Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 30th, 2009
We all know that Nazi’s and the Swastika are the symbols of pure evil. So that makes for a great super villain named ‘Stormfront’ from The Boys right?
Well it looks like some people in Germany don’t like the idea at all. After World War II, Germany banned the use of the Swastika for any reason whatsoever. So does this mean we’re to believe that in films or history books in schools there isn’t a Swastika to be found anywhere in Germany? It is not like this comic book is Nazi propaganda.
While I can...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 30th, 2009
Do you want to read Captain America: Reborn right now? I know you do but, you’re just going to have to wait to pick up your copy at the comic store this week.
Before you do that you may want to read this Press Release by Marvel. You’ll be able to read an eight-page Captain America Reborn: Prelude for free, at Marvel’s digital comics site.
I just read it and thought it was ok. The Red Skull’s daughter (Sin) was asked by Special Agent Jones of H.A.M.M.E.R who the second shooter was. Also Norman Osborn...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 30th, 2009
We all know that I love Deadpool, but what about his new series Deadpool: Merc With A Mouth? Here is the description and a preview for this book:
HEAD TRIP, ” Part 1 of 6 It’s the Merc with two mouths! Deadpool travels to the Savage Land to retrieve what might be the deadliest bio-weapon the universe has ever seen. What is this deadly object? Well, Deadpool’s employer is being a little vague about that. Let’s just say when the secret is finally revealed, it’s enough to throw even the Merc with two...
Posted by Butner Brimberry, on June 30th, 2009
Since the conception of “Trade Tuesday” I’ve known that I’d cover this very special series that is my all-time favorite. Here at Comic Impact, we’ve all read a LOT of comics, so when we say something is our favorite - you better damn well listen up. I’m going to be splitting this up into three parts. The entire series of Supreme Power spans 18 issues, not including the spin-offs, so next month will be issues 7-12 while this month is obviously 1-6.
For those unfamiliar with Supreme Power it’s...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 30th, 2009
It’s common knowledge that Stan Lee has made some great cameo’s in all of the Marvel films (my favorite is the mail man at the Baxter Building in both Fantastic Four movies).
So naturally, Stan will have another cameo in Iron Man 2. You may recall that one of the best cameos of all time (and Stan’s first) was when he portrayed Hugh Hefner in Iron Man. This time though, he will tackle the role of Larry King as he will be talking to Tony Stark about a modified version of the Iron Man suit!
I know what he’s...
Posted by Hollie Bennett, on June 29th, 2009
Chances are that if you spend quite a bit of time on the internet, at some point you have come across the meme ‘It’s Over 9000′! Did you know that meme originates from one of the longest running mangas ever made? Yes, Dragon Ball started life as a manga in 1984 and ran in the weekly magazine, known as Shonen Jump untill 1995. That is 519 chapters, or 42 books! Since Manga and Anime share a close relationship all 42 books were adapted into a well known, long running anime that had three different series, known...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 29th, 2009
It’s a new month and an all new Pull List!
Andy has the POW (Pick of the Week) for this first week in July- will he pick Captain America: Reborn #1 to make Sheldon happy, or will he go with Deadpool Merc With a Mouth #1 to tantalize Simon?
Honestly, he probably won’t pick either as some kick ass indie books are due this week, like Terry Moore’s Echo, The Sword, and an all new Vertigo series called Greek Street! Who knows what he will pick, but you can check out the Comic Impact pull list by looking below:
Andy’s...
Posted by Butner Brimberry, on June 29th, 2009
More The Punisher: No Mercy Info
I’m a big Punisher fan, did you hear? Well, there’s an exclusive PSN game coming out called The Punisher: No Mercy. It’s a $10 arena shooter that lets you go around and shoot up your friends online with all kinds of fun weapons in urban environments (just like The Punisher!!). It’s got a story written by Mike Deodato that’s exclusive to the actual game itself. You can also play the game online with 2 player co-op. If you watch the trailer above you can see that it...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 29th, 2009
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is based on the popular Jeph Loeb/Ed McGuinness comic series/graphic novel. Animation legend Bruce Timm (Superman Doomsday, Green Lantern) is executive producer. Michael Goguen (Justice League: The New Frontier) is supervising producer. Sam Liu (The Batman) is directing a script written by Stan Berkowitz (Justice League: The New Frontier).
In the film, United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite asteroid to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 29th, 2009
Did you watch The Spectacular Spider-Man last week? I haven’t yet, but it’s on my DV-R and I plan to watch it later this evening.
Regardless, don’t miss tonight’s brand new episode which will be featuring Robert Englund reprising his role as the Vulture! How cool is it that the guy who played Freddy Krueger also does the voice of The Vulture?
As Christmas approaches, the SINISTER SIX reconstitutes with SANDMAN, RHINO, VULTURE, ELECTRO and new members MYSTERIO and KRAVEN. All they want for Christmas...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on June 29th, 2009
Hello all! Not a lot of news this week, which is fine by me. However, I will say I was realllly looking forward to some kind (hell, any kind) of announcement from either Marvel or DC on their upcoming movies’ main characters. As Comic Con looms closer and closer it seems as though that will be the date for the release of many answers. I will get back to that topic at the end of this post, but for now lets look at what was actual news this week!
