I just got in from Super Mega Fest which happened in Marlboro, MA this past weekend and want to share some pix of the show. I will have a full review later this week!
by Matman
I just got in from Super Mega Fest which happened in Marlboro, MA this past weekend and want to share some pix of the show. I will have a full review later this week! by Matman
Join wrestling legend and headbanger Chris Jericho at SuperMegafest this weekend. C'mon by and talk to Chris about his wrestling career, his time on DANCING WITH THE STARS and his band Fozzy! www.supermegafest.com On the podcast we've talked a lot lately about how when it comes to their TV universe, DC really seems to be nailing it. One of the things they're getting right about shows like Arrow, The Flash and iZombie is that they're not shying away from the idea of superheroes or giving their stories a comic book feel.
That spirit is perfectly captured in this very fun promo for The Flash and Arrow. I would love to see this tone and attitude transfer over to the cinematic universe. By Matman
The comic industry lost one of its most beloved creators today with Herb Trimpe passing away Monday at the age of 75. Herb recently spent the weekend as a guest at East Coast Comic Con in New Jersey before returning home and passing away. Herb is credited for co-creating Wolverine , a character introduced during his long tenure as the penciler on THE INCREDIBLE HULK. Herb's amazing credits include G.I. JOE, GODZILLA, SHOGUN WARRIORS and drew almost every Marvel character at one time or another. Trimpe served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and served as a chaplain at ground zero following the 9/11 Terror Attacks. I saw Herb at so many shows and enjoyed every interaction we had and each time, I walked away finding out something else about this amazing guy! by Matman
Brian and I would like to send our well-wishes and prayers to our good friend Emilio Velez, Jr. Emilio was at the East Coast Comic Con in New Jersey this past weekend and left the show feeling sick. As of today he is still in the ICU. Emilio is the writer and creator of one of our favorite all ages comics, THE DODGEBALL TEENS and is a fixture on the East Coast comic scene. So speedy recovery to our pal and look forward to seeing you out there soon!
Since our listeners are such good guys and gals, we decided to post the latest issue of Secret Identity a day early! Here's your rundown:
Download Location of the Week: Marlborough, MA Feedback Reviews: Convergence #0 Convergence #1 Shaper #1 Convergence: Superman #1 Puppet Master #1 Uncanny Inhumans #0 You can listen to the episode right here in the player above, or grab us on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening! P.S. Don't forget to weigh in on our Summer Reading and Watching Projects! by Matman
For those who are interested in the events of DC's CONVERGENCE but don't wanna pick up every book, let me do some of the heavy lifting (and spending) and give you a 'blitzkrieg' look at what is going on in the spin off books! Each Friday or Saturday i'll keep you informed and let you know if you should pick it up or not!!! JUSTICE LEAGUE # 1 - a solid issue where Mera comes face to face with bad Aquaman. Plus Jade (one of my favorites) and a large squid monster! SUPERMAN # 1 - this book is amazing! Dan Jurgens and Lee Weeks make an incredible team! Flashpoint JLA takes down i believe it's 90's Superman and wow.... brilliant! TITANS # 1 - Arsenal is the focus as the worst loss in his life returns, but only if he kills Starfire and Donna Troy. Yup I said Donna Troy!!! BATMAN AND ROBIN # 1 - Underneath the 'dome', Batman's foes lash out at each other and then on the dynamic duo. Not as good a book as i wanted. SPEED FORCE # 1 - Remember Wally West? Remember the twins? Well poor Wally is in some serious trouble that may end with a battle with Wonder Woman. Batgirl # 1 - With all the ladies that wore the Batgirl suit, why is it Stephanie Brown who has been chosen to fight for her 'dome'? WOWZA!!! by Brian LeTendre
I have been a big fan of what Action Lab has been doing with their Danger Zone in print over the past couple years. With titles like The Final Plague, Crimson Society, Night of the ‘80s Undead and The Trip cover a spectrum of mature content that includes horror, action and everything in between. The whole imprint has the feel of those old mom and pop video rental stores that I grew up with, renting every B-movie I could get my hands on. Which is why it made perfect sense to me back in July when Action lab announced a licensing deal that would see them publish new Puppet Master comics. For those who didn’t grow up on horror movies, Puppet Master revolves around the creations of a puppet maker that come to life through the use of ancient magics. The murderous dolls rampaged through ten movies from 1989 through 2012. And now they’re rampaging through a brand new comic series at Action Lab, which picks up right where the movies left off. Written by Shawn Gabborin and illustrated by Michela Da Sacco, the book is accessible to new readers even though it draws upon what has come before. This first story arc opens with a return to place where the movies started--the Bodega Bay Inn. The inn has become infamous in that wake of the murders that happened there, and has become somewhat of a shrine to the legends of the puppets. In pure ‘80s horror movie style, a group of teens decides to hang out at the inn, which the puppets have recently returned to. As you might imagine, things start going badly for the teens almost immediately. Gabborin’s story is pretty much exactly what I was hoping for out of this book, and Michela Da Sacco’s artwork is great. She does all of the puppets justice and she handles the payoff scenes so well they would fit right into the movies. Puppet Master #1 was a lot of fun, and feels like a great fit for the Danger Zone imprint at Action Lab. I can’t wait to see what's next. |
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