By Nolan P. Smith When the creator of the ultra-popular comic book and TV series, Robert Kirkman, launches a new comic series, you better believe there is going to be hype surrounding it. With a slew of amazing titles under his name, including Invincible, Marvel Zombies and more, it’s a sure bet that when the man from the Backwoods launches […]
By Nolan P. Smith I have said it numerous times in my reviews: Dark Horse Comics’ Black Hammer is one of my favorite books in recent memory. The exploration of the superhero archetypes we know and love become grounded and humanized, with fantastic results. With Doctor Star, we get another spin-off that introduces a new set of characters and another […]
By Nolan P. Smith As Kick-Ass made a roaring return to comics, so did one of the books most popular heroines: Hit-Girl. The pint-sized purveyor of her own brand of justice, Hit-Girl has made the leap from comic panel to the big screen and is now back with her biggest assignment yet. From Mark Millar and Ricardo Lopez Ortiz, we […]
By Nolan P. Smith As the ultra-popular Millarverse from Mark Millar went to Image Comics, so did one of his most successful properties: Kick-Ass. With four trade paperbacks, spin-offs, and two feature films to the comic’s name, Kick-Ass is something fans have been wanting more of. With this new debut issue, we get someone else behind the mask, and I […]
By Daniel Schwartz Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Magdalene Visaggio Artist: Fico Ossio Cybertron is back. After countless years of civil war with the Decepticons, the planet has finally returned from the brink of destruction. Then the Visionaries invaded. The last survivors of the dead, magical world of Prysmos attempted to conquer Cybertron but eventually failed. The Autobots, being the nice […]
By Daniel Schwartz When Amazon Studios announced a new series based on The Tick, many fans of the blue-clad hero were nervous. A live-action attempt had already been made (with the awesome Patrick Warburton) and fell flat on its face. Could Amazon do better? The answer is Yes. Not only is the series fun, but it is also really funny. […]
By Nolan P. Smith Every year, Marvel Studios delivers multiple films that feature their comic book based heroes. We have seen staples of the Marvel Universe like the Avengers and Spider-Man spring to life, as well as seen lesser known characters like Doctor Strange and the Guardians of the Galaxy show that there is indeed a following for more heroes. […]
By Kevin Hoskinson When most people think of the Rocketeer, they think of that Disney movie from the early 90’s. That version of the character might conjure up certain feelings for some people, whether it be good or bad. One thing everyone can agree on though, is that it was a great homage to the matinee serial heroes of the […]
By Amie Macias I scream you scream we all scream for the Ice Cream Man! – Image Comic’s newest release. I love ice cream, and I love horror put them together and ice cream for more (I scream for more) – you see what I did there? But who doesn’t love ice-cream? Add a murderess spider along with a mysterious […]
By Kevin Hoskinson “If you can’t trust a Cowboy, Ninja or Viking, who can you trust?” Duncan is a triplet. He suffers from MPD (Multiple Personality Disorder). Years ago, the SPP (Special Projects Program), gathered people long thought useless to society, ones who share Duncan’s affliction, and trained them to be deadly assassins. Through experimental psychiatric conditioning and treatment, psychotropic […]
By Mychal Fabela What’s up guys? Mychal Fabela here, back with a new audio review for Pastrami Nation! This time, I check out the latest issue of Bloodshot Salvation with Bloodshot Salvation #5. Check it out!
By Mychal Fabela Here is my latest review, in audio format, for Valiant Entertainment’s Bloodshot Salvation! The Valiant wave of books has been impressing the heck out of me, listen to hear my thought’s on Bloodshot Salvation #4!
By Daniel Schwartz Staff Reviewer Publisher: IDW Writers: Mike Johnson and Ryan Parrott Art: Megan Levens and Tony Shasteen Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Endeavor. Wait, what?
