September 25, 2025

SPACE RELIC HUNTERS: SMUGGLERS, REBELS, AND SACRED RUINS- Now Live on Kickstarter

By Staff Reports Magnetic Press is thrilled to announce the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for SPACE RELIC HUNTERS: SMUGGLERS, REBELS, AND SACRED RUINS, a genre-bending, 120-page graphic novel that fuses high-octane sci-fi action with sharp, satirical worldbuilding and a streak of razor-edged wit.  From the celebrated team behind the international sci-fi hit On Mars, prolific Belgian-born writer Sylvain Runberg (Orbital, Warship […]

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September 19, 2025

Pastrami Nation Customs: Deathblow

Welcome back to Pastrami Nation Customs, where we shine the spotlight on incredible custom creations from the world of pop culture. Today, we’re proud to showcase a stunning piece from a longtime friend of Pastrami Nation—Drew Guess! If you were reading Image Comics back in the day, then you know the name Michael Cray, better known as Deathblow. Drew took […]

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September 18, 2025

Literally Media Acquires Den of Geek, Accelerating Growth in Live Events and Fan Culture

By Staff Reports Literally Media, an independent media company that bolsters the largest portfolio of digital comedy and culture brands, announced its acquisition of Den of Geek, the U.S. and UK based entertainment and pop culture outlet beloved by fans of movies, TV, gaming, and comics. Den of Geek now joins Literally Media’s existing portfolio of iconic legacy brands, including Know […]

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September 15, 2025

The Light That Burned Too Bright—Van Gogh Arrives in English for the First Time

By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios is proud to announce VAN GOGH, a Comixology Original by acclaimed Italian journalist, essayist, and comics writer Francesco Barilli (Goodbye Marilyn) and artist Sakka (Il Sogno del Minotauro, Elain), with letters by Lucy Lenzi. This stunning 128-page graphic biography is now coming to print in English for the very first time. A gorgeously rendered, […]

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September 14, 2025

L.A. Comic Con Returns September 26–28 For Its 14th Annual Event  – Featuring Marvel Stars, a Major Anime Activation, and Big Fan-Favorites in Film, TV, Gaming and Horror

By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime, and pop culture, is thrilled to unveil its full lineup of celebrity talent, panels, and activations ahead of its highly anticipated September 26-28 show. After delivering a star-studded and unforgettable show in 2024, L.A. Comic Con has raised the bar once again, bringing in some […]

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September 14, 2025

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 […]

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September 14, 2025

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 […]

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September 9, 2025

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 […]

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September 9, 2025

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 […]

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September 8, 2025

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 […]

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September 7, 2025

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 […]

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August 26, 2025

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 […]

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August 17, 2025

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 […]

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August 8, 2025

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 […]

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August 6, 2025

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 […]

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August 3, 2025

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 […]

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August 1, 2025

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 […]

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August 1, 2025

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 […]

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July 30, 2025

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 […]

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July 30, 2025

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 […]

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July 20, 2025

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 […]

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July 19, 2025

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 […]

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