Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: Jamie S. Rich Artist: Mike Norton Release Date: August 8th, 2012 Publisher: Image Comics Website: www.imagecomics.com Mike Allred’s Madman is an independent staple in the comic industry. The zany world of Frank Einstein is one of the most original, colorful worlds seen on the four-color page. The Atomics are a part of this […]
The comic world has lost a legend, and the world lost a great man. Joe Kubert, who’s name needs no introduction to those vested in the world of comic books, has passed away today at the age of 85. Kubert is best known for his work on Hawkman, Sgt. Rock and a slew of other military comics, as well as […]
Yes, under our skin indeed! Our friends over at Dark Horse Comics sent two very cool, very interesting images out this week, so I wanted to share them with you. Dark Horse publishes a variety of genres: from action, sci-fi, horror, comedy, superheroes, you name it, they make it. Check out what Dark Horse has to offer at www.darkhorse.com.
Another sell out! Spinning out of the mega popular Madman comics, It Girl and the Atomics #1 has sold out already! Here is the official press release from Image Comics: THE GIRL’S GOT IT New MADMAN spin-off sells out, gets 2nd printing Berkeley, CA – August 10, 2012 — IT GIRL AND THE ATOMICS #1, the first issue of a […]
Now I am impressed! After the reveals of the press photos for Mattel’s DC and Batman Unlimited first waves, we are already hit with some photos of the second! The second waves for both lines are set to drop in early 2013, and revealed so far are: Batman Unlimited Series 2 – Dark Knight Batman (pictured above) – Planet X […]
DC is bouncing back! Mattel released info on the upocming Batman Unlimited and DC Unlimited lines, which are due to hit later this year. Here is the line up as well as some images. I am not the biggest fan of the new 52 designs, but these look really good! Batman Unlimited Wave 1 – Batman (New 52 – Redeco) […]
For me, this is the dream team. Rick Remender, who has wowed me since Image Comic’s Sea of Red (which you should all go check out!), is now in the driver seat for the sentinel of liberty, with the legendary John Romita Jr. bringing the story to life this November. Marvel.com spoke with Remender about Cap, Romita and tons more…from […]
The Thunder God Rises Again. Marvel.com has an article up with Writer Jason Aaron and artist Esad Ribic as they take on the Asgardian in Thor- God of Thunder. Looks like Thor is in good hands, as a new villain in the series will be The God Butcher, a being that goes around killing immortals one by one. It has […]
The Hulk will smash! Yes, that line above is wrong on purpose. In an interview with Marvel.com, writer Mark Waid and artist Leinil Yu talk about the new Indestructible Hulk book, which hits this November. Waid is a legend in the comic book world, with my personal favorites being Irredeemable and Daredevil, and now he tackles the green goliath for […]
Yes, the Presidents of the United States. With the reveal of the cover for the all new Deadpool #1, Marvel.com has an interview with the new creative team, where the villains for the first arc are revealed as our past Presidents. Yup, only in Deadpool. Head over to check out the full article HERE and be on the lookout for […]
The family’s all here. Marvel.com has an interview up with writer Matt Fraction, the new writer for both Fantastic Four and FF come this November. Fraction will be teaming with legendary comic artist Mark Bagley for Marvel’s first family, and with off the wall sensation Mike Allred for FF. As you can see in the covers, the Four will be […]
It’s good to be Whedon. Joss Whedon, the phenom behind the Avengers film, has signed on for Marvel Films through 2015. What does this mean? He will write and direct Avengers 2, develop a Marvel TV series and more! Here is the official word from Marvel.com: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes have reason to celebrate, as “Marvel’s The Avengers” director Joss Whedon […]
He is coming…. Galactus!!! Variety reported some interesting news for Marvel fans. Disney and 20th Century Fox are apparently in negotiations: so that Fox can get an extension on the timeline for their Daredevil do-over, and for several HUGE characters to go back to Marvel, so that they can be used in the core Marvel/Disney films. What characters? GALACTUS! SILVER […]
Most people think Marv is crazy. He just had the rotten luck of being born in the wrong century. He’d be right at home on some ancient battlefield swinging an axe into somebody’s face. Or in a Roman arena, taking his sword to other gladiators like him… Mickey Rourke, who has been everywhere in the last few years, is reprising […]
