July 24, 2012

Digger's Agent 88 Kickstarter Project Aims for Web Series, Minimates, Peter Mayhew and More

Now this is worth a look. Digger, the founder of Art Asylum, the company that brought the world the best mini figures in the world, Minimates, has an awesomely cool Kickstarter project running, which includes producing a web series and exclusive Minimates. Check out the Kickstarter project at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1460783231/agent-88-the-web-series, and look at all the different levels of donations and what […]

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July 23, 2012

Total Recall 2012: No, They Are Not Real

Photo Credit: SplashNews It’s been spreading like a wildfire since the San Diego Comic Con. No, they are not real: none of them. Actress Kaitlyn Leeb has made it clear to fan boys across the globe regarding the prosthetic she wears in the new Total Recall film in an interview she did with the Calgary Herald: “There were a bunch […]

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July 23, 2012

Prime Cut Review: Saga #5

Review By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: Brian K. Vaughan Artist: Fiona Staples Publisher: Image Comics, Website: www.imagecomics.com This series keeps getting better. Seriously, I knew that Saga was going to be a hell of a ride, but after reading issue #5, my expectations have been blown away. You may have seen Saga as a Prime Cut before on Pastrami […]

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July 22, 2012

Prime Cut Review: The Strange Talent of Luther Strode

Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: Justin Jordan Artist: Tradd Moore Publisher: Image Comics Website: www.imagecomics.com I love the comic book medium. You can do so much with it, express so much through the panels, between the panels, to where it stays in the reader’s head. Image Comics has a TON of original works this year, but The Strange […]

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July 22, 2012

SDCC 2012: Marvel Universe Figures

Big things come in small packages. The 3 3/4 inch Marvel Universe line had a lot to show at SDCC, including some surprises. Shown were waves that include Nova, Kang, the Scarlet Witch, Puck and Blastaar. New two packs were also shown, featuring a black FF Spider-Man and a white FF Dr. Doom. She Hulk is even coming to the […]

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July 22, 2012

SDCC 2012: DC Direct

Well, it’s that time again. Our SDCC coverage is beginning to come to a close, but the news from the con, as well as the most up to date news in comics, toys, video games and more will continue on strong here at Pastrami Nation! Check out the awesome showing that DC Direct had, including the MASSIVE Darkseid based off […]

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July 21, 2012

Man of Steel Trailer is Here!!!

You WILL believe a man can fly with this trailer. Attached to this week’s massive opening, The Dark Knight Rises, was this little gem of a trailer: next year’s Man of Steel. Get ready for big blue to make his triumphant return to the silver screen in 2013. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrpYWx_fVh0&w=640&h=360]

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July 21, 2012

Prime Cut Review: House of Night

Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writers: P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast, and Kent Dalian Artists: Joëlle Jones, Karl Kerschl, Joshua Covey, Daniel Krall, Jonathan Case, and Eric Canete Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Release Date: June 27th, 2012 Website: www.darkhorse.com Vampires: I personally feel the world has seen enough of the Hollywood version of vampires. Nothing against films like Twilight, I […]

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July 21, 2012

Prime Cut Review: Orchid Volume 1

Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation. Writer: Tom Morello Artist: Scott Hepburn Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Release Date: July 11th, 2012 Website: www.darkhorse.com Rock stars writing comic books: it sounds like a recipe for disaster, right? I mean, what kind of story could a rock star really write? Will it be about guitars and the good life? Well, when you […]

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July 21, 2012

SDCC 2012: Sideshow Collectibles

(All pictures are taken by Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith-Pastrami Nation) Sideshow always steals the show. Sideshow Collectibles showed off their high quality products, including statues, bust and some of the most realistic action figures you have ever seen. From G.I Joe to Star Wars, Lady Death to the Grim Reaper himself, even the Avengers, Sideshow didn’t fail […]

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July 20, 2012

Prime Cut Review Flashback: 2012 Eisner Award Winner-Green River Killer: A True Detective Story

By Nolan P. Smith Writer: Jeff Jensen Artist: Jonathan Case Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Website: www.darkhorse.com It’s no secret that the medium of comic books and their often-collected counterparts, graphic novels, can be used to tell any story in any genre. Superheroes are of course the most well known of tales that the genre has, but look at the success […]

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July 19, 2012

Real Rap Song of the Week- Babygirl by Brother Ali

If there’s one wish I could make true, I would shoulder that pain and take it all from you… The albino rhyme spitter on Rhymesayers is the definition of diversity. From bouncy, light-hearted tracks to something like “Babygirl” is something not many can do. The haunting track touches on such a personal subject, that it shocked me the first time […]

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July 19, 2012

Spawn #221 Sells Out as Todd McFarlane Returns

The man is back. Image Comics announced today that Spawn #221 has sold out, that being no surprise as the issue marks the return of Spawn’s creator, Todd McFarlane. The book is out August 8th, so selling out now is pretty impressive. Plus the homage covers, like The Walking Dead one above, are pure awesomeness. Check out the press release […]

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July 19, 2012

Archaia Reinvents the Classic Manga Cyborg 009

Illustration by Marcus To You can’t stop Archaia. The publisher has a string of high quality books, including Mouse Guard, Rust, Tale of Sand, and my personal favorite, Okko. Now, they have another book sure to be a hit: a reinvention on the wildly popular manga, Cyborg 009. Check out the press release from Archaia below: ARCHAIA ANNOUNCES MODERN RE-INVENTION […]

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July 19, 2012

Prime Cut Review Flashback: 2012 Eisner Award Winner-Jim Henson's Tale of Sand

By Nolan Patrick Smith Writers: Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl Artwork: Ramón Pérez Rating: T for TEEN- 12 and up, may contain mild violence or mild profanity, brief nudity Publisher: Archaia Entertainment Website: http://www.archaia.com/ Every so often, we come across something so unique, so off the wall that it blows away any and all expectations. Well, when one of the […]

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July 19, 2012

Thor: The Dark World Villains to be Dark Elves?

I say thee nay! So, the rumor going around since the announcement of the Thor film sequels title, The Dark World, is that the Dark Elves will be the villains for the film. Well, here is some more support to that theory. In an interview with I Review Too, which can be found HERE, stuntman James Grogan talks elves: The […]

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July 19, 2012

Double Dragon Neon Hits This September

Billy and Jimmy are back! Anyone who is a fan of the classic beat-em-ups knows the Double Dragon series. Countless hours were fed to the series, taking the martial arts brothers on a journey of fists and kicks. Double Dragon Neon, a homage to the classic games, is set to hit stores this September for X-Box Live and the Playstation […]

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