Marvel let us know awhile back that writer Zak Penn was attached to the Avengers...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 28th, 2009
Did you stop by Collectors Paradise today? If not, you missed out on meeting Heroes star Milo Ventimiglia (Gamer, Pathology), artist Jeremy Haun, plus Top Cow brass Russ Cundiff and Filip Sablik, who were all signing copies of Berserker #1! Check out these pictures from the event:
Joining Milo was the creative team of artist Jeremy Haun (Battle Hymn) and Russ Cundiff (co-producer of DiVide Pictures) and Filip Sablik, Top Cow Publisher.
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Posted by John Mueller, on June 28th, 2009
Comic anthology books are almost always a mixed bag. Though they often revolve around a certain theme, set of characters, or maintain a consistent tone, one cannot help but be either over or under whelmed by its contents. It is very rare to find an anthology that hits the mark on almost every page but the recent release “Typhon” is just that.
In Greek mythology Typhon was the most fearsome of all creatures, at one time even attempting to destroy Zeus himself. This tale is reflected on the cover of “Typhon” with an incredible...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 27th, 2009
I sure do love my action figures- one of my favorite parts of writing for this site is being able to do Figure Friday. However, I hate it when mega-stores get exclusive figures, such as the new DC Universe Classics wave 10 that are only at Walmart.
After a long wait, Wave 10 has officially shown up in the Walmart computer system. If you want to get your hands on some here are the ISBN numbers:
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 27th, 2009
I have the pick this time around as the new Bat-books continue to impress, which is kind of crazy considering Marvel blew their load this week by publishing every comic book known to man.
We also cover Avengers/Invaders #12, Green Lantern #42, Astonishing X-Men #30, X-Force #16, Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men Utopia #1, Dark Avengers #6, New Avengers #54, Killapalooza #2, Daredevil #119, Amazing Spider-Man #598, Gotham City Sirens #1, Thor #602, and of course the Pick of the Week- Detective Comics #854 Make sure to check out...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 26th, 2009
One of my favorite DC Comic characters is Batman. I used to watch the 1970’s cartoon (yeah, the one with Bat-Mite!) when I was only a few months old back in the 70’s, before Michael Jackson was walking around touching kids in funny ways. Oh shit was that to soon? Eep. So you want to take a guess at what figure we’re going to take a look at for this week’s Figure Friday ? That’s right- Batman from DC Universe Classics series 1!
Package Description:
After witnessing the murder of his parents as a child,...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 26th, 2009
Watch out George Carlin, Steve Martin, Robin Williams, and Bill Maher; Dr. Doom - a.k.a Victor Von Doom - is now my favorite stand up comedian!
Yeah it is a slow news day here at Comic Impact…. and yeah, I know I need help.
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Andy Liegl, on June 25th, 2009
Hey there Comic Impact readers and listeners! If you read the most recent Trade Tuesday article you know I covered The Bomb, published by Asylum Press and written and drawn by creator Steve Mannion. Well, I had promised an interview with both Steve and Frank Forte (the head guy over at Asylum) around the first week of July, but Steve was able to fit us into his schedule and do a solo interview with Simon and I!
Download this podcast as we talk to Steve about The Bomb, his new mini series Fearless Dawn, Canadian television, cigarettes,...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 24th, 2009
After last week’s Tea Time Thursday, in which I reviewed a great (but very serious) comic in the horror genre, this week I wanted to cover something a little more lighthearted!
So I was searching the shelf of British produced comics in my local comic shop this week, for something that looked as if it fitted the ‘little more lighthearted’ criteria of which I had subconsciously devoted myself to, when a comic caught my eye called ‘Ellerbisms’. I gave the description on the inside cover a quick read...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 24th, 2009
So Marvel.com has just put up this photo of everyone’s favorite Canadian mutant: Wolverine! Is this the end for Logan or is it just because the Wolverine book is now called Dark Wolverine?
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Posted by Butner Brimberry, on June 24th, 2009
Are you tired of how your Mighty Muggs just kinda sit around and do nothing except look awesome?
Well then, might I suggest you get to the San Diego Comic Con this year and stand in line for who knows how long to pick up this awesome exclusive?
It’s another Wolverine Mighty Mugg, and unfortunately it’s from the Wolverine Origins movie, BUT it has retractable claws! That’s right, the claws go in, and then guess what? They come back out again! What?! Neat!!
Also last year San Diego Comic Con exclusive Might Mugg ...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 24th, 2009
That’s right Marvel Zombies are coming back for more brains this September as a series of one-shots! Fred Van Lente, the man behind Marvel Zombies 4, will be writing the new zombie tales.
This line of Marvel Zombies will feature undead versions of Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wolverine, Hulk, and The Avengers.
Lentre will also write Marvel Zombies Return: Avengers with Wellington Alves, which carries the tag line “Avengers Dismember!”
Then comes Marvel Zombies Return: Iron Man, by David Wellington (Monster Island) with...
