Empty Zone Kicks Off New Story Arc

By Staff Reports Eisner-award nominated artist Jason Shawn Alexander (Abe Sapien: The Drowning, The Escapists), joined by newcomer and co-writer Darragh Savage, will launch a new story arc in the ongoing dystopian series EMPTY ZONE this March. Previously in EMPTY ZONE, Corinne White, ex-soldier and black-market spy, was on a slow spiral to oblivion at the bottom of a bottle […]

TARDIS Beat: The Doctors Are IN

By Staff Reports Available February 17 at DevastatorPress.com. It’s timey-wimey for a Tiger Beat spoof that EXTERMINATES Doctor Who fandom! Feast your eyes on this ultra-glossy gossip rag with the scoop on all the hottest Doctors Who. TARDIS Beat includes features like, “Daleks Who Dare to Steal Your Heart,” “4th Doctor Dishes on Fab Scarf!” and a mini-poster of those sexy Cybermen. Warning: […]

Mirror #1 Review: An Artistic Reflection

Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—I pre-ordered Mirror #1 simply by the cover art: it was so crazy looking, so out there. Now, after picking up the latest venture from Image Comics, I have to say- I made the right choice. From Emma Rios (Pretty Deadly) and Hwei Lim (Hero), we get a book very different from anything on […]

Spider-Man #1 Review: Does Whatever a Spider Can

Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Wait, Spider-Man #1? Another series featuring the wall crawling Peter Parker? Well, no, not exactly. Spider-Man #1 kicks off a pretty huge milestone for the old web-head, as Miles Morales, the Spider-Man from the Ultimate universe, is now in the main Marvel U. Does the world need two Spider-Men? Let’s go ahead and just […]

Roche Limit Rings in a New Story Arc

By Staff Reports The bestselling team of writer Michael Moreci (HOAX HUNTERS) and artist Kyle Charles (‘68) will launch the final story arc in their ongoing dark sci-fi series ROCHE LIMIT this March. Previously in ROCHE LIMIT, the Roche Limit colony, and consequently most of Earth itself, crumbled under the onslaught of the insidious Black Sun. Following the fan-and-critic-favorite CLANDESTINY, […]

Dudes & Dragons On VOD, Digital Platforms and DVD March 1, 2016

By Staff Reports The Winner of Best Feature Film at Dragon Con 2015 is coming home! A hilarious fantasy comedy starring Kaitlin Doubleday (Fox’s top-rated show, Empire), fan favorite James Marsters (Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Smallville), and an appearance by Luke Perry. When a powerful wizard (Marsters) vows to rid the land of love through the use of his fire-breathing […]

Multiverse Studio Announces Street Fighter Mini Figure Collection

Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. today announced their Street Fighter® Mini Figure Collection. Officially licensed by Capcom US, the Street Fighter® Mini Figure Collection is a series of 4 highly detailed figures representing the classic World Warriors through the visionary art stylings of up and coming illustrator Miguel Wilson. Measuring 4 to 5-inches tall, depending on the character, Street […]

Circuit-Breaker is an Electric Read

By Staff Reports Bestselling writer Kevin McCarthy and artist Kyle Baker (Plastic Man) team up for an all-new series, CIRCUIT-BREAKER, launching from Image Comics this March. CIRCUIT-BREAKER #1 is set in the aftermath of World War IV, where the heroic robots that saved Japan during war are outlawed. Now they’re turning against mankind, waging a campaign of terror across the […]

Aloha, Hawaiian Dick Takes a Darker Turn

By Staff Reports The critically-acclaimed HAWAIIAN DICK noir begins an all-new, five-issue miniseries by fan-favorites B. Clay Moore and Jacob Wyatt in ALOHA, HAWAIIAN DICK #1, which launches from Image Comics this April. “Jake and I have been working on this book for some time, and I’m excited to see Hawaiian Dick return to the shelves looking better than ever,” […]

Justice League vs. Teen Titans to Premiere at WonderCon 2016

By Staff Reports Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and WonderCon will offer fans the first opportunity witness the animated clash between veteran super heroes and their youthful counterparts when “Justice League vs. Teen Titans,” the latest DC Universe Original Movie, has its World Premiere at WonderCon during the March 25-27 weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The announcement is now […]

Brains Meets Blades In New Webcomic Kittarou Witch Hunter

By Staff Reports It’s brains meets blades. Newcomer to the web comics scene, Blake Von Klausur recently put together a dream team to bring you Kittarou Witch Hunter, an ongoing online series where lightning ninja action meets supernatural Sherlock Holmes style mystery. Enter Kittarou: A disgraced rogue Witch Hunter who roams a perilous feudal Japanese countryside, solving supernatural mysteries, defeating […]

Valiant’s FAITH #1 Flies into Third Printing – In Stores Alongside FAITH #2 in February!

