Akogun: Brutalizer of the Gods #1 Review

By Nolan P SmithEditor I love mythology. It’s been one of my favorite topics since the 6th grade. So when I heard of Akogun: Brutalizer of the Gods from Oni Press, I was more than intrigued. After reading the first oversized issue, I am hooked. This is a debut issue for the ages from writer Murewa Ayodele and artist Dotun […]

Washed in the Blood #1 Review

Nolan P SmithEditor Diving into “Washed in the Blood #1” from Massive Publishing was a rollercoaster of the unexpected. Picture this: a kinetic, visual odyssey delving into the depths of the most ridiculous gods imaginable. Penned by the talented Kevin Roditeli and brought to life by artists Rob Cannon, Kostas Pantoulas, and Jorge Corona, this comic is sheer madness. We’re […]

Unveiling CLAY FOOTED GIANTS: A Groundbreaking Graphic Novel on Masculinity, Trauma, and Parenthood

By Staff Reports A tragicomic meditation on masculinity, violence, and parenthood. Two fathers dig down to the roots of inherited trauma before it’s too late. Growth is possible, but so is oblivion… Announcing CLAY FOOTED GIANTS, the critically-acclaimed graphic novel co-written by David Plath prize winner Mark McGuire and Alain Chevarier, with art by Alain Chevarier, is being released for […]

DSTLRY Unveils THE BIG BURN from Lucifer’s Joe Henderson and Artist Lee Garbett

By Staff Reports DSTLRY, the next-generation publisher redefining creator-owned comic books and collectibles, is proud to announce THE BIG BURN, an infernal new heist comic from the Eisner-nominated creative team of writer Joe Henderson (Skyward, Shadecraft, Netflix’s Lucifer) and artist Lee Garbett (Lucifer, Loki: Agent of Asgard, Uncanny Spider-Man). With colors by Lee Loughridge (Somna) and letters by Simon Bowland […]

Project Riese Review

By Daniel SchwartzReviewer I am always up for a good old-fashioned treasure hunt and action-adventure story. That is why when I saw Project Riese from Mad Cave Studios, I knew I had to read it. THE PREMISE: In 1952, adventurer Sam Safdie and his specialized team of explorers set out to discover a rumored Nazi train full of gold bars. […]

Nacelleverse #0 Review

By Nolan P SmithEditor In the 80s, many action figure lines were directly tied to cartoons and comic books. It’s how we saw our figures come to life as kids- from Masters of the Universe, Transformers, G.I. Joe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more. The Nacelle Company, which has brought the world a few amazing nostalgia action figures lines with […]

ONI PRESS ANNOUNCES NIGHT PEOPLE #1 SECOND PRINTING

By Staff Reports Due to the overwhelming success of critically acclaimed writer Chris Condon (Hunt for the Skinwalker, The Dregs) and stand-out artist Brian Level‘s (Poison Ivy) smash hit NIGHT PEOPLE #1, Oni Press is proud to announce that NIGHT PEOPLE #1 is now sold out at the distributor level and will return with the NIGHT PEOPLE #1 2nd Printing Variant by illustrator Tom Ralston. This brand-new second […]

TITAN COMICS AND SQUANCH GAMES ANNOUNCES HIGH ON LIFE!

By Staff Reports Titan Comics and Squanch Games announced High on Life, a new series based on the best-selling game – written by Alec Robbins (Mr. Boop), with art by Kit Wallis (Wonderland, Breathe). Learn about the debut issue below! HIGH ON LIFE #1Writer: Alec RobbinsArtist: Kit WallisColorist: JP JordanFC, SC, 32p, $3.99On sale June 12, 2024 THE DEBUT COMIC BASED ON […]

TONY PARKER TWISTS MEDUSA INTO A HERO IN NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL, “MEDUSA”

By Staff Reports Dark Horse Books presents Medusa, a new graphic novel that twists the original Greek myth into an action-packed story. Eisner Award-nominated artist Tony Parker (This Damned Band, God of War Volume 2: Fallen God) will write and illustrate the paperback graphic novel with Tamra Bonvillain joining the project as colorist. Medusa TPB will arrive in October 2024. […]

