It’s like Battle Royal, Hunger Games and Superheroes: how can that NOT be good? Marvel Comics announced this week that many of the Marvel Universe’s young heroes will be going into a kill or be killed situation with December’s Avengers Arena. The book will take 16 young heroes and put them into Muderworld, the home base of the X-Men villain, […]
That’s one deadly team! Marvel Comics announced today that the Thunderbolts is getting a total overhaul for its Marvel NOW relaunch, and it’s team members aren’t exactly team players. Written by Daniel Way with art by Steve Dillon, the team will now be led by General Thunderbolt Ross, better known as the Red Hulk these days, and includes Deadpool, Elektra, […]
Here comes the Iron Patriot again, but who’s under the mask? Marvel.com has revealed the cover to Ultimate Comics Ultimates #19, which features a familiar star spangled armor. The Iron Patriot is front and center, but who is it? In the regular Marvel Universe, the Iron Patriot is Norman Osborn, better known as the Green Goblin. But I don’t think […]
It takes three covers, but they have assembled! Marvel.com has officially released the covers for Avengers #1, which is the crown jewel to the Marvel NOW movement. Check out the line up so far, and let’s dissect who’s who: Ok, let’s start on the left: obviously, we have Captain America, Wolverine and the Hulk. Looking more into it, we see […]
The whole f’n show! Marvel.com has posted up an interview by Impact Wrestling’s SoCal Val with Mr. Thursday Night himself, Rob Van Dam! Impact Wrestling has been doing quite a few of these interviews, and I gotta say, I’m loving it. Impact seems to have found a great way to spotlight their stars and reach the coveted fanboy base of […]
(AP Photo/Marvel Comics) Looks like the City of Brotherly Love is getting some Marvel love, as Venom takes up residents in December. Venom, who is now longtime Spider-Man fan and Peter Parker bully/wounded in battle veteran Flash Thompson, has been the anti hero walking a fine line since he suited up. The Associated Press has published an article by AP’s […]
No, it is not about the TV show. I have been meaning to do a review and a spotlight on this series for quite some time now. Marvel Comics has been publishing the X-Factor title for awhile now, starting back with a team that was made up of the original members of the X-Men: Cyclops, Beast, Jean Grey, Angel and […]
Time to assemble again! Marvel and Disney’s mega hit The Avengers returns to the big screen this Labor Day weekend, as well as Disney’s Brave. It’s a great plan to add to the box office total as well as to have one more chance to see the crown jewel of the Marvel Films empire. So…who going to go see it […]
Wow, now THAT is a variant cover. Straight from Marvel.com comes a look at the variant cover for Uncanny Avengers #2, done by international comic legend Milo Manara. Manara is best know for his erotic, risque comics that he has been making since the 1970’s. His work can be seen around the world, and Dark Horse has been releasing volumes […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: Matt Fraction Artist: David Aja Publisher: Marvel Comics Website: www.marvel.com It’s no surprise that Marvel is pushing the Avengers after this summer’s epic blockbuster film. I mean, look at all the Avengers titles on the shelves, and look at the huge Avengers Vs. X-Men crossover going on right now. So when a Hawkeye […]
There is nothing to fear but fear itself. Based off of hard hitting Fear Itself event that tore through Marvel Comics, The Worthy and The Mighty. Here is the info from Art Asylum. Make sure to check out the full gallery to see all eight minimates in spectacular photographs. The Worthy set includes the Serpent (a.k.a. Cul), Skadi (formerly Sin), […]
Joe’s gonna kill you… The Marvel Comics website has an interview up with TNA Pro Wrestler Samoa Joe. In it, the Samoan Submission Machine talks when he got in to comics, his favorite books and characters, his upcoming 4-way match at Hardcore Justice, and who he would tag team with in the Marvel Universe. Here is a bit from the […]
For me, this is the dream team. Rick Remender, who has wowed me since Image Comic’s Sea of Red (which you should all go check out!), is now in the driver seat for the sentinel of liberty, with the legendary John Romita Jr. bringing the story to life this November. Marvel.com spoke with Remender about Cap, Romita and tons more…from […]
The Thunder God Rises Again. Marvel.com has an article up with Writer Jason Aaron and artist Esad Ribic as they take on the Asgardian in Thor- God of Thunder. Looks like Thor is in good hands, as a new villain in the series will be The God Butcher, a being that goes around killing immortals one by one. It has […]
The Hulk will smash! Yes, that line above is wrong on purpose. In an interview with Marvel.com, writer Mark Waid and artist Leinil Yu talk about the new Indestructible Hulk book, which hits this November. Waid is a legend in the comic book world, with my personal favorites being Irredeemable and Daredevil, and now he tackles the green goliath for […]
