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Thor Comic Con Trailer LEAKED

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 28th, 2010

Ok I am not a big Thor fan but I do enjoy looking at Jack Kirby and Olivier Coipel artwork. After watching this Comic Con Trailer that was leaked I can now say WOW I can’t wait for this film. It looks like Marvel studio and Kenneth Branagh have done this the right way. I don’t want to go on for to long, just watch this trailer. Are you done watching and now counting down the days like I am? THOR is directed by Kenneth Branagh and stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins,...

SDCC 2010: An interview with Jeff Lemire

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 28th, 2010

In my opinion, one of the best new comics to have come out in the past year is Jeff Lemire’s ‘Sweet Tooth’ from Vertigo Comics, and recently we got the chance to talk to Jeff Lemire about ‘Sweet Tooth’ and the rest of his upcoming works over at DC Comics such as Superboy. Join us as we find out the origins of ‘Sweet Tooth’ and how Smallville (not the tv show) will have a big impact on his run in ‘Superboy’. Be sure to look for more videos all week long as we will be posting our...

Comic Con 2011: Preview night has sold out already

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 28th, 2010

Remember last Wednesday when it was preview night at San Diego Comic Con? Remember how you told yourself you’d need to buy your four day membership pass for 2011? Well I have some good news and some bad news. Here is the bad news just like last year the first 15,000 tickets for Preview Night have sold out already. No, this is not a joke. A big part of why there is no tickets left for preview night is because they’re selling tickets onsite. One of the top questions we get asked here at ComicImpact is why do I need...

No POW podcast for comics of July 21st 2010

Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 28th, 2010

To all those of you who download and listen to our weekly Pick Of The Week podcasts, we here at Comic Impact offer our sincerest apologies for the lack of a podcast last week. The week of July 21st was also the week of the San Diego Comic Con’, and all but one of our staff members were busy covering the convention. But don’t think that we’re being lazy! Because whilst at Comic Con’ we managed to get interviews with some of the biggest names in the comics industry. These video interviews will be posted...

SDCC 2010: Recap Part I

Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 28th, 2010

A lot of big announcements came out of San Diego Comic Con this past week, and whether you were there or not it will be likely that you’ve heard about some of them. I wasn’t fortunate enough to be there this past week, unlike everyone else on the Comic Impact team, but I was able to watch the news flow in from afar. I tell you what though dear readers, I had a heck of a time catching up on all the announcements and news since I only came back home from France on the last day of Comic Con’. There are some really...

SDCC 2010: The Scott Pilgrim Experience

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 27th, 2010

We all know that I love Scott Pilgrim, and in fact we all do here at Comic Impact. This past weekend at doing Comic Con’ they had something called ‘The Scott Pilgrim Experience’. ‘The Experience’ was a spot to grab a custom-made screen printed Scott Pilgrim shirt and play the new video game based on the graphic novel series by Bryan Lee O’Malley and Oni press. I got my self a badass ‘Sex Bob-Omb’ t-shirt that will be on me in a few weeks when the film opens. All this and more,...

SDCC 2010: An interview with Rick Remender

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 27th, 2010

We love Rick Remender here at Comic Impact, and we made his comic Punisher #12 our ‘Pick Of The Week’, and that series is also one of the top books we talk about on our weekly podcast. But this past weekend we got a chance to talk to him at San Diego Comic Con’ about a few projects that will be coming out very soon. Projects such as the all new ‘Uncanny X-Force’ and Rick’s baby ‘Fear Agent’. If you have not read Fear Agent before, then I guess this is the best time to read it as...

Rocket Raccoon & Groot Get a Cosmic Miniseries

Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 27th, 2010

When it comes to Marvel Comics, I live and breathe for the cosmic comics they publish. The cosmic goodness is consistently outstanding and it’s all down to Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning who nail the science fiction genre in maintstream comic books like no other(s) around today. Just as there are many other cosmic fans in the same boat as me, we were all quite astounded when Abnett & Lanning revealed at SDCC last week, that Rocket Raccoon and Groot will eventually be getting a 4 issue miniseries of their own. It’s...

SDCC 2010: An interview with Paul Cornell

Posted by Sheldon Lee, on July 27th, 2010

So as you may have guessed from this article, I made it out of Comic Con 2010 alive… just barely though. You will all be happy to know that I have full site in both eyes! On top of all that I got a chance to interview one of my favorite writers from last year!! Nooo not Brubaker, but the one and only Hugo nominated Paul Cornell! You know and love him from Captain Britain and MI-13 as well as the Marvel MAX series Wisdom. Check out the interview where we get to talk to him a bit about his new on-going series Knight and...

Review: Avengers #3

Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 26th, 2010

And finally, here comes the good stuff! At its third issue, Brian Michael Bendis and John Romita Jr have at long last won me over. I loved this issue. It was everything a good Avengers comic should, in my opinion be. The first two issues were hit and miss in their various ways, but this issue used the ups and downs of what was the ‘build-up stuff’ in the previous issues to really propel itself to infinity and beyond. This series can’t come down from the high level it’s put itself in with the contents of...

Review: Amazing Spider-Man #638

Posted by Ian Candish, on July 22nd, 2010

I’m going to start this review by pissing off my college journalism professor and leading with a definition. One of Merriam-Webster’s definitions for “progress” is, “a forward or onward movement.” The first part of the “One Moment In Time” story arc that begins in Amazing Spider-Man #638 is (along with “Brand New Day” in general) the exact opposite of the word progress. Aside from getting a terrible Whitney Houston song stuck in my head, “One Moment In Time”...

POW: July 14th 2010: Thanos Imperative #2

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 21st, 2010

It’s time for the Pick Of The Week again kiddies! Enjoy the overly sleep deprived sounds of Simon (about 3 hours sleep) and Sheldon (even less) while Ian lords his 7+ hours over the other podcasters. What a week for comics and (shockingly enough) the guys don’t all see eye to eye. Sheldon has the pick, Simon can barely read and Ian is makes disturbing promises to the creators of Gorilla-Man #1. Simon and Ian gang up on Sheldon for not reading Chew #12, everyone’s weirded out by Daredevil #508, Superman #701...

Scott Pilgrim Release Party @ Meltdown Comics

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 20th, 2010

If you are someone who enjoys fun, and I know you are because you’re reading ComicImpact, than I am sure you would enjoy Scott Pilgrim. If you don’t know what Scott Pilgrim is you will find out very soon, the film starring Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona V. Flowers), Chris Evans, Brandon Routh and Jason Schwartzman will be released August 13 2010 here in the States. The final part of this comic book saga that I am so in love with hits local comic shops and bookstores ...

