May 25, 2024

Massive Publishing and Printed In Blood Announce Exciting New Partnership Focused On High-End Artbook Releases

By Staff Reports Printed In Blood, the boutique publisher who specialize in premium licensed artbooks, have entered into an exclusive distribution deal with Massive Publishing to service the direct-market and trade bookstores. Until now, Printed in Blood’s catalog of prestigious artbooks (including iconic titles such as John Carpenter’s The Thing, Aliens, Stranger Things, and Ghostbusters) were only available directly from […]

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May 20, 2024

Vote for Michael Quick for Carla Hall’s Favorite Chef!

By Nolan P. Smith Editor It is time to rally! Voting opened today for Carla Hall’s Favorite Chef, and we are encouraging everyone to vote for the High Desert’s own Michael Quick! Vote below and vote daily! https://favchef.com/2024/michael-quick Learn more about Michael’s journey and this amazing opportunity on the Pastrami Nation Podcast, live May 21st at 7PM PST on YouTube, […]

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May 19, 2024

Speed Grapher Vol 1 Review

By Nolan P. Smith Editor Back in 2005, I dived into an anime series called Speed Grapher. Dark, edgy, and right up my alley, it quickly became a favorite of mine. So, when I saw that Titan Comics was reviving Speed Grapher, I knew I had to jump in once again. Written and illustrated by Tomozo, this first volume reintroduces […]

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May 16, 2024

Comic Con Revolution Returns w/ Star Wars, X-Men ’97, Comic Book Icons, Wrestlers & Much More

By Staff Reports Comic Con Revolution, the Inland Empire’s number one Comic Convention, returns to the Ontario Convention Center on May 18th & 19th for year seven. This year’s show is packed with a loaded guest list highlighted by Star Wars animated voice talent that includes Ashley Eckstein, Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor,  Dee Bradley Baker, Steve Blum, Daniel Logan, […]

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May 13, 2024

Red Sands Episode 1 Review: A Gritty Start

By Nolan P. Smith Editor Nestled within the dangerous terrains of California’s High Deserts—a place I call home—is the setting for “Red Sands,” a thrilling four-episode miniseries that catapults blood, bullets, and bodies onto the small screen. Michael Barrett and Joshua Ampuero direct the series, which features a robust cast including TJ Wimbs, Michael Barrett, and Carlos E. Campos; the […]

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May 11, 2024

Life is Strange: True Colors Review

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Life is full of choices. Some are simpler than others, but your decisions can affect everything in your life from that moment on. They often leak into the lives of those around you and change their lives for better or worse. It’s a part of being human and as vital as breathing, eating, and staying […]

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May 5, 2024

Fallout Series Review

By Daniel Schwartz Reviewer When I read that Amazon was developing a TV series based on the wildly popular video game franchise Fallout, I reacted with equal parts excitement and dread. After all, most video game adaptations, whether movies or TV shows, are generally garbage. Looking back at the trainwrecks that were the original Super Mario Brothers Movie, Street Fighter, […]

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May 4, 2024

Let It Rip Chicago: C2E2 2024

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Chicago is known for many things, not the least of which is its impact on pop culture. From the films of John Hughes, The Blues Brothers, The Smashing Pumpkins, and most recently, The Bear, the city has held a special place in many a nerd’s heart for decades. As somebody who has watched the culture […]

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May 2, 2024

Massive Publishing Partners with King Features to Release Eye Lie Popeye, an Anime-inspired Reimagining of the Classic Character

By Staff Reports Popeye the Sailor Man, one of the most recognizable figures in comic book and animation with a rich 95-year history, makes his triumphant return to comic shops this Saturday, May 4th with a special 24-page preview of the upcoming Eye Lie Popeye #1. The Eye Lie Popeye series is being developed byMassive Publishing, recognized for its of […]

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May 2, 2024

Dark Horse Direct Celebrates Hellboy’s 30th Anniversary with New Vinyl Figure

By Staff Reports 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of Mike Mignola’s legendary Hellboy Universe. Dark Horse Direct is celebrating three decades of Big Red saving the world from frog monsters, Rasputin, and countless mythical creatures with a Deluxe Vinyl Hellboy Figure, intricately crafted by artists Mike Bonanno and Hector Arce to bring Hellboy from the page to life in glorious […]

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May 2, 2024

Godzilla Vs Mighy Morphin Power Rangers II #1 Review

By Daniel Schwartz Reviewer In the years since DC and Marvel have introduced their multi-verses, several other franchises have also delved into several wild and wacky ‘What If’ scenarios that are officially canon. The Power Rangers have also developed and traveled their multiverse with doppelgangers and variants galore. Some of their best villains have come from the heroes’ evil versions. Something […]

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April 27, 2024

Ending Soon: Pre-order Czarface ULTIMATES! Wave 2

By Staff Reports With zero regard for human life, the sentient renegade robot Czar Noir has a reputation for sowing chaos and destruction, and lives up to the title “The Dark Czar”! Preorders end April 28th, so lock it in today at super7.com/pastramination Based on Czarface and MF DOOM’s collab album, Super What?, this highly articulated, 7” scale Czarface ULTIMATES! […]

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April 21, 2024

Rat City #1 Review

By Daniel SchwartzReviewer THE PREMISE: Welcome to the newest chapter in the saga of the Hellspawn. Many people thought that Al Simmons’ Necroplasmic Detonation just impacted him, his world, and his time. They were wrong. Far in the future, Special Forces soldier Peter Cairn has just received prosthetic legs after being severely injured during his last mission. Little did he […]