It’s good to be Whedon. Joss Whedon, the phenom behind the Avengers film, has signed on for Marvel Films through 2015. What does this mean? He will write and direct Avengers 2, develop a Marvel TV series and more! Here is the official word from Marvel.com: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes have reason to celebrate, as “Marvel’s The Avengers” director Joss Whedon […]
He is coming…. Galactus!!! Variety reported some interesting news for Marvel fans. Disney and 20th Century Fox are apparently in negotiations: so that Fox can get an extension on the timeline for their Daredevil do-over, and for several HUGE characters to go back to Marvel, so that they can be used in the core Marvel/Disney films. What characters? GALACTUS! SILVER […]
No longer the armored Avenger…no…Iron Man is now the Iconic Avenger. Which fits as his armor is as every bit iconic as Captain America’s shield and Thor’s hammer. Marvel.com posted an interview today with new series writer Kieron Gillen, where he talks about Iron Man, the man behind the mask, and what’s in store for old shell head. Plus, a […]
Christopher Eccleston, known for playing the good doctor on Dr. Who as well roles on Heroes and G.I. Joe-The Rise of Cobra, will take up the role as the lead antagonist in Thor: The Dark World. The word came today from Deadline: the full article can be found HERE. Eccleston will play Malekith the Accursed in the sequel to Thor. […]
That’s A LOT of money! In the same vein as the Cost of Being Batman post (which was posted days ago right here on Pastrami Nation), MoneySuperMarket.com has made a cool visual about what the cost would be to be a real life armored Avenger. Take a look…and let’s see who’s Tony Stark rich…
I say thee nay! So, the rumor going around since the announcement of the Thor film sequels title, The Dark World, is that the Dark Elves will be the villains for the film. Well, here is some more support to that theory. In an interview with I Review Too, which can be found HERE, stuntman James Grogan talks elves: The […]
Marvel is definitely full of Legends. Hasbro showed off their waves releasing throughout this year and into the next, and the selection is indeed impressive. The third wave will in fact contain The Punisher/Blade Variant, Mystique/Moonstar Variant, Deadpool/Red Variant, Neo Classic Iron Man, Dr. Doom/FF Doom Variant, but no build a figure. Next year is “the year of the mini […]
Let that bitch go first. Anthony Mackie, known this year for his role in Abraham Lincoln-Vampire Hunter and known to us here at Pastrami Nation as Papa Doc from his role in 8 Mile, is indeed in talks to play The Falcon in Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The Falcon was Marvel’s first black superhero, who fought alongside […]
The dime store super hero is back. Reports are in that the sequel to the Marvel Comic based not-so-superhero book is going to be shooting this fall, and that all of the principle cast will be reprising their roles. Kick Ass is the story of a young man with no powers at all, and yet tries to become a super […]
Marvel is on a roll! At Saturday’s Marvel Films panel, Marvel showed off the titles and release dates for its upcoming films, with a few surprises. The big surprise for us came in the form of the announced Ant Man, which has been in the works forever. To be directed by Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World), this will […]
The Merc with a Mouth gets his own game! At the SDCC, Marvel and Activision announced the new Deadpool game, coming soon!!! The Activision posters of various games were “bombed” with Deadpool posters at every turn on the con floor. Check out the trailer below, and make sure to visit the game’s website at http://deadpoolgame.com. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqORbzbEfoM&w=640&h=360]
I knew it was coming. Marvel made it official today at the San Diego Comic Con that their August 2014 film will indeed be the Guardians of the Galaxy. They also revealed the next Captain America and Thor film titles, and even talked a little Ant Man. Here is the word officially from Marvel.com: Today at its Hall H panel […]
Bringing a big show to the biggest show. Tomorrow, Saturday, Marvel Comics will debit its first ever comic book partnership with CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, bringing Ka to the four color page. Check out press release below, and drop by Marvel tomorrow to get your own copy! KÀ BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AND MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT TO DEBUT COMIC BOOK AT COMIC-CON […]
Marvel Comic’s resident web slinger is no stranger to the box office. With three films to his name, Spider-Man is widely known as one of Marvel’s flagship characters. But this isn’t the Spider-Man you remember from the previous films: a new cast, new director, new direction, new everything. Does the latest outing for the amazing arachnid fly high, or is […]
Avengers…and X-Men…assemble! As we learned earlier this week from the Marvel NOW article, there are a lot of relaunches in store for Marvel Comics. A major standout that was announced was The Uncanny Avengers, which has a team made up of Avengers and X-Men. Thanks to EW, we have our first look at it above. A good redesign for Havok, […]