Darran's Digest

Darran's Digest I blog, draw for fun... designing is my hobby that pays for itself. Sci-Phi[losopher], Purveyor of Nerdstalgia, Collector of Protoculture, and Monster Kid.
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Sci-Fi Socialist, RPG Ranger & Monster Marxist, former Collector of Protoculture & Purveyor of Nerdstalgia I design graphics, collect memories, and enjoy sharing things that I’m passionate about. Huge pop-culture, Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Kung-Fu nerd. I dig science, philosophy and enjoy learning about Marxist theory. Bodhisattva in training. DD214. On Your Left.

Warrior of Love Rainbowman
06/03/2026

Warrior of Love Rainbowman

Wabi Sabi - The Japanese Art of Perfect Imperfection
06/03/2026

Wabi Sabi - The Japanese Art of Perfect Imperfection

Wabi-sabi (侘寂) is a Japanese aesthetic and philosophical concept ce...

Jack Kirby’s Forgotten Manhunter: A short tale that didn’t get the ending it deserved, but started something bigger thro...
06/03/2026

Jack Kirby’s Forgotten Manhunter: A short tale that didn’t get the ending it deserved, but started something bigger through the years.

When comic fans talk about Jack Kirby’s DC work, the Fourth World usually dominates the conversation.

Electro Rock vs TKO
06/02/2026

Electro Rock vs TKO

SONG: Don't Stop The RockARTIST: Freestyle

SchoolHouse Rock - No More Kings - YouTube
06/02/2026

SchoolHouse Rock - No More Kings - YouTube

American Independence

The Crazy Story Behind Why Mattel Passed on STAR WARS… and Created HE-MAN Instead — GeekTyrant
06/01/2026

The Crazy Story Behind Why Mattel Passed on STAR WARS… and Created HE-MAN Instead — GeekTyrant

It’s one of the craziest “what if?” stories in toy history. Imagine sitting in a meeting with George Lucas before Star Wars exploded into a worldwide phenomenon and saying: “Nah, we’re good.” That’s exactly what Mattel did. Long before Masters of the Universe turned He-Man into an ‘8...

Darran’s Digest is a collection of essays, observations, and drawings. I write about things that catch my attention, ide...
05/31/2026

Darran’s Digest is a collection of essays, observations, and drawings. I write about things that catch my attention, ideas I’m working through, and topics I find interesting, and I occasionally share sketches and artwork along the way.

This is my new home for my blog and digital art site; featuring commentary, reviews, and personal essays about comics, sci-fi, pop culture, and art. Click to read Darran's Digest, by DaЯRaN HighT, a Substack publication.

THE EMERALD FOREST (1985, Powers Boothe, Meg Foster, John Boorman)
05/31/2026

THE EMERALD FOREST (1985, Powers Boothe, Meg Foster, John Boorman)

Theatrical trailer of "The Emerald Forest" by John Boorman. Starring Powers Boothe, Meg Foster, Charley Boorman, Yara Vaneau, William Rodriguez, Estee Chandl...

Two of my favorite Marvel that feature Red Sonja and Conan are not or comics ;)
05/31/2026

Two of my favorite Marvel that feature Red Sonja and Conan are not or comics ;)

The Boroughs (2026): A Neighborhood Worth Caring About: A Spoiler Free Impression
05/31/2026

The Boroughs (2026): A Neighborhood Worth Caring About: A Spoiler Free Impression

A Spoiler Free Impression

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