WonderCon: Jimmy Palmiotti Interview & Win a Signed TPB!
Posted by: TFAW on April 5, 2010 at 3:00 pm
WonderCon 2010: Jimmy Palmiotti Interview!
While at WonderCon 2010, Andrew met up with writer Jimmy Palmiotti (Power Girl, Jonah Hex), who graciously agreed to take part in one of our Choose Your Own Adventure interviews! Below, Palmiotti reveals who leaves him starstruck (hint: a very close co-worker) and talks about his upcoming comic with Image, Random Acts of Violence!
If you love Jimmy Palmiotti like we do, you’ll be extra psyched to hear about this week’s raffle item: a signed copy of Infinite Crisis Aftermath: The Battle for Bludhaven, signed by Palmiotti himself! You can either sign up for our newsletter to be eligible, or head to one of our three Oregon locations and receive a raffle ticket with purchase!
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Wednesday New Releases: Blackest Night #8, X-Men Second Coming & More
Posted by: TFAW on April 1, 2010 at 5:10 pm
New Reviews of This Week’s Releases!
We’re back! Sorry for the delay–YouTube was updating yesterday and giving us fits. We did have it posted on our Facebook page, however–become a fan, if you aren’t already! This week, Josh and I tackled Blackest Night #8, X-Men Second Coming, the new Terminator 2029 #1 from Zach Whedon, Detective Comics #863, Hack/Slash #30, Governator #1, Prelude to Deadpool Corps #5, the awesome Faith Maquette, and the Master figurine from the Buffy and Angel Figurine Collection!
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ECCC ‘10: John Layman Talks Chew & What Comes Next!
Posted by: TFAW on March 29, 2010 at 2:01 am
New Video Post From Emerald City ComiCon!
While at Emerald City ComiCon this year, we bumped into Chew’s John Layman (literally! in the elevator! and he recognized us from our videos!), who very graciously agreed to a video interview. Here, he talks about Chew’s next story arc, “Just Desserts,” the return of Mason Savoy, the awesome fold-out, poster-sized cover of Chew #15 (his description is hilarious), and what it’s like having the biggest “sleeper” hit of the year:
Kudos to Josh, who has loved and supported Chew from the beginning–just check out his reviews and previous interviews! Haven’t tried this awesome comic yet? Now you can buy Chew #1 for just $.80!
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Monday: Chew’s John Layman Interview + Win a Signed Trade!
Posted by: TFAW on March 26, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Make sure to check this space bright and early Monday morning! That’s when we’ll start rolling out our exclusive interviews from Emerald City ComiCon 2010. We’re kicking things off with John Layman, writer of Image Comics’ smash hit, Chew! In it, Layman chats with Josh about the upcoming story arc, “Just Desserts,” gives us a first look at the Pulp Fiction-inspired cover for Chew #13, and fills us in about a free special feature included with issue #15!
But wait! There’s more! Next week’s raffle item is a copy of Chew Vol. 1: Taster’s Choice, signed by Layman himself! To enter, head to one of our three Oregon locations between March 29 and April 4, and you’ll receive a raffle ticket with any purchase. Or, if you live outside the Portland, Oregon area, you can sign up for our weekly Newsletter instead!
If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of reading Chew, you’re missing out on one of the funniest, quirkiest, most surprising titles of the past year. You can check out our past videos, as well as an early interview by Josh, right here on our blog!
But remember, for the latest news, come back Monday and get the full scoop–you’ll be glad you did!
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Wednesday New Releases: Nemesis, Uncanny X-Men & The Guild!
Posted by: TFAW on March 25, 2010 at 4:45 pm
New Reviews of This Week’s Releases!
Josh was forced to go it alone yesterday, but came through with stellar reviews of Nemesis #1, Uncanny X-Men #522, The Guild #1, Green Lantern #52, Thor #608, and the Frank Miller GelaSkins!
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Wednesday New Releases: Nemesis, Uncanny X-Men & The Guild!
Posted by: TFAW on March 25, 2010 at 4:45 pm
New Reviews of This Week’s Releases!
