Posted by Ian Candish, on September 2nd, 2010
What? Another week has gone by? Well, that can only mean it’s time for yet another Pick Of The Week podcast! Ian has the pick this week and he uses it to display his gargantuan man-crush on Robert Kirkman. As always he’s joined by Simon and as never before he’s also joined by a recent addition to Comic Impact, Ken, who fills in this week for Sheldon who’s out interviewing for a job. Psh, a likely story.
It’s a pretty off the wall podcast with discussions ranging from last weeks comics (duh!)...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 31st, 2010
Stop the press! Green Arrow is dead! Well just from looking at the cover I’d say so. But now on with the review of Green Arrow #3. Also, does anyone still say “stop the press”?
Last time we saw Oliver Queen he had just been shot in the head by an arrow which left him for dead. Who was the unknown assassin who was trying to kill him? I was thinking the issue would of open with his sidekick Roy Harper, aka Arsenal (Red Arrow) taking down his Oliver as payback for the stuff that went down in the ‘Rise and...
Posted by John Mueller, on August 29th, 2010
Pixar Animation Studios has always had a keen eye for finding truly unique and individualistic artistic talents to create visually stunning ways to drive their stories forward. In the highly stylized opening title sequence for their fourth film, Monsters Inc., the notable influence of 1950’s animation began to appear. Of the many talented artists working at the studio, four names are most commonly associated with pushing this distinctive look forward: Lou Romano, Don Shank, Nate Wragg and, last but certainly not least, Scott...
Posted by John Mueller, on August 26th, 2010
For those of us living in the L.A. area there is a sensational art/signing event at Gallery Nucleus this Saturday evening, August 28th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Firstly, the brilliant illustrator William Stout will be on hand to sign copies of his new fantasy art collection Hallucinations as well as his 2011 Zombies wall calendar (for more on his work that has shown at Gallery Nucleus see here and here.) Stout is a living legend having worked on comic books, album covers, as a production designer on films like Conan and Pan’s...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 24th, 2010
A few months back I picked DC Universe Legacies #1 as my Pick Of The Week, and I was hoping that it would still be good after #1 and now I’m posting a review of #4 and I can say I still loving this book! It tells us the story of the DC Universe through the eyes of man on the street, Paul Lincoln, an NYPD officer.
Now there is a new wave of heroes joining the DC Universe team such as the original Teen Titans. Although one of my favorite parts of this series so far has to be when the two Flash’s ( Jay Garrick and...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 20th, 2010
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Pushed over the edge of sanity,Jason Todd couldn’t watch as Gotham City erupted into Chaos and spiraled out of control.Instead he picked up Batman’s cowl himself,becoming an even darker version of the Dark Knight. With his own version of the Batcave deep within the subway tunnels of Gotham,Jason Todd will do anything to hold onto the Mantel of the Bat.
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When you first look at Jason Todd as Batman you’ve got to ask yourself “do you feel lucky as he is armed from head to...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 19th, 2010
One of the best things at Comic Con is looking at all the cool collectibles that you wish you had the money for. Sometime they are a tease of what’s to come and you have to wait to buy them. So here are some pictures for you to enjoy. We can’t wait to get our hands on and post reviews of these collectibles for you. Make sure to hold on tight to that change that is in your pockets!
Captain America and Iron Man PVC Statues from Kotobukiya
Blackest Night may be over, but DC Direct have Black Hand and Hal Jordan busts that...
Posted by Ian Candish, on August 14th, 2010
DC Direct has set out to turn some heads with it’s “Cover Girls of the DC Universe” line of statues which are sculpted after different DC covers drawn by super star artist Adam Hughes. Each statue is quite stunning in it’s own right but one that really stands out from the crowd is Zatanna.
Cover Girls of the DC Universe Zatanna is sculpted by Jack Mathews and inspired by the cover to Catwoman #58. The statue is 10″ tall x 4 1/2″ wide x 4 1/2″ long. Zatanna was the second statue...
Posted by Ian Candish, on August 11th, 2010
One of the biggest surprises of 2010 has been how great the new Flash series has been. Geoff Johns’ writing has been great but what has really made this series spectacular has been the amazing art by Francis Manapul.
At this years Comic Con we got a chance to talk with him and he told us about working on Flash, the future of the series and what’s going on with him soon.
Ian Candish
Ian@Comicimpact.com
Posted by John Mueller, on August 9th, 2010
In the time I’ve been writing and producing the Sequential Sunday column I’ve always chosen as my subject matter a certain creator, publishing company, or gallery event. I’m going to go against my own grain this time and choose (of all things) a promotional item, namely the British press kit produced to herald what was, at the time, the upcoming Watchmen movie’s release.
What looks at first like a plain brown box actually conceals this behemoth of a press kit.
Now, movie promo items are usually a pretty...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 6th, 2010
On this weeks Figure Friday we are going to take a look at the Comic Con Exclusive Plastic Man this is the first time we get to see him as a part of the DC Universe Classics line.
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There is no Package Description yet MattyCollector.com has this to say about this Exclusive SDCC 2010 figure.
One of the SDCC figures we know you’re stoked to see is the one and only malleable immortal, Plastic Man. Being that he’s a super hero and all, we felt his packaging should be equally impressive and here’s your...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 5th, 2010
To thank all the great Cosplayers at this year San Diego Comic-Con we’re doing something different for this month’s “Cosplay Girl of the month.” For your viewing enjoyment here are some of the great costumes we saw this year.And yeah boys the Cosplay girl of the month will be back in September. Trust me you will love her!