By Nolan P. Smith Editor When Valiant Entertainment announced the live action, digital series Ninjak Vs The Valiant Universe, I was beyond hyped. To see the Valiant heroes brought to life would be amazing, and this year, it’s happening. But before that happens, Valiant has released a mini-series based on the epic crossover, and if the series follows suite to […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Contributing Reviewer The Goosebumps series has been going strong since it hit shelves in the summer of 1992. Shortly after the books were introduced, a television show was produced, PC games followed, as well as comic books and toys. A couple years ago saw the release of the “Goosebumps” movie, which was a huge hit and introduced […]
By Jesse Ramirez Contributing Guest Reviewer The Gravediggers series continues to deliver with another well balanced and entertaining issue! It’s definitely an intriguing and exciting new offer from Image Comics.
By Amie Macias Staff Reporter The thought of playing it either intrigued you, or scared the sh*t out of you. Of course, I’m talking about the Evil Within, Bethesda’s gruesome, psycho survival-horror video game. It’s been compared to other horror game Resident Evil and even been referenced it a Freddy Krueger meets the Matrix by none other than its creator. […]
By Daniel Schwartz I ain’t afraid of no ghost! What if that ghost could recreate your deepest, darkest fear?
By Nolan P. Smith I am a little late to the game when it comes to virtual reality. After finally obtaining a PS VR, the first full game I tried was The Solus Project from Grip Digital.
By Nolan P. Smith Not all new games have to have the best 3D graphics to display on a 4K TV. Sometimes, you just need a game with good mechanics, tough challenges, and a lot of heart. Metanet Software Inc. brings us such a game with N++.
By Nolan P. Smith When I first glanced at the cover of X-Men Grand Design, I thought: hey, original X-Men costume, might be interesting. What I didn’t expect was a masterful retelling of the important life events in the lives of Marvel’s merry mutants, the X-Men.
By Nolan P. Smith The world of magic and the unknown has been a huge topic for pop culture as of late. From Harry Potter to Doctor Strange and the Chronicles of Narnia, there are so many excellent tales that explore the world of magic. We might be adding Backways to that list soon.
By Nolan P. Smith Valiant Entertainment is bringing back one of their oddest yet entertaining books with Quantum and Woody. The not so dynamic duo of Eric and Woody Henderson have been a staple with Valiant since before the recent rebirth of the company, and have always been fan favorites. Throw in a goat, and you have one entertaining cast […]
By Nolan P. Smith If there is one thing I can say about AfterShock Comics, is that they deliver in the form of diverse books. From the animals rule the world story of Animosity to a Teddy Roosevelt super group with Rough Riders, they know how to create diverse, high quality books. With their latest series, we follow another historical […]
By Nolan P. Smith When it comes to villains, one’s name ranks above the rest. Judas Iscariot. The traitor to Jesus in the Bible. His name alone is so synonymous with traitor now, so much that his name is almost interchangeable. Boom! Studios looks to shed some light on one of the world’s original villains in their new miniseries, Judas.
By Nolan P. Smith Hellboy has been a staple for the comic industry for some time now. Mike Mignola’s demonic creation with a heart of gold has gained readers across the globe. For this holiday season, we get a special treat: Hellboy- Krampusnacht. A book written by Mignola himself with art by one of the very best in the business, […]
By Nolan P. Smith The time has come. We have finally entered the next chapter in the modern Star Wars trilogy with The Last Jedi. With so much writing in this film, did it deliver? Spoilers abound if you keep reading. Did it recapture the magic we all know and love in the Star Wars franchise? Did we see a […]
By Jesse Ramirez Contributing Guest Reviewer What an amazing start to this new Titan Comics Series! Doctor Radar #1, written by Noel Simsolo, with artwork from Bezian, is a complete thriller from start to finish. A 1920’s setting, a murderer on the loose, and an eager detective ready for the hunt; it kind of sounds familiar right? Well it definitely […]
By Nolan P. Smith Back in 2012, Image Comics released a series from the twisted minds of Grant Morrison (We3, JLA) and Darick Robertson (The Boys) called Happy. A sick, violent, rated R book with a Christmas slant to it, I loved the series when it initially hit. Fast forward to 2017, and SyFy is now airing a series based […]
By Nolan P. Smith When the film John Wick hit theaters in 2014, it brought a surge of energy back to the action film genre, and brought Keanu Reeves back into the well-deserved spotlight. The revenge flick introduced a new take on the seedy underworld, and spawned an amazing sequel. Now, thanks to Dynamite, the story continues in comic book […]