Now that’s worth another look… Check out some of the awesome sketches Pastrami Nation got from artist extraordinaire John Watkins-Chow! Chow is well known for his amazing sketch cards, from both Marvel and DC Comics cards, Indiana Jones, Star Wars and more! He is one of the coolest guys to meet at a con, and his sketches are crazy awesome! […]
And the award goes to… The most prestigious award ceremony in the comic book profession is always held the Friday of the San Diego Comic Con, as creators and fans alike come together to honor the greatest of the year with the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, also known as the Eisner’s. A book that we here at Pastrami Nation […]
As they say, the freaks come out at night. Tonight marks the annual San Diego Comic Con Masquerade! The most elaborate costumes are saved for this event, but we wanted to bring you some costumes from the convention floor to hold you over. Check back for pics from the Masquerade and more from the mother of all cons, SDCC 2012!
If you’re a fan of Disney’s super popular Vinylmation vinyl collectible figures then you’re in for a treat! A tasty treat! It is only here at this year’s San Diego Comic Con that Vinylmation fans will have the opportunity to purchases 8 different exclusive 3-inch vinyls from the So Tasty food series, each with its scent. Fans will also have […]
By the power of Grayskull!!! Mattel came alive today with a plethora of new Masters of the Universe Classics figures, including the winner of the create-a-character contest, Castle Greyskull Man! Check them out below, and look for more official word as we get it! Personally, I am thrilled that Ram Man is coming in 2013, and so is Jitsu!!! What […]
Photo Credit- Getty Images/Jerod Harris The stars all come out to Comic Con, and evidently to the Wired Cafe! As press, we were able to visit the Wired Cafe, which hosted many, many actors and talents, as well as a provided a moment to unwind from the madness of the con. No pictures outside of the camera rolling for Wired […]
Bringing a big show to the biggest show. Tomorrow, Saturday, Marvel Comics will debit its first ever comic book partnership with CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, bringing Ka to the four color page. Check out press release below, and drop by Marvel tomorrow to get your own copy! KÀ BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AND MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT TO DEBUT COMIC BOOK AT COMIC-CON […]
Today was the first of 3 WWE Superstar autograph signings to be held at this years convention.Today wrestling fans attending the con were graced with the presence of WWE champs from both Raw and Smackdown; Sheamus and CM Punk,oh,and Zack Ryder too. Fans lucky enough to score a ticket when the exhibit hall doors opened were the only ones allowed […]
Thundercats, Hoooooooooooo! The Thudercats have arrived at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con. The REAL Thundercats. The true, classics that we all grew up with loving in the 80’s have finally been done true justice with the latest series of Minimates from Art Asylum and Icon Heroes. To get you started on your way on this great collection, Action Figure […]
Your welcome. WWE Superstar Damien Sandow graced the floor of the San Diego Comic Con with his presence this year, and he had a lot to say. In a filming for WWE programming, Sandow spoke on the odors of the con, and his dislike for it in general. That didn’t seem to phase the kids, who were swarming him for […]
The dead have spilled out of Petco Park. During SDCC 2012, Petco Park is turned into a Zombie Survival Challenge, courtesy of The Walking Dead. Well, just across from Petco, the action spilled over as you could clearly see! Pastrami Nation Co-Founder Jason Smith looks in shock.
An epic surprise shook the San Diego Comic Con. Neil Gaiman, one of the greatest authors in my opinion, announced that he will be returning to comics with the title that made him famous, The Sandman. Check out the press release below: Neil Gaiman Announces His Return to One of the Most Celebrated Comic Books of All-Time — THE SANDMAN […]
Death only lasts for so long in comics. It’s only in the a.m, and the SDCC news is already rolling in. Our friends over at Dark Horse sent along the image above, announcing the return of Hellboy. Hellboy died last year, with teasers all pointing to Hellboy going to hell…looks like that’s the plan! Make sure to subscribe to Pastrami […]
Today is the day! Pastrami Nation is on the road to San Diego! Look for news, pictures, updates and all that as the event of all events gets going: the San Diego Comic Con!
Laying the smackdown at the SDCC. Today, Mattel released the schedule for autographs and appearances of various WWE stars for this week’s mega event, the San Diego Comic Con. Here is directly from Mattel: Mattel and WWE®: Get in the Ring! If you want to talk about Mattel’s WWE® action figures with some of the top WWE Superstars then don’t […]
Next week, the mecca of pop culture comes alive once again. The San Diego Comic Con is almost upon us, and with it comes some of the most sought after collectibles. 2012 is no different, as there is literally something for all. From Monster High to Hot Wheels to a Peanuts exclusive comic to a massive collection of the white […]
The con is almost upon us. Check out the Image Comics SDCC exclusives below, straight from the Image press release! IMAGE COMICS CHEW: SECRET AGENT POYO #1 Guillory Comic-Con Exclusive Variant Cover A one-shot spinning off CHEW’s most popular supporting character, and comics’ most beloved homicidal cybernetic kung-fu rooster. Concentrated mayhem. Feathers, rage and hate! Plus: an all-star pin-up gallery […]
The Phoenix is rising again. News broke today that Jean Grey, one of the founding members of the X-Men, will be reportedly coming back to comics. Grey, who has died her fair share in comics, was last seen in the mid 2000’s. The news came from Entertainment Weekly, who didn’t disclose all, but gave this hint: Yes, this is Jean […]
Thunder, Thunder, Thundercats! Today’s minimate reveal is the leader of the Thundercats, Lion-O! Here is from the Thundercats Facebook Page: Our week of Comic-Con features is coming to an end, beginning with who else but Lion-O! The fearless leader of the ThunderCats, Lion-O holds both the Sword of Omens and his iconic claw shield in the collection. Be sure to […]
Frank’s back in a big way. Marvel Comics released their final teaser for This is War, revealing that it has all been leading up to the new Punisher: War Zone. Of course, the Punisher is Frank Castle, everyone’s favorite Marvel vigilante. There has been Punisher:War Zone titles in the past, but this looks poised to be bigger than usual. I […]
Thundercats, HOOOOOOOOO! Diamond Select Toy’s Facebook page revealed this yesterday: a Spirit of Jaga minimates for the San Diego Comic Con! Here is what the Facebook page stated: Here is Tuesday’s Comic-Con feature – The Spirit of Jaga Minimate! Jaga returns to Comic-Con in his spirit form, ready to guide Lion-O and the ThunderCats on their journey. “LIKE” if you […]
It’s an experience like no other. Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope is a true slice of the awesomeness that is the San Diego Comic Con. Morgan Spurlock, the man behind Super Size Me, set out to capture the essence of the largest pop culture convention in the world, and did so masterfully. I had the chance to talk with […]
Looks like the sentinel of liberty is ready for war as well. Marvel Comics released the newest teaser today, and this time it features the star spangled man himself, Captain America. Or at least his shield, and some blood. More teasers will likely be released as we build to the San Diego Comic Con, look for more to be posted […]
This October, War comes to the Marvel Universe. Marvel has released a few cryptic ads so far: Thor’s hammer cracking, Wolverine’s hand disintegrating, all with the words “This is War”, which is hinted to be the next big event following the Avengers Vs X-Men battle currently running through many monthly Marvel books. Looks like we will know more at the […]
It’s morphin time! At this year’s San Diego Comic Con, Shout! Factory will have on hand a very impressive showing, including a DVD collection for die hard fans of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Only available at the convention, take a look at what Shout has planned: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Complete Series DVD Box Set Get this 19-DVD […]