Josh was forced to go it alone yesterday, but came through with stellar reviews of Nemesis #1, Uncanny X-Men #522, The Guild #1, Green Lantern #52, Thor #608, and the Frank Miller GelaSkins!
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Nemesis #1
Posted by: TFAW on March 24, 2010 at 5:27 pm
First off, I’ve gotta say that I’ve been waiting months for this book to come out. As soon as I heard about it, I was instantly on board. How could you not be with Mark Millar and Steve McNiven?
This morning I bound from my slumber like a kid at Christmas. “Nemesis comes out today,” I whispered geekily to myself. When I heard that this week’s comic shipment got here this morning, you could see a trail of papers flying around in my wake.
After I got my hands on my copy, I quickly consumed it. After I was done, I started over from the first page to savor McNiven’s amazing artwork. Dude is seriously talented (obvious statement of the day out of the way). For reals though folks, McNiven knocks it out of the park.
From Nemesis’ smirk on page four to blood spatter that’s peppered throughout the book to the terror on peoples’ faces when they’re about to die, it’s clear McNiven is in love with his craft. He conveys the speed of bullets, planes and trains beautifully. When other artists forget to pay attention to the backgrounds and cityscapes, McNiven shines. The locations are just as much a character as Nemesis or the hero cop he’s targeting. I’m a fan.
I don’t want to give too much away for those who have already ordered their copy, but you can highlight the space below to see my spoilery review.
HIGHLIGHT BELOW FOR SPOILERS:
The premise is pretty simple. Imagine the most badass villain that you can and nobody in the world has been able to stop him. There it is.
Nemesis is grounded in reality–he’s got no super-human abilities to speak of (none that we know of, anyway), just a man with a plan and the means to make things happen. This issue sees our antagonist taunt and murder Tokyo’s Police Chief with such little effort that it’s almost laughable.
Nemesis is almost too good at what he does. I think that’s actually the point though. He’s the world’s only super-criminal—a ravenous Rottweiler who’s been unleashed. Millar does a really good job at writing Nemesis’s flippant attitude toward law, order, and human life. At one point, as people are fleeing for their lives, he says “That’s right, you little peasants! Run!” That single panel told me all I needed to know about his character.
We’re then introduced to Blake Morrow, the Police Chief of Washington D.C.. I really like what Millar’s doing here. Morrow is the best of the best. He’s intelligent, calculating, mindful, and successful. Crime has decreased 60% because of his initiatives and the word on the street is that he’s getting gig Homeland Security. In short, he’s the best there is. We care about his character and empathize for the situation he’s about to face. Too bad he’s gonna die.
I don’t know what the hell happened, but Nemesis has been waiting to take on Morrow. There’s some sort of history there dating back decades and he’s out for revenge. Did you feel that? You got chills just then, didn’t you? Did I mention that Nemesis single-handedly takes down Air Force One? I warned you things would get be spoilery.
Wicked, huh?
The only thing I’m left wondering is why you’re still reading this review. Get this book now. If you dig any of Millar’s previous work: Wanted, Kick-Ass, Old Man Logan, Marvel’s Civil War, you need to get this book. If you’ve got a darker side, that side should be buying this book now. Do it while you can, it will definitely sell out.
Nemesis #1
Posted by: TFAW on March 24, 2010 at 5:27 pm
First off, I’ve gotta say that I’ve been waiting months for this book to come out. As soon as I heard about it, I was instantly on board. How could you not be with Mark Millar and Steve McNiven?
This morning I bound from my slumber like a kid at Christmas. “Nemesis comes out today,” I whispered geekily to myself. When I heard that this week’s comic shipment got here this morning, you could see a trail of papers flying around in my wake.
After I got my hands on my copy, I quickly consumed it. After I was done, I started over from the first page to savor McNiven’s amazing artwork. Dude is seriously talented (obvious statement of the day out of the way). For reals though folks, McNiven knocks it out of the park.
