Posted by Rob Andrews, on December 31st, 2009
Welcome to in theory what is the very last Pick Of The Week podcast of the year! As next week there is only one comic. So join our internationally challenged friends Simon, Sheldon, Rob and Dana for what is probably one of the most outrageous and unorthodox episodes of the year! Believe you me, stuff happened last week!
Rob’s got the pick this week, and is joined my multi-national friends Sheldon from Scotland, and Simon from France (or is it Russia?). Dana is just her good usual self this week, but shes with the team giving...
Posted by John Mueller, on December 27th, 2009
Your regularly scheduled programming (the Sequential Sunday column) will not be seen (or read) this week as I would like to take this time to thank all of our Comic Impact readers for making 2009 such a great year. I hope everyone has had the happiest of holidays, got what they wanted for Christmas, and did not see the following scenario in their house when Santa came calling…
I wish everyone nothing but the very best in the coming year. Your comments and feedback on Sequential Sunday have been greatly appreciated and I look...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 24th, 2009
On behalf of ComicImpact.com I’d like to extend the warmest holiday wishes for you and your families on this wonderful Christmas Eve. It’s been a long, exciting 2009, and the horizon is filled with even more fun for 2010 and much, much more comic fun that will impact your life …
Again,Thank you to everyone who downloads the podcast and subscribes, and tells their comic book stores about this Podcast/blog . We really appreciate it, since we make this site for you guys and girls the comics fans of the world.
I...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on December 24th, 2009
Hey folks, welcome back to Tea Time Thursday, and its Christmas Eve as you know, unless you are a mole and weren’t aware. I guess this is therefore the Tea Time Thursday ‘Christmas Special’! So yes, as I’ve promised this interview for a long time, I won’t ramble for too long. I hope you enjoy this interview I got with Time Bomb Comics founder and writer, Steve Tanner, when I caught up with him at the Leeds Thought Bubble convention earlier this November.
[Assume that there were formalities,...
Posted by Richard Bashara, on December 22nd, 2009
The things that you will see on the pages of a Brandon Graham comic are unusual and daring. The panels are jaggedly laid out across the page, there is writing everywhere, but the world feels so alive. Brandon’s characters feel alive, emotionally and artistically.
I wanted to find out what kind of person it takes to make these pages happen. No run of the mill artist puts that much work into a panel, especially not for a monthly run issue series (see: Walking Dead #68, and Captain America Reborn #5). Why do Brandon’s...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 22nd, 2009
I was lucky enough to see a screening of this film with Comic Impact staff members, Rich and Dana and we all agreed that this movie lived up to the amazing book that it is base on.
Don’t ask me when the next issue of Kick Ass is coming out. But I can tell you from the screening we saw you will fall in love with Hit-Girl I know we all did. She is the star of the film.
The story of Kick-Ass goes something like this: comic book fanboy Dave Lizewski decides to become a hero to save New York city from the real bad guys- street...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 21st, 2009
Welcome to the action packed Pick of the Week for December 16 2009 . Simon and Sheldon talk about comics and discuss what a Christmas tree suit is while Rob and Dana go missing…perhaps they ran away together.
Did you enjoy the film “I Love You Man” with Paul Rudd and Jason Segel? Than you will love this new issue of Green Lantern Corps. Find out what made Simon fall asleep and why Sheldon did NOT love Captain America Reborn and shocked the Comic Impact Army and the rest of the net. Simon talks about his love...
Posted by Quint Jenkins, on December 21st, 2009
Bryan Singer signed on to direct X-Men: First Class…What should happen(doesn’t mean it will)
When I first heard the news of Bryan Singer, director of the first two X-men movies, was returning to helm the next in the franchise, I was immediately feeling hopeful. You gotta admit, we had a good franchise going until Brett Ratner came along and retooled possibly one of Marvel’s 5 greatest story arcs in their history, (The beloved Phoenix Saga) to look more like a Rush Hour sequel. Seriously, if it ain’t...
Posted by John Mueller, on December 20th, 2009
Nobody likes being the last person to show up at a party, and boy do I feel like I’m the last person to show up at this one. I consider myself an avid fan of all things horror since childhood, but I have to admit that until now I have not read the incredible Image comic The Walking Dead. But like a straggler at a blowout drinking fast to be on everyone else’s fuzzy wavelength, I am attempting to make up for lost time. In the last week or so I have read all ten of the currently available trade paperback collections of The...
Posted by Pamela Auditore, on December 18th, 2009
I begin with a simple premise: Science Fiction is harder to do in literature, movies and television than straight drama.
Why? Doctors, lawyers and police have inherent drama we all know an understand on a visceral level.
Science Fiction posits “what ifs” and world’s that don’t exist. Where do you begin and how do you make it believable? Two series I follow are “Heroes” and “Smallville” They both deal with “what if” as opposed to “what is. Watching...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on December 18th, 2009
Hey Gang! Guess who is back……from the future!!! And from my travels to the not so distant future (I am a time traveler you see) I bring you words of good comic book merchandising!! February 2010 to be exact!
Marvel and Tokidoki creator Simone Legno have gotten together and created what could be some of the cutest and coolest Marvel merch I have seen in a while (especially if you are an Indie Hipster).The items range from Hats,Hoodies,T-shirts, and even a Skateboard deck!!!
All of the products feature Marvel characters with...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on December 18th, 2009
When I go to pick up my comics next week on Christmas Eve, I can tell you that out of the reasonably meaty list of comics I’ll be getting, the one I will be most looking forward to reading is a brand new one shot from Dark Horse Comics, called ‘Hellboy: The Bride of Hell’.
As a particular fan of Mike Mignola’s fantastic Hellboy Universe, I always look forward to most books published that tell tales from within his universe, be it B.P.R.D, Lobster Johnson or Hellboy himself. The previous Hellboy one shot...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 17th, 2009
So here it is, the trailer that made me change my pants while I was working at the comic shop. Sure, it’s only a small, less than three minute tease, but if the movie is anything like this…All us fans of Shell Head are in for a HUGE treat. I mean, who doesn’t love The Iron Man cheerleaders? This is only part of the fun in this trailer.