SDCC 2010: Exclusives

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 20th, 2010

It’s that time of the year when people are looking at their bank accounts, thinking to themselves “hmmmmmm what exclusives do I need to get at San Diego Comic Con this year?” We are here to help you out. No we are not going to give you a bailout, but we can tell you some of the exclusives that you may see at Comic Con in just a few days from now. Variant Covers I know I have talked about it before, I am not a big fan of variant covers but it is always a part of any convention to have variant covers form...

Review: Gorilla-Man #1 of 3

Posted by Sheldon Lee, on July 19th, 2010

Many of you who have read my reviews know that I am a fan of Jeff Parker and Agents of Atlas. I love the idea of another underground agency working within the Marvel Universe. On the surface, the idea of a book about Gorilla-Man sounds only a little enticing.This book has GREAT potential to get lost in the shuffle of weekly books but, after reading this first issue it shows that Parker and Company still have a few surprises up their sleeves. Gorilla-Man and Ken Hale have a sordid past at Marvel Comics. That much is true but,...

Russell Brand is Batman?

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 19th, 2010

The new Batman film is starting filming right now in the streets of New York City. Ok maybe not, it looks like Russell Brand was spotted in lower Manhattan Saturday wearing a Batman costume and Luis Guzman as they filming for the remake of Arthur. If you look closely, you’ll notice that his “utility belt” has tiny bottles of liquor, a flask, a shot glass, some exploding confetti. I know I would ad bottle of Jagermeister on my utility belt. The new version of Arthur has been written by Peter Baynham he has work on stuff...

Review: Avengers Academy #2

Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 19th, 2010

Avengers Academy has taken me by surprise as one of the better comics to have come out of Marvel’s ‘Heroic Age’. I do not mean that in the sense that I think the ‘Heroic Age’ has produced a lot of poor new series and reboots, quite the opposite in fact! I mean it as in I honestly believe this is one of the better ‘Heroic Age’ comics I am reading. It’s a busy book (just like ‘Avengers: Initiative’ was before this basically replaced it) with a lot of characters and a lot...

Sequential Sunday: Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard #1&2

Posted by John Mueller, on July 18th, 2010

When the first issue of Mouse Guard by David Petersen was published in February 2006 it was clear to see that this was the start of something special, a very singular creation that would find an audience amongst fantasy fans and comic art aficionados. In a post-Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings media world heavily saturated with images of high fantasy, even the most vibrant of magical imagery seems commonplace. This is why a comic series that depicts colonies of intelligent mice struggling to survive in their dark (and often...

SDCC 2010: Westboro Baptist Church To Protest Comic-Con

Posted by Ian Candish, on July 18th, 2010

Comic book fans have a history of getting into heated debates with each other but at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con we may get more than we bargained for. On Thursday July 22 from 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM the Westboro Baptist Church will be at the convention to protest. They say on their website that the reason behind their planned picket is that comic fans go beyond being enthusiasts and fall into “idolatry.” The Westboro Baptist Church is located in Topeka, Kansas and is lead by anti-homosexual propagandist Fred...

Review: Chew #12

Posted by Ian Candish, on July 17th, 2010

Are you into comics that have tons of violence, gore, sex and cannibalism but Crossed just doesn’t feel wacky and fun enough and you’re not so much into graphic rape? Then Chew is the book for you my friend! Chew is about Tony Chu (see what they did there?) who is an FDA agent in a world gone mad where, due to bird flu epidemic, there is a prohibition on chicken and chicken products and the FDA is now one of the most powerful branches of the US government. What makes Tony Chu special is the fact that he is a “cibopath.” ...

Review: Batman #701

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 17th, 2010

After years of long, sleepless nights asking yourself “where did Bruce go at the end of Batman R.I.P?” well now we know. Thanks to writer Grant Morrison and artist Tony Daniel. Now we’re getting the missing chapter of Batman R.I.P just like the cover tells us. Sure I know that Grant Morrison’s writing can get a little confusing and I think he reads better in trade. This is Bruce Wayne’s first appearance as Batman in almost two years. It is great timing as Doctor Hurt’s had a recent appearance...

Review: X-Force: Sex and Violence #1

Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 16th, 2010

With such powerful cover artwork and an extremely intriguing name, ‘X-Force: Sex and Violence’ was something I felt I had to pick up. I had heard about and seen this comic in the previews a few months ago but had given it nothing more than a quick raise of the eyebrow. Yet here I am, giving it more attention than I’d have thought it would warrant. It’s the first of a 3 issue mini series by writers Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost, and artist Gabriele Dell’Otto. It explores the physical relationship...

Figure Friday: DC Universe Eclipso

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 16th, 2010

Package Description: Long ago the Spectre defeated the Spirit of Wrath, exiling its physical manifestation to a black diamond called the Heart of Darkness, and so it remained until Dr. Bruce Gordon found a fragment — and was possessed by Eclipso. The Earthly incarnation of the Spirit of Wrath. During a lunar or solar eclipse, Gordon’s alter ego would grant him superhuman strength, light-powers and use him in its ancient schemes for control over all mortal beings. Since then, Eclipso has possessed others, and is ever ready...

Advanced Review: Charmed #1

Posted by Christina Flores, on July 16th, 2010

When I heard Zenescope was putting a Charmed comic out I was wondering how it would work. I was always a big fan of the show and I was afraid it would be hard to pick up the essence of the show so long after it had been on the air. After reading the first issue I have hope for the series. I really like the cover by David Seidman. I think the pose was very true to the tv series and the muted colors gave it that magical feel. It also has aspects from the book with the vines and chalkboard. Plus you get the familiar “Charmed”...

First Look: Green Lantern Cast Photos

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 15th, 2010

Early today we got the official first look at Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern the emerald warrior for Space Sector 2814. , now we have some scans of inside the Entertainment Weekly San Diego Comic-Con Preview Special. This time around there are some photos of Reynolds(Hal Jordan), Blake Lively (Carol Ferris), Peter Sarsgaard (Hector Hammond), Tim Robbins (Senator Hammond) and Angela Bassett (Dr. Amanda Waller). The big question is where is Mark Strong aka Sinestro or how about Temuera Morrison who plays Abin Sur? If you...

