By Nolan P. Smith- Pastrami Nation This week saw the much anticipated debut of CW’s Arrow. Based off of DC Comic’s Green Arrow, the series is looking to fill the superhero gap left by Smallville. Yet, Smallville wasn’t a comic book fans dream come true all of the time: many heroes and villains were taken in totally different directions, far […]
Fans across the world will be thrilled. Blizzard’s World of Warcraft, the iconic video game that has reached across the globe, is becoming an art book, with the fans behind the art. Udon has done similar books in the past, like for the Street Fighter series, and the results were amazing. The news broke at the Udon panel at the […]
Yes! For fans of Capcom, you will all remember the classic Darkstalkers series of games. You know, the fighting game with all the monsters? Yup, it’s back and headed for the PSN and XBLA in 2013! HD graphics, two games for one price, 18 fighters? It’s going to be great! Check out the official word from Capcom-Unity below and check […]
Are you ready for a throw down? Valiant Entertainment announced what arc will lead the armored warrior in to 2013, and it’s Planet Death. Aric will lead a one man army into the heart of The Vine in order to stop an invasion on Earth. Check out the official word from Valiant, as well as the cover and variant cover […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith- Pastrami Nation Writer: Fred Van Lente Artist: Clayton Henry Publisher: Valiant Entertainment Website www.valiantcomics.com Out of all the books Valiant has producing, Archer and Armstrong has been my favorite. Though only having two issues out before this issue, I was immediately hooked by it. The drunken immortal, the fish out of water prodigy, the buddy […]
With Green Arrow just being added to the roster this week, we now get two more characters added to the roster for Injustice: Gods Among Us. No surprise really: I think we all kind of assumed that The Joker and Green Lantern would be in it. Cool nonetheless. Check out a screenshot below.
That’s a hell of a collection. Rockstar Games announced today that the Rockstar Games Collection will hit stores November 6th. The collection includes Red Dead Redemption, GTA: Episodes from Liberty City, L.A Noire, and Midnight Club: Los Angeles Complete Edition. All that, and for the bargain price of $59.99. That’s quite the deal for four games! Check out news from […]
Respect! WWE’ Superstar CM Punk struck a fan in the crowd Monday night, which may lead to a lawsuit. In the cell phone video below, it shows the whole incident, with what appears to be a fan hitting Punk in the head before the wrestler reached back and backhanded a fan. WWE and CM Punk have both issued apologies, and […]
The children are our future. Marvel.com has an interview up with Kieron Gillen, writer behind the relaunch of Young Avengers that hits this January. A very different team than the Young Avengers of old, this new team is a mix of Young Avengers, Teen Brigade, Journey into Mystery and Avengers. Here is the roster, straight from Gillen, and check out […]
The Emerald Archer has entered the fight! Entertainment Weekly has released info that Ollie Queen, aka The Green Arrow, is the newest DC superhero added to the growing roster for next year’s Injustice: Gods Among Us. The game, from Mortal Kombat trendsetters Neatherrealm Studios, puts the heroes and villains of the DCU in glorious battle. Personally, I’m thrilled to see […]
The newest animated feature from DC Entertainment is one of its most anticipated releases, and for good reason. It was The Dark Knight Returns that turned the comic world on its head in the 80’s. The stark reality, the darkness, even for the Dark Knight, was darker than ever. Batman vs the Mutants. Batman vs The Joker. Batman vs Superman. […]
Get ready for more Marvel anime! Marvel announced today on their website that a new, feature length anime is coming out in Spring 2013. Iron Man-Rise of Technovore. The film will put Iron Man against techno wiz Zeke Stane, and will have appearances by Black Widow, Hawkeye, War Machine and The Punisher! Check out the official word from Marvel below: […]
So, here it is. Check out the trailer for next year’s The Lone Ranger, starring Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp. What do you think? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqpFH8nmJ48&w=640&h=360]
Review by: Nolan P. Smith- Pastrami Nation Developer: WayForward Technologies Publisher: Majesco Entertainment Release Date: September 12th, 2012 Platforms: X-Box Live Arcade, PlayStation Network Genre: Beat ‘Em Up The Double Dragon franchise is something old school gamers know a lot about. The exploits of brothers Jimmy and Billy as they beat their way through the streets in order to save […]
