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Review: ‘Kill Shakespeare: The Tide of Blood’ #3

As each installment gets better and better, Kill Shakespeare: The Tide of Blood #3 delivers an incredibly spell-binding adventure. The best part, you don’t have to be fully versed in Shakespeare to understand what’s going on. As each page is wonderfully realized in words and art, this is the perfect opportunity to pick up the… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 25, 2013 12:34pm
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Review: ‘Witch Doctor: Mal Practice’ #6

In its thrilling conclusion, Witch Doctor: Mal Practice #6 delivers an action-packed finale that must be read. This is an all-out confrontation between monsters, femme fatales, and a sarcastic witch doctor. The “Witch Doctor” series closes its second chapter with a satisfying ending filled with hilarious one-liners and nonstop action.


Lonmonster
Apr 25, 2013 12:24pm
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Review: ‘Judge Dredd Year One’ # 2

Matt Smith’s Judge Dredd Year One continues to show us the first year of Judge Dredd’s massive career. Yet, the first year is virtually identical to the first. Smith doesn’t manage to tread any new ground and spends the issue wasting a lot of time building to the only satisfying part of the issue: the… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 25, 2013 12:14pm
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Review: ‘East of West’ # 2

Jonathan Hickman’s East of West # 2 continues to set the table with an impressive blend of genres. “East of West” is never truly sure of what type of story it is. Which may be its greatest strength, or its biggest weakness. The story here remains massive and as much more of the plot unravels,… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 25, 2013 12:05pm
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‘World War Z’ Creator Talks ‘Extinction Parade’

Avatar Press just uploaded a couple videos of Max Brooks, World War Z writer, chatting about zombies and his new comic, “The Extinction Parade”, that shows the zombie apocalypse through the eyes of vampires. He’s an intelligent dude with some unique views about the undead. You should really check out these videos. You may learn… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 24, 2013 4:42pm
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Bishop And Warpath Join ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’!

This morning, director Bryan Singer posted a Vine video clip to twitter showing the actor’s chairs for the cast of X-Men: Days of Future Past (see tweet below). With the quick video, you can see that both Bishop and Warpath will be included in the film, as well as a bunch of other mutants.


Lonmonster
Apr 24, 2013 12:11pm
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Free Comics And Dynamite Joins The Dark Horse Digital Store!

To celebrate the two-year anniversary of their digital store, Dark Horse has posted fifty free first issues that you can snag until Friday, April 26, at 9 a.m. PST. The publisher has also signed a deal with Dynamite Entertainment to offer digital copies of their books. A load of Dynamite comics are already available in… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 24, 2013 11:57am
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‘DRAVN’ Coming To Heavy Metal Magazine

“Heavy Metal Magazine” #262 includes a full issue of the new science/fantasy/mythology series, “DRAVN”. The series is written by Jesse Negron and Dave Elliott and features artwork from a batch of various creators. From the press release, it sounds like a more fantasy focused version of Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods” mixed in with some bizarre… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 23, 2013 4:08pm
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[Interview] Brandon Seifert Chats ‘Witch Doctor’ & ‘Hellraiser’

Brandon Seifert has become a big name in horror comics in just a few years. After the success of Seifert’s first series, “Witch Doctor”, from Image comics in 2010, he began collaborating with horror legend Clive Barker as the co-writer for the current ongoing “Hellraiser” comic series. In addition, he’s also written issues of “Dr…. Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 23, 2013 12:50pm
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[Interview] James Tynion IV Talks Political Horror In ‘The Eighth Seal’

As soon as I heard that James Tynion IV’s “The Eighth Seal” was described as “Rosemary’s Baby meets The West Wing“, I knew it was something I had to check out. James Tynion IV has been tearing it up at DC Comics over the past few months, writing titles such as “Talon” and “Red Hood… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 23, 2013 12:24pm
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[Exclusive] Zombies And Superheroes Collide In This Book Excerpt From ‘Ex-Patriots’

Released today from Broadway Books (a division of Random House Publishing) is Peter Clines’ “Ex-Patriots”, the sequel to his hit novel, “Ex-Heroes”. The series blends together elements of zombie and superhero fiction and has been called, “The Avengers meets The Walking Dead with a large order of epic served on the side”. “Ex-Patriots” follows the… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 23, 2013 12:04pm
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Fan Expo Vancouver In Words & Photos

Fan Expo Vancouver took place over the weekend, bringing in loads of pop-culture hounds from all over the West Coast. Only in its sophomore year, the convention drew in a crowd of thousands to the Vancouver Convention Centre, despite the inevitable rain. Whether you’re into Lego or The Walking Dead, the expo was packed with… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 22, 2013 10:44pm
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[Toys] Topps To Publish New ‘Mars Attacks’ Trading Cards For The First Time Since 1962!

