Posted by Ian Candish, on August 30th, 2010
Who doesn’t like charity? It makes the world go around! It’s good for everyone and you damn well know it! A small, local volunteer group called Good Juju has been working on a pop culture/pin up/cosplay calendar lately and they plan on donating the proceeds of it to The American Cancer Society’s upcoming Relay For Life in Simi Valley.
The group recently came to Galaxy of Comics in Van Nuys, CA to do one of their photoshoots. We got a chance to sit down with the head honcho over at Good Juju, the lovely...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 16th, 2010
We love Matt Fraction’s ‘Casanova‘ series here at Comic Impact. We picked the first collected volume titled ‘Luxuria’ as one of our Book Of The Month’s a while back (if you do not know what the story is, just download the podcast in the link), and recommended that those of you who had not read it should make it a top priority to check out. Well, if you never got the chance to read it first time around, then this is your second chance! No excuses this time folks!
ICON publishings are re-releasing...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 10th, 2010
If you listened to the latest Pick Of The Week podcast, then you will have heard us talking about how awful the upcoming X-Men series looks. It’s been almost 20 years since Marvel have put out an X-Men #1 so I hear, but I can imagine that to some people this is a pretty big deal, and it surely must be pretty damn special, right? Well we’re not so sure here at Comic Impact (excluding Dana, probably, ha!), we think the idea of the X-Men and vampires seems a little too silly to be taken seriously. Then again, our movie...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 2nd, 2010
Unfortunately we cannot show you any live action shots of Chris Evans as Captain America in his role as the man of the people in the upcoming Marvel hit movie ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’, but we can show you the next best thing, thanks to AICN!
As of today, some rendered images of the actual concept designs for Chris Evans as Captain America have been posted online, and we are able to show you them. They are confirmed as being “the real deal” and not just fan mock-ups.
They look pretty badass,...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 1st, 2010
On Wednesday June 9th, Dark Horse Comics will be releasing Predators #1 (of 4). This series is being published in support of the upcoming film; ‘Predators‘, directed by Nimrod Antal. I am excited for the film as it has my favourite actor of all time in it, Adrien Brody. Therefore, in celebration of the film’s release later this year, I know I’m not going to miss out on this 4 issue limited series by Dark Horse.
Predators #1 is written by Mark Andreyko and David Lapham, with artwork by Guileherme Baldi...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on May 18th, 2010
Marvel Comics recently released their solicitations for the month of August online, and as always, this gave fans the opportunity to see what the near future holds in store for their favoured titles.
A few things caught my eye. The Amazing Spider-Man issues for August (#640 ʁ) are priced at £3.99 each, which I hope is not a perminant pricing decision as I was hoping to start reading that series again within the next few weeks. Also, there seems to be a Deadpool #1000, which even by Deadpool standards is getting ridiculous....
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 Rob Andrews, on May 6th, 2010
The third and final new Avengers comic have just been previewed by Marvel. ‘Avengers Academy’ follows suit along with its brothers in arms; ‘Avengers‘, and ‘Secret Avengers’ to see the way into a new Heroic Age for mainstream Marvel continuity.
‘Avengers Academy’ is pretty much a revamp of ‘Avengers: Initiative’, re-thought for this new era of continuity. It introduces a few new characters (such as internet sensation, Fortress), whilst sticking with some of the characters...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on April 30th, 2010
If you enjoyed the sneak peek of Avengers #1 earlier on this week, then hopefully you’ll equally enjoy this preview of Secret Avengers #1. This is Ed Brubaker and Mike Deodato’s latest comic, set for release on May 26th this year.
So in the pages we’ve been teased with, it looks like we’re seeing Valkyrie and Black Widow going undercover, for what I may as well assume at this point, to give this very naughty man the shock of his life. Instead of getting drunk with these fine ladies and having a bit of...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on April 30th, 2010
Are you excited for the Thor movie? Then check out this preview image we’ve got for you! Chris Hemsworth looks bad-ass as Thor in this preview image!
Nice beard Mr. Thor, if I may say so!
