Power Lords #1 Review

By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation The Power Lords action figure line and its accompanying comic series were a beloved part of the 80s, bringing interstellar adventure to fans everywhere. Fast forward to 2025, and thanks to Oni Press and the Nacelle Company, we’re treated to a nostalgic revival with Power Lords #1. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, […]

Mad Cave Studios brings a thrilling new sports-horror comic from New York Times-bestselling writer—where America’s pastime meets a deadly twist

By Staff Reports Baseball’s brightest lights hide its darkest shadows! Mad Cave Studios is proud to announce PAST TIME, a groundbreaking five-issue miniseries blending America’s favorite pastime with a supernatural twist!  This thrilling new sports-horror series is sure to captivate readers with its demons in the outfield. Written by New York Times-bestselling author Joe Harris (Great Pacific, Snowfall, The X-Files: Cold […]

From the Animator Behind Trolls and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Comes a Sci-Fi Fantasy Epic- Sunder

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 […]

Review-Cable: Love and Chrome #1

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 […]

On Sale Wednesday from Mad Cave Studios: Sanction

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 […]

Absolute Batman #2 Review

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 […]

G.I. Joe #1 Review

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, […]

Hour of the Wolf #1 Review

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 […]

Sectaurs #1 Review

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, […]

Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature

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 […]

Absolute Batman #1 Review

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 […]

Revolution 9 #1 Review

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 […]

Comic Book Review: Eye Lie Popeye #1

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 […]

Rose City Comic Con 2024: Advocacy and Accessibility

By Rebecca SmithReporter Advocacy and accessibility are concepts I’ve become increasingly familiar with, and they were among the biggest draws for me to attend Rose City Comic Con. As the wife of a pop culture enthusiast, someone well-known in his community, I’ve been challenged to step into the world of conventions. While I’ve attended a handful of smaller events, I […]

DEATH HAS BEEN CONQUERED! A FAN-FAVORITE CHARACTER RISES FROM THE ASHES IN RESURGENCE OF THE VALIANT UNIVERSE #1!

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 […]

Mad Cave Talent Search Winner to Launch Creator-Owned Fantasy Epic Comic On Kickstarter In August

By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor 2021 Mad Cave Studios Talent Search winner, Damien Becton, will be launching his sci-fi/fantaepic comic THE FEW OF FARBETWEEN on Kickstarter, August 20th. Set on the fantastical worldof Farbetween that’s been invaded by a tyrannical AI robot horde where we meet diverse animalcharacters of the Animalia Nation, magic-users of the Golden Queendom, and tech-based […]

Road to SDCC: BOOM! Studios Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2024 BRZRKR Convention Exclusives

By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios announced today the exclusive BRZRKR items available for purchase at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2024 (Booth #2229) from July 24-28th at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Available each day of the convention, BOOM! Studios will be selling BRZRKR: A FACEFUL OF BULLETS #1 with an exclusive convention cover illustrated by InHyuk […]

Comic Con Radio Hits the San Francisco Bay Area With FandomCon – July 19-21, 2024

By Staff Reports Comic Con Radio, one of the top pop culture and fandom outlets in the world, headquartered in Los Angeles, today announces it will be bringing “FandomCon” to the San Francisco Bay Area.  The show is a one-of-a-kind, pop culture celebration for fandoms across all ranges that intertwines the most beloved elements of a typical comic con, to […]

Los Angeles Comic Con Announces Early Bird Tickets On-Sale for October 4-6, 2024 Event, and First Event Headliner

By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announces the launch of early bird three-day passes and VIP tickets for L.A. Comic Con 2024, set to take place October 4-6. In addition, it was announced that “Obi-Wan Kenobi” star Ewan McGregor will appear Oct. 5-6 for a panel, photographs and […]

White Boat #1 Review

By Nolan P. SmithEditor DSTLRY has been on an impressive streak lately. My journey with DSTLRY began with the book “Gone,” which captivated me instantly. Last month, I picked up my first physical issue, “Spectregraph,” and was thoroughly impressed by its print quality. This time, I dove into “White Boat #1” by two of my favorite creators, Scott Snyder and […]

Introducing DSTLRY’s Next Batch: LIFE, THE MISSIONARY & TIME WAITS

DSTLRY is proud to announce its Next Batch of new comics, an incoming slate of books leading the charge into 2024 from the most talented, trailblazing writers and artists in the medium. When these book hit shelves in late summer, they’ll (of course) be presented in DSTLRY’s magazine-size format, perfect-bound at 48-pages an issue minimum. Their digital iterations will go on sale for one […]

First Look: Luchaverse

By Staff Reports It all starts here with the three-part launch of the epic new shared Luchaverse!  The world’s most famous luchadores battle in the ring by day, and serve humanity as monster hunters and world protectors by night. In this series, Masked Republic Comics and Massive Publishing bring back the glory and tradition of real-life lucha libre stars in comic […]

DSTLRY Launches Sci-Fi Noir Space Opera LIFE from Brian Azzarello, Stephanie Phillips & Danijel Žeželj

By Staff Reports DSTLRY, the next-generation publisher redefining creator-owned comic books and collectibles, proudly announces LIFE, an innovative six-issue series that unites co-writers Brian Azzarello (THE BLOOD BROTHERS MOTHER, 100 Bullets) and Stephanie Phillips (Grim, Harley Quinn) for the first time. Joined by artist Danijel Žeželj (Nostalgia) and colorist Lee Loughridge (SOMNA, Deadly Class), the team constructs an interlocking flip […]

Comic Book Review: Spectregraph #1

By Nolan P. Smith Editor DSTLRY has been consistently delivering some of the most intriguing narratives in the comic book industry. When I heard about Spectregraph, my excitement grew, and I decided to review it with a physical copy in hand. As a lifelong comic book aficionado, there’s something uniquely satisfying about holding a comic book and experiencing its artistry […]