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Archive for October, 2008
Emily the Strange Creator Rob Reger in Collage Show
Rob Reger, the creator of iconic teen Emily the Strange and cool artist, will be featured in a collage show in Berkeley, California’s Gallery Extraña. Unfortunately, we’re isn’t local to sunny CA, so we won’t be able to attend. Quarterbingers in the area should check in out, though. The show will run from November 7 to December 12. Hit the jump for more info.
What to Watch for Wednesday
For comics shipping 10.29.08 or The Week Tons of Kids Dress Up Like Their Heroes. Every week I’ll check Diamond’s shipping list to see what you absolutely, positively, no doubt about it need to spend all your hard earned cash on at the Local Comic Shop.
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Review
Back in 2004, Activision and Treyarch brought us a game based on the blockbuster sequel to 2002’s Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man 2. For the first time in a video game, we were able to go from the tops of skyscrapers to the ground as Spidey, web-swinging, web-slinging and wall-crawling through a massive recreation of Manhattan. There wasn’t much to do outside of swinging around, rescuing falling construction workers, saving lost balloons and fighting some nondescript thugs, but the raw materials needed for a string of high-quality Spider-Man games were in place. Sadly, Activision failed to significantly improve the formula over their next two Spider-Man titles, Spider-Man 3 and Ultimate Spider-Man. Their newest effort, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, takes the series out of the movie continuity and the Ultimate Marvel universe with an all-new plot that takes place in the classic Marvel Universe, but doesn’t follow any specific comic storyline. With a new focus on high-flying combat and super hero cameos, can Activision rescue the Spider-Man series from its downward spiral?
Preview: The Stand: Captain Trips #3
Stephen King’s The Stand just turned 30. Hit the jump to check out some preview pages of the next issue of Marvel’s adaptation of the seminal work.
Review: Cyblade #1
One of last year’s Pilot Season winners got off the ground this week. Hit the jump to see whether or not Cyblade is still deserving of her own ongoing.
Preview: Ghost Rider #29
Been reading Ghost Rider lately? Some serious stuff is about to hit the fan. Hit the jump for the latest look at what Jason Aaron and Tan Eng Huat have planned for ol’ flamehead.
Variant Cover by Phil Hester for The Darkness #7 Benefits the Hero Initiative
Top Cow has announced that super-talented artist Phil Hester would be doing a special variant for The Darkness #7. Okay, sure, lots of comics get variant covers, but the fact that the proceeds for this particular cover benefit the Hero Initiative makes it even better in my book. Hit the jump for the full press release, and click the image above to see the variant in Expand-O-Scope.
Top Cow January Solicitations
January may seem far away right now, but the new year will be here before you know it, and that brings a whole lot of new comics. Hit the jump to see what Top Cow is bringing to the table in the first month of 2009. Click any image to view it in Expand-O-Scope.
From the Panel to the Screen: New Watchmen Footage
The Spike Scream Awards premiered some new footage from the upcoming (hopefully) adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ iconic graphic novel, Watchmen. Hit the jump to see just how different it is from the trailer released alongside The Dark Knight.
What to Watch for Wednesday
For comics shipping 10.22.08 or The Week the Phillies Started Their First World Series in 15 Years. Every week I’ll check Diamond’s shipping list to see what you absolutely, positively, no doubt about it need to spend all your hard earned cash on at the Local Comic Shop.