Take a look at the circled content in this image. Could this be Titanium Man/Crimson Dynamo? I know, from an inside source, there was a suit made for him for the first movie that...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on December 16th, 2009
Pick of the Week time again! With a little festive input as we get deeper into the festive season. Dana, Simon, Sheldon and Rob run you through this week’s books, with the usual antics from the gang.
You find out who has the best friendships on the team, as well as finding out that Rob has a fettish for demon girls (or so people say), while Dana still maintains that she likes girls. Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon surprise and shock the team with their new comic that started this week. Sheldon gets a little excited for Cap Reborn...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 15th, 2009
Oh yeah the first footage of the Iron Man 2 trailer has hit the net thanks to Entertainment tonight. We’ve get a quick look at what looks like the trailer and Wow this is going to kick some ass.
Love having AC/DC in the background. It’s maintaining the same look as the first film and it looks like Tony Stark’s is loving the live style of a superhero. Why the fuck not right I know I would.
Jon Favreau-directed sequel stars Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau, Rourke, Sam Rockwell, Samuel...
Posted by Quint Jenkins, on December 14th, 2009
SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!
By now you’ve probably read the infamous Cry for Justice issue #5, where longtime sidekick to Green Arrow, Roy Harper, has his arm ripped off by an unknown assailant. What does this mean for the future of the character? Lets read between the lines…
1) DC recently announced three new minis spinning out of the “Cry For Justice” mini: “Justice League: Rise and Fall”, “The Rise of Arsenal”, and “The Fall of Green Arrow” all written by J.T. Krul. The...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 14th, 2009
Congratulations Bethany! Bethany is our winner of the Blackest Night: Titans contest. She sent us an amazing picture showing her Lantern Pride and has won a singed Blackest Night:Titans # 3 by the man himself Comic Impact Friend J.T. Krul. Good job Bethany.
We would also like to thank everyone who sent us a picture. It was a hard one to pick since there were so many great pictures. A big thanks to J.T. as well for helping us with the prize! We are working on a lot of great ideas for 2010.
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by John Mueller, on December 14th, 2009
Since writing my last Sequential Sunday entry about the supremely talented artist Mark Schultz, I have been giving much thought to his influences and what the work of those artists have meant to me as well. The name that kept entering my mind the most, one whose work I’ve admired since childhood, is that of Al Williamson. Even though Williamson has had a long and highly esteemed career spanning several decades, the work of his that invariably jumps to my mind is the one that I was exposed to first - his comic book movie adaptations,...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 10th, 2009
So if you’ve been reading this site you know that we love Iron Man both the comics and the film starring Robert Downey Jr.
I can’t wait for Iron Man 2 and we are more then happy to show you the all new Whiplash (Mickey Rourke) one-sheet for Iron Man 2! You can download a hi-res copy of the poster from the good people over at Apple. Also take a look in the background of this great design you can see some of the newspaper articles from the Iron Man 1 film. Who knows maybe we’ll get a War Machine poster sometime...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on December 10th, 2009
Here at Comic Impact, I myself want to give you all a very warm welcome to the start of the festive season. A time when we celebrate, and enjoy low prices on quality goods, when we all eat double our weight in fine bird and get drunk, as that’s what Christmas is all about, am I right? Well that’s about as far as my Christmas holiday goes, but regardless, for those of you all celebrating in style, and those who arnt, I send out my regards! Now, forget that, because who needs Christmas when you’ve got a...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on December 9th, 2009
It has just been announced that Bruce Wayne is set to return to DC Comics in April 2010, after his controversial death in Final Crisis. Grant Morrison is set to write the story that will tell his return. Many people (including myself) will be annoyed to hear that he is returning so soon, thus making his return from the greay beyond yet another controversial happening for the character.
The new returning series for Bruce, is set to be called ‘Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne’ and has a description already.
Lost...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 9th, 2009
So much happened during this weeks POW, you definitely won’t want to miss out. Simon still hates the Sentry just like Dana still hates hybrid kids.
Logan finds inner peace after reading The Dalai Lama’s book. Find out how Dana manages to make Australia mad. The group agrees that Thor kicks ass even if Simon is not a fan of “Thor Speak.” Find out which Impacter Sheldon called after seeing Gorilla Grodd’s return to comics, just to tell them they will want to have Monkey Sex after reading it. And...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 7th, 2009
DC Comics has announced that Earth One will start in 2010, What is Earth One well looks like it is going to be a series of graphic novels that are a new continuity on a new Earth.
” Starting next year, DC Comics will unveil SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE and BATMAN: EARTH ONE, two graphic novels spotlighting the most powerful heroes of the DC Universe, with their first years and earliest moments retold in a standalone, original graphic novel format, on a new earth with an all-new continuity.”
J. Michael Straczynski and...
Posted by John Mueller, on December 6th, 2009
Founded in 2002, Flesk Publications is still a relatively young company with less than twenty releases under its belt. But the astonishing work contained in these books display such an incredible degree of talent and wealth of beautiful artwork that they are, without a doubt, amongst the very top-tier of publishers of illustrative and fantasy art in this country. With a focus on some of the best American illustrators of the past and present, Flesk gives the heavily detailed art found in their collections the beautiful reproductions...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 6th, 2009
One of the features we do here at Comic Impact is the cosplay girl (NO anime, manga, role-playing games just comics) of the month, that’s right hot girls dressing up like your favorite super- hero characters. This month we’re privileged to have Meghan as our Cosplay Girl of the Month!
1. What is your name? Taffeta Darling
2. How old are you? Believe it or not, I still get carded at a “R” rated movie.
3. Do you read comics and if so what do you like to read? Absolutely I do. It varies. I’m a big DC...
Posted by John Mueller, on December 3rd, 2009
Author Patrick Wensink has just released a new collection of highly bizarre (and extremely funny) short stories titled Sex Dungeon For Sale!
To mark the occasion he is holding a coloring contest in which the winner will get a set of autographed books including the brilliantly absurd Tales Designed To Thrizzle hardcover collection from Fantagraphics signed by Michael Kupperman!
