The rebirth of a classic. Viz Media released the first English dub trailer for Berserk: The Golden Age Arc 1, and it looks and sounds amazing! Based on the ultra violent mangas by Kentarou Miura, Berserk follows the warrior Guts and Griffen into a battle at each others sides and at each others throats. I loved the original anime, and […]
Time to assemble again! Marvel and Disney’s mega hit The Avengers returns to the big screen this Labor Day weekend, as well as Disney’s Brave. It’s a great plan to add to the box office total as well as to have one more chance to see the crown jewel of the Marvel Films empire. So…who going to go see it […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith- Pastrami Nation Writer: Dwayne Harris Artist: Dwayne Harris Publisher: Arcana Comics Website: www.arcana.com The genre of steampunk is something that has exploded in popularity as of late. The emphasis on the power of steam, the goggles, the gears and the creativity: it’s one very cool and exciting part of pop culture that many are taking […]
You shouldn’t read The Goon. No. Really, you should read it. That’s the point of this post. READ THE GOON! Eric Powell’s series bursts at the seams with originality, as has done so for years. I have read quite a few issues of the series, and it is always amazing. The Goon is a staple in the comic industry, and […]
Get ready for a new take on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Image Comics announced today a new series that takes the Garbage Patch to a whole new level. An island of trash, action and intrigue await in Great Pacific, a new series by Joe Harris and Martin Morrazo. Check out the press release below, and look for the series […]
Today is the day…Slaughterhouse!!! Rap fans, it’s finally here: Slaughterhouse’s Welcome to Our House album is officially out! The super group composed of Royce Da 5’9, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Crooked I is making their Shady Records/Aftermath debut, and in a big way. Check out the track listing below, and a video for one of the singles off the […]
One of the greatest Batman stories ever told is getting animated. When you look up the best comic books of all time, Frank Miller’s Dark Knight Returns is always near the top of the list. The story of an aged Bruce Wayne picking up the mantle once again to go toe to toe with mutants, the Joker, and the big […]
Wow, now THAT is a variant cover. Straight from Marvel.com comes a look at the variant cover for Uncanny Avengers #2, done by international comic legend Milo Manara. Manara is best know for his erotic, risque comics that he has been making since the 1970’s. His work can be seen around the world, and Dark Horse has been releasing volumes […]
Who doesn’t love a good pulp hero? Dark Horse Comics announced today that Francesco Francavilla’s The Black Beetle is returning this December with a #0 issue, followed by January’s #1. The stories in the zero issue originally appeared in Dark Horse Presents, a monthly anthology book that showcases some downright amazing works. I have been very impressed with Francavilla’s work, […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Developer: Vigil Games Publisher: THQ Release Date: August 14th, 2012 Platforms: X-Box 360, PS3, PC Genre: Action/Adventure In the original Darksiders game, players took the reigns of War, one of the horsemen of the apocalypse, as he went in to battle against angels, demons and more in an effort to clear his name from […]
Back from the shadows… Valiant’s string of amazing relaunches continues this November with the iconic Shadowman. Who’s Shadowman? Really? Shadowman debuted in 1992 as part of Valiant then, back when Valiant was cranking out some of the best books on the planet. Shadowman was even the star of two video games. Well, he’s back, and looking as sinister as ever. […]
More power coming your way this September. The Power and the Honor Foundation, an awesome non-profit dedicated to collecting, archiving, preserving and educating the public on the creative origins of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe as well as She-Ra, will be in Torrance on Power Con weekend to host a Friends of The Power and Honor Foundation Reception. […]
Do YOU have the power? Power Con, THE con for He-man, She-Ra and Thundercats fans, is all set to invade Southern California this September. Taking place at the Torrance Marriott South Bay Hotel, the event will span across September 22-23rd. Exclusive He-Man figure? Check! Awesome custom He-Man accessories? Check! FREE ART PRINTS? If you pre-order, then check! Here is the […]
What was old is new again. New and cool. Valiant Entertainment’s relaunches have been burning hot all all summer, and Archer and Armstrong is no exception. Valiant reported that the newest in their Summer of Valiant relaunches is now headed back for a second printing with an all new cover! Check out the word directly from Valiant below, and be […]
It’s sad news for Nintendo fans. In 1988, the first issue of Nintendo Power was release. Now, by the end of 2012, Nintendo Power will be just a memory. Nintendo has had Future US publishing the magazine for the last few years, but it seems Nintendo didn’t want to renew the contract and has decided to end the iconic mag. […]