Posted by Andy Liegl, on June 23rd, 2009
I wanted to check out something a little more on the indie side, so I went with The Bomb published by Asylum Press. Originally released in August 2008, Steve Mannion is the writer and artist of the trade and holy shit does his talent shine!
The Bomb is a series of T & A black and white short stories of the superhero/horror genre that are crude, hilarious, and sexy all at the same time. It’s also jam packed with pin-ups, which is appropriate considering the trade’s main story line takes place in the late 1930’s/early...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 23rd, 2009
So now that I am done cleaning up my mess with a sock after spending some time alone with the Iron Man 2 teaser poster, I can tell you absolutely nothing about the story line. Well, I can tell you that it’s BIG and HARD full of Iron. Oh wait that sounds very, uh, ‘fierce’ of me….
It looks like this poster was spotted at Cinema Expo in Amsterdam this week. Sure the poster is very dull but sometimes when a film has a great poster design the film ends up sucking.
This poster though tantalizes your ...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 23rd, 2009
Sure President Barack Obama is on like 10,000 comics book covers right now and that’s fine with me! He’s also all over YouTube…
This video comes to you from the dynamite animation team of JibJab. I think the score may have to become my new ringtone. All I want to know is why does Obama look like Mr. Fantastic (a.k.a Reed Richards) from the Fantastic Four? I do love that they make fun of his ears.
Is it just me or does the opening 15 seconds feel like the last issue of Final Crisis ? Yeah, Obama...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 23rd, 2009
I know it’s not Thursday, but I want to show you some pages for the upcoming G.I Joe # 6 from IDW since Comic Impact friend, Robert Atkins is doing the artwork. I love his work.
The description for G.I Joe # 6 goes something like this: The first epic story of G.I. Joe draws to an explosive conclusion as Snake Eyes hunts for the man who can lead him to the secrets of COBRA. But first the Joes’ silent warrior has to face down Destro, who’s willing to risk a fate worse than death to prove his worth. Make sure...
Posted by Hollie Bennett, on June 22nd, 2009
Firstly I apologize for not blogging last weekend, as mentioned I am a midwife and I spent last Monday knee deep in amniotic fluid and clunge. So without further delay, lets talk geek….
Manga fans, much like comic book fans, enjoy spending time among their own kind. Don’t say I blame them, nobody but our ‘own kind’ gets us. You know what I mean- your ringtone, t-shirt, and those little in-jokes you make. Yeah only your friends get it. This brings me very nicely to my theme for this Manga Monday which is of course, conventions.
It...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 22nd, 2009
So it is Monday and you know what time it is!
That’s right, here at Comic Impact we like to show what the staff is reading and discuss the newest shipment of comic books by posting the Comic Impact Pull List! Oh God it’s a big one this week (that’s what she said), and the comic store guy is going to love us.
I have the POW (Pick of the Week) this week and I can’t wait to read Amazing Spider-Man #598, Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia #1 (of 6), Killapalooza #2 (of 6), and X-Force #16 since it’s...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 22nd, 2009
The new season of The Spectacular Spider-Man debuts tonight at 7:30 PM ET/PT on Disney XD!
In the season premiere, “Blueprints,” Peter wants to talk to Gwen about their first kiss, but before he gets the chance, Spider-Man has a run-in with the sorcerer Mysterio. Following the additional brand-new episode is a side story, “Destructive Testing,” Peter wrestles with his feelings for both Gwen and Liz, but in the meantime, Kraven the Hunter has arrived to make Spider-Man his prey.
The Spectacular Spider-Man...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 22nd, 2009
I don’t know about any of you folks who read the articles over here at Comic Impact, but I’m obsessed with Mike Allred’s ‘Madman‘ character. In fact, Madman Atomic Comics #1 was the first comic book I ever bought, thus making Madman, probably my favourite comic book character of all time.
The way Frank ‘Madman‘ EinStien questions philosophical and theological theories in his adventures in order to know more about himself and the universe he lives in, is always something that has enticed...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on June 21st, 2009
Well gang I am back this time with 20% more Snobbery!!!
This week was fairly quiet as we really only got a hand full of comic movie news from the front! Of course Simon told us about the White Out trailer and about Olivia Munn getting a very very small role in the upcoming Iron Man 2 film…but apparently she stated on her Twitter that she will not be playing a reporter….let’s take a minute to ponder that…. You’re welcome.
Moving along with other semi Iron Man news, Joe “Cup O Joe”...
Posted by John Mueller, on June 21st, 2009
An unusual thing began to happen to the underground comics emerging from San Francisco after
Slow Death #9
their initial first wave in the mid-to-late 1960’s. As the dreams of the revolutionary youth counterculture began to fall apart (signs of which were already beginning to show by the end of 1967 — the year of the “Summer Of Love”), the fading hopes of the generation were seeping into the comics of the time in extremely dark ways. Though those initial undergrounds had some nasty elements in them, mainly stemming...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 21st, 2009
Since I am the Iron Man fanboy on the site I thought I’d post this Iron Man II news; it looks like G4’s Attack of the Show aka ‘Playboy’ cover girl Olivia Munn has just joined the cast of Iron Man II!
