Marvel Comic's Venom Moves to Philadelphia This December

(AP Photo/Marvel Comics) Looks like the City of Brotherly Love is getting some Marvel love, as Venom takes up residents in December. Venom, who is now longtime Spider-Man fan and Peter Parker bully/wounded in battle veteran Flash Thompson, has been the anti hero walking a fine line since he suited up. The Associated Press has published an article by AP’s […]

Michael Clarke Duncan has Passed Away at the Age of 54

I’m in shock right now. Actor Michael Clarke Duncan, the massive screen presence from “The Green Mile”, “Planet of the Apes”, “Armageddon”, “Daredevil” and more, has passed away. Duncan has been battling health issues since his heart attack in July, and the word broke today that he passed away in a Los Angeles hospital. I am saddened and shocked by […]

Prime Cut Spotlight: Marvel Comic's X-Factor

No, it is not about the TV show. I have been meaning to do a review and a spotlight on this series for quite some time now. Marvel Comics has been publishing the X-Factor title for awhile now, starting back with a team that was made up of the original members of the X-Men: Cyclops, Beast, Jean Grey, Angel and […]

Chopping Block Review: Slaughterhouse- Welcome To: Our House

Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Release Date: August 28th, 2012 Record Label: Shady Records/Aftermath/Interscope Genre: Hip Hop/Rap Parental Advisory-Strong Lyrical Content This past week saw the release of one of the most anticipated albums in recent memory: Slaughterhouse’s Welcome To: Our House. The rap super-group composed of Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce Da 5’9 signed to […]

Persona 4: Official Design Works is In Stores Now!!!

Persona fans, get ready! Udon Entertainment, who have produced breathtaking books on Street Fighter, Mega Man, Okami and more, are now bringing something for all Persona 4 fans. Persona 4: The Official Design Works hit stores this past week, and was also available at the PAX Convention, where Udon was exhibiting. Having owned quite a few of Udon’s art books, […]

Berserk The Golden Age Arc 1 English Dub Trailer!

The rebirth of a classic. Viz Media released the first English dub trailer for Berserk: The Golden Age Arc 1, and it looks and sounds amazing! Based on the ultra violent mangas by Kentarou Miura, Berserk follows the warrior Guts and Griffen into a battle at each others sides and at each others throats. I loved the original anime, and […]

Uncanny Avengers #2 Variant by Milo Manara

Wow, now THAT is a variant cover. Straight from Marvel.com comes a look at the variant cover for Uncanny Avengers #2, done by international comic legend Milo Manara. Manara is best know for his erotic, risque comics that he has been making since the 1970’s. His work can be seen around the world, and Dark Horse has been releasing volumes […]

Francesco Francavilla's The Black Beetle Returns in December

Who doesn’t love a good pulp hero? Dark Horse Comics announced today that Francesco Francavilla’s The Black Beetle is returning this December with a #0 issue, followed by January’s #1. The stories in the zero issue originally appeared in Dark Horse Presents, a monthly anthology book that showcases some downright amazing works. I have been very impressed with Francavilla’s work, […]

Chopping Block Review: Darksiders II

Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Developer: Vigil Games Publisher: THQ Release Date: August 14th, 2012 Platforms: X-Box 360, PS3, PC Genre: Action/Adventure In the original Darksiders game, players took the reigns of War, one of the horsemen of the apocalypse, as he went in to battle against angels, demons and more in an effort to clear his name from […]

Shadowman Returns to Comics This November

Back from the shadows… Valiant’s string of amazing relaunches continues this November with the iconic Shadowman. Who’s Shadowman? Really? Shadowman debuted in 1992 as part of Valiant then, back when Valiant was cranking out some of the best books on the planet. Shadowman was even the star of two video games. Well, he’s back, and looking as sinister as ever. […]

During Power Con Weekend: The Friends of the Power and the Honor Foundation Reception!

More power coming your way this September. The Power and the Honor Foundation, an awesome non-profit dedicated to collecting, archiving, preserving and educating the public on the creative origins of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe as well as She-Ra, will be in Torrance on Power Con weekend to host a Friends of The Power and Honor Foundation Reception. […]

Power Con 2012 Hits Southern California September 22-23, 2012!!!

Do YOU have the power? Power Con, THE con for He-man, She-Ra and Thundercats fans, is all set to invade Southern California this September. Taking place at the Torrance Marriott South Bay Hotel, the event will span across September 22-23rd. Exclusive He-Man figure? Check! Awesome custom He-Man accessories? Check! FREE ART PRINTS? If you pre-order, then check! Here is the […]

Want Free Comics? 20 Free Image Comics Available Now!!!

Want free comics? Stupid question, who doesn’t? Image Comics now has 20 different #1’s available for free on comiXology. That’s 20 free digital issues for 20 different series for your enjoyment. This is the perfect time to try out some amazing books for free, and to really see what you have been missing. Pastrami Nation’s top picks for these free […]