The contest is simple: visit Patrick’s website, download one of the illustrations created for Sex Dungeon For Sale! and bust out some crayons!...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on December 3rd, 2009
Welcome back to another Tea Time Thursday, where each week I do an article where I cover purely British comics, created and published within the United Kingdom, a country I can so ‘luckily’ can call home. Cast your minds back to the last week when I gave an overview on the annual Leeds Thought Bubble comic convention, you’ll perhaps remember me saying that next week (which is this week) I would put up an interview I did with Steve Tanner. I’m afraid you will have to forgive me, if you were expecting...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on December 1st, 2009
Welcome back one and all, to another Pick of the Week with a full house of hosts. Simon, Dana, Sheldon and Rob muse you through this weeks selection of comic books. Sheldon had the pick last week with his favourite comic Dark Reign Spider-Man: The List, thus meaning it’s Robs turn to choose his favourite comic this week!
Rob’s Pick is Blackest Night #5 from DC Comics. Also featured in this podcast are overviews on Ultimate Avengers #4, New Avengers #59, Immortal Weapons #5, Ms Marvel #47, Guardians of the Galaxy #20,...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on November 30th, 2009
Ok well I don’t know what to say but OH MY FUCKING GOD the first official Iron Man 2 poster has hit the net and how cool is it ? That’s right for all you shell head out there like my self you know this is a fanboy wet dream seeing Iron Man and War Machine sharing the same poster. Guess wish one of us here at ComicImpact wants that poster in his office ? That’s right this guy Iron Man 2 will be in theaters on May 7, 2010 is too far away… I can’t wait for this film!
Iron Man 2 stars Robert Downey...
Posted by John Mueller, on November 29th, 2009
When one thinks of important American epicenters for the development and cultivation of comic art, there are a couple that will always spring to mind first. New York is one, of course, as New York City is the undisputed publishing capitol of the country and home to industry giants Marvel and DC. California is certainly another as San Francisco was ground zero for the counterculture movement of the 1960’s and the explosive, unapologetic underground comics that emerged from those politically charged and artistically liberating...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on November 26th, 2009
So last Saturday I went to the annual ‘Thought Bubble’ comic convention in Leeds closeby to where I live. This year’s event was the third since it started. I went last year, so this was the second time I’d been to this specific convention, and I’m going to give the lowdown on what happened, and my experiences from the day. It was a long day, let me tell you that!
So the convention opened at 10am, but I did not arrive until bang on midday, as last year I got there at 10 and had seen everything by...
Posted by Richard Bashara, on November 25th, 2009
It’s 7:16 AM on America’s birthday. A young John McClane, fresh out of ‘Nam strolls down his beat in a pressed blue uniform. The year is 1976, and John McClane is about to have his first very bad day. When you see the title, “Die Hard,” most of you think yippie ki yay mother fucker, some remember Sam Jackson, some of you younger ones may even remember McClane launch a car into a helicopter (I feel sorry for the young ones).
Whatever memories the title may invoke, Die Hard stands out as one of the finest action film...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on November 23rd, 2009
It’s a full house for this Pick of the Week, as Simon, Sheldon, Dana and Rob guide you through this week’s best comic books. Sheldon has the pick this time over, and the guys and gal discuss a whole range of other cool comics from hither and thither.
Huge reveals are made between the gang this week though, as Dana reveals a deep secret, and confessess to being a lesbian, after reading far too deeply into a scene in the Outsiders which had no hints to lesbians at all. Also, the boys decided to appoint themselves as...
Posted by John Mueller, on November 22nd, 2009
Many of the best creative endeavors are bound to be short lived. An artist will usually know when he’s said all he has to say before running the risk of going stale or to simply move on to the next phase of his artistic career. This certainly happens in the world of comics and seems to now apply to the brilliant strip The Perry Bible Fellowship by Nicholas Gurewitch.
Describing The Perry Bible Fellowship (which premiered in 2001 and is named after an actual church in Maine) to someone who has not seen it is near impossible...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on November 20th, 2009
Join Simon, as he takes a little break from comics, to do a special commentary with guests, Bryan and Chris, for Doctor Who’s, “The Waters Of Mars.” The trio discuss the highs and lows of the episode and try to figure out what the final two episodes with, David Tennant, have in store for The Doctor.
They also talk about future possible story lines for Matt Smith. So, if you’d like to hear what these three have to say about the latest installment of Doctor Who, make sure to listen to this podcast.
MAJOR...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on November 19th, 2009
Goodness me, guess what I’m going to talk to you about this week for Tea Time Thursday? A comic convention that Im going to be attending, and what Im expecting from it compared to my opinions from last years event. Well truthfully, most of you won’t have heard of the UK’s, Thought Bubble comic convention held in Leeds that is opening tomorrow (Saturday 21st).
It’s an annual arts and literature convention, held over 3 days, but on the Saturday of that 3 day period, is when the comic convention is held....
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on November 17th, 2009
Join the Dynamic Duo, Dana and Simon, for this weeks POW. It’s a Batastic week for comics, We finally find out how Dana feels about the Dick/Oracle love drama. She also tries to explain how there are two Oliver Jonas “Ollie” Queen, in the same book.
Simon finds a book written by Joe Kelly featuring his boy Deadpool that he feels like tossing down the toilet. Find out why Simon’s friend gave him a cursed Green Lantern toy. The pair talks about how they want a darker Daredevil, (Simon still thinks...
Posted by Hollie Bennett, on November 16th, 2009
So Film4 here in the UK currently has a whole string of week nights dedicated to Asian films. One night saw me watching a film taken from a hugely popular manga, and that’s pretty much the one for this weeks Manga Monday.
