By Jason T. Smith and Nolan P. Smith 2015 was a great year for action figures: from Star Wars to dinosaurs, the action figure game was stepped up once again. Some from the giants in the industry, and some from new companies eager to show what they can do. So, without further delay and in no specific order, here is […]
By DimSumHottie and MrandMrsSmith As 2015 comes to a close, I am compelled to compile what I believe is our list of the top 5 best video games of 2015! Now, I’m sure that many of you will read this and be disappointed that some of your favorites didn’t make it onto the list, just remember that this is our opinion based […]
By Staff Reports Devil’s Due’s hit series Squarriors, by Ash Maczko and Ashley Witter, sold out at the distributor level at Diamond Comic Distributors within hours of its release yesterday. Retailers are encouraged to place back-orders as the publisher anticipated demand and is prepared for immediate restocking. Squarriors chronicles the intense saga of warring rodents in a post-human world – […]
By Nolan P. Smith Groovy! The ash kicker himself is back in glorious sixth scale as Sideshow Collectibles has put up the pre-order for Ash Williams from Evil Dead II. Coming straight out of Sam Raimi’s 1987 sequel, the figure captures the likeness of Bruce Campbell’s chainsaw wielding hero perfectly. The convenience store employee turned hardcore survivor rocks his tattered […]
By Nolan P. Smith The Valiant Entertainment teasers continue to roll, this time featuring one of my favorite characters, Ninjak! Check out a glimpse into the newest storyline for Ninjak- The Siege of King’s Castle! Here’s the word from Valiant: COMING NEXT YEAR IN NINJAK THE SIEGE OF KING’S CASTLE MATT KINDT DIEGO BERNARD Teaser Artwork by Mike Choi Visit Valiant […]
By Nolan P. Smith One is an immortal lush, the other is a naive, sheltered fighting machine: together they are Valiant’s dynamic duo, Archer and Armstrong, and they are back in 2016 with a new series! The first series was fantastic, as we see two very different people team up to save the world. Now, we know a sequel is […]
By Staff Reports Joining the recently-released Capcom Fighting Tribute art book, UDON is thrilled to announce that the sold-out Street Fighter Tribute, Mega Man Tribute, and Darkstalkers Tribute are now available in a premium hardcover format. If you missed out on these books the first time around or are new to UDON’s Tribute line, there’s never been a better time […]
By Nolan P. Smith Who read Divinity from Valiant Entertainment? (raises hand) And I am not alone. So when Valiant sent out a teaser for Divinity II, I was overly thrilled! The first Divinity followed a Russian cosmonaut that returned back to Earth decades after the “space race” with powers that make him like a God. Not a violent man, […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)– Pastrami Nation is excited to spotlight one of the best cosplayers in the High Desert this time around, as well as one of the most recognized cosplayers around the convention circuit. He graced the front page of the Los Angeles Times as the menacing Predator, check out the spotlight on Will Blagg. Located in […]
By Staff Reports Want to enjoy holiday cheer AND some great comics!? Dynamite Entertainment is once again teaming up with StoryBundle, the unique literature bundling site known for its support of indie authors, to host an all-new comic book and graphic novel promotion hosting over 2,500 pages of horror and fantasy-inspired stories! The “Pay What You Want” model lets readers […]
By Daniel Schwartz Contributing Guest Reporter (Victor Valley)– Zoom is coming. From the time the initial trailer aired at Comic Con with this stirring tagline, fan anticipation has grown and speculation has run wild. Who is the man (or beast) behind the black suited supervillain? After the absolute beating that he put on Barry a few weeks ago, he has […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith For Mature Readers (Victor Valley)—When it was first announced that the newly created Panel Syndicate would have an online only series by Brian K. Vaughn and Marcos Martin with The Private Eye- it was not only unheard of, but it was exciting. Based on a “you pick the price” principle, readers could choose what they […]
By Nolan P. Smith in 2015, we got the mega hit Book of Death, that spanned across the Valiant Universe and delivered big time. For 2016, Valiant Entertainment teases its next big event with 4001 A.D., and what an amazing teaser it is! Here’s the info we received from Valiant: COMING NEXT YEAR 4001 A.D. MATT KINDT CLAYTON CRAIN Teaser […]
By Staff Reports Long considered “the grandfather of manga and anime”, legendary illustrator and animator Osamu Tezuka’s enduring legacy can still be felt today in the indelible influence he has had on contemporary manga and anime creators. In an effort to ensure that his timeless work remains easily accessible to as wide an audience as possible, UDON Entertainment is proud […]
By Staff Reports Zenescope Entertainment is bringing their iconic characters into a world engulfed with elements of Steampunk when Grimm Fairy Tales: Steampunk hits in 2016. In an alternate Steam Punk reality, Robyn Hood, Alice Liddle, Cinderella, Van Helsing, Nathan Cross, and many other of the most popular Grimm Universe characters live in a stunning but dangerous world unlike any […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—In 2014, Valiant Entertainment brought the world a different kind of a hero in the form of Doctor Mirage, or should I say Doctor Mirages. Shan and her husband Hwen trekked the world for adventure, for communicating with the spirits around us- until Hwen died far too young. This left Shan to do the […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—With the second issue of DK III: The Master Race, the story kicks into gear as Carrie Kelly faces massive jail time, we get a glimpse into Bruce Wayne’s fate, and we see why the story is call The Master Race. Are you ready for the next installment to Frank Miller’s classic? Good, because […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith FOR MATURE READERS (Victor Valley)—When Brian K. Vaughn and Marcos Martin brought the world The Private Eye through Panel Syndicate, they made a huge splash in the comic industry for two major reasons: one, the story was superb, and second, the issues were made available as online exclusives to the single issues on a pick […]
By Nolan P. Smith TRAILER FOR MATURE VIEWERS “This is a different kind of superhero story.” As a Christmas present tot he world, FOX has released the new Red Band trailer for Marvel’s merc with a mouth, Deadpool, and what a trailer it is! We get to see ‘Pool slice and dice, confront Russian X-Man Colossus, and break out the […]
On behalf of all of us at Pastrami Nation, I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Check out the amazing holiday artwork from Valiant Entertainment by the talented Tom Fowler!