Scott Pilgrim Cosplayers
Wonder Woman
Ex Cosplay Girl of the Month (January 2010) Meagan VanBurkleo as Velocity
Poison Ivy
Rogue
Suitcase Armor Iron Man with Spider-Woman (Julia Carpenter)
Ex...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 2nd, 2010
I don’t know about you, but my favorite comic of all time is Watchmen #4, and last week at the San Diego Comic Con’, we got the chance to talk to the comic genius Dave Gibbons. Though this time around we talk about one of his new projects and how it will impact the world of comics.
Join us as we take look at Manga Studios, to find out how the digital age is helping comic book artists, like Dave Gibbons.
For more on Manga Studios, make sure to check out their site and stay tuned to Comic Impact as we still have a...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 2nd, 2010
I don’t know a lot about Green Arrow to be honest, sure I know he looks like Robin Hood and he is a member of the Justice League, or one of these DC team books, but that’s all.
This and The Flash comic are the only Brightest Day books that I am reading. Now for the two issues in a row J.T. Krul has made me a fan of Green Arrow. The story starts right after the end of the first issue as Hal Jordan comes to check up on his old friend Ollie Queen, who is now living in the forest. As Ollie tells Hal Jordan “You...
Posted by Ian Candish, on July 31st, 2010
The new Flash series by Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul is only up to issue four and already it’s one of the books I look forward to the most every month. The reintroduction of Barry Allen into the modern DC Universe has been done flawlessly. They’ve shown how he’s a man truly out of time who is unfamiliar with modern life. They have also made a point of showing that Barry and Iris aren’t jumping right back into their old relationship, they’re taking things slow which seems very natural.
Issue...
Posted by Christina Flores, on July 29th, 2010
Anyone reading my reviews knows how much I love Scott Snyder’s American Vampire. I was lucky enough to get the chance to talk with him, fresh off his new exclusive DC contract while we were down at San Diego Comic Con. Find out what is coming in the next story arc for our favorite vampires and learn more about the origins of the different “clans.” Also, hear about what it was like working with Stephen King. So pick up the final chapter in the first story arc of this amazing book by this incredible writer...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 28th, 2010
In my opinion, one of the best new comics to have come out in the past year is Jeff Lemire’s ‘Sweet Tooth’ from Vertigo Comics, and recently we got the chance to talk to Jeff Lemire about ‘Sweet Tooth’ and the rest of his upcoming works over at DC Comics such as Superboy.
Join us as we find out the origins of ‘Sweet Tooth’ and how Smallville (not the tv show) will have a big impact on his run in ‘Superboy’.
Be sure to look for more videos all week long as we will be posting our...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 28th, 2010
A lot of big announcements came out of San Diego Comic Con this past week, and whether you were there or not it will be likely that you’ve heard about some of them. I wasn’t fortunate enough to be there this past week, unlike everyone else on the Comic Impact team, but I was able to watch the news flow in from afar. I tell you what though dear readers, I had a heck of a time catching up on all the announcements and news since I only came back home from France on the last day of Comic Con’. There are some really...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on July 27th, 2010
So as you may have guessed from this article, I made it out of Comic Con 2010 alive… just barely though. You will all be happy to know that I have full site in both eyes! On top of all that I got a chance to interview one of my favorite writers from last year!! Nooo not Brubaker, but the one and only Hugo nominated Paul Cornell! You know and love him from Captain Britain and MI-13 as well as the Marvel MAX series Wisdom.
Check out the interview where we get to talk to him a bit about his new on-going series Knight and...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 19th, 2010
The new Batman film is starting filming right now in the streets of New York City. Ok maybe not, it looks like Russell Brand was spotted in lower Manhattan Saturday wearing a Batman costume and Luis Guzman as they filming for the remake of Arthur.
If you look closely, you’ll notice that his “utility belt” has tiny bottles of liquor, a flask, a shot glass, some exploding confetti. I know I would ad bottle of Jagermeister on my utility belt. The new version of Arthur has been written by Peter Baynham he has work on stuff...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 17th, 2010
After years of long, sleepless nights asking yourself “where did Bruce go at the end of Batman R.I.P?” well now we know. Thanks to writer Grant Morrison and artist Tony Daniel. Now we’re getting the missing chapter of Batman R.I.P just like the cover tells us. Sure I know that Grant Morrison’s writing can get a little confusing and I think he reads better in trade.
This is Bruce Wayne’s first appearance as Batman in almost two years. It is great timing as Doctor Hurt’s had a recent appearance...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 16th, 2010
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Long ago the Spectre defeated the Spirit of Wrath, exiling its physical manifestation to a black diamond called the Heart of Darkness, and so it remained until Dr. Bruce Gordon found a fragment — and was possessed by Eclipso. The Earthly incarnation of the Spirit of Wrath. During a lunar or solar eclipse, Gordon’s alter ego would grant him superhuman strength, light-powers and use him in its ancient schemes for control over all mortal beings. Since then, Eclipso has possessed others, and is ever ready...