I am sure she will not have a big part in the film considering it is so late into the production (plus, I ‘m pretty sure she can’t act), but here are some of my guesses as to who she is going to be playing in the movie- a television personality or a ‘lady friend’ of Mr. Stark. Oooooh...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 21st, 2009
Our good friends over at Entertainment Earth have posted the line up for the Marvel Universe Action Figures Wave 5!
Here’s a glimpse at who we have to look forward to:
Silver Surfer
Daredevil
Iron Fist
Hulk (Grey variant)
Red Hulk
Spider-Man
Sub Mariner
Iron Man (Silver Centurion)
Electro
Guardian
I know I will at least be getting my hands on Iron Man and Electro, considering I’m trying to get all the Spider-Man ‘family,’ and an Iron Man (Silver Centurion). Sheldon will probably want a Daredevil because...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 20th, 2009
Did you listen to our last podcast where Andy pimps out Collectors Paradise? You know, about how next Sunday you can personally meet Heroes star Milo Ventimiglia (Gamer, Pathology)! Check out this awesome promo video:
Ventimiglia will be promoting the release of Berserker #1, a comic book published by Top Cow Productions, Inc. in conjunction with Ventimiglia’s production company, DiVide Pictures.
Because we can’t say it enough, on Sunday June 28, the Berserker crew will be present at Collectors Paradise, located...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 20th, 2009
We have another great POW (Pick of the Week) podcast headed your way boys and girls as this week Sheldon picks the best of the best, and he claims that it’s Captain America #600! Be sure to hear what Simon and Andy have to say about that…
Plus, tune in as the guys talk about Final Crisis Aftermath: Dance #2, Batman: Streets of Gotham #1, X-Men Legacy #225, Captain Britain and MI-13 #14, Cable #15, Dead @ 17, Invincible Iron Man #14, and Invincible #63.
What’s more is Sheldon accosts a stranger about Steve Rogers,...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 20th, 2009
I’m sure anyone who reads comics at the moment is aware of the colossal event taking the Marvel 616 universe by storm. ‘Dark Reign’ books are hitting the shelves faster than it takes me to slurp up a bowl of spaghetti bolognaise (which is incredibly fast)!
I myself was excited once Secret Invasion ended earlier this year for what the future held in the Marvel Universe. Tony Stark got booted, and Norman Osborn became the boss of pretty much anything he wanted. Things were taking yet another drastic turn!
Thus began Dark...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 19th, 2009
If you have been reading Comic Impact for sometime now you know that I LOVE IRON MAN! He is hands down my favorite Marvel character of all time. Since I was a kid I was in love with all his bad ass armor, and one of the first things I told myself when the Iron Man movie was in the works was that Marvel would grace us with a bunch of action figures in cool armor.
I was right about that, as there has been a lot of Iron Man movie figures with variations on the armor. In this weeks Figure Friday we’re going to take a look...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 19th, 2009
Do you enjoy the great Jack Kirby like I do?
If so, than you will love this fun fact the next episode of “Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” featuring Mister Miracle and Kamandi! The episode will air next week on Cartoon Network.
The synopsis is something like Gorilla Grodd travels to the future where intelligent animals rule humans — Batman follows him and teams with Kamandi (the last boy on Earth) to bring him down!
Now if you’re a fan of Kirby like myself, you’d know that Kamandi was created by...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 19th, 2009
So did you enjoy Captain America # 600? Did you read my review. Well it looks like people are buying into the hype! Marvel has just sent out this press release about Captain America #600 going back to the printer for a 2nd go around.
Official Press Release:
This week, there’s no bigger super hero than Captain America and mainstream media frenzy caused Captain America #600 to sell out immediately (though copies may be available at the retail level). To meet this overwhelming demand, Marvel is going back to press...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 18th, 2009
On Thursdays we at Comic Impact like to show you some preview pages of a book coming out next week that we’re excited for! This time we take a look at Detective Comics #854 Written by Greg Ruckai, with art by JH Williams and Cully Hamner.
The description for the book is : A new era in the history of DETECTIVE COMICS begins as Batwoman is unleashed on Gotham City! Marked by the blood-red bat, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. With a script by...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 18th, 2009
Animation legend Bruce Timm puts the spotlight on character designer Jose Lopez and screenwriter Alan Burnett for their other-worldly creations on Green Lantern: First Flight.
Timm, the executive producer on Green Lantern: First Flight, has been the driving creative force behind many of Warner Bros. Animation’s modern-day successes, elevating DC Comics’ canon of super heroes to new heights of animated popularity and introducing generations of new fans to the characters via landmark television series and made-for-DVD films....
Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 17th, 2009
So here we are, my first proper article for Tea Time Thursday! I’ve got a great comic to talk to you about for my first contribution to the site and I’m really excited to get things underway. So let us waste no time dilly dallying around here, because I want to get this show on the road!
