That’s one deadly team! Marvel Comics announced today that the Thunderbolts is getting a total overhaul for its Marvel NOW relaunch, and it’s team members aren’t exactly team players. Written by Daniel Way with art by Steve Dillon, the team will now be led by General Thunderbolt Ross, better known as the Red Hulk these days, and includes Deadpool, Elektra, […]
Fight! Team Ninja revealed another character for it’s fifth outing in the Dead or Alive series. Check out the video below which showcases Mila, an up and coming MMA fighter who can take a punch. The action, the environments, they all look amazing! Dead or Alive 5 hits stores September 25th! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oNG2lzbBzQ&w=640&h=360]
Hey Jack! Samurai Jack was THE best cartoon on Cartoon Network, hands down, but it’s been gone for years. With hopes of a new series, a movie, anything, fans finally got some word, straight from the man himself. IGN spoke to series creator and visionary Genndy Tartakovsky about the long rumored new Samurai Jack project, and here’s what he said: […]
I can’t wait for this to finally be released! Check out the newest preview for The Dark Knight Rises Part 1, which hits stores September 25th from Warner Home Video. Every preview I see gets me more and more ready for this epic to be animated. Don’t know what The Dark Knight Rises is? Ok, I’ll throw out some key […]
Another modern day classic may be headed to the silver screen. Y: The Last Man looks to be on it’s way, as Vulture reported that sources have revealed that the project is a priority for New Line Cinema. A script the studio is pleased with is in, which comes from Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia, both former Jericho writers. So, […]
Award time! The Harvey Awards were presented this weekend, and the books that won it are very deserving, no questions. Winners include Mark Waid’s amazing run on Daredevil, the awesome anthology series Dark Horse Presents, and what I think is one of the best hardcovers to ever be released: Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand. Check out the list below, and […]
It’s almost time to throw down, minimate style! Minimates based off the hit fighting game Street Fighter X Tekken will hit stores this month, and what a line up it is! Art Asylum put up a gallery of photos showcasing the line: I picked a few, but feel free to visit the Art Asylum blog HERE for all of them. […]
Here comes the Iron Patriot again, but who’s under the mask? Marvel.com has revealed the cover to Ultimate Comics Ultimates #19, which features a familiar star spangled armor. The Iron Patriot is front and center, but who is it? In the regular Marvel Universe, the Iron Patriot is Norman Osborn, better known as the Green Goblin. But I don’t think […]
It’s gonna be a slobberknocker, alright! Valiant Entertainment sent word out today that the “Wrath of the Eternal Warrior” will be heading on a collision course with the dysfunctional duo Archer and Armstrong this December. Family reunion? Yes, the kind where heads will roll. For those that don’t know, the Eternal Warrior is the brother to the immortal and often […]
It takes three covers, but they have assembled! Marvel.com has officially released the covers for Avengers #1, which is the crown jewel to the Marvel NOW movement. Check out the line up so far, and let’s dissect who’s who: Ok, let’s start on the left: obviously, we have Captain America, Wolverine and the Hulk. Looking more into it, we see […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation I have seen trailers for ParaNorman since last year. When I saw the first one, which had a very odd song choice for the trailer and nothing to really grab the audience, I thought it was an easy pass. Then, the more I saw of the film, including the giant witch head in the […]
Get ready for another return to glory. Valiant Entertainment sent out a teaser today that has got the comic world talking. It looks like one of the surprises to be announced at the Baltimore Comic-Con will be Wrath of the Eternal Warrior. Eternal Warrior is a past Valiant title that ran for 50 issues, and follows the story of one […]
It’s a slice of life. Sina Grace, the artist behind the hit Lil’ Depressed Boy and former Editor for the books by The Walking Dead’s Robert Kirkman, is now striking out on his own with Not My Bag, an original graphic novel that hits stores in October. According to the Image Comic’s press release, NOT MY BAG chronicles the six […]
Cowabunga!!! The classic, zany cartoon that made the heroes in a half shell a pop culture staple is being collected and released November 13th on DVD with an awesome box set! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Complete Classic Series Collection comes packed with 23 disc… that’s a lot of good memories!!! Check out the official description below: Experience the Teenage Mutant […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith- Pastrami Nation Writer: Fred Van Lente Artist: Clayton Henry Publisher: Valiant Entertainment Website: www.valiantcomics.com So, back-to-back Chopping Block reviews? Well, with issue #2 hitting stores this week, I wanted to make sure everyone knows if the quality seen in issue #2 continues on with the second issue. The sophomore slump is something seen in music, […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith- Pastrami Nation Writer: Fred Van Lente Artist: Clayton Henry Publisher: Valiant Entertainment Website: www.valiantcomics.com The summer of Valiant brought back four classic Valiant properties: X-O Manowar, Harbinger, Bloodshot and Archer & Armstrong. Now, I was familiar with three of those titles, but I have never read Archer and Armstrong. When I heard about the relaunch, […]
