Paranormal Science - Haunted Mansion Magazines

This intriguing Limited Edition (LE 2500) pin from the 2010 "Haunted Mansion Magazines" series depicts a fictional magazine cover titled "Paranormal Science," dated August 2010. The artwork features a prominent, stylized black raven with piercing red eyes, accompanied by a smaller raven, giving the pin an eerie, gothic aesthetic. The cover includes playful, macabre headlines such as "Raven Care 101," "Nevermore is NOW! Breeding a Better Black Bird," and "Plus: Can you hear them now? Getting better reception from the other side!". This pin, released as the eighth in a 12-pin monthly collection at Disneyland Resort, creatively ties into the iconic Haunted Mansion attraction. The raven and the famous phrase "Nevermore" are direct allusions to Edgar Allan Poe's renowned narrative poem "The Raven," first published in January 1845, which tells the story of a distraught lover visited by a mysterious, talking raven. While not a direct character in the Haunted Mansion ride itself, the raven perfectly embodies the spooky and supernatural atmosphere that has made the attraction a fan favorite since its opening at Disneyland on August 9, 1969. Collectors highly value this pin for its unique concept within the series, its subtle yet strong connection to classic gothic literature, and its celebration of the Haunted Mansion's enduring mystique.