Scott Snyder writes Detective Comics

Posted by Christina Flores, on July 15th, 2010

The amazing writer Scott Snyder of the hit American Vampire got some very exciting news. He will be exclusive to DC now that he is taking over as writer on Detective Comics in November. This is a big jump for Snyder’s career. I know I am very excited to see what he brings to Batman. Snyder had this to say on the DCU blog, The Source, “As for the series, I want to play things pretty close to the vest for now, but I can tell you that it’ll star Batman, and will focus heavily on his CSI work and hardcore mysteries...

First Look: Walking Dead Cast Photo

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 15th, 2010

It’s showtime! Ok maybe not, but the first photo of the full cast of the upcoming Walking Dead TV show has hit the internet. The Walking Dead is base on Robert Kirkman’s comic book for more on the Walking Dead make sure to read ComicImpact Staff member John’s Sequential Sunday about The Walking Dead. The entire cast of AMC’s The Walking Dead stars Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, Sarah Wayne Callies as Lori, Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes, Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh, Steven Yeun as Glenn, Laurie Holden...

First Look: Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 15th, 2010

Next week is San Diego Comic Con, so it’s time for Entertainment Weekly to put up their Special Comic Con Preview. What’s the best thing you can put on the cover? A photo of Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan. I am sure that would get a lot of buzz on the internet. So much so that my mail box was full of it today. Entertainment Weekly says: As all of Hollywood (and many a costumed nerd) gears up for next week’s Comic-Con convention in San Diego, EW provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of next summer’s highly...

Comic-Con 2010 Survival Guide Podcast

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 14th, 2010

Comic Con is next week! Are you ready to rock out in the beautiful city of San Diego? We are can’t wait for it, but what if this is your first time at a convention (or hell, what if is your first Comic Con) and you’re not sure what it’s going to be like? Well the Comic Impact team of Sheldon, Ian and Simon have produced a survival guide for this year’s Comic-Con. In this special 150th episode, we talk to you about how to get the best out of Comic-Con, we’ll talk about the annoying stuff you’ll...

Sneak Peak: Brightest Day Figures

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 14th, 2010

So are you reading Brightest Day? I am not, but I do love Deadman. Now why I am asking you that question? Because the people over at DC on the official blog posted this on Tuesday. After the BLACKEST NIGHT comes the BRIGHTEST DAY, and if you’re still reeling from the amazing look of the DC DIRECT figures surrounding last year’s DCU-spanning event, you may need to sit down for this one. Starting in March, DC DIRECT will kick off another series of high-quality and story-specific product, this time based around the hit bi-weekly...

Rick Remender to write ‘Uncanny X-Force’

Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 14th, 2010

From Franken-Castle to the X-Men, it seems as if Rick Remender can’t get enough Marvel goodness at the moment. He’s spreading his crazy ideas all over the board as usual this October, when his first issue writing a brand new X-Men title comes out. ‘Uncanny X-Force’ is the name of Remender’s new title. In the wake of Second Coming, the Uncanny X-Force are a secret black-ops team led by Wolverine, formed to take down a newly resurrected Apocalypse. It sounds like deadly Secret Avengers team. Just...

POW: July 7th 2010: X-Force #28

Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 14th, 2010

This week’s Pick Of The Week is a late night special, as the timezones are reversed! You’ll be listening to an early morning sounding Rob (10am), and a very early morning Simon (3/4am). Sheldon demanded he get his beauty sleep in preparation for Comic Con, so we’ve let our sweet prince have some shut eye for this week. Rob has the POW, and it is actually the last time he will choose his pick of the week for what could be a few years! Fear not though, it is not his final show as he’s returning for a weeks...

SDCC 2010: Crossed in 3-D

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 13th, 2010

CROSSED from Avatar Publishing is by far one of the most more disturbing comic book series of recent years. It is a great book but you feel so dirty after your done reading it.Now thanks to all the love 3-D has gotten recently at this years San Deigo Comic Con we get a Crossed original graphic novel CROSSED 3-D! CROSSED 3-D will be written by Crossed: Family Values David Lapham and drawn by Ignition City’s Gianluca Pagliarani, The solicitation for this comic reads as followed. When one of the last surviving human Doctors...

Finch, Morrison and this year’s Batman shake up.

Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 13th, 2010

Bat-fans can well and truly expect to have their favourite Gotham city completely shaken up this October, as there is news that David Finch is set to take over the reigns of Batman in an all new on-going title. That, and you’ve got changes to Grant Morrison’s ‘Batman & Robin’, and the upcoming ‘Knight and Squire‘ mini series by Paul Cornell! Batman & Robin #16 With Grant Morrison bringing everything he’s done with ‘The Return of Bruce Wayne’ to a close in ‘Batman...

Review: The Atom Special #1

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 13th, 2010

If you have been reading some of articles here on our site or if you’ve been listening to some of our audio podcasts, then maybe you’ll be aware that I love Jeff Lemire’s ‘Sweet Tooth’ from Vertigo Comics. The question I have been asking myself is “how would he do on a superhero comic with capes”. Then a few months back we found out that he was going to work on the ‘Brightest Day The Atom Special #1′ for DC Comics. Now that I have read it I can tell you he did a great job....

Paul Cornell on Knight & Squire

Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 12th, 2010

Being British myself, I feel it is my duty to deliver this piece of awesome news! Ever since having his British based title, ‘Captain Britain & MI13′ cancelled at Marvel, Paul Cornell appears to have taken his British writings to DC instead! Because starting in October this year, Paul is set to write a six issue mini series about Knight and Squire. If you’ve been reading any of Grant Morrison’s ‘Batman’ comics over the past 2 years, then you’ll have seen these British counterparts...

Harvey Pekar Dies at Age 70

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 12th, 2010

Today the comic world lost one of the greatest underground comic creators who ever worked in comics. Harvey Pekar. If the name Harvey Pekar sounds like something you know it is because of the 2003 film starring Paul Giamatti called “American Splendor ” directed by by documentarians Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini and starring Paul Giamatti.The movie itself told the story of Harvey and his wife. American Splendor also is the name of one of Harvey Pekars best know works which he began publishing in 1976, chronicling...

Review: Red Robin #14

Posted by Ian Candish, on July 12th, 2010

Tim Drake has been busy since he got back to Gotham City. First he had to fend off the League of Assassins, protect pretty much everyone he knows from the League, prevent Ra’s Al Ghul from obtaining the entire Wayne estate and then got his ass royally kicked by Ra’s. Now Red Robin is creating a “hit list” of villains to bring down. The list is prioritized so that by taking one person down it will lead to the next. Lately Tim has been living in Wayne Tower with Dick, Damian and Alfred but he wants to...

