Posted 2/12/13 11:30 am EST by Valerie Gallaher in Marvel
Could the Miles Morales Spider-Man be no more? Marvel teases a possible end to the young man's career as Spidey:
"The story behind this image will leave readers in tears! What could possibly drive Miles Morales to abandon his role as Ultimate Comics Spider-Man? Find out this May, in Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #23!" Read More...
Posted 2/11/13 5:29 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in TV
Anybody worried that they would not see their fave CW action-dramas come back next season can breathe a sigh of relief. The network has announced that "Vampire Diaries," "Supernatural," and "Arrow" have all been renewed for another season. Read More...
Posted 2/11/13 4:27 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Animation
That powerful super-rodent Mighty Mouse apes Henry Cavill in this parody by artist Bobby Timony of "Man of Steel" ...which makes me wonder, "what ever happened to the Mouse of Steel? Read More...
Posted 2/11/13 3:22 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in DC Comics, Mattel, Toy Fair
The news out of Toy Fair that Mattel's MattyCollector brand will be putting out an action figure line based on the 1960s "Batman" TV show made the hearts of geeks everywhere leap in technicolor joy. While a few "cult favorite" figures have been announced (such as the "Surfing Contest" Batman), I want make sure some other awesome characters and situations are also represented. So here's a list of my top ten Batman toys I want to see from this line: Read More...
Posted 2/11/13 1:52 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in TV
If you're a female "geek" and loved the old G4's comic book and video game coverage, you are out of luck: G4 is no longer considering you a viable demographic.
Instead, the "new" G4, rebranded as "The Esquire Network," will cater to what NBCUniversal General Manager Adam Stotsky refers to as a "vastly under-served audience in cable TV – today’s modern man."
Yes, that is actually what he said. Read More...
Posted 2/11/13 1:33 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in VIZ
Viz has just announced that they will be producing original comics based on legendary character Hello Kitty. They will publish a series of several graphic novels, as well as a special-edition comic.
The comic book, which features a cover by Eisner-nominated Jacob Chabot ("SpongeBob Comics", "Strange Tales"), will launch at 2013, San Diego Comic Con. It will feature art by Chabot, Victoria Maderna, Ian McGinty. The graphic novels, which will start in the Fall with "Here We Go!", are described as "a collection of comic stories about Hello Kitty’s travels." Read More...
Posted 2/11/13 12:46 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Toy Fair, Toys
Can zombie fashion dolls really find a market (certainly they have worked with Monster High). Enter Tonner's new line of "Warm Bodies" dolls, based on the zom-rom-com movie, which have just been announced in conjunction with Toy Fair. Read More...
Posted 2/10/13 4:44 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Hasbro, Toy Fair, Toys
If you're a fan of Harry, Liam, Louis, Niall and Zayn you're going to love these One Direction dolls from Hasbro! Check out these special Toy Fair reveals! Read More...
Posted 2/10/13 3:49 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Hasbro, Toy Fair, Toys
If you are afraid of "Star Trek Into Darkness" spoilers, you might want to skip this intriguing discovery from Toy Fair!
Posted 2/5/13 12:00 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Comic Books, DC Comics, Vertigo Comics
Get ready for some strange happenings from under the Arctic Circle in Vertigo's "The Wake," by acclaimed creators Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy. The 10-issue miniseries starts in May, and here's the official synopsis straight from Vertigo:
When Marine Biologist Lee Archer is approached by the Department of Homeland Security for help with a new threat, she declines, but quickly realizes they won't take no for an answer. Soon she is plunging to the depths of the Arctic Circle to a secret, underwater oil rig where they've discovered something miraculous and terrifying… Read More...
Posted 1/31/13 1:45 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Books
What would happen if you were pitted against your own twin to the death? Who would be smarter or braver? And who would survive?
Find out in "Dualed," a hard-hitting book written by Elsie Chapman that's already being compared to "The Hunger Games" : Read More...
Posted 1/30/13 2:21 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in DC Comics, Tech
World-famous Italian pen-manufacturer Montegrappa has teamed up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products for what might be the ultimate Batman collectible ever.
This ultra-limited edition 3-piece fountain pen, watch, and cufflink set -- part of Montegrappa's Cult Collection -- comes in a stunning box and is a fitting tribute to the Caped Crusader. Read More...
Posted 1/30/13 1:24 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Animation
Perhaps this was the role the comedienne was born to play?
TV Guide reports that Roseanne Barr will be providing the voice of TMNT villain Krang Prime in the season finale of the hit animated TV series. This casting news comes on the heels of the revelation that Corey Feldman was going to guest-star on the series, playing an as-of-yet unknown character; Feldman of course co-starred with series regular Sean Astin in the cult 1980s movie "The Goonies," as well as provided the voice for Donatello in some of the TMNT movies. Read More...
Posted 1/30/13 12:00 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Vertigo Comics
While some wonder aloud if the future of Vertigo proper is in doubt -- with the relatively recent exit of Karen Berger, the cancellations of several titles, and the exodus of certain characters like John Constantine to the DCU -- the imprint ups the ante with a May crossover of two of its most popular ongoing titles, "The Unwritten" and "Fables."
Details are sketchy regarding the crossover event, other than that it will start with "The Unwritten" #50 and will feature Tom Taylor and Bigby Wolf. DC also released this promo art, by Peter Gross and Mark Buckingham with colors by Chris Chuckry: Read More...
Posted 1/29/13 2:30 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Animation, DC Comics