Al Rio 1962-2012
It is being reported that comic book artist Al Rio passed away today from an apparent suicide. Our thoughts are with his friends and family.
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Comics
DC Comics “The New 52″ Second Wave
Today DC Comics announced six new #1 issues that will join the “New 52″ line. BATMAN INCORPORATED – Writer: Grant Morrison. Artist: Chris Burnham. The acclaimed ongoing writer of ACTION COMICS, Grant Morrison, presents a fresh take on BATMAN INCORPORATED, in which the Batman brand is franchised globally in preparation for a major international threat. [...]
Toys
DC Comics: Batman Black Costume Artfx Statue
I have the original version of this statue (see him on our flickr), which features the blue/grey suit and it is by far my favorite Batman statue! I was very excited to see that they were releasing it with a black suit, can’t wait to add it to my collection! The statue is manufactured by [...]
Mad: Spy Vs Spy Vinyl Figure 2-Pack
Espionage has never been this fun! Coinciding with the celebration of Mad Magazine’s 60th Anniversary comes the legendary deadly duo, Spy vs Spy! The monochromatic mayhem these two terrifically sculpted 9″ figures will cause is augmented by the deadly array of weapons included. It’s like the Cold War never ended. Spy Vs Spy Vinyl Figure [...]
Music
OK Go & The Muppets
I can not tell you how excited I am for The Muppets movie to be released, or how surprised I am by my own excitement. I Love the fact that Jason Segel is involved & his involvement is party of why I think this is going to be such a great movie, even for us [...]
“Donut Planking” by Officer Ricky
When we post music videos on Comi Girl, we try to highlight the independent & the up and coming artist, so usually the music videos that are posted are serious and reflective of whom the artist is and as much as possible we try to highlight the various genres that exist. But this time we’re [...]
TinselTown
I Am Bruce Lee – Coming to a theater near you.
‘I Am Bruce Lee’ tells the amazing story of one of the most iconic human beings ever to enter the public consciousness. Voted as one of the most important people of the 20th century in Time Magazine’s Time 100, as well as one of the Greatest Pop Culture Icons by People Magazine, Bruce Lee continues [...]
Film
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey- Trailer
The Hobbit will in theaters in 2012. It stars: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, Richard Armitage, Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen, Stephen Fry, Ryan Gage, Mark Hadlow, Peter Hambleton, Stephen Hunter, William Kircher, Sylvester McCoy, Bret McKenzie, Graham McTavish, Mike Mizrahi, [...]
Trailers
I Am Bruce Lee – Coming to a theater near you.
‘I Am Bruce Lee’ tells the amazing story of one of the most iconic human beings ever to enter the public consciousness. Voted as one of the most important people of the 20th century in Time Magazine’s Time 100, as well as one of the Greatest Pop Culture Icons by People Magazine, Bruce Lee continues [...]
Prometheus – Trailer
Synopsis – Ridley Scott, director of “Alien” and “Blade Runner,” returns to the genre he helped define. With PROMETHEUS, he creates a groundbreaking mythology, in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they [...]
Hollywood Hype
Hollywood: Mad For Comics
Cowboys and Aliens The movie based on the comic by Fred Van Lente & Andrew Foley with artists Dennis Calero & Luciano Lima has been given a July 29, 2011 release date. Daniel Craig will play Zeke Jackson and Olivia Wilde will portray Ella. Jon Favreau will direct the film, and although it is not [...]
Hollywood Hype: The Vampire Edition
Last week was a big week for Vampire Love stories. First The Vampire Dairies premiered on the CW, then the second season finale of HBO’s True Blood premiered, and finally MTV gave us the first look at the third trailer for New Moon during the VMAs. The Vampire Dairies: When I heard about the CW’s [...]
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TV
Marvel Universe Launching In April
Disney XD will launch Marvel Universe, a dedicated Marvel programming block, which will air exclusive Marvel content, including new animated short-form series, and live-action interstitials…is it just me or does that sound awfully like Cartoon Network’s DC Nation? The programing block will feature the return of The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the premiere of [...]
Reviews
Soul Eater
I always like when there is an original concept to an anime series. Anime like, Eureka 7, or Gurren Lagann have always been the type of anime I like. The types that like to take chances on something different then the status quo. That is why I wanted to check out Soul Eater. While some [...]
Goemon
I have seen very few live action movies that emulate anime well. Goemon is the exception. I loved everything about this movie; from the plot, to the character designs, to the acting. Everything is top notch. The way the characters move during the action sequences is very fluid. The wirework is almost inconceivable. The framing [...]
News
Voltron is back, and it’s sooner than you think!
We’ve been so busy over here at Comi Girl, not so much with work, but this seems to be the year of family. Not such a bad thing of course, because strengthening family bonds and getting re-acquainted with family you hardly get to see is very important in the grand scheme of things. So [...]
ThunderCats-Trailer
Even though this is a new series it still looks very eighties to me…maybe that is a good thing (haven’t decided yet). ThunderCats will premier on Cartoon Network this July. Roaring to life through WBA and Studio4°C’s use of the Japanese animated artistry of anime, “ThunderCats” characters Lion-O, Mumm-Ra, Panthro, Cheetara and others will spring [...]
Releases
Anime Premieres This Weekend
It is a good weekend for both Comic Book and Anime fans. Tonight is the premiere of not one, or two, but three highly anticipated anime. At 8:00 PM tonight Cartoon Network will premiere the anime styled ThunderCats as a one hour movie. Synopsis: The new “ThunderCats” will appeal to viewers who have loved the characters all their lives as well as [...]