Review: Scarlet #1

Posted by Sheldon Lee, on July 11th, 2010

Alone, broken and out for justice no matter how big or small the crime is…that is how Scarlet, written by Brian Michael Bendis and drawn by Alex Maleev starts and it promises big, BIG things! I first heard about Scarlet when every one else did around C2E2. The idea as I remember it was promised to start out small and very personal and then get VERY BIG fast, kicking off a new American Revolutionary War ofsorts.Before I get to far into the review please know that this is not a statement on my political views but more of...

Review: Batman & Robin #13

Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 11th, 2010

The award for the ‘Most Sadistic Bastard of the Year’ goes to… Grant Morrison. Undeniably, the man writes good comics and he is an astonishly smart writer, but by God does he lather everything in mystery and cryptic mumbo-jumbo. Reading his current Batman comics is one of the most painstakingly agonising experiences I’ve ever been through, yet I love his work and the impact it leaves when he finally delivers the punch at the end of his stories. Take this issue for example, Batman & Robin #13. Once...

Interview: Adam Beechen (Batman Beyond)

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 10th, 2010

The other day we got a chance to talk with Adam Beechen about his new project ‘Batman Beyond’ from DC Comics, based on the hit animated show with the same name. Beechen talks to us about what it is like working on a comic based on an animated show. He gives us some clues to the future storyline, and if you were a fan by the end of the first issue, then you’re going to love one of his answers. To find out how you can win a signed copy of ‘Batman Beyond #1′ signed by Adam himself, just sit right...

Review: Avengers: The Children’s Crusade #1

Posted by Ian Candish, on July 10th, 2010

I’m a fan of The Young Avengers. I have the first hardcover on my bookshelf and I lend it out to anyone who shows any interest because it’s so good and so much more than the average sidekick book. Unfortunately a lot of the Young Avengers stories that have followed that collection haven’t really lived up to it in my eyes. So when I found out that writer Allan Heinberg and artist Jim Cheung, the creators of that fantistic original run, were coming back to write “Avengers: The Children’s Crusade”...

Marketing Class 101 with Marvel

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 10th, 2010

I went to school for design and film history. Now I post about comics on this website, work as freelance designer and work at comic book store. Now, maybe I missed something in one of my marketing classes, but when you have a hit product, you’re not going to talk bad about it right? Well I guess if you’re not a Marvel fan you won’t give a shit. In the ads for the new X-men books, they’re using the tagline ”How bad is it?”-“That Bad.” I know they’re talking about the whole vampires/mutants...

Figure Friday: Iron Man 2 Hulkbuster Iron Man

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 9th, 2010

Package Description Tony Stark is always thinking ahead about how best to protect the Earth. One of the dangers that has preoccupied him for years is that posed by the HULK. Stark built the HULKBUSTER IRON MAN armor, an immensely powerful suit designed specifically to take down the HULK and precent him from threatening the planet. Appearance Ok kids let me tell you something this figure will kick your ass and guess what the Hulkbuster was designed to take down the Hulk. The team over at Hasbro has done a great job. When...

POW: June 30th 2010: Flash #3

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 9th, 2010

It’s pick of the week time here at comic impact and you’re really not going to want to miss this all new POW. This week Simon has the pick and he goes with one of his favorite people in the DC Universe, that’s right, The Flash # 3 by Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul . Simon is joined by ComicImpact staff member Ian as Rob is busy working on a secret mission. I guess we can tell you, he’s the new Milky Bar kid in the UK. Sheldon is busy trying to fix his bathroom after the sonic boom. Simon and Ian talk...

Inside Hasbro Marvel Universe

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 7th, 2010

We love action figures here at ComicImpact. So much so, we have a feature called Figure Friday, where we take the time to review a comic book figure that will make an impact on your life. One of are favorites is the Marvel Universe 3 3/4 Inch line. This past week we took a break from reviewing figures to talk to Jerry Jivoin who is the Marvel Brand Manager over at Hasbro Toys. We talked to him about what they have coming in the future for the Marvel Universe figures and also got some clues to what we might be seeing at San...

Taskmaster Gets His Own Mini-Series

Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 6th, 2010

Fans of the character Taskmaster will be pleased to hear that later on in September this year, he will be getting his own mini-series. Big time Marvel writer; Fred Van Lente (’Marvel Zombies 3/4/5′ and ‘Incredible Herucles’, to name but two of the hundreds of comics he’s written) is the man on the task of writing this mini series .Taskmaster is a character whose history go from seeing him frequently bump into long time pal; Deadpool, to most recently being seen over at The Initiative base whilst...

Cosplay Girl of the Month: July 2010

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 5th, 2010

One of the features we do here at Comic Impact is the Cosplay Girl of the Month (NO anime, manga, or role-playing games… just comics). That’s right, beautiful ladies dressing up as your favorite super-hero characters. This month we’re privileged to be showing you Tallest Silver 1-What is your name? Tallest Silver, but just call me Silver. 2-How old are you? 21 3-Do you read comics and if so, what are your favorite titles? Absolutely! The current titles I pick up right now are Gotham City Sirens, Deadpool,...

Casting News: Marvel Movie Updates Galore!!

Posted by Sheldon Lee, on July 5th, 2010

Happy 4th of July(yeah I know I am a day late!!)! If your not from America then you are Un- American but that doesn’t matter in the end because EVERY ONE gets to enjoy good old American movies Huuuuuu Rahhhh! First of all we have a lot of updates for Marvel Films. The first being Captain America: The First Avenger. Here is the current cast list. Captain America/Steve Rogers - Chris Evans Bucky - Sebastian Stan Dr. Erskine - Stanley Tucci Col. Phillips - Tommy Lee Jones Nick Fury - Samuel L. Jackson Dum Dum Dugan - Neal...

Review: Wonder Woman #600

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 5th, 2010

So here it is, Wonder Woman #600. The last of the milestone issues from DC Comics this year. This is the one I know the least about as I am not big fan of Wonder Woman, and I know very little about her. I know the basic stuff, but you shouldn’t ask me who she was fighting in issue #350. For that, I would tell you to pick up the ‘Wonder Woman encyclopedia’ by Phil Jimenez and John Wells. Now onto the review of this book. Just like the two other comics of this type, it is full of shorts stories, although this...

