By Nolan P. Smith Sometimes you order a book strictly off the cover and title. That was the case for me when I saw Snow White Zombie Apocalypse from Scout Comics. I order the book by only the cover and title and having faith in Scout’s ability to deliver fantastic indie books. What I got was far better than I […]
By Nolan P. Smith The Joker is the villain of the moment right now. With the fantastic film starring Joaquin Phoenix, as well as a trove of comics on the stands, it is good to be funny right now. Do you know who else is on fire right now? Jeff Lemire. The writer who brought the world Black Hammer and […]
By Nolan P. Smith So this is how the world ends? Not with the Apocalypse, not with fire, but with the strawberries sitting at the edge of the world. Source Point Press brings the world a gripping story of loss and regrets with Wild Strawberries at the World’s End. By Bruce Kim and Katia Vecchio, the story takes place in […]
By Staff Reports Image/Top Cow Productions is pleased to announce the forthcoming Matt Hawkins (Think Tank) and Colleen Doran (A Distant Soil) collaboration—The Clock—a new dystopian, four-issue miniseries timed to launch this January 2020. In The Clock, within three weeks, hundreds of millions of healthy people worldwide contract various forms of aggressive cancer and its proliferation—seemingly a viral outbreak—stumps the […]
By Nolan P. Smith This is a strange one to review. Vault Comics once again comes out with something unlike what you see on the shelves already. Enter Money Shot #1- a book about a bunch of scientists that turn to interstellar porn stars as a way of making money to fund their research. Totally off the wall, and totally […]
By Nolan P. Smith One of my favorite parts of the comic book industry is the vast amount of independent publishers. There are so many amazing, high-quality titles being released every month. Yet, many readers will never try them- maybe they don’t know they exist. So when I saw my local comic book shop had in an interesting title called […]
By Nolan P. Smith Being a long time fan of Valiant Comics, I was excited beyond belief for this day. Here it is, the trailer for Bloodshot, starring Vin Diesel! Personally, I think it looks amazing! With a February release date to boot? Perfect time to release this action packed film! Check it out below, and let us know what […]
By Staff Reports Halloween ComicFest (HCF) is this week! This is the comic book industry’s premiere fall event – a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away specially published comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. HCF is the perfect event to experience comic shops as […]
By Nolan P. Smith In my review of the first issue of Something is Killing the Children, I raved about the new series that introduces a mysterious monster hunter who comes to a small town being haunted by a monstrosity. With the second issue, we continue to dive into this world of monsters, mystery, and more. From James Tynion IV, […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor It is a sequel I have been waiting for since the first film ended. When Zombieland hit theaters all those years ago, I was amazed by the blend of horror, comedy, and world-building that drew in the audience and didn’t let go. After a horrible launch of a TV internet-only series, we finally get a […]
By Nolan P Smith Photos by Jason T. Smith I have been covering the Los Angeles Comic Con since it was named Comikaze. I have seen it grow and transform each year. With 2019, I feel the show has hit its stride and has become one of the best West Coast comic book conventions you can find. The show took […]
By Nolan P. Smith When it comes to books I have been hyped for, The Marked from Shadowline/Image Comics is one of the top 3 of the year. Everything I have read and seen about it has it as one of my most anticipated books of 2019. Well, this is the week, and The Marked #1 is here. From David […]
By Nolan P. Smith If you watched all of the seasons of Breaking Bad, then you know you have wanted to find out what exactly happened to Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul). Well, it took a few years, but we finally get an answer with El Camino: A Breaking Bad movie. Was it worthy enough to carry the coveted Breaking Bad […]
By Nolan P Smith I love professional wrestling. Anyone who knows me knows this. I grew up on the WWF: the spectacle, the storylines, the characters- it’s a work of art. Even to this day, I still follow several promotions, excited to see how the business continues to evolve. So when I saw Mad Cave Studios was publishing a book […]
By Staff Reports The theme of the contest is capturing Cyberpunk 2077’s dark future vibes in the real world using the art of photography. Anyone wishing to join can do so starting today, October 14th, by submitting an eligible entry via the contest’s official website. The deadline for submissions is December 16th, 2019, with winners being announced in January, 2020. […]