This week’s British comic of choice is one of action-packed adventure, set in a time of great mystery and intrigue. A time when tales of horrific ghosts and evil spirits were arguably at their scariest! Yes ladies and gentlemen, I’m talking...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 17th, 2009
Press Release
In an unprecedented move, writer Robert Kirkman and illustrator Ryan Ottley have made a cryptic, semi-confident promise that INVINCIBLE #63 might be kind of a big deal for reasons they wouldn’t say, planning to provide a special Wednesday shipment direct to comic shops!
“All I’m saying is INVINCIBLE #63 reorders should be double or triple over all retailer’s orders combined plus fifty thousand,” Kirkman stated. “I even heard President Barack Obama might call a press conference to discuss the contents...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 17th, 2009
The official movie trailer for Whiteout is now out! The film is based on the Greg Rucka/Steve Lieber thriller with the same name from Oni Press. If you are into thrillers go get your self a copy of this book. So far I’ve read Whiteout Volume 1: The Definitive Edition.
The story is about a lone U.S. deputy marshal (Kate Beckinsale) assigned to Antarctica. She must investigate a murder on the frozen continent within three days, before the arctic winter begins. The woman crosses paths with a U.N. operative (Gabriel Macht),...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 16th, 2009
David Lapham’s Young Liars vol. 1 entitled “Daydream Believer” from Vertigo was one of my favorite books of last year, and was also one of our first reviews here at Comic Impact . I still have yet to read volume 2 called “Maestro,” and I have never read Stray Bullets but I can recall some of Lapham’s work on Batman.
I had heard about Silverfish from DC’s Vertigo imprint, so I picked it up and decided to feature it in this week’s Trade Tuesday segment!
Now having read the book I can tell you that...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 16th, 2009
Captain America #600 is one big book that costs $5 (thank you Marvel) and contains five stories, although two of them are reprints. I hate when a book has more then one story line, nor am I a fan of having reprints in the back.
Yet I was lucky that Collector’s Paradise had this comic available on Monday so I didn’t have to wait until Wednesday. If you don’t want to know any spoilers stop reading and come back after you have read Captain America #600. Here is my review that will open up a lot of debates on this weeks...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 16th, 2009
Hey there internet-land, I’m Rob (bio in the ‘about me’ section) and I’m the new guy here at Comic Impact reporting from Leeds, England! I figured I’d best give you a little introductory post before I throw myself in off the deep end and start writing articles, just to get you caught up on what I’m going to be doing here.
I’m going to have a little slot every Thursday called Tea Time Thursday, where I will talk about one British comic that caught my eye! The feature will start this week because I’ve got myself...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 15th, 2009
Join me as I talk with Adam Beechen (Countdown to Adventure, Robin, Teen Titans) about his new project Killapalooza from Wildstorm!
We also talk some basketball, how the Lakers just won the NBA Championship, and how former NBA player Kevin Johnson is the current mayor of Sacramento.
We also discuss Beechen’s graphic novel ‘Hench‘, and about Warner Bros. acquiring rights with Danny McBride (Land of the Lost ,Tropic Thunder ,Pineapple Express).
Plus, you can win a signed copy of Killapalooza by Adam...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 15th, 2009
Comic Impact friend and all around GREAT guy, Chris Giarrusso, has his new comic series G-Man: Cape Crisis #1 hit the shelves on August 12th, 2009 and comic stores are placing their orders now! This is his first-ever mini-series, and he is very excited about it. I think all interested fans to NEED TO READ THIS BOOK!!
If you enjoy Chris G’s Mini Marvels (or fun new comics in general) please tell your comic store you want a copy of G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS #1! Your shop won’t order you a copy unless you tell them, so...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 15th, 2009
As you can see from the video, Captain America is making a miraculous recovery. Two years after Marvel Comics knocked off it’s famous star-spangled superhero, he’s back and better than ever!
How is this happening, you may ask your self? Well Joe Quesada told the press, “We’ve been patiently planning for this moment for 2 1/2 years.” Captain America will return next month in the five-comic book series, “Captain America Reborn.” The dramatic return couldn’t come soon enough for fans of the superhero.
Also...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 15th, 2009
Here at Comic Impact we like to show what the staff is reading and discuss the newest shipment of comic books by posting the Comic Impact Pull List! This time Sheldon has the POW ( Pick of the week) and it’s not going to be a busy week for him since he only has 3 books this week. THAT’S RIGHT, 3. Don’t worry though, Andy and Simon (myself) are still going to have a crap ton to read.
I know I can’t wait to read Dead@ 17: Afterbirth #1 (of 4) and my new favorite ongoing book, Air. Plus we get to see...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on June 14th, 2009
Comic Film Snob for the week of June 8,2009
Well I am back with more snobbery!!
This week we start out with something that made my jaw hit the ground harder than Wilson Fisk falling on his ass!!! Apparently Todd “I roll in cash” McFarlane has plans for a new Spawn movie AND he wants Leonardo DeCaprio in it!! Crazy right? No, it gets better! On top of that Leo wouldn’t even play the title character because, hey, this is a Todd McFarlane film- great actors line up for this and Leo is just a B Lister! The great...
