Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 31st, 2010
On Free Comic Book Day, if you were lucky, then you could have gotten yourself a copy of War of the Supermen #0, which introduced this new storyline. I was looking forward to this book and I had high hopes. Now it is over with issue number four. Did this series leave me with a happy ending? The cover had “Kneel Before Zod!” so maybe.
Before I tell you the answer, here is my review of War of the Supermen #4.
This story takes place in the middle of the Hundred Minute War and we see different parts of the world, as...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on May 26th, 2010
Words, words, words. I’ve been thinking a lot about words this past week. Specifically, I’ve been thinking about the words used by comic book characters, but I’m getting ahead of myself. What got me thinking about words was Zatanna #1 so let’s talk about that.
Zatanna is a new series starring Zatanna Zatara, sometimes member of the Justice League, she’s a magician with actual magical powers. That’s really all you need to know about the character in advance. Oh, and of course, the words. Zatanna ...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on May 20th, 2010
Oh comics. I love you so, there are so many good stories you tell, but, there is something amiss between us. I’m sorry comics, but it has to be said: all the banners, all the epic fights, all the deaths, I’m all tuckered out. Please comics, it’s not you, it’s me, please can you stop the endless event books? Please can you give me stand alone stories and relatable characters?
Dear reader,
Have you had this conversation lately? Maybe not directly at comics like me, but are you also burnt out from our diet...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 17th, 2010
Here it is folks, it’s the official Comic Impact ‘Iron Man 2′ podcast! Where we’ll be talking about the latest hit film from Marvel Studios.
Find out whether in this film, if the guys think the Iron Man film franchise is better than in it was for the first film? Find out how Sheldon, Dana and Simon felt about Mickey Rourke’s performance. Hear what exactly were Simon’s thoughts about Gwyneth Paltrow in the film. Dana says she enjoyed Spider-man 3 more than anyone, and also did you know that...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on May 13th, 2010
Welcome everyone to the pick of the week podcast for the week of May 5th. Join Sheldon, Dana and Simon and we talk about the best and worst in comics. Dana had pick this week and chose X-Men: Hellbound #1 although the guys were convinced it should have been Batman & Robin #12.
On this episode a number of heated debates, including a discussion about Avengers: The Origin #2 and whether or not retelling of classic stories is a good thing. Also, a look at Uncanny X-Men #524 and the reveal of who Wolverine’s best friend...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on May 7th, 2010
Toby Jones is said to be wrapping up negotiations to play Arnim Zola in Captain America: The First Avenger. Jones is a British actor who you might recognize from Frost/Nixon or you may recall his role voicing Dobby the House Elf in the Harry Potter films.
The character Arnim Zola was created by Jack Kirby making his first appearance in Captain America #208. Zola is a mad scientist, a biochemist who has teamed up a number of times with Red Skull to promote the nazi agenda. He also engineered several artificial bodies which...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on May 5th, 2010
One great thing about the comics medium is it’s ability to give us MORE of what we want. You can continue a show without committing the cast, you can produce a sequel to a movie without the big budget of special effects and you can even rejuvenate loved characters and stories in a stimulating new way. I am reminded of this because I read a comic this week based on a property popular during my childhood. So if you’ll indulge me, let’s step back into the 80s and take a look at Fraggle Rock.
Having not...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 27th, 2010
Last weekend was Wizard World Anaheim 2010 and we got the chance to talk with comic great Phil Jimenez (Infinite Crisis,Wonder Woman,Amazing Spider-Man). We talked about his up coming book, the all new Essential Wonder Woman Encyclopedia, it is the ultimate guide to the Amazon Princess!Dana also got to talk about one of her favorite characters in Comics,Tempest, his origin and his role in DC’s Blackest Night. We also talked about one of Simon’s favorite Spider-man story lines of all time American Son
Phil also talked...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on April 23rd, 2010
As comic fans we’re always guessing what will come next for our favorite characters and creators. We bitch when we don’t like something and we beg for more of what we do. In my experience I don’t often get my way but I recently experienced a bought of serious instant gratification concerning my hopes for the Young Avengers.
If you listened to the POW podcast for April 14th, you’ll have heard me go on about my love for the Young Avengers and how glad I was to see this team play a part in Siege. I also...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on April 22nd, 2010
This week’s Pick of the Week goes to Sheldon, as Dana had the pick last week. Join Sheldon, Simon, Rob and Dana, as they guide you through the week’s best comics. It was a good week for comics let me tell you that!
