May 12, 2025

KRISPY KREME Celebrates PAC-MAN’s 45th Anniversary with A-maze-ing New Doughnut Collection

By Staff Reports Ready, players?! Krispy Kreme® today announced an a-maze-ing collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., for PAC-MAN’s 45th Anniversary, celebrating the global, cultural icon with all-new doughnuts inspired by the classic game. Fans will want to chomp these new doughnuts before it’s “game over!” Available beginning today for a limited time at participating U.S. shops, the Krispy […]

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May 12, 2025

HIGHLANDER Meets KNIVES OUT—With a ‘90s Action Twist in Eat Your Young From Mad Cave Studios

By Staff Reports What happens when a 2,000-year-old immortal warlord decides he’s had enough? Mad Cave Studios is proud to unleash EAT YOUR YOUNG—a visceral, character-driven blood feud from writer Brian Buccellato (Midlife, Chicken Devil, The Flash) and artist Mattia Monaco (Knock Em Dead, Kalya), with letters by Buddy Beaudoin (Gatchaman), and Cover B by Stefano Simeone (Good Luck). This […]

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May 12, 2025

James Tynion IV & DANI Unveil THE INVISIBLE MAN in New Universal Monsters Series

By Staff Reports Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics, in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, today announced Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man a new four-issue limited comic book series from Eisner Award-winning, bestselling writer James Tynion IV (Something Is Killing the Children, Exquisite Corpses) and acclaimed artist DANI (The Low, Low Woods, Coffin Bound). Unraveling the horrific origins of the […]

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May 7, 2025

Pastrami Nation Podcast Interview- Escaping Death with Author Padraic Maroney

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Join us for a special interview about the new book “Escaping Death: The Unauthorized Story Behind The Final Destination Movies”. Kevin Hoskinson speaks to author Padraic Maroney about the book and the epic film franchise. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, iHeartRadio and more! Pastrami Nation · Pastrami Nation Podcast Interview- Escaping Death with […]

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May 6, 2025

Reveals Galore! Skybound, Image & Hasbro Unveil Covers and First Appearances Ahead of Energon Universe Second Anniversary

By Staff Reports Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, revealed all-new spoiler variant covers from the Energon Universe Special 2025 and the June issues of G.I. JOE, TRANSFORMERS, and VOID RIVALS, which will celebrate the landmark second anniversary of the Energon Universe.   Featuring content first available as part of Free Comic Book […]

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May 6, 2025

DEXTER MEETS THE STEPFORD WIVES IN UPCOMING SUBURBAN SATIRE HORROR MOMMY BLOG

By Staff Reports Bestselling writer Marguerite Bennett (Witchblade, writer/creator of Animosity) and artist Eleonora Carlini (Captain Marvel, Vicarious) comes an unsettling black comedy in, Mommy Blog. This thrilling satire will hit shelves in May from Image Comics. Mommy Blog reveals the horror that can lurk even within the hearts of a suburban mom! Think: Real Housewives meets Fatal Attraction in this disturbing domestic thriller perfect for fans […]

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May 4, 2025

Thunderbolts* Review

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor It’s no secret that the once mighty MCU has been flailing lately. For the first ten years, it was a powerhouse, producing hit after hit and films that both audiences and critics reacted to positively. When they wrapped up The Infinity Saga with Avengers: Endgame, it left many wondering what was next and if they could […]

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April 28, 2025

Comics Legend Matt Wagner Debuts All-New Set of Connecting Covers for The Walking Dead Deluxe

By Staff Reports Today, Skybound and Image Comics revealed a stunning set of all-newThe Walking Dead Deluxeconnecting variantcovers drawn by Eisner Award winner Matt Wagner (Grendel, Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity), with colors by Brennan Wagner (The Shadow: Year One). This connecting series covers the “All Out War-Part 1″ story arc of the landmark comic book series, which commences the war between […]

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April 28, 2025

BETWEENERS by Adam Carter hits this Wednesday

By Staff Reports What lurks in the shadows? Terrible, broken things that writhe in the space between worlds… and they’re after one person: Shane Beck. Launching this week, BETWEENERS is a supernatural horror story soaked in crime, redemption, and dark humor from CBC News reporter and comics creator Adam Carter. Featuring art by Armin Ozdic (The Living Finger), atmospheric colors […]

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April 23, 2025

Not Just A Goof Review

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor The new documentary Not Just A Goof explores the making of A Goofy Movie in-depth and its lasting impact. It features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with Director Kevin Lima, producer Dan Rounds, voice actors Bill Farmer and Jason Marsden, and animators. Coming off the success of films like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, […]

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April 17, 2025

ROBOFORCE: THE ANIMATED SERIES PREMIERES ON TUBI

By Staff Reports The Nacelle Company (The Toys/Movies That Made Us, Biker Mice from Mars) is excited to announce the premiere of RoboForce: The Animated Series. The six episode animated series is free to stream exclusively on Tubi, and is executive produced by Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, Hiram Garcia, Brian Gewirtz, and Brian Volk-Weiss, who also directed the series. Based […]