This has been confirmed by MARVEL as the real deal! Kenneth Branagh will be bringing Chris Hemsworth to ye olde theatres on May 11, 2011 as the god of thunder along side Natalie Portman,Anthony Hopkins,Stellan Skarsgard,and Tom Hiddleston. Here is a brief synopsis of thy upcoming film mortal…enjoy!
The film follows the mighty...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on April 30th, 2010
If you’re one of the people who reads the Marvel Solicitations each time they are published, unlike myself, then you may have noticed that for the months of May onwards, there are no entries for the Nova or Guardians of the Galaxy series.
This is because those two series (of which the most recent issues of both, I reviewed ) are going on hiatus while ‘The Thanos Imperative’ takes the main stage for 6 months. I got in contact with Dan Abnett a few days ago, and he told me that Nova would definatly be tieing in...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on April 27th, 2010
Marvel have released a sneak peek preview at what will probably be their biggest release of the entire year. That’s right, it’s a first look at Avengers #1, set for release Wednesday 19th May this year. Brian Michael Bendis is set to write the series, and as I’m sure you were aware, John Romita Jr is set to illustrate this hopefully ‘epic’ series.
Marvel have been a bit naughty though. Usually when they give us a sneak peek look at an upcoming comic, we get given about 4 or 5 wordless pages of interior...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on April 17th, 2010
'Steve Rogers: Super Solider' Cover Art
We broke you the news of the Secret Avengers as they were being revealed, and we even revealed the entire cast of Ed Brubaker’s Secret Avengers just a few days ago. Now, with regards to the advert depicting the entire cast of the Secret Avengers, everyone seemed a bit stumped as to who the blonde haired character was in the foreground, wearing an unfamiliar costume, which slightly resembled something with a Captain America feel.
Well, writer and creator of the Secret Avengers,...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on March 19th, 2010
One thing I’ve come to realise as a bigtime fan of Marvel’s cosmic line of books, is that some sort of ‘big event’ is never too far around the corner, or that one is most probably going on already. Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, bless their hearts, can’t seem to keep these big, epic ideas down, it’s as if they have to publish them all! It must be just over a year ago now that we saw the introduction into War of Kings, which moved into Realm of Kings quite dramatically and rapidly, to which...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on March 19th, 2010
So you all know that I love Scott Pilgrim if you’ve been reading the site, and now, the final part of this comic book saga that I am so in love with is coming out! It is to hit local comic shops or bookstores on Tuesday July 20th, 2010.
Yes ComicImpact readers, I may love Scott Pilgrim more than Iron Man. I know that must be weird reading that from me, but I do, and I am not the only one. As Bryan Lee O’Malley has both been honored with multiple awards including the Harvey, Doug Wright, Joe Shuster, and National Cartoonists...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on March 12th, 2010
At Comic Impact, we sure do love our action figures and we do love seeing photos of toys before they come out. It is one big ass cock tease and now we get a look at Hasbro’s 3rd wave of 3.75″ Marvel Universe figures. This wave includes a few of my favorite characters in X-Men books (Archangel,Kitty Pryde) As you can see it focuses on the X-Men!
I will be on the hunt for these figures and I am sure they will end up on the site as a future Figure Friday. My favorite is the Archangel what can...
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 8th, 2010
Ok, here are some screen shots from the new Iron Man 2 trailer, and what I think is going on in each. This is just my thoughts about this film. Since Iron Man is my favorite character, I’ve been thinking about it a lot.
PLEASE NOTE there may be some SPOILERS, or it might turn out that I’m just talking out of my ass.
I guess we’ll find out on May 7th of this year. Be sure to stay tuned to ComicImpact for a special Iron Man 2 podcast the week the film opens.
Tony (Robert Downey Jr.) at the Stark expo in...
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 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 Rob Andrews, on February 8th, 2010
I feel sorry for all you Avengers fans, who thought your wallet’s/purse’s could take a breather at the news of all Avengers titles being put to rest, and there just being a solo Avengers main title come the aftermath of Siege. Because our pals at Marvel have decided that just one Avenger’s book won’t be enough, so they’ve given us (rightly or wrongly) a new one!