By Staff Reports Valiant is proud to announce that FAITH #1 (of 4) – the FIRST ISSUE of the stratospheric new limited series by rising star Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and acclaimed artist Francis Portela (Green Lantern) and Marguerite Savauge (DC Comics Bombshells) – has once again sold out at the distributor level and will return to stores shelves on […]

Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition Global Release Dates Announced

By Staff Reports Today Techland released a statement to fans about the release dates of Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition. Dear fans, As we announced last week, Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition has gone gold.  This means the game is ready, and the discs are now being packed and shipped to stores where it will be available starting February 9th.  […]

ESA Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Video Game Scholarship Program

By Staff Reports Scholarship applications for students seeking video game design degrees are now being accepted by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation. The 2016-2017 scholarship program is open to women and minority students who are pursuing computer and video game-related degrees at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. “We are proud to support the talented students who […]

IPG Signs ALTERNA to an Exclusive Worldwide Book Market Distribution Deal

By Staff Reports Continuing to grow in their 10th anniversary year, Alterna Comics (alternacomics.com) has just announced an exclusive deal with IPG (ipgbook.com) to expand their print and digital lineup into the global book market.  As per the specifications of the deal, Alterna will retain control over their accounts at ComiXology and at Diamond Comics Distributors. Alterna Comics publisher Peter […]

Strayer #1 Review: Killing It

Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)— The fairly new company Aftershock Comics has released some impressive titles thus far, including Dreaming Eagles and American Monster. With Strayer #1, Aftershock brings us a series of action, swords, monsters, and an interesting end of the world as we know it scenario. Created by Justin Jordan, creator of the action packed Luther […]

Faith #1 Review: Gotta Have Faith

Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—When Valiant Entertainment announced that the psiot Faith Herbet, also known as the superhero Zephyr, would be getting her own series- I think a lot of fans saw this as a great opportunity. One of the standout characters from the critically acclaimed Harbinger series, Faith is upbeat, positive and a wealth of pop culture […]

Hellboy Winter Special Review: Winter Wonder Hell

Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Mike Mignola’s iconic paranormal investigator, Hellboy, has been through hell, literally. The demon with the right hand of doom has become a staple in not only the world of comics, but also on the silver screen with two blockbuster films. With the winter season comes a treat for all, as we get four new […]

Dark Horse Takes Five Spots 2016 YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens List

By Staff Reports Last week, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) committee published their much-anticipated 2016 Great Graphic Novels for Teens list. Not surprisingly, given the tremendous success of Dark Horse’s 2015 publishing line, the publisher landed five titles on this year’s list! This year’s Dark Horse selections are as follows: ApocalyptiGirl: An Aria for the End Times. By […]

American Gods Casts Its Shadow as Ricky Whittle Signs on as Lead in Starz Series

By Staff Reports Fans of Neil Gaiman’s groundbreaking American Gods, it is time to officially rejoice: the role of Shadow Moon as officially been cast for the upcoming series by Starz and FreemantleMedia North America. That coveted role goes to Ricky Whittle (“The 100”), and now has the series on track to begin shooting this April. Neil Gaiman said, “I’m […]

Old Man Logan #1 Review: A Man Out of Time

Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—When the original Old Man Logan storyline was introduced a few years ago, it was an instant hit. An older, grizzled Wolverine who gave up the world of super heroics and became a passive, isolated shell of a man until everything was taken from him, what’s not to love? Well, this alternate Logan is […]

Battle Rap: Award Winning Rapper Takes on Bullying, Self Harm Around the Globe

By Staff Reports Have you ever heard of a rapper being endorsed by Politicians, Police Departments, Paramedics, School Principals, Guidance Counselors, Teachers, Parents, Grandparents, Students, Mental Health Organizations, High Ranking Public Officials, Environmental Activists, and more? Well, Curtis Adams AKA “Unkle Adams” is definitely not your “average” Rapper. The Canada-born MC not only performs uplifting and inspirational music, but travels […]

Bluefin Debuts New Bruce Lee Poseable Action Figure from Tamashii Nations

By Staff Reports Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, is proud to introduce the world’s most posable Bruce Lee action figure! Renowned Japanese collectibles label, Tamashii Nations, integrates its advanced S.H. Figuarts articulation technology to reproduce all of Bruce Lee’s powerful martial arts moves! For this latest release, […]