By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation I’m especially excited for this edition of Let’s Kickstart This!, our column spotlighting some of the most exciting crowdfunding campaigns in pop culture. This time, two companies that have consistently impressed me with their creativity and quality have teamed up for something truly special. The Nacelle Company and Oni Press are bringing […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announces Nicolas Cage (Spider-Noir, Ghost Rider, National Treasure, Face/Off) and Hayden Christensen (Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Ahsoka) will join the lineup for L.A. Comic Con 2026, taking place […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor, Pastrami Nation The Underworld Universe at Mad Cave Studios continues to expand with its latest series, Mister Nemo #1, and it’s another impressive addition to this growing shared universe. Written by Mark London, with artwork by Alden Kaye, colors by Alex Sinclair, and lettering by Patrick Brosseau, Mister Nemo delivers a thrilling blend of mystery, nautical […]
By Staff Reports [07/14/26 – Los Angeles, CA] Actor and cultural icon Danny Trejo is expanding his legacy intocreator-owned publishing with Year of the Devil, an original supernatural action-horror graphic noveldebuting at San Diego Comic-Con before launching its worldwide crowdfunding campaign on September 29, 2026. Co-created by Danny Trejo, award-winning transmedia creator Keith Arem (Call of Duty, Spider-Man,Ascend), and writer […]
By Staff Reports Disney announced a spectacular slate of programming happening during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa, the highly anticipated event coming to Anaheim, California on August 14, 15, and 16, 2026. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is the can’t-miss event of the year for Disney fans of all ages and there are even more […]
Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with Comixology Originals, proudly presents QUIET, an all-new YA graphic novel from celebrity baker, bestselling cookbook author, Great British Bake Off finalist, and winner of Bake Off’s New Year 2022 special Kim-Joy and artist Alti. Inspired by Kim-Joy’s life, Quiet explores social anxiety, selective mutism, and bullying through an emotional coming-of-age story featuring art and […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Join Pastrami Nation’s Editor Nolan Smith as he sits down with Jeff Treppel to talk about his new graphic novel, Waypoint, now on Kickstarter! Back it now at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/waypointcomic/waypoint-1-4?ref=discover_saved_projects&category_id=250
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Today, I am checking out a package from Oni Press and the Nacelle Company! Oni and Nacelle have created some amazing comics with their partnership, excited to check these out!!!
By Staff Reports IDW Publishing is heading to San Diego Comic-Con and going all-out to celebrate its slate of summer blockbuster comic book launches. Located on the show floor (#2729) and featuring an all-new booth, IDW Publishing is proud to offer fans in attendance eight stunning exclusive covers, plus free giveaway collectibles! The award-winning publisher will also have the following […]
By Rebecca Smith Reporter | Pastrami Nation A package from Super7 just landed at Pastrami Nation… and it’s a monster-sized arrival! Today we’re unboxing the Toho ULTIMATES! Final Battle Godzilla, inspired by the legendary showdown from Godzilla Final Wars. From the premium packaging to the incredible sculpt and accessories, this looks like it’s going to be an absolute beast. Will […]
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By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, today announces Early Bird, 3-Day Weekend Passes are now on sale for L.A. Comic Con 2026. Kicking off the convention’s 15th anniversary, the first round of talent is set to include members of the star-studded cast of K-Pop Demon Hunters, Arden Cho, […]
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced an extraordinary lineup of action figure collectibles and dolls from Mattel Creations exclusively first available at San Diego Comic-Con, celebrating the pop culture worlds of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, as well as Monster High®, Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World™, and Masters of the Universe®. Unofficially dubbed “Pop Culture Power Picks” by Mattel’s resident toy […]
By Staff Reports Anime “Kagurabachi”, based on a next-generation flagship title from Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha), hosted a special panel at Anime Expo—one of North America’s largest anime conventions that is currently being held in Los Angeles—on Friday, July 3, 2026. Kicking off the “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour Part 1, which features advance screenings worldwide, the event welcomed voice actor […]
By Staff Reports At Anime Expo 2026, Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. opened Closed Beta Test applications for BLEACH Mirrors High, the new mobile action game that depicts the story following the Thousand-Year Blood War arc of the animated TV series BLEACH, and revealed new characters designed by series creator Tite Kubo: Shirin Migishima and Shirane Sanari. A new trailer premiered […]
By Staff Reports Icon Heroes is proud to debut the Ringmassster, an all-new San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Exclusive action figure from its acclaimed Jiu Jitsu Combat Creatures universe. Available exclusively at the KB Toys presented by Icon Heroes booth #4344, The Ringmassster makes his first appearance as the enigmatic mastermind behind the arena itself. Jiu Jitsu Combat Creatures is the […]
By Staff Reports Hiroya Oku’s sci-fi horror masterpiece returns in a powerful deluxe oversized hardcover edition and now features the original sound effects as published in Japan with English captions. Former Tokyo schoolmates Kei and Masaru are killed by a speeding train, but a split second later they’re alive, trapped in a room with other reanimated strangers and an ominous […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor, Pastrami Nation Biker Mice from Mars came roaring back into the spotlight thanks to the Nacelle Company and Oni Press, and now they’re back with a brand-new series spotlighting the newest addition to Mars: Scorch! This debut issue is an incredible introduction to Scorch, or Scratch as she was once known. We get her backstory, from […]
By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor | Pastrami Nation Lone Coconut’s Plunderstrong line is amazing, and so is the Tinker Skiff! Peg leg? Check.Cannon Arm? Check. I absolutely love the Plunderlings Plunderstrongs! Hefty figures, excellent articulation, tons of accessories. Check out the Plunderlings on social media!
By Nolan P. Smith Editor We’re Going LIVE! We’re halfway through 2026, and it’s time to talk movies! July 7th- 7:00 PM PST!