SECRET AVENGERS. Written by Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Criminal), and with art by Mike Deodato (Dark Avengers). Expect the first issue...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 3rd, 2010
Have you seen the new Marvel ‘I am an Avenger’ promo ad? This week we have Bucky Cap and Spider-Woman (Come on you know Bendis loves her). I am sure we’ll see an Iron Man and Thor sometime in the future. This is all part of Marvel’s The Heroic Age.
Brian Michael Bendis will team up with John Romita Jr for Avengers #1, which will hit your local comic book store sometime in May. Yet the question is as to who would you, the comic book reader, like to see as part of this new Avenger team?
I know I...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on January 23rd, 2010
It’s a saturday morning, I’m preparing for my day. I’m chilling out listening to some John Mayer on the radio and surfing the ‘net. Next thing I know, my keyboard is soaked in drool because I’ve just stumbled across a preview image for the cover to Guardians Of The Galaxy #23 by Alex Garner.
Realm Of Kings was seen in for Guardians Of The Galaxy with the death of half of the team, including Adam Warlock (The Magus). This was a huge step to have taken a few months back when it happened, and if...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 22nd, 2010
Do you remember last week when we posted about the Deadpool variant Siege #3. That Retailers can get if they send back some stripped covers of some Blackest Night tie ins.
Well guess what? That’s right, we now know what the cover looks like. My guess is that J. Scott Campbell or Deadpool him self is a fan of Ali G because this cover makes me think a lot of the character invented by Sacha Baron Cohen.
Now what do you think it will go for on ebay? How much would you pay for it? That is the true question. Myself,...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 13th, 2010
If you listen to the new podcast I was talking about someone coming back to the X-Men well now we have a official video showing who is coming back That’s right is my first love and the first girl. I had a crush on it is the one and only Katherine Anne “Kitty” Pryde.
Last time we saw Kitty was Giant Size Astonishing X-Men # 1 by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday. In the Breakworld saga has it was coming to an end. Kitty was trapped deep within a gigantic bullet hurtling straight towards Earth at millions of miles...
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...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on January 8th, 2010
Here at ComicImpact, we were lucky enough to get a sneak peak look at a hot new graphic novel that is set to be released next week on the 13th of Janurary through Oni Press publishings. I’m Rob, and I’m going to run you through what I thought of this brand spanking new book, and tell you why this is something to check out when new releases hit the stores next week.
‘Lola: A Ghost Story’ is a chunky 112 page, hardcover graphic novel, written by J. Torres, and with artwork given to us by Elbert Or....
Posted by Rob Andrews, on December 24th, 2009
Hey folks, welcome back to Tea Time Thursday, and its Christmas Eve as you know, unless you are a mole and weren’t aware. I guess this is therefore the Tea Time Thursday ‘Christmas Special’! So yes, as I’ve promised this interview for a long time, I won’t ramble for too long. I hope you enjoy this interview I got with Time Bomb Comics founder and writer, Steve Tanner, when I caught up with him at the Leeds Thought Bubble convention earlier this November.
[Assume that there were formalities,...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 22nd, 2009
I was lucky enough to see a screening of this film with Comic Impact staff members, Rich and Dana and we all agreed that this movie lived up to the amazing book that it is base on.
Don’t ask me when the next issue of Kick Ass is coming out. But I can tell you from the screening we saw you will fall in love with Hit-Girl I know we all did. She is the star of the film.
The story of Kick-Ass goes something like this: comic book fanboy Dave Lizewski decides to become a hero to save New York city from the real bad guys- street...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on December 18th, 2009
When I go to pick up my comics next week on Christmas Eve, I can tell you that out of the reasonably meaty list of comics I’ll be getting, the one I will be most looking forward to reading is a brand new one shot from Dark Horse Comics, called ‘Hellboy: The Bride of Hell’.