Posted by Christina Flores, on July 15th, 2010
The amazing writer Scott Snyder of the hit American Vampire got some very exciting news. He will be exclusive to DC now that he is taking over as writer on Detective Comics in November. This is a big jump for Snyder’s career. I know I am very excited to see what he brings to Batman. Snyder had this to say on the DCU blog, The Source,
“As for the series, I want to play things pretty close to the vest for now, but I can tell you that it’ll star Batman, and will focus heavily on his CSI work and hardcore mysteries...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 15th, 2010
Next week is San Diego Comic Con, so it’s time for Entertainment Weekly to put up their Special Comic Con Preview. What’s the best thing you can put on the cover? A photo of Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan. I am sure that would get a lot of buzz on the internet. So much so that my mail box was full of it today.
Entertainment Weekly says:
As all of Hollywood (and many a costumed nerd) gears up for next week’s Comic-Con convention in San Diego, EW provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of next summer’s highly...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 14th, 2010
So are you reading Brightest Day? I am not, but I do love Deadman. Now why I am asking you that question? Because the people over at DC on the official blog posted this on Tuesday.
After the BLACKEST NIGHT comes the BRIGHTEST DAY, and if you’re still reeling from the amazing look of the DC DIRECT figures surrounding last year’s DCU-spanning event, you may need to sit down for this one.
Starting in March, DC DIRECT will kick off another series of high-quality and story-specific product, this time based around the hit bi-weekly...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 13th, 2010
Bat-fans can well and truly expect to have their favourite Gotham city completely shaken up this October, as there is news that David Finch is set to take over the reigns of Batman in an all new on-going title. That, and you’ve got changes to Grant Morrison’s ‘Batman & Robin’, and the upcoming ‘Knight and Squire‘ mini series by Paul Cornell!
Batman & Robin #16
With Grant Morrison bringing everything he’s done with ‘The Return of Bruce Wayne’ to a close in ‘Batman...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 12th, 2010
Being British myself, I feel it is my duty to deliver this piece of awesome news! Ever since having his British based title, ‘Captain Britain & MI13′ cancelled at Marvel, Paul Cornell appears to have taken his British writings to DC instead! Because starting in October this year, Paul is set to write a six issue mini series about Knight and Squire.
If you’ve been reading any of Grant Morrison’s ‘Batman’ comics over the past 2 years, then you’ll have seen these British counterparts...
Posted by Ian Candish, on July 12th, 2010
Tim Drake has been busy since he got back to Gotham City. First he had to fend off the League of Assassins, protect pretty much everyone he knows from the League, prevent Ra’s Al Ghul from obtaining the entire Wayne estate and then got his ass royally kicked by Ra’s. Now Red Robin is creating a “hit list” of villains to bring down. The list is prioritized so that by taking one person down it will lead to the next.
Lately Tim has been living in Wayne Tower with Dick, Damian and Alfred but he wants to...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on July 11th, 2010
The award for the ‘Most Sadistic Bastard of the Year’ goes to… Grant Morrison. Undeniably, the man writes good comics and he is an astonishly smart writer, but by God does he lather everything in mystery and cryptic mumbo-jumbo. Reading his current Batman comics is one of the most painstakingly agonising experiences I’ve ever been through, yet I love his work and the impact it leaves when he finally delivers the punch at the end of his stories.
Take this issue for example, Batman & Robin #13. Once...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 10th, 2010
The other day we got a chance to talk with Adam Beechen about his new project ‘Batman Beyond’ from DC Comics, based on the hit animated show with the same name. Beechen talks to us about what it is like working on a comic based on an animated show. He gives us some clues to the future storyline, and if you were a fan by the end of the first issue, then you’re going to love one of his answers. To find out how you can win a signed copy of ‘Batman Beyond #1′ signed by Adam himself, just sit right...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 9th, 2010
It’s pick of the week time here at comic impact and you’re really not going to want to miss this all new POW. This week Simon has the pick and he goes with one of his favorite people in the DC Universe, that’s right, The Flash # 3 by Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul . Simon is joined by ComicImpact staff member Ian as Rob is busy working on a secret mission. I guess we can tell you, he’s the new Milky Bar kid in the UK. Sheldon is busy trying to fix his bathroom after the sonic boom.
Simon and Ian talk...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 5th, 2010
So here it is, Wonder Woman #600. The last of the milestone issues from DC Comics this year. This is the one I know the least about as I am not big fan of Wonder Woman, and I know very little about her. I know the basic stuff, but you shouldn’t ask me who she was fighting in issue #350. For that, I would tell you to pick up the ‘Wonder Woman encyclopedia’ by Phil Jimenez and John Wells.
Now onto the review of this book. Just like the two other comics of this type, it is full of shorts stories, although this...
Posted by John Mueller, on July 4th, 2010
Multi Eisner and Harvey Award nominee Ted McKeever is one of a select few comic artists whose talents, though perfectly suited for the sequential art form, are evocative enough of the “fine art” world to guarantee that he could find success and acclaim there as well. He, along with contemporaries like Kent Williams, George Pratt, Bill Sienkiewicz and John J. Muth have the creative flexibility and artistic chops to produce works for multiple outlets of the larger art world. As such, their comic work, particularly titles...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on July 4th, 2010
If it’s one thing I have learned in my 25 years of collecting comics it is NEVER ,EVER trust a cover and The FLASH issue#3 is no exception. I would like to add that apparently you can NEVER, EVER trust the Comixology description as well…but I digress.