Sequential Sunday: Ted McKeever & “Meta 4″

Posted by John Mueller, on July 4th, 2010

Multi Eisner and Harvey Award nominee Ted McKeever is one of a select few comic artists whose talents, though perfectly suited for the sequential art form, are evocative enough of the “fine art” world to guarantee that he could find success and acclaim there as well. He, along with contemporaries like Kent Williams, George Pratt, Bill Sienkiewicz and John J. Muth have the creative flexibility and artistic chops to produce works for multiple outlets of the larger art world. As such, their comic work, particularly titles...

Advanced Review: X-Men #1

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 4th, 2010

For sometime now, we have been hearing about this all new X-Men comic, that is going to have vampires in the first story arc. I personally think it is a bit silly. Well, guess what I read last night? That’s right, the new X-men number 1 from Victor Gischler (’The Death of Dracula’) and artwork by Paco Medina (‘Deadpool’). How was it? How did I get a copy, and does it spoil ‘Second Coming’? Read on to find out. First off this issue does not spoil ‘Second Coming‘. Thank God,...

Review: Flash #3

Posted by Sheldon Lee, on July 4th, 2010

If it’s one thing I have learned in my 25 years of collecting comics it is NEVER ,EVER trust a cover and The FLASH issue#3 is no exception. I would like to add that apparently you can NEVER, EVER trust the Comixology description as well…but I digress. I would like to take you now on a journey… a journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That’s a signpost up ahead: your next stop: The Flash Issue 3. This issue is written by Geoff Johns and drawn by Francis Manapul.This issue...

Review: The Death of Dracula #1

Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 3rd, 2010

Regardless of whether this comic was good or bad in anyone’s eyes, one thing that rings universal is that Victor Gischler quite obviously has big plans to bring vampires back into the Marvel Universe on a large scale. This comic saw the uprising of what could be said to be a ‘civilization’ of vampires. I’m not talking just for a story-arc or two in the future which might focus on these vampires, but perhaps what could be for the forseeable future; and if I am wrong about that, then even so, I want to shake...

Review: Batman Beyond #1 of 6

Posted by Sheldon Lee, on July 2nd, 2010

Before I start this review I am sure you are asking yourself “What can the guy that loves Marvel possibly tell me about a DC book.”. Well allow me to retort. I am only hard on DC because I know they can up their game.Lately in my own humble opinion they have not been up to par.They have some of the MOST recognizable characters in the comic brand but they are treating them with little respect and not considering the future of the brand. Having said all that…I would like to talk to you about Batman Beyond 1 of...

Casting News:Andrew Garfield is Spider-Man

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 2nd, 2010

Who is Andrew Garfield? that is the question a lot of us where asking last night when we found out that Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios have officially announced that the 26-year-old British actor Andrew Garfield is going to be Spider-Man. IMDB shows he was in such film’s as Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus (which is now number#1 on my netflix queue) he was also in a few episode of Dr Who (Evolution of the Daleks,Daleks in Manhattan) I don’t recall seeing him in those episodes and I know...

POW: June 23rd 2010: Avengers #2

Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 2nd, 2010

This episode of our Pick of the Week podcast is one of the most juicy podcasts we’ve done for a while here at Comic Impact. It’s a real joy ride, let me tell you that! Sheldon has the Pick Of The Week after Rob had it last week. Sheldon is joined as always by Simon and Rob, who all together russel up the comic book goods for you to get high from! There is a big debate about Avengers #2 and it’s ups and downs, and how ‘Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne’ has showed some of the guys its much more pleasant...

Review: American Vampire #4

Posted by Christina Flores, on June 30th, 2010

I reviewed the first issue of American Vampire with very high hopes and all of them have been surpassed by leaps and bounds. Both parts of this two story book, one by Scott Snyder and the other by Stephen King, get better and better along with the amazing art by Rafael Albuquerque. I seriously don’t know what to rave about first. Albuquerque’s art is so rich with texture and atmosphere. There is actual movement in hair and clothing, nothing is too stiff or posed. People have facial expressions that actually...

Mark Millar suggests an ‘Old Man Logan’ Sequel

Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 30th, 2010

Mark Millar made everybody sex wee just a little bit back in 2008-2009 when Marvel published his ‘Old Man Logan’ storyline which focused on a future version of Wolverine, in a world where the bad guys had ultimately ‘won’, and had killed most (close to all) of the superheros. It was an absolute hit, and although it was not to everyone’s tastes, it really was an undeniable smash-hit run, and went through many printings in single issues, and sold highly in trade format too. Recently, on his online...

Review: Doctor Who Season Five

Posted by Mathew Hyde, on June 30th, 2010

As the summer draws in another season of a much loved TV show winds to a close. Comic Impact favorite Doctor Who brings season five to an end, and what an ending! But I’m getting ahead of myself. Doctor Who season five has been the perfect jumping on point for anyone wanting to join in the fun for the first time. A brand new Doctor, a new companion, a new TARDIS and even new Daleks. The whole season has been under a new lead writer, Steven Moffat, and he’s opened the door for anyone who’s curious about what...

Wonder Woman’s New Look

Posted by Christina Flores, on June 30th, 2010

As Wonder Woman’s 600th issue hits comic shops today, fans will see a whole new look for Diana, designed by Jim Lee. Instead of her trademark bathing suit she is now in, what looks like to me, a costume from a Michael Jackson video. Her blue jacket, clearly has shoulder pads and looks like a “members only” jacket. Although the pants and fitted top look like a more practical fighting outfit I have to say, this does not say Wonder Woman to me. This says, trendy 80’s “wanna be.” According to...

Review: Arkham Asylum: Madness

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 30th, 2010

The other day when I was at the comic store, I saw that there was a new original graphic novel out called ‘Arkham Asylum: Madness’ from writer/artist Sam Kieth. You may remember Kieth from the 1990s ‘THE MAXX’ comics from Image. Well this time around Kieth invites us to spend 24 hours inside the mad house that is Arkham Asylum. Let me tell you this much, this book is not for the weak of heart. If you’re a fan of old school horror movies like Tobe Hooper’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre or the TV show...

Review: Superman #700

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 29th, 2010

Sometime back I posted a review of Batman #700. This time around we looking at Superman #700. Firstly, I love this front cover. Looking at it, it feels like an old school comic book that I might have got at 7-11 back in the days before going to my local comic book store. Great job by the best Superman artist of all time in my book, sorry Jim Lee and sorry George Perez, but for me Gary Frank is the best artist at Superman. This oversized issue features three complete stories that don’t link up at all like the Batman #700...