As a particular fan of Mike Mignola’s fantastic Hellboy Universe, I always look forward to most books published that tell tales from within his universe, be it B.P.R.D, Lobster Johnson or Hellboy himself. The previous Hellboy one shot...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on December 9th, 2009
It has just been announced that Bruce Wayne is set to return to DC Comics in April 2010, after his controversial death in Final Crisis. Grant Morrison is set to write the story that will tell his return. Many people (including myself) will be annoyed to hear that he is returning so soon, thus making his return from the greay beyond yet another controversial happening for the character.
The new returning series for Bruce, is set to be called ‘Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne’ and has a description already.
Lost...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 7th, 2009
DC Comics has announced that Earth One will start in 2010, What is Earth One well looks like it is going to be a series of graphic novels that are a new continuity on a new Earth.
” Starting next year, DC Comics will unveil SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE and BATMAN: EARTH ONE, two graphic novels spotlighting the most powerful heroes of the DC Universe, with their first years and earliest moments retold in a standalone, original graphic novel format, on a new earth with an all-new continuity.”
J. Michael Straczynski and...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on November 6th, 2009
Are you a Green Lantern fan or Blackest Night fan .Then you know that it is the biggest DC Comics crossover event of the year. But did you know you can collect a complete set of seven Blackest Night Lantern Rings when you buy the comics below
Doom Patrol #4 - Yellow Lantern Ring-November 4 2009
Booster Gold #26 - Orange Lantern Ring - November 11 2009
Rebels #10 -Indigo Lantern Ring-November 11 2009
Adventure Comics #4 -Blue Lantern Ring - November 18 2009
Outsiders #24- Violet Lantern Ring-November 18 2009
Blackest Night...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on September 28th, 2009
War of Kings is over! It’s finished, we’re done with that! Regardless of what you thought of War of Kings, it’s time to move on say Abnett and Lanning, whose reign over the Marvel Cosmos is arguably the work of Gods!
Roll in a new cross over event with many new tie ins, called ‘Realm Of Kings’. All I can say is that it looks mighty promising! What with the big battle between Vulcan and Black Bolt opening a fault in the universe, it also opens up the opportunity for more awesome cosmic stories. Although...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on September 12th, 2009
Been enjoying Uncanny X-Men lately? Then you’ll notice that fan-favourite character, Psylocke had a recent comeback to the vast line up of X-Men currently in continuity! I may not be a huge fan of the character myself, but I know she’s a knockout with some of the more longtime X-fans out there, and no doubt those of you who are, will be happy to hear that the deadly dame in purple is getting her own series in November!
Coming Novemeber, we’ll see Christopher Yost picking up his writing pen once again, to deliver...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on September 10th, 2009
Are you enjoying Blackest Night ?Do you enjoy the Titans ?? Then you will love this early Titans # 2 preview pages.
Trust me this is an issue NOT TO MISS as we get a creepy family reunion and some bad ass Titan-on-Titan fun. For more on Blackest Night Titans why not check out are interview with J.T. Krul as he talks about Blackest Night:Titans, as well as some of his upcoming work for Aspen Comics including his pet project Mindfield, Fathom and Soulfire. Also, find out a bit about J.T.’s past, his inspirations,...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 31st, 2009
So by now I am sure you know about Disney buying Marvel . We got your first look at a Disney / Marvel variant it is for Donald The Duck with a Mouth # 7.
I am sure you are asking your self how can I get my hands on this variant, Well your Comic Book store has to order 22 Jonas Brothers live from the Baxter Building and 50 the best of Hannah Montana Unplugged and a full set of Disney princess.
Here is the description of the story line.
Agent Mickey of the MMC (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse) is back!
it...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 26th, 2009
We all know I love Deadpool right? If not welcome to the site, I am Simon, one of the Deadpool fans on the site.
I know he has only been in 289 comics but on October 14 2009, Deadpool # 900 comes out. I am sure you are asking your self how the fuck does that work. Well all year long we have been seeing some of Marvels books hit big numbers such as Amazing Spider-Man #600, Captain America #600, Daredevil #500 and Hulk # 500.
So, why not have Deadpool # 900? After all this is the “Merc with a Mouth.“ 109...