Aside from all the usual comic book banter, you’ll get an exclusive and heated debate on the art of Alex Ross. As well as Simon admitting to getting a Captain Cold tattoo, if people send him enough money! A lot of hilarity in this episode, and as I mentioned, some awesome comics including some hit...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on April 20th, 2010
A couple of weeks ago I made a trip to San Francisco for WonderCon and thanks to the Image Comics panel, was introduced to “Turf” a new comic series penned by on-air personality Jonathan Ross, with art from Tommy Lee Edwards. I knew who Ross was but even with him attached to the project I wasn’t immediately sold on picking this book up. Then I saw the cover and learned that “Marvel 1985″ artist Edwards was on the series. The two collaborating was enough to get me cautiously optimistic about the...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on April 15th, 2010
I’ve made no secret of my opinion about the typical comics being released from BlueWater Comics. They generally cash in on poorly put together comics about celebrities and while I can’t fault them for trying to capitalize on fan purchasing, I wish that their comics were better quality. They have a great opportunity to get people who are not comic fans into shops and introduce them to the medium, but the products they are putting out are more likely to act as a warning that comics are cheesy and filled with bad art. To be...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on April 14th, 2010
Thanks for joining us at Comic Impact again as we guide you through this week’s selection of the finest comic books. If this is your first time listening in on the Pick Of The Week podcast, then thanks for coming along, we’re always glad to see new faces! Ok, now that my pre-school teacher (or whatever that was) impression has ended, let’s get down to business.
It’s a full house this week, and the joy is being cast far and wide as Dana has the pick of the week, and not to mention that she is joined by...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on April 13th, 2010
If you’ve been keeping up with the site you’ll remember that a couple of weeks ago I reported that Gareth David-Lloyd, the actor who portrayed Ianto Jones on “Torchwood”, was going to be writing a comic strip about his character for Torchwood Magazine. A press release came in today with more details about the strip including the announcement that Pia Geurra was supplying the art. Torchwood Magazine Issue #21 will be in stores on April 15th or May 11th in the United States. Below is the press release.
Press...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on April 10th, 2010
Welcome to part 3, the final chapter, of my WonderCon wrap-up. We’ve heard about the Aspen Comics panel, Image Comics panel and the DC Brightest Day panel so far. But of course panels aren’t the only fun to be had at conventions. I also got to chat with a lot of great people and pick up little facts. Below I have a couple of random facts I happened upon as well as some pictures from my weekend.
Random Facts
Frank Cho inks with Micron technical pens, sizes .08 and .005, not brushes as many...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on April 9th, 2010
Welcome to part 2 of my WonderCon wrap-up. Let’s review a couple of general notes before we begin, any panel recaps are not claimed as strict transcripts, most are just the gist of what was said, unless there is something in quotes. Anything in Italics is tangents and commentary by yours truly. Also, panels may contain spoilers. Please enjoy below information from the Image Comics panel and the DC Brightest Day panel. I’ve broken things down into categories of discussion, hopefully it’s easy to follow.
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Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on April 8th, 2010
This past weekend I got to go to my first ever WonderCon and I thought I’d bring you guys back some news and the like. A couple of general notes before we begin, any panel recaps are not claimed as strict transcripts, most are just the gist of what was said, unless there is something in quotes. Anything in Italics is tangents and commentary by yours truly. Also, panels may contain spoilers. That being said lets begin.
I’m guessing most of you reading are curious about the panels that make conventions so exciting. ...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on March 31st, 2010
This week on the Comic Impact POW podcast we were one man, or should I say one Time Lord, down. Rob, fondly referred to as 11 was missing because he was busy hanging off the TARDIS
Never worry because Sheldon, Simon and Dana picked up the slack for the good Doctor, talking about all the biggest comics of the week! Sheldon preached the Gospel of Captain America #604 and told us all about the latest stories in “the book”, Simon, who had the pick, SHOCKED THE WORLD, by not picking the return of Kitty Pryde in Uncanny...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on March 30th, 2010
With the huge success of Iron Man the movie and the excitement leading up to Iron Man 2 on May 7th, you can’t fault companies for wanting to merchandise. I’ve seen all sorts of things, from shirts, to frisbees (yes frisbees), to phone accessories with the Iron Man logo, colors and likeness all being sold to capitalize on what has become a very popular character even outside the regular comic buying community. What I didn’t expect to see however is limited edition Iron Man cologne from Diesel.
