Comic Con Revolution Returns w/ Star Wars, X-Men ’97, Comic Book Icons, Wrestlers & Much More

By Staff Reports Comic Con Revolution, the Inland Empire’s number one Comic Convention, returns to the Ontario Convention Center on May 18th & 19th for year seven. This year’s show is packed with a loaded guest list highlighted by Star Wars animated voice talent that includes Ashley Eckstein, Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor,  Dee Bradley Baker, Steve Blum, Daniel Logan, […]

Red Sands Episode 1 Review: A Gritty Start

By Nolan P. Smith Editor Nestled within the dangerous terrains of California’s High Deserts—a place I call home—is the setting for “Red Sands,” a thrilling four-episode miniseries that catapults blood, bullets, and bodies onto the small screen. Michael Barrett and Joshua Ampuero direct the series, which features a robust cast including TJ Wimbs, Michael Barrett, and Carlos E. Campos; the […]

Massive Publishing Partners with King Features to Release Eye Lie Popeye, an Anime-inspired Reimagining of the Classic Character

By Staff Reports Popeye the Sailor Man, one of the most recognizable figures in comic book and animation with a rich 95-year history, makes his triumphant return to comic shops this Saturday, May 4th with a special 24-page preview of the upcoming Eye Lie Popeye #1. The Eye Lie Popeye series is being developed byMassive Publishing, recognized for its of […]

Dark Horse Direct Celebrates Hellboy’s 30th Anniversary with New Vinyl Figure

By Staff Reports 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of Mike Mignola’s legendary Hellboy Universe. Dark Horse Direct is celebrating three decades of Big Red saving the world from frog monsters, Rasputin, and countless mythical creatures with a Deluxe Vinyl Hellboy Figure, intricately crafted by artists Mike Bonanno and Hector Arce to bring Hellboy from the page to life in glorious […]

Ending Soon: Pre-order Czarface ULTIMATES! Wave 2

By Staff Reports With zero regard for human life, the sentient renegade robot Czar Noir has a reputation for sowing chaos and destruction, and lives up to the title “The Dark Czar”! Preorders end April 28th, so lock it in today at super7.com/pastramination Based on Czarface and MF DOOM’s collab album, Super What?, this highly articulated, 7” scale Czarface ULTIMATES! […]

NACELLE REVEALS UDDER-LY AMAZING FIRST WAVE OF WILD WEST C.O.W.-BOYS OF MOO MESA ACTION FIGURES AND PRE-SALE DATE

By Staff Reports Nacelle, the company behind the recent revival of Biker Mice from Mars, RoboForce, Sectaurs and The Great Garloo, is excited to announce the first wave of action figures from the newest addition to their popular NacelleVerse lineup, Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa. The first wave of C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa action figures go up for pre-order […]

Feral #1 Review

By Nolan P SmithEditor Image Comics launched a miniseries called Strays a few years ago, which was an instant hit. The cartoon artistic style and the very mature-themed story were the perfect storm for fans, myself included. Now, in 2024, the creators of Strays are back with Feral, a series that focuses on a group of feline friends in Peru. […]

4th Annual Therapeutic and Applied Geek and Gaming Summit for Helping Professionals

By Staff Reports The Therapeutic and Applied Geek and Gaming Summit (TAGGS) is thrilled to announce its return for a fourth year, scheduled for April 19-21, 2024. TAGGS 4 invites helping professionals, educators, students, game designers, and content creators to celebrate the intersection of geek culture and therapeutic practices. TAGGS is Geek Therapy’s unique platform for sharing expertise, fostering learning, […]

Akogun: Brutalizer of the Gods #1 Review

By Nolan P SmithEditor I love mythology. It’s been one of my favorite topics since the 6th grade. So when I heard of Akogun: Brutalizer of the Gods from Oni Press, I was more than intrigued. After reading the first oversized issue, I am hooked. This is a debut issue for the ages from writer Murewa Ayodele and artist Dotun […]

Washed in the Blood #1 Review

Nolan P SmithEditor Diving into “Washed in the Blood #1” from Massive Publishing was a rollercoaster of the unexpected. Picture this: a kinetic, visual odyssey delving into the depths of the most ridiculous gods imaginable. Penned by the talented Kevin Roditeli and brought to life by artists Rob Cannon, Kostas Pantoulas, and Jorge Corona, this comic is sheer madness. We’re […]

Unveiling CLAY FOOTED GIANTS: A Groundbreaking Graphic Novel on Masculinity, Trauma, and Parenthood

By Staff Reports A tragicomic meditation on masculinity, violence, and parenthood. Two fathers dig down to the roots of inherited trauma before it’s too late. Growth is possible, but so is oblivion… Announcing CLAY FOOTED GIANTS, the critically-acclaimed graphic novel co-written by David Plath prize winner Mark McGuire and Alain Chevarier, with art by Alain Chevarier, is being released for […]

SCI-FI World: The Experience is Finally Opening in LA on May 27th

By Staff Reports Coming to Santa Monica California May 27th 2024, Sci-Fi World-The Experience is a 30,000 square feet collection of science fiction and fantasy props, sets and costumes, probably the largest ever displayed. Located inside the historic former Sears building at 302 Colorado Avenue, between from 3rd Street Promenade mall, the Metro Rail Station, and the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. 12 […]

DSTLRY Unveils THE BIG BURN from Lucifer’s Joe Henderson and Artist Lee Garbett

By Staff Reports DSTLRY, the next-generation publisher redefining creator-owned comic books and collectibles, is proud to announce THE BIG BURN, an infernal new heist comic from the Eisner-nominated creative team of writer Joe Henderson (Skyward, Shadecraft, Netflix’s Lucifer) and artist Lee Garbett (Lucifer, Loki: Agent of Asgard, Uncanny Spider-Man). With colors by Lee Loughridge (Somna) and letters by Simon Bowland […]