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 18th, 2009
Spider-Woman #1 motion comic debuts tomorrow. But what if your like me and you still enjoy reading your comics and not watching them on your iPhone well then check out these preview pages for Spider-Woman #1 that will hit stores on September 23, 2009.
Here is the description of this new ongoing by Brian Michael Bendis
Spider-Woman #1 begins Jessica Drew’s mission to reclaim her life—but how do the enigmatic Agent Brand and the S.W.O.R.D. agency figure into her plans? Even if Spider-Woman succeeds, can she find a reason...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 14th, 2009
Sure I know you guys and girls got your comics on Wednesday but let’s take a look at Batgirl #1 that comes out next week.
Here is the description of BatGirl number 1 by the team of Bryan Q. Miller and Lee Garbett and Trevor Scott.
In the wake of “Batman R.I.P.” and BATTLE FOR THE COWL, a new heroine has emerged in Gotham City, and as she begins her nocturnal crusade to take back the night, she will truly learn what it means to wear the mantle of the Bat. But who is this young woman, and why has she donned...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 12th, 2009
Stop! Before you go to the comic store take a look at one of the BEST comics around right now. That’s right, it is not Zombie Lanterns back from the dead or a crazy man who has the universe in his hands.
It is G-man Cape Crisis #1 by Chris G aka Chris Giarrusso. It is simply just GREAT comic booking. I know it made me feel like a kid again and made me enjoy the beauty that is the art of comics. Something I feel we may have lost with all the BIG events in comics. This crisis takes you back to that place in your heart that...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 7th, 2009
Deadpool #899 has now been revealed it looks like the Merc with the mouth. Will be teaming up with?
Hercules that’s right kids. Fred Van Lente (Marvel Zombie 3,X-Men Noir) with artist Dalibor Talajić and superstar cover artist Humberto Ramos (The Spectacular Spider-Man, Civil War: Wolverine) team up for the landmark issue of Deadpool. I am not sure if this is a one-shot book before Deadpool #900. Look for Deadpool # 899 sometime in November.
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on July 30th, 2009
Hey guys what’s up? Looking for something new and - dare I say - spectacular to add to your pull list? Well then, have I got something for you! I am sure all of you who picked up a Marvel book this week noticed you had a little something something at the end of your issues. It looks like they are giving Moon Knight a much needed kick directly in the bollocks (that means balls in the states)! Tee-hee!. If you have been a fan of the series you know life has not been incredibly kind to the multi personality super hero known...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 30th, 2009
So Brian Michael Bendis just posted this on his Facebook- your FIRST LOOK at Ultimate Comics Spider-Man! This book will hit comic stores on August 12, 2009.
Marvel.com had this to say about Ultimate Comics Spider-Man:
“Almost ten years ago, Ultimate Spider-Man launched the Ultimate line, a reinvention of the Marvel Universe that defied the odds and every expectation. Today, it happens again: This new chapter in the life of the teenaged webslinger picks up in the aftermath of Ultimatum and completely redefines the status...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 30th, 2009
This week ends Mark Millar’s and Bryan Hitch’s run on the Fantastic 4. As a fan of the Fantastic Four I love what they have done. A few issues have even been the Pick of the Weeks here at Comic Impact. For me their run has produced some of the best Fantastic 4 stories since Stan and Jack were on the book.
With Fantastic Four #570 having a new team of Jonathan Hickman (The Nightly News, Transhuman, Secret Warriors) and Dale Eaglesham (The Punisher: Year One, Green Lantern), the book is going for an all-new look with...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 28th, 2009
If you watch G4’s Attack of the Show, then I am sure you know who Blair Butler is. Yet did you know she is Booster Gold’s Number One Fan?
So look for Blair Butler on the cover of Booster Gold #23. Also, I know the t-shirt was on sale at San Diego Comic Con, but lets hope that Graphitti Designs will have the shirt available in Previews for all you fans of Booster Gold… all three of you.
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 27th, 2009
Here is some news from Marvel Animation at this year’s San Diego Comic Con:
Fantastic Four: World’s Greatest Heroes moves to Nicktoons with a fall lineup of 26-episodes… some that have not been seen in the U.S.