From Nemesis’ smirk on page four to blood spatter that’s peppered throughout the book to the terror on peoples’ faces when they’re about to die, it’s clear McNiven is in love with his craft. He conveys the speed of bullets, planes and trains beautifully. When other artists forget to pay attention to the backgrounds and cityscapes, McNiven shines. The locations are just as much a character as Nemesis or the hero cop he’s targeting. I’m a fan.
I don’t want to give too much away for those who have already ordered their copy, but you can highlight the space below to see my spoilery review.
HIGHLIGHT BELOW FOR SPOILERS:
The premise is pretty simple. Imagine the most badass villain that you can and nobody in the world has been able to stop him. There it is.
Nemesis is grounded in reality–he’s got no super-human abilities to speak of (none that we know of, anyway), just a man with a plan and the means to make things happen. This issue sees our antagonist taunt and murder Tokyo’s Police Chief with such little effort that it’s almost laughable.
Nemesis is almost too good at what he does. I think that’s actually the point though. He’s the world’s only super-criminal—a ravenous Rottweiler who’s been unleashed. Millar does a really good job at writing Nemesis’s flippant attitude toward law, order, and human life. At one point, as people are fleeing for their lives, he says “That’s right, you little peasants! Run!” That single panel told me all I needed to know about his character.
We’re then introduced to Blake Morrow, the Police Chief of Washington D.C.. I really like what Millar’s doing here. Morrow is the best of the best. He’s intelligent, calculating, mindful, and successful. Crime has decreased 60% because of his initiatives and the word on the street is that he’s getting gig Homeland Security. In short, he’s the best there is. We care about his character and empathize for the situation he’s about to face. Too bad he’s gonna die.
I don’t know what the hell happened, but Nemesis has been waiting to take on Morrow. There’s some sort of history there dating back decades and he’s out for revenge. Did you feel that? You got chills just then, didn’t you? Did I mention that Nemesis single-handedly takes down Air Force One? I warned you things would get be spoilery.
Wicked, huh?
The only thing I’m left wondering is why you’re still reading this review. Get this book now. If you dig any of Millar’s previous work: Wanted, Kick-Ass, Old Man Logan, Marvel’s Civil War, you need to get this book. If you’ve got a darker side, that side should be buying this book now. Do it while you can, it will definitely sell out.
Nemesis #1
Posted by: TFAW on March 24, 2010 at 5:27 pm
First off, I’ve gotta say that I’ve been waiting months for this book to come out. As soon as I heard about it, I was instantly on board. How could you not be with Mark Millar and Steve McNiven?
This morning I bound from my slumber like a kid at Christmas. “Nemesis comes out today,” I whispered geekily to myself. When I heard that this week’s comic shipment got here this morning, you could see a trail of papers flying around in my wake.
After I got my hands on my copy, I quickly consumed it. After I was done, I started over from the first page to savor McNiven’s amazing artwork. Dude is seriously talented (obvious statement of the day out of the way). For reals though folks, McNiven knocks it out of the park.
From Nemesis’ smirk on page four to blood spatter that’s peppered throughout the book to the terror on peoples’ faces when they’re about to die, it’s clear McNiven is in love with his craft. He conveys the speed of bullets, planes and trains beautifully. When other artists forget to pay attention to the backgrounds and cityscapes, McNiven shines. The locations are just as much a character as Nemesis or the hero cop he’s targeting. I’m a fan.
I don’t want to give too much away for those who have already ordered their copy, but you can highlight the space below to see my spoilery review.
HIGHLIGHT BELOW FOR SPOILERS:
The premise is pretty simple. Imagine the most badass villain that you can and nobody in the world has been able to stop him. There it is.
Nemesis is grounded in reality–he’s got no super-human abilities to speak of (none that we know of, anyway), just a man with a plan and the means to make things happen. This issue sees our antagonist taunt and murder Tokyo’s Police Chief with such little effort that it’s almost laughable.
Nemesis is almost too good at what he does. I think that’s actually the point though. He’s the world’s only super-criminal—a ravenous Rottweiler who’s been unleashed. Millar does a really good job at writing Nemesis’s flippant attitude toward law, order, and human life. At one point, as people are fleeing for their lives, he says “That’s right, you little peasants! Run!” That single panel told me all I needed to know about his character.
