G.I. Joe #1 Review

By Nolan P. SmithEditor Growing up, I was immersed in comic books and action figures, and G.I. Joe was at the top of my list. One of the first comics I ever read was a G.I. Joe: Special Missions issue, and my brother and I spent countless hours with our O-ring Joes—even dismantling a few in the name of experimentation, […]

Hour of the Wolf #1 Review

By Nolan P. SmithEditor Mad Cave Studios continues to expand its Underworld Universe, now delving into the horror genre with Hour of the Wolf, the second title in this burgeoning series. While the first title delivered a spy thriller, this new release immerses us in a chilling, supernatural tale. From the mind of Mad Cave Studios CEO Mark London, alongside […]

Sectaurs #1 Review

By Nolan P. SmithEditor Sectaurs are back! Thanks to Oni Press and the Nacelle Company, one of nostalgia’s coolest franchises has returned, bringing with it a world filled with insect humanoids, rideable bugs, and sinister threats lurking in the shadows. This reintroduction to the Sectaurs universe is brought to life by writer Dennis Culver, artist Ramon Bachs, colorist Manoli Martinez, […]

My Terrifier Journey

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor So, I was a bit late to the Terrifier franchise. As a horror fan, it was something that was on my radar, but I never took the leap into it. I was fully aware of Art The Clown but honestly assumed he was just another psychotic killer behind a mask, something I had seen so […]

Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature

By Staff Reports Today DC announced the new five-issue comic book series Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature! by creators Tim Seeley and Mitch Gerads (on the Vigilante story), and Rex Ogle and Matteo Lolli (on the Eagly story), with James Gunn as story consultant. Set between seasons one and two of Max Original series Peacemaker, the comic will give […]

Absolute Batman #1 Review

By Nolan P. Smith Editor With their new Absolute line, DC Comics has launched a bold new universe—a darker, more unconventional take on their iconic heroes. Leading the charge is Absolute Batman, from the creative minds of Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta. I was eager to finally dive into this new series, and it did not disappoint. As a long-time […]

LAIKA Sets Coraline Limited-Time Return Engagement for Halloween Starting October 31st Through Fathom and Trafalgar Releasing

By Staff Reports After a summertime return to theaters that grossed over $53M in global box office, LAIKA’s acclaimed 2009 stop-motion animated film Coraline returns to theaters for a special Halloween engagement starting on October 31st. In partnership with Fathom in the US and Trafalgar Releasing internationally, the film is offered in stunning, newly remastered 3D as well as 2D […]

FANS TO EXPERIENCE THE MOST TALENT-STACKED, STAR-STUDDED LINEUP IN L.A. COMIC CON HISTORY

By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, is excited to release its entire lineup of panels, entertainment and activations for its October 4-6 show. After delivering its most diverse and engaging show in event history in 2023, L.A. Comic Con is once again leveling up its show experience for […]

Revolution 9 #1 Review

By Nolan P. Smith  Editor Introduction: Enter the Revolution Get ready to dive into a thrilling new universe! Mad Cave Studios is launching an exciting new series this fall with Revolution 9, an assassin-driven story that’s part of a larger, interconnected universe. Whether you’re a newcomer or a long-time fan of Mad Cave, this standalone tale will have you hooked. With […]

Comic Book Review: Eye Lie Popeye #1

By Nolan P. Smith  Editor As a lifelong Popeye fan, the Sailor Man’s adventures have always held a special place in my heart. The classic cartoons are timeless, and it’s exciting to see Popeye brought back into the spotlight. Thanks to Massive Publishing, we now have “Eye Lie Popeye”—a manga-inspired series that dares to explore a burning question: how did Popeye […]

Rose City Comic Con 2024: Advocacy and Accessibility

By Rebecca SmithReporter Advocacy and accessibility are concepts I’ve become increasingly familiar with, and they were among the biggest draws for me to attend Rose City Comic Con. As the wife of a pop culture enthusiast, someone well-known in his community, I’ve been challenged to step into the world of conventions. While I’ve attended a handful of smaller events, I […]

Complexly and Creative Beast Studios Launch BackerKit Campaign for Prehistoric Elephant Action Figure

By Staff Reports Complexly and Creative Beast Studio launched a new line of prehistoric elephant action figures inspired by weekly YouTube series PBS Eons with a BackerKit campaign. Depicting extinct proboscideans (elephants and their close relatives), these scientifically accurate, hand painted, and fully articulated action figures give fans of the popular Eons series and those who love majestic megafauna the […]

LAIKA’s 15th Anniversary Newly Remastered 3D Coraline Scores $38.3M in Global Box Office Since August 15thTheatrical Re-Release

By Staff Reports Since its re-release on August 15th, LAIKA’s acclaimed 2009 stop-motion animated film Coraline has garnered $38.3M at the global box office. In partnership with Fathom in the US and Trafalgar Releasing internationally, the film is offered in stunning, newly remastered 3D as well as 2D formats. The 15th anniversary Coraline showings also include an early glimpse of […]

