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!
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
The Prequel Trilogy
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!