I would like to take you now on a journey… a journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That’s a signpost up ahead: your next stop: The Flash Issue 3. This issue is written by Geoff Johns and drawn by Francis Manapul.This issue...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on July 2nd, 2010
Before I start this review I am sure you are asking yourself “What can the guy that loves Marvel possibly tell me about a DC book.”. Well allow me to retort. I am only hard on DC because I know they can up their game.Lately in my own humble opinion they have not been up to par.They have some of the MOST recognizable characters in the comic brand but they are treating them with little respect and not considering the future of the brand. Having said all that…I would like to talk to you about Batman Beyond 1 of...
Posted by Christina Flores, on June 30th, 2010
As Wonder Woman’s 600th issue hits comic shops today, fans will see a whole new look for Diana, designed by Jim Lee. Instead of her trademark bathing suit she is now in, what looks like to me, a costume from a Michael Jackson video. Her blue jacket, clearly has shoulder pads and looks like a “members only” jacket. Although the pants and fitted top look like a more practical fighting outfit I have to say, this does not say Wonder Woman to me. This says, trendy 80’s “wanna be.”
According to...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 30th, 2010
The other day when I was at the comic store, I saw that there was a new original graphic novel out called ‘Arkham Asylum: Madness’ from writer/artist Sam Kieth. You may remember Kieth from the 1990s ‘THE MAXX’ comics from Image.
Well this time around Kieth invites us to spend 24 hours inside the mad house that is Arkham Asylum. Let me tell you this much, this book is not for the weak of heart.
If you’re a fan of old school horror movies like Tobe Hooper’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre or the TV show...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 29th, 2010
Sometime back I posted a review of Batman #700. This time around we looking at Superman #700. Firstly, I love this front cover. Looking at it, it feels like an old school comic book that I might have got at 7-11 back in the days before going to my local comic book store. Great job by the best Superman artist of all time in my book, sorry Jim Lee and sorry George Perez, but for me Gary Frank is the best artist at Superman.
This oversized issue features three complete stories that don’t link up at all like the Batman #700...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 25th, 2010
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When honest cop James Corrigan was killed by gangsters, the ghostly spirit of vengeance appeared before him and offered him a second chance at “life.” Corrigan agreed, becoming The Spectre, a ghostly avenger of evil deeds. But Corrigan was only one in a series of human hosts to The Spectre entity. The Spectre’s methods are often harsh, violent and instill intense fear in his victims. If you gaze into his pure white eyes and feel fear, your days as a sinner are finished.
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This...
Posted by Ian Candish, on June 24th, 2010
Power Girl’s solo series has been one of the biggest surprises for me in a while. I’ve been a fan of the character but never expected her series to entertain the way it has. The writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray did an excellent job of keeping the series light hearted but at the same time giving Power Girl challenges that really put her to the test both in her super hero life and her personal one, as Karen Starr. Amanda Conner’s art was a perfect fit for not only the character herself but the mood...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 21st, 2010
Last month on one of our Pick of the Week (POW) podcasts, I made: DC Universe: Legacies #1 my pick of the week. A couple of days ago DC Universe: Legacies #2 came out and I wanted to a leap upon it. Have Len Wein and Andy and Joe Kubert kept some of the same magic that made me fall in love with the first issue?
The answer is yes, and we are still in one of my favorite eras of American history, the 1940s. New York specifically. We get to see our main character , our ‘man-on-the-street’ Paul Lincoln one more time about...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 14th, 2010
This past week, DC Comics released Batman #700, written by Grant Morrison. As a Batman fanboy, I was thinking it would only be fair that I took the time to review this special 700th issue. First off, this is truly issue number 700, not like Deadpool’s fake #900 a few months ago. It is also the first of three $4.99 DC anniversary issues for the month of June. The rest are Superman and Wonder Woman.
So what do you get for $4.99 here? Well you get Grant Morrison returning to Batman, with seven pin-ups, and four pages of “Secrets...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 11th, 2010
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Originally know as “The Bat-man” Batman goes by many names: The Dark Knight The World’s Greatest Detective The Caped Crusader. Batman’s thirst for justice is nearly unquenchable. As Gotham City’s defender and savior. he is the darkest of heroes. As the scourge of Gotham’s network of criminals,he is the cleverest of foes.
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The classic Batman figure looks just like what you would see in the pages of a Batman comic book back in the day when the great Bob Kane and...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 2nd, 2010
It’s Pick Of The Week time again here at Comic Impact! Rob, Simon and Sheldon are with you on this great episode. There a lot of surprises with the show today so be prepared! Rob has the pick this week, and surprises everyone with his choice. Our beloved team member, Dana, is taking a break right now, so you’ll just have to deal with the boys for the foreseeable future!
Rob throws a cat amongst the pigeons with his choice of favourite book this week, when everyone had their money on him choosing Secret Avengers #1,...
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 Sheldon Lee, on May 30th, 2010
I love this show! I love Walter,Gene The Cow,Astrid,Peter,and Olivia! If you have no clue as to what I am talking about then you haven’t been watching one of the best shows on TV FRINGE! Easily FRINGE is the reason I get excited about Thursday Night TV! FRINGE follows a splinter division of the F.B.I. called the Fringe Division.They are tasked with figuring out the odd cases.Think of them as the X- Files with out having to deal with the back story of aliens all the time. In the season 2 Finale entitled “Over There”Part...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 28th, 2010
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William Hand used the weapon of Atrocitus to drain the power form Green Lantern’s ring energizing his own criminal activities. Plaguing Hal Jordan for years. Hand never posed a serious threat fading into obscurity. His return ignited the foretold Blackest Night,threatening to destroy everything the Guardians and Green Lantern Corps stand for - in ways never dreamed imaginable.