Comics Kickstarter Alert: Grammy-nominated Unsecret and DJ Form unite for Seven Dead Stars: A Universe Begins

By Staff Reports Grammy-nominated artists and producers, Unsecret and DJ Form, are back on the comics scene with an exciting new Kickstarter campaign, SEVEN DEAD STARS: A UNIVERSE BEGINS!  This exciting dual release of the space adventure series includes two foundational comics: Issue #0, the 24-page origin story, including a variant edition by Butcher Billy, and an official 34-page guidebook […]

Emerald City Comic Con 2024- Day 3

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Our time has come to an end at Emerald City Comic Con 2024, but there is still one more day left tomorrow (Sunday). Saturday is always the busiest day at every con and today was no exception. Saturday is also the best day to check out amazing cosplay and cool franchise meetups. There was a […]

Emerald City Comic Con 2024- Day 2

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor It was another action packed day at Emerald City Comic Con 2024 as the con entered its second day. The attendees and guests didn’t let the rain stop them as they celebrated the best nerdom has to offer. The cosplay was on point as always and the panels were incredible as always. One of the […]

Emerald City Comic Con 2024- Day 1

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Emerald City Comic Con kicked off with a bang this year at the Seattle Convention Center. For the second year in a row, the event takes place at the new and spacious Summit Building, just blocks away from the old convention center. This year, they are also utilizing the old building for celebrity autographs, photo-ops […]

Mad Cave Studios, Maverick, & Papercutz Unveil Emerald City Comic Con 2024 Lineup

By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios, Maverick, and Papercutz, are set for an eventful Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) in Seattle, WA (Feb. 29 – Mar.3)! From exclusive signings to engaging panels, attendees can look forward to an unforgettable experience at Booth #20707 CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES Mad Cave Studios Booth Signings Friday, March 1: 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Joe Corallo, […]

Mad Cave Studios Announces FLASH GORDON 2024 Publishing Line

By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios is celebrating the 90th anniversary of FLASH GORDON in a big way!  The full 2024 Flash Gordon publishing program will be unveiled at ComicsPro, by Director of Marketing, Keith Davidsen.  An iconic American comic strip created and originally drawn by Alex Raymond, has become a timeless symbol of thrilling space adventures and heroic exploits. Since […]

Mad Cave Studios Announces GATCHAMAN 2024 Publishing Line

By Staff Reports It’s Mad Cave Studios 10-year anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than to announce their 2024 GATCHAMAN publishing program at ComicsPro! The Gatchaman license, originally acquired in 2023 from Tatsunoko Productions, will feature an exciting new rollout of content featuring an ongoing series with a subsequent Vol. 1 trade release, individual character one-shots, and a Galactor […]

DSTLRY Unmasks Jamie McKelvie’s Gothic Thriller ONE FOR SORROW This June

By Staff Reports DSTLRY, the next-generation publisher redefining creator-owned comic books and collectibles, is proud to announce ONE FOR SORROW, a gothic thriller written and drawn by creator Jamie McKelvie (The Wicked + The Divine, Captain Carter, Batman – One Bad Day: Catwoman, Young Avengers). The first issue will launch in comic book stores and digitally on dstlry.co in June […]

Dick Tracy #1 Review

By Nolan P. SmithEditor When you think about the long history of the comic book artwork, Dick Tracy is a name that echoes throughout time. Debuting as a comic strip in 1931, the hard-boiled adventured of Dick Tracy against a motley crew of thugs and gangsters has resonated with fans ever since. Thanks to Mad Cave Studios, we journey back […]

A Harrowing Adventure in Space in Your First Look at MAN’S BEST #1

By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios revealed a first look at MAN’S BEST #1, the premiere issue of an action-packed sci-fi romp full of heart by Pornsak Pichetshote, writer of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning The Good Asian, Eisner Award-nominated rising star artist Jesse Lonergan (Miss Truesdale and the Fall of Hyperborea), and letterer Jeff Powell (Infidel). Homeward Bound on an […]

Maverick and 41 Entertainment Announce ‘King Arthur + The Knights of Justice’ with a Modern Twist

