The Autumnal #1 Sells Out At the Distributor Two Weeks Before Release; Rushed Back to Print

By Staff Reports The first issue of The Autumnal,  Vault’s newest horror series, has sold out at the distributor almost two weeks ahead of release. The issue is being rushed back to print. A new cover and release date for the second printing will be announced soon. The Autumnal is co-created by writer Daniel Kraus (The Shape of Water, Trollhunters, […]

Ultimate Indie Brawler Bounty Battle Arrives to Consoles and PC on Sept. 10th

By Staff Reports The perfect way to settle a score is with good old fashioned fisticuffs… and energy beams, swords and undead minions! Merge Games, along with France-based developers Dark Screen Games, are delighted to announce that after a short delay Bounty Battle, the 1-4 player beat-’em-up with characters from all over the Indie World, is coming to consoles and […]

IMAGE/SKYBOUND’S THE WALKING DEAD DELUXE GETS SIX STUNNING CHARLIE ADLARD CONNECTING COVERS

IMAGE/SKYBOUND’S THE WALKING DEAD DELUXE GETS SIX STUNNING CHARLIE ADLARD CONNECTING COVERS By Staff Reports Image/Skybound Entertainment is pleased to reveal a series of six highly collectible, connecting variant covers by Charlie Adlard, which will be unleashed over the course of the first story arc of The Walking Dead Deluxe full color editions. The iconic independent series that took the […]

Comic Book Review: Villainous #1

By Rebecca Benson Villainous by Mad Cave Studios quickly caught my attention with its vivid cover. You won’t want to glance over this one!  Crime has ramped up in New York City. Foul play by the Shadow Order is suspected. That’s where the Coalition of Heroes comes in. Matilda ‘Rep-Tilly’ Anderson is the Coalition’s newest recruit. She is assigned to […]

Rob Cham’s National Book Award-winning Series Returns with an All-new Adventure

By Staff Reports This month, we learn to enjoy the silence. Buño Books is proud to announce the release of Lost by Rob Cham, the gorgeously illustrated second book in the silent graphic novel series and follow-up to the National Children’s Book Award-winning title, Light. When the two best friends, Backpacker and Tear, fall through a magical portal they find […]

Celebrate 20 Years of Healing and Homage with Halloween Man

By Staff Reports Celebrate 20 years with one of underground comics’ most enduring characters, Halloween Man! The comic written and created by 2020 Ringo Award nominee, Drew Edwards, offers up a special jam issue Halloween Man: Beyond October which features an amazing roster of up-and-coming and mainstream artists including John Sowder, Jason Wilson, Paulo Hernandez, Evan Quiring, Max Young, John […]

Barnyard Commandos Redeploy September 15th

By Nolan P. Smith Megalopolis: City of Collectibles dropped the official word on Facebook: Barnyard Commandos are coming back! Here is the official word: It’S OFFICIAL! Barnyard Commandos Pre-Orders Launch Sept. 15 at megalopolis.toysLearn more at premiumdna.toys Were you a fan of the original line? Honestly, I thought they were amazing! Megalopolis already brought back Mad Balls, and it looks […]

BOOM! Studios Unleashes Keanu Reeves’ New Comic Book Series BRZRKR Through Kickstarter

By Staff Reports As part of a campaign to bring new readers to comics BOOM! Studios announced that BRZRKR, the blockbuster new series from the iconic Keanu Reeves alongside New York Times bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Bang!), superstar artist Ron Garney (Wolverine, Captain America), colorist Bill Crabtree (BPRD), and letterer Clem Robins (Hellboy), will be offered in complete graphic […]

Comic Book Review: Vlad Dracul #1

By Kevin Hoskinson When people hear the name Dracula, visions of a mysterious, caped, bloodthirsty vampire pop into their heads, that image comes from the Bram Stoker version of the character, one who bears little resemblance to the real-life figure who inspired the character. And due to numerous films, comics, paintings, and even video games, that version of the character […]

WE ONLY FIND THEM WHEN THEY’RE DEAD #1 Sold Out and Returns with New Printing

BOOM! Studios today announced that WE ONLY FIND THEM WHEN THEY’RE DEAD #1, the first issue of the new sci-fi epic from Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk), Simone Di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), with color assistance by Mariasara Miotti and letters by AndWorld Design, about one man’s unrelenting quest throughout space to discover the truth—no matter where it takes him, has sold out at the distributor level!

Superstar Ron Garney Joins Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt on BRZRKR with BOOM! Studios

By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios today announced that superstar artist Ron Garney (Wolverine, Captain America) is the new series artist for BRZRKR, the upcoming twelve-issue limited series from the iconic Keanu Reeves in his Must Read comic book writing debut alongside New York Times bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Bang!), colorist Bill Crabtree (BRPD), and letterer Clem Robins (Hellboy). The […]

Sea of Sorrows #1 Gets a New Release Date

By Staff Reports Plunge headfirst into the icy waters with a historic tale of terror from writer Rich Douek and artist Alex Cormack, in their all-new series from IDW, Sea of Sorrows!  In the aftermath of the Great War, the North Atlantic is ripe for plunder by independent salvage crews. When a former naval officer hires the SS Vagabond, he leads […]

Harley Quinn Black + White + Red Chapter Nine: “Indiana Quinn!”

By Staff Reports Hammering fans weekly with Harley Quinn stories in the vein of Batman: Black & White, the ninth chapter of Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red has arrived! Joe Quinones, hot off his incredible Dial H for Hero run, writes and illustrates this ninth installment of the fourteen-chapter anthology series, now available on participating digital platforms, including readdc.com, Comixology, Amazon Kindle, Apple […]

Lovecraft Country: “Sundown” Review

By Kevin Hoskinson In its short opening sequence,” Sundown” quickly establishes the tone for what’s to come. It’s a combination of the horrors of the real world and the fantastical creatures and stories of our imagination. It’s bazaar and straight out of a pulpy sci-fi novel. But within minutes, we are transported from this fever dream and into the real […]

Comic Book Review: Seven Secrets #1

By Nolan P. Smith Editor Boom! Studios brings the world a brand new series with Seven Secrets. The hotly anticipated series follows a clandestine order intrusted with guarding seven secrets in seven briefcases. But when evil strikes and hunts down these secrets, it leaves the world in peril.  From author Tom Taylor (DCeased), artist Daniele Di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power […]

To Eats His Own: Apollo Restaurant

Welcome to our new column devoted to food reviews: To Eats His Own. Food reviews have been the #1 requested feature since we started Pastrami Nation, so we are excited to dive in! This column will feature food reviews from across the country by Pastrami Nation’s founders, Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith, as well as other Pastrami Nation […]

Audiobook Review: The Sandman

By Nolan P. Smith Editor I love The Sandman. The iconic, groundbreaking series from Neil Gaiman introduced the world to the Endless, including the man himself- Morpheus, also known as Dream. The comic books and graphic novel collections are hailed as some of the most epic stories in comic book history. Now, thanks to Audible, we get to experience the […]

Mortal Shell Embraces the Corporeal With A Physical Edition, Due to Arrive Soon After August 18 Digital Release

By Staff Reports It’s the news that thousands of Mortal Shell fans have been anxiously awaiting: An eleventh-hour agreement has been struck to produce and distribute a physical edition of the dark action-RPG, set to release two months after the digital version. Mortal Shell releases digitally worldwide on August 18th on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the Epic Games Store, […]