By Kevin Hoskinson It’s the end of the line for Punk Mambo’s latest adventure, and the stakes are higher than ever in the final issue of this mini-series. So far, Punk has been on the trail of the missing Loa (the spirits of Voodoo), along with Josef, a voodoo priest. Along with Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, she learns that anyone […]
By Nolan P. Smith The D23 Expo in Anaheim has brought us tons of exciting news, but for Star Wars fans, the one that is buzzing the most is The Mandalorian. The Disney+ original live-action series feature a mysterious new bounty hunter in a story set years after Return of the Jedi. From Jon Favreau, this looks more interesting than […]
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Friday afternoon, Disney+ made its D23 Expo debut with its first-ever showcase presentation, announcing six new series in development and revealing key details about the highly anticipated streaming service to an enthusiastic audience at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim. The event showcased the sweeping array of talent with in-person and video appearances from […]
By Staff Reports Valiant Entertainment is incredibly proud to reveal the BLOODSHOT #1 Carbon Fiber Finish Variant Cover! This stunning cover features artwork by fan-favorite artist Jonboy Meyers. Designed by Valiant’s Director of Design & Production Travis Escarfullery, the BLOODSHOT #1 Carbon Fiber Finish Variant Cover is truly unlike any other comic cover fans will see! Retailers can obtain a […]
By Kevin Hoskinson The trailer for Villians has been released, and it’s a unique take on the home invasion thriller. Bill Skarsgard and Maika Monroe star as lovers on the run. After a gas station robbery, their car dies, and they break into a nearby house, finding the homeowners there. Things aren’t as they seem though, as the young criminals […]
By Daniel Schwartz Publisher: BOOM! Studios Writer: Kyle Higgins Artist: Daniele Di Nicuolo and Diego Galindo Following to conclusion of the largest, most ambitious Power Rangers event to date, Boom! Studios has united the Shattered Grid story into one fantastic collection. The story follows several incarnations of the team. They are up against the villainous Lord Drakkon. Drakkon is an […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Cars, guns, blood, and death abound in the latest offering from Image Comics, “Coffin Bound”! When Izzy finds out that she is being hunted by the EarthEater, an unstoppable killer, she goes on the run. Determined not to let the world have the satisfaction of getting all of her, she goes on a mission to destroy any […]
By Nolan P. Smith One book that has been garnering a lot of buzz this week comes from Boom! Studios: Once & Future. Monster hunters, Great Britain, and the legend of King Arthur and Excalibur- what is not to love? From Kieron Gillen, with art by Dan Mora and colors by Tamra Bonvillain, Once & Future introduces us to Bridgette, […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Since the early ’90s, Tarantino has been bringing his unique brand of storytelling to audiences around the world. Love him or hate him, he does things his way, and viewers are along for the ride, which is evident from the reception and box office of his latest film, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Since it’s release, […]
By Nolan P. Smith With the second installment of No One Left to Fight, we dive deeper into a world where a born warrior has saved the world, and now is searching for purpose once again. A kindred spirit to Dragonball Z, this book continues to look at a world when the fighting stops. By Aubrey Sitterson, Fico Ossio, and […]
By Kevin Hoskinson To anyone who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, the Scary Story series of books by Alvin Schwartz most likely played some part in your life. Whether it was passing by them in your school library, morbidly picking them up at the book fair in elementary or middle school, or just hearing the stories retold to […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Some of the worlds most deadly assassins are recruited into a game of cat and mouse in Valiant Comics new mini-series, Killers. Formally living in exile, Ninja-G is forced to come out of hiding to seek revenge. They found her and killed the love of her life, and she has no choice but to get back into […]
By Nolan P. Smith When you have two well respected and talented creators like Jeff Lemire and Mike Deodato Jr. come together for a creator-owned series, the world should take notice. Berserker Unbound is a brand new series from Dark Horse Comics that takes a dangerous warrior and flings him into the modern-day. The Berserker is a fierce warrior, one […]
By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Nolan P. Smith I had the opportunity to watch a brand new play, written and directed by Michael Barrett. Barrett is a name well known in the theater community here in the High Desert, as well as across the Inland Empire. Barrett’s original play, Never Gone, is an emotional, compelling look at a man’s […]
By Nolan P. Smith ShopSmith78 has drawn the winning name from those that entered the ShopSmith78/Pastrami Nation contest! Congrats to Wesley Quintanar!!! Please e-mail Nolan Smith with your address: nolan@pastramination.com!