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Before I talk about this figure, I would like to talk to you about something….. That’s that when I first saw...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 28th, 2010
Ok, so I love Batman stuff, and after all I do have a Batman tattoo on my left arm. I do love Grant Morrison too, as I think he is one of the best writers in comics. So far I have not been enjoying ‘The Return of Bruce Wayne’, but I have not read part 2, as it only just hit comic book stores the other day.
But the good people at DC Direct think so much of this new Batman story line, that they going to make a set of time-hopping Bruce Wayne figures. In this line, we’ll get a Prehistoric Batman, Witch-Hunter Batman,...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on May 26th, 2010
Welcome one and all, to the Pick Of The Week podcast for May 19th. You’ll be joined by Sheldon, Simon and Rob this week as they guide you through the weeks best comic books. Dana is absent once again, but she’ll hopefully be back with us soon. Simon has the pick and chooses what he thought was the better of the two ‘legacy’ books which came out this week.
In this episode you’ll hear a lot of Avengers talk, what with the release of the first issue of the new Avengers series. This ‘Avengers talk’...
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 Rob Andrews, on May 22nd, 2010
I would like to follow up on Sheldon’s review of The Flash #1, with a review of what I thought about the second issue in this new series. My thoughts on the first issue are pretty much identical to those of Sheldons, and I think it’s safe to say that we both thought it was a beautiful work of art. Therefore I was expecting the second issue to be just as good, and I had put my faith quite comfortably in the hands of Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul to continue working their magic.
So with relatively high expectations,...
Posted by Christina Flores, on May 20th, 2010
A book that stood out to me as overall amazing last week was Birds of Prey. The cover by Ed Benes and Nei Ruffino, the artist and colorist team who also does all the interiors, caught my eye and it was all up hill from there. The cover alone was beautiful. A dull grey and green background helps the colors of the “Heroes” pop. Oracle, Black Canary, Lady Blackhawk, Huntress, Dove and Hawk all look so powerful, like you really don’t want to mess with this group of good looking people.
This was a great first...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 17th, 2010
Mattel have revealed DC Universe Classics Wave 15 on their Facebook page today. The line-up has 7 main figures, and 2 variants (Martian-head Martian Manhunter and Classics JSA Starman). The build-a-figure is Validus from Legion of Super Heroes.
Now, do I care about any of these figures? So far only two, the Martian Manhunter and Raven. It looks like they took notes from some of my Figure Friday reviews about what makes a good female sculpt!
Here is what Mattel has to say about each of their figures.
Golden Pharaoh — Complete...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 14th, 2010
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Once a leading high-wire artist for a traveling circus, Boston Brand was felled mid-performance by an assassin’s bullet. Impressed by Brand’s many acts of kindness during his life, the goddess of balance, Rama Kushna, allowed him to return to Earth as a spirit to find his own killer. After avenging his death, Rama Kushna assigned Deadman the task of welcoming new souls to the afterlife. From time to time, Deadman has lent his assistance to living heroes in situations of interdimensional crisis.
Variant:...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 14th, 2010
DC Comics have announced that one of my favorite people in the comics industry: Jeff Lemire (Essex County, Sweet Tooth ) will provide scripts for a new Superboy ongoing title, with artist Pier Gallo. In Action Comics #892, we will see a special teaser of the series in a one time co-feature. The new monthly series itself will debut later this year. So look for that in August.
“I am really excited to be taking over the adventures of Conner Kent/Superboy in a new monthly series! The book will combine many of the classic touchstones...
Posted by Christina Flores, on May 13th, 2010
Titans came out with an oversized one shot this week Villains for Hire, written by Eric Wallace. This issue has Deathstroke (Slade Wilson) gathering a group of assassins for hire, his very own Titans. And their first mission is to kill the Atom (Ryan Choi) for Dwarfstar. Deathstroke enlists, “Floronic Man” (Jason Woodrue), can manipulate plant life. “Cheshire” (Jade), she is a martial artist, marksman and an expert in poison, ”Tattooed Man” (Mark Richards) with the power to make...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 6th, 2010
Let’s face it, I love Batman. I love porn also, so when I first heard about this 1960s parody porn movie, I was thinking it was a dirty joke from a few of my friends but now that I have seen a trailer for this, I still can’t believe that it is coming out.
Also, it does not help that Lexi Belle is in this film playing Harley Quinn and Batgirl is in this film as well, and we know how I feel about Batgirl. I find her so sexy. Well I think it is great that the porn industry is poking fun at one of the best...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on May 6th, 2010
Aside from a preview of ‘Avengers: Academy’ being released today by Marvel, we’ve also got a special preview from the guys over at DC Comics for once. It’s a big comic, one that will divide Bat-fans. It’s Grant Morrison and Chris Sprouse’s ‘The Return of Bruce Wayne #1′.
