By Nolan P. Smith Editor This week, the devastating California wildfires have wreaked havoc across the southland, leaving destruction in their wake. Among the many families affected is that of David Booher, the co-creator and writer of the beloved comic series Canto. Booher and his family tragically lost their home in Altadena due to the fires. Booher, a brilliant storyteller […]
By Staff Reports Great things come from small beginnings… Mad Cave Studios is thrilled to announce SUNDER, the forthcoming epic teen fantasy graphic novel by acclaimed creator Pierre-Alexandre Comtois (Shard), with colors by Mark Englert and letters by Buddy Beaudoin! With over 20 years in animation, working on hits like Trolls, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and The Addams Family, Comtois brings his expertise to Sunder. Inspired by European comics […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation Start 2025 off with a bang—and a blast from the future—with Cable: Love and Chrome #1! The time-jumping, gun-toting son of Cyclops is back in action, ready to conquer the new year in his signature explosive style. Fans loved him in Deadpool 2, and now Cable returns with a fresh mission in this […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025! Today let’s shine the spotlight on an amazing crowdfunding project, The Cursed Dead. Here is the info straight from the Kickstarter page: Toy DNA proudly presents our premiere 1:12 scale toy line (to complement your 6″ action figure collection) – The Cursed Dead – WAVE 1 – a modern reimagining […]
By Staff Reports The holidays may be winding down, but the excitement is just beginning! This NCBD, Mad Cave Studios sees the release of the Sanction trade paperback, written by critically acclaimed author Ray Fawkes (Batman: Eternal, Black Hammer ’45) with art by Antonio Fuso (G.I. Joe: Cobra), coming this new comic book day! Whether catching up or treating yourself, this collection delivers the complete story arc, exclusive […]
By Staff Reports Hard Case Crime and Titan Comics are pleased to reveal an extended art preview at a brand-new crime caper mini-series, THE LOOSE END. This four-issue series is written by Dave Dwonch (Jenny Zero, Astroneer) and illustrated by Travis Hymel (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). THE LOOSE END is in the vein of movies such as Desperado, Swingers, Heat & […]
By Staff Reports Squishmallows is getting its most decadent collaboration to date! Jazwares, one of the world’s leading toy companies, today announced it’s teaming up with Baked by Melissa, America’s favorite mini cupcake brand specializing in “bite-size” miniature cupcakes, to bring fans an exclusive collection that is as cute as it is delicious. Transforming fan-favorite Squishmallows into bite-sized delights, each […]
By Staff Reports This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content: Nintendo Mobile: Nintendo Music: Activities: Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch: Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch: * Be aware of your surroundings. Wear wrist straps and allow adequate room around you during game play. ** Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Photos by Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith This year, DesignerCon 2024 made a bold move to the World Market Center in Las Vegas, and it turned out to be nothing short of spectacular. Known for celebrating the best in designer toys, art, and pop culture, the event raised the bar with its incredible […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta return with Absolute Batman #2, the next chapter in their DC groundbreaking Absolute title. Following the thrilling debut issue, this chapter digs deeper into Bruce Wayne’s isolated life, exploring the forces shaping his identity and the interconnected layers of Gotham’s shadowy criminal underworld. This issue reaffirms that Batman’s journey is […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor Growing up, I was immersed in comic books and action figures, and G.I. Joe was at the top of my list. One of the first comics I ever read was a G.I. Joe: Special Missions issue, and my brother and I spent countless hours with our O-ring Joes—even dismantling a few in the name of experimentation, […]
By Staff Reports DesignerCon, the world’s premiere art, design, and collectibles show, has released the official first-look images of 10 new BE@RBRICKs from MEDICOM TOY that are set to be released exclusively next week at DesignerCon 2024, taking place from November 15-17 at The Expo at World Market Center in Las Vegas. These BE@RBRICKs will be available at the MEDICOM TOY […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor Mad Cave Studios continues to expand its Underworld Universe, now delving into the horror genre with Hour of the Wolf, the second title in this burgeoning series. While the first title delivered a spy thriller, this new release immerses us in a chilling, supernatural tale. From the mind of Mad Cave Studios CEO Mark London, alongside […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor Sectaurs are back! Thanks to Oni Press and the Nacelle Company, one of nostalgia’s coolest franchises has returned, bringing with it a world filled with insect humanoids, rideable bugs, and sinister threats lurking in the shadows. This reintroduction to the Sectaurs universe is brought to life by writer Dennis Culver, artist Ramon Bachs, colorist Manoli Martinez, […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Welcome back to Let’s Kickstart This!, our segment dedicated to supporting amazing crowdfunding projects on Kickstarter. Today, we revisit a writer we have spotlighted in the past and interviewed on our podcast- Frank Gogol is back, and No Heroine is back with him with Second Chance- Part 1. Here is some info from the Kickstarter […]