By Staff Reports The adventure that was initially too big for one animated film now arrives as a comprehensive 166-minute tale – with never-before-seen footage – in The Death and Return of Superman Complete Film Collection Gift Set, a numbered, limited edition release available October 1, 2019 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. An extension of the popular series of DC […]
By Kevin Hoskinson With Spencer & Locke and its sequel, writer David Pepose took us on a hard-boiled journey through a city riddled with crime and corruption. It was Calvin & Hobbes meets Sin City, with the titular heroes, Detective Locke and his imaginary partner Spencer, ready to put everything on the line to save the city they were sworn […]
By Nolan P. Smith Pastrami Nation is excited to partner with ShopSmith78 to bring you a chance to win an exclusive Funko Pop Green Chrome Boba Fett! The giveaway is made possible by ShopSmith78, one of the original Pastrami Nation podcasters! He has gone on to make some fantastic 3D printed cosplay accessories, as you can see in the Facebook […]
By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios, in partnership with 20th Century Fox, revealed today Charles Gunn, the iconic vampire hunter, will make his first full appearance in the next issue of the hit series, ANGEL #4, reimagining the pop culture phenomenon by acclaimed writer Bryan Edward Hill (Batman, American Carnage), artist Gleb Melnikov (Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers), along with visionary […]
Hey everyone, Project C28, back with a reaction video for The King’s Man! A prequel to the super popular and super violent Kingsman: The Secret Service films, check out the reaction video below! Are you excited for this all new take on Kingsman? Go watch the trailer for yourself here https://youtu.be/e82JHkkPw54 You can follow me on Facebook & Instagram at […]
By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios, in partnership with 20th Century Fox, today announced a new graphic novel program collecting out-of-print and rare stories officially set in the world of Joss Whedon’s hit television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Beginning in April 2020 with BUFFY: LEGACY EDITION BOOK ONE, BOOM! Studios will collect every issue of Buffy the Vampire Slayer from […]
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to reveal the breathtaking Jerome Opeña cover—with pencils by Jerome Opeña, inks by Todd McFarlane, colors by Fco Plascencia—for the upcoming milestone SPAWN #300 issue by Todd McFarlane, President at Image Comics and creator of SPAWN. This is just one of many exciting cover reveals to come on the #Roadto300! The record-setting SPAWN […]
By Staff Reports The fate of the universe rests in the paws of Lou, an astral-projecting cat and his loving owner Kiara. Desperate to preserve the well-being of billions, their revolt against the status quo is a battle for love, friendship, and the soul of humanity, all brought to you from psychedelic space! Strayed comes to you from the minds […]
By Staff Reports Michel Fiffe’s critically-acclaimed superhero revenge series Copra will be returning with an all-new #1 launching this October from Image Comics. “I’m beyond excited to be returning to my own characters with all-new stories,” said Fiffe. “It’s been a minute since I last worked on Copra, but I’m back with laser focus and all is right in the […]
By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios revealed a first look at GHOSTED IN LA #2, the latest issue in a brand new comic book series from GLAAD Media Award-nominated writer Sina Grace (Jughead’s Time Police) and artist Siobhan Keenan (Jem and the Holograms), about figuring out your love life – and your afterlife – in Hollywood, and available in stores August […]
By Nolan P. Smith It’s Morphin Time! Or… I should say, it is time once again to shine the light down on a fantastic project on the crowdfunding website Kickstarter in our efforts to help this project become a reality. It is time once again for a new installment of Let’s Kickstart This! This time, we take a look at […]
By Nolan P. Smith If you are not checking out the fantastic titles from Vault Comics, you are missing out. Take Resonant #1, for example, the gloom, the eerie book has a vibe like when The Walking Dead kicked off, and that is quite the compliment. From David Andry, Alejandro Aragon, Jason Wordie and Deron Bennett, the book follows in […]
By Nolan P. Smith Every so often, I come across a book that surprises me. Canto completely caught me off guard with its fantastic story, art and most of all, heart. From David M. Booher with art by Drew Zucker, Vittorio Astone, and Deron Bennett, this hard to find book from IDW is a significant surprise to readers and retailers […]
By Nolan P. Smith The original animated feature The Lion King challenged the emotions of kids and adults alike, becoming one of the most beloved animated films to be released by Disney. Now in 2019, the epic story is getting a live-action remake courtesy of Director Jon Favreau. But with the source material being so well known and iconic, is […]
By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios revealed today a first look at the oversized one-shot comic book, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE CHOSEN ONES #1, debuting on August 28, 2019, in partnership with 20th Century. Buffy Summers is the “Chosen One” who must defend Sunnydale from vampires, demons and those regular monsters called high schoolers…but she wasn’t the first. Now, through […]
