Hook Jaw #1 Review: Something to Fear Now

Titan Comics brings sharks to the forefront with Hook Jaw By Jason T. Smith Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Titan Comics reminds you that it is definitely not. Their debut issue of Hook Jaw takes us on a very scary adventure with some Great White Sharks and the thing they do best” […]

Ninjak #23 Review: Sharpening the Seven Blades

The Seven Blades of Master Darque starts here for Ninjak By Nolan P. Smith After last issue’s spectacular silent set up, the latest Ninjak storyline is here with The Seven Blades of Master Darque. This issue sets up what is bound to be a big showdown between MI-6’s favorite ninja themed agent and the lord of death by putting all […]

God Country #1 Review: Eye of the Storm

The debut issue of God Country brings the rain, thunder and awe By Nolan P. Smith I didn’t know much about Image Comic’s God Country before I pre-ordered: the name and the cover art was enough for me to try at least the first issue. With a title like God Country and a dude with a massive sword walking towards […]

Amigo Comics 2017 Plans

2017 is gonna ROCK! Beast No More; Street Tiger; Doctor Caligari and… Unleash, all from Amigo Comics By Staff Reports We have plenty of new books coming this year, amigos! Not only are we working on new ‘Rogues’ and ‘Nancy in Hell’ miniseries (yups!), but we have three new launching books for you… and the resolicitations of Unleash and Rogues […]

Brubaker & Epting’s Velvet Collected in Hardcover this February

Velvet gets collected in a deluxe hardcover from Image Comics By Staff Reports The bestselling creative team of writer Ed Brubaker (KILL OR BE KILLED, Captain America: The Winter Soldier), artist Steve Epting (Batwoman, Captain America: The Winter Soldier), and colorist Elizabeth Breitweiser (OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA, KILL OR BE KILLED) will release a deluxe hardcover edition of the […]

AfterShock Comics Set to Expand Titles After Successful 2016; New Series in the Works with Garth Ennis

With a new Garth Ennis Book on the way, AfterShock looks to shake up 2017 By Staff Reports Since its official debut in April 2015, AfterShock Comics has launched 16 titles from some of the world’s most celebrated creators. With hits including Animosity from Marguerite Bennett, Alters from Paul Jenkins, Rough Riders from Adam Glass and Shipwreck from Warren Ellis, […]

Valiant’s Fred Van Lente & Cary Nord Hold Court for Immortal Brothers: The Tale of the Green Knight #1 – Coming in April

Valiant Reunites Armstrong, the Eternal Warrior and Ivar for The Tale of the Green Knight By Staff Reports As revealed today at ComicBook.com, Valiant is proud to announce IMMORTAL BROTHERS: THE TALE OF THE GREEN KNIGHT #1 – a 48-page, standalone special reuniting Archer & Armstrong, the Eternal Warrior, and Ivar, Timewalker for a swashbuckling adventure through King Arthur’s court! […]

Penny Dreadful #1: Covers revealed! Set six months after the smash hit TV series finale!

The new Penny Dreadful comic continues after the groundbreaking TV series By Staff Reports Titan Comics are excited to share the covers from PENNY DREADFUL #1 – a brand-new ongoing series, entitled “The Awaking“, set six months after the shocking events of Season Three from Showtime original series Penny Dreadful! Written by Penny Dreadful TV series Co-Executive Producer Chris King, with […]

Batman #14 Review: Nine Lives Almost Up

A New Side to the Catwoman/Batman Relationship By Nolan P. Smith The entangled relationship between Batman and Catwoman has been going on for years and years. The love/hate relationship has been something fans have loved seeing, as one stands for the ultimate good in the world, and one doesn’t just walk the fine line, she dances on it. With Batman […]

Nova #2 Review: Return to Form

The Human Rockets Hit a Home Run with the Sophomore Issue of Nova By Nolan P. Smith The second issue of the new Nova series is exactly what I wanted to see when the new series was announced. With it, not only do we get to see the interactions between the returning Nova Rich Ryder and current Nova Sam Alexander, […]

Valiant’s Sold-Out Smash Hit Returns with Sequel in Britannia: We Who Are About to Die #1- Coming in April

One of Pastrami Nation’s Best of 2016 returns when Britannia heads back into battle this April By Staff Reports As revealed today at io9, Valiant is proud to announce BRITANNIA: WE WHO ARE ABOUT TO DIE #1 (of 4) – a brand-new journey into myth and mystery from comics master Peter Milligan (Shade, The Changing Man) and incendiary artist Juan […]

New Year, New Logo, and Newsprint for Alterna Comics

Alterna brings in the New Year with the return of newsprint comics By Staff Reports For 10 years, Alterna Comics has produced over 50 different graphic novels for distribution in comic shops and bookstores. Now entering their 11th year, Alterna is announcing plans for a single issue lineup that will feature throwback style covers, a new logo, prices under $1.99 […]

Pastrami Nation Podcast: Valiant Entertainment, Pokemon Go, Super Mario Run, Carrie Fisher and More

The first Pastrami Nation podcast for 2017 is here, and it’s MASSIVE The first Pastrami Nation podcast for the new year is here! With this episode, we talk about the ever popular Valiant Entertainment, as well as the Grand Prize Winner of the Harbinger Renegades contest from Valiant. We also discuss Pokemon Go and Super Mario Run, TV shows hitting […]

Valiant Marks The Biggest Release Dates of 2017 with “X-O Manowar Wednesday” and the X-O Manowar 2017 Calendar

Valiant Announces X-O Manowar 2017 Calendar so that fans never miss one of the X-O Manowar Wednesday! By Staff Reports Valiant is proud to announce that, beginning on March 22nd with the release of the all-new X-O MANOWAR #1, the fourth Wednesday of every month will officially be “X-O Manowar Wednesday” – a consistent, monthly on-sale date that will include […]

First So Cal Comic Convention of 2017 is the Comic Excitement Convention- Jan 14th and 15th

First Year Comic Excitement Convention Brings Two Full Days of Big Name Guests From Cosplay, Comic Books and More! By Staff Reports Convention season starts with a bolt of lightning in just under two weeks at the Los Angeles Convention Center at Comic Excitement Convention! The first year convention will bring celebrity guests, cosplay stars and comic book creators to […]

Dark Horse Adapts Melville’s Whale of a Tale Moby Dick Into a Graphic Novel

Dark Horse to release English version of Moby Dick in February 2017 By Staff Reports Dark Horse Books is proud to announce the Vents d’Ouest graphic novel adaptation of Herman Melville’s timeless classic Moby Dick, available in English for the first time on February 8, 2017. A masterpiece of French literary comics, this hardcover edition collects both Vents d’Ouest volumes […]

Best of 2016- Comic Books

Animosity, Love: The Lion,  Black Hammer and more round out the Top 5 Comic Books of 2016 By Nolan P. Smith 2016 is now just a memory, but for the comic book world, it holds plenty of great books to enjoy. The year saw DC take control of the market with Rebirth, Marvel went to war with Civil War II, […]

Best of 2016- Movies

Captain America: Civil War, Jungle Book, Deadpool and More are our Top 5 of 2016 By Nolan P. Smith As 2016 has come to a close, one word comes to everyone’s mind: reflection. The year brought us some amazing films, which made it hard for only pick 5 for this list. Nonetheless, here is our Top 5 films of 2016.