Life has been a bit of a whirlwind these past few months for various reasons so I’m very happy Christmas Eve is finally here and I can just concentrate on relaxing… and eating my own weight in festive food, of course. All with my new furry housemate by my side for the first time who has already made this Christmas very special, and my closest friends who, alongside wee Smudge, have become family this year. ❤️

I’m also really enjoying what I’ve been publishing for all you lot out there this holiday season, and the next two days (and indeed next week) are no exception. Regular readers will know I take Christmas Day and Boxing Day off from social media every year, so I’m here not only to wish you A Very Merry Christmas but also to fill you in on the posts coming while I’m away.

Tomorrow the Transformers At Christmas 40th anniversary series hits a milestone with the very first Marvel UK annual; a series of books that contain some of the very best stories (and art) the comic produced. Then on Boxing Day there’ll be a special addition to the Beano 80th Anniversary section of the blog when I take a look at the brilliant Dandy/Beano Fifty Golden Years book from 1987. So, two great books to curl up with when you’re too full to move.

I hope you all have a fantastic couple of days full of whatever makes Christmas for you. Personally, I’ll be unwrapping accessories for my Switch 2, a new cat bed for Smudge and new toys I hope he and I will be having plenty of energetic fun with! Then, with both our bellies packed with delicious turkey and ham I’m sure he’ll be able to convince me of a cat nap or two.

Merry Christmas everyone!

CHRiSTMAS 2025