July 14, 2026

Danny Trejo Debuts ‘Year Of The Devil’, An Original Action-Horror Graphic Novel

By Staff Reports [07/14/26 – Los Angeles, CA] Actor and cultural icon Danny Trejo is expanding his legacy intocreator-owned publishing with Year of the Devil, an original supernatural action-horror graphic noveldebuting at San Diego Comic-Con before launching its worldwide crowdfunding campaign on September 29, 2026. Co-created by Danny Trejo, award-winning transmedia creator Keith Arem (Call of Duty, Spider-Man,Ascend), and writer […]

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July 14, 2026

DISNEY ANNOUNCES INCREDIBLE LINEUP OF ALL-DAY PROGRAMMING FOR D23: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT

By Staff Reports Disney announced a spectacular slate of programming happening during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa, the highly anticipated event coming to Anaheim, California on August 14, 15, and 16, 2026. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is the can’t-miss event of the year for Disney fans of all ages and there are even more […]

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July 13, 2026

Mad Cave Studios & Comixology Originals Announce Kim-Joy’s QUIET

Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with Comixology Originals, proudly presents QUIET, an all-new YA graphic novel from celebrity baker, bestselling cookbook author, Great British Bake Off finalist, and winner of Bake Off’s New Year 2022 special Kim-Joy and artist Alti. Inspired by Kim-Joy’s life, Quiet explores social anxiety, selective mutism, and bullying through an emotional coming-of-age story featuring art and […]

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July 11, 2026

IDW BRINGS SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER EXCLUSIVES TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2026

By Staff Reports IDW Publishing is heading to San Diego Comic-Con and going all-out to celebrate its slate of summer blockbuster comic book launches. Located on the show floor (#2729) and featuring an all-new booth, IDW Publishing is proud to offer fans in attendance eight stunning exclusive covers, plus free giveaway collectibles! The award-winning publisher will also have the following […]

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July 11, 2026

Pastrami Nation Unboxed: Final Battle Godzilla from Super7

By Nolan P. Smith Editor A package from Super7 just landed at Pastrami Nation… and it’s a monster-sized arrival! Today we’re unboxing the Toho ULTIMATES! Final Battle Godzilla, inspired by the legendary showdown from Godzilla Final Wars. From the premium packaging to the incredible sculpt and accessories, this looks like it’s going to be an absolute beast. Will it live […]

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July 7, 2026

L.A. Comic Con Brings K-Pop Demon Hunters Cast Together for 15th Anniversary Show – October 30 – November 1, 2026 – Early Bird Tickets Now On Sale

By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, today announces Early Bird, 3-Day Weekend Passes are now on sale for L.A. Comic Con 2026. Kicking off the convention’s 15th anniversary,  the first round of  talent is set to include members of the star-studded cast of K-Pop Demon Hunters, Arden Cho, […]

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July 4, 2026

Mattel Powers Up San Diego Comic-Con 2026 With Collectibles Available July 23

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced an extraordinary lineup of action figure collectibles and dolls from Mattel Creations exclusively first available at San Diego Comic-Con, celebrating the pop culture worlds of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, as well as Monster High®, Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World™, and Masters of the Universe®. Unofficially dubbed “Pop Culture Power Picks” by Mattel’s resident toy […]

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July 4, 2026

Anime “Kagurabachi” Takes Anime Expo by Storm!

By Staff Reports Anime “Kagurabachi”, based on a next-generation flagship title from Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha), hosted a special panel at Anime Expo—one of North America’s largest anime conventions that is currently being held in Los Angeles—on Friday, July 3, 2026. Kicking off the “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour Part 1, which features advance screenings worldwide, the event welcomed voice actor […]

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July 4, 2026

“BLEACH Mirrors High” Begins Closed Beta Test Applications, Unveils New Trailer and New Soul Reapers at Anime Expo 2026

By Staff Reports At Anime Expo 2026, Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. opened Closed Beta Test applications for BLEACH Mirrors High, the new mobile action game that depicts the story following the Thousand-Year Blood War arc of the animated TV series BLEACH, and revealed new characters designed by series creator Tite Kubo: Shirin Migishima and Shirane Sanari. A new trailer premiered […]