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April 16, 2024

NACELLE REVEALS UDDER-LY AMAZING FIRST WAVE OF WILD WEST C.O.W.-BOYS OF MOO MESA ACTION FIGURES AND PRE-SALE DATE

By Staff Reports Nacelle, the company behind the recent revival of Biker Mice from Mars, RoboForce, Sectaurs and The Great Garloo, is excited to announce the first wave of action figures from the newest addition to their popular NacelleVerse lineup, Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa. The first wave of C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa action figures go up for pre-order […]

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April 14, 2024

Action Figure Review: Battletoads Rash

By Jason T. SmithCreative Editor Back in the glorious 90s, when my world revolved around pixelated adventures and Super Nintendo ruled supreme, there was one game that reigned supreme in the hearts of many: Battletoads. Picture this – a sidescrolling frenzy where you, as a trio of radical toads, battled through a whirlwind of enemies to face off against the […]

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April 7, 2024

Feral #1 Review

By Nolan P SmithEditor Image Comics launched a miniseries called Strays a few years ago, which was an instant hit. The cartoon artistic style and the very mature-themed story were the perfect storm for fans, myself included. Now, in 2024, the creators of Strays are back with Feral, a series that focuses on a group of feline friends in Peru. […]

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April 7, 2024

Sanction #1 Review

By Daniel SchwartzReviewer I have to say, I am a sucker for a good comic cover. A great-looking cover can draw in a reader who might not have picked up the book otherwise. That said, the cover of Mad Cave Studios’ Sanction #1 is badass. The threatening-looking figure with an axe and the Soviet star, hammer, and sickle look amazing. […]

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April 4, 2024

4th Annual Therapeutic and Applied Geek and Gaming Summit for Helping Professionals

By Staff Reports The Therapeutic and Applied Geek and Gaming Summit (TAGGS) is thrilled to announce its return for a fourth year, scheduled for April 19-21, 2024. TAGGS 4 invites helping professionals, educators, students, game designers, and content creators to celebrate the intersection of geek culture and therapeutic practices. TAGGS is Geek Therapy’s unique platform for sharing expertise, fostering learning, […]

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March 31, 2024

Akogun: Brutalizer of the Gods #1 Review

By Nolan P SmithEditor I love mythology. It’s been one of my favorite topics since the 6th grade. So when I heard of Akogun: Brutalizer of the Gods from Oni Press, I was more than intrigued. After reading the first oversized issue, I am hooked. This is a debut issue for the ages from writer Murewa Ayodele and artist Dotun […]

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March 31, 2024

Late Night With The Devil Review

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor A few years back, I watched a film called Ghostwatch. It had been on my radar for a long time, but the opportunity to finally watch it presented itself when my wife and kids were out of town for the evening. Ghostwatch is a British mocumentaty that aired on Halloween night in 1992 across the pond. […]

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March 31, 2024

Washed in the Blood #1 Review

Nolan P SmithEditor Diving into “Washed in the Blood #1” from Massive Publishing was a rollercoaster of the unexpected. Picture this: a kinetic, visual odyssey delving into the depths of the most ridiculous gods imaginable. Penned by the talented Kevin Roditeli and brought to life by artists Rob Cannon, Kostas Pantoulas, and Jorge Corona, this comic is sheer madness. We’re […]

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March 27, 2024

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Ghostbusters is part of many lives around the world. The original film was released in 1984, and a sequel followed shortly after, creating one of the most influential and popular franchises of all time. While they weren’t the first to incorporate comedy into the horror genre, they were the first to be taken into the mainstream […]

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March 25, 2024

Unveiling CLAY FOOTED GIANTS: A Groundbreaking Graphic Novel on Masculinity, Trauma, and Parenthood

By Staff Reports A tragicomic meditation on masculinity, violence, and parenthood. Two fathers dig down to the roots of inherited trauma before it’s too late. Growth is possible, but so is oblivion… Announcing CLAY FOOTED GIANTS, the critically-acclaimed graphic novel co-written by David Plath prize winner Mark McGuire and Alain Chevarier, with art by Alain Chevarier, is being released for […]

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March 25, 2024

SCI-FI World: The Experience is Finally Opening in LA on May 27th

By Staff Reports Coming to Santa Monica California May 27th 2024, Sci-Fi World-The Experience is a 30,000 square feet collection of science fiction and fantasy props, sets and costumes, probably the largest ever displayed. Located inside the historic former Sears building at 302 Colorado Avenue, between from 3rd Street Promenade mall, the Metro Rail Station, and the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. 12 […]

Nolan Smith Pop Culture 0 1 min read
March 25, 2024

DSTLRY Unveils THE BIG BURN from Lucifer’s Joe Henderson and Artist Lee Garbett

By Staff Reports DSTLRY, the next-generation publisher redefining creator-owned comic books and collectibles, is proud to announce THE BIG BURN, an infernal new heist comic from the Eisner-nominated creative team of writer Joe Henderson (Skyward, Shadecraft, Netflix’s Lucifer) and artist Lee Garbett (Lucifer, Loki: Agent of Asgard, Uncanny Spider-Man). With colors by Lee Loughridge (Somna) and letters by Simon Bowland […]

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