Posted by John Mueller, on June 14th, 2009
This is a great time for those of us who love comics. Almost every genre is hitting creative high points, be it super heroes, horror or alternative humor. Yet even with so many great choices available something can come along so astonishing and unexpected that you can’t help but be in complete awe of it. A comic has done this to me today and that comic is the recently released first issue of “Cursed Pirate Girl” by Jeremy Bastian.
The story is set in 1728 in a Jamacian sea port ruled by the pompous Governer Maygun....
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 14th, 2009
Join Sheldon and myself (Simon) as we talk to rising comics super star writer Mark Sable (Grounded, Cyborg, Two Face: Year One) about his new project from Boom! Studios, Unthinkable. The gist of the story is about a government think tank that brainstorms potential terrorist plots which are later carried out for reasons unknown.
We also discuss how the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) loves Mark and wants him to be their friend, one of the best films of all time, and how you can make money for playing Tetris on...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 13th, 2009
This week was jam packed with good books so be sure to join myself (Simon), Sheldon, and Andy as we put out one of our longest podcasts to date!
In this episode we cover Flash Rebirth #3 (of 5), Green Lantern Corps #37, Uncanny X-Men #511, X-Men Forever #1, X-Factor #44, The Walking Dead #62, Resurrection vol. 2 #1, Fantastic 4 #567, Amazing Spider-Man #597, Red Robin #1, and the book that trumped all of’em, Andy’s Pick of the Week, Batman #687. Wowza, what a mouthful!
Plus the boys answer some of your questions,...
Posted by Butner Brimberry, on June 12th, 2009
I’d say somewhere around…today I recovered from my trip to Los Angeles where I was reunited with Sheldon, Simon, and Andy. You see, I was out there to cover E3 2009 for a video game website I write for and while I’ve always dreamed of attending E3, it was exhausting. However, it wasn’t so exhausting that I don’t have a funny story for our loyal Comic Impact readers. So here we go.
On Day 2 of E3 I had about 2 hours of time to kill in between appointments to roam the show floor and get to check stuff...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 12th, 2009
If you have been reading any Marvel book since Secret Invasion you know that Norman Osborn is kind of a big deal in the Marvel Universe right now. This week for Figure Friday we’re going to take a look at the Green Goblin Marvel Universe Series 2!
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There was a time when Norman Osborn was just a man, though he has always had a surplus of ambition. Even then, however, there was a monster lurking deep within. The Goblin Serum brought that monster roaring to the surface, and caused his ambition to rage unchecked....
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 12th, 2009
One of my favorite films of all time is the 1987 ultra-violent action flick, RoboCop. Sure, I’m aware that Frank Miller worked on the screen plays for RoboCop II and RoboCop III, but I don’t give a shit since I am not a fan of Miller.
It has come to my attention that a RoboCop movie remake is in development, and I’m not a big fan of the idea.
I have always loved the concept of a cyborg guy doing his part of putting an end to the violent, out of control crime in a city that lay in financial ruin. And yes, I can...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 11th, 2009
On Thursdays we at Comic Impact like to show you some preview pages of a book coming out next week that we’re excited about.
This time we take a look at Batman: Streets of Gotham #1 Written by Paul Dini and Marc Andreyko, with art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs, Georges Jeanty & Karl Story.
The pitch for the book is this: As a new Batman rises on the streets of Gotham City, the heroes, villains and citizens take notice. How will the police feel about this new Batman, and can he control the crime in Gotham the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 10th, 2009
If you have been reading Comic Impact for sometime now, you know we have a Tattoo of the Month feature that is posted on the 10th of every month. Are you a fan of Mike Mignola’s Hellboy? well so is the owner of our selected tat, Daniel! Read on to find out what made him want to get a Hellboy tattoo and what his aunt said when she first saw his new work of art…
1. What is your name?
My Name is Daniel Sebastian Villela.
2. How old are you and where do you live?
Im 27 years old. I live in New York City.
3. Do you read...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 10th, 2009
Dave Simons, the comic book artist / inker known for his work on Conan, Ghost Rider, Red Sonja and Spider-Man, has passed away from cancer. Originally he had Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, but then it spread into his throat and stomach. However, it wasn’t the cancer that killed him, it was pneumonia.
We miss you Dave. Thanks to Comic Impact reader Kylie from Australia for sending us this news.
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 10th, 2009
Andrea Romano has been one of the driving forces in animation voice overs for more than a quarter century, her credit list reading like the honor roll for the Saturday morning cartoon Hall of Fame. From dramatic (Batman: The Animated Series) to silly (Animaniacs), contemporary (The Boondocks) to timeless (Smurfs), Romano has set the standard for matching actor to character with absolute savvy. Along the way, she has become a household name to legions of animation fans.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 9th, 2009
Paramount Pictures has released the first photo of Mickey Rourke a.k.a Whiplash at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix from Iron Man 2.
Now is it just me or does this look like something out of Mad Max? If you want to know more about the part at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix. I would tell you to pick up a copy of Essential Iron Man, Vol. 1 (v. 1)
and read Tales of Suspense #45- It was after all the first appearance of both Happy Hogan AND Pepper Potts!!
