Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—This season of The Flash has brought about a ton of new faces- heroes, villains, supporting characters, and more. This episode, we get a bit of all those with The Darkness and the Light. Another breacher, as Earth-2 metahumans breaking through to our world are called, has made an appearance- Dr. Light (Malese Jow). […]
By Nolan P. Smith We are back once again to shine the massive spotlight called the internet on an outstanding project that needs YOUR help to get funded on the crowdfunding site, Kickstarter. This time, we take a look at a book that visually blew me away at first glance- are you ready for Anima? The amazing graphic novel by […]
By Nolan P. Smith Photographs by MrandMrsSmith, DimSumHottie, Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith (Victor Valley)– This past weekend, thousands of resident from across Southern California and even across other states came together to celebrate their love of pop culture as Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo made true believers out of the attendees that flocked to the Los Angeles Convention […]
By Nolan P. Smith Photos by the Pastrami Nation team (Jason T. Smith, MrandMrsSmith, DimSumHottie and Nolan P. Smith) One of the attractions to this past weekend’s Comikaze Expo was the Stan Lee Museum a space devoted to the father of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee. The museum featured just about anything Stan Lee- from original comic book pages he wrote, […]
By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Nolan P. Smith, Jason T. Smith, MrandMrsSmith and DimSumHottie To continue the cosplay coverage, we are proud to bring you more directly from the Comikaze Expo floor! From a female M. Bison, a peaceful Deadpool, the deadly Foot Clan, Minions, Dr. Strange and more, there was so much to see at the Expo! All […]
By Nolan P. Smith Today marks Dia De Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. On this today, people across the world pay their respects to the ones we have lost. We wanted to share with you all this amazing Dia De Los Muertos cosplay that we saw today at the Comikaze Expo today, as we remember all those that […]
Let’s Kickstart This! The Appex Effect : A Prologue to Chaos Theory Let’s Kickstart This! The Appex Effect : A Prologue to Chaos Theory Let’s Kickstart This! The Appex Effect : A Prologue to Chaos Theory Let’s Kickstart This! The Appex Effect : A Prologue to Chaos Theory By Nolan P. Smith It is time once again to shine the […]
Let’s Kickstart This! The Appex Effect : A Prologue to Chaos Theory Let’s Kickstart This! The Appex Effect : A Prologue to Chaos Theory By Nolan P. Smith It is time once again to shine the internet spotlight down on another stand out project on Kickstarter, so let’s Kickstart The Appex Effect! Written and illustrated by Joseph Falade, who is […]
Comic Book Store Drought in the High Desert Ends as Two Shops Emerge Comic Book Store Drought in the High Desert Ends as Two Shops Emerge Comic Book Store Drought in the High Desert Ends as Two Shops Emerge Comic Book Store Drought in the High Desert Ends as Two Shops Emerge Top- Robert Lamphere from QBC Toys and MoreBottom- […]
Comic Book Store Drought in the High Desert Ends as Two Shops Emerge Comic Book Store Drought in the High Desert Ends as Two Shops Emerge Top- Robert Lamphere from QBC Toys and MoreBottom- Henry and Cathy Henrich from Comic Cult HD By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Nolan P. Smith and Phillip Gutierrez (Victor Valley)—It has been years since […]
The Walking Dead Review- Thank You The Walking Dead Review- Thank You The Walking Dead Review- Thank You The Walking Dead Review- Thank You Steven Yeun as Glenn Rhee Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—This week’s episode of The Walking Dead is the most shocking episode this season- and dare I say, more shocking than […]
The Walking Dead Review- Thank You The Walking Dead Review- Thank You Steven Yeun as Glenn Rhee Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—This week’s episode of The Walking Dead is the most shocking episode this season- and dare I say, more shocking than any episode last season either. Titled “Thank You”, this episode tugs at […]
The Walking Dead Review- Thank You The Walking Dead Review- Thank You Steven Yeun as Glenn Rhee Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—This week’s episode of The Walking Dead is the most shocking episode this season- and dare I say, more shocking than any episode last season either. Titled “Thank You”, this episode tugs at […]
Cosplayer Spotlight: Peachy-Hime Cosplay Cosplayer Spotlight: Peachy-Hime Cosplay Cosplayer Spotlight: Peachy-Hime Cosplay Cosplayer Spotlight: Peachy-Hime Cosplay By Nolan P. Smith Cosplay fanatics of the world, rejoice! We are back once again with another Cosplayer Spotlight! Want to be considered to be featured? Shoot us an email at nolan@pastramination.com with a few photos of your cosplay, we would love to see […]
Cosplayer Spotlight: Peachy-Hime Cosplay Cosplayer Spotlight: Peachy-Hime Cosplay By Nolan P. Smith Cosplay fanatics of the world, rejoice! We are back once again with another Cosplayer Spotlight! Want to be considered to be featured? Shoot us an email at nolan@pastramination.com with a few photos of your cosplay, we would love to see your creativity shine! Now, onto this time’s spotlight: […]