Iron Man Armored Adventures will also be on Nicktoons.
Villains include Ultimo, Ghost, the Controller, Living Laser, and MODOK.
Angel will become Archangel on Wolverine and the X-Men.
Planet Hulk will make a direct to DVD movie in February. I can’t wait for this. Also I am sure Comic Impact staff member...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 27th, 2009
Our last blog was about Marvel, so now let’s talk a bit about DC Comics and what some of their big news was this year at San Diego Comic Con:
Superman
The next Superman crossover event will be called “Codename Patriot.” General Lane will be the main guy in this new crossover and every character will be affected. Sounds a lot like what’s going on over at Marvel with Dark Reign…
Captain Atom will play a part in Codename Patriot.
Look for Hunt for Reactron as a Supergirl/Action Comic’s crossover in October...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 27th, 2009
Everything you want to know from the House of Ideas during this years Comic Con… from 16 million mutant zombies to unlocking other characters in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2. Here are the big announcements from Marvel:
Dark Reign will conclude by the end of the year! ( I DON’T LIKE THAT NEWS)
Marvel Exiles is going to be canceled.
Fans of video games will love to know they can play as Jean Grey “Phoenix”, and Remy “Gambit” Lebeau in the new Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2. Does this mean Phoenix is coming...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 20th, 2009
So you dig comics right? If you’re on this site I’m sure you do. Therefore, I’m assuming you would be interested in watching a film about the great American art of comic books. So check out this documentary hosted by writer/director Miguel Cima, who talks with comic book creators and retailers about the biz. He also conducts unique man-on-the-street experiments to find out what happened with America’s affection for comics.
The documentary (Dig Comics) has interviews with Eisner®-winning writer Jeph...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 20th, 2009
We all know that Ryan Reynolds will appear as Hal Jordan in the live-action Green Lantern movie due out in 2011. But for now, let’s talk a bit about the new DC animated feature-length film Green Lantern: First Flight as we have available for you faithful readers the first four minutes of the movie!
If you’re going to be at Comic-Con make sure to check out Green Lantern: First Flight since the film will be screened on Thursday night. Here’s the first 240 seconds:
Cool, eh? Green Lantern: First Flight will...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 17th, 2009
Remember that promo artwork that I posted that just read “The end ” with Wolverine’s face? Some of you were thinking it was maybe a part of the “Old Man Logan” story. Well, now it looks like it’s for the last issue for the Ultimate line of comics!
I guess we will found out what the gist is at the end of the month when Jeph Loeb ends Ultimatum… if it comes out in time. Any thoughts on what this pictre may mean?
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 15th, 2009
A few years back I was happy that Marvel stopped publishing a plethora of Spider-Man books and limited the Web-Crawler to only Amazing Spider-Man. Now, it looks like there is a new ongoing title that will be coming out called Web of Spider-Man which will also feature Spider-Girl stories as well.
Marvel had this to say about it:
“With the ‘Gauntlet’ storyline starting up and many classic adversaries of Spider-man coming back to the book, we wanted to find a place to tell you more about them without it eating up too...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 14th, 2009
One of my favorite artists around is Josh Howard and I can’t wait for Dead @ 17: Afterbirth #2 which comes out tomorrow. Since I love all of you Comic Impact readers, I am happy to post these preview pages of the issue:
So if you enjoy HOT girls and horror why not pick up this book and also get Dead@17: Ultimate Edition
(One of my top 10 comics of all time) when you’re at the comic store.
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 10th, 2009
Remember Foil & Hologram variant covers back in the 1990’s? Well guess what- they’re back and this time we can say thank you Marvel for paying tribute to the worst time in comic book history down at your LCS (Local Comic Shop).