This first issue of the long awaited 6 issue limited series appears to see Bruce back in caveman times, as he aims to make his way forward in time to the present day (or something insane, and dare I say ‘awesome’,...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on April 29th, 2010
This is becoming less unordinary these days by simply going to your local comic shop you can find one of these handy dandy stamps on the cover of your favorite book and more then likely the next hit movie. You know the stamp I mean. The one that reads now a major motion picture. As of the last few years we have seen some unlikely titles like Wanted,Hellboy,Kick Ass,Watchmen,300,and now the recently announced Incognito. I am sure before I’ve even finished writing this article they will announce another new title coming!...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 29th, 2010
The Jonah Hex trailer finally hits the net. I have never read any Jonah Hex comic books, but I know there are no supernatural elements to the story. I don’t know why this looks like bad horror, if I want that fix, then I can watch master of horror. I know all you fanboys are going to be saying how hot Megan Fox is, but I am sure I can find a better looking woman on some bad porn site. Plus, she can’t act to save her life.
This film looks as bad as Van Helsing with Hugh Jackman, and we all know how bad...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 28th, 2010
It was a slow week for comics here at ComicImpact. Dana either went back to the sex club, or she is sick, and not just in the head.Rob tried doing the Pick of the week but due to technical difficulties he couldn’t, so we let him go play in the volcano. So who is left around to do the podcast?
Sheldon and Simon!So join this duo as we talk about Ultimate Spider-Man # 9,Ultimate Avengers # 6,X-Men Legacy #235,Crossed Family #1 and Brave and Bold # 33) and talk a bit about John Romita Jr’s artwork, and how it has never looked...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 27th, 2010
At the retailer’s summit occurring in Chicago before C2E2 last weekend, Diamond Comics, distributor of weekly comic book issues, floated the idea of moving the release day for comic books to Tuesday, with the comic book retailers paying 5 dollars a week more. They put the idea to a show of hands vote to the retailers in the audience, and Tuesday releases narrowly won out. Now it sounds as if this is all speculation and discussion amongst Diamond.
Why do they want to make comics come out on Tuesdays? Because of Hollywood....
Posted by Rob Andrews, on April 26th, 2010
How much will you pay for your Marvel comics? A lot of Marvel’s readers will have to be asking themselves this question over the next few months, and take into serious consideration what titles they are reading, and how much they are willing to spend. Because it has been revealed that this July, a number of 70 Marvel Comics, will be priced at $3.99 (that is 68% of Marvel’s comics on sale).
'Avengers' will be an expensive read for some fans
It looks like the majority of Marvel’s new titles that are set...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 24th, 2010
Saturday May 1st is Free Comic Book Day, and I’m sure you are asking yourself, “what are you going to be doing on that day?” Well if you live in the Los Angeles area come and join us for a fun filled event!
We’ll be teaming up with our friends ‘The Hero Initiative’ and comic super stars J.T. Krul (Justice League: Rise of Arsenal) , Joe Benitez (Green Hornet: Kato) and Dan Panosian (X-Factor Forever) over at Galaxy of Comics. We’ll also be doing a live show from the store, and...
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 Rob Andrews, on April 21st, 2010
David Finch cover for Action Comics #891
For those of you who enjoyed Blackest Night for the most part, and especially enjoyed seeing Lex Luthor as an Orange Lantern alongside Larfleeze, then you’re going to be one of the lucky people whose day I may well just make with this piece of news.
It has been announced that British writer Paul Cornell (Captain Britain & MI13, Dr. Who) is set to start work over at DC Comics, on ‘Action Comics’. He will be working alongside artist Pete Woods (World of New Krypton)...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 19th, 2010
I love action figures, and I love most of DC’s hugely successful Blackest Night line. Sure I have been know to talk mad shit about these figures from time to time, but I still enjoy playing with a new one. Just ask my mastercard bill.
When I first heard about the Blackest Night figures, I wish they’d have made more Black Lanterns and thanks to the seventh installment of the series we have some. The figures are: Black Lantern Superman, back from the dead…again; Sinestro Corps Member Arkillo, dissenter defeated,...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 15th, 2010
I love Sweet Tooth by Jeff Lemire. I have been enjoying The Atom when I get to see him in his comics, and I have always been a fan of Mahmud Asrar Mahmud, the artist of Dynamo 5. Although I have never actually read any of the Dynamo 5 comics myself, I always enjoy looking at his work, and now thanks to DC’s Source page, I give you the cover art for ‘Brightest Day: The Atom’, a one-shot comic coming out in July, that leads into a regular second feature in ‘Adventure Comics’ that will start running after issue #516.
Now...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on April 15th, 2010
I am officially a big nerd. It is new comic day and I just got through reading Flash Issue 1 by Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul and all I can think about is THIS is the Flash I know and love and I refuse to take off my new ring! Lately many of you who listen to the podcast know I am the strictly Marvel guy. There is more to me then that though..I just happen to LOVE the Marvel Universe. Some of my starter comics and toys though were DC and I still hold a fond place in my heart for a few DC mainstays the Flash being one of...
Posted by Christina Flores, on April 12th, 2010
Geoff Johns’ The Flash Secret Files:Origins 2010is a great read for fans new to The Flash. There is a short story giving you a glimpse into Barry Allen’s childhood. It’s really a sweet and sad story at the same time. You see a young Barry being bullied and picked and the counter to that is his close relationship to his mom. It’s the relationship with his mom that makes her tragic murder, he is still dealing with, more poignant as an adult looking for answers. The small story also shows the bound of all...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 9th, 2010
Yep it’s that time of the week again, when we take a look at various action figures here at Comic Impact. Find out if this figure is what you’ve been dreaming of owning, or if it is just something you can skip over. So, join me as I review Blackest Night: Series 2 Action Figure: Indigo Lantern from the people over at DC Direct. Also, I am sorry there was no Figure Friday last week, I was out of town.
