Thanks to the fine folks at Dabel Bros. Publishing, here’s a sneak peek at December’s Take A Chance #1, plus the cover of issue 2. Written by novelist C.E. Murphy (Urban Shaman) with art by Ardian Shyaf (The Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle) the five issue mini-series focuses on single mother Frankie Kemp who [...]
Invincible Iron Man #7 Preview
More pretty pictures. This time from Invincible Iron Man, Tony Stark’s second title. It’s a great time to be a goateed gazillionaire inventor. Written by Matt Fraction with art by Salvador Larocca issue 7 (released on November 5) has Iron Man teaming up with Peter Parker AKA Spider-Man. Two cinematic heroes in one book. Cool.
Weapon X: First Class #1 Preview
As many people will discover with next year’s film, Logan, otherwise known as the most popular X-Man, Wolverine has a mysterious past. However, it’s slowly unraveling these days with his Origins series and now the 3 ish Weapon X: First Class mini-series. Written by Marc Sumerak (Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius) with art by [...]
Marvel’s Ultimatum
Marvel’s 5 issue Ultimatum mini-series is released on November 5, and is a cross-over event, with repercussions affecting the entire Ultimate universe. Marvel think you should read it. Here’s why. Mags sure looks comfortable doesn’t he?
Top Cowabunga!
Now you can skate to the comic shop with reckless abandon and declare your love for Darkness, Savage Dragon or Witchblade at the same time! “Get out of my way!” you’ll scream as you tear past dordling pedestrians. “I’m a comic reader and I need my fix!” Anyway, Top Cow are releasing some perty decks [...]
Various Batman Reviews
So how would you like your Bat today? Grim and gritty or light hearted and witty? The double edged sword of having multiple titles for popular characters like DC’s Batman and Superman and Marvel’s Spider-Man and Wolverine is that there is an interpretation for everyone. Hardcore fans and unsure parents looking for something kid-friendly can [...]
Marvel’s Mystery Image No. 2
After the hero-centric teaser image, we now have a villain-centric piece. It is accompanied only with the text, “Are You Ready To Villain Up?” It seems obvious now that these two images are to promote Marvel’s kid friendly cartoon, or comic, or both, probably to go along with Hasbro’s kidified Super Hero Squad toys. For [...]
Marvel’s Mystery Image
Marvel have a recent history of releasing teaser images and letting fans scratch their heads. The latest one was to promote their Noir series which re-imagines Spider-Man, the X-Men and Daredevil in a typical old school noir setting, and will be released in December. The image below, released yesterday seems more obvious. Marvel are getting [...]
Pulp Tales Review
Anthology tales are usually a hit and miss affair. Creators have the danger of trying different styles, or dusting out a random story from the bottom of their desk drawer. These may work, but that’s not always the case. Unfortunately brevity is not something a lot of current writers are skilled in, whereas their web-comic [...]
Horror Film Props Auction
For fans of horror films, this is your chance to take something home from a variety of film classics or recent releases. If you live in California, you can see the props for yourself next Saturday, or you can go on-line and still be a part of this unique event. Press release below. Premiere Props [...]
Image: Never Late Again!
Well, at least as far as Robert Kirkman is concerned. The new Image partner is certainly confident, and giving his fans what they want – trustworthy release dates. That’s not something even the Big Two can guarantee. Gotta love the guy. He’s clearly passionate about keeping comics readers happy, and creating new ones at the [...]
Kirkman and Marz at the Station
In my continuing effort of shameless promotion, here is my article about Walking Dead & Invincible creator Robert Kirkman’s recent plea for creator-owned properties, and my interview with legendary writer Ron Marz about his groovy new series Dragon Prince. There’s also my review of Station #3, BOOM!’s excellent thriller in a space station title.
Mercy Thompson: Homecoming Preview
Next month is the launch of the four issue mini-series, Mercy Thompson: Homecoming from Dabel Brothers. Written by Mercy creator/novelist Patricia Biggs it is a prequel to the novels and finds the titular mechanic and supernatural expert facing vampires, werewolves and even the horrors of a job interview. A new Mercy novel, Bone Crossed will [...]
Zero-G #1 Review
I know this book has been getting its praise, from the likes of Stan Lee (in his typically enthusiastic way) and Steve Niles, but I can only assume they’ve been privy to all of the issues. I’m not saying this is a bad book. Far from it. It’s just that this opening salvo is not [...]