Yup! That’s...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on March 29th, 2010
The great fun of being part of this site is i can pretty much post anything I like as long as it’s geeky in some way. WELL, do I have a tasty treat for you….
Every year at Passover my family get’s together and I play with my food. I use matzo and the weird brown stuff on the table (whatever it is, i call it cement) to create masterpieces, or at least try.
This year I began construction of a rectangular shape and my friend insisted she knew that I was making a TARDIS. Of course, once she said that I wanted...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on March 28th, 2010
At this moment at least 1/3 of the geek population is counting down the the April 3rd premier of Doctor Who (April 17th in the US). Everyone is excited and terrified to see how Matt Smith will hold up, especially having to follow David Tennant’s run. The good news is, we are only 6 days away from the release, the bad news is, for some the return to the Who-verse is bitter-sweet.
The return of Doctor Who has brought out a resurgence of fans who are desperate to see Torchwood back on air. They want to see the continued...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on March 27th, 2010
I’m typing this having just heard the news myself, Dick Giordano, comic legend has passed away at the age of 77 after complications from pneumonia. I could give you a dry list of all the books he worked on, all the individuals he introduced to the industry and tell you about how he got his start, but I’m not going to. I’d rather keep this genuine and express what this loss means to me as an Inker. Bear with me:
I can’t stress enough the huge impact this man has had on the comics industry and on my life...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on March 24th, 2010
Hey guys and gals did you know that sometimes there is a daylight savings time change in the US and not in the UK? Totally true, and as a result Rob’s schedule got all askew comparatively and he did not join us this week. The good news is, you still get to listen to the rantings of Simon, Sheldon and Dana.
This week, in addition to our general comic discussion we make a couple of announcement about Comic Impact and we get in a pretty heated debate fueled by Sheldon’s war against completists.
Also included Dana rants...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on March 23rd, 2010
Good news Comic Impact fans! If you simply can’t get enough of Comic Impact and you want to declare your love to the world, now you can. In addition to owning our 2010 Comic Impact t-shirt (Coming Soon) you can now become a fan of Comic Impact on Facebook.
That’s right we now officially have a Comic Impact page where you can stay updated on the latest CI shenanigans and chat with everyone on the site about what you thought of our articles, picks and general hygiene.
Some of you might remember we had a Facebook...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on March 17th, 2010
If you’re reading this I’m thinking you’re looking to listen to the next POW Podcast. GOOD NEWS…IT”S UP! Just what do we have in store for you this time?
Well, Rob is a no show as Dana hooked him up with a friend at her favorite sex club, but don’t be concerned, he’ll be back next week and only slightly bruised. This time ’round we have Dana, Sheldon and Simon talking you through the best and worst of the week of March 10th.
Take a listen as Sheldon tells about his hard on for Kevin...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on March 17th, 2010
From time to time, a character is introduced into the comics universe in a different medium (tv, movie , books) and is such a hit they get written in to the corresponding comics. After a mostly positive reception, Terry McGinnis, from the Batman Beyond cartoon, will be featured in a six-issue mini-series, appropriately titled Batman Beyond.
The series, starting in June, will be penned by Adam Beechen with art by Ryan Benjamin. Beechen is the perfect writer for the task as he has a history of writing in animation (Batman The...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on March 5th, 2010
Do you enjoy gratuitous cursing, monkeys and the clash? Well then you’ve come to the right place! Hell, even if you don’t like that stuff it’s a good place to be (and let’s be honest, who DOESN’T like monkeys?). Join Dana and Simon as they talk with Marvel mega-writer Daniel Way about his various projects and what’s to come.
In this episode, find out the origin of the name Daken as well as how the hoot to pronounce it! Listen as we learn a bit about Daniel’s start in comics and discover...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on March 1st, 2010
So what do you get when you mix Doctor Who, Incognito,James Bond and a whole lot of mind altering drugs? Casanova Book 1: Luxuria by Matt Fraction and Gabrial Ba. Mind you I mean that in the nicest possible way, but this comic is quite an experience.