Here is what goes down in Tales of Suspense #45
Being followed by the icy...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on June 9th, 2009
You don’t have to be a drunk irresponsible super hero who also happens to be a multi billionaire industrialist genius like Tony Stark to appreciate this book! It’s Tuesday and you know what that means….TRADE TUESDAY!!! The book I am reviewing this week is The Invincible Iron Man: The Five Nightmares. I should preface this with the fact that I have never been a big Iron Man fan. I know I know. You can thank Simon for that one. Well Simon and Matt Fraction… and Salvador Larroca.
I only preface with that...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 9th, 2009
So I was asked to cover this story because I’m the CI staff member who loves horror films… and also because Sheldon has to keep his eyes close when he watches Buffy, and Andy can’t stand Metalocalypse.
Maybe because I saw all the Friday the 13th and Hellraiser films over 100 times in my life (that’s not a joke) is the reason why I love horror films.
Anyway, it looks like Eric Powell and the creators of Adult Swim’s Metalocalypse TV show are making a crossover that will kick you right in the nuts. I...
Posted by Hollie Bennett, on June 9th, 2009
So yeah, it is blatantly Tuesday and I am made of fail. However, I spent a large portion of yesterday afternoon with my head in the toilet blowing chunks. Oddly enough my vomiting was not hang-over induced, but none the less it was a painful and typically unpleasant experience. I did (several times in fact) attempt to post my Manga Monday only to find that looking at the computer screen for more than 30 seconds sent me racing back to the bathroom. Yet the talk of needing to throw up, and things being particularly unpleasant,...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 8th, 2009
Here at Comic Impact we like to show what the staff is reading and discuss the newest shipment of comic books by posting the Comic Impact Pull List! This time Andy has the POW ( Pick of the week) and it looks like it’s going to be a busy week for him.
Will he give the honors to his DC favorite Tim Drake in Red Robin #1? or maybe it’ll be Uncanny X-Men #511 if his Phoenix hypothesis turns out to be true … or maybe something totally different. We don’t know because it’s only Monday and comics haven’t...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 8th, 2009
Our good friends over at Collector’s Paradise are having An awesome DOUBLE SIGNING EVENT this Saturday, 12pm - 3pm with writers Marc Guggenheim and Mark Sable!
Marc Guggenheim penned some recent issues of Amazing Spider-Man, and is well known to many as co-creator of ELI STONE, an excellent, yet short lived TV Series, as well as a popular writer for many other TV Shows, including “Brothers and Sisters”, “CSI: Miami”, “Law & Order”, “Jack & Bobby”, among many others. ...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on June 8th, 2009
Well as you may have noticed there was no Sequential Sunday yesterday and we just wanted to take some time out to say sorry. : ( Unfortunately, John had to go back home for a family emergency but has assured me that he will be back for another Sequential Sunday in a week….see we didn’t forget about you lovely people out there in internet land we love ya!!! Alright have a good Monday we will talk to ya soon. Say hello to your Mother for me alright……
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 7th, 2009
So did you read Andy’s Wacky Comic Wednesday article about Marvel’s and the NFL’s comic book adventure, SuperPro? Well today over lunch we were talking about some other bad ideas in the 1990’s, and I thought of this one: a T.V. show where Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson, and Wayne Gretzky work as a team to fight crime. The show was called Pro Stars.
That’s right it was like Scooby-Doo but with professional sports stars. I know it was nuts, but the truly sad part is I used to watch it back in the day.
Simon...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 6th, 2009
It’s Comic Impact Episode 55, so join us for our POW (Pick of the Week) podcast as we talk about Batman and Robin #1 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, New Mutants #2, Ultimatum #4, and the last issue of Ultimate Spider-Man #133.
Also hear me talk more about Deadpool (because you know I love him), Sheldon blew his load about Captain Britain, and find out why Andy (in his drunken state) decided to pick up Superman: The World of New Krypton #4.
Plus we talk about the POW, Dark Avengers #5- all this and more, so download...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on June 5th, 2009
Hey everyone! Sheldon here …despite the rumors I am alive and well. It seems to always be a busy week on the internet when it comes to movies and just the entertainment industry in general. This article will try to fill you in on a weekly basis. I will cover as much entertainment news as possible when it comes to comic related news on the latest movie in development or tv show coming out or even that shining little straight to blu-ray/dvd/digital download film cartoon or otherwise! Hopefully you will only have to come here...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 5th, 2009
So this month for our Cosplay girl we’re going to go a bit punk rock with Jessica Nova. Not only does she make a GREAT Poison Ivy, but she can kick your ass!
Found out how Jessica got into Cosplay, how she met her boyfriend, and what projects she’s working on next!
1. What is your name ?
I’m Jessica Nova.
2. How old are you ?
22 Years Old.
3. Do you read comics and if so what do you like to read ?
I read comics, sticking mostly to DC.
4. What is your favorite comic book character...
Posted by Hollie Bennett, on June 5th, 2009
Now while I’m aware this isn’t a news post or anything exactly ground breaking, it is a little reflection and story I wanted to share with you all. Geeks, freaks, or nerds. Call comic book fans what you want but this little story is a nod towards a world we are all totally engrossed in.