Review: Franken-Castle #18

Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 29th, 2010

It is with great trepidation, that I read this issue. It fills me with dread to even consider opening up an issue of Franken-Castle anymore. Rick Remender seems to have done the impossible, and turned something with such high potential into one of the most fragile series Marvel is currently publishing. I’d rather walk on dangerously thin ice right now, than read an issue of this. The amount of wonderful stories that could come from this are certainly plentiful (which is something we’ve known for as long as I can remember,...

SDCC 2010: Ian’s Wish List

Posted by Ian Candish, on June 28th, 2010

Ever since I started the long drive home from San Diego Comic Con ‘09 there has been one thing on my mind: San Diego Comic Con ‘10! It’s like Disneyland for comic book geeks! I put a little money away all year long to spend at Con and we always make a weekend of it with a hotel room full of pizza and drinks for after we get back from Con…but the food’s gotta stay away from the comics. We’re not compete savages! For me a really good haul at Comic Con consists of a couple pivotal back issues...

Jeph Loeb is NOW the Head Of Marvel Television

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 28th, 2010

Love him or hate him if you have been reading comics for sometime now you know who Jeph Loeb is.He now has a new title you can call him Mr. Vice President, Head of Television for Marvel Entertainment. That’s right the man who gave us Red Hulk, Spider-Man Blue, Batman Hush and a lot more is now the Vice President, Head of Television for Marvel Entertainment. This is not the first time Loeb has worked in Television he has been apart of such shows as Heroes,Lost and Smallville also little known fact but he worked on of...

Review: Hulk #23

Posted by Sheldon Lee, on June 28th, 2010

If there is one thing for certain it is that we FINALLY can lay to rest who the RED HULK or Rulk is..but at this point in the game are there are any readers still left who care? That is what keeps coming up in my mind as I read through HULK#23. I know for a lot of the HULK readers may have given up along time ago with all the allegations of “Who is the Red Hulk” which quickly from a lot of the people I have talked to turned into “Who cares who the Red Hulk is”. I can’t say that I don’t understand...

Review:Sense & Sensibility #2 (of 5)

Posted by Amy Dallen, on June 28th, 2010

I actually tried not to pick this one.“You loved Avengers #2, you could talk about that,” I said.“You loved/hated the latest Second Coming issue, as usual. You could talk about that,” I said. “You tried really hard to feel something about the new Power Girl other than grief that it wasn’t Amanda Connor, how about that?”“Don’t write about this one. No one is reading this one.” And there, my friends, is the rub. If you are a fan of the expansion of the medium of comics, of the idea that comics can and should...

Sequential Sunday: Al Williamson: Recommended Reading

Posted by John Mueller, on June 28th, 2010

In last week’s installment of Sequential Sunday we took a look at the work of the great Al Williamson who passed away on June 12. As an addendum to that article I’d like to give some suggestions to those who’d like to explore the work of this comic art master via some of the books currently in print as well as those that are soon to be released. Al Williamson’s Flash Gordon: A Lifelong Vision of the Heroic by Mark Schultz (Flesk Publications) One of Williamson’s greatest influences was Flash Gordon,...

Review: Sea Bear & Grizzly Shark #1

Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 26th, 2010

Never in my life have I seen a comic so ridiculous in title, yet quite so exceptional in content. Believe it or not, but this comic had me in fits of laughter for the majority. ‘Sea Bear & Grizzly Shark’… just say it once outloud and you’d think it would fall flat on it’s face in the dirt and have no chance of ever reeling in a single decent review, because it sounds so unbelievably random and stupid. Well, yes. But also, no. I thought it would suck terribly as well, but surprisingly it was the...

Figure Friday: DC Universe Spectre

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 25th, 2010

Package Description: When honest cop James Corrigan was killed by gangsters, the ghostly spirit of vengeance appeared before him and offered him a second chance at “life.” Corrigan agreed, becoming The Spectre, a ghostly avenger of evil deeds. But Corrigan was only one in a series of human hosts to The Spectre entity. The Spectre’s methods are often harsh, violent and instill intense fear in his victims. If you gaze into his pure white eyes and feel fear, your days as a sinner are finished. Appearance: This...

Review: Power Girl #13

Posted by Ian Candish, on June 24th, 2010

Power Girl’s solo series has been one of the biggest surprises for me in a while. I’ve been a fan of the character but never expected her series to entertain the way it has. The writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray did an excellent job of keeping the series light hearted but at the same time giving Power Girl challenges that really put her to the test both in her super hero life and her personal one, as Karen Starr. Amanda Conner’s art was a perfect fit for not only the character herself but the mood...

POW: June 16th 2010: New Mutants #14

Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 23rd, 2010

It’s come around to another Pick of the Week podcast once again folks, and this time around it’s down to Rob to choose his pick. Rob is joined by Sheldon, Simon and new Comic Impact staff member Ian, who makes his first podcast appearance. It’s a not a very fun week for comics this week, and the guys didn’t have an awful lot of fun reading their comics this week. Next week is going to be amazing though for new comics! But the guys make the best of what they have and made a hilarious show for you. The guys...

Review: DC Universe: Legacies #2

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 21st, 2010

Last month on one of our Pick of the Week (POW) podcasts, I made: DC Universe: Legacies #1 my pick of the week. A couple of days ago DC Universe: Legacies #2 came out and I wanted to a leap upon it. Have Len Wein and Andy and Joe Kubert kept some of the same magic that made me fall in love with the first issue? The answer is yes, and we are still in one of my favorite eras of American history, the 1940s. New York specifically. We get to see our main character , our ‘man-on-the-street’ Paul Lincoln one more time about...

Review: Amazing Spider-Man #634

Posted by Sheldon Lee, on June 21st, 2010

If you have been reading my reviews for a while then you know I have a love hate relationship with our friendly neighborhood Spiderman.To kind of reiterate Spiderman seems to have gotten the c-class treatment over the last year or so and I have been waiting for a creative team to turn that around and stick with the book.Now I realize that Spidey comes out like 4 times a month and again I would MUCH rather see him come out 2 times a month with a better book. Onward now with the review of The Amazing Spider-Man # 634 with Joe...

