There is still hope for Butcher and the rest of The Boys. A few months ago, Sony reportedly dropped the Dynamite comic adaptation, which left many comic fans in dismay. Well, yesterday a fan tweeted Director Adam McKay and got a very hopeful response. Here is the tweet exchange: This is great news, even though there is no concrete news […]
The never ending horror story continues in Minimate form. Series one hasn’t even hit the shelves yet (except the awesome SDCC exclusive pack), and series two is already revealed! Art Asylum showed off series two today, with variations to the line up for specialty stores and Toys R Us. The Walking Dead Minimates are based off of Robert Kirkman’s Image […]
Add two more names to the list of possible victims. Yesterday and today, Image Comics released two more teasers for Robert Kirkman’s Invincible #100. This time we see Robot, and today’s teaser shows Invincible’s girlfriend, Atom Eve. I am all in favor of Robot biting the big one, but killing off Atom Eve would ruin the dynamic of the book. […]
This looks like a trip! At this week’s Gamesom, Capcom revealed another entry to their legendary library: Remember Me. Here is the deal on Remember Me, straight from Capcom: Neo-Paris. 2084. Personal memories can now be digitized, bought, sold and traded. The last remnants of privacy and intimacy have been swept away in what appears to be a logical progression […]
She has her claws out! Today, Warner Brothers sent out some screenshots of yesterday’s reveal that Catwoman will indeed be in the new DC Comic’s fighting game: Injustice-Gods Among Us. Check out a few screenshots, courtesy of Warner Bros, as well as the reveal trailer! Injustice is set to drop sometime in 2013. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlSh52S_T1M&w=640&h=360]
Say it ain’t so. In a follow up teaser from yesterday’s Invincible image, Image Comics sent out another banner hinting at the death of…Allen the Alien? Allen is one of the most beloved characters in Robert Kirkman’s Invincible. A being with enormous power and a kind heart, Allen has fought alongside and against Invincible on more than one occasion. If […]
If you’re a fan of Disney’s very popular Vinylmation figures,then like myself, you can’t wait for August 25th to hurry up and get here. That being the release date for Star Wars Vinylmation Series 2 at Disney theme parks and Downtown Disney locations only. Now we’ve already shown you the character line up in our July SDCC post,but thanks to […]
Joe’s gonna kill you… The Marvel Comics website has an interview up with TNA Pro Wrestler Samoa Joe. In it, the Samoan Submission Machine talks when he got in to comics, his favorite books and characters, his upcoming 4-way match at Hardcore Justice, and who he would tag team with in the Marvel Universe. Here is a bit from the […]
Got this cryptic image today from Image Comics… let’s hope it’s not the death of Invincible, one of the greatest superhero to come out of the modern age from the creator of The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman. More info to come…make sure to visit www.imagecomics.com for more on Invincible.
(Photo courtesy of NBC Universal) Are you ready? Grimm, the runaway smash hit from NBC, is back for season two starting August 13th!!! Having watched the entire first season, I can tell you that Pastrami Nation has been waiting for this! Grimm had an amazing first season, an awesome showing at the San Diego Comic Con this year, and more […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith- Pastrami Nation Writer: Michael Avon Oeming Artist: Michael Avon Oeming Release Date: August 15th, 2012 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Website: www.darkhorse.com Michael Avon Oeming is one those comic book creators that grabs your attention right from the get go. I own much of his works, from his crazy popular Powers, the bloodier than hell Bastard […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: Jamie S. Rich Artist: Mike Norton Release Date: August 8th, 2012 Publisher: Image Comics Website: www.imagecomics.com Mike Allred’s Madman is an independent staple in the comic industry. The zany world of Frank Einstein is one of the most original, colorful worlds seen on the four-color page. The Atomics are a part of this […]
The comic world has lost a legend, and the world lost a great man. Joe Kubert, who’s name needs no introduction to those vested in the world of comic books, has passed away today at the age of 85. Kubert is best known for his work on Hawkman, Sgt. Rock and a slew of other military comics, as well as […]
Yes, under our skin indeed! Our friends over at Dark Horse Comics sent two very cool, very interesting images out this week, so I wanted to share them with you. Dark Horse publishes a variety of genres: from action, sci-fi, horror, comedy, superheroes, you name it, they make it. Check out what Dark Horse has to offer at www.darkhorse.com.
