By Nolan P Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation With the BackerKit campaign ending October 29, we speak with co-writer Joshua Viola about returning to the shadows of Thief, honoring its legacy, and bringing Garrett’s world to life in a new graphic novel. For fans of classic stealth gaming, few franchises have left a lasting impression quite like Thief. From its atmospheric […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation Writer: Jonathan HickmanArtist: Matteo Della FonteColors: Arthur HesliLetters: VC’s Cory PetitPublisher: Marvel Comics October is the perfect time for a darker take on Marvel’s iconic heroes, and Midnight X-Men #1 delivers exactly that. Written by Jonathan Hickman and illustrated by Matteo Della Fonte, this horror-infused reimagining of the X-Men takes readers into a nightmarish New York City where vampires, mutant […]
By Staff Reports The Stunning French Bande Dessinée Finds New Life this Winter. This winter, Mad Cave Studios is pleased to bring to readers The Great Death Vol. 1 (December 23, 2026; 9781545832196; $19.99 US), the English translation of the original French bande dessinée, Le Grand Morte, by authors Régis Loisel and JB Djian, illustrator Vincent Mallié, with colors by François Lapierre, lettering by Bryan Senka, and translated by Nanette McGuinness. Originally […]
By Staff Reports Iconic STAR TREK actress Gates McFadden (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Picard) is returning to the character of Beverly Crusher, but this time as the writer of the comic limited series STAR TREK: CRUSHER with artist Megan Levens and colorist Charlie Kirchoff. With the debut issue arriving in summer 2027, the fan-favorite actress is making her comic book writing debut to bridge the 20 year in-universe […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation I am incredibly excited for this review. As a longtime action figure collector, one of my favorite toy lines has always been Mezco Toyz’s Hellboy comic series from 2005. Those figures captured the unmistakable look of Mike Mignola’s artwork and, for years, have remained some of my favorite comic book figures ever made. Now, 21 […]
Pastrami Nation sits down with L.A. Comic Con CEO Chris DeMoulin to talk about the convention’s 15th anniversary, its return to Halloween weekend, this year’s incredible guest lineup, the continued growth of Akiba Station, and what fans absolutely cannot miss at this year’s show! Chris also looks back at how L.A. Comic Con has evolved over the years and gives […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation “I don’t do funerals.” It’s something we’ve all heard—but funerals aren’t easy for anyone. In Episode 2 of Pastrami Nation: After Hours, the guys sit down for an honest conversation about grief, death, and the different ways men process losing someone they love. Why do some of us avoid funerals? Why can it […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Planetoid Raiders Invade Kickstarter with a Universe of Retro Toy Weirdness Some of the greatest action figures ever made weren’t necessarily attached to blockbuster movies, hit cartoons, or massive franchises. Sometimes they were just wonderfully weird toys sitting on the shelf, ready to send your imagination somewhere completely unexpected. Wandering Planet Toys is […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor The Year of the Devil is almost here. Pastrami Nation Entertainment Editor Kevin Hoskinson sits down with creators Chris Yates and Keith Arem for an in-depth conversation about their upcoming comic book YEAR OF THE DEVIL, featuring the legendary Danny Trejo! Chris and Keith take us behind the scenes of the project, discuss how Year of the Devil came together, working with Danny […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Check out photos from the last day of the 2026 Rose City Comic Con!!! What an incredible con!
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Check out the sights and scenes from Saturday at Rose City Comic Con!!!
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Check out our photos from Day One of the Rose City Comic Con!