The theme begins with Ultimate Comics Avengers #1, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1 and Ultimate Comics Armor Wars #1, which will all have Foilogram Variant Covers. Marvel’s David Gabriel had this to say to the press:
“This is Marvel doing the nineties right,” explained...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on July 3rd, 2009
Oh Hi! I didn’t see you there!! Wow that’s a big shovel…why are you hiding it behind your back? Anywho, I guess you came here to find out about the impending Marvels Project by Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting. It will be an 8 part mini series starting August 12th 2009.When Ed “THE MAN” Brubaker spoke at this years NY Comic Con he had this to say about The Marvels Project:
“It’s a modern day retelling of the origin story of the Marvel Universe,” Brubaker explains. Taking place between...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 1st, 2009
More than 4,000 fans will have the opportunity to see Green Lantern: First Flight on the big screen five days before the latest DC Universe film is distributed on DVD and Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def. The film will premiere in the San Diego Convention Center’s Ballroom 20 at 8:00 p.m.
A panel comprised of filmmakers and voice cast will be presented on the following day, Friday, July 24. Details on that panel and its participants will be announced next week stay to tune to Comic Impact more.
Acclaimed actor Christopher Meloni (Law &...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 30th, 2009
We all know that I love Deadpool, but what about his new series Deadpool: Merc With A Mouth? Here is the description and a preview for this book:
HEAD TRIP, ” Part 1 of 6 It’s the Merc with two mouths! Deadpool travels to the Savage Land to retrieve what might be the deadliest bio-weapon the universe has ever seen. What is this deadly object? Well, Deadpool’s employer is being a little vague about that. Let’s just say when the secret is finally revealed, it’s enough to throw even the Merc with two...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 24th, 2009
So Marvel.com has just put up this photo of everyone’s favorite Canadian mutant: Wolverine! Is this the end for Logan or is it just because the Wolverine book is now called Dark Wolverine?
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 23rd, 2009
I know it’s not Thursday, but I want to show you some pages for the upcoming G.I Joe # 6 from IDW since Comic Impact friend, Robert Atkins is doing the artwork. I love his work.
The description for G.I Joe # 6 goes something like this: The first epic story of G.I. Joe draws to an explosive conclusion as Snake Eyes hunts for the man who can lead him to the secrets of COBRA. But first the Joes’ silent warrior has to face down Destro, who’s willing to risk a fate worse than death to prove his worth. Make sure...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 20th, 2009
Did you listen to our last podcast where Andy pimps out Collectors Paradise? You know, about how next Sunday you can personally meet Heroes star Milo Ventimiglia (Gamer, Pathology)! Check out this awesome promo video:
Ventimiglia will be promoting the release of Berserker #1, a comic book published by Top Cow Productions, Inc. in conjunction with Ventimiglia’s production company, DiVide Pictures.
Because we can’t say it enough, on Sunday June 28, the Berserker crew will be present at Collectors Paradise, located...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 20th, 2009
I’m sure anyone who reads comics at the moment is aware of the colossal event taking the Marvel 616 universe by storm. ‘Dark Reign’ books are hitting the shelves faster than it takes me to slurp up a bowl of spaghetti bolognaise (which is incredibly fast)!
I myself was excited once Secret Invasion ended earlier this year for what the future held in the Marvel Universe. Tony Stark got booted, and Norman Osborn became the boss of pretty much anything he wanted. Things were taking yet another drastic turn!
Thus began Dark...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 19th, 2009
Do you enjoy the great Jack Kirby like I do?
If so, than you will love this fun fact the next episode of “Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” featuring Mister Miracle and Kamandi! The episode will air next week on Cartoon Network.
The synopsis is something like Gorilla Grodd travels to the future where intelligent animals rule humans — Batman follows him and teams with Kamandi (the last boy on Earth) to bring him down!
Now if you’re a fan of Kirby like myself, you’d know that Kamandi was created by...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 18th, 2009
On Thursdays we at Comic Impact like to show you some preview pages of a book coming out next week that we’re excited for! This time we take a look at Detective Comics #854 Written by Greg Ruckai, with art by JH Williams and Cully Hamner.
