Highlights in Fandom History – Mid to End of May

Topic: Highlights in Fandom History – Mid to End of May

Today, I will highlight interesting events in “fandom” history during the middle of May to the end of May (between May 15th and May 31st) for the following fandoms:

Television

On May 26, 2012: Toonami is revived on Adult Swim as a Saturday night action block, which includes several anime programs.

Manga

On May 21, 2010: Viz Media launched an online English version of Ikki magazine.

Comics

On May 16, 1939: Batman debuts in Detective Comics Vol 1 #27.

Disney

May 15, 1987: Disneyland park introduces Disney Dollars currency

I have a couple of these in my collection!

Star Wars

The two weeks at the end of May are important for Star Wars History. All, but one of the Star Wars theatrical releases, debuted between May 16 & May 25. Below are the debuts of each of the Star Wars films, that have been released so far (I Hope Disney continues this tradition!):

The Original Trilogy

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope – May 25, 1977

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back – May 21, 1980

Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi – May 25, 1983

The Prequel Trilogy

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace – May 19, 1999

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones – May 16, 2002

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith – May 19, 2005

Today, May 25, 2013 marks the 36th Anniversary of the original release of Star Wars and also marks the 30th Anniversary of the release of Return of the Jedi!

Highlights in Fandom History – Beginning of May

Topic: Highlights in Fandom History – Beginning of May

Today, I am starting a new blog topic that will highlight interesting events in “fandom” history. The plan is to post select historical events that took place within a two-week time period. Below are select historical events that took place sometime in the beginning of May (between May 1st and May 15th) for the following fandoms:

Anime

On May 14, 2005: Samurai Champloo premiered on the Adult Swim anime block.

Books

On May 3, 1937: Margaret Mitchell won the Pulitzer Prize in fiction for Gone With the Wind.

Comics

On May 10th, 1962: The Incredible Hulk #1 published by Marvel Comics and written by the legendary Stan Lee was available on news stands for purchase.

Disney

On May 8, 2011: World premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides at Disneyland Park in California.

Films

On May 1, 1941: Citizen Kane directed by film star Orson Welles, considered by many to be the GREATEST AMERICAN MOVIE OF ALL TIME, premiered in New York.

Music

On May 4, 1959: First Grammy Awards Ceremony was held in both Los Angeles and New York to recognize and honor musical accomplishments.