No longer the armored Avenger…no…Iron Man is now the Iconic Avenger. Which fits as his armor is as every bit iconic as Captain America’s shield and Thor’s hammer. Marvel.com posted an interview today with new series writer Kieron Gillen, where he talks about Iron Man, the man behind the mask, and what’s in store for old shell head. Plus, a […]
Three days! Wednesday, August 8th, is the last day for the Agent 88 Kickstarter project by Digger T. Mesch, founder of Art Asylum and Minimates! So far, the project has passed the halfway point, but still needs YOUR help! Back this project if you can, share it with friends and Facebookers, Tweet about it, all that. Here is the Kickstarter […]
I love the diversity of Image Comics. I know, there are people that are die hard loyal fans to the big two only: I feel bad for those people. They missed the modern day classic 27, the high octane blood-fest known as Luther Strode, the space faring epic in Saga, and that’s just naming a fraction of it all. Reason […]
Time keeps on ticking…ticking…ticking…into the future… Five days. Five days and the Kickstarter project known as Agent 88 comes to an end. So, we have heard from Digger, the mastermind behind the project. We heard from Kay D’arcy, the actress and martial artists behind Agent 88. Who’s next? How about actor/former pro wrestler Tyler Mane? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyZh-A9SgzY&w=640&h=360] I’m a fan […]
Going back to the classics. Today, IGN confirmed with Producer Bryan Singer that the sequel to X-Men: First Class will be Days of Future Past. The classic storyline ran in Uncanny X-Men #141(cover shown above) and #142 in 1981, and focused on a future where mutants were hunted down via the robot killing machines, the Sentinels. Check out the video […]
Who doesn’t love a good anti-hero? Check out the trailer for Michael Avon Oeming’s (of Powers fame) The Victories, which hits stores August 15th from Dark Horse Comics. I have been hyped up for this one from the very start, and the cover art was actually one of the FIRST posts I did here on Pastrami Nation. I was lucky […]
From swords to stars. Jonathan Luna, one of the infamous Luna Brothers, is coming back to the world of comics…sort of. Known for The Sword and Ultra from Image Comics, Jonathan is going solo this time around with Star Bright and The Looking Glass. Not as much a comic as a storybook, the book will hit shelves this November from […]
An epic is now animated. The Dark Knight Returns, the modern day classic Batman tale by Frank Miller, is now a two part animated film from DC Entertainment. Released today was the first trailer, and from what I saw, I’m impressed! Hardcore Bat-fans will know all too well the story of The Dark Knight Returns, but for those that don’t, […]
Through tragedy, we shall rise. I wanted to pass this along, as I have heard many artists and writers pledging their support to help the families affected by the Aurora, CO tragedy. I have seen tweets and emails with various Image Comics and Dark Horse Comics creators all doing their part to help. This is the latest that I saw, […]
Who really is the best there is at what they do? The people over at Super Power Beat Down (http://superpowerbeatdown.com/SPBD.html) have made an amazing live action battle between the Dark Knight and the Astonishing X-Man. VERY high production quality, the actors give a SPOT ON performance: this is something comic fans NEED to see! Take a look, check out their […]
Whoever that man is…good character or bad… is gonna change the world… Those are the words of Pa Kent, played by Kevin Costner in next year’s Man of Steel, and from the trailer many of us saw before The Dark Knight Rises. However, have you heard the Jor-El version? Check out the video below, as it has both trailers in […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith Writer: Evan Dorkin Artist: Jill Thompson Release Date: August 1st, 2012 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Website: www.darkhorse.com Back in 2005, Beasts of Burden took home a prestigious Will Eisner Industry Award for Best Short Story. In 2010, it received another for Best Publication for Teens. If you are reading this and still have no clue […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: Malachai Nicolle Artist: Ethan Nicolle Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Website: www.darkhorse.com I first heard about Axe Cop in late 2010, and wow, was I blown away. Created by brothers Malachai and Ethan Nicolle, the book did something I had never seen: it put a child in the writer’s chair. You see, Malachai was […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: John Layman Artist: Rob Guillory Publisher: Image Comics Website: www.imagecomics.com FOR MATURE READERS A death defying, tough as nails, secret agent rooster; if that premise doesn’t scream about the originality in comics, then I don’t know what does. Spinning out of one of Image Comic’s critically acclaimed titles, Chew, we now get a […]