It’s a great year for fighters! September 25th marks the release of another storied franchise fighter, Dead or Alive! Created by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo Koei America, Dead or Alive 5 brings back the fighters for an all new tournament, and this times brings in some familiar faces from the Virtua Fighter franchise as well! Check out the […]
Another sell out! Spinning out of the mega popular Madman comics, It Girl and the Atomics #1 has sold out already! Here is the official press release from Image Comics: THE GIRL’S GOT IT New MADMAN spin-off sells out, gets 2nd printing Berkeley, CA – August 10, 2012 — IT GIRL AND THE ATOMICS #1, the first issue of a […]
Now I am impressed! After the reveals of the press photos for Mattel’s DC and Batman Unlimited first waves, we are already hit with some photos of the second! The second waves for both lines are set to drop in early 2013, and revealed so far are: Batman Unlimited Series 2 – Dark Knight Batman (pictured above) – Planet X […]
DC is bouncing back! Mattel released info on the upocming Batman Unlimited and DC Unlimited lines, which are due to hit later this year. Here is the line up as well as some images. I am not the biggest fan of the new 52 designs, but these look really good! Batman Unlimited Wave 1 – Batman (New 52 – Redeco) […]
That’s a wrap, folks. Abraham Washington, the mouthpiece to the WWE Tag Team the Prime Time Players, has been released by the WWE today, which can be found HERE. Here is the official quote from the WWE: WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar A.W. as of today, August 10, 2012. WWE wishes A.W. the best […]
For me, this is the dream team. Rick Remender, who has wowed me since Image Comic’s Sea of Red (which you should all go check out!), is now in the driver seat for the sentinel of liberty, with the legendary John Romita Jr. bringing the story to life this November. Marvel.com spoke with Remender about Cap, Romita and tons more…from […]
The Thunder God Rises Again. Marvel.com has an article up with Writer Jason Aaron and artist Esad Ribic as they take on the Asgardian in Thor- God of Thunder. Looks like Thor is in good hands, as a new villain in the series will be The God Butcher, a being that goes around killing immortals one by one. It has […]
The winners of the first ever Pastrami Nation giveaway are: KEELEON and J_R_SQUARED! Congrats to both of you!!! Please contact Pastrami Nation by Twitter @nolanpsmith and send your email address and mailing address in a private message! We will then let you know what prize you won and get it sent out to you next week!!! Look for an ALL […]
The Hulk will smash! Yes, that line above is wrong on purpose. In an interview with Marvel.com, writer Mark Waid and artist Leinil Yu talk about the new Indestructible Hulk book, which hits this November. Waid is a legend in the comic book world, with my personal favorites being Irredeemable and Daredevil, and now he tackles the green goliath for […]
Yes, the Presidents of the United States. With the reveal of the cover for the all new Deadpool #1, Marvel.com has an interview with the new creative team, where the villains for the first arc are revealed as our past Presidents. Yup, only in Deadpool. Head over to check out the full article HERE and be on the lookout for […]
The family’s all here. Marvel.com has an interview up with writer Matt Fraction, the new writer for both Fantastic Four and FF come this November. Fraction will be teaming with legendary comic artist Mark Bagley for Marvel’s first family, and with off the wall sensation Mike Allred for FF. As you can see in the covers, the Four will be […]
It’s good to be Whedon. Joss Whedon, the phenom behind the Avengers film, has signed on for Marvel Films through 2015. What does this mean? He will write and direct Avengers 2, develop a Marvel TV series and more! Here is the official word from Marvel.com: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes have reason to celebrate, as “Marvel’s The Avengers” director Joss Whedon […]
As you have noticed today, we haven’t posted anything new. There is a reason for that. Early this morning, at 1:30 am, I got the horrible news that my good friend David Rivera had died Tuesday night after being hit by a suspected DUI driver. David was the biggest comic book fan I know, and a huge DC Comics supporter. […]
The time is upon us! Digger and his Agent 88 Kickstarter project has only 45 minutes left to go!!! The amount raised is HUGE, check out the page for the full number!!! Make sure to go check out the Kickstarter page now while there is still time! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1460783231/agent-88-the-web-series ALSO, check out a video with the Mighty Chewbacca, Peter Mayhew!!! [youtube […]
Times almost up! Digger’s Agent 88 Kickstarter Project has less than a day to reach it’s goal. HUGE amounts of support have poured in, and he is almost there, but almost doesn’t get funded! Make sure to go over to the Agent 88 Kickstarter page, which is: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1460783231/agent-88-the-web-series, and back this awesome project! There are TONS of levels to support, […]
I guess the fans really do have the power! Matty Collector announced today that the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Classics line blew away the required number of subscriptions for the line to go forward! So looks like we will get Ram Man after all! Plus, the fan’s choice winner is: Geldor!!! As shown above. Check out the […]