February 22, 2021

CZARFACE ANNOUNCES WIDELY SPECULATED AND ANTICIPATED GRAPHIC NOVEL DEBUT TO BE PUBLISHED BY Z2 COMICS

By Staff Reports Z2 Comics continues to roll out news marrying celebrated acts from all genres of music with the finest talent in comics for the most immersive reading experiences offered anywhere. Today furthers this promise with perhaps one of the most anticipated releases from hip hop supergroup, CZARFACE, co-founded by duo 7L and Esoteric, along with Inspectah Deck of the Wu-Tang Clan. “The […]

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February 22, 2021

Comic Book Review: My Little Pony #95

By Evelyn Benson Junior Reviewer IDW soon releases its 95th Issue of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. My Little Pony has been a favorite of mine, so I was excited to read it.  In this episode, the Muffletta Moss has taken over Ponyville. This magic moss absorbs sound. Like a plant, when it gets what it needs, it multiplies. […]

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February 18, 2021

The Movie Worlds of Superman ’78 and Batman ’89 Are Heading to Comics in Two All-New DC Digital First Series!

By Staff Reports Beginning in July 2021, decades after both Richard Donner’s Superman: The Movie and Tim Burton’s Batman introduced generations of fans to silver screen versions of DC’s Man of Steel and the World’s Greatest Detective, DC is returning to these beloved properties to tell new stories set within these worlds with the publication of a series of Superman […]

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February 18, 2021

TODD MCFARLANE ANNOUNCES FOR 2021, HIS NEW ATTEMPT AT CREATING A SHARED UNIVERSE OF COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS

By Staff Reports Image Comics’ President Todd McFarlane announced his bold attempt at creating his own multi-character, interconnected comic book universe. His stated goal is to establish a shared fictional universe over time in the vein of what the other comic industry giants, Marvel, and DC Comics, have accomplished with their comic book universes. The announcement was given by McFarlane […]

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February 17, 2021

Comic Book Review: Pantomime #4

By Rebecca Benson Pantomime #4 from Mad Cave Studios is out now! And what great timing as I was wondering how our team’s saga was going to play out–and yes, pun intended. What seems like an ordinary move-out day for our now college-age group of criminal friends and family has morphed into an unforeseen circumstance. No, things aren’t always what […]

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February 16, 2021

Comic Book Review: TMNT-The Last Ronin #2

By Nolan P. Smith Editor and Chief This one has been a long time coming: the first issue for the highly anticipated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin dropped in October to high praise all around. It was revealed who the last turtle is (spoilers ahead) and who is responsible for the loss of the rest of the group. […]

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February 15, 2021

Comic Book Review: Phantom Starkiller #1

By Nolan P. Smith Editor and Chief I was blown away when I first heard that there was going to be a comic book based on Phantom Starkiller. The character has popped up as a ReAction figure from Super7 in all kinds of color variations, but to finally get to read a story with this ghoulish swashbuckler was a dream […]

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February 15, 2021

Graphic Novel Review: Star Wars Adventures- The Clone Wars – Battle Tales

By Jeremiah Gagnon We start out witnessing a battle between the Galactic Republic Clones and the Separatist Battle Droids. The droids lay down, suppressing fire, keeping the clones at bay. The battle droids call in for reinforcements to better their odds, and moments later, the Super Battle Droids arrive, causing even more havoc on the battlefield. Hope is not lost […]

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February 13, 2021

Comic Book Review: The Shepherd #1

By Nolan P. Smith When I first saw the solicits for Scout Comics/Black Caravans’ The Shepherd, I knew I had to pick up. The title, the artwork, and the premise all pulled me in before I even read a single page. After reading the first issue, I can say I was guided in the right direction: The Shepherd delivers big […]

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February 12, 2021

Comic Book Review: Radiant Black #1

By Nolan P. Smith Image Comics has published some of the most incredible superhero books to date: Invincible, Cross Over, Kick-Ass, Savage Dragon, Spawn, the list goes on. A new hero enters the fray as Radiant Black #1 has hit the shelves. Does it fly high, or is it grounded from the start?  From Kyle Higgins, Marcelo Costa, and Becca […]

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February 12, 2021

Legendary Comics Announces Monstrously Exciting Godzilla vs. Kong Publishing Program

By Staff Reports In anticipation of the March release of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures epic action adventure Godzilla vs. Kong, Legendary Comics announced today an exciting companion publishing program that will allow fans to dive deeper into stories relating to the upcoming cinematic showdown between two of the most beloved pop culture Titans of all time—the great Godzilla […]

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February 11, 2021

Crowdfunding Spotlight: The Phantom Phoenix

By Nolan P. Smith At Pastrami Nation, we love to spotlight independent creators, especially those in the comic book realm. So I am excited to share this book with you that is on my radar: The Phantom Phoenix from Voyage Comics! This project ends on Feb 16th; help this phoenix rise from the ashes! So, what’s it about? Here is […]

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February 10, 2021

Calling all Knuckleheads! New Three Stooges Comic Celebrates Several Eras of Stooges in Stores Today!

By Staff Reports Looking to get in touch with your inner-wiseguy? Trying to put the wit back in your half-wit? Ignite you ignoramus? Well then, American Mythology has just the comic for you! To kick off the book publisher’s five-year anniversary, the company is releasing The Three Stooges, “Thru the Ages”. The book is filled with new Stooge content from […]

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February 10, 2021

Indie Comics Spotlight: Ryan Chalifour -Tesla on Mars

By Nolan P. Smith Welcome to Pastrami Nation’s Indie Comics Spotlight! We hope to help spread the word of amazing independent works with our comics and creator spotlights! With this installment, we take a look at a brand new Kickstarter project- Tesla on Mars.  What’s the book about? Here is the description straight from the Kickstarter campaign. “Working in secret, […]

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February 9, 2021

GLIMPSE INTO THE WORLD OF HEROES REBORN WITH MARK BAGLEY’S TRADING CARD COVERS!