By Staff Reports Uncork’d Entertainment has acquired Lennert Hillege and Guido van Driel‘s acclaimed Dutch action-drama Bloody Marie for Theatrical and On Demand release beginning November 1. Shortlisted as one of the nine films in contention to be the Dutch entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, the film is anchored by […]
By Nolan P. Smith Mad Cave Studios has brought us some fantastic comics in the past years. From Honor and Curse to Battlecats and Show’s End, I have been impressed with their diverse lineup of genres. With Wolvenheart, we jump into a world of time-traveling monster hunters lead by Van Hellsing: tell me that doesn’t already sound amazing. From Mark […]
By Nolan P. Smith On October 11th-13th, the Los Angeles Convention Center will once again host the Los Angeles Comic Con. Now in its ninth year, this year’s convention has plenty for fans to be excited for: from a reunion of “The Office” cast, a Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” Cosplay Contest, and guests including Ron Pearlman (Hellboy, Sons of […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor It has been one of the most widely criticized films even before it hit the theaters, but the time has finally come. DC’s most iconic villain has received his own movie, but this isn’t your comic book action-packed blockbuster type of film. So, what exactly is The Joker? Directed by Todd Phillips, the film stars […]
By Nolan P. Smith Action Lab and writer David Pepose have dropped one heck of a teaser in preparation for the New York Comic Con. Check out the image, and let’s get ready for the return of Spencer & Locke!!! By looking at the graphitti, I wonder if we are gettting a Garfield or Heathcliff homage type of character. I […]
By Nolan P. Smith I didn’t really see this one coming, but it looks like we have reached the end of Black Hammer, or at least that is the feeling I got after reading this issue. Not familiar with Black Hammer? It is the must-read superhero book of the year, time to catch up. Take the archetypes of the superheroes […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor I have loved the two previous series of Ether from Dark Horse Comics. With the start to the third series, we get a very different and dark tone, and I am extremely intrigued. Welcome to Ether: the Disappearance of Violet Bell. From Matt Kindt, David Rubin and Kike j. Diaz, this series starts off on […]
By Staff Reports ComiXology, Amazon’s premier digital comics service, announces Forgotten Home, an 8-issue urban fantasy comic book series full of magic, mystery, and family secrets written by Erica Schultz, with art by Marika Cresta, colors by Matt Emmons and Jackie Von Spanks, letters by Cardinal Rae, and covers by Natasha Alterici. Forgotten Home #1 debuts October 2nd and will […]
By Staff Reports Oni Press, the creator-driven publisher of “comics for all” has achieved massive success with fan-favorite properties like Rick & Morty and Invader ZIM. Today, Oni announces the first-ever comic books of any kind to feature Gudetamaä, the beloved “lazy egg” currently taking pop culture by storm, with “Gudetama: Love for the Lazy” by writer/artist Wook-Jin Clark. Timed to Valentine’s Day, […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Halloween time is almost here, and that means good horror stories. For Vault Comics, that means the launch of their new Nightfall line. Intended to introduce horror-themed comics from September to December, the line starts strong with The Plot #1. Written by Tim Daniel and Michael Moreci with art by Joshua Hixson, This book will […]
By Nolan P. Smith He is bound to become a household name when his feature film hits next year, so now is the perfect time for a new series. Valiant Entertainment has launched a brand new series for everybody’s favorite killing machine, Bloodshot. Bloodshot is one of Valiant’s mainstay heroes, having been around from Valiant’s original heyday. This new series […]
By Staff Reports Bluefin, a Bandai Namco group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, brings a comprehensive array of products from its arsenal of leading collectibles brands to the 2019 New York Comic Con. The 2019 New York Comic Con takes place October 3rd – 6th at the Javits […]
By Nolan P. Smith Not all apocalyptic scenarios need zombies. Take Midnight Sky from Scout Comics. The sun gets blotted out of the sky, weird demons that are exposed in the light surface, and a family is torn between it all: sounds amazing? It is. From writer James Pruett, illustrated by Scott Van Domelen, with colors by Ilaria Fella, Midnight […]
By Nolan P. Smith I often seek out books that stand out, that offer something different or unique from what we usually see on the shelves. For this week, one of those books was The Forever Maps #1 from Scout Comics. Written by Michael Lagace, art by Todor Hristov, part of Scout Comics Nonstop! Line, which releases a first issue, […]
By Nolan P. Smith I have enjoyed the mini-series Dead End Kids from Source Point Press since the beginning. The book about a group of troubled teens in a very troubled world caught my interests from issue one and has not let go. With this 3rd and final issue, we see who was responsible for bens murder and where that […]