By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios and 41 Entertainment are pleased to announce King Arthur & the Knights of Justice publishing April 24, 2024. The classic 90’s cartoon returns in a new graphic novel! This new take on the 90s cartoon asks: what if the knights of the round table were actually a modern football team transported back in time? […]

Award-winning writer Ray Fawkes and celebrated artist Antonio Fuso team up for SANCTION

By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios is proud to announce the forthcoming series, SANCTION! This unique tale—crafted by the critically-acclaimed Eisner, Harvey, and Joe Shuster award nominee, Ray Fawkes (Batman Eternal, Wolverines, Black Hammer ’45), and brought to life by the mesmerizing artistry of Antonio Fuso (Wyrd)—delves into the chilling realm of a totalitarian regime, with a vivid portrayal the […]

DSTLRY REVEALS OVERPOWERING OPEN-ORDER VARIANT COVER FROM RYAN STEGMAN FOR WHITE BOAT #1 BY SCOTT SNYDER AND FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA

By Staff Reports DSTLRY revealed a WHITE BOAT #1 open order variant cover by critically acclaimed creator Ryan Stegman (Venom, Spider-Man, She-Hulk) ahead of the issue’s final order cutoff (FOC) this coming weekend. WHITE BOAT reunites the creative team behind Detective Comics and Night of the Ghoul in maritime madness featuring oversized, 48-page perfect bound issues by visionaries Scott Snyder […]

Let’s Kickstart This! The Winter King

By Nolan P. Smith Editor I am back with my favorite column at Pastrami Nation- Let’s Kickstart This! Today, we once again shine down the spotlight on a deserving Kickstarter project, and it’s an amazing one. Enter The Winter King, a wordless graphic novella about a coyote- yes, it already sounds amazing. Here is directly from the Kickstarter page: Featuring […]

UPCOMING YA GRAPHIC NOVEL—A HAUNTED GIRL—EXPLORES REAL WORLD MENTAL HEALTH TOPICS, DEPRESSION THROUGH HORROR LENS THIS MAY

By Staff Reports Co-writers and father-daughter team Ethan Sacks (Star Wars: Bounty Hunters) and Naomi Sacks join forces with fan-favorite artist Marco Lorenzana (Incredible Hulk) for a YA graphic novel that explores real-world mental health struggles through a fantastical lens in the upcoming, A Haunted Girl. It will hit shelves this May from Image Comics. The graphic novel will also […]

Mad Cave Studios: DICK TRACY #1 Coming This April

By Staff Reports Announcing the first look at the DICK TRACY comic book series from Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with Tribune Content Agency and New Wave Comics!  The iconic sleuth returns in this series debut from bestselling and award-winning authors Alex Segura (Secret Identity) and Michael Moreci (Barbaric), and renowned artist Geraldo Borges (Nightwing), with creative consultation from Chantelle […]

HUNDREDS OF YEARS BEFORE THE SKYWALKER SAGA, THE STEADY BLADE OF THE LIGHTSABER BURNED BRIGHT

By Staff Reports Dark Horse Comics Presents “Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III—Crash Landing” and fan-favorite character Ty Yorrick in “Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures—Saber for Hire” Check them out now! Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III—Crash LandingThe fight for Light and Life wages on in Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III—Crash Landing, […]

Limited Exclusive 2023 DCon Product Certification and Drop Authentication

By Staff Reports Berify, a multi-patented authentication solutions and an immersive experience ecosystem, is proud to partner with DesignerCon to introduce the first “Purchased at DesignerCon 2023” and “DCON Exclusive 2023” Stickers. Our state-of-the-art tamper-proof NFC smart tag is compatible with any NFC-enabled smartphone. This innovative feature allows seamless product authentication on the blockchain while unlocking exclusive, enhanced experiences for […]

MARK MILLAR’S “MILLARWORLD” MOVES TO DARK HORSE COMICS WITH “NEMESIS: ROGUES’ GALLERY” AND MORE

By Staff Reports Millarworld, home to Mark Millar’s award-winning series from Wanted to Big Game, Nemesis, Jupiter’s Legacy, The Magic Order, and many more, is moving house to Dark Horse Comics! The extensive publishing partnership will include collections of previously published material as well as five new series in 2024 including a Nemesis comic series, Nemesis: Rogues’ Gallery, and other […]