As you have seen, Comic Impact has had a re-design. As part of this our leader requested that we all have some relativity pro photos taken of us, basically photos of us showing us as we are. I’ve done some modeling in my time...
Posted by David Dearmore, on June 5th, 2009
What is rapidly becoming my favorite toy line of all time, the DCU Classics collection, has a glaring weakness. They have yet to get Superman right and they’ve had four tries. This time they gave him a mullet. Really, Mattel and DC? That’s how you want your flagship character to be seen? You guys want to depict him with the worst haircut in the history of western civilization? Good call.
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When the menace known as Doomsday came to Earth, it fell to Superman to battle him to a standstill…and the death!...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 4th, 2009
We want to try something new here with Comic Impact 2.0; On Thursdays we are going to post previews for some books that are due out the following week.
This time where going to take a look at Flash Rebirth # 3 written by Geoff Johns with art by Ethan Van Sciver.
Remember to check out our POW ( Pick of the Week) Podcast on Friday night where myself (Simon), Sheldon, and Andy geek out to discuss the week’s shipment in comic books! We talk about the titles that had the most impact on characters and plot, new releases, the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 4th, 2009
Perennial movie tough guy Michael Madsen provides the voice of Kilowog, the enforcer with a heart, in Green Lantern: First Flight, the next DC Universe original animated PG-13 movie.
Madsen has been cast as the heavy guy throughout his busy career, gaining widespread acclaim as Mr. Blonde in Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs. His lengthy list of credits include roles in films like The Natural, Thelma & Louise, both volumes of Kill Bill, Wyatt Earp, Free Willy, Die Another Day, and Donnie Brasco. He drew rave reviews...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 3rd, 2009
I was just reading Amazing Spider-Man #596 and there was an add for the Nick Fury action figure I’ve been harping on here at Comic Impact. Apparently Marvel has pulled back a bit on the requirements to get this figure as you only need to pay for a 3 month subscription to Marvel Digital Comics instead of a full year.
It is still a lot of money for what was going to be a free figure, but it looks like Marvel has updated their site with the optional 3 month subscription option after I posted my previous two blogs on the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 3rd, 2009
So the other day we had a talk about the Nick Fury 3 3/4″ Marvel Universe figure by Hasbro that you can get for free. Here is the official low down on how you can get your hands on this figure:
First you have to purchase a subscription to Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited™ and then you have to pay $4.99 for shipping and handling ($6.99 Canadian).
Now fans, will you buy this Nick Fury action figure for around $65.00? because after adding the subscription fee and the shipping and handling fee, that is what Marvel is...
Posted by Mathew Hyde, on June 2nd, 2009
What you gonna to do when they come for you? Ask Bad Boy because it’s Trade Tuesday and I’m bringing you a super creator team up! The comic legend Frank Miller teams up with Brit super artist Simon Bisley to bring what I’d like to say was a forgotten gem of story lost in the mists of time. I’d like to say that but I can’t, so I’ll give you Bad Boy, an interesting blip of story lost in the mists of time. Originally published as a serial in the British GQ magazine it must have seemed like a great idea at the time. Bring...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 1st, 2009
Hey Comic Impacters,
Man we really need to come up with a better name for you fine folks for the web site… Anyway, it’s finally here!!! Our first big leap into the unknown: a redesign of your favorite comic book web site (and mine), Comic Impact- or Comic Impact 2.0! I mentioned earlier that we have some big plans, and this redesign is really only the very tip of a massive ice burg waiting to sink the Titanic that is your love for comics….ok maybe not the best analogy but you get the idea.
We really hope you...
Posted by Hollie Bennett, on June 1st, 2009
Yes, if you are a gamer than chances are you know that E3 is taking place in L.A. right now. Due to this I have decided to make the theme of this Manga Monday about gaming.
Now as you are probably aware (you do read my posts, right?) I went to London MCM Expo last weekend and I actually did buy some manga. Yes, I know its hard to believe but I didn’t actually spend all of my money on cocktails in China Town. The manga I bought caught my eye instantly because it is actually the manga version of my favourite video game! Now...
Posted by Mathew Hyde, on June 1st, 2009
As we head to the end of David Tennant’s stint as the 10th Doctor, all eyes are on Matt Smith stepping up as the 11th Doctor, and his new assistant… Karen Gillan.
The relatively unknown 21 year old Scottish actress previously appeared in the Doctor Who story Fires of Pompei as the fortune telling daughter.
This will be her highest profile role to date. In an interview with the BBC new chief of DW, Steven Moffat, he described her as “”funny, and clever, and gorgeous, and sexy… or Scottish, which is...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on June 1st, 2009
Well kids if you are doing the math and keeping score then you know that June 1st is the six month mark since we started Comic Impact! It’s fitting too because while myself (Sheldon), Simon, and Andy are all local to L.A., we managed to get Butmac out to the West Coast for this monumental day to take part in some photos, a few beers, and comics!
Here are a couple pictures of Andy guzzling his second Bloody Mary with myself smiling gorgeously in the background, and Butmac giving the gun to his friend -D-. We had a brief...