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Wolverine has received countless action figures over the years, but every once in a while, one comes along that immediately stands out. The S.H. Figuarts Gamerverse Wolverine from Bandai/Tamashii Nations does exactly that—and it has quickly become one of my favorite Wolverine figures of all time. Inspired by Wolverine’s video game appearance, […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, today announces that Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) will join the L.A. Comic Con lineup for the first-time ever, with Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) and Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future, The Addams Family) returning for this […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor| Pastrami Nation On the latest Pastrami Nation Unboxed, we’re opening up a POP MART Steamboat Willie blind box that I picked up during a recent trip to Disneyland! I’ve always been a huge fan of Steamboat Willie and the classic look of Mickey Mouse, so when I came across this series, I knew I had […]
By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios proudly announces the next chapter of the Underworld Universe with the debut of VICTORIA JAGUAR #1, an all-new five-issue series from Underworld creator Mark London (Battlecats, Hunt. Kill. Repeat.), featuring breathtaking painted interior artwork and the main cover by comics superstar Marco Rudy (Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier, Justice League Dark), with letters by […]
By Staff Reports Vault and New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson have announced One Zero Zero One Saves The World, a bold and unique new science fiction comic book series drawn and lettered by Tiago Palma, and colored by Manuel Rodriguez. In the beginning of the series, 1001 awakens confused and alone, a genetic experiment that quickly adapts to […]
By Staff Reports Bestselling co-writers Mark Elijah Rosenberg (Approaching the Unknown, Year Million) and Matthew Rosenberg (We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us, 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank) team up with artist Andy MacDonald (Doctor Strange, Wonder Woman), colorist Francesco Segala, and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou for an the action-packed, sci-fi adventure in the forthcoming If Destruction Be Our Lot, Vol. […]
By Staff Reports Before the yellow coat, the badge, and a lifetime spent chasing criminals, Dick Tracy was a soldier. Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with Tribune Content Agency, returns to the past in DICK TRACY: VETERANS DAY SPECIAL, a 40-page standalone story from writers Alex Segura (Secret Identity, Alter Ego), Michael Moreci (Barbaric, Wasted Space), and Keir Graff, with […]
By Staff Reports This fall, Mad Cave Studios’ YA imprint Maverick invites readers to choose where the story begins with FANTASY, an inventive fantasy graphic novel from writer and artist Yoann Kavege (Moon Deer) and letterer Justin Birch, with translations by Nanette McGuinness. One on a quest for vengeance, the other on a quest for love! Their destinies intertwine in […]
By Staff Reports Bricks & Minifigs® (BAM), an authorized LEGO® reseller specializing in buying, trading and selling LEGO® products, announced that it has reached a comprehensive and amicable resolution with the Mansell family regarding the dispute surrounding a LEGO Star Wars collection originally consigned to a former franchise owner of the Bricks & Minifigs Salem/Keizer, Oregon store. The agreement resolves […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Super7 has knocked it out of the park with its initial Invincible releases, and the Battle Beast (Colossus of Emsiu Blood Splatter) figure might be one of the standouts of the line so far. Available as a GameStop exclusive, this deluxe blood-splattered version of Battle Beast looks like he walked straight out […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor The D23 Expo took place this weekend at the Anaheim Convention center and it was one for the books. Billed as The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, it takes place every two years and is a Disney lovers dream come true. There are shops and experiences that you can only find here and if you are […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation What does it really mean to “be a man”? In the first episode of Pastrami Nation: After Hours, Nolan, Jason, Kevin, Phillip, and Ethan step away from the usual pop culture conversation for something a little more personal. The guys talk about growing up with ideas of what it meant to be […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Check out photos from an action packed day 2 of Disney’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA!
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor The D23 Expo is on in Anaheim! Entertainment Editor Kevin Hoskinson is covering the ultimate Disney con, check out the amazing photos from Day One!
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announces the return of the fan-favorite Akiba Station in partnership with Otaku Collectives, bringing an even bigger and more immersive celebration of anime and Japanese pop culture at this year’s event taking place on October 30 through November 1, 2026, at the […]
By Staff Reports We’re excited to finally introduce Year of the Devil, PCB’s most ambitious original graphic novel to date. Follow the project so you don’t miss launch day! Year of the Devil is a five-issue supernatural action graphic novel starring Danny Trejo as Diego, a cursed warrior reborn across centuries to battle the Devil and the Four Horsemen in […]
By Staff Reports The afterlife isn’t over yet. Originally announced as a six-issue limited Next Level series, DC’s The Deadman will now continue through issue #12 as W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo, Chris O’Halloran, and Good Ol’ Neon expand Boston Brand’s journey through life, death, and the strange spaces in between. As The Deadman #3 arrives in comic shops this week, […]
By Staff Reports The beloved, surrealist, post-superhero story—Automatic Kafka—by bestselling writer Joe Casey (Terminal, BEN 10) and critically-acclaimed artist Ashley Wood (Popbot, Ghost Rider 2099, World War Robot) will be collected in its entirety into trade paperback for the first time ever and brought to shelves this November from Image Comics. This subversive series was ahead of its time when […]