Rob and I have loved this book for a while so I thought I would use our new Book of the Month feature to force Simon to read it too. Good news is that Simon loved the book, well what he understood of it, well even the parts that he didn’t understand.
So join the gang as we...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on February 24th, 2010
This pick of the week podcast is a hoot and a half as Sheldon and Dana talk you through the noteable comics from the week of February 17th. But where are our French Captain and our British Bobby? Well, I should probably tell you they have the Clam…that’s like the Clap but way worse.
We’ll tell you more about the torrid affair that led to our boys’ ailment and try to fill the gaping hole in your hearts that in creates.
This week, Sheldon talks all about the wonders of Vibranium and how the Marvel Universe is obsessed...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on February 23rd, 2010
Hey Impactees! This past weekend Simon and I (Dana) took a trip to the 2010 Long Beach Comic Expo. It was a smaller event but we found a lot of great people to talk to including site favorite J.T. Krul. The video below has part 1 of a 2 part interview I did with him about all of his upcoming projects.
Press play to see us discuss J.T.’s upcoming work for DC comics, including this Wednesday’s Blackest Night: Green Arrow!
Find out what other future classic DC comics J.T. has in the works and hear from the man himself...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 19th, 2010
Hey there ComicImpact readers. You may remember us mentioning a signing with the great Len Wein (Wolverine Creator) coming up at our current Store of the Month, Galaxy of Comics. Well, it was fantastic so we thought we would ask him a few questions about “Human Target” and his upcoming project “DC Universe Legacies”. So check out the video mini cast with the legendary Len Wein also make sure to subscribe to the podcast. As we have more great interviews in the works for you, we’ll be talking to...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on February 17th, 2010
Hey guys and gals welcome to this weeks pick of the week podcast! Join Simon, Rob and Dana as they talk about some of the weeks best and most intriguing comics. This podcast will answer all the burning questions you didn’t even know you had.
Dana has the pick this week, what book was a HIT with her?
What book is Rob so passionate about it made him leave early so he could go write all about it? (I could tell you but it’s a SECRET.)
And what book TRIPPED Simon out with it’s awesome art and moving storyline?
Also...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on February 12th, 2010
As we come towards the conclusion of DC’s epic Blackest Night story we are all excited and looking ahead to the follow up, Brightest Day. Before the days of the color war and eventually Blackest Night, these stories were quite contained within the Green lantern titles, never really effecting the outside world.
Geoff Johns took a great risk and allowed the rich history of the lanterns to bleed into other titles changing the course of a lot of key books. At first i was a little concerned. Having read some Green Lantern,...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on February 10th, 2010
Welcome to the Pick Of The Week podcast everyone, for the first month of the second month of 2010 (get your head around that one why don’t you..). You’ll be joined by Simon, Sheldon, Rob and Dana this week for the usual round of weekly goodies and badies in the comic world. Simon has the pick this time, as Rob had it last week, and let me tell you, if you think you knew Simon.. think again when he reveals his pick!!
This episode features the milestone of a third week of more theories being thrown around about the...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on February 10th, 2010
I want to tell you a story of something that recently IMPACTed my life. And by impacted I mean slapped me in the face with amazing!
I just found out that there is a new animated Batman film in the works and the news gets better from there. The name of the film slated for release sometime this year (maybe in time for San Diego Comic Con?) is Batman:Under the Red Hood or Batman: Under the Hood depending on who you ask. At any rate it tells the story of the Red Hood as told by Judd Winick in the comics starting with Batman...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on February 3rd, 2010
This week’s pick of the week drops in the hands of one Rob Andrews, so follow us on the podcast as Rob, Simon, Sheldon (reborn!) and Dana guide you through a very meaty and exciting week of cool comics.
On this week’s podcast, you can expect some more theories being thrown around, especially when it comes down to Blackest Night action, and future Avengers action. Expect some of the comics talked about this week to surprise some of the Comic Impact staff, as some books have had a real switch up in art teams and stories,...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on February 2nd, 2010
If you’re been up all night and are addicted to Comic Impact, you by now of course have listened to out first ever “Book of the Month” podcast, for the month of January. The gang talked about Fables Volume 1 and we had an awesome time. If you haven’t been stalking this site as you should, you can listen to that podcast now. Now would be good. Let me know when you’re done.
