Born from a stone and destined to be a hero. Magnetic Press is proud to announce the return of one of its most celebrated and two-time Eisner Award-nominated graphic novels (Best Adaptation from Another Medium, Best Painter/Multimedia Artist) with THE MONKEY KING: THE COMPLETE HARDCOVER OMNIBUS EDITION, written and illustrated by acclaimed artist Chaiko, live now on BackerKit! Out of […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation When it comes to creativity, few artists bring comic book inspiration to life quite like Drew Guess. Known for his incredible custom action figures, Drew has once again raised the bar—sharing his footwear skills with his Custom Spawn Shoes. Built from a pair of Puma high-top layups, these one-of-a-kind kicks are a […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Every once in a while, a story comes along that hits all the right emotional notes — heart, humor, and heroism — all wrapped in a package that feels straight out of a Saturday morning cartoon. Ten-Ton Titan Terrier from Papercutz/Mad Cave Studios is one of those special stories. Written by David […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation Crank up your amps and prepare to melt some faces—Isekai Metaller Vol. 1 is pure, unfiltered heavy metal energy wrapped in a fantasy manga shell. Kasuga Ryo delivers a high-voltage debut that’s as loud in spirit as it is rich in mystery, blending the world of metal and magic into something wholly unique […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation I love when you find an amazing creator that delivers on projects here on Kickstarter time and time again. I learned of Matt Emmons with one his past projects, The Winter King, which was amazing. Emmons is back with Those That Inherit the Earth, and it ends this week! Here is directly […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation A girl with a guitar never has to apologize for anything. Grady Hendrix’s We Sold Our Souls is a rollicking love letter to heavy metal and the mythos created by it. Inherently “evil” and “the devil’s music”, he plays on the very ideas that made the genre so appealing to so many, […]
By Daniel SchwartzReviewer | Pastrami Nation Publisher: Mad CaveWriter: Mark SableArtist: Giorgio Pontrelli When selecting comics to review, I look for titles and synopses that capture my interest. Let me tell you, a revenge and heist story set in Ancient Rome definitely piqued my interest. Issue 1 begins with our primary antagonist, a slave named Sergius, being maimed by the […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation I’ve always had a deep love for comic books and graphic novels. Sequential art has been my favorite storytelling medium since childhood—back when I’d lose myself in the pages of G.I. Joe Special Missions or the latest issue of The Amazing Spider-Man. So, when I heard about a new anthology-style comic that embraces […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation Good Boy is a haunted house movie like no other. It has all the elements you expect but tells its story in a genuinely unique way. What could have easily been a gimmick turns into a highly relatable and compelling way to see the world. As any animal lover can attest, our pets […]
By Rebecca Smith The Pastrami Insider | Pastrami Nation School has started, the air is growing cooler, and pumpkin-spice everything fills the shelves of grocery stores. But what truly gets you in the Halloween spirit? For my husband and me, it was selecting an audiobook for our family road trip. Over 6 hours of driving each way. Yes, an audiobook […]
By Daniel Schwartz Reviewer | Pastrami Nation Publisher: Image ComicsWriter: Benito CerenoArtist: Derek Hunter When I first saw this comic available for review, I jumped at it. The title alone had me anticipating a fun and sarcastic supernatural adventure, and it did not disappoint! After doing a little research, I found that Hector Plasm has been around for over 20 […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Aric of Dacia is back—and this relaunch hits with the force you want from an X-O Manowar #1. Steve Orlando wastes no time putting Aric and Shanhara into a harsh, post-apocalyptic stretch of terrain where survival and honor collide. The setup is lean and welcoming for new readers, but seasoned fans will […]