By Staff Reports At his “Robert Kirkman LIVE at SDCC” panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), visionary creator Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead, TRANSFORMERS) announced the return of the long out-of-print and very much in-demand comic book series Capes from Skybound and Image Comics. Representing his and co-creator/artist Mark Englert’s (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hack Slash) corner of […]
By Staff Reports The world of ONE PIECE arrives in Southern California with the highly anticipated launch of the One Piece Cafe Los Angeles—officially opening its doors on Friday, August 2 in the heart of Little Tokyo. Themed around the record-breaking anime episodic series created by Eiichiro Oda and produced by Toei Animation, the One Piece Cafe Los Angeles marks […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation My Hero Academia continues to dominate the world of anime and manga, and fans have been treated to some spectacular figures over the years. One line that consistently delivers is the S.H.Figuarts series from Bandai/Tamashii Nations—and their rendition of Katsuki Bakugo, the explosive hero-in-training, might just be one of the best yet. First […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation The Ramayan is one of the most legendary epics in human history—an enduring tale of love, honor, loyalty, and divine adventure. The Hierophant Entertainment has taken on the ambitious task of bringing this iconic story to life in the world of action figures, and they’re doing it with the help of the master […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Full throttle honesty: I’ve never seen the classic Speed Racer anime, skipped the live-action movie, and haven’t cracked open the manga or past comics. I knew the name, the car, and the legend—but that was about it. So when Mad Cave Studios announced a fresh new take on Speed Racer, it felt […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation So, you finally scored a badge to San Diego Comic-Con — the pop culture mecca of the world. Congratulations! Whether you’re going for the exclusives, the panels, the cosplay, or just to soak in the experience, SDCC is unlike anything else. But if it’s your first time, prepare yourself: it’s fun, it’s […]
By Staff Reports The LEGO Group together with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios, set sail for new adventures as they unveil the first full line up of highly anticipated LEGO® ONE PIECE products. Based on the live-action show produced by Netflix and Tomorrow Studios, and ahead of the epic return of ONE PIECE Season 2, these new sets bring iconic scenes […]
By Staff Reports In partnership with the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), Oni Press – the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997– and global entertainment powerhouse The Nacelle Company are proud to announce the return of the CBLDF’s annual San Diego Comic-Con Welcome Party at The Westgate Hotel on Thursday, July […]
By Staff Reports Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, announced the all-new comic book one-shot G.I. JOE: Cold Slither #1 from the head banging band of writer Tim Seeley (Rogue, Local Man), artist Juann Cabal (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man), colorist Rex Lokus (Aquaman), and letterer Pat Brosseau (Batman and Robin). The loudest G.I. […]
By Staff Reports Coming this winter from Mad Cave Studios, one of the most prolific colorists in comics, Lee Loughridge (Flash Gordon, Deadly Class), makes his long-awaited writing debut with MIDSTATE—a slow-burn supernatural noir that blurs the line between intuition and madness. Illustrated by Mack Chater (Sword Daughter, Briggs Land) and lettered by Rob Tweedy, this 144-page original graphic novel […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor For the first time in years, the legendary Four Horsemen Studios are heading back to the San Diego Comic Con, and they are bringing an amazing exclusive! Here is the word directly from their Facebook page: Yesterday morning we dropped a teaser for our appearance at SDCC, along with a new photo for Mythic Legions: […]
By Staff Reports IGN is teaming up with Toei Animation for an epic ONE PIECE-themed After Party at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, and fans will have the chance to win tickets! Taking place on Friday, July 25 at the iconic San Diego Hard Rock Hotel, the “IGN San Diego Comic-Con 2025 After Party Presented by ONE PIECE” will include a […]
By Staff Reports The Nacelle Company, a leader in the pop culture space, announced that the cult-favorite franchise Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa is riding into action at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 in a brand new animated series, spotlighting the next big step in the company’s expanding shared universe of reimagined toy and animation classics, the NacelleVerse.A beloved ’90s […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Welcome to Let’s Kickstart This, where we spotlight a Kickstarter campaign that truly deserves your attention. Today, we explore a project that merges mythology, artistry, and passion into an incredible new action figure line: Legends of the Ramayan. This remarkable project takes one of the most legendary tales in human history and—with […]
By Staff Reports Bandai Namco’s TAMASHII NATIONS returns to San Diego for Comic-Con® 2025 with an exciting lineup of event exclusive collectibles, including iconic characters from Dragon Ball and Godzilla. This year, certain exclusive items will be available by reservation only through the official SDCC Exclusives Portal. Attendees can now apply for a timed entry slot to purchase the following […]
By Staff Reports Dark Horse Books, in collaboration with id Software and Bethesda Softworks, presents The Art of DOOM: The Dark Ages. This stunning art book takes readers behind the scenes of the design and art process of the latest entry into the DOOM franchise. In the critically acclaimed DOOM: The Dark Ages, players will step into the bloodstained boots […]
By Staff Reports The long-awaited anime adaptation of The Vermilion Mask, the acclaimed manga series serialized in YOUNGKING OURS (Shonengahosha), is officially in production. This explosive new series brings to life a dark, emotional, and action-packed saga set in a world where enchanted masks bestow unimaginable power and unbearable consequences. At the center of the story is Peru, a young […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation The Line That Changed the Game Harvinger Studios shocked the action figure world when they unleashed their Savage Crucible line. With jaw-dropping sculpts and ultra-articulated builds, Wave 1’s reptilian warriors were a smash hit right out of the gate. Now, Wave 2 brings in the humans—and leading the charge is a figure straight […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Netflix has done very well with their original animated films over the years. The Mitchell’s Vs. The Machines, Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio, Nimona, Wendell & Wild, and Klaus are just some of the highlights that the streaming service has licensed. The newest entry in that lineup is KPop: Demon Hunters, a musical action film that is […]
By Nolan Smith, Editor – Pastrami Nation THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Godzilla has officially breached San Diego, and Super7 is ground zero for the ultimate kaiju fan experience. Just in time for San Diego Comic-Con, the Super7 Store is transforming into Godzilla Station, an immersive pop-up inspired by the epic Train Biter scene from Godzilla Minus One. 📍 Location: […]