Creepy: Celebrating 50 Years of the Finest in Illustrated Horror!

By Staff Reports It’s Uncle Creepy’s golden anniversary, and his loathsome legacy lives on in this milestone of macabre monstrosity! Prepare for putrid productions from Fred Van Lente (Conan the Avenger), Corinna Bechko (Star Wars: Legacy), Peter Bagge (Bat Boy), Art Baltazar (Itty Bitty Hellboy), and a horrible host of sinister surprises! Don’t miss out! * New stories from fan-favorite […]

Let's Kickstart This! Sithrah by Jason Brubaker

By Staff Reports Let’s help Kickstart Sithrah! Here’s the link, https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brubaker/sithrah-book-1 and here is the info! Jason Brubaker is trying to fund the printing of a beautiful hardcover comic called Sithrah. Who is Jason Brubaker? Jason Brubaker has been working on graphic novels since 2006 in his free time. His first book was called reMIND which took seven years to […]

Deadpool Invades Marvel’s 75th Anniversary For Epic Variant Covers in October!

By Staff Reports This October, Marvel celebrates its milestone 75th Anniversary – commemorating three quarters of a century of the best stories, the most iconic characters and one of the biggest legacies in entertainment. Oh, and Deadpool. The Merc With a Mouth is invading Marvel’s milestone anniversary for a series of special Deadpool 75th Anniversary Variants – as some of […]

The World Will Always Need G.I. Joe

By Staff Reports Acclaimed British military science-fiction author Karen Traviss reignites the G.I. JOE franchise with an all-new series. Filled with the kind of gritty realism fans of the author have come to expect, this new take on G.I. JOE is guaranteed to please followers of the classic property and comic readers experiencing it for the first time. The world […]

Viz Media Announces the September Release of New Manga Story Collection Time Killers from the Creator of Blue Exorcist

By Staff Reports VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, delivers a noteworthy new manga title to fans with the release of Kazue Kato’s TIME KILLERS on September 2nd. The single-volume standalone collection of manga shorts from the creator of the bestselling BLUE EXORCIST manga series will be published under […]

Lucy Review: Two Rights Make a Wrong

Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)— Usually, if you take two great things and combine them, the result is something amazing. So, take for instance, Scarlett Johansson, known for her action packed role as Black Widow in the Marvel cinematic universe, and Luc Besson, the man behind one of the greatest action/dramas I have ever seen, Taken. Should be an […]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Review: Welcome Back

Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)— They are a staple in pop culture, and the last few years have been particularly great. Thanks to the recent Nickelodeon cartoon, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a hit once again. But with this new film, many, including myself, have speculated that it would be a huge misstep for the franchise, as director […]

Hercules Review: A Legendary Journey

Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)— He is one of the most well known heroes in mythology, as well as in the history of pop culture. He is half man, half god, and all heart. When we hear the name Hercules, we think of the monsters, the challenges, the tragedies and the strength. So, does this latest film featuring the […]

Guardians of the Galaxy Review: You’re Welcome

  Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)— Marvel Comics is known for their iconic characters: Captain American, Spider-Man, Thor, Iron Man, Wolverine, the list goes on and on. So when it was announced that the latest Marvel film would be Guardians of the Galaxy, many looked in dismay and shock. Who? You take an outlaw, a talking raccoon, a humanoid […]

SDCC 2014- The Women of Comic Con 2014

By Nolan P. Smith All Photos by Jason T. Smith and Nolan P. Smith Even though the San Diego Comic Con has came and went, that doesn’t mean the photos have to stop. Pastrami Nation would like to proudly share with everyone our gallery of the Women of Comic Con 2014! Take a look, comment on your favorites, and enjoy! […]

SDCC 2014- More from the Con of all Cons

By Nolan P. Smith (San Diego)– Well, that’s a wrap, as the San Diego Comic Con came to a close yesterday. But the coverage is just getting started! We have TONS of pics and video of the con: from cosplay, booths, products, exclusives, celebrities and more! Here’s just a few pics from the hundreds we have! Look for booth spotlights, […]

SDCC 2014- Where Do I Start?

