Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Last month, we got the debut issue to the Batman/ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mini-series from DC Comics and IDW, which was superb. It set the stage for this titanic crossover, showing the turtles in Batman’s Gotham City, as well as the villainous Shredder having made the leap to this universe as well. With […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—When it was announced that Boom! Studios would be bringing the beloved Mighty Morphin Power Rangers franchise back in the comic book format, fans went crazy, and that was before a creative team was even announced. With issue #0, we finally see the finished product, and the inner child in us all has to […]
By Staff Reports Valiant is proud to present your first look inside 4001 A.D. #1 (of 4) – the FIRST ISSUE of the summer’s blockbuster event series from New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (DIVINITY, NINJAK) and superstar artist Clayton Crain (RAI, X-Force)! Be here this May as the fallen guardian of New Japan – Rai – drafts the […]
By Staff Reports This spring, Dark Horse Comics is set to publish a historical tale of horror from New York Times best-selling author Peter Tomasi (Batman and Robin, Green Lantern) and artist Ian Bertram (Bowery Boys). House of Penance is a horrific take on the true story of the Winchester haunted house and one woman’s mission to wash away the […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—It’s no surprise, I have absolutely loved Mark Millar and Rafael Albuquerque’s Huck series since issue #1. With the third issue, the super powered but extremely down to Earth Huck is being swallowed up by the media attention- and with this issue, we see how widespread his celebrity has become, and the toll it […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)– The line between our world and the that of dreams is so small, yet so far apart. What we do in our dreams shouldn’t affect our awake self, right? Or maybe the dream world is full of corruption and evil much like our world- enter Poet Anderson: The Dream Walker. Created by Tom […]
By Staff Reports This winter, Hastings stores across the nation are joining forces with award-winning comics publisher Valiant Entertainment for “Comics College” – a fun-filled, educational workshop exploring every corner of the comic book industry! Following in the footsteps of last year’s “The Craft of Comics” series, Hastings is taking fans even deeper into the world of comics with brand-new […]
By Staff Reports (Los Angeles) — A good sequel or TV show reprise on the horizon means one thing and one thing only… schedule your marathon to binge watch the original STAT! Well, Mulder and Scully (aka David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson), the stars of the moody and cinematic 90s phenomenon The X-Files-“one of the most elaborate, long-winded, beleaguered, and […]
By Staff Reports Valiant Entertainment and Diamond Select Toys are proud to announce the all-new Ninjak/Shadowman Minimates Two-Pack – arriving in comic book stores and Toys”R”Us in spring 2016! Joining X-O Manowar and Bloodshot on Valiant’s growing roster of action-packed Minimates releases, the elite MI-6 operative Ninjak and supernatural hero Shadowman will be making their Minimates debut in this specially […]
By Nolan P. Smith It’s been a while since we had a new installment of Let’s Kickstart This! But never fear, today we shine the spotlight down on another well deserving project currently up on the crowdfunding website, Kickstarter, as we hope to help make this project into reality. This time, we take a look at Reaper Corps #0! A […]
By Daniel Schwartz Contributing Guest Reviewer (Victor Valley)– There have been many stories in comics and movies that involve the bonding of a boy and his dragon. That said, there are none others that I can recall taking place in depression-era New York City. Following the death of his grandfather, the primary protagonist (the young Enrico Savarese) faces the daunting […]
Review by Jason T. Smith (Victor Valley)—Visionary artist Ricardo Delgado has done it again with his latest tale in the critically acclaimed Age of Reptiles series, Ancient Egyptians from Dark Horse Comics. The four-issue mini-series is now collected in one, slick trade paperback with bonus content like concept sketches of the dinosaurs and more. The collected version of this visual […]
By Daniel Schwartz Contributing Guest Reporter (Victor Valley)– Did that just happen!? There are several shows that are defined by the most shocking and abrupt moments that change the direction of the narrative and leave the series changed afterwards. 2015 had no shortage of these moments. From Central City to the Seven Kingdoms, shock and awe filled the screens of […]
By Staff Reports Award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios has always taken pride in delivering innovative comics, and this February, the publisher is pleased to announce the debut of a new limited series that pushes the limit of the medium in Kennel Block Blues. Writer Ryan Ferrier (Sons of Anarchy, Curb Stomp) and artist Daniel Bayliss (Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Dragons, Translucid) […]
By Staff Reports “Where in this world am I not a threat?” Sideshow Collectibles announced their massive Hulk Maquette from the hit film, Avengers: Age of Ultron. This maquette captures an amazing detailed likeness of Mark Ruffalo as the Incredible Hulk, sporting screen-accurate high tech purple shorts and defined rippling muscles. Towering in at an enormous 24” tall over a […]