Starting in December 2003 and lasting for 12 volumes, Death Note was a massive success. It follows the story of an extremely intelligent highschool student, know as Light. He finds a black book, a book known as ‘The Death Note’, dropped onto the earth by a God of Death. Light learns that by simply writing...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on November 12th, 2009
Hey Comic Impact-ers! Dana checking in. Yesterday Simon and I attended the J.T. Krul signing at Galaxy of Comics and it was a blast. We had a great turn-up of fans and J.T., charismatic as always, was the life of the party. So what were we celebrating? Not only the release of Titans #19 (which if you haven’t picked up, is some of J.T.’s best work) but we also surprised J.T. with early birthday cupcakes.
If you’ve ever met J.T. you know he’s very kind to his fans. He spent a lot of one-on-one time...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on November 12th, 2009
Tea Time Thursday strikes once again! Following suit from last week’s review of an #1 comic, I’ve got a corker of an indie comic here that rocked my socks off. We’ll be changing the dials this week and I’m setting the tone to ’sci-fi adventure’.
This week, I read Marc Olivent’s (who I hear has done some 2000AD work over the years) first issue of his own comic series; Seven Sentinels. Marc illustrates and writes these comics, and this series went on for a few issues I gather, and truly...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on November 11th, 2009
We don’t don’t know what happened to Comic Film Snob, maybe he got taken out by Kick Ass, but here is the trailer for the movie based on Mark Millar and John Romita Jr’s comic, “Kick Ass.”
I was lucky enough to see a screening of this film with Comic Impact staff members, Rich and Dana and we all agreed that this movie lived up to the amazing book it represents. For more on that, read Rich’s love letter to director Matthew Vaughn . Enjoy the trailer Mother Fuckers!
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on November 10th, 2009
Do you enjoy getting tattoos? do you a have cool comic book base ink that you would like to show the world? As a special feature here at Comic Impact, every month we talk with a fan of tattoos and comics. We’ll ask them why they got a part of comic book history ink displayed on their skin for all eternity!
This month we got Alex from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Talking to us about his love of the X-Men and found out what happened to during a carnival this year when someone saw his X-Men ink.
1. What is your name? Alex Lords
2....
Posted by Richard Bashara, on November 10th, 2009
Dylan Dog is kind of like a cross between movie Constantine and Hellblazer Constantine, with a little bit of Marx Brothers thrown in to spice things up. It’s quirky, at times horrifying and the artwork will confuse and amaze you.
The Cover for Dylan Dog Case Files
The first thing that stood out to me about the book was the size of it. A mammoth 680 pages of comics! Mike Mignola’s cover art (and inserts!!!!) drew me in, and the quick witted dialogue sold me on the whole idea. To be honest, it didn’t hurt that...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on November 10th, 2009
You’ve seen him do jumping jacks on our Long Beach show, you’ve heard him plot the murder of innocent teenagers in our podcast interview, now’s your chance to meet J.T. Krul, the man behind Comic Impact favorite comics like Blackest Night: Titans, Soulfire and more.
The PLACE TO BE is Galaxy of Comics this Wednesday November 11th from 4pm-6pm. J.T. will be signing for the release of Titans #19 featuring a special spotlight on Roy Harper, aka Red Arrow.
So join Dana and Simon this Wednesday over at Galaxy of...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on November 9th, 2009
A full house for the Pick of the Week podcast this week! No one gets left behind here, as Simon, Sheldon, Dana and Rob carry you through pastures green, on their Godly shoulders of grace, into a land where the rivers don’t flow with just simply honey, oh no, they flow with comic books from the week of November 4th! So thanks for coming back Comic Impact listeners! Rob had the pick last week with the outstanding, Guardians of the Galaxy, which means it’s Simon’s turn to choose his favourite book.
This week...
Posted by John Mueller, on November 8th, 2009
For those who read fantasy comics, 2009 is proving itself to truly be a banner year with some of the quality genre material hitting the shops recently. First, there is the amazing continuing series Mouse Guard by David Petersen. Then we saw the phenomenal debut of Cursed Pirate Girl by Jeremy Bastian, which to me still stands as the best, and most beautifully drawn, title of the year. Now there is another comic to add to this imagination abundant list: The Stuff of Legend.
The first issue of The Stuff of Legend (written by...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on November 6th, 2009
Remember that Halloween Costume Contest we were having? Well Comic Impact would like to give a BIG congratulations to Jewels L. Who has just won Blackest Night #0, signed by the man himself, Geoff Johns. Vengeance of the Moonknight #1 signed by Greg Hurwitz, Fearless Dawn #1 signed by Steve Mannion and Stephen King’s The Dark Tower #1 signed by Peter David.
Jewels found out about the contest through Geoff Johns’s twitter. As you can see, she is using her fashion skills that she is getting at the Fashion ...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on November 6th, 2009
Are you a Green Lantern fan or Blackest Night fan .Then you know that it is the biggest DC Comics crossover event of the year. But did you know you can collect a complete set of seven Blackest Night Lantern Rings when you buy the comics below
Doom Patrol #4 - Yellow Lantern Ring-November 4 2009
Booster Gold #26 - Orange Lantern Ring - November 11 2009
Rebels #10 -Indigo Lantern Ring-November 11 2009
Adventure Comics #4 -Blue Lantern Ring - November 18 2009
Outsiders #24- Violet Lantern Ring-November 18 2009
Blackest Night...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on November 5th, 2009
Hey Impacters! As most of you may know, I am a big Doctor Who fan. So, with the begining of the end of David Tennant as “The Doctor” approaches I wanted to make sure you knew when “The Waters of Mars” will be airing. BBC One will be airing it November 15, 2009 at 7pm but it will not be aired in The U.S. until December 19, 2009 at 9pm. For those of you as anxious as I am to see the episode, and don’t want to wait until December, I would like to remind you there are ALTERNATIVE ways to see it.
So...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on November 5th, 2009
According to ComicImpact’s own resident writer, Dana, I should apparantly be watching the EMA’s on MTV I think the station is. Now I probably should be, seen as though Katy Perry (one of my favourite current pop artists!) is hosting, but regardless of whether she is or not, I am here, and I am writing my Tea Time Thursday! Now that is unconditional commitment if you ask me. I joke, of course I’d rather be here writing up a review of a sound comic, than watching some MTV trash, regardless of whether one of my...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on November 5th, 2009
One of the features we do here at Comic Impact is the cosplay girl (NO anime, manga, role-playing games just comics) of the month, that’s right hot girls dressing up like your favorite super- hero characters. This month we’re privileged to have Meghan as our Cosplay Girl of the Month! Find out more about Meghan and her love for Catwoman and how little boys are often a bit intimidated, but coerced into approaching with their fathers when she is Catwoman.