By Nolan P. Smith (San Diego)– it’s here: the grand daddy of them all: the San Diego Comic Con! What have we seen? Quite possibly a little bit of everything. The crowds swarmed to the Hasbro and Funko booths, but there is so much more to con than “line con”. The highlights so far? Well, Lego hit another home run […]

WeLoveFine Comes to San Diego Comic-Con With NEW Exclusives & More!

By Staff Reports San Diego Comic-Con International 2014 is nearly upon us, and WeLoveFine have just released our blog update on all the fantastic exclusives we’ll be featuring at the convention! We also have a sneak-peek at some of the new products we are showcasing in our booth locations this year: http://www.welovefine.com/blog/posts/26-welovefine-at-san-diego-comic-con-exclusives-and-more.html Among our t-shirt exclusives are Star Trek, Bee […]

A Giant, Turtles and a Master Herald A New Line of Collectibles

By Staff Reports Mondo is doing toys! The launch of figures for The Iron Giant, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Alfred Hitchcock are Mondo’s first foray into toy collectibles, with the subjects and diversity of design reflecting Mondo’s unique passions. The initial offerings include replicas as well as toys from artist-based designs, which can be previewed at San Diego Comic-Con […]

IDW Kicks Open The Doors to Comic-Con With Orphan Black

By Staff Reports Orphan Black, the acclaimed sci-fi series by Temple Street Productions, assumes a new identity in the form of a comic-book series from IDW Publishing. IDW’s series will not be a clone of the show but will feature some all-new stories set in the complex and thrilling world of Orphan Black. “Orphan Black, in addition to being a […]

History's Hit Drama Series Vikings Returns to Raid San Diego Comic Con 2014

By Staff Reports HISTORY®’s hit scripted drama series VIKINGS returns to San Diego Comic Con on Friday, July 25 with several exciting opportunities for fans, including a panel with exclusive season three footage, an interactive “On the Set” experience and autograph signing. Details are as follows: HISTORY’s VIKINGS Panel: Friday, July 25 from 4:45 – 5:45 p.m., Room 6A VIKINGS […]

VIZ Media Plans for San Diego Comic Con 2014

By Staff Reports VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, delivers a cornucopia of anime and manga delight to fans of all ages this year at the 2014 Comic-Con International. Attendees are invited to join a fun weekend in San Diego jam-packed with special events, in-booth giveaways, informative panel discussions, […]

Super! HC To Debut at the San Diego Comic Con

By Staff Reports Unlikely Heroes Studios is offering their Super! issue 5 to be released on July 23rd on Comixology, and will also be traveling to the San Diego Comic Con at the end of the month. There, they’ll be debuting a 176 page hardcover edition of Super! that collects issues 1 – 5. Super! copies will be available for […]

Go Fund This! Star Trek Equinox-Fan Film

By Nolan P. Smith Wait! This isn’t my usual “Let’s Kickstart This!” post! No, I have started to reach out to even more sites in the crowdfunding world, like Go Fund Me! For this first installment of Go Fund Me, I wanted to take a look at a fan film just waiting to be created: I give you Star Trek- […]

Image Comics Exclusives Available at SDCC

By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to announce that a limited number of exclusive releases will be available to purchase over the course of San Diego Comic-Con, Wednesday, July 23 – Sunday, July 27, with many of the creators on-hand for signings throughout the convention.  Stay tuned for the detailed Image Comics signing schedule. Image Comics and Skybound releases […]

The Walking Dead Escape Announces 2014 National Tour

By Staff Reports Skybound, Robert Kirkman’s imprint at Image Comics, will rollout out its one-of-a-kind immersive zombie obstacle course experience, The Walking Dead Escape, in a national tour launching in Baton Rouge, LA on April 24, 2014 at The River Center Arena. The tour’s first leg will visit multiple cities including the following dates below: Baton Rouge, LA – April […]

Marvel Proudly Announces Superior Iron Man

By Staff Reports Marvel is proud to announce the release of Superior Iron Man #1 by series writer Tom Taylor (Injustice: Gods Among Us) and series artist Yildiray Çinar (Supergirl). Beginning in November 2014, Tony Stark will give into his ego and return to his billionaire playboy roots of self-obsession and superficiality. Senior Editor Mark “Panic” Paniccia says, “What’s fun […]