So THAT”S the Justice League? Today at the Toronto Fan Expo, DC Comics announced that a new Justice League of America series is coming in 2013, and if you are looking for the big three, you will be disappointed. This is a very different league, and it’s supposed to be. Martian Manhunter has always been a staple for the Justice […]
Want free comics? Stupid question, who doesn’t? Image Comics now has 20 different #1’s available for free on comiXology. That’s 20 free digital issues for 20 different series for your enjoyment. This is the perfect time to try out some amazing books for free, and to really see what you have been missing. Pastrami Nation’s top picks for these free […]
Battousai the Manslayer is back, and in live action! We brought you the trailer for the live action Rurouni Kenshin film, which opened today in Japan (at least according to the poster), and now here is a behind the scenes look at the film! From the official YouTube channel for the film, the lengthy clip shows some amazing action scenes, […]
All good things must come to an end… that’s what she said! The news broke this week that the next season of NBC’s The Office will be its last. Reuters stated in an article that the ninth season will indeed be the last, and they plan to go out in style. Greg Daniels, Executive Producer of The Office, stated: “This […]
This is rap. Rhymesayers Entertainment’s Brother Ali is back with a new single, a new album, and that’s great news for the world of rap. His newest single, “Mourning in America”, is on iTunes right now. This is the lead single to Ali’s fourth full length album, and by the sounds of it, it’s going to be quite a treat. […]
Here comes another one. This week saw the release of the newest Slaughterhouse single, Throw That. Featuring the man himself, Eminem, Throw That is a fast paced track that lets the five emcees let loose. The single is on iTunes now, along with quite a few other singles off their latest album. Their major label debut album, Welcome to Our […]
Well, some people will love it, and some will hate it. Rob Liefeld, one of the Image Comics founders and creator of the merc with a mouth, Deadpool, has stepped down from DC Comics. He was working on three current titles: Deathstroke, Grifter and The Savage Hawkman. Here is the tweet Liefeld sent out: Now, I know a lot of […]
It’s a good time to be a WWE fan. A burst of talent has emerged in the past few years in the WWE’s squared circle, and now is the time for them to shine the brightest. Pastrami Nation has compiled our Super 6 WWE superstars to watch, as we know they are going to be a household name in no […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: Matt Fraction Artist: David Aja Publisher: Marvel Comics Website: www.marvel.com It’s no surprise that Marvel is pushing the Avengers after this summer’s epic blockbuster film. I mean, look at all the Avengers titles on the shelves, and look at the huge Avengers Vs. X-Men crossover going on right now. So when a Hawkeye […]
I hope not! Here is the latest teaser from Image Comics regarding Robert Kirkman’s Invincible #100. This time, it’s the death of everybody. Invincible, Atom Eve, Robot, Oliver, Allen the Alien and Omni Man. If they all did in fact die, then that would be the end of Invincible…and that’s something I am not ready for. Image Comic’s Invincible is […]
Back to greatness. One of Image Comics founders, Whilce Portacio, is back in the creator owned business with Non-Human, hitting shelves this November. Portacio is well known for his work in at Marvel, having co-created Bishop with Jim Lee and John Byrne. His series Wetworks from Image Comics was visually stunning, with some amazing character designs. Well, he’s back, and […]
NOOOOOOO! For me, this latest teaser for Image Comics Invincible #100 is the one I really don’t want to see happen. Why? Because Omni Man is that cool. And his name’s Nolan… how many comic characters share my name? Exactly. Let’s all hope it’s just Robot or Invincible’s purple half brother, Oliver. Remember to check out Image Comics website for […]
By Nolan Patrick Smith-Pastrami Nation Two years ago, The Expendables brought together a who’s who of the action film genre. With a blend of classic action heroes and more modern day ones, the film was a sight to behold. Stallone, Statham, Lee, Willis, Schwarzenegger, and more: it was an action packed blast. Now, here we are with the sequel to […]
It’s official! WWE announced the official roster for THQ’s WWE 13 at this weekend’s Summer Slam Axxess event. I’ll just cut to the chase and say this is the most impressive roster for a WWE game that I have seen! Here is the roster, and make sure to check out the whole article at the WWE’s website HERE: CM Punk […]
It’s like owning the triforce. Legend of Zelda fans have been waiting for the US release of The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia Encyclopedia, and now they can breathe a sigh of relief. Dark Horse announced today that they will be producing the book in a partnership with Nintendo for a release date of January 2013. The book is 248 […]