By Staff Reports DCeased, 2019’s blockbuster series, makes its DC DIGITAL FIRST debut with new original stories set before the fall of Earth! Fan-favorite Injustice: Gods Among Us writer Tom Taylor’s epic DCeased story line continues on May 19 with DCeased: Hope at World’s End with art by Dustin Nguyen, Renato Guedes, Carmine Di Giandomenico and Marco Failla! Set in […]
By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios today announced a new original comic book series, SEVEN SECRETS, from New York Times bestselling author Tom Taylor (DCeased) and fan favorite artist Daniele Di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), about seven powerful secrets—words, wonders, weapons, and worse—with the power to change the world. For centuries, the Order has trusted in Keepers and Holders to […]
By Jeremiah Gagnon For this review, I look at a book focused on something I know all too well: Dungeons & Dragons. Let’s take a look at Dungeons and Dragons: Days of Endless Adventure from IDW Publishing. This collection is written by Jim Zub, with art by Max Dunbar, Nelson Daniel, Netho Diaz, John-Paul, Joana Lafuente, Thiago Ribeiro, Milen, Glauber […]
By Nolan P. Smith Join Pastrami Nation’s Nolan Smith and Eddie Aguirre as we interview the talented Dawn McTeigue! It debuts at 8PM PST on May 13th! We talk about comics, hats, SuperBoop Squad, and more! PLUS- Dawn is giving away a signed comic book to one lucky winner! Also, we are giving away TWO Pastrami Nation meals from Apollo […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor In 1946, the Adventures of Superman radio show had a story titled “Clan of the Fiery Cross,” as our hero took on a group of White Supremacists across 16 episodes. That story is what inspired this Young Adults collection, Superman Smashes the Klan- which consists of the three-issue mini-series that tackles the all too real […]
By Staff Reports Scout Comics has announced It Eats What Feeds It, a brand new three-issue mini-series written by Max Hoven & Aaron Crow (Fall Peak) and illustrated by Gabriel Iumazark (The Last Broadcast), that is howling with love and terror. What’s it about? Here is straight from Scout: “The goofy teenage caretaker of an eerie mansion must ignore the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Amidst the tranquility of a new earth, a boy uncovers an extra-terrestrial mystery that exposes not only the destruction of the world that came before, but the imminent demise of his own. That’s the premise behind Children of the Grave, a new series coming soon from Scout Comics. From Writers Samuel J. Romesburg (Among the Willows,) […]
Welcome to Pastrami Nation’s Mega Podcast! Join Nolan, Jason, and a slew of amazing podcasters, reviewers, and guests from our eight-year history! We talk about pop culture during these COVID times, debate what franchise is doing better in 2020 (Star Wars or Star Trek), and learn about our amazing giveaways that end on May 13th!!!
By Nolan P. Smith Editor On May 9th, we will hold the largest podcast we have ever had, with Pastrami Nation podcasters from throughout our eight year history joining us for our Mega Podcast!!! The podcast will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube and SoundCloud on the night of May 9th, with giveaways running until May 13th! Join us as […]
By Staff Reports As the safety and well-being of fans is of the upmost importance, the team at Power-Con has decided to postpone our 2020 event. Power-Con will return September 11 & 12, 2021 to the Hilton Anaheim in Anaheim, California. Everyone at Power-Con has remained optimistic that the 2020 event could continue as originally planned. However, in light of […]
By Staff Reports The beloved thriller/horror comic series by Joshua Williamson (The Flash, Birthright) and Mike Henderson (Dead Man Logan, Daredevil) is back this June from Image Comics in the highly anticipated new chapter, Nailbiter: Returns #1. Sixteen of the world’s worst serial killers were all born in the same small town…but Agent Finch and Sheriff Crane solved and buried […]
By Staff Reports JY, the Yen Press imprint dedicated to middle grade readers, introduced the leading characters of The Weirn Books, Vol. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods, the first volume in a brand new series by Svetlana Chmakova, the creator of the best-selling graphic novels Awkward, Brave and Crush. Widely praised for creating fun and relatable characters that […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor When the small town of Archer’s Peak, Wisconsin, starts having children go missing or die in violent ways at an alarming rate, the unexplained happens. Their only hope is a young woman with big eyes, a mask displaying wicked fangs, and a talent for killing monsters. Welcome to the world of Something is Killing the […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Based on the 2015 episodic video game Life Is Strange, Titan Comic’s “Life is Strange: Strings” is the continuing story of young photography student Max Claufield, who is suddenly gifted with the ability to rewind time. Using her unique gift, she was able to reconnect with her old friend Chloe as well as solve the murder of […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor My favorite kind of stories are ones with the protagonist and supporting cast that I can relate to in some way. Maybe it’s their sense of humor or quirky nature, but most of the time, it is their humanity. Frank Gogol created Dead End Kids last year, an incredible three-issue series that dripped of human […]