Sequential Sunday: Al Williamson, 1931-2010

Posted by John Mueller, on June 20th, 2010

In a career that spanned more than five decades, Al Williamson (1931-2010) earned a reputation for being a genre-defining science fiction artist, constant encourager of up and coming comics artists, and an all around wonderful human being who enriched the lives of others through his loyalty and friendship. Since his recent passing after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, there have been many warm tributes written of the man and his outstanding work. To get a better understanding of how one person can affect so many...

Review: Dark Wolverine #87

Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 19th, 2010

‘Dark Wolverine’ is surprising me lately, and not in a completely positive way. It used to be a consistent series with a reasonably sound sense of progression and rhythm from issue to issue. Now it just reads as if it’s a mix of random events thrown at a timeline in the wrong order. Cause and effect doesn’t seem to matter anymore. The ‘Reckoning‘ crossover with ‘Wolverine Origins’ was just nuts, and then you have this issue which relates in no way to -anything- that just happened...

Figure Friday: Marvel Universe Daredevil

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 18th, 2010

Package Description Though he is blind, DAREDEVIL perceives far more than most people. His senses heightened to superhuman levels by a childhood accident, he lives a world of continuous sensation. He can smell lies on a man’s breath, or hear the panicked heartbeat of a mugging victim from ten blocks away. His uncanny radar sense paints a detailed picture of the world around him, allowing him to dodge bullets, and survive incredible dives from the rooftops to the streets. Appearance This figure is very red, and...

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World International Movie Trailer

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 18th, 2010

1-2-3 we are Sex Bob-Omb! Ok maybe I’m not, but so far we’ve seen a teaser trailer and a full trailer for ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. The World’, but now the new International Movie Trailer for Scott Pilgrim vs The World has hit the net! And wow. It’s just getting better and better, as this time around we get to see some of my favorite parts from the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley and Oni press. We also get a lot of new footage and a lot more of Knives Chau and the rest of the characters . Here’s...

Review: New Avengers #1

Posted by Ian Candish, on June 17th, 2010

In the aftermath of Dark Reign and the Siege of Asgard, things are finally getting back to normal in the Marvel Universe. The heroes are no longer on the run and Steve Rogers is in charge. With a gaggle of heroes to manage, he has coordinated a number teams with members specially suited for the type of work that team will be doing. To put it mildly, I’m sooooo into this! The newest team book, and the one I’ve been most looking forward to, is New Avengers #1 written by current Marvel overseer (seriously, what...

POW: June 9th 2010: Chew #11

Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 17th, 2010

Welcome to the Pick of The Week podcast once again everybody. It’s been yet another slow week for comics as I’m sure you were all aware. We had a small technical problem on Tuesday morning, but we’re here for you now with our weekly podcast! Simon has the POW, and is joined by Sheldon and Rob. Listen in to find out stuff like why Rob loves S.H.I.E.L.D so much. Find out why the guys are not feeling the love for DC Comics as much these days, and what the guys think about Baron Zemo cropping up in a couple of their...

Sneak Peak: ‘Casanova’ #1

Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 16th, 2010

We love Matt Fraction’s ‘Casanova‘ series here at Comic Impact. We picked the first collected volume titled ‘Luxuria’ as one of our Book Of The Month’s a while back (if you do not know what the story is, just download the podcast in the link), and recommended that those of you who had not read it should make it a top priority to check out. Well, if you never got the chance to read it first time around, then this is your second chance! No excuses this time folks! ICON publishings are re-releasing...

Review: Hack/Slash: My First Maniac #1

Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 14th, 2010

Hack/Slash: My First Maniac #1 is the first publication for Tim Seeley’s ‘Hack/Slash’ since it moved to Image Comics from DDP. I have loved Tim’s Hack/Slash series for a while now, and although I have not been following it since it’s beginning, I can tell you that a year or so ago, I did the deed any good fan would and went back and bought both the Hack/Slash omnibuses, of which I have both truly enjoyed! When I first heard that Hack/Slash had moved to Image Comics, I was pleased, because it would...

Review: Batman #700

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 14th, 2010

This past week, DC Comics released Batman #700, written by Grant Morrison. As a Batman fanboy, I was thinking it would only be fair that I took the time to review this special 700th issue. First off, this is truly issue number 700, not like Deadpool’s fake #900 a few months ago. It is also the first of three $4.99 DC anniversary issues for the month of June. The rest are Superman and Wonder Woman. So what do you get for $4.99 here? Well you get Grant Morrison returning to Batman, with seven pin-ups, and four pages of “Secrets...

Reading List: Build up to ‘Thanos Imperative’

Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 14th, 2010

The Cancerverse It’s probably safe to say that The Thanos Imperative is the biggest cosmic crossover Marvel has published since ‘Annihilation Conquest’ or perhaps the earlier ‘Annihilation War’ events, and the sales numbers for the first issue are there to prove this from what I’ve heard. Comic Impact Staff member Sheldon jumped onto this event, and enjoyed the first issue so much, that he made it his Pick Of The Week on one of our downloadable podcasts! But as many readers (longtime or new)...

Sequential Sunday: “Tales Designed To Thrizzle” #6

Posted by John Mueller, on June 13th, 2010

This will not be the first time I’ve written about (and sung the praises of) Michael Kupperman’s brilliantly surreal comic Tales Designed To Thrizzle from Fantagraphics. Well, now there is occasion to sing to the absurdist comedy heavens on high once again due to the recent release of Thrizzle #6! And as an added bonus, for (almost) the first time it comes “now with too much color!” Speaking of the aforementioned color usage (previously only utilized in the Thrizzle collected edition) the monochromatic...

Review: Captain America #606

Posted by Sheldon Lee, on June 12th, 2010

Feeling a bit patriotic today because of the US vs England World Cup Game? Whew it was a nail bitter! Still in the mood for some good old American fun? Then you need to run not walk to your local comic store and pick up Captain America issue #606!! This was a great issue and a good jumping on point for newbies as it really does set up a new , and what looks to be wild ride of a story arc for Bucky and crew! The Issue starts off with Bucky and Falcon on a mission and Bucky Cap just keeps taking over the top risks which gave Falcon...

Figure Friday: DC Origins: Batman

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 11th, 2010

Package Description Originally know as “The Bat-man” Batman goes by many names: The Dark Knight The World’s Greatest Detective The Caped Crusader. Batman’s thirst for justice is nearly unquenchable. As Gotham City’s defender and savior. he is the darkest of heroes. As the scourge of Gotham’s network of criminals,he is the cleverest of foes. Appearance The classic Batman figure looks just like what you would see in the pages of a Batman comic book back in the day when the great Bob Kane and...