1. What is your name? Meghan, though ever since my latest costume...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on November 3rd, 2009
Thanks for joining us for the Pick of the Week , on this especially hot week for new comic books! Your pilots for this week’s podcast are Simon, Sheldon and Rob. Dana is still dying, so she’s taking a breather this week. Rob gets the pick this week, and oh boy, does he have a selection to choose from. Infact, this week was pretty heavy on good books for all the guys. So this is one juicy podcast.
You’ll be glad to hear that Rob is always emotional when dogs die, and that he has a caring side when it comes to...
Posted by Hollie Bennett, on November 2nd, 2009
Any comic book artist, be that professional or hobbiest understands how difficult it is trying to make it and fitting into the ‘normal’ world and our geek world together truly is. Comic Party is a manga that focuses on just that.
First let me explain quickly what the Japanese word ‘dōjinshi’ actually means. Well a dōjinshi artist is somebody who draws manga for a hobby or what they do while they are trying to make it famous. Any manga they do produce is often self-published and using the characters of other artist.
Comic...
Posted by John Mueller, on November 1st, 2009
Playing fast and loose with histories both real and imagined can be fertile ground for dry comedy and offer opportunities for moments of real poignancy as well. Both are found in abundance in the new chapbook by Francois Ayroles titled Key Moments From The History Of Comics. Presented in a series of single panel cartoons, comic creators from the distant past and the contemporary present are shown in small scenes of inspiration and isolation, melancholy and triumph.
Some of the most affecting pieces in the book are ones that...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 30th, 2009
We have a great figure for you on this Halloween Eve. Keeping with our reviews of Geoff Johns’ Blackest Night figures, this week we have, back from the dead, Black Lantern Earth-2 Superman.
Package Description
The former Man of Steel from the parallel Earth-2 is the first to be revealed as a member of the Black Lantern Corps. The members of this corps share the standard of the Green Lantern villain Black Hand by symbolizing a total absence of emotion and life.
Appearance
He has massive broad shoulders like superman but...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 30th, 2009
Ok I am in a bit in aw here, our digital comic fan boy (more like a fetish really) and all around fan of Ed Brubaker, Sheldon did not post this. Marvel will be providing their comics for sale through four applications; ComiXology, iVerse, ScrollMotion and Panelfly.
You can download any one of these applications on either your iPhone or your iTouch and access a rather vast collection of Marvel comics NOT current issues. Even though there is a lot you can download, here are some of the stuff I would have liked to see. The...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on October 26th, 2009
It is time for this week’s POW. This week is just Simon and Sheldon, Dana has been diagnosed with the Black Lantern plague and Rob is in Scotland.
Simon talks about Blackest Night Superman 3 0f 3 , Sheldon loves the art work on Hulk and Simon can’t stand it, thinks it’s some of the worst artwork around. Simon is more into word balloons in the all new Comic by A. J. Lieberman call Cowboy Ninja Viking # 1. Both boys agree on their love of Iron Man and can’t wait for Stark Disassembled. The guys also...
Posted by John Mueller, on October 25th, 2009
The undisputed master of the Japanese horror manga genre is Kazuo Umezu. Born in 1936, Umezu is part of the generation of artists and writers who grew up in the wake of the devastating atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki followed by the humiliating defeat of Japan in WWII. The generational shell-shock of these events undeniably shaped the future of their work and served as the starting point for what is now the massive Japanese pop culture landscape.
Although he had started producing manga while still in high school,...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 25th, 2009
It’s that time of year again, when ghosts and goblins come out and mingle with us mortals. When we gorge on candy and other goodies. The time of year that gets us excited for the latest contest here at ComicImpact. Thats right, ladies and gentlemen, it’s the official Comic Impact Halloween Costume Contest. The rules are simple.
1. Wear your favorite comic book theme costume on Halloween.
2. Print out a “Comic Impact Halloween” logo
3. Take a picture of you in your costume holding the logo.
4. Send us the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 23rd, 2009
By now I am sure you know about DC’s/Geoff Johns BIG event Blackest Night. Now we find out how the toys hold up. This week we’re going to take a look at the all new DC Direct Blackest Night series #1 Red Lantern Atrocitus figure. Red is the rage lantern, will I have rage after this review?
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Gathering beings that possess great anger and hate from across the universe, The Red Lantern Corps is dedicated to destroying Sinestro and the Green Lantern Corps. Atrocitus,who is responsible for the death ...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on October 22nd, 2009
So, my children of the night, you have decided to join me for yet another Tea Time Thursday have you now? Well then, prepare to meet you maker, mwahaha! I really need to stop doing such lame introductions. But regardless, yes, as are more than likely aware, that if you’re reading this, then you are here for a reason, and that is too read my review of Punks In Space #3! If you arn’t here for that, then you are probably on drugs and should go take some more or whatever, as this won’t interest you while you’re...
Posted by Richard Bashara, on October 21st, 2009
Simon said he was getting an interview, and Matt said he was just shooting footage for the site, but I knew better.
No doubt, Lady Deadpool was foxy, but make sure you check out the other costumed crusaders from Long Beach.
When our impromptu shoot was over, we gathered our thoughts over pizza and planned our moves for the next day. Deciding that no time should be wasted, I grabbed the awesome Michael Alan Nelson for my very first video interview evar! (09, a year of firsts for me I guess).
Michael was so interesting. Here...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on October 20th, 2009
Kicking Trade Tuesday back off (hopefully to a flying start) this week, I, Rob, aim to review the first trade paper back of a recently revived series from Marvel Comics, one which I feel would put an extra twenty years of life back into any octogenarian, by just reading it. Although not a proven belief, I still believe it would do just that, so back off, or at least back off so far that you walk yourself into your local comic store and pick yourself up a copy of Guardians Of The Galaxy: Legacy.
