Get ready for a throw down. Marvel Comics announced today that one of their titles for this year’s Free Comic Book Day will be Infinity, which will kick off a major event in the Marvel Universe. By looking at the cover, and the title, you can see it’s all about the mad titan, Thanos. Straight from his quick appearance in […]
Really not a surprise if you have read it. Dark Horse Comics announced today that the modern day pulp hero The Black Beetle as sold out of it’s #1 issue! The book, by the outstanding Francesco Francavilla, takes the world back to the pulp noir days, days where crime runs rampant, and The Black Beetle exacts justice! Check out the […]
I really love it when I come across amazing projects on Kickstarter! Book of Da is one of those projects! From the first glance I had at the page, I was sucked in to this world of strange creatures, the culture of the sea, and an awesome looking diver. The Book of Da is about a mysterious being that controls […]
Boldly going once again. Check out the Super Bowl trailer for the new Star Trek film, Into Darkness! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mu07BaOx9c&w=640&h=360]
Get ready for the extended look! One of the biggest films to hit in 2013, Iron Man 3 looks to break open the Phase 2 of Marvel Cinematic Universe. Check out the extended look of the Super Bowl spot below…what do you think? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI4jgOmVetY&w=640&h=360]
All hail the king. King Conan, the only Conan novel written by Robert E. Howard, is coming to the sequential art world this May thanks to Dark Horse Comics. Check out the press release below, and get ready! DARK HORSE COMICS TO PUBLISH KING CONAN: THE HOUR OF THE DRAGON! ADAPTING ROBERT E. HOWARD’S ONLY CONAN NOVEL! February 1, MILWAUKIE, […]
The Parker series of novels by Donald Westlake are some of the most entertaining books out there, which is without a doubt. The film Parker is based on the book “Flashfire”, one of over twenty Parker tales in existence. With such a legacy behind it, how does this 2013 Jason Statham vehicle measure up to it’s printed word predecessors? Directed […]
Just in time for a new beginning. Dark Horse and Crystal Dynamics announced today that they will be bringing Lara Croft back to the world of sequential art with Tomb Raider: The Beginning. Perfect timing, as the new Tomb Raider game hits this March. Check out the press release below for more info: CRYSTAL DYNAMICS AND DARK HORSE BRING LARA […]
The boys are back! Check out the latest single from The Lonely Island: YOLO! Featuring Kendrick Lamar and Adam Levine, the boys lampoon the overused acronym perfectly. Check out the video below, and buy it on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/yolo-feat.-adam-levine-kendrick/id597081331. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5Otla5157c&w=640&h=360]
It just gets better and better. Check out the storyline trailer for Injustice: Gods Among Us, as well as some character art for the bat breaker himself, Bane! This game is going to be amazing, and we won’t have to wait much longer as it drops April 16th. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l27-3NJqpiA&w=640&h=360]
It’s better than having the triforce. Released this week to cheering fans across the world, The Legend of Zelda-Hyrule Historia topped the Amazon charts across the globe. From Dark Horse, this collection is a must have for fans of the iconic Nintendo franchise, and it is available right now! Check the press release below: THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: HYRULE HISTORIA™ […]
Matt Kindt is on fire! The man’s 3 Story: The Secret History of the Giant Man (which is awesome) is already slated to be a film by Warner Bros, and now his ongoing series MING MGMT is planned for a big screen adaptation by 20th Century Fox, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Pretty awesome, isn’t it? By the way, both […]
Ok, this could work. The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Paul Giamatti (Sideways, Cinderella Man) is in talks to play the classic Spider-Man villain, The Rhino in the sequel to 2012’s Amazing Spider-Man. The Rhino, a hulking, Russian brute with a sad story connected to him, has been a fan favorite for years, but this would mark the first big […]
It’s a zero hour kind of day. This May, two more titles from Valiant get the zero treatment: one is a dark defender of the world, and the other is an immoral drunk. Yeah, sounds like a party, all right! With Shadowman #0, take a look at the man who carried the mantle of Shadowman before Jack: Josiah. Then, travel […]
Who’s going to survive Marvel Comics’s Age of Ultron? Check out the listings below for the first three issues. Submit Or Perish: Who Will Return From The AGE OF ULTRON? AGE OF ULTRON #1 (JAN130627) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Art and Cover by BRYAN HITCH On-Sale March 2013 A.U. AGE OF ULTRON #2 (JAN130634) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS […]