Evangerion shin gekijôban: Ha (Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance)- Trailer
It was pretty hard to find a trailer for this anime. The below is from You Tube, there is another version available for viewing here. In an explosive new story full of brutal action and primal emotion, a group of young pilots maneuver their towering, cyborg Eva Units into combat against a deadly and disturbing [...]
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Coming Soon
Which 52 Will You Read?
Now that the dust has settled and DC has announced all 52 comic books that will be rebooted and renumbered I am left trying to figure out what my new pull list will look like. As I mentioned earlier I am not going to report on all 52 titles, just the ones I feel strongly about. Below is a [...]
FlashPoint…Too Much?
DC has been really cryptic with FlashPoint. All they are really saying is that everything we know will change in a flash, and that Geoff Johns is writing it… The Source has been hinting at, and announcing tie-in books for weeks now, but I didn’t realize the enormity of it until I was flipping through [...]
Reviews
Genecy #1
It has been a bit hectic here at the Comi Girl offices, so much so that I haven’t had time to read Genecy which was sent to us for review by Gerald Cooper from InVision Comics. Thankfully the Cameraman stepped in and took over the reviewing responsibilities on this one. Below is a blurb from [...]
Brimstone and The Borderhounds
The name Brimstone will be familiar to those who enjoy wrestling. We met him at Wizard World Miami and he was kind enough to send us PDF copies of the first three issues of his comic. Brimstone and The Border Hounds is comic book series that puts a new and interesting spin on the idea [...]
On The Web
Terra, an outer space soap opera
If you enjoy the science fiction genre, then you might enjoy reading Terra. It delves into a well-known theme that we seem to be coming across as we move deeper into the future which is, humans coming into contact with an alien being and their technology. Movies often depict aliens coming to earth with their [...]
Webcomic Highlight: Alex’s Guide to a life well-lived
Alex Heberling is one busy girl. In the span of just a few years (since 2005) she has co-created a webcomic called Jigworthy, created two other webcomics; Garanos & the current Alex’s Guide to a life well-lived, a 19-page “printed” short story entitled; The Shepherd, a short-form comic; Corner on Main, and a 24-page comic [...]
Interviews
Actress & Martial Artist Sascha Raeburn
We got the chance to interview actress and martial artist Sascha Raeburn. Make sure to check out the “Kick Ass Anime Fight Scene” at the end of the interview! CG: How long have you been acting? SR: I’ve always been acting since I was a kid, school plays then I moved on to more serious [...]
Tony Bedard at the Florida Supercon
R.E.B.E.L.S creator and writer Tony Bedard talks to us about the book, it’s Blackest Night tie-in & more!
News
DC Comics “The New 52″ Second Wave
Today DC Comics announced six new #1 issues that will join the “New 52″ line. BATMAN INCORPORATED – Writer: Grant Morrison. Artist: Chris Burnham. The acclaimed ongoing writer of ACTION COMICS, Grant Morrison, presents a fresh take on BATMAN INCORPORATED, in which the Batman brand is franchised globally in preparation for a major international threat. [...]
Jerry Robinson 1922-2011
Jerry Robinson, creator of the Joker passed away last night in his sleep. He was 89 years old.
Greg and I had the opportunity to meet Jerry in 2008. I remember how kind and unassuming he was. He talked about his past working in comics, creating the Joker, and told a lot of stories about how rough the comic book industry was in the early days.
He was a huge advocate for artist’s rights. He spoke about Jerry Seigel and Joe Shuster’s struggles and his battle to get them proper credit and payment for creating Superman.
He was an amazing man, and Greg and I are honored to have heard him speak and to have gotten the chance to meet him. Some photos we took that night are below.
Coming Soon
DC Comics: Batman Black Costume Artfx Statue
I have the original version of this statue (see him on our flickr), which features the blue/grey suit and it is by far my favorite Batman statue! I was very excited to see that they were releasing it with a black suit, can’t wait to add it to my collection! The statue is manufactured by [...]
Mad: Spy Vs Spy Vinyl Figure 2-Pack
Espionage has never been this fun! Coinciding with the celebration of Mad Magazine’s 60th Anniversary comes the legendary deadly duo, Spy vs Spy! The monochromatic mayhem these two terrifically sculpted 9″ figures will cause is augmented by the deadly array of weapons included. It’s like the Cold War never ended. Spy Vs Spy Vinyl Figure [...]
Reviews
Ame-Comi Heroine Supergirl V2 and Steel
What can I say I love my Ame-Comi statues! But I had to draw the line somewhere and decided that Super Girl V2 and Steel will be my last ones (although Batgirl and Catwoman are always the exception to everything). I have to admit I was a bit annoyed with these two statues when I [...]
Fantasy Figure Gallery Luis Royo – The Touch of Ice
I love Luis Royo’s work, and the Fantasy Figure statues based on his art are breathtaking. So far Yamato has released a Medusa statue (which was released in classic colors twice and released in Gold and White), and The Touch of Ice, there is a Black Tinker Bell statue also (the resin version is currently [...]
Movie Reviews
Movie Review: Green Lantern
I am still recovering from my midnight excursion to see Green Lantern, and it is not too often that you will read a movie review from me. But I am so tired of reading what all the “critics” have to say about Green Lantern, I feel compelled to write a short and simple review from [...]
Batman: Under The Red Hood
A new vigilante has shown up on Batman’s home turf. The Red Hood is determined to clean the streets of Gotham, at any cost; he sees no problem with resorting to extreme violence or even murder. The Red Hood is so