Cosplayer Spotlight: Peachy-Hime Cosplay Cosplayer Spotlight: Peachy-Hime Cosplay By Nolan P. Smith Cosplay fanatics of the world, rejoice! We are back once again with another Cosplayer Spotlight! Want to be considered to be featured? Shoot us an email at nolan@pastramination.com with a few photos of your cosplay, we would love to see your creativity shine! Now, onto this time’s spotlight: […]
Valiant to Supply Retailers with Customized Battle Axes for Launch of WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR #1 – On Sale November 18th! Valiant to Supply Retailers with Customized Battle Axes for Launch of WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR #1 – On Sale November 18th! By Staff Reports In honor of the launch of Valiant’s latest tentpole ongoing series – WRATH […]
Valiant to Supply Retailers with Customized Battle Axes for Launch of WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR #1 – On Sale November 18th! Valiant to Supply Retailers with Customized Battle Axes for Launch of WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR #1 – On Sale November 18th! By Staff Reports In honor of the launch of Valiant’s latest tentpole ongoing series – WRATH […]
STAR WARS meets BLADE RUNNER in new animated excerpt from Poet Anderson …Of Nightmares Animated Novel Teaser STAR WARS meets BLADE RUNNER in new animated excerpt from Poet Anderson …Of Nightmares Animated Novel Teaser By Staff Reports Check out the animated novel teaser for Poet Anderson …Of Nightmares (Simon & Schuster), the new YA sci-fi thriller from multi-platinum artist Tom […]
STAR WARS meets BLADE RUNNER in new animated excerpt from Poet Anderson …Of Nightmares Animated Novel Teaser STAR WARS meets BLADE RUNNER in new animated excerpt from Poet Anderson …Of Nightmares Animated Novel Teaser By Staff Reports Check out the animated novel teaser for Poet Anderson …Of Nightmares (Simon & Schuster), the new YA sci-fi thriller from multi-platinum artist Tom […]
Let’s Kickstart This! The Man with Ten Thousand Eyes Let’s Kickstart This! The Man with Ten Thousand Eyes By Nolan P. Smith The vast landscape of the world of Kickstarter can be daunting, but it also has provided some amazing, creative projects. Projects like Terra Kaiju by Joe Badon- a project I backed and enjoyed the heck out of. Well, […]
Let’s Kickstart This! The Man with Ten Thousand Eyes Let’s Kickstart This! The Man with Ten Thousand Eyes By Nolan P. Smith The vast landscape of the world of Kickstarter can be daunting, but it also has provided some amazing, creative projects. Projects like Terra Kaiju by Joe Badon- a project I backed and enjoyed the heck out of. Well, […]
Noir and the Occult Cross Paths in Monster World Noir and the Occult Cross Paths in Monster World By Staff Reports Following the apocalyptic mayhem of GUNSUITS and BORNHOME and the monster spectacles BROKEN MOON and PROJECT NEMESIS, it’s time for something a little bit quieter at American Gothic Press, and that creepy hush will come from new series MONSTER […]
Noir and the Occult Cross Paths in Monster World Noir and the Occult Cross Paths in Monster World By Staff Reports Following the apocalyptic mayhem of GUNSUITS and BORNHOME and the monster spectacles BROKEN MOON and PROJECT NEMESIS, it’s time for something a little bit quieter at American Gothic Press, and that creepy hush will come from new series MONSTER […]
VIZ Media Expands the Naruto Catalog with Uzumaki Naruto: Illustrations Art Book and Naruto: Kakashi’s Story Novel VIZ Media Expands the Naruto Catalog with Uzumaki Naruto: Illustrations Art Book and Naruto: Kakashi’s Story Novel By Staff Reports VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, gives NARUTO fans the opportunity […]
VIZ Media Expands the Naruto Catalog with Uzumaki Naruto: Illustrations Art Book and Naruto: Kakashi’s Story Novel VIZ Media Expands the Naruto Catalog with Uzumaki Naruto: Illustrations Art Book and Naruto: Kakashi’s Story Novel By Staff Reports VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, gives NARUTO fans the opportunity […]
Bring The Thunder – Your First Look at THE MIGHTY THOR #1- Preview with Cosplay Variant Cover! Bring The Thunder – Your First Look at THE MIGHTY THOR #1- Preview with Cosplay Variant Cover! By Staff Reports This November, the lightning returns. Today, Marvel is pleased to present your new look at THE MIGHTY THOR #1 – the new ongoing […]
The Full Star Wars Episode VII-The Force Awakens Trailer is Here! The Full Star Wars Episode VII-The Force Awakens Trailer is Here! It is here! The new trailer for Star Wars Episode VII- The Force Awakens, is finally here after debuting on Monday Night Football! Check out the trailer below and leave a comment on what you thought!
Review by Nolan P. Smith For the second episode of the new season of AMC’s The Walking Dead, we needed something big to happen. With a very slow season of “Fear the Walking Dead” and last week’s somewhat uneventful season premiere, we needed the pace to pick up and for the fear of this apocalyptic world to return. Well, you […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith Written by Peter David Art by Will Sliney Publisher: Marvel Comics (Victor Valley)—With all the new titles and number one issues hitting right now from Marvel, it is easy to overlook a title here and there. One that should absolutely not be overlooked is the first issue of the new series starting Miguel O’Hara, the […]