Archive for November, 2008
Watchmen Game Screens Show Potential
If you’ve seen the trailers for the upcoming movie based on the most celebrated graphic novel of all time, The Watchmen, then you know that it looks like the film is going to flat-out fucking rock. As for the video game based on the movie based on the graphic novel, well, that has yet to be seen. However, these screens from the upcoming game are not looking too bad, so perhaps there is some hope that this license won’t get destroyed in translation from big screens to consoles. Hit the jump to check out the shots for yourselves.
From the Panel to the Screen: Latest Watchmen Trailer
Because everyone needs to see this.
Preview/Review: The Darkness #7
After some rocky times in South America, Darkness-wielder Jackie Estacado is finally trying to make his way back north. With all of the troubles he’s had lately, it would seem like this trip would be a piece of cake. Unfortunately, things are just never that simple for Jackie. Hit the jump to read all about The Darkness #7, as well as getting a look at the first few pages.
Preview: The Stand: Captain Trips #3
It may hit stands today, but if you’re unsure of whether or not you should be picking this up, we’ve got a preview of the latest issue of Marvel’s adaptation. Hit the jump to take a look.
What to Watch for Wednesday
For comics shipping 11.12.08 or The Week You Finally Realized Just How Cold November Really Was. 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.
Preview: Dark Tower: Treachery #3
Curious to see what happens in this month’s Dark Tower: Treachery? Hit the jump for an early look at the issue which will be in stores tomorrow.
Preview: Wolverine: Flies to a Spider #1
Gregg Hurwitz and Jerome Opena are ready to give their take of Marvel’s favorite Canadian. Hit the jump for an early look at Wolverine: Flies to a Spider.
Preview/Review: Broken Trinity #3
Broken Trinity was supposed to be Top Cow’s big summer series. Well, it’s now November, and the third and final issue is (finally) about to ship. We could get mad at Top Cow for the delay, but instead you should hit the jump to get a sneak peek at the issue, and read our thoughts about how Top Cow’s biggest storyline of the year gets wrapped up.
Emily the Strange Store Opens in Athens, Greece
The newest Emily the Strange store is about to open its doors in Athens, Greece. The store’s grand opening will take place on November 13, will, not surprisingly, feature the complete Emily apparel line. You can read more about it in the press release after the jump.
Preview: Thor: Man of War
Marvel sure loves Thor-centric one-shots, don’t they? Hit the jump for a look at the latest Matt Fraction/Patrick Zircher book, Thor: Man of War.