By Staff Reports Today DC announced the new five-issue comic book series Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature! by creators Tim Seeley and Mitch Gerads (on the Vigilante story), and Rex Ogle and Matteo Lolli (on the Eagly story), with James Gunn as story consultant. Set between seasons one and two of Max Original series Peacemaker, the comic will give […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor With their new Absolute line, DC Comics has launched a bold new universe—a darker, more unconventional take on their iconic heroes. Leading the charge is Absolute Batman, from the creative minds of Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta. I was eager to finally dive into this new series, and it did not disappoint. As a long-time […]
By Staff Reports After a summertime return to theaters that grossed over $53M in global box office, LAIKA’s acclaimed 2009 stop-motion animated film Coraline returns to theaters for a special Halloween engagement starting on October 31st. In partnership with Fathom in the US and Trafalgar Releasing internationally, the film is offered in stunning, newly remastered 3D as well as 2D […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, is excited to release its entire lineup of panels, entertainment and activations for its October 4-6 show. After delivering its most diverse and engaging show in event history in 2023, L.A. Comic Con is once again leveling up its show experience for […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Introduction: Enter the Revolution Get ready to dive into a thrilling new universe! Mad Cave Studios is launching an exciting new series this fall with Revolution 9, an assassin-driven story that’s part of a larger, interconnected universe. Whether you’re a newcomer or a long-time fan of Mad Cave, this standalone tale will have you hooked. With […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor As a lifelong Popeye fan, the Sailor Man’s adventures have always held a special place in my heart. The classic cartoons are timeless, and it’s exciting to see Popeye brought back into the spotlight. Thanks to Massive Publishing, we now have “Eye Lie Popeye”—a manga-inspired series that dares to explore a burning question: how did Popeye […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Photos by Nolan Smith, Kevin Hoskinson, and Rebecca Smith This past weekend, Rose City Comic Con 2024 took over Portland, bringing the best of pop culture to the forefront. Pastrami Nation was there, and for two of us, it was our very first time experiencing Rose City. Although I’m a newcomer to this convention, I’m […]
By Staff Reports Complexly and Creative Beast Studio launched a new line of prehistoric elephant action figures inspired by weekly YouTube series PBS Eons with a BackerKit campaign. Depicting extinct proboscideans (elephants and their close relatives), these scientifically accurate, hand painted, and fully articulated action figures give fans of the popular Eons series and those who love majestic megafauna the […]
By Staff Reports Since its re-release on August 15th, LAIKA’s acclaimed 2009 stop-motion animated film Coraline has garnered $38.3M at the global box office. In partnership with Fathom in the US and Trafalgar Releasing internationally, the film is offered in stunning, newly remastered 3D as well as 2D formats. The 15th anniversary Coraline showings also include an early glimpse of […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor The Norseman is here! Check out the details from Frazetta Girls website: Introducing the Norseman 1:12 Scale Action Figure by ICON Collectibles™, inspired by Frank Frazetta’s iconic 1972 painting. The Norseman figure is fully articulated and comes equipped with multiple weapon accessories, interchangeable heads and hair, a soft goods cape, and more– all in collector […]
By Staff Reports This coming Sunday, August 18th, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will officially reach the one-year mark since its launch last summer! To celebrate, the team at Gun Interactive has shared new DLC bundles, free weapon skins, as well as further details about upcoming content. Beginning today, Double XP weekend is now in effect, lasting until Tuesday, August […]
By Staff Reports Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), AirConsole, and BMW Group announced that Mattel’s classic card game UNO TM will be revealed next week for in-car gaming in Cologne, Germany at gamescom 2024, the world’s largest, leading event for video games. Visitors to the AirConsole booth (Hall 10.1, Stand B028 – C029) will be the first to experience UNO ® […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, is thrilled to announce that it will host Gonna Need Milk’s inaugural The Milk Cup LAN Fortnite Championship on October 5, 2024 in the Gaming Hall. This exciting event will feature 99 of the best women gamers competing for their share of […]
By Staff Reports Flamingo will rise from the ashes in RESURGENCE OF THE VALIANT UNIVERSE, the can’t miss Valiant Comics crossover event arriving in comic shops September 18th. Alien Books (and the villainous Dr. Silk) are set to dramatically break the rules of the Valiant Universe in the four-issue event series RESURGENCE OF THE VALIANT UNIVERSE! Imagine a world free […]
By Staff Reports Saturday at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro hosted an extraordinary musical celebration for Disney’s biggest fans as he unveiled the future for Disney parks, cruise ships and beyond, including the future of storytelling made possible through a groundbreaking collaboration with Epic Games. Major announcements, surprise celebrity guests and […]