This would be a good death… But not good enough… The Frank Miller epic starring a retired Batman, a female Robin and tons of action is becoming an animated film. Well, a new trailer has hit, and it shows Bruce doing what he does best, it shows the Carrie Kelly Robin, and it is awesome. So check it out, and…of […]
(AP Photo/Marvel Comics) Looks like the City of Brotherly Love is getting some Marvel love, as Venom takes up residents in December. Venom, who is now longtime Spider-Man fan and Peter Parker bully/wounded in battle veteran Flash Thompson, has been the anti hero walking a fine line since he suited up. The Associated Press has published an article by AP’s […]
No, it is not about the TV show. I have been meaning to do a review and a spotlight on this series for quite some time now. Marvel Comics has been publishing the X-Factor title for awhile now, starting back with a team that was made up of the original members of the X-Men: Cyclops, Beast, Jean Grey, Angel and […]
The epic series can be yours in art book form this September. Udon Entertainment’s Marvel Vs Capcom Official Complete Works collects art from a wealth of classic games, including the gigantic Marvel Vs Capcom franchise. The hardcover edition was available at SDCC this year, as well as at PAX. Check out the info below, straight from Udon, and make sure […]
Persona fans, get ready! Udon Entertainment, who have produced breathtaking books on Street Fighter, Mega Man, Okami and more, are now bringing something for all Persona 4 fans. Persona 4: The Official Design Works hit stores this past week, and was also available at the PAX Convention, where Udon was exhibiting. Having owned quite a few of Udon’s art books, […]
The cult heroes are back and in grand fashion. From Dynamite Entertainment, the company behind the critical hit The Boys as well as the relaunches of Green Hornet, The Shadow, The Spider and more, Masks brings together a super group of noir this November. Featuring the Green Hornet, Kato, The Shadow, The Spider, Zorro and more, the book looks to […]
The rebirth of a classic. Viz Media released the first English dub trailer for Berserk: The Golden Age Arc 1, and it looks and sounds amazing! Based on the ultra violent mangas by Kentarou Miura, Berserk follows the warrior Guts and Griffen into a battle at each others sides and at each others throats. I loved the original anime, and […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith- Pastrami Nation Writer: Dwayne Harris Artist: Dwayne Harris Publisher: Arcana Comics Website: www.arcana.com The genre of steampunk is something that has exploded in popularity as of late. The emphasis on the power of steam, the goggles, the gears and the creativity: it’s one very cool and exciting part of pop culture that many are taking […]
You shouldn’t read The Goon. No. Really, you should read it. That’s the point of this post. READ THE GOON! Eric Powell’s series bursts at the seams with originality, as has done so for years. I have read quite a few issues of the series, and it is always amazing. The Goon is a staple in the comic industry, and […]
Get ready for a new take on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Image Comics announced today a new series that takes the Garbage Patch to a whole new level. An island of trash, action and intrigue await in Great Pacific, a new series by Joe Harris and Martin Morrazo. Check out the press release below, and look for the series […]
One of the greatest Batman stories ever told is getting animated. When you look up the best comic books of all time, Frank Miller’s Dark Knight Returns is always near the top of the list. The story of an aged Bruce Wayne picking up the mantle once again to go toe to toe with mutants, the Joker, and the big […]
Wow, now THAT is a variant cover. Straight from Marvel.com comes a look at the variant cover for Uncanny Avengers #2, done by international comic legend Milo Manara. Manara is best know for his erotic, risque comics that he has been making since the 1970’s. His work can be seen around the world, and Dark Horse has been releasing volumes […]
Who doesn’t love a good pulp hero? Dark Horse Comics announced today that Francesco Francavilla’s The Black Beetle is returning this December with a #0 issue, followed by January’s #1. The stories in the zero issue originally appeared in Dark Horse Presents, a monthly anthology book that showcases some downright amazing works. I have been very impressed with Francavilla’s work, […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Developer: Vigil Games Publisher: THQ Release Date: August 14th, 2012 Platforms: X-Box 360, PS3, PC Genre: Action/Adventure In the original Darksiders game, players took the reigns of War, one of the horsemen of the apocalypse, as he went in to battle against angels, demons and more in an effort to clear his name from […]