Finished? Great. Now that you enjoyed the hell out of that one I’m glad to announce that I, Dana, Matt Fraction fan extraordinaire...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on February 1st, 2010
It’s the start of a new year, which means it’s the start of a new feature here at ComicImpact.com. Janurary 2010 welcomes the start of the new ‘Book Of The Month’ podcast for the site! On the 1st day of every given month, we will deliver a new Book Of The Month podcast. This is where each of us podcasters here on the site, take turns picking a TPB for us each to all read once a month, and we review it for you.
To start the new year off, Janurary’s book is picked by Rob, and he’s chosen the Fables...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on January 20th, 2010
Welcome to the Comic Impact Pick of the Week podcast. Join Simon, Sheldon and Dana as they discuss the best comics that January 13th had to offer. This weeks pick managed the impossible as the Vertigo Guy and Aspenite, Simon and Dana, were in agreement about the best comic of the week!
Dana had the pick this week and after hours of debating chose Daytripper 2 by Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba. She also shares her concern that the contents of Batgirl 6 are pointing to the inevitable death of Dick Grayson.
Simon has an emotional moment...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 13th, 2010
It’s a new year and we’ve got a lot to talk about. The BIG MARVEL event that has been in the works for the past 8 years, does it live up to the hype? What did we think of Marvel Siege? Simon falls back in love with Tim Drake after reading Red Robin. Sheldon is not sure how he feels about New Mutants but he knows that he likes Illyana Rasputin
Dana, well we all know she does not enjoy fun, this time she tells us what she thinks of “Thor Speak.” We also talk about someone coming back in a future issue of Uncanny...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on January 11th, 2010
Here at Comic Impact we try to keep you up to date with breaking news in the comic book world. That includes comic book movies and this past week has had quite a few shakeups in big comic productions.
Yesterday there was news of a recast in the Thor movie slated for release in 2011. Fandral, a member of the Warriors Three who was originally set to be portrayed by Stuart Townsend, who you may recall from his portrayal as Dorian Gray in the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen film, has been recast. The role will now be played by...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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Posted by Rob Andrews, on September 21st, 2009
Welcome back one and all, to the Pick Of The Week podcast for the comics of September 16th 2009. After Simon got his pick last week, now it’s Dana’s turn to have her pick, but surprisingly she doesn’t chose the second issue of a series that got its first issue as a Pick of the Week a while back.
So sit in, open wide, and let Simon, Dana & Rob give you your weekly dose of hardcore comic-book banter. It’s a Sheldon-less show this week unfortunatly, because on Sunday it was his birthday, so we told...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on September 16th, 2009
Comics are back on wednesday this week and Dana has the pick. Will she make Sheldon cry by not making Captain America: Reborn #3 the pick? Will she make Simon use his red lantern ring by not choosing Blackest Night #3 ? Or will she blow everyone’s mind and choose Vengeance of the Moon Knight #1
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Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on September 16th, 2009
If you’ve been on the iTunes homepage lately, you might have happened upon the Mayhem iTunes LP. I first heard about it through a friend but it got a lot of attention while it was featured on iTunes. This package is available only on iTunes 9 or later, and for only $1.99 it is insanely worth your money.
If you search iTunes for “Mayhem” you’ll be directed towards an album called “Tyrese Gibson’s MAYHEM! (Comic Book and Single)”. Already your interest may be piqued but it’s...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on September 9th, 2009
I am sure your asking your self why are we posting the Comic Impact pull list today. Well Due to the Labor Day holiday here in the United States comics don’t come out today They will come out Thursday so here is what Sheldon,Simon,Dana will be reading this week. Rob will still get his comics on Thursday since he lives in England..
Simon has the pick this week it is going to be a hard week for him since Blackest Night: Batman continues also is the end of the Dead@17 Afterbirth and there is a all new G-Man Cape Crisis ...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on September 7th, 2009
Gather round one and all, and listen to the very first POW for the month of September, in this jolly year of two thousand and nine! Join the gang this week as Rob, Dana, Simon & Sheldon, discuss some of the comics that came out for what was an arguably slow week for new publishings. But fear not, as the guys manage to pick out the very best of the best, in what there was on offer! Prepare to be scared out of your skin, as Rob reveals he may not be the true Matt Fraction fan that he lets on to be, that Simon got a little...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on September 2nd, 2009
it is time to look at the Comic Impact staff pull list what they are reading this week for the first week of September .this week Rob has the pick we he pick something like Deadpool 15 or will he go with Marvel Zombies Return: Spider-Man by Fred Van Lente.