Topps has announced that they will be releasing an all-new Mars Attacks trading card set this October. Last year was the big 50th anniversary for the original card series, and now they are re-vamping the look to create some modern collectables. The resent resurgence of popularity in Mars Attacks has been helped by the ongoing… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 22, 2013 12:12pm
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Advance Review: ‘The Creep’ HC

A great read from start to finish, The Creep HC is an emotionally-enthralling private eye tale that pulls at the heart strings. As each page goes by, readers will start to feel for the deeply-flawed protagonist. This is a bleak and heart-breaking story about a disconnected loner looking for answers.


Lonmonster
Apr 22, 2013 11:56am
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More Details On Clive Barker’s ‘Next Testament’

Originally titled “New Genesis”, Clive Barker was asked to change the name of the series due to some legal issues with DC Comics. Boom! Studios has released further details on what is now being called “Next Testament”. This is the first original comic series created by Clive Barker (though he’s worked on “Hellraiser” comics and… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 22, 2013 11:46am
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[Interview] Talking Comics & Music With Jason Rockman From ‘Slaves On Dope’

Jason Rockman is a busy man. In addition to being the powerful frontman of Montreal based hard rock outfit Slaves On Dope, Rockman is also an on air DJ for Chom 97.7 FM, pop culture columnist for CTV News, voice actor, and media co-coordinator for the Montreal Comic Con. Rockman is also a lifelong comic… Read More


BigJ
Apr 22, 2013 11:34am
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‘X-Files Season 10′ #1 Variant Cover By Charles Paul Wilson III

Third Eye Comics just released a look at a new variant cover for Joe Harris’ upcoming “X-Files Season 10″ #1 from IDW Publishing. The classic tattoo inspired cover is drawn by Charles Paul Wilson III and the cover will be exclusive to the Third Eye shop. The issue drops this June in shops everywhere.


Lonmonster
Apr 19, 2013 7:47pm
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Boston Comic Con Postponed Until Further Notice

Due to the recent goings on in the Boston area, the Boston Comic Con, which was to take place over the weekend, has officially been postponed. The entire city is pretty much under lock down at this point, and the organizers of the con feel that it is necessary to hold off on the event… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 19, 2013 5:29pm
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Get ‘Screwed’ In June

Tyler Kirkham, known for his artwork on DC titles such as “New Guardians” and “Teen Titans” is co-writing a new series at Zenescope with Keith Thomas with art by David Miller. “Screwed” will see a young woman who wakes up covered in scars and no memory of how they came to be. The first issue… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 19, 2013 1:56pm
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Review: ‘Miniature Jesus’ #1

Created, written, illustrated, and lettered by the brilliant Ted McKeever, Miniature Jesus #1 offers obscure perceptions of reality infused with a very special mix of raw sincerity and dark humor. The series follows a recovering alcoholic named Chomsky whose world is in a state of constant change due to the figurative and literal demons in… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 19, 2013 1:18pm
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Review: ‘Revival’ #9

Revival is beginning to feel the effects of trying to juggle so many characters and plotlines in its first few issues. It’s a difficult task, and the way “Revival” has gone about it – cramming at least three stories per issue, then leaving them alone for at least the next – has made it difficult… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 19, 2013 1:10pm
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[Books] Peter Clines’ ‘Ex-Patriots’ Combines Superheroes And Zombies

“Ex-Patriots” is the follow up to Peter Clines’ hit novel”Ex-Heroes”, and once again he brings you to a post zombie-apocalypse Hollywood for a genre meshing tale of horror and heroics. Clines first published the books through the horror publisher Permuted Press, but they have since become cult classics and are now being re-printed by Random… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 19, 2013 1:05pm
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[Exclusive] Book Excerpt From ‘Peter Cushing: A Life in Film’

Titan Books has just released a brand new book that outlines the life of one of film’s greatest cult icons, Peter Cushing. If you’re a hound for classic horror cinema, you know Cushing from his roles as Baron Frankenstein and Doctor Van Helsing in the films from the Hammer house of horror. Cushing’s other star… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 18, 2013 6:41pm
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COMICS
Dark Horse & Sequential Pulp Team Up For ‘The Halloween Legion’

Dark Horse Comics and Sequential Pulp have teamed up to deliver a sweet Halloween treat with “The Halloween Legion” from writer Martin Powell alongside artists Thomas Boatwright and Diana Leto. The book focuses on a super ghoul team that consists of horror archetypes including The Skeleton, The Witch, The Ghost, The Devil, and Autumn the… Read More


Lonmonster
Apr 18, 2013 5:32pm