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Archive for November, 2008
Preview: Thor #600
Thor finally made it to his 600th issue. Congrats. Hit the jump for an early look at this momentous issue.
What to Watch for Wednesday
For comics shipping 11.26.08 or The Week We Were Most Thankful. 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.
Coming to a Shelf Near You: A Photo Tour of NECA’s Offices
Want to see all the cool things we got to look at while we visited with NECA last week? Curious to know some of the things they have planned for the next few months? Hit the jump for a look at one of the coolest offices in the known world.
Coming to a Shelf Near You: An Interview with NECA’s Randy Falk
Last week, we had a chance to visit the NECA office/studio to see what they were working on, and to get a glimpse of the process involved in creating some of the most detailed figures on the market. While there, Randy Falk took time out of his busy schedule to sit with me for an interview. Here for your viewing entertainment is the video of that interview, as well as glimpses into future NECA products, and the process of how many of their products come about. Hit the jump to see what Randy had to say.
Wanted Movie Edition Now Available
Top Cow has announced a new printing of hit miniseries Wanted, which was the inspiration for the movie of the same name released earlier this year. The new edition, which features a movie cover and a lot of other goodies, is perfect if you haven’t gotten a chance to read this one yet. The trade paperback is now available, so hit the jump to get a look at what it has to offer.
Emily Comics Go Online with Dark Horse Presents
Fans of comic publisher Dark Horse probably already know about Dark Horse Presents, a MySpace site featuring original content from many of the artists and writers working with Dark Horse. Now everyone’s favorite thirteen-year-old, Emily the Strange, is joining the Dark Horse Presents line-up. Hit the jump for the full press release, as well as a look at what’s in store for Emily when she goes online.
What to Watch for Wednesday
For comics shipping 11.19.08 or The Week You Were Left 4 Dead. 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.
Top Cow February Solicitations
The end of the year is right around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about what to order next year at your local comic shop. Top Cow has announced their solicitations for February 2009, which you could wait to find in the December issue of Previews, or just hit the jump to read right now.
Marvel February ‘09 Solicitations
Curious? Hit the jump to see what’s happening in all your favorite Marvel books in February.
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Review
As a longtime fan of both fictional universes, I nearly exploded in excitement over the announcement of Mortal Kombat crossing over with DC Comics. Sure, it’s an odd pairing: DC’s bright, primary-colored do-gooders and ne’er-do-wells and MK’s grim, blood-soaked warriors, but the prospect of seeing Superman, Batman, the Joker and Wonder Woman in a fighting game alone made me giddy. Throw in a fighting engine that looked to hearken back to the early days of the Mortal Kombat franchise, and an all-star lineup of MK’s finest, and this was the best news this side of Marvel Vs. Capcom 3. Over the months since its announcement, however, my confidence about the game had eroded with each disappointing piece of news that emerged. The toning down of MK’s trademark Fatalities, the Teen rating, and the editing of the Joker’s mind-blowingly cool finisher for the American version all made me wonder if the game would be worthy of the Mortal Kombat name. I am pleased to say that not only is it worthy, it’s the best MK game since 1995.