This is the perfect Christmas gift for comic book fans everywhere. This December, Valiant will be offering their first collection of the relaunch of their flagship title, X-O Manowar. Even better, it’s only $9.99! I read all the individual issues, and this is a certified hit! Here is all the official info on the collection from Valiant: Valiant is proud […]
A perfect match. Parker, the film based on the books and comic books by Taylor Hackford, hits the big screen January 25th, and looks to be packing quite a punch. The film stars Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez. Check out the official press release below: Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez team up to get their cut in the crime thriller, […]
The roster just got that much better. THQ announced the DLC characters for WWE 13, and they are some great additions to the game. Including modern and attitude era wrestlers, these look to be must downloads! Here is the roster of DLC from THQ: WWE Superstars AJ Lee Antonio Cesaro Damien Sandow Drew McIntyre Layla Natalya Ryback Tensai The Usos […]
Image Comics is animated once again. This October, a critically acclaimed Image Comics/Shadowline book will make the leap to the small screen. Like the amazing Firebreather, which was also animated and aired on Cartoon Network, Dear Dracula ill be hitting the airwaves in time for the Halloween season. Check out the official word from Image below: DEAR DRACULA, a graphic […]
He is the law. Back in 1977, the British magazine 2000 A.D ran the beginning of a legend when it published the first appearance of Judge Dredd. The legendary lawman of Mega City One went on to become one of the most recognizable characters in comic book history, which led to a big screen adaptation in 1995 starring Sylvester Stallone. […]
Well, it’s different. Check out some new pictures from the upcoming Lone Ranger, which have been made available by USA Today. Armie Hammer stars as the icon of justice himself, The Long Ranger, while Johnny Depp takes on the role as the Native American Tonto. So…what do you think of it so far? The Lone Ranger opens on July 3rd, […]
Who doesn’t like statues? Today, Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment announced that there will be a Collector’s Edition for DC Comics fighter, Injustice: Gods Among Us. Scheduled for release in April 2013, the North American Collector’s Edition will be for the X-Box 360 and PS3 and will include: ·Exclusive DC Collectibles statue featuring iconic characters Batman and Wonder […]
The D is silent. Here’s the newest trailer for Django Unchained, Tarantino’s new film set to hit the silver screen this Christmas! Starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz (that German guy from Inglorious Bastards), Leonardo DiCaprio and more, this film has been building buzz since before it finalized it’s cast! (Will Smith was at one time linked to the starring role) […]
Putting the FU in Kung Fu. Check out the newest trailer for The Man with the Iron Fists! A dream project by Eli Roth, The Rza (Wu-Tang!) and Quentin Tarantino, this looks to be the bloodfest we would hope for from guys like Tarantino and Roth. The film stars some heavy hitters in Hollywood, including Lucy Liu and Russell Crowe. […]
I’m gonna wreck it! Check out the newest trailer for Disney’s love letter to video games, Wreck It Ralph! When you look at the sheer wealth of video game characters in this, it’s like a gamer’s dream come true. Bowser, Kano, Zangief, Q-Bert, Pac Man Ghosts, Sonic… I cannot wait for this movie to hit theaters! Check it out when […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: Robert Venditti Artist: Lee Garbett Publisher: Valiant Entertainment Website: www.valiantentertainment.com Valiant has been showing that they are back in a big way. This was no flash in the pan relaunch where the steam gave out after the first arc. No, Valiant was out to show the world that they could make quality books […]
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 […]
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 […]
Snikt! Check out the first official photo of Hugh Jackman from The Wolverine! The film, which will open July 26th, 2013, will take old canucklehead to the East. It’s one of the most respected story lines for the X-Man, as he goes claw to steel against some of the greatest fighters he has ever seen right in the heart of […]
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 […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Dough Mahnke Publisher: DC Comics Website: www.dcomics.com To many who know me, it is no secret that I am a HUGE Marvel fan. But when the New 52 started last year for DC, I gave it a shot, and after a few issues I dropped all the titles. I loved […]
