Uncanny Avengers #2 Variant by Milo Manara

Wow, now THAT is a variant cover. Straight from Marvel.com comes a look at the variant cover for Uncanny Avengers #2, done by international comic legend Milo Manara. Manara is best know for his erotic, risque comics that he has been making since the 1970’s. His work can be seen around the world, and Dark Horse has been releasing volumes […]

Francesco Francavilla's The Black Beetle Returns in December

Who doesn’t love a good pulp hero? Dark Horse Comics announced today that Francesco Francavilla’s The Black Beetle is returning this December with a #0 issue, followed by January’s #1. The stories in the zero issue originally appeared in Dark Horse Presents, a monthly anthology book that showcases some downright amazing works. I have been very impressed with Francavilla’s work, […]

Chopping Block Review: Darksiders II

Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Developer: Vigil Games Publisher: THQ Release Date: August 14th, 2012 Platforms: X-Box 360, PS3, PC Genre: Action/Adventure In the original Darksiders game, players took the reigns of War, one of the horsemen of the apocalypse, as he went in to battle against angels, demons and more in an effort to clear his name from […]

Shadowman Returns to Comics This November

Back from the shadows… Valiant’s string of amazing relaunches continues this November with the iconic Shadowman. Who’s Shadowman? Really? Shadowman debuted in 1992 as part of Valiant then, back when Valiant was cranking out some of the best books on the planet. Shadowman was even the star of two video games. Well, he’s back, and looking as sinister as ever. […]

During Power Con Weekend: The Friends of the Power and the Honor Foundation Reception!

More power coming your way this September. The Power and the Honor Foundation, an awesome non-profit dedicated to collecting, archiving, preserving and educating the public on the creative origins of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe as well as She-Ra, will be in Torrance on Power Con weekend to host a Friends of The Power and Honor Foundation Reception. […]

Power Con 2012 Hits Southern California September 22-23, 2012!!!

Do YOU have the power? Power Con, THE con for He-man, She-Ra and Thundercats fans, is all set to invade Southern California this September. Taking place at the Torrance Marriott South Bay Hotel, the event will span across September 22-23rd. Exclusive He-Man figure? Check! Awesome custom He-Man accessories? Check! FREE ART PRINTS? If you pre-order, then check! Here is the […]

Want Free Comics? 20 Free Image Comics Available Now!!!

Want free comics? Stupid question, who doesn’t? Image Comics now has 20 different #1’s available for free on comiXology. That’s 20 free digital issues for 20 different series for your enjoyment. This is the perfect time to try out some amazing books for free, and to really see what you have been missing. Pastrami Nation’s top picks for these free […]

Rob Liefeld Steps Down From DC Comics

Well, some people will love it, and some will hate it. Rob Liefeld, one of the Image Comics founders and creator of the merc with a mouth, Deadpool, has stepped down from DC Comics. He was working on three current titles: Deathstroke, Grifter and The Savage Hawkman. Here is the tweet Liefeld sent out: Now, I know a lot of […]

Chopping Block Review: Hawkeye #1

Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: Matt Fraction Artist: David Aja Publisher: Marvel Comics Website: www.marvel.com It’s no surprise that Marvel is pushing the Avengers after this summer’s epic blockbuster film. I mean, look at all the Avengers titles on the shelves, and look at the huge Avengers Vs. X-Men crossover going on right now. So when a Hawkeye […]

Invincible #100: The Death of Everyone

I hope not! Here is the latest teaser from Image Comics regarding Robert Kirkman’s Invincible #100. This time, it’s the death of everybody. Invincible, Atom Eve, Robot, Oliver, Allen the Alien and Omni Man. If they all did in fact die, then that would be the end of Invincible…and that’s something I am not ready for. Image Comic’s Invincible is […]

Image Comics Co-Founder Whilce Portacio is Back with Non-Human

Back to greatness. One of Image Comics founders, Whilce Portacio, is back in the creator owned business with Non-Human, hitting shelves this November. Portacio is well known for his work in at Marvel, having co-created Bishop with Jim Lee and John Byrne. His series Wetworks from Image Comics was visually stunning, with some amazing character designs. Well, he’s back, and […]

Invincible: The Death of… Omni Man?

NOOOOOOO! For me, this latest teaser for Image Comics Invincible #100 is the one I really don’t want to see happen. Why? Because Omni Man is that cool. And his name’s Nolan… how many comic characters share my name? Exactly. Let’s all hope it’s just Robot or Invincible’s purple half brother, Oliver. Remember to check out Image Comics website for […]

Movie Review: The Expendables 2

By Nolan Patrick Smith-Pastrami Nation Two years ago, The Expendables brought together a who’s who of the action film genre. With a blend of classic action heroes and more modern day ones, the film was a sight to behold. Stallone, Statham, Lee, Willis, Schwarzenegger, and more: it was an action packed blast. Now, here we are with the sequel to […]

Fear Itself Minimates Hit This Month!

There is nothing to fear but fear itself. Based off of hard hitting Fear Itself event that tore through Marvel Comics, The Worthy and The Mighty. Here is the info from Art Asylum. Make sure to check out the full gallery to see all eight minimates in spectacular photographs. The Worthy set includes the Serpent (a.k.a. Cul), Skadi (formerly Sin), […]

Arnold Schwarzenegger's The Last Stand Trailer!

I’m the Sheriff! In the latest film from the modern day action film revival, Arnold Schwarzenegger has a new film for 2013, The Last Stand! Arnold plays a Sheriff, who looks to deputize Johnny Knoxville to help stop an incoming drug cartel…wait. Didn’t this happen in Walking Tall with The Rock? I mean literally: didn’t Johnny Knoxville get deputized to […]

Sylvester Stallone's Bullet to the Head Trailer!

Revenge never gets old. Today, the trailer for the newest Sylvester Stallone film hit the ‘net. Bullet to the Head is an adaptation of the graphic novel of the same name, published by Dynamite Entertainment. The film stars Stallone and Sung Kang as the leads. If you don’t know who Sung Kang is: remember the bloodier than hell Ninja Assassin? […]