DEMON RUSH: OMNIBUS 1 on Sale Now!

By Staff Reports The wait is over! DEMON RUSH: OMNIBUS 1, the deluxe hardbound debut of Jake Mastar’s grassroots phenomenon, brings readers a 300-plus-page graphic novel packed with celestial warfare, supernatural intrigue, and a mythos years in the making. Demon Rush showcases Mastar’s expansive worldbuilding with striking, anime-inspired art, laying the groundwork for a universe built to grow. From the Holy Knights […]

No Man’s Land #1 Review

By Daniel SchwartzStaff Reviewer | Pastrami Nation Publisher: Image ComicsWriter/Artist: Szymon Kudranski What would you do if you had to solve a puzzling murder mystery while dodging frostbite, Russian spies, and World War 3? Those are the challenges faced by aging FBI veteran agent Collins as he is tasked with solving a grisly murder in the temporary ice bridge between […]

Garfield Joins the TMNT?! New Garfello & Odie

By Staff Reports A new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle has arrived, and he looks suspiciously like the lazy and lovable cat Garfield! Based on an iconic 1992 crossover comic from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Magazine, it’s Ultimate Garfello and Odie action figures from NECA! Outfitted in his TMNT disguise, Garfield includes interchangeable hands and three heads with interchangeable eyes to […]

First “Play Acclaim Showcase” to Take Place Tomorrow – September 10

Tomorrow, Acclaim is back. Not as a reboot, but a rebirth for the iconic publisher that dominated players’ living rooms for more than two decades. Acclaim’s first “Play Acclaim” showcase will take place on the official Acclaim YouTube channel on September 10th at 2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT. A teaser trailer is at: Watch The #PlayAcclaim Transmission Received: A New Era Is […]

THE GREEN ARCHER: Now Live on Kickstarter

By Staff Reports Green Archer Comics is proud to announce the launch of THE GREEN ARCHER, a 150-page epic comic anthology based on the 1923 novel by Edgar Wallace, whose best-selling adventure once inspired a wildly popular movie serial.  Co-written by Benjamin Liska (The Press Guardian & The Clock: 1942) and Dr. Anjuli Shere (Johnny Dollar), with art by Dan […]

Review: Super7 Ultimates – Python Patrol Destro & Tiger Force Flint

By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation Super7 has carved out a legendary reputation with its Ultimates line, bringing fan-favorite franchises like Transformers, Godzilla, Thundercats, and G.I. Joe to life with stunning detail and nostalgic flair. Today, I’m taking a closer look at two new additions to their G.I. Joe Ultimates roster—Python Patrol Destro and Tiger Force Flint, representing two […]

Set Course for a Creative Voyage with the New LEGO Icons Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship

By Staff Reports The LEGO Group, in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company, sets sail on a new adventure with the launch of the LEGO® Icons Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship. Inspired by Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, this detailed interpretation of the legendary ghost galleon captures the spirit of adventure and storytelling that has captivated audiences for over […]

Action Figure Review: Super7 ULTIMATES! – Conan the Barbarian (Comic)

By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation By Crom—Another Epic Conan Figure! Conan the Barbarian is everywhere lately—and that’s a very good thing. With more comics, figures, and collectibles hitting shelves, Super7 continues to deliver with their ULTIMATES! line. Today we take a look at their latest Conan, inspired by his classic 1970s comic book appearances, and it’s easily one […]

RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER’S BLACK HEART BILLY BUSTS OUT OF THE ARCHIVES WITH A LIMITED EDITION 25TH ANNIVERSARY BLACK & WHITE HARDCOVER THIS DECEMBER

By Staff Reports Created by dynamic duo Rick Remender (Grommets, The Scumbag) and Kieron Dwyer (Sea of Red, Captain America), Black Heart Billy is a joyful mash-up of comic absurdity, irreverent satire, and non-stop anarchic action and will be brought back to shelves in a glorious, 25th anniversary black and white hardcover edition this December from Image Comics. It will be a limited […]

EVIE AND THE HELSINGS Hardcover Now Live on Kickstarter

By Staff Reports It’s the end of the line for the Van Helsing family… or is it?  From Eisner, Harvey, and Manning Award-nominated creator Steve Bryant (Athena Voltaire, Undead or Alive, Shaken and Stirred) comes Evie and the Helsings: They Only Come Out at Night—a horror-comedy comic that pits rock ‘n’ roll dreams against ancient destiny. Joining Bryant on the […]

Action Figure Review: Super7 ULTIMATES! – Kull the Conqueror

By Nolan P. SmithEditor, Pastrami Nation Before There Was Conan… Long before Conan the Barbarian, there was Kull the Conqueror—the Atlantean warrior-king created by Robert E. Howard. Now, thanks to Super7, Kull joins the ULTIMATES! line in all his regal, sword-swinging glory. And let me say it right up front—this figure is amazing. Packaging and Presentation From the moment you […]

Vault Teases All-New Dungeon Crawler Carl Original Graphic Novel by Matt Dinniman, Michael Moreci, & Brett Bean, Crowdfunding on Backerkit