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The nameless and mysterious Indigo,leader of the Indigo Tribe,Is the personification of...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 6th, 2010
I love Jim Lee so much, I have a Jim Lee’s ‘Hush’ Batman tattoo on my shoulder, and I love Apple. I don’t even like looking at a PC, as I feel sick when I do.
So when I first heard about this story imagine how happy I was. Mr co-publisher of DC Comics himself, Jim Lee, posted these tweets.
Ha–I bought sketchbook pro for the iPad–went to information and found some of my art for the Naples Comic Con shown Franceso Salvati’s.
Using fingers now–stylus on the way.
OK just playing around for an hr...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 6th, 2010
So now that Blackest Night is done, now we get Brightest Day. As I told you guys sometime back, Brightest Day is about the return of the infamous DC icons, who are now back from the dead. Characters such as Martian Manhunter, Aquaman, Firestorm and many more.
The Green Lantern and the Green Lantern Corps series are going to be all about the White Lanterns. Flash takes on the reborn Captain Boomerang in his new series. Max Lord is now back for Justice League: Generation Lost. Also Hawk and Dove are featured on the cover of Birds...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 5th, 2010
One of the features we do here at Comic Impact is the Cosplay Girl of the Month (NO anime, manga, or role-playing games… just comics). That’s right, beautiful ladies dressing up as your favorite super-hero characters. This month we’re privileged to be showing you Elise Archer - aka Princess Bee, or Clowny Princess.
1-What is your name? Elise Archer - aka Princess Bee or Clowny Princess
2-How old are you? I’ve officially reached that age where I’ve become, simply ‘indefinite’. People find...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on April 5th, 2010
Well the week has finally arrived! The iPad has been placed down before the public like a nice warm breakfast after a long night of drinking. Marvel is even boasting with great pride that the Marvel App in the iTunes App store has shot up to the number 5 highest download since the launch of the iPad. Here are a few things that Comic Industry people are saying about the product via Twitter.
@Rob_liefeld -YOUNGBLOOD looks amazing on the iPad! The colors and resolution are amazing.
@RADIOMARU - Oh hey when they do the big count,...
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 John Mueller, on March 28th, 2010
For this week’s column I’ve decided to go against my own grain and instead of reviewing an independent comic or spotlighting a certain creator or gallery show I’d like to profile a website that every sequential art fan should know about, but many currently may not: www.comicartfans.com.
It’s a pretty safe bet that anyone reading this collects comics. And while I agree that having a first print of a notable issue or that hard-to-find variant cover is awfully keen, there is nothing cooler within the hobby...
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 Simon Daoudi, on March 22nd, 2010
Do you enjoy statues? I know I do. I have a few around here. I have been a fan of the Cover Girls statues, designed by fan-favourite artist Adam Hughes. So far I have not found one that I have been in love with until I saw this one.
Yeah that’s right, Batgirl is the latest superhero to join one of the most successful DC Direct statue lines of all time – the COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE!
This is Barbara Gordon at her best, and she will always be my favorite Batgirl. If you’re are fan of Babs like myself,...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on March 19th, 2010
This week we’re taking a look at Blackest Night Aquaman from wave 3. Sure, I know not a lot of people don’t care for Aquaman, but there are a few of us in the world, maybe 5%, that do. After all, he is due to come back in a big way in Brightest Day, and he was one of the first Black Lanterns in Blackest Night, which is due to end on March 31st. So let’s find out if this week’s figure is staying on my shelf or going to sleeping with the fishes after this review.
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The legion of undead...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on March 19th, 2010
If you ask anyone who’s been reading comics for a sometime, who the biggest dick head is in comics, they would all tell you it’s ex-Robin; Jason Todd. The Robin that was beaten to death by Joker with a crowbar in “ A Death in the Family .” After all, this is the guy who tried to steal the tires from the Batmobile.
I was never a big fan of Jason Told. I recall in 1988 calling a A 1-900 number used to ask fans to decide if Jason Todd should live or die. Fans voted for Jason’s demise, by a minuscule...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on March 18th, 2010
The other day on the POW podcast, I was talking about the news that made me a sad DC Fan-boy. Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Justin Gray would be leaving Power Girl with issue #12. I was a bit mad at this news since I love the work they’ve been doing for the past 12 issues.
Well now we know who is going to take over this book, and it looks like the new team for Power Girl is going to be writer Judd Winick and artist Sami Basri. Also, it’s just as I was thinking, they are going to make her part of some kind...
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 Simon Daoudi, on March 9th, 2010
Taking a break from Iron Man, and looking at the other world of comics now (aka DC Comics), you know, the guys that ComicImpact staff member Sheldon doesn’t read.
It looks like Sheldon’s boy J. Michael Straczynski (the guy he was in love with on Thor) is going to take over Superman and Wonder Woman in July. That’s right, he is going to have the chance to play with two of DC’s big three.
I haven’t read Wonder Woman in a long time, so I don’t know how this will affect that book, but...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on March 5th, 2010
If you have been reading here at the site or listening to the podcasts for a while, you know I love the Green Lanterns. In fact, there is one sexy lantern I would like to get to know if I was part of the DC Universe. I’m talking about Arisia. But what is she like as a figure? This week we are looking at Green Lantern Arisia Blackest Night figure from wave 3. She is in the same wave as Larfleeze, Aquaman and Star Sapphire.