Review: Chew #11

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 11th, 2010

Around this time last year, I heard about a comic called Chew. It told the story of Tony Chu, an F.D.A Agent who is also a Cibopathic. I know you’ll be asking “what the hell is that?”, well it is someone who gets psychic impressions from whatever they eat. Like a super-powered Cannibal, the first issue was more than impossible to find. Luckily, last year when the first trade came out I got it, and I fall in love with the world that John Layman and Rob Guillory had created. Now as Chew starts off it’s...

New Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Trailer!

Posted by Butner Brimberry, on June 11th, 2010

I don’t know if you’re into comics or video games, but you probably want to check this trailer out if you are. It “officially” reveals Dante from Devil May Cry and Deadpool as playable characters. I say “officially” because everyone knows what each of these guys’ silhouette looks like from teaser posters. Also, we are now taking theories on what the ending swirly fire is. Dormammu is in the game so it’s probably him, but I’m hoping for Galactus personally. Maybe even Mephisto. Butner...

Review: S.H.I.E.L.D #2

Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 11th, 2010

Marvel have been putting out some wonderful new series over the past few weeks, and they are truly winning the keys to my heart with their quality. Secret Avengers, Thunderbolts and now S.H.I.E.L.D… all these series are brand new (Thunderbolts, athough not a new series, has reached new beginnings) and combine a bit of everything I look for in an ideal comic. Secret Avengers and Thunderbolts are unconventional team books, and S.H.I.E.L.D is an amalgamation of historical fiction and pure thrill-drenched mystery. Although...

Review: Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #11

Posted by Ian Candish, on June 10th, 2010

The pages of Ultimate Marvel have been rather tumultuous in the recent past with the events of Ultimatum. While most books have largely moved on, Ultimate Spider-Man has been keeping the aftermath of Ultimatum a constant source for storylines by spotlighting the backlash toward mutants from “normal humans” (would Magneto be offended by that phrase?). More specifically how “normal humans” are reacting to Kitty Pryde, a known mutant and former X-Man, going to public school with ...

Video: THOR and Natalie Portman on the set!

Posted by Sheldon Lee, on June 10th, 2010

MY GOD Natalie Portman is cute!!!! And she raps!!! And she can act!And she is smart!!! And she is funny!Oh also she is in a movie called Thor. Below is a video from a set visit with Natalie Port….errr THOR. Apprently Entertainment Tonight went to New Mexico for a little set visit! I gotta say Chris Hemsworth got PUMPED to play THOR! While watching the video you can see what looks like some pretty awesome set designs and even Odin(Anthony Hopkins) himself! Oh also Natalie Portman goodnes;)It’s should be called that...

Preview: X-Men #1 (plus new teaser poster)

Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 10th, 2010

If you listened to the latest Pick Of The Week podcast, then you will have heard us talking about how awful the upcoming X-Men series looks. It’s been almost 20 years since Marvel have put out an X-Men #1 so I hear, but I can imagine that to some people this is a pretty big deal, and it surely must be pretty damn special, right? Well we’re not so sure here at Comic Impact (excluding Dana, probably, ha!), we think the idea of the X-Men and vampires seems a little too silly to be taken seriously. Then again, our movie...

Review: Logan’s Run: Last Day Issues 1 - 3

Posted by Butner Brimberry, on June 9th, 2010

I’m a pretty large proponent that when done correctly, science-fiction, is the greatest of all genres. However, even the term “sci-fi” has an unshakable stigma associated with it that conjures images of smelly nerds, fat nerds, and…awkward nerds. Everyone has seen, or at least heard of, movies like Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Aliens, etc. However, there are some of the more hardcore fans who are deeply into those “cult sci-fi” franchises. Franchises like Logan’s Run. Enter Paul J. Salamoff....

POW: June 3rd 2010: The Thanos Imperative #1

Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 9th, 2010

It’s Pick Of The Week time once more, and Rob is very, very excited! Why? Because someone other than him has chosen a Marvel cosmic book as their Pick of the Week! Sheldon has the pick this week, and he’s joined by Rob and Simon as always. It’s been a rather poor week for comics this past week, but the guys try to jazz things up for you listeners a bit by searching through their stacks to find the best comics to talk about. The main topics this week are where the guys think Franken-Castle should go from here?...

Bill Rosemann talks ‘Post-Thanos Imperative’

Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 8th, 2010

A few months back on Comic Impact, I reported that Nova and Guardians of the Galaxy had gone on hiatus whilst The Thanos Imperative took the spotlight in Marvel’s Cosmic line of comic books. Many fans (including myself) were not sure what the fate of these two series was to be, as there were rumours of these two series not coming back after the Thanos Imperative ends. However, I was sure they wouldn’t get cancelled, as it seemed illogical, and if it was their intention to cancel them, then Marvel would have come out...

Review: Franken-Castle/Punisher #17

Posted by Sheldon Lee, on June 7th, 2010

Ok let me be Frank about this book right now and all of you can be Microchip…..haha get it cause his name is ..well ok now onto the review. I really don’t know where to start with this book right now. I have mixed opinions on what this book should be versus the current state of the book. I should start out by saying I do like Rick Remender a lot! I also have a long history/love affair with good Punisher books..War Journal I am looking at you!So when I saw that they were doing something radically different to Frank...

Sneak Peak: Matt Fraction & Pasqual Ferry on Thor

Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 7th, 2010

Thor #615 This one is for all you Thor fans out there. Whether you like it or not, this September you’re going to see award-winning writer; Matt Fraction try his hand at writing Thor. Matt Fraction has won an Eisner award and major respect within the Marvel universe for his Invincible Iron Man series. So with Iron Man under his belt, as well as Immortal Iron Fist and a few others, it’s about time Fraction snatched up the big blonde Norseman. Matt Fraction will take over from Kieron Gillen in September, and will be...

Cosplay Girl of the Month June 2010

Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 7th, 2010

One of the features we do here at Comic Impact is the Cosplay Girl of the Month (NO anime, manga, or role-playing games… just comics). That’s right, beautiful ladies dressing up as your favorite super-hero characters. This month we’re privileged to be showing you Alice Malice. 1-What is your name? Alice Malice 2-How old are you? I am 23. And this is the age I want to stay, don’t need to grow any older. this is good. 3-Do you read comics and if so, what are your favorite titles? It would be hard to...

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