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April 17, 2025

Mad Cave Studios Launches MAD CAVE DIGITAL

By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios has officially launched MAD CAVE DIGITAL, a streamlined and immersive digital reader platform available directly through madcavestudios.com. This new platform gives fans a flexible way to read comics and graphic novels on their terms—whether diving in early or building a digital library on the go! Allison Pond, VP of Marketing at Mad Cave Studios, spoke of […]

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April 16, 2025

DC Debuts New Comic Book Corner Box Art by Dan Mora

By Staff Reports Today, leading into DC’s Superman Day celebrations on Friday April 18, DC announced five new Superman-themed corner boxes that will appear on DC’s “Summer of Superman” comics. The new corner box images celebrate the classic look of beloved DC comic book covers, which traditionally featured at least one of the stars of the title in miniature on […]

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April 16, 2025

C2E2 2025

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Photo Credits: James Coletta for C2E2/ReedPop Right off the bat, Chicago is a city like no other. The city has a gruff exterior, but its interior is filled with warmth and acceptance. Everything about it instantly takes hold the minute you get there, and even visiting from far away, you feel like you belong. That said, […]

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April 13, 2025

The Rocketeer & Butch 1/12 Scale Figure Set Review

By Nolan P. SmithEditor, Pastrami Nation I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—I’m a massive fan of The Rocketeer. Dave Stevens’ iconic creation perfectly captures the golden age of pulp heroes, blending sci-fi thrills with nostalgic charm. Whether it’s the classic comics or the unforgettable 1991 film, The Rocketeer holds a special place in pop culture—and in my […]

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April 9, 2025

Review: LA Strong: A Charity Comic For Victims Of The Los Angeles Wildfires

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Earlier this year, Los Angeles was devastated by horrible wildfires. While fires are nothing new in Southern California, this was different. It was an unstoppable beast that spread faster than usual due to a drier-than-usual season and hurricane-force winds. It was unlike any weather event in California history, and the destruction left behind will take years […]

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April 7, 2025

In EXIT CITY, the Line Between Good and Evil Blurs

By Staff Reports The tense sci-fi crime saga EXIT CITY from Mad Cave Studios arrives in a full trade paperback edition this spring, collecting the complete series by writer Mark London (Wolvenheart) and artists Karl Mostert (Batman: Urban Legends) and Ramon Villalobos (Original Sins). Known for its moody visuals and propulsive pacing, Exit City blends noir grit with a dystopian edge. David Baron’s […]

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April 6, 2025

Easter Gift Idea: Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla – Godzilla Transforming Egg Figure Review

By Nolan P. SmithEditor, Pastrami Nation Easter’s almost here—so what do you get the kaiju fanatic in your life? How about an egg… Godzilla? Thanks to Bandai Namco, you can grab a fun, egg-shaped version of everyone’s favorite monster. Based on Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla, this transforming figure stands at about 4.5 inches tall and shifts from egg to kaiju with […]

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April 5, 2025

Review: Daredevil – Cold Day in Hell #1 

By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation Marvel’s newest series, Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1, hits hard—and not just with fists. Written by Charles Soule and Steve McNiven, and brought to life by Steve McNiven’s stunning visuals, this isn’t the Daredevil we’re used to. This is an older, world-weary Matt Murdock, stripped of his powers, living in a post-apocalyptic world […]

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April 3, 2025

Review: Jada Toys Street Fighter – Sagat

By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation Jada Toys continues its Street Fighter line with the release of Sagat, the towering Muay Thai king and one of the franchise’s most iconic characters. Known for his intimidating size, eye-patch, and signature moves like Tiger Uppercut and Tiger Knee, Sagat is a must-have for fans. But how does the figure actually hold […]

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April 1, 2025

NACELLE REVEALS FIRST-LOOK AT BIKER MICE FROM MARS ANIMATED SERIES CHARACTER RENDERS

By Staff Reports The Nacelle Company (RoboForce: The Animated Series, The Toys/Movies That Made Us) has revealed a first-look at the main cast of heroes and villains from their highly anticipated Biker Mice from Mars animated series during their WonderCon panel in Anaheim, California. In addition to the main cast lineup, Nacelle revealed the first-look at their original Biker Mice […]

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March 30, 2025

Review: Vanishing Point #1 – A Haunting Sci-Fi Debut

By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation Mad Cave Studios kicks off its ambitious new sci-fi mini-series Vanishing Point with a powerhouse first issue, and if this debut is any indication, we’re in for something special. Each issue in this six-part series is a standalone story set deep within the sci-fi realm. For the opener, writer Mark Russell (Not All Robots, The Flintstones) […]

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March 26, 2025

Jada Toys’ Tony the Tiger 1:12 Scale Action Figure Pre-Order Starts March 27th

By Staff Reports Breakfast just got even better! Starting March 27th at 9:00 AM PST, you’ll be able to pre-order the Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes® Tony the Tiger™ 1:12 scale action figure from Jada Toys. This iconic collectible brings the legendary Tony to your shelf with all his GR-R-REAT energy and charm! Whether you’ve been a fan of Tony since childhood […]

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