Let’s Kickstart This! THE EXPANSE Collectible Action Figures

By Nolan P. Smith Editor For this installment of “Let’s Kickstart This!”, we spotlight Nacelle Companies’ latest project: action figures based on the TV series The Expanse!  From the project page: “THE EXPANSE—a series with a reputation for being a genre-defining, medium-jumping masterpiece—will enter a territory it’s never explored before: action figures! Nacelle, in partnership with Alcon Television Group, is […]

Let’s Kickstart This! Animal Warriors of the Kingdom Primal Series 2 

By Nolan P. Smith  Editor Welcome back to Let’s Kickstart This, where we shine a spotlight on remarkable crowdfunding ventures on Kickstarter! Today, I’m excited to highlight a company that I’m personally familiar with, having backed their previous project and reviewed their outstanding figures in the past: Spero Toys’ Animal Warriors of the Kingdom Primal Series 2. Straight from the […]

Anime Heroes: Chainsaw Man Review

By Nolan P SmithEditor Bandai Namco Collectibles has again proven its awesomeness with the Anime Heroes line, delivering six-inch figures that capture the essence of beloved anime characters such as Naruto, DragonBall Z, and One Piece. Their latest addition to the lineup, the ferocious Chainsaw Man, stands out as a testament to their commitment to quality and innovation in the […]

Nacelleverse #0 Review

By Nolan P SmithEditor In the 80s, many action figure lines were directly tied to cartoons and comic books. It’s how we saw our figures come to life as kids- from Masters of the Universe, Transformers, G.I. Joe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more. The Nacelle Company, which has brought the world a few amazing nostalgia action figures lines with […]

ONI PRESS ANNOUNCES NIGHT PEOPLE #1 SECOND PRINTING

By Staff Reports Due to the overwhelming success of critically acclaimed writer Chris Condon (Hunt for the Skinwalker, The Dregs) and stand-out artist Brian Level‘s (Poison Ivy) smash hit NIGHT PEOPLE #1, Oni Press is proud to announce that NIGHT PEOPLE #1 is now sold out at the distributor level and will return with the NIGHT PEOPLE #1 2nd Printing Variant by illustrator Tom Ralston. This brand-new second […]

TITAN COMICS AND SQUANCH GAMES ANNOUNCES HIGH ON LIFE!

By Staff Reports Titan Comics and Squanch Games announced High on Life, a new series based on the best-selling game – written by Alec Robbins (Mr. Boop), with art by Kit Wallis (Wonderland, Breathe). Learn about the debut issue below! HIGH ON LIFE #1Writer: Alec RobbinsArtist: Kit WallisColorist: JP JordanFC, SC, 32p, $3.99On sale June 12, 2024 THE DEBUT COMIC BASED ON […]

TONY PARKER TWISTS MEDUSA INTO A HERO IN NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL, “MEDUSA”

By Staff Reports Dark Horse Books presents Medusa, a new graphic novel that twists the original Greek myth into an action-packed story. Eisner Award-nominated artist Tony Parker (This Damned Band, God of War Volume 2: Fallen God) will write and illustrate the paperback graphic novel with Tamra Bonvillain joining the project as colorist. Medusa TPB will arrive in October 2024. […]

Comics Kickstarter Alert: Grammy-nominated Unsecret and DJ Form unite for Seven Dead Stars: A Universe Begins

By Staff Reports Grammy-nominated artists and producers, Unsecret and DJ Form, are back on the comics scene with an exciting new Kickstarter campaign, SEVEN DEAD STARS: A UNIVERSE BEGINS!  This exciting dual release of the space adventure series includes two foundational comics: Issue #0, the 24-page origin story, including a variant edition by Butcher Billy, and an official 34-page guidebook […]

“Finish Your Story” in WWE® 2K24 Deluxe Edition and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition Now Available Worldwide

Today, 2K announced the Deluxe Edition and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition of WWE® 2K24, the newest installment of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts, are available now on PlayStation® 5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.* The Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available on Friday, […]

Mad Cave Studios Announces FLASH GORDON 2024 Publishing Line

By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios is celebrating the 90th anniversary of FLASH GORDON in a big way!  The full 2024 Flash Gordon publishing program will be unveiled at ComicsPro, by Director of Marketing, Keith Davidsen.  An iconic American comic strip created and originally drawn by Alex Raymond, has become a timeless symbol of thrilling space adventures and heroic exploits. Since […]

Skechers Joins Forces With Global Art Phenom Vexx

By Staff Reports Skechers is joining forces with Vexx: an artist who has captured the digital universe, galleries and museums on three continents. The global brand’s latest Visual Artist Series capsule, Skechers x Vexx features the creator’s signature “doodles” known around the world. His detailed, vibrant characters will appear on footwear, apparel and accessories for men and women. “As an […]

Mad Cave Studios Announces GATCHAMAN 2024 Publishing Line

By Staff Reports It’s Mad Cave Studios 10-year anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than to announce their 2024 GATCHAMAN publishing program at ComicsPro! The Gatchaman license, originally acquired in 2023 from Tatsunoko Productions, will feature an exciting new rollout of content featuring an ongoing series with a subsequent Vol. 1 trade release, individual character one-shots, and a Galactor […]

DSTLRY Unmasks Jamie McKelvie’s Gothic Thriller ONE FOR SORROW This June

By Staff Reports DSTLRY, the next-generation publisher redefining creator-owned comic books and collectibles, is proud to announce ONE FOR SORROW, a gothic thriller written and drawn by creator Jamie McKelvie (The Wicked + The Divine, Captain Carter, Batman – One Bad Day: Catwoman, Young Avengers). The first issue will launch in comic book stores and digitally on dstlry.co in June […]