By Staff Reports Direct from creator Matt Dinniman, writer Michael Moreci, artist Brett Bean, and Vault Comics comes an explosive, brand-new, and 100% canon graphic novel expansion to the DCC universe! Featuring a fistful of beloved characters (and some new friends, enemies, and exceptionally concerning weapons), fans will see the opening of the World Dungeon like never before–from a new […]

THE NEW YORK TIMES CALLS YA GRAPHIC NOVEL ANZUELO “A SWEEPING MAGICAL-REALIST COMING-OF-AGE STORY”

By Staff Reports The critically-acclaimed YA graphic novel Anzuelo by Eisner Award winning cartoonist Emma Ríos (Pretty Deadly, Mirror, I.D.) will be available in trade paperback this November from Image Comics. In Anzuelo, the Sea, secretly more complex than anyone imagined, rises one day. The horizon folds as the Sea absorbs the world and transforms everything that’s been pulled inside […]

Robert Kirkman Announces the Return of Invincible Universe Series ‘Capes’!

By Staff Reports At his “Robert Kirkman LIVE at SDCC” panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), visionary creator Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead, TRANSFORMERS) announced the return of the long out-of-print and very much in-demand comic book series Capes from Skybound and Image Comics. Representing his and co-creator/artist Mark Englert’s (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hack Slash) corner of […]

OFFICIAL ONE PIECE CAFE SET TO OPEN LOS ANGELES LOCATION IN LITTLE TOKYO ON AUGUST 2

By Staff Reports The world of ONE PIECE arrives in Southern California with the highly anticipated launch of the One Piece Cafe Los Angeles—officially opening its doors on Friday, August 2 in the heart of Little Tokyo. Themed around the record-breaking anime episodic series created by Eiichiro Oda and produced by Toei Animation, the One Piece Cafe Los Angeles marks […]

Review: My Hero Academia – Katsuki Bakugo (S.H.Figuarts)

By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation My Hero Academia continues to dominate the world of anime and manga, and fans have been treated to some spectacular figures over the years. One line that consistently delivers is the S.H.Figuarts series from Bandai/Tamashii Nations—and their rendition of Katsuki Bakugo, the explosive hero-in-training, might just be one of the best yet. First […]

Speed Racer #1 Review– A Turbocharged Reinvention

By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Full throttle honesty: I’ve never seen the classic Speed Racer anime, skipped the live-action movie, and haven’t cracked open the manga or past comics. I knew the name, the car, and the legend—but that was about it. So when Mad Cave Studios announced a fresh new take on Speed Racer, it felt […]

Grab Your Straw Hats: The LEGO Group and Netflix Reveal a Treasure Trove of ONE PIECE Sets!

By Staff Reports The LEGO Group together with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios, set sail for new adventures as they unveil the first full line up of highly anticipated LEGO® ONE PIECE products. Based on the live-action show produced by Netflix and Tomorrow Studios, and ahead of the epic return of ONE PIECE Season 2, these new sets bring iconic scenes […]

SDCC 2025: Oni Press & The Nacelle Company Rev Up the Annual CBLDF San Diego Comic-Con Welcome Party with BIKER MICE FROM MARS!

By Staff Reports In partnership with the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), Oni Press – the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997– and global entertainment powerhouse The Nacelle Company are proud to announce the return of the CBLDF’s annual San Diego Comic-Con Welcome Party at The Westgate Hotel on Thursday, July […]

The Greatest Band Ever Reunites in G.I. JOE: Cold Slither #1   

By Staff Reports Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, announced the all-new comic book one-shot G.I. JOE: Cold Slither #1 from the head banging band of writer Tim Seeley (Rogue, Local Man), artist Juann Cabal (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man), colorist Rex Lokus (Aquaman), and letterer Pat Brosseau (Batman and Robin). The loudest G.I. […]

MIDSTATE- Coming this December from Mad Cave Studios

By Staff Reports Coming this winter from Mad Cave Studios, one of the most prolific colorists in comics, Lee Loughridge (Flash Gordon, Deadly Class), makes his long-awaited writing debut with MIDSTATE—a slow-burn supernatural noir that blurs the line between intuition and madness. Illustrated by Mack Chater (Sword Daughter, Briggs Land) and lettered by Rob Tweedy, this 144-page original graphic novel […]

Toei Animation Partners with IGN for Signature After Party as Part of its ONE PIECE Celebration at San Diego Comic-Con 2025

By Staff Reports IGN is teaming up with Toei Animation for an epic ONE PIECE-themed After Party at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, and fans will have the chance to win tickets! Taking place on Friday, July 25 at the iconic San Diego Hard Rock Hotel, the “IGN San Diego Comic-Con 2025 After Party Presented by ONE PIECE” will include a […]

THE NACELLE COMPANY SADDLES UP FOR SDCC 2025 WITH NEW C.O.W.-BOYS OF MOO MESA ANIMATED SERIES GREENLIGHT

By Staff Reports The Nacelle Company, a leader in the pop culture space, announced that the cult-favorite franchise Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa is riding into action at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 in a brand new animated series, spotlighting the next big step in the company’s expanding shared universe of reimagined toy and animation classics, the NacelleVerse.A beloved ’90s […]