the show turned out.


Having magical powers doesn't make life easy, it seems to cause nothing but trouble for Sabrina and her family. Even when they try to help, it turns out wrong. I love reading these old comics, they're so much fun. The stories were written as light and humorous with the artwork showing all the zaniness that occurs.

Throwback Thursday: Sabrina The Teenage Witch

Sabrina The Teenage Witch is still one of my favorite TV series. I love how crazy and zany this show was from Sabrina's magic messing up and causing all types of problems to Salem always getting into trouble. Sabrina went through so many life changes on this show but her biggest one was nearly marrying the wrong guy in the series finale. But thankfully she found her way to the person who always had her heart, Harvey.

I can't believe it's been 19 years since the first season premiered back in 1996.

Book Review: Sabrina's Holiday Spectacular #2

Book: Sabrina's Holiday Spectacular issue #2 (1994) by Dan Parent

Rating: 4 stars

Review:

This whole book was full of holiday cheer and the stories were really funny. The first story Holi Dazed & Confused, which was in three parts had Sabrina trying to find her aunt Hilda and her two friends Eyeda and Cleara. They were all sent back in time (without their memories) to various holidays, all thanks to Della the Head Witch, who didn't approve of Sabrina's Thanksgiving dinner party.

First, Sabrina had to go back to save the first Thanksgiving and to find Eyeda. Then to the North Pole where Cleara even without her memory helped Santa figure out the whole flying animal solution. And lastly, to Father Time to get her Aunt Hilda who unfortunately thought she was the babysitter for Baby New Year and wouldn't let Sabrina and Father Time take the baby away from her.

After everyone was found and their memories restored, they went back to enjoy their Thanksgiving meal and Sabrina even figured out a way to make Della happy about the holiday.

The second story Yule Yow, had Salem the cat doing good deeds for several animals while he took a walk around the neighborhood. This was very cute

In the third story Concrete Thinking, Harvey decided to play a prank on Sabrina since she took too long shopping in the store while he waited for her outside in the cold and snow. But she totally got him back even though he didn't remember since she reversed the spell. Hey at least she got a good laugh out it.

In the last story True To Type, Sabrina was in such a good mood that she went around town casting spells trying to help people out, despite her Aunt Hilda's warning that Della the Head Witch has been keeping her eye out on Sabrina to make sure she's acting like a witch.

So warning disregarded, Sabrina decided to help a very cold police officer stay warm and avoid the rain, she helped a woman with her plant and another woman when her grocery bag ripped. Unfortunately, all of her helping turned out bad for all the people she tried to help. However, it worked in her favor with Della who thought Sabrina was truly out their causing mischief and ruining mortals lives.

These were all nice fun holiday stories. Perfect for the holiday season.