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas…right? Jim McCann and Janet K. Lee, the team behind the acclaimed Return of the Dapper Men from Archaia, are back again with what is certain to be a hit, Lost Vegas from Image Comics. Check out the press release below, as well as the two regular covers for the first issue. EISNER AWARD-WINNING […]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation The force is clearly with him. J.J. Abrams, the director that brought the world Super 8 and the Star Trek remakes, is reportedly set to take the directing reigns of the new Star Wars film, Episode VII. That’s the word from reports coming in (like HERE), which sounds like great news for fans of the […]
Well, take a good look at the this young lady. If you all could take a moment to vote for Denise Maciel on the Rockabilly Pin Ups Facebook contest, it would be greatly appreciated. Denise is a friend of mine, and I’d love to see her win this! All you have to do is click on the link below (takes […]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation A bit of Eastern myths go a long way. American McGhee and Spicy Horse Games have teamed up to deliver an amazing, free to play game: Akaneiro-Demon Hunters. The game combines rapid game play with the Japanese ink, watercolor and wood cut art into an action packed RPG. Did I mention it’s free? So…why the […]
Time for a clockwork revolution. Forbes announced last week that, according to IBM, Fashion’s Biggest Trend from 2013-2015 will be Steampunk. Check out the whole article HERE, which is where the super cool graphic on Steampunk above came from. As a fan of the genre, I am thrilled to see this, and it’s not really a huge surprise. Steampunk has […]
That’s Elseworlds for ya. GameStop announced that when customers pre order the new DC Comics fighter, Injustice Gods Among Us, they will get a little something in return…a little red. The Red Son DLC pack will boasts skins for characters straight from and inspired by the alternate reality of Superman: Red Son, which puts the Man of Steel in Mother […]
Want to help? Here’s how. Kathleen David, wife of famed comic book writer and author Peter David, posted the message below, which offers an update on Peter and ways to help during this difficult time. For those that don’t know, Peter suffered a stroke while on vacation with his family on December 29th. While recovering, the medical costs are continuing […]
Less than a day left! The Adventures of the 19XX, an awesome Steampunk/Dieselpunk graphic novel on Kickstarter, is reaching the end of its funding window, but it’s not too late! You can still get yourself the reprinted hardcover of volume 1, even volume 2 as well as tons more! It’s already reached its funding goal, so now its down to […]
The Great Heisenberg! Mezco announced last month that they would be making collectibles and action figures based off of the AMC hit show, Breaking Bad. Now, we get a glimpse at what to expect, and I think everyone is breathing a sigh of relief. The solicits hit this week, and with them came a picture of the 6 inch Walter […]
You will believe a Lego can fly. Check out an amazing recreation of the latest Man of Steel trailer, brought to Lego life by Antonio Toscano, Andrea Toscano and Francesco Patanè. It’s amazing what some people can do: remember, this is a fan made piece, even though it looks as professional as ever. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFLoAa00NFs&w=640&h=360]
It’s a fan’s dream come true. In the latest wave of Predator figure comes something nobody ever thought they would see: a Big Red Predator figure. From NECA, who has made some of the most detailed action figures on the market comes a Predator straight out of a fan made film back in 2003, a Batman film at that! Batman: […]
It’s time for…justice! Warner Bros. Interactive and DC Entertainment announced the official release date for the new DC Comic’s fighter today. Injustice Gods Among Us will hit stores April 16th in North America, and will be available on the X-Box 360, PS3 and Wii U systems. But that’s not all! In addition to the regular edition, there will be two […]
Whoa! Dino lovers rejoice, Jurassic Park 4 has been confirmed and is currently fast tracked for a release in 2014! June 13th, 2014 to be exact. Better yet, the man himself, Steven Spielberg is set to direct!!! No other details are available yet, but stay tuned! Also, the original Jurassic Park will be coming back to theaters in glorious 3-D […]
Onslaught! Check out the 50th series of Marvel Minimates, as voted by the fans! Over 30,000 votes were cast, and this is the results. Personally, I love the way they turned out, especially Onslaught and Baron Zemo II. The line up is as follows, directly from Marvel.com: The winning Minimates are Cyborg Spider-Man and Songbird, Ghost Rider and Onslaught, Baron […]