By Staff Reports The Marvel Universe has always been protected by Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. But this May, the world will be reborn without the Avengers! From mastermind creators Jason Aaron and Ed McGuiness comes HEROES REBORN, a bold new vision of the Marvel Universe where the Avengers never assembled and the Squadron Supreme took their place as Earth’s greatest super […]

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February 9, 2021

Graphic Novel Review: Lemonade Code

By Evelyn Benson Junior Reviewer Oni-Lion Forge presents “Lemonade Code.” Robert Reynolds and his dog, Researcher, open a lemonade stand with endless flavor possibilities. But little do they know, a neighbor sours the competition. Daphne Du-Ri’s old-fashioned lemonade is suspiciously popular amongst the crowd. Robbie attempts to find out what her secret ingredients are but almost ends the world as […]

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February 8, 2021

Comic Book Review: Origins #4

By Rebecca Benson BOOM! Studios continues the post-apocalyptic search for truth and humankind’s legacy in “Origins” #4. Chloe and Cliff have undertaken the responsibility to care for David. The human life they found so long ago. However, “Origins” dives into the complexities of the creator and the created. This saga also dissects the mysteries of robots and humanity. The difference? […]

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February 4, 2021

Advance Comic Book Review: Becstar #1

By Nolan P. Smith Spacefaring adventures can be amazing if done right. You have to hit the right tone and right balance of characterization and the characteristics of being in alien worlds. With Mad Cave Studios’ upcoming release, Becstar, you get the balance that makes for a great first issue. Written by Joe Corallo with art by Lorenzo Colangeli, Sweeney […]

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February 3, 2021

Legendary Comics and WEBTOON Debut Rob- A New Original Comic Series by Richard Dinnick

By Staff Reports Legendary Comics and WEBTOON, the world’s largest digital comic platform, launched today the original comic series ROB. The re-interpretation of the Robin Hood mythos created for a new generation comes from acclaimed British screenwriter and novelist Richard Dinnick, best known for his work in the revered Doctor Who franchise. Rob is a new and original adventure taking our hero and his band […]

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February 2, 2021

Your First Look at SEEN: RACHEL CARSON

By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios revealed today a first look at SEEN: RACHEL CARSON, a brand new original graphic novel from writer Birdie Willis (Over the Garden Wall) and artist Rii Abrego (Steven Universe) in the SEEN: TRUE STORIES OF MARGINALIZED TRAILBLAZERS series illuminating the triumphs and struggles of important historical figures who aren’t found in traditional textbooks, but deserve […]

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February 2, 2021

Bad Idea Rejects New Printing Variants, Announces Perennial NOT FIRST PRINTING

By Staff Reports BAD IDEA is not only proud to present a reconceptualization of the comics form, but is also filled with a conceited sense of self-importance at having made what we are certain will be regarded as the greatest disrupting, innovating, trans-mediafying modernization of comics since Max Gaines himself folded the Sunday funnies in half and stapled-into-being the first […]

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February 2, 2021

Dark Horse Welcomes YouNeek Studios

By Staff Reports Beginning Fall 2021, Dark Horse Books Will Be Releasing All-New Editions and Growing Self-Published Line in Partnership with YouNeek Studios and Dwayne McDuffie Nominee Roye Okupe Since 2012, Roye Okupe, has been building a universe of superheroes that spans centuries centered around African stories, crafted by African creators. Now, Dark Horse is thrilled to welcome Okupe and […]

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January 31, 2021

Graphic Novel Review: Rogue Planet Volume 1

By Eddie Aguirre This collaboration of a five-issue series was more than I expected for a Sci-Fi Horror comic. Wow! Published by Oni Press, Rogue Planet is written by Cullen Bunn as he takes us on a journey into the deep, dark, horrifying space. Within the first few pages, I saw some similarities from the writings of Ridley Scott’s Alien. […]

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January 29, 2021

Linebreakers Becomes a Comic Book Publisher, Announces First Release with Cosmic Adventures

By Staff Reports (Victorville)– Linebreakers, the largest comic book and hobby shop in the High Desert, is proud to announce that have started publishing their own line of comic books as Linebreakers Comics. The first series, Cosmic Adventures, is now available at www.ComicBookSurplus.com. There are two covers by Scott Kruger (color and Black and White) and a variant cover by […]

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January 28, 2021

Welcome Back to the World of “God of War”

By Staff Reports Can a man ever be free of his past? Can the tides of time ever wash away the bloody sands of sin? Or do transpired trespasses permanently and inescapably stain one’s soul? Writer Chris Roberson (iZombie, God of War) and Eisner-nominated artist Tony Parker (God of War, This Damned Band) return to the world of God of […]

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January 22, 2021

Pastrami Nation Interview: Frank Martin (The Polar Paradox)

Join Nolan Smith, Rebecca Benson and Kevin Hoskinson as we speak with writer Frank Martin about his latest Kickstarter project, The Polar Paradox! Back The Polar Paradox today at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/frankthewriter/the-polar-paradox-1-of-a-2-part-make-100-sci-fi-adventure Visit us online at PastramiNation.com for news, reviews, and more! Check out the audio version below!

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