By Staff Reports Most excellent! Many of you guessed right: Boom! Studios is indeed launching a new Bill & Ted comic book series, set to debut in March. The six-issue miniseries is called Bill & Ted’s Most Triumphant Return, and is set after the events of both films, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey. In […]
By Staff Reports This March, experience a Spider-Man story like you’ve never seen before as Peter Parker takes on the criminal underworld in Amazing Spider-Man: Spiral, a brand new 5-issue series beginning in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #16.1! Legendary Spidey writer Gerry Conway returns to the webhead along with blockbuster artist Carlo Barberi for an all-new tale of crime, corruption, and the […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Valiant Entertainment has been delivering some of the best comics out there since returning in 2012. We have seen heroes like X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Quantum and Woody, and more, but with modern day twists. With the release of The Valiant #1, the company aims to up the ante once again with a comic that […]
By Staff Reports “If adventure has a name – it must be Indiana Jones!” Sideshow Collectibles has announced a piece of pop culture history with Indiana Jones – Temple of Doom Sixth Scale Figure. The figure is up for pre-order right now, and will be released December 2015. Payment plans are available as well! ■ Crafted on a brand new, […]
By Nolan P. Smith KAIJU!!!!!!! This time, I spotlight a comic book project on Kickstarter that caught my eye right away. Welcome to Terra Kaiju. Here’s the info straight from the Kickstarter page: Terra Kaiju is a 25 page, saddle stitched, landscape format, One-Shot Comic Book inspired by my life long love for Godzilla movies. It’s also heavily inspired by […]
By Nolan P. Smith Pastrami Nation is back again with another exciting podcast! This time, we talk about Jurassic World, John Wick, the Destiny update, and some little movie called Star Wars Episode VII. Check it out! We are also on iTunes!!!
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By Nolan P. Smith The quality of Kickstarter comic book projects has been amazing lately, which calls for another spotlight! This time, it’s a project that should seem familiar, as Pastrami Nation spotlighted the second issue of this book months ago. So let’s check out issue 3 of Nentetl of the Forgotten Spirits! Here is the info straight from the […]
By Staff Reports (MILWAUKIE, OR)—Debuting in print for the first time, High Crimes, a murder mystery written by Dead Letters scribe Christopher Sebela, is the premiere graphic novel illustrated by rising star Ibrahim Moustafa! Dark Horse will publish a stunning hardcover that collects all twelve issues of the critically acclaimed, multiple Eisner Award–nominated, and Stumptown Comics Art Award–winning Monkeybrain digital […]
By Nolan P. Smith Here we are, back with another edition of Let’s Kickstart This! For those new to the game, this is the part where I find an amazing project on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter and spotlight for all to see! Why? Because Kickstarter is designed to make dreams into a reality. I have backed numerous projects in the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Let’s hear it for the Merc with a Mouth! Reports have been flying today that Ryan Reynolds is close to signing the deal to return as Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool. Reynolds portrayed the mercenary in the first Wolverine solo film, and has been attached to the project for some time. That, and with the test footage […]
By Staff Reports (Burbank, CA)– The newly formed Justice League members Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman discover another super hero on the planet – Aquaman – and the group must band together to prevent a war between the inhabitants of land and sea as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Entertainment unleash Justice League: Throne of Atlantis. […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith Writers: Tim Siedell and James Asmus Artist: Pere Perez Publisher: Valiant Entertainment (Victor Valley)—Valiant Entertainment relaunched a few years back with a slew of hits: X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Archer and Armstrong- iconic characters from the past made modern, and made into bonafide hits. Then the publisher brought back the crazy, comedic super-team known as Quantum […]
By Staff Reports VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, delivers to domestic readers today one of the most popular new manga (graphic novel) series currently sweeping Japan – ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM. This high school alien-teacher in the classroom action comedy by creator Yusei Matsui is rated ‘T+’ for Older […]