Sheldon had the pick last week but I know he can’t wait to talk to us about Incognito #6. Simon can’t wait to read Jeff Lemire’s Sweet Tooth.. and Dana know what’s going on in Invincible Iron Man.
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on September 1st, 2009
It is war at the Comic Impact office as Sheldon, Dana, Butmac, Simon and long time listener Carlos team up for this special podcast.
The story of the year, the milestone in comics…Disney buys Marvel.
Will Dana go read Jonas Brothers vs Thunderbolts? Does Butmac love the idea of The Punisher and Goofy joining forces for a limited series? Does Simon think the Hulk Pooh bear is the best idea of all time? How does Sheldon feel about Ed Brubaker doing a Captain Mickey Reborn story line?
All this and more on this episode of...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 31st, 2009
Join Dana, Simon and Rob as we talk to Freddie E Williams II (Flash, Final Crisis Aftermath: Run) about his new book The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics
Give this Episode a listen and find out what Freddie does in his sleep, the story of Uncanny X-Men #272 and it’s IMPACT on him, and follow the friendly debate about digital vs. traditional art.
As if that weren’t enough, in this episode exclusively we find out about Earth 22 Superman, and why he turns Rob on!!
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 31st, 2009
So it is the last week of August the Comic Impact team is about to kick some ass as this week Sheldon has the pick of the week. He goes with a classic New Avengers # 56.This is the 4th time this comic has been the pick of the week since issue 50.
They also talk about a zombie love story , how Simon is enjoying Flash because of Tom Katers’s great podcast and found out who looks like Mark McGwire in the Marvel U, as we talk about Blackest Night: Titans #1,Batman and Robin #3,The Flash: Rebirth #4,Deadpool...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 25th, 2009
Sheldon is back from buying his new Brubaker hat and is back with the Pick of the Week. Will he go with Batman and Robin # 3 or will he pick something like Fantastic Four #570 with Jonathan Hickman teamed up with superstar artist, Dale Eaglesham or maybe The Flash: Rebirth #4 (of 5). I know Simon, Rob and Dana can’t wait for Green Lantern #45 and Blackest Night: Titans #1 (of 3)….. I guess we’re just going to have to wait for the last pick of the week in august to find out.
What Sheldon will pick since...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 24th, 2009
Hey everyone, unless you’re living under a rock you’ve probably heard about Blackest Night DC’s major zombie-toting, hero-killing and in general darkness bringing event. Amongst the mini-series to supplement this event is a book premiering this week called Blackest Night: Titans, a 3 issue story from writer J.T. Krul and artist Ed Benes.
Download this podcast as we talk to J.T. Krul about Blackest Night:Titans, as well as some of his upcoming work for Aspen Comics including his pet project Mindfield, Fathom...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 24th, 2009
As Sheldon is away in La La Land dreaming sweet dreams of Ed Brubaker this week, you’ll be joined by Simon, Rob and Comic Impact newcomer, Dana, as they talk about some of the finest comics to hit the shelves this week. Dana has the POW this week so it’s going to be an exciting episode for you listeners out there. Not only do you get to hear about the comics being discussed, you’ll get to know a little more about Rob’s romantic date with Earth-2 Superman, Simon’s sexy boils, and Dana’s fantasies...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on August 20th, 2009
Hey all who have been impacted, I’m new to the site, so I thought I would post a little something about a comic that came out this week, Batgirl #1. Hopefully it’ll give you all a glimpse into the sick, opinionated head that is Dana.
Barbara Gordon is my favorite character. I loved her as Batgirl, I love her as Oracle, and I’ll always hold onto my foolish hope that she’ll one day be Batgirl again. I SERIOUSLY doubt that will ever happen, but here’s to hoping. I am writing this on the day the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 17th, 2009
It is a new week and the comic impact team is not the same as before as this week Simon and Rob are doing the POW podcast as Sheldon is looking for a new Brubaker hat and the new comic impact staff member Dana joins the team for this weeks Pick of the week and since she is the new kid on the block around here she gets to pick the best comic of the week.
So make sure to get your comics this week and join Rob, Dana and Simon for the POW podcast.
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Dana’s Pull List
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