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After replacing her father as the Green Lantern of Sector 2815, Arisia of Graxos...
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
This week we’re looking at the Kryb Blackest Night figure, from the second wave of Blackest Night figures, by the good people over at DC Direct. Let me tell you something, this is one fucking creepy figure.. but that works, since Blackest Night is the biggest story in comics right now, because the dead are rising.
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Long thought to be a terrifying myth in many sectors of the universe, Kryb’s obsession with patricide and her quest to imprison “liberated” infants in the cage-like sac on...
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 Rob Andrews, on February 18th, 2010
If you listened to the latest POW podcast that was posted the other day on this here very website, then you may be aware that I dashed off all of a sudden during a discussion on the latest issue of the highly praised Secret Six! Well, I dashed off for a purpose, to write this article, and not just on the latest single issue but the whole Blackest Night tie ins involving the Six. Now, I, like many other people, am currently wallowing in the bathhouse of awesomeness that is Gail Simone’s Secret Six over at DC. It is undoubtedly...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 18th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DC ENTERTAINMENT NAMES EXECUTIVE TEAM
DC Entertainment, founded in September 2009 to unleash the power of the DC Comics library of characters across all media platforms, has named its executive management team, including new co-publishers of DC Comics and a Chief Creative Officer, as well as heads of Sales/Marketing/Business Development and Finance/Administration. Diane Nelson, President, DC Entertainment, made the announcement today.
The new senior executive team includes Jim Lee and Dan DiDio, who have...
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 Simon Daoudi, on February 12th, 2010
Do you play HeroClix? Or do you just buy them to have on your desk ? Well if your a fan of DC’s Blackest Night then you’ll be happy to know that HeroCLix will be releasing figures of the temporary emergency lanterns.
Included in this set are:
Wonder Woman - The Star Sapphire (Love)Though Wonder Woman has proven herself a hero time and again in battle, the message she always seeks to spread in the mortal world is one of peace, equality, and love. During the Blackest Night, Wonder Woman’s earlier death and resurrection...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 11th, 2010
Is Aquaman coming back for Brightest Day? I am not sure but I can tell you that I love the cover to the second issue of Brightest Day, Mr DC Comics him self Geoff Johns had this to say about Brightest Day
“Brightest Day’ is about second chances. I think it’s been obvious from day one that there are major plans for the heroes and villains from Aquaman to take center stage in the DC Universe, among many others, post-Blackest Night. ‘Brightest Day’ is not a banner or a vague catch-all direction for the DC Universe,...
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 Simon Daoudi, on February 5th, 2010
So it’s friday and it’s time for a new Figure Friday, so this week we are going to take a look at a Green Lantern John Stewart figure from Blackest Night. So far these toys have not been the best around, but yet I have been loving the DC Comic’s Blackest Night story. To be honest I know that DC Direct’s figures are not the best figures to play with, they’re more figures that are there to sit nicely on your shelf.
Now on with the review.
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Currently the only Green Lantern...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 5th, 2010
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 Roxanna.
1-What is your name? Roxanna Meta
2-How old are you? 24
3-Do you read comics and if so, what are your favorite titles? I do! In true girlie fashion, I’m a sucker for Amanda Conner’s art, so I’m loving Powergirl right now. I’m also enjoying the new...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on January 28th, 2010
DC have been going crazy these past few months in making sure that their readers are all blinged out with Blackest Night rings. I know I sure gave into it all and got myself most 0f the rings! But DC are now annoucing that there are in fact 2 more rings on the way for us in April.
Both rings are being released to mark the start of a new series, and a special issue that are both going to bare a ‘Brightest Day’ banner, and are released on Feburary 14th. The Flash #1 (a new on-going we’re excited about)...
Posted by John Mueller, on January 17th, 2010
Here at Sequential Sunday, the work discussed can sometimes be, well… a little dour. This realization came to me when I was deciding what book to discuss this week and noticed that they either revolved around alcoholism, an insane asylum, or The Holocaust. In light of this, I decided to make this week’s article a little more fun and breezy, while still showcasing a lot of great work and drawing upon sophisticated source material. With that I give you: Watchmen-themed cutesy crafts. You see, there is very little in...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 14th, 2010
Do you enjoy Variant covers? And Deadpool. Then you may want to be come best friends with your comic book shop owner. Since Marvel sent out a press release in regard to a special offer to retailers.
In an “effort to provide assistance to comic retailers,” retailers will have the chance to dump extra copies of certain titles to get an ultra rare Siege #3 Deadpool Variant.
For every 50-stripped covers of select issues that retailers send, retailers will qualify to receive one FREE Siege #3 Deadpool Variant. The 50...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 11th, 2010
What a way to start off the week with DC announcing a new and biweekly / spin- off of BLACKEST NIGHT call BRIGHTEST DAY. Brightest Day will take place after BLACKEST NIGHT in will start in April with a Brightest Day # 0 that will have artwork by Fernando Pasarin.
Geoff Johns and Peter Tomasi will write the biweekly book.
Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps will both have a brightest day banner on their books. Which will let readers know these books are key to the entire Brightest Day story.Same for the new FLASH ongoing...