By Nolan P. Smith This looks like a job for the Suicide Squad. DC Comic’s title about villains going on insanely dangerous missions for the government is now officially set for the big screen. Warner Bros. announced today that the film will include Will Smith, Tom Hardy, Jared Leto, Jai Courtney, Margot Robbie, and Cara Delevinge. The film is slated […]
By Staff Reports REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– “The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” concert series is back with a third installment of multimedia symphony to be toured worldwide, titled “Master Quest.” This latest edition of the “The Legend of Zelda” symphony will add new music and visuals from the latest games in the series and upcoming The Legend of […]
By Staff Reports (MILWAUKIE, OR)—After an amazing six-issue run, the graphic novel collection of Serenity: Leaves on the Wind has soared to the top of the New York Times bestseller list! In the film Serenity, outlaw Malcolm Reynolds and his crew revealed to the entire ’verse the crimes against humanity undertaken by the sinister Alliance government. This official follow-up from […]
By Staff Reports As VALIANT NEXT readies for the launch of six epic new ongoing series and prestige format projects beginning with the release of THE VALIANT #1 (of 4) on December 10th, Valiant is proud to reveal the first look inside the all-new VALIANT PRESTIGE format – a new form of deluxe packaging for Valiant’s most important standalone limited […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith Writer and Artist: Naoki Urasawa Publisher: Viz Signature Rating: T+ for Older Teens (Victor Valley)—Monsters adorn the pages of comic books and manga titles across the globe; horrifying, death defying monsters that battle the forces of good right out in the open. But in real life, the monsters out there don’t wear masks and make […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith Writer: Yu Sasuga Artist: Ken-Ichi Tachibana Publisher: Viz Signature Rating: M for Mature (Victor Valley)—I hate bugs. I am almost certain most readers will agree with me in their dislike for insects as well. So, what if you take one of the most annoying, disgusting bugs (the cockroach) and turn it into a super strong, […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith Label: Shady/Interscope Release Date: 11/24/14 Format: Digital, 2 Disc CD set (Victor Valley)—Eminem is arguably one of the most well known rappers on the planet, and for good reason. The motor-mouthed MC from the Motor City has made an impact on the rap game that nobody can argue: whether you like him or not, the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Publisher: Nintendo Platform: Wii U Rating: E 10+ (Victor Valley)—When it comes to flagship Nintendo games, certain games always seem to come up: the Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Pokémon, along with many more. So when the game that combines the characters from all these titles and more and throws them […]
This weekend in select theaters and online there will be an 88 second trailer for Star Wars Episode 7! What 7 things are you hoping to see with the new trailer?!
By Nolan P. Smith Pastrami Nation is back with another all-new podcast! This time, we talk about Disney’s Big Hero 6, Sunset Overdrive, Halo- The Master Chief Collection and more! So take a listen and enjoy!
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By Nolan P. Smith Television shows come and go, am I right? Some, we wish would never end, like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, King of the Hill, and the George Lopez show to name a few. Then, some, well, some are rightfully given the axe before we are subjected to any more nonsense (The Cape, anyone?). But one of […]
By Staff Reports Valiant is proud to present your first look inside DIVINITY #1 (of 4) – the new, prestige format VALIANT NEXT limited series from New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (THE VALIANT, Mind MGMT) and blockbuster artist Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis)! On February 11th, don’t miss the first appearance of Valiant’s first major new character as […]
By Nolan P. Smith The awesome group over at Valiant Entertainment sent over a piece of Thanksgiving artwork, which makes us thankful for comic book artists, writers, colorists, letterers, and the amazing characters that populate the four color pages we all love so much. Especially Valiant Entertainment, who boasts characters like X-O Manowar, Ninjak, Bloodshot, Eternal Warrior, and more! On […]
By Nolan P. Smith The wait is almost over! The widely popular Jurassic Park franchise returns to the silver screen next year with Jurassic World, and the first trailer is now out! Check it out below: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFinNxS5KN4] Excited yet? Because we are! Jurassic World opens on June 12th, and stars Chris Pratt, Mr. Star Lord himself. For more information […]