We’re then introduced to Blake Morrow, the Police Chief of Washington D.C.. I really like what Millar’s doing here. Morrow is the best of the best. He’s intelligent, calculating, mindful, and successful. Crime has decreased 60% because of his initiatives and the word on the street is that he’s getting gig Homeland Security. In short, he’s the best there is. We care about his character and empathize for the situation he’s about to face. Too bad he’s gonna die.
I don’t know what the hell happened, but Nemesis has been waiting to take on Morrow. There’s some sort of history there dating back decades and he’s out for revenge. Did you feel that? You got chills just then, didn’t you? Did I mention that Nemesis single-handedly takes down Air Force One? I warned you things would get be spoilery.
Wicked, huh?
The only thing I’m left wondering is why you’re still reading this review. Get this book now. If you dig any of Millar’s previous work: Wanted, Kick-Ass, Old Man Logan, Marvel’s Civil War, you need to get this book. If you’ve got a darker side, that side should be buying this book now. Do it while you can, it will definitely sell out.
Nemesis #1
Posted by: TFAW on March 24, 2010 at 5:27 pm
First off, I’ve gotta say that I’ve been waiting months for this book to come out. As soon as I heard about it, I was instantly on board. How could you not be with Mark Millar and Steve McNiven?
This morning I bound from my slumber like a kid at Christmas. “Nemesis comes out today,” I whispered geekily to myself. When I heard that this week’s comic shipment got here this morning, you could see a trail of papers flying around in my wake.
After I got my hands on my copy, I quickly consumed it. After I was done, I started over from the first page to savor McNiven’s amazing artwork. Dude is seriously talented (obvious statement of the day out of the way). For reals though folks, McNiven knocks it out of the park.
From Nemesis’ smirk on page four to blood spatter that’s peppered throughout the book to the terror on peoples’ faces when they’re about to die, it’s clear McNiven is in love with his craft. He conveys the speed of bullets, planes and trains beautifully. When other artists forget to pay attention to the backgrounds and cityscapes, McNiven shines. The locations are just as much a character as Nemesis or the hero cop he’s targeting. I’m a fan.
I don’t want to give too much away for those who have already ordered their copy, but you can highlight the space below to see my spoilery review.
HIGHLIGHT BELOW FOR SPOILERS:
The premise is pretty simple. Imagine the most badass villain that you can and nobody in the world has been able to stop him. There it is.
Nemesis is grounded in reality–he’s got no super-human abilities to speak of (none that we know of, anyway), just a man with a plan and the means to make things happen. This issue sees our antagonist taunt and murder Tokyo’s Police Chief with such little effort that it’s almost laughable.
Nemesis is almost too good at what he does. I think that’s actually the point though. He’s the world’s only super-criminal—a ravenous Rottweiler who’s been unleashed. Millar does a really good job at writing Nemesis’s flippant attitude toward law, order, and human life. At one point, as people are fleeing for their lives, he says “That’s right, you little peasants! Run!” That single panel told me all I needed to know about his character.
We’re then introduced to Blake Morrow, the Police Chief of Washington D.C.. I really like what Millar’s doing here. Morrow is the best of the best. He’s intelligent, calculating, mindful, and successful. Crime has decreased 60% because of his initiatives and the word on the street is that he’s getting gig Homeland Security. In short, he’s the best there is. We care about his character and empathize for the situation he’s about to face. Too bad he’s gonna die.
I don’t know what the hell happened, but Nemesis has been waiting to take on Morrow. There’s some sort of history there dating back decades and he’s out for revenge. Did you feel that? You got chills just then, didn’t you? Did I mention that Nemesis single-handedly takes down Air Force One? I warned you things would get be spoilery.
Wicked, huh?
The only thing I’m left wondering is why you’re still reading this review. Get this book now. If you dig any of Millar’s previous work: Wanted, Kick-Ass, Old Man Logan, Marvel’s Civil War, you need to get this book. If you’ve got a darker side, that side should be buying this book now. Do it while you can, it will definitely sell out.