Legacy is the first trade paper...
Posted by Hollie Bennett, on October 19th, 2009
Iconic mangas are those that have stood the test of time. They are known by everyone (even if they haven’t read it), are constantly cosplayed, respected and above all have avoided fading into obscurity with the million other mangas that have been and gone.
Cowboy Bebop has managed to do just that, with its amazing mash-up of film noir, sci-fi, beautiful women, danger, Jazz and out right weird.
Cowboy Bebop is set in the year 2071 and finds itself set in outterspace after an explosion from a warp gate experiment results in daily...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on October 19th, 2009
Join Dana and Simon as they go over the best comics of October 14th 2009. Rob and Sheldon are missing in action this week, Rob seems to be fancying a deer and Sheldon…well you’ll find out why he was missing below. The dynamic duo discuss everything from a galaxy far far away to magic reborn…
Star Wars Invasion #0, had Simon perplexed since #5 is due out in a few weeks. Blackest Night Batman #3 might just have a connection between ice and white lanterns. Is there a possible romance between Red Robin and...
Posted by John Mueller, on October 18th, 2009
With Halloween right around the corner and all the spooky connotations that come with it hanging in the air it seemed like a good time to scour the shelves of my favorite comic book store for some seasonally appropriate material. The store in question is Comics Factory in Pasadena, CA where, if you’re an indie reader like me, you’re in luck as their selection of independents is so wide it almost rivals all the stock of the Big Two put together. Another huge plus for my ghoulish spree is that there seems to be more horror...
Posted by Richard Bashara, on October 18th, 2009
“Halt!”
We complied with the command and the Stormtrooper centered his blaster on us. My friend got a bit jittery and the Stormtrooper put him in cuffs. This is how we ended up at the booth for the 501st Legion, and that’s where I met their leader, Scott Allen. He gave me his card, which featured him in full costume as the Dark Father himself.
I learned a lot about the 501st, mostly that they weren’t out to destroy the galaxy. Turns out they have a ton of divisions, all geared toward charity. Their upcoming...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 16th, 2009
This week where going to take at look at a Comic Impact favorite since Dana, Sheldon and Rob are all fans of the Iron Fist character.
Will this Marvel Universe figure make Rob fight Sheldon for his figure or will it just go in the trash?
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Daniel Rand is the current bearer of the immortal power of the IRON FIST. He is a living weapon, empowered with the mystical energy of the otherworldly city K’un-Lun. Trained by the immortal fighter Lei Kung the Thunderer, he was already an exceptional fighter when he...
Posted by Richard Bashara, on October 15th, 2009
The Lowdown: If you’re looking for a continuing narrative, this is not the book for you, however if you are a history buff that likes a good twist you may want to run to the store for this one.
Max Brooks is famous for many things, almost all of them zombie related. This book continues in that same vein, helping to add to the world he has created in an intriguing way. When you pick up Recorded Attacks, it doesn’t feel the way a comic ought to. There is no real narrative, no real dialogue even. Most of the book is...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on October 15th, 2009
Hey everyone, I’m going to start this off as if it were a formal letter to a relative (whom you love dearly but do not see all that often) by extending my heartfelt best wishes to you all on this fine, cold, damp October Thursday. Hopefully we’ve all made it to another Thursday in one piece, so here I am, but the real question is, are you here? Yes? Good! Becuse I’m going to be shooting you up with British comic book goodness once again. Whether you like it or not!
Remember a while back when I featured...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 14th, 2009
Hey Comic Impact listeners! Welcome back to the usual Pick Of The Week podcast for our weekly round up of the most thought provoking, and awesome comics. You’ll be glad to hear the beautiful voices of all four of the usual suspects amoungst the Comic Impact staff, as Dana, Simon, Sheldon & Rob sing heavenly songs for harmony and joy to you, in the form of comic reviews!
This episode is a special one, oh yes sir, as we find out about a big, big annoucment from Sheldon, that he is going to drop all his DC books! At this...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 14th, 2009
Hello loyal Comic Impact fans! Here it is, the big #100 Podcast. Or for those of you who want more specifics, The Long Beach Comic Con footage. After reviewing the hours and hours and hours of Long Beach goodies, we have put together a fantastic video podcast. So join Simon, Dana, and Rich as they share their adventure with all of you.
Dana and J.T Krul discuss, Soulfire vol. 2, Titans #19 and physical education. Simon and comic great, Richard Starkings, talk about Elephantmen, Phillip K Dick, his time at Marvel UK, Comic Lettering...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on October 13th, 2009
It’s really hard for me to write about things I like. I feel like it’s easier to talk about things that are wrong with a book. My first start of this review read “this book is neat, i really think you should read it.” In truth, that’s gonna be the heart of this review but I’m going to try to elaborate just a bit more.
For those of you not in the know, Soulfire is a comic about the resurgence of magic in the year 2211. It’s one of Michael Turner’s great contributions to the world...
Posted by Hollie Bennett, on October 12th, 2009
Now us comic book types, be that manga or otherwise, are often stereotyped to not liking sports and in fact, being rather allergic to exercise all together. So I thought this manga would be perfect. Not only is it sports based but it is a Japanese manga that is based off an American sport. Football.
Eyesheild 21 is a pretty big manga, concluded at a hefty 37 volumes, had a successful anime in Japan and even had a spin off TCG (trading card game) and video games. While American football seems to be an odd choice, even more so...
Posted by Richard Bashara, on October 12th, 2009
When we left off, I was wrapping up my first meeting with Jason Gonzalez, a colorist for Todd McFarlane’s Spawn.
Livesay stepped up to the booth and I finally got to speak with him. He seemed a bit more interested in taking commissions than talking to yours truly, but I got a chance to get his top 3 reading recommendations! He plugged his own book, Doom Patrol, but also suggested Punisher and Dark Avengers.
I bothered him about his inking work, mainly looking for insight to his process. He explained that an inker...