By Staff Reports Springing from a lost 1987 storyline by TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, the much-anticipated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin will be available this summer from IDW Publishing (OTCQX: IDWM) in an epic oversized five-issue miniseries! In a future New York City far different from the one we know today, a lone surviving Turtle […]
By Staff Reports Black Hammer, the critically acclaimed action-adventure series by creator Jeff Lemire (Essex County, Sweet Tooth) with art by Dean Ormston (Lucifer, 2000 AD) and Dave Stewart (Hellboy), continues to expand, featuring work by a variety of talented artists. While there are many points where a new reader could enter the Black Hammer-verse, we’ve put together a suggested […]
By Nolan P. Smith In the world of video games, many of us know the name Earthworm Jim. The classic game character was created by Doug TenNapel, who has kept the legacy of the character going with AMAZING hardcover comic books and art books. Now, TenNapel is back with a new story to another creation of his, Bigfoot Bill, and […]
By Staff Reports Vault Comics is extremely excited to announce that they have partnered with Level52 Studios to create a limited edition statue of Aydis, the main character from Natasha Alterici‘s hit Vault series, HEATHEN. Viking. Woman. Warrior. Outcast. Aydis, the intrepid protagonist from the smash hit comic HEATHEN by Natasha Alterici, comes to life as a 1:6 scale limited edition statue created by […]
By Nolan P. Smith Join Nolan Smith, Eddie Aguirre and Kevin Hoskinson for a social distance, recorded Pastrami Nation podcast! On this episode we discuss the cancellation of the San Diego Comic Con, Quibi, Animal Crossing, Linebreakers Charity Art Drive and more! Check out video and audio versions below! www.pastramination.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/pastramination Instagram: @pastramination Twitter: twitter.com/pastramination
By Staff Reports For the first time in its 50-year history San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC), the organizers behind the annual pop culture celebration, announced today with deep regret that there will be no Comic-Con in 2020. The event will instead return to the San Diego Convention Center from July 22-25, 2021. Recognizing that countless attendees save and plan for […]
By Staff Reports In October, IDW Publishing (OTCQX: IDWM) will celebrate the dynamic artwork of industry icon Jim Lee with the addition of Jim Lee’s X-Men Artist’s Edition to its multiple Eisner Award-winning AE line. Nearly 30 years ago, Jim Lee joined writer Chris Claremont and inker Scott Williams to launch Marvel’s all-new, all-different X-Men – the classic 1990s “Blue […]
By Staff Reports Need another way to pass the time while staying home during social distancing due to Coronavirus? In addition to all our free digital comics, digital comics sales, live streamed bonus content, and more, we recommend… puzzles! Dark Horse has a variety of puzzles available through retailers–wherever you’d normally get your comics, books, or games. We have puzzles […]
By Staff Reports IDW Publishing (OTCQX: IDWM) and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that Sonic The Hedgehog™ comic book fans will get a double dose of fun this summer, as fan-favorite Sonic illustrator Evan Stanley will be taking over as both artist AND writer beginning with Sonic The Hedgehog #33, while a dastardly delicious spin-off miniseries, Sonic: Bad Guys, […]
By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios, the publisher behind best-selling Eisner Award-winning and fan-beloved comic book franchises, including Lumberjanes, Something is Killing the Children, Once & Future, and Mouse Guard, has signed a two-year TV first look deal with Netflix for live-action and animated series. “BOOM! characters are innately special, they’re colorful, diverse and varied and their stories have the power to […]
By Staff Reports Vault Comics is thrilled to announce GIGA, an epic new sci-fi series co-created by writer Alex Paknadel and artist John Lê, with colors by Rosh, letters by Aditya Bidikar, and design by Tim Daniel. Nobody knows why the skyscraper-sized mechs known as ‘Giga’ fought their bitter, centuries’ long war. All they know is that when the fighting […]
By Staff Reports Oni Press is thrilled to announce that the acclaimed fantasy webcomic turned graphic novel Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu has been nominated for a Hugo Award in the Best Graphic Story or Comic category. On April 8, 2020 the Hugo Award nominations were announced by CoNZealand, the 78th Annual World Science Fiction Convention via the […]
By Staff Reports At the start of the year, the former Lion Forge imprint The Magnetic Collection returned to its status as a full-service publisher under the David Steward II founded Polarity holding company, which also operates Lion Forge Comics and Oni Press. Today, the publisher reopens its Magnetic Press webstore, offering introductory discounts on backlist titles, new releases, exclusive merchandise, […]
By Staff Reports Heavy Metal has dropped information on the landmark #300 issue, including the reveal of Cover A, and new on Brendan Columbus, son of filmmaker Chris Columbus, and his debut in Heavy Metal! Cover A of Issue 300 Features Heavy Metal Heroine Taarna Since the 1981 Heavy Metal movie, Taarna the Taarakian has been the avatar of all […]
By Staff Reports Dark Horse is excited to announce a special live read event featuring Janet Varney (Korra) and Seychelle Gabriel (Asami), the incredible voice talent behind the Nickelodeon characters Korra and Asami from The Legend of Korra animated series, on Dark Horse’s Twitch channel, twitch.tv/darkhorsecomics, on April 6, 2020 at 2 pm Pacific. Varney and Gabriel will conduct a live […]