By Staff Reports Inspired by one of the most classic and beloved X-Men story arcs-Sideshow is proud to present the Dark Phoenix Premium Format Figure from the Dark Phoenix Saga. Fitted in her magnificent classic red and gold costume. Her hair floating gracefully framing her face in a moment of both calm and fury. Standing 22” tall in a dynamic, […]
By Staff Reports To celebrate the release of its new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic, award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios has teamed up with Nucleus and Saban Brands for the Power Rangers Official Tribute Exhibition. For this unique fan event, Nucleus will be curating brand-new tribute art work along with rarely seen production art from the original TV show. The exhibit […]
By Staff Reports HBO has confirmed that the new seasons of GAME OF THRONES, SILICON VALLEY and VEEP will debut back-to-back on SUNDAY, APRIL 24, starting at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT). GAME OF THRONES begins its ten-episode sixth season SUNDAY, APRIL 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m.). Based on the popular book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” by George R.R. Martin, this […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—He’s easily one of the most iconic pro-wrestlers to step into the squared circle. A tower of a man who still casts a shadow of greatness across the sport- Andre the Giant. But what about the man behind the legend? IDW Publishing and Lion Forge bring us a look into the life of the […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Lone Wolf and Cub is arguably one of the most popular manga released in the United States. Following the adventures of a young samurai and a small child, we saw opponents dispensed in a violent, sword driven manner. With Lone Wolf 2100, the classic tale is transplanted into the year 2100 where a ronin […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—It’s no surprise- we are in the age of Deadpool. The crimson and black merc for hire has never been more popular- with multiple comic book series, spin-off characters like Gwen Pool, a video game, and the all-important cinematic debut set to hit theaters next month, Mr. Pool is the talk of the comic […]
By Staff Reports In spring 2016, Dark Horse Comics will deliver the first volume in the prequel to the Blood-C saga from CLAMP, Production I.G, and artist Ryo Haduki: Blood-C: Demonic Moonlight! Paying homage to the previous Blood series—but telling a wholly new story—Blood-C: Demonic Moonlight is the prequel readers have been waiting for. In occupied Japan in 1946, an […]
By Staff Reports Dark Horse Comics is thrilled to announce the publication of the first new work by Kenji Tsuruta in English in 20 years: Wandering Island! Wandering Island is a retro flying adventure in the spirit of Hayao Miyazaki. With eight pages in color, this special edition features an extended wraparound cover with French flaps. Mikura Amelia is a […]
By Staff Reports Deadpool, Deadpool and more Deadpool! That’s right – he may be an Avenger now, but he’s also got his own team of private mercenaries. And they’re all coming at you in DEADPOOL AND THE MERCS FOR MONEY #1 – a brand new limited series coming this February from creators Cullen Bunn and Salva Espin! Deadpool can’t be […]
By Staff Reports Image Comics/Skybound is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for any comics retailer who orders at least zero copies of THE WALKING DEAD #150. Participating retailers who meet the minimum of zilch orders will receive one free variant featuring art by series artist, Charlie Adlard. This very special Retailer Appreciation variant will be a black and white […]
By Staff Reports You won’t believe what happens next! As All-New, All-Different Marvel continues to capture the imagination of comic fans the world over, prepare for the start of the second arc of your favorite new series with brand new STORY THUS FAR VARIANTS. Coming to the first issue of select second arcs, experience all the big action and can’t-miss […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith As The Force Awakens continues to destroy the box office, Marvel continues to crank out comics based in a galaxy far, far away. But this is the first from the house of ideas that is set during the much criticized prequel years. Set between The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones, we see the […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—This February, Deadpool will debut on the big screen and further cement himself as a household name. But before that happens, Marvel has brought the online Infinite series, Deadpool & Cable-Split Second, to the printed page. Having not read the online miniseries, this first issue is my introduction to the series- and I am […]
By the Pastrami Nation team With the last installment of our Best of 2015 series, I guess you can say we saved the best for last as we select our top cosplays of 2015. The Pastrami Nation team went to quite a few cons in California this year, including the San Diego Comic Con, WonderCon, Star Wars Celebration, Comikaze Expo, […]
By the Pastrami Nation Team Jedi, dinosaurs, killers, underdogs, and more helped make the cinematic landscape of 2015 amazing. For movies, we decided to pick our super 6 of 2015, and what a half dozen it is. In no particular order, here is Pastrami Nation’s Best Movies of 2015. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens The mega hit is […]