Posted by John Mueller, on October 11th, 2009
With Halloween almost upon us I’d like to make mention of an incredible art show that just opened in the L.A. area that is not only seasonally appropriate, but also contains many connections to the world of comics: October Shadows at Gallery Nucleus in downtown Alhambra, CA.
Hallodry by Tony Lombardo
Gallery Nucleus (whose fifth anniversary is right around the corner) is a mandatory stop for anyone in Los Angeles with an interest in the current contemporary/pop surrealism art scene. Their stellar list of previously spotlighted...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 10th, 2009
Do you enjoy getting tattoos? do you a have cool comic book base ink that you would like to show the world? As a special feature here at Comic Impact, every month we talk with a fan of tattoos and comics. We’ll ask them why they got a part of comic book history ink displayed on their skin for all eternity!
This month we have Danny Spencer from Massachusetts. Find out how Rorschach and his father are link and how it all adds up to a beautiful memorial tattoo showing his love for his father and comics. Come read Danny...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on October 9th, 2009
This week we’re going to take a look at Union Jack from Marvel Universe 3 3/4 line of figures. As many of you know I tend to have a bit of a Brit Boner so we thought it HIGHLY appropriate for me to review this figure. I also am a big fan of these figures as a whole and feel that this figure stands out amongst the Iron men and Spider guys! I also am a big Union Jack fan…check out my Trade Tuesday on the Union Jack TPB.
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His strength and reflexes enhanced by the ancient, mystical Power of the Pendragon,...
Posted by Richard Bashara, on October 9th, 2009
I would later be told that this was what a con should be.
I was sitting outside and waiting to hear from Simon, my contact within. It was Saturday morning and I was full of spunk, the purity that comes with the excitement of the unknown. Somewhere inside the Long Beach Convention Center were artists and writers that I’d have to interview, minds I’d have to get inside of, and I had no idea what to say to any of them.
When I was done skulking around the outskirts I decided to join the party. Coming down the escalator...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 8th, 2009
Thanks to everyone for making the Gregg Hurwitz signing at Galaxy of Comics such a great day. For those of you who couldn’t make it down, you missed advice from Greg himself, on how to get your foot in the industry door.
We also talked about his recent trip to Australia and the yummy kangaroo meat he ate. Oh and I can’t forget the Moon Pies!!
Thanks to our friends at Galaxy of Comics for hosting this signing and a big thank you to Greg Hurwitz for coming by and hanging out!!
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 8th, 2009
In nine months you can make a baby, be married and divorced, get cured of cancer, watch every episode of Dr. Who ever aired (Trust me, I’ve done the last two). All these things and more in the time from now until San Diego Comic Con 2010. The one thing you can’t do is buy your pass for preview night. That’s right folks, preview night is sold out NINE MONTHS in advance.
Comic Con International has decided to make a limited number of preview night tickets available for those who plan their trips a year in advance....
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 8th, 2009
Hey fans of comics! Sorry the pull list is a tad late, I am still recovering from Long Beach and trying to get you some awesome footage we shot. But here we go for the week of October 7, 2009…
Sheldon is geeking out over DareDevil 501. Rob may have a new favorite horror book in Robert Kirkman’s Haunt. And me, I have the power of grey skull, oh wait no I don’t. I have the pick of the week! I am excited to read Jeff Lemire’s Sweet Tooth and finally my boy Deadpool joins The X-Men.
Rob’s Pull List
Sheldon’s...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on October 8th, 2009
Hey everyone. I hope you are all well, and I hope you’ve all had a somewhat less hectic past 2 weeks as I certainly have. Goodness me, firstly let me appologise for my incapability to put out a TTT last week, I was having a little bit of a hard time being swamped with University application nonsense, it believe me, it takes time if you’re someone like me who finds it hard to multitask.
Now, what on earth has happened to me reporting each week on the current Strontium Dog storyline in the 2000AD comics? Well good...
Posted by John Mueller, on October 7th, 2009
Now that it’s been a few days since the end of the first annual Long Beach Comic-Con I’d thought I’d chirp in with some thoughts on the event. Firstly, it took place in the clean n’ cheery part of Long Beach as opposed to the “run, motherfucker, run!” areas which would have been not only an odd choice of locales, but potentially a complete disaster for us sensitive artistic types.
An entire afternoon passed in Long Beach and no one had to use their A-K. Today was a good day.
I was happy to see many independent publishers...
Posted by Matt Jackson, on October 6th, 2009
The Long Beach Comic Con is everything a con should be. It was sizable without being overly large, busy without being overbearing, and most importantly, kept it’s focus on comic books. Simon and I were both reminded of the San Diego Comic Con fifteen years ago, where there was plenty of things to see without the annoying crowds, humongous lines, and the loud presence of video game and motion picture booths (although both were present at Long Beach).
In my years of going to cons, I’ve found that there are two...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on October 6th, 2009
Its Pick of The Week time, and it looks like we’re giving you a slightly more chilled out podcast with just Sheldon & Rob, who will take the reigns and ride this week’s comics into the distance like the giddy cowboys they strive to be (not just in their dreams).
Rob has the POW this time around, and we’ll give you 2 attemps to try and guess what he chose! Bareing in mind that Marvel Zombies Return: Avengers came out this week. So join the guys as they toss between them various thoughts about the comics they...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 5th, 2009
One of the features we do here at Comic Impact is the cosplay girl (NO anime, manga, role-playing games just comics) of the month, that’s right hot girls dressing up like your favorite super- hero characters. This month we have Tia Rodemeyer, from Iowa. Find out about Tia’s love of X-Men and Star Wars. Also, let me just say, Nick Fury has never looked so hot!!
1. What is your name ? Tia Rodemeyer
2. How old are you ? 24
3. Do you read comics and if so what do you like to read ? Yes, I do. I’m a strict and loyal...
Posted by Hollie Bennett, on October 5th, 2009
Before I get into another Manga Monday, I just want to say a quick thank you to all the readers who put up with my disappearance over the last month or so. I have now graduated from university and couldn’t have done it without all the fantastic support I have received. So without further delay….
