Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: Matt Fraction Artist: David Aja Publisher: Marvel Comics Website: www.marvel.com It’s no surprise that Marvel is pushing the Avengers after this summer’s epic blockbuster film. I mean, look at all the Avengers titles on the shelves, and look at the huge Avengers Vs. X-Men crossover going on right now. So when a Hawkeye […]
Back to greatness. One of Image Comics founders, Whilce Portacio, is back in the creator owned business with Non-Human, hitting shelves this November. Portacio is well known for his work in at Marvel, having co-created Bishop with Jim Lee and John Byrne. His series Wetworks from Image Comics was visually stunning, with some amazing character designs. Well, he’s back, and […]
NOOOOOOO! For me, this latest teaser for Image Comics Invincible #100 is the one I really don’t want to see happen. Why? Because Omni Man is that cool. And his name’s Nolan… how many comic characters share my name? Exactly. Let’s all hope it’s just Robot or Invincible’s purple half brother, Oliver. Remember to check out Image Comics website for […]
There is nothing to fear but fear itself. Based off of hard hitting Fear Itself event that tore through Marvel Comics, The Worthy and The Mighty. Here is the info from Art Asylum. Make sure to check out the full gallery to see all eight minimates in spectacular photographs. The Worthy set includes the Serpent (a.k.a. Cul), Skadi (formerly Sin), […]
Another classic is reborn. I don’t know how many of you remember the original Battle Beasts, but they were pure awesomeness. The tiny animals with armor and those cooler than ice rub symbols made them one of my favorite toy lines growing up. Well, Battle Beasts are back, and in Minimate form! Diamond Select/Art Asylum bring the world the first […]
There is still hope for Butcher and the rest of The Boys. A few months ago, Sony reportedly dropped the Dynamite comic adaptation, which left many comic fans in dismay. Well, yesterday a fan tweeted Director Adam McKay and got a very hopeful response. Here is the tweet exchange: This is great news, even though there is no concrete news […]
The never ending horror story continues in Minimate form. Series one hasn’t even hit the shelves yet (except the awesome SDCC exclusive pack), and series two is already revealed! Art Asylum showed off series two today, with variations to the line up for specialty stores and Toys R Us. The Walking Dead Minimates are based off of Robert Kirkman’s Image […]
Add two more names to the list of possible victims. Yesterday and today, Image Comics released two more teasers for Robert Kirkman’s Invincible #100. This time we see Robot, and today’s teaser shows Invincible’s girlfriend, Atom Eve. I am all in favor of Robot biting the big one, but killing off Atom Eve would ruin the dynamic of the book. […]
She has her claws out! Today, Warner Brothers sent out some screenshots of yesterday’s reveal that Catwoman will indeed be in the new DC Comic’s fighting game: Injustice-Gods Among Us. Check out a few screenshots, courtesy of Warner Bros, as well as the reveal trailer! Injustice is set to drop sometime in 2013. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlSh52S_T1M&w=640&h=360]
Say it ain’t so. In a follow up teaser from yesterday’s Invincible image, Image Comics sent out another banner hinting at the death of…Allen the Alien? Allen is one of the most beloved characters in Robert Kirkman’s Invincible. A being with enormous power and a kind heart, Allen has fought alongside and against Invincible on more than one occasion. If […]
Joe’s gonna kill you… The Marvel Comics website has an interview up with TNA Pro Wrestler Samoa Joe. In it, the Samoan Submission Machine talks when he got in to comics, his favorite books and characters, his upcoming 4-way match at Hardcore Justice, and who he would tag team with in the Marvel Universe. Here is a bit from the […]
Got this cryptic image today from Image Comics… let’s hope it’s not the death of Invincible, one of the greatest superhero to come out of the modern age from the creator of The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman. More info to come…make sure to visit www.imagecomics.com for more on Invincible.
Review by Nolan P. Smith- Pastrami Nation Writer: Michael Avon Oeming Artist: Michael Avon Oeming Release Date: August 15th, 2012 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Website: www.darkhorse.com Michael Avon Oeming is one those comic book creators that grabs your attention right from the get go. I own much of his works, from his crazy popular Powers, the bloodier than hell Bastard […]
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 […]