Looper: The Animated Trailer

Pretty damn awesome. So, an animated trailer for the sci-fi, time traveling Looper has made it’s way on the ‘net, and it’s a piece of work. The art style is scratchy, very Alex Maleev inspired in my mind (most well known for his epic work on Daredevil). The art, the musical score, it all works great for this! Plus, from […]

Chopping Block Review: Batman #0 (2012)

Writer: Scott Snyder Artist: Greg Capullo Publisher: DC Comics Website: www.dccomics.com Out of the big seven in regards to the New 52 relaunch, Batman stayed the most familiar. Sure, his costume changed a tad bit, but it was Bruce Wayne under the mask once again with his son Damien as Robin. The Batman title has been on fire as of […]

Chopping Block Review: Animal Man #0

Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: Jeff Lemire Artist: Steve Pugh Publisher: DC Comics Website: www.dccomics.com When the new 52 hit last year for DC Comics, there were two titles I was excited for the most: Aquaman and Animal Man. Now, you might be thinking: Animal Man? Why not Superman, or Batman, or Justice League? Well, because an Animal […]

On Set Video of Jim Carrey for Kick-Ass 2!!!

The world’s most pathetic superhero is back! The wildly popular Kick-Ass film, based on the Marvel/Icon comic book by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr., is getting quite the sequel. Infamous comedian Jim Carrey is on board for the second outing, as he takes on the mantle of Colonel Stars. Check out some on set video below, and take a […]

New Suits for Iron Man This December

It’s all about the power suit, or suits in this case. Marvel Comics announced today that Iron Man will don not one, but two new armors. December’s Iron Man #3 and #4 will show off these two, shiny new armors, built for specific situations. First is a new take on the stealth armor, which I am pleased to see and […]

Meet the New President of the United States: Captain America

The Sentinel of Liberty is now the leader of the free world. Marvel Comics announced today that Captain America will become the President of the United States, but only in their Ultimate Universe. Check out the official word from Marvel: The Ultimate Comics Universe has been through hell over the past several months, with Reed Richards’ terrorist attack decimating Washington, […]

Death Rolls This December in Avengers Arena

It’s like Battle Royal, Hunger Games and Superheroes: how can that NOT be good? Marvel Comics announced this week that many of the Marvel Universe’s young heroes will be going into a kill or be killed situation with December’s Avengers Arena. The book will take 16 young heroes and put them into Muderworld, the home base of the X-Men villain, […]

MacGyver Returns This October From Image Comics

Get ready for MacGyver! Image Comics announced this week that one of the most innovative minds on television is coming to the four color page this October. This will be the first new MacGyver story in 20 years, so make sure to pick up the first in a 5 issue miniseries when it’s in stores October 10th.Tony Lee is co-writing […]

Marvel NOW: Cable and X-Force

It’s another fresh start for X-Force. As part of the Marvel NOW movement, Marvel announced the return of Cable to the team he made famous, X-Force. Writer Dennis Hopeless and artist Salvador Larroca bring the team of outlaws back to the Marvel Universe, with Cable leading the pack. The team is a mix of old, new and odd with Forge, […]

2012 Harvey Award Winners!

Award time! The Harvey Awards were presented this weekend, and the books that won it are very deserving, no questions. Winners include Mark Waid’s amazing run on Daredevil, the awesome anthology series Dark Horse Presents, and what I think is one of the best hardcovers to ever be released: Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand. Check out the list below, and […]

The Ultimate Iron Patriot Wants YOU!

Here comes the Iron Patriot again, but who’s under the mask? Marvel.com has revealed the cover to Ultimate Comics Ultimates #19, which features a familiar star spangled armor. The Iron Patriot is front and center, but who is it? In the regular Marvel Universe, the Iron Patriot is Norman Osborn, better known as the Green Goblin. But I don’t think […]

Marvel NOW Avengers Line Up Assembled!

It takes three covers, but they have assembled! Marvel.com has officially released the covers for Avengers #1, which is the crown jewel to the Marvel NOW movement. Check out the line up so far, and let’s dissect who’s who: Ok, let’s start on the left: obviously, we have Captain America, Wolverine and the Hulk. Looking more into it, we see […]

Chopping Block Review: Archer & Armstrong #2

Review by Nolan P. Smith- Pastrami Nation Writer: Fred Van Lente Artist: Clayton Henry Publisher: Valiant Entertainment Website: www.valiantcomics.com So, back-to-back Chopping Block reviews? Well, with issue #2 hitting stores this week, I wanted to make sure everyone knows if the quality seen in issue #2 continues on with the second issue. The sophomore slump is something seen in music, […]

Chopping Block Review: Archer and Armstrong #1

Review by Nolan P. Smith- Pastrami Nation Writer: Fred Van Lente Artist: Clayton Henry Publisher: Valiant Entertainment Website: www.valiantcomics.com The summer of Valiant brought back four classic Valiant properties: X-O Manowar, Harbinger, Bloodshot and Archer & Armstrong. Now, I was familiar with three of those titles, but I have never read Archer and Armstrong. When I heard about the relaunch, […]

Marvel Comic's Venom Moves to Philadelphia This December

(AP Photo/Marvel Comics) Looks like the City of Brotherly Love is getting some Marvel love, as Venom takes up residents in December. Venom, who is now longtime Spider-Man fan and Peter Parker bully/wounded in battle veteran Flash Thompson, has been the anti hero walking a fine line since he suited up. The Associated Press has published an article by AP’s […]

Prime Cut Spotlight: Marvel Comic's X-Factor

No, it is not about the TV show. I have been meaning to do a review and a spotlight on this series for quite some time now. Marvel Comics has been publishing the X-Factor title for awhile now, starting back with a team that was made up of the original members of the X-Men: Cyclops, Beast, Jean Grey, Angel and […]