Kumoricon is Here!
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Check out Kumoricon, taking place in Portland, OR- celebrating anime and Japanese culture since 2003! So many amazing cosplayers and vendors! Learn more at https://www.kumoricon.org/.
Chaiko’s MONKEY KING OMNIBUS Now Live on BackerKit
Born from a stone and destined to be a hero. Magnetic Press is proud to announce the return of one of its most celebrated and two-time Eisner Award-nominated graphic novels (Best Adaptation from Another Medium, Best Painter/Multimedia Artist) with THE MONKEY KING: THE COMPLETE HARDCOVER OMNIBUS EDITION, written and illustrated by acclaimed artist Chaiko, live now on BackerKit! Out of […]
Pastrami Nation Customs: Custom Spawn Shoes
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation When it comes to creativity, few artists bring comic book inspiration to life quite like Drew Guess. Known for his incredible custom action figures, Drew has once again raised the bar—sharing his footwear skills with his Custom Spawn Shoes. Built from a pair of Puma high-top layups, these one-of-a-kind kicks are a […]
Review: Ten-Ton Titan Terrier
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Every once in a while, a story comes along that hits all the right emotional notes — heart, humor, and heroism — all wrapped in a package that feels straight out of a Saturday morning cartoon. Ten-Ton Titan Terrier from Papercutz/Mad Cave Studios is one of those special stories. Written by David […]
Let’s Kickstart This! Those That Inherit the Earth, Vol. 1
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation I love when you find an amazing creator that delivers on projects here on Kickstarter time and time again. I learned of Matt Emmons with one his past projects, The Winter King, which was amazing. Emmons is back with Those That Inherit the Earth, and it ends this week! Here is directly […]
Halloween@Home: We Sold Our Souls
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation A girl with a guitar never has to apologize for anything. Grady Hendrix’s We Sold Our Souls is a rollicking love letter to heavy metal and the mythos created by it. Inherently “evil” and “the devil’s music”, he plays on the very ideas that made the genre so appealing to so many, […]
Grand Theft Fortune. Roman Edition: Circus Maximus #1 Review
By Daniel SchwartzReviewer | Pastrami Nation Publisher: Mad CaveWriter: Mark SableArtist: Giorgio Pontrelli When selecting comics to review, I look for titles and synopses that capture my interest. Let me tell you, a revenge and heist story set in Ancient Rome definitely piqued my interest. Issue 1 begins with our primary antagonist, a slave named Sergius, being maimed by the […]
Chronicles of the Unknown #1: The Voices of Indie Creators
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation I’ve always had a deep love for comic books and graphic novels. Sequential art has been my favorite storytelling medium since childhood—back when I’d lose myself in the pages of G.I. Joe Special Missions or the latest issue of The Amazing Spider-Man. So, when I heard about a new anthology-style comic that embraces […]
Good Boy Review
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation Good Boy is a haunted house movie like no other. It has all the elements you expect but tells its story in a genuinely unique way. What could have easily been a gimmick turns into a highly relatable and compelling way to see the world. As any animal lover can attest, our pets […]
Halloween @ Home- Pet Sematary- The Audio Book
By Rebecca Smith The Pastrami Insider | Pastrami Nation School has started, the air is growing cooler, and pumpkin-spice everything fills the shelves of grocery stores. But what truly gets you in the Halloween spirit? For my husband and me, it was selecting an audiobook for our family road trip. Over 6 hours of driving each way. Yes, an audiobook […]
Ghosts and Witches and Bigfoot, Oh My! Hector Plasm #1 Review
By Daniel Schwartz Reviewer | Pastrami Nation Publisher: Image ComicsWriter: Benito CerenoArtist: Derek Hunter When I first saw this comic available for review, I jumped at it. The title alone had me anticipating a fun and sarcastic supernatural adventure, and it did not disappoint! After doing a little research, I found that Hector Plasm has been around for over 20 […]
Review: X-O Manowar #1 (Valiant Beyond)
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Aric of Dacia is back—and this relaunch hits with the force you want from an X-O Manowar #1. Steve Orlando wastes no time putting Aric and Shanhara into a harsh, post-apocalyptic stretch of terrain where survival and honor collide. The setup is lean and welcoming for new readers, but seasoned fans will […]
Dark Myth Graphic Novel #1 – Chronicles of the Unknown- Pre-Order Now!
By Staff Reports Dare to explore the strange, the bold, and the unknown. Chronicles of the Unknown is Dark Myth Comics’ first full-length graphic novel anthology, featuring eight creator-driven stories that span horror, sci-fi, fantasy, mythology, and dark comedy. From kaiju meat and cosmic curses to demon wrestlers and ancient prophecy, each tale offers a wildly original spin on what […]
BIXBY GRANT, PRIVATE EYE: FANGS & BRIMSTONE #3- Now Live on Kickstarter
By Staff Reports Harbor City’s favorite immortal mummy detective is back, and this time, he’s in over his bandaged head. Now live on Kickstarter, RNM Press unleashes BIXBY GRANT, PRIVATE EYE: FANGS & BRIMSTONE #3, a pulpy plunge into danger, deceit, and the city’s supernatural underbelly! This latest chapter by series creator and writer Patrick Coyle (Bixby Grant, Private Eye […]
LEGO Nintendo Game Boy Review
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation The LEGO Group has done it again, taking a nostalgic leap straight into our childhoods with their latest creation: the LEGO Nintendo Game Boy. It’s a blast from the past that feels so authentic, you will expect to hear the classic startup chime. Whether you are a longtime Nintendo fan or just love […]
Review: Yan Volume 2
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation When I reviewed Yan Volume 1, I said it was a refreshing and beautifully crafted story that balanced a sense of wonder with the weight of reality. Titan Manga brought us something truly special with the first installment. Now, with Yan Volume 2, the journey continues—and it doesn’t disappoint. Picking up right where […]
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 […]
Only a Fool Crosses The Phantom! The Phantom #1 Review
By Daniel Schwartz Reviewer | Pastrami Nation Publisher: Mad CaveWriter: Ray FawkesArtist: Russell Olson The Phantom first swung into action 89 years ago in the pages of newspaper comic strips. Since then, The Ghost Who Walks has been in all kinds of media, from comic books to movies. Thanks to Mad Cave, The Phantom and his signature purple costume return […]
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 […]
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure: An Old Classic Made New
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation On July 17, 1989, Splash Mountain opened at Disneyland and became an instant classic. Based on the 1946 animated film Song of the South, it reintroduced generations to Br’er Rabbit and the iconic song “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah.” I was just nine years old at the time, and I vividly remember visiting the park shortly […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]