The description for the book is : A new era in the history of DETECTIVE COMICS begins as Batwoman is unleashed on Gotham City! Marked by the blood-red bat, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. With a script by...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 15th, 2009
Comic Impact friend and all around GREAT guy, Chris Giarrusso, has his new comic series G-Man: Cape Crisis #1 hit the shelves on August 12th, 2009 and comic stores are placing their orders now! This is his first-ever mini-series, and he is very excited about it. I think all interested fans to NEED TO READ THIS BOOK!!
If you enjoy Chris G’s Mini Marvels (or fun new comics in general) please tell your comic store you want a copy of G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS #1! Your shop won’t order you a copy unless you tell them, so...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 15th, 2009
As you can see from the video, Captain America is making a miraculous recovery. Two years after Marvel Comics knocked off it’s famous star-spangled superhero, he’s back and better than ever!
How is this happening, you may ask your self? Well Joe Quesada told the press, “We’ve been patiently planning for this moment for 2 1/2 years.” Captain America will return next month in the five-comic book series, “Captain America Reborn.” The dramatic return couldn’t come soon enough for fans of the superhero.
Also...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 11th, 2009
On Thursdays we at Comic Impact like to show you some preview pages of a book coming out next week that we’re excited about.
This time we take a look at Batman: Streets of Gotham #1 Written by Paul Dini and Marc Andreyko, with art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs, Georges Jeanty & Karl Story.
The pitch for the book is this: As a new Batman rises on the streets of Gotham City, the heroes, villains and citizens take notice. How will the police feel about this new Batman, and can he control the crime in Gotham the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 4th, 2009
We want to try something new here with Comic Impact 2.0; On Thursdays we are going to post previews for some books that are due out the following week.
This time where going to take a look at Flash Rebirth # 3 written by Geoff Johns with art by Ethan Van Sciver.
Remember to check out our POW ( Pick of the Week) Podcast on Friday night where myself (Simon), Sheldon, and Andy geek out to discuss the week’s shipment in comic books! We talk about the titles that had the most impact on characters and plot, new releases, the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 26th, 2009
We’re going to shake things week up a bit this week to keep it interesting- below are previews for the books that are on Andy, Sheldon, and Simon’s pull lists for Wednesday (well, books come out on Thursday this week due to Memorial Day, but you know what we mean). Wowza! The best of the best will be highlighted during this week’s POW podcast, and the absolute best book will be featured as the Pick of the Week! Sheldon has the honors this time around. Anyway, think of this preview page as our happy attempt at sparking...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 21st, 2009
DC canceled the Blue Beetle series sometime ago and now the hero is returning to comics!
As some of you know Sheldon is in love with the Blue Beetle, and now we can see his boy in an 8-page back up story that begins in Booster Gold #21.
Are people going to be buying Booster Gold just for the back up story with Jaime Reyes (the new Blue Beetle)? Only time will tell. I do love that Mike Norton is working on this book.
Simon Daoudi
Simon@ComicImpact.com
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 9th, 2009
We have your first look at the upcoming Batman: The Brave and The Bold episode “The Color of Revenge!”
Batman and Robin team up again, but it’s not like it always was–there was a reason Robin left to go work on his own. As Crazy Quilt comes after Robin for revenge, all the dirty laundry comes out between the dynamic duo!
This episode of Batman: The Brave and the Bold will be on TV next Friday night ( May 22nd ).
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 8th, 2009
Warner Home Video has announced that Batman: The Brave and the Bold V1 will be in stores on August 25th. The disc will include 4 episodes of the show: “Rise of the Blue Beetle”, “Terror on Dinosaur Island”, “Evil Under the Sea”, “Invasion of the Secret Santas.” No extra material will be included. Here is your first look at the official package artwork:
I just wish all season one would come out on DVD or Blu-Ray. I hate it when they only put a few episodes on the discs.
Simon...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 23rd, 2009
From the writer of YOUNG X-MEN, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, and the co-creator of television’s ELI STONE comes a science fiction epic that explores the aftermath of Earth’s most brutal conflict.
For ten years the alien invaders have laid waste to our planet, but now they’ve vanished, leaving the survivors with two questions - “Where did they go?” and “Where does humanity go from here?” It’s existential questions with alien-fueled intrigue, and there’s no better time to get on board...