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July 4, 2026

Icon Heroes Unveils The Ringmassster, a San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Exclusive for Jiu Jitsu Combat Creatures

By Staff Reports Icon Heroes is proud to debut the Ringmassster, an all-new San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Exclusive action figure from its acclaimed Jiu Jitsu Combat Creatures universe. Available exclusively at the KB Toys presented by Icon Heroes booth #4344, The Ringmassster makes his first appearance as the enigmatic mastermind behind the arena itself. Jiu Jitsu Combat Creatures is the […]

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July 4, 2026

Gantz Deluxe Hardcover- Now Available for Preorder

By Staff Reports Hiroya Oku’s sci-fi horror masterpiece returns in a powerful deluxe oversized hardcover edition and now features the original sound effects as published in Japan with English captions. Former Tokyo schoolmates Kei and Masaru are killed by a speeding train, but a split second later they’re alive, trapped in a room with other reanimated strangers and an ominous […]

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July 2, 2026

Biker Mice from Mars: Scorch #1

By Nolan P. SmithEditor, Pastrami Nation Biker Mice from Mars came roaring back into the spotlight thanks to the Nacelle Company and Oni Press, and now they’re back with a brand-new series spotlighting the newest addition to Mars: Scorch! This debut issue is an incredible introduction to Scorch, or Scratch as she was once known. We get her backstory, from […]

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July 2, 2026

Plunderstrong Tinker Skiff

By Nolan P. Smith Editor Lone Coconut’s Plunderstrong line is amazing, and so is the Tinker Skiff! Peg leg? Check.Cannon Arm? Check. I absolutely love the Plunderlings Plunderstrongs! Hefty figures, excellent articulation, tons of accessories. Check out the Plunderlings on social media!

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June 14, 2026

Looney Tunes Land Now Open at Six Flags Magic Mountain

By Staff Reports Six Flags Magic Mountain is excited to announce that  Looney Tunes™ Land, a uniquely themed area with loveable characters, is now open. The refreshed family-friendly area has been reimagined where the timeless fun of Looney Tunes™ comes to life. Developed in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and designed for young adventurers and families alike, Looney Tunes […]

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April 24, 2026

ACROSS THE WIDEST SEA: Coming This Summer From Maverick

By Staff Reports This summer, Maverick, the YA imprint of Mad Cave Studios, brings readers ACROSS THE WIDEST SEA, a visually arresting and emotionally grounded graphic novel exploring what it means to be cast into adulthood before you’re ready. Created by author and illustrator Jean Cremers (After the Storm), with lettering by award-winning letterer Taylor Esposito and translation by Joe Johnson, […]

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April 6, 2026

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor When talking about a film like The Super Galaxy Movie, it’s difficult not to get sucked into a nostalgia trap. I don’t remember a world without gaming’s most popular plumber even though I was already 5 years old when he was introduced to the world with his own game, Super Mario Bros. Along with his […]

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April 5, 2026

LooseCollector Collectibles Bigfoot Figure Review

By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation LooseCollector Collectibles has quickly built a reputation for delivering some of the most impressive 1/12 scale action figures on the market—and when they revealed their take on Bigfoot, expectations were sky-high. Now that the figure is finally in hand, I can confidently say: this is not just a great Bigfoot figure—it might […]

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April 4, 2026

DesignerCon Expands U.S. Footprint With New Pasadena Event, Returning Home June 20–21, 2026

By Staff Reports DesignerCon will debut a new Southern California event this summer, DesignerCon Pasadena, a two-day art and designer toy convention scheduled for June 20–21, 2026, on Father’s Day weekend. The event marks a strategic U.S. expansion and a return to Pasadena, where the convention was established. Organizers say the new show will offer a more curated experience than […]

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March 31, 2026

C2E2 2026

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor C2E2 is one of the best fan conventions in the country. Every year they get more ambitious with bigger guests and even bigger nerd vibes. There is a reason that I travel halfway across the country every year to visit this annual party in the heart of Chicago. In the Pacific Northwest we have Rose […]

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