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THE MISADVENTURES OF SPENCER SPOOK

One of numerous Casper clones, Spencer Spook was cut from a similar cloth--er, shroud. Spence originally appeared in GIGGLE COMICS from Creston Publications, an early imprint of the American Comics Group, aka ACG, owned by ex-con and pornographer Ben Sangor and his partner, Paul Sampliner.

This issue takes over from the previous 99 issues of GIGGLE COMICS and is repackaged as new. It's still good for a few yuks.

SPENCER SPOOK #100 (ACG, March-April 1955)

Created by Hubie Karp (script) and Ken Champin (art)

BLUMHOUSE PLANS NEW VERSION OF 'THE EXORCIST'

I don't know if I'm ready for another take on THE EXORCIST, but I guess there's no choice in the matter. The article below from THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER is sure taking it tongue-in-cheek, which gives you an idea on how the concept is being viewed. One thing it's got going for it is a good cast. The big question is: what kind of a script are they going to get to ply their talents?

John Leguizamo Joins Scarlett Johansson in New ‘The Exorcist’ Horror Movie for Blumhouse, Universal (Exclusive)

Mike Flanagan, known for his Stephen King adaptations 'Gerald's Game' and 'Doctor Sleep,' is writing and will direct the feature film.

By Borys Kit | March 4, 2026 | Hollywoodreporter.com

John Leguizamo has joined the head-spinning cast of Mike Flanagan’s untitled The Exorcist feature, Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Morgan Creek Entertainment’s new take on the horror classic.

Flanagan wrote the script and is directing and producing the new feature, promising a “fresh and bold” take on the demonic possession story.

And the feature, which begins production next week, is easily the most brightly starred Exorcist project in years. Scarlett Johansson, Jacobi Jupe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane are already loading up on the holy water.

Flanagan wrote the script and is directing and producing the new feature that is not a remake nor a sequel but set in the Exorcist “universe.”

While plot details are being kept under the sheets, it is known that Johansson plays a mother and Jupe her son. Leguizamo may be playing an antagonist.

Universal Pictures will release the new film theatrically and has set a March 12, 2027, release date.