By Nolan P. Smith Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has sent word of their bi-coastal premieres of Batman: Bad Blood, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Original Movies, at the Paley Center for Media in New York on January 19, 2016 and Los Angeles on February 1, 2016. With this, they also sent along a new […]
By Staff Reports After its amazing success with the release of the collectors’ book The Legend of Zelda™: Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse turns its attention to another Nintendo® franchise, Fire Emblem™. The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening is an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the smash-hit game for Nintendo 3DS. This book offers beautifully illustrated renditions of your favorite characters, storyboards […]
By Staff Reports This January, KaBOOM!, an award-winning imprint of publisher BOOM! Studios, and Cartoon Network Enterprises, the licensing and merchandising arm of the network, are pleased to present the six-issue limited series Adventure Time: Ice King. Storytellers Emily Partridge (Adventure Time) and Pranas Naujokaitis (Uncle Grandpa), along with artist Natalie Andrewson (Lumberjanes), focus on one of the most tragic […]
By Staff Reports (Article from http://www.ew.com/article/2015/12/22/deadpool-colossus-stefan-kapicic) We had something awesome shared with us: meet Stefan Kapicic, the man behind the Russian X-Man, Colossus in the upcoming Deadpool movie! Check out the interview below, and check out the full article on Entertainment Weekly at the link above!!! 1.Did you have previous knowledge of Deadpool? Were you a fan? Yes! I am […]
By Staff Reports 2015’s overnight sensation is taking center stage next year and slicing and dicing her way into her very own ongoing series! That’s right world, get ready for THE UNBELIEVABLE GWENPOOL #1 – coming at you in April from Gwenpool Holiday Special creators Christopher Hastings and Gurihiru! Strap in True Believers, you ain’t seen nothing yet! Gwen Poole […]
By Staff Reports Valiant is proud to present your first look inside FAITH #1 (of 4) – the FIRST ISSUE of the the year’s high-flying new limited series from rising star Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and explosive artists Francis Portela (Green Lantern) and Marguerite Sauvage (DC Bombshells)! On January 27th, Faith “Zephyr” Herbert is charging to the forefront of the […]
By Nolan P. Smith No Ewoks on this Endor. Remember the iconic speeder bike scene from Return of the Jedi? Well, now relive the magic in real life as four of the biggest drone racing pilots in the world have re-created the scene, complete with Biker Scouts and Rebel Troopers. The infamous scene takes Luke and Leia through the dense […]
By Staff Reports As announced last week, Dark Horse Books is pleased to offer Troll Bridge, a beautiful graphic novel adaptation of a tale from the mind of master storyteller Neil Gaiman (Sandman), illustrated by artist Colleen Doran (Sandman, Orbiter). Based on a story originally published in Gaiman’s Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions, Troll Bridge is a tragic […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Ivar, Timewalker has been one of my favorite titles of the year. The Valiant Entertainment book stars Ivar, a mysterious time traveling, time jumping adventurer who has been alive since the days of the ancients. Think Doctor Who, but an Earthling, and a little more cold blooded. Well, with issue #12, the series draws […]
By Staff Reports Bestselling writer Peter Milligan (X-Force / X-Statix) and artist Leandro Fernandez (Queen & Country) team up for an all-new series, THE DISCIPLINE, launching from Image Comics this March. In THE DISCIPLINE #1 readers meet Melissa, one woman who—between fighting her sister and hating her husband—still finds time to fall in lust with a stranger who’s an awful […]