Thanks to its recently successful revival Ghost, Dark Horse comics is bringing back its other successful original creation, X. The X killer is the Punisher with Deadpool’s powers. He works in Arcadia City, a place that rivals Bludhaven in corruption and violence. Yes, this premise is unoriginal and it can remind people of a certain caped [...]
Over the last week Hollywood is buzzing about a potential Black Hole remake. The Black Hole is a Star Wars clone Disney produced in 1979, although it’s closer in tone to Star Trek. Costing a then impressive 18 million dollars to produce, it is praised as the best Star Wars clone made. Today, it is a [...]
Zoe Saldana is not a well-known actress, but she is a well-liked one. She’s best known for playing Uhura in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek reboot and for portraying Neytiri in Avatar. If the rumors are true, Ms. Saldana might add Gamora to her list of credits. But this depends on whether she gets the role or not. [...]
Husbands is the story of a newlywed couple’s doubts and fears after their quickie Vegas wedding. Instead of getting their marriage annulled, both parties decide to stay together to make things work out. While going through their wedding gifts, they stumble upon one that takes them on a journey through many fiction genres. In one [...]
Publisher: Aspen Comics Writer: Frank Mastromaumo Artist: Jonathon Marks, Micah Gunnell Release Date: March 13, 2012 In the universe of Shrugged, Angels and Demons exist and have day jobs. Thanks to some unknown contract between Elysium (Heaven) and Nefaria (Hell), each side assigns a representative to a human to give guidance and protection. Angelina and Devonshire [...]
Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick Artist: Phil Noto Release Date: March 13, 2013 With this issue, the first story arc of the Ghost revival comes to a conclusion. After sneaking into a costume ball, Elisa Cameron (Ghost) and her friends confront her killer, Chicago mayor Bobby Chambers, and his accomplices. Cutting the modern-day [...]
Publisher: Dark Horse Writers: Various Artists: Various Release Date: February 2013 When Neon Genesis Evangelion hit the airwaves in 1994, it blew people’s minds both in Japan, and all over the world. Through its unconventional use of storytelling devices, complicated plot, and memorable situations, the series leaves a lasting impression on the viewers. On the [...]
Publisher: Dark Horse Writers: Gilbert Hernandez, Jamie S Rich, J. Torres, Dan Braun, and Peter Bagge Artist: Gilbert Hernandez, Peter Bagge, Joelle Jones, and Amy Reeder Release Date: Feb. 13, 2013 Creepy #11 is the special Valentine’s Day theme issue. J Torres, Archie Goodwin, Jamie S. Rich and other independent creators bring readers tales of twisted [...]
The story begins with the murder of Stanley Kirkpatrick, the Police Commissioner and the Spider’s best friend. Or so everyone believes. He is actually drugged into a coma state. The grief of the moment, however, causes the Spider and Nita Kirkpatrick to make a mistake, one that may cost them dearly down the line. The [...]
Death’s Door takes place in the 17th century, when Death did a favor for Abaddon, the head of the angelic forces. After procuring a replacement scythe and a favor from the Horsemaster, Death arrives in France to deal with the threat. This threat is someone who Death fought side by side with in the War [...]
Now in its fourth issue, the Thunderbolt relaunch is going on strong. After a business trip to Japan that did not go how Peter Cannon planned, he meets a reporter who knows a lot more than she lets on, and it makes him uncomfortable. An assassin ambushes the two and shoots Thunderbolt, and he loses his cool [...]
The assassin Arcade kidnaps 16 superpowered teenagers and places them in a death match. That’s the setup for this controversial series. The winner of the games gets to live, while the losers end up dead. After kidnapping the teenagers from Avengers Academy, Runaways, and other places, Arcade explains the rules of the tournament and displays some until-now [...]
The story begins with Baltimore riding into town. He is looking for someone named Haigus. The townspeople told him that he was in town some time ago, but left. After this exchange, the real story begins. Haigus is funding a stage adaptation of the Red Death, doubly ironic because of the sudden plague hitting the town. [...]
Zenescope Entertainment and Titmouse Studios are happy to unveil the pilot episode for Grimm Fairy Tales: the Animated Series during the New York Comic Con. This episode, completely funded by Kickstarter, will première at Times Scare, a horror themed attraction in the heart of New York City. As part of the event, Times Scare will offer [...]
I Love Trouble is the story of Felicia Castro, a down on her luck grifter. On the run from New Orleans mobsters, she takes a plane to the Midwest to start over again. But an unexpected plane crash leads to the awakening of her latent super power. Seeing this a new beginning, Felicia plans on [...]
Fans of the Doctor Who attending the London Comic Con will have a chance to pick up the new Season’s DVD on October 26th. This is a full 2 weeks before the worldwide release on November 13th. To celebrate the release of the DVD, Matt Smith will be on hand to discuss the current season with [...]
At this year’s NY Comic Con, Titan Books are bringing guests and goodies. They come loaded with a ton of exclusive items and panels for your personal interest. Panels: Scott C. Panel Friday, October 12, 7-7:45pm, Unbound Stage Moderated by: Alex Zalben Renowned artist Scott C. will be on hand to discuss his artwork. Name [...]
If you’ve been paying attention to the previews and the solicits, you know how the battle between the X-Men/ Avengers and Cyclops/ Phoenix is going to turn out. The entirety of the Marvel NOW relaunch depends on one specific outcome, so it’s not a spoiler to say that Cyclops is going to lose. An important [...]
The Hollows reads like the eco-friendly version of the Jetsons. When an unnamed disaster destroyed the world, the scientists of Japan came up with a solution: create giant super trees and move the entire country above the toxic clouds, cities and all. These trees are the only protection the rest of humanity has from the [...]
Since 1986, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund exists to protect comic book creators, distributors, and retailers against censorship and to pay for legal expenses in First Amendment issues. It is a wholly non-profit group that many in the comic book industry support. Image Comics, known as a haven for independent comic book creators, is [...]