While thinking about this week’s topic I was reminded about how much geek culture crosses over. When someone is a geek in one particular area, it is not uncommon to also find them in another. For example many manga fans are also...
Posted by Matt Jackson, on October 4th, 2009
It was with a vigorous evil laugh that the that the mayhem fueled second day of the long beach comic con came to a close. It was a regular Comic Impact reunion when Rich, Dana, Simon, and Matt (poor Sheldon was missed) all came together to cover all the ins and outs of the First Annual Long Beach Comic Con. Check out our podcast to hear about out crazy amazing day, get a preview of our super awesome video extravaganza, teases on some of upcoming interviews, and experience what the Comic Impact crew is really like after a...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on October 2nd, 2009
Welcome to day one of Long Beach Comic Con!! Check the site often because Comic Impact will have news and interviews coming at you from the convention throughout the weekend. In case you care to join us, passes are on sale at the convention center for $25 a day. For your first taste of LBCC, below we have some photos of Stan ” The Man” Lee cutting the ceremonial ribbon to open the Con, as well as photos of Jeph Loeb and some government type fellow declaring it Stan Lee Day in Los Angeles County and Long Beach...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 1st, 2009
Comicimpact will be attending the Long Beach Comic Con this weekend (October 2 – 4.) We will be working hard on getting the big news stories that you need to know out of the Con when it hits! We will also be setting up some interviews with your favorite people in the world of comics.
So if your heading to Long Beach make sure to look for Dana,Rich,John,Matt J,Sebastian and Simon as they will be around impacting the con the only way they know how…We just wish we knew how that is. Also let us know you are a fan and take a picture...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 1st, 2009
Ok kids, here it is, the interview we have been promising you. Our interview with one of Wizard Magazine’s “5 on the rise, not superstars yet, but will be soon” Jerome Opeña. You might know his work from Rick Remender’s Fear Agent and Punisher, now you will know him from Vengence of Moon Knight. He joins Greg Hurwitz in this all new series of a well known character.
Join Sheldon and Simon as they talk to Jerome about bears, video games and an American artist living in Germany coping, with the lack...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 1st, 2009
If you’ve been reading Comic Impact for sometime now, you know we all love the first issue of the new Moon Knight series (Vengeance of The Moon Knight) by Gregg Hurwitz.
A big thanks to are friends over at Galaxy Of Comics in Van Nuys, where Gregg will be doing a signing as part of the first official Comic Impact Signing.
So join Simon, Sheldon and Dana next Wednesday over at Galaxy of Comics: located at: 17306 Saticoy Street Van Nuys, Ca 91406 or check them out on the web at GalaxyOfComics.com
Meet Gregg Hurwitz from...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on September 30th, 2009
Another week roles on by, and we move into a whole fresh week for new released. So let’s see what the gang have pulled for themselves this time over. Rob’s come out of hiding this week after last week’s shockingly poor issue of Marvel Zombies: Returns gave him some sort of fever (there’s a lot of illness going around the CI staff at the moment).
Rob’s got the pick this week, will he go for Blackest Night: Titans #2, or perhaps the final issue of Marvel Zombies: Returns. Will Sheldon be fond of the...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on September 30th, 2009
We know it is late but you still love us right ? Right? So why not join Simon,Dana,Sheldon as they do the Pick of the Week and see why it goes to Detective Comics #857.In this episode find out who Dana would like to see as a Black Lantern and how she feels like a school girl when she thinks of Mr. Fantastic. Sheldon and Simon both think that the black cat is HOT and are happy she is back in Amazing Spider-Man.
All this and find out what would make Dana cry in New Avengers and how Simon hates the NBA team the Atlanta Hawks ...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on September 28th, 2009
War of Kings is over! It’s finished, we’re done with that! Regardless of what you thought of War of Kings, it’s time to move on say Abnett and Lanning, whose reign over the Marvel Cosmos is arguably the work of Gods!
Roll in a new cross over event with many new tie ins, called ‘Realm Of Kings’. All I can say is that it looks mighty promising! What with the big battle between Vulcan and Black Bolt opening a fault in the universe, it also opens up the opportunity for more awesome cosmic stories. Although...
Posted by John Mueller, on September 27th, 2009
There’s something fascinating about seeing your favorite hero doing what they do best, but in a radically altered setting or environment. A big favorite of mine as a kid was What If? from Marvel. In (somewhat) more recent years it’s a real kick to see what DC creators do with the various Elseworlds releases. One that always springs to mind is Gotham By Gaslight in which we see what Batman would be like if he lived and operated in the late 1800’s. Pretty far-out to be sure, but how is the reader to react upon seeing the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on September 25th, 2009
This week we’re going to take a look at Ms. Marvel from Marvel Universe. This is kind of a big deal since it is the first time we’re taking a look at a female sculpt, Marvel Universe figure. This line only has two females in it, the other one is Firestar from the 3-pack Toys ‘R’ Us Exclusive . Please note this review is NOT for the Ms.Marvel Classic figure.
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Her human DNA fused with that of the mighty Kree warrior Mar-Vell, Carol Danvers became the superhuman powerhouse known as...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on September 24th, 2009
It’s another Thursday, which means another Tea Time Thursday for you readers at Comic Impact. As I promised, I’m still continuing too follow up on my report of the current story about Strontium Dog in the 2000AD comic at the moment.
This week it’s Chaper Four in ‘The Mork Worshipper’ storyline. If you’re not up to speed on what’s been going on in this story, or perhaps am confused as to why I am covering this story, then do check back on the previous few TTT’s I’ve published...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on September 23rd, 2009
As you know we do love New Avengers here at ComicImpact and since Sheldon is back from his birthday break we wonder, will he make it pick of the week or will he go with something like Fantastic Four #571 or Dark Reign: The List: X-Men (One-Shot)?
Will Rob cry at the end of Madman Atomic Comics #17 since this is the grand finale? Will Dana join a rock band after reading Killapalooza #5 (of 6)? I know I can’t wait for Invincible #66 as Artist Cory Walker is back on what I think is one of the best comics around.
Find out...