Alien: Romulus Review

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Back in 1996, I had the opportunity to travel to Walt Disney World with my high school band. Flying from Washington State to Florida was quite the trek, but it was with a bunch of my peers, and we were thrilled. One of the most memorable experiences I had at the resort was at Magic Kingdom. […]

Norseman 1:12 Scale Action Figure by ICON Collectibles Now Up for Pre-Order

By Nolan P. Smith Editor The Norseman is here! Check out the details from Frazetta Girls website: Introducing the Norseman 1:12 Scale Action Figure by ICON Collectibles™, inspired by Frank Frazetta’s iconic 1972 painting. The Norseman figure is fully articulated and comes equipped with multiple weapon accessories, interchangeable heads and hair, a soft goods cape, and more– all in collector […]

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Approaches 1 Year Anniversary with DLC Bundles, Double XP & More

By Staff Reports This coming Sunday, August 18th, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will officially reach the one-year mark since its launch last summer! To celebrate, the team at Gun Interactive has shared new DLC bundles, free weapon skins, as well as further details about upcoming content. Beginning today, Double XP weekend is now in effect, lasting until Tuesday, August […]

Mattel, AirConsole, and BMW Group Announce World Premiere of UNO ® Car Party! for In-Car Gaming

By Staff Reports Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), AirConsole, and BMW Group announced that Mattel’s classic card game UNO TM will be revealed next week for in-car gaming in Cologne, Germany at gamescom 2024, the world’s largest, leading event for video games. Visitors to the AirConsole booth (Hall 10.1, Stand B028 – C029) will be the first to experience UNO ® […]

Los Angeles Comic Con Hosts Gonna Need Milk’s Inaugural ‘The Milk Cup LAN Fortnite Championship’ – Saturday October 5, 2024

By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, is thrilled to announce that it will host Gonna Need Milk’s inaugural The Milk Cup LAN Fortnite Championship on October 5, 2024 in the Gaming Hall. This exciting event will feature 99 of the best women gamers competing for their share of […]

DEATH HAS BEEN CONQUERED! A FAN-FAVORITE CHARACTER RISES FROM THE ASHES IN RESURGENCE OF THE VALIANT UNIVERSE #1!

By Staff Reports Flamingo will rise from the ashes in RESURGENCE OF THE VALIANT UNIVERSE, the can’t miss Valiant Comics crossover event arriving in comic shops September 18th. Alien Books (and the villainous Dr. Silk) are set to dramatically break the rules of the Valiant Universe in the four-issue event series RESURGENCE OF THE VALIANT UNIVERSE! Imagine a world free […]

During the Second Night of Marquee D23 Showcases, Disney Experiences Unveils Full Slate of Projects

By Staff Reports Saturday at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro hosted an extraordinary musical celebration for Disney’s biggest fans as he unveiled the future for Disney parks, cruise ships and beyond, including the future of storytelling made possible through a groundbreaking collaboration with Epic Games. Major announcements, surprise celebrity guests and […]

Nacelle Exclusives are now at Walmart.com

By Nolan P. Smith Editor Are you looking for the Walmart Collector Con exclusives from Nacelle? They are all up now and ready to be pre-ordered! We spoke to Nacelle’s Brian Volk-Weiss at SDCC about these awesome offerings! See the video below! Garloo (or Garblue): https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Great-Garloo-Walmart-Exclusive-Blue-Variant/5765004139 Robo Force Fireproof Maxx89: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Robo-Force-Wave-1-Fireproof-Maxx89-Walmart-Exclusive/5576797010 Sectaurs- Night Fighting Dargon: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sectaurs-Night-Fighting-Dargon-Walmart-Exclusive/5782256366

EMERALD CITY COMIC CON ANNOUNCES TICKET SALE DATES FOR 2025 SHOW

By Staff Reports ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, today announced the ticket sale dates for Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) 2025. The general public sale for ECCC begins on Thursday, August 22 following presales for 2024 VIPs and current Popverse Superfans on Wednesday, August 21.  Additionally, ReedPop is unveiling this year’s ECCC theme will be Back […]

Mad Cave Talent Search Winner to Launch Creator-Owned Fantasy Epic Comic On Kickstarter In August

By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor 2021 Mad Cave Studios Talent Search winner, Damien Becton, will be launching his sci-fi/fantaepic comic THE FEW OF FARBETWEEN on Kickstarter, August 20th. Set on the fantastical worldof Farbetween that’s been invaded by a tyrannical AI robot horde where we meet diverse animalcharacters of the Animalia Nation, magic-users of the Golden Queendom, and tech-based […]

Academy Award-Winning Actress, Anjelica Huston, Joins The Addams Family Cast Reunion at L.A. Comic Con 2024

By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announced the addition of Anjelica Huston (also known for The Grifters, The Witches, Prizzi’s Honor) to its lineup for this year’s October 4-6 event. The inclusion of Huston completes L.A. Comic Con’s Addams Family cast reunion panel, as she will be joined on stage alongside […]

Hayden Christensen to Headline L.A. Comic Con 2024 in His First-Ever Appearance at the Event

By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announces Hayden Christensen (Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Ahsoka) as one of the main headliners for L.A. Comic Con 2024, making an appearance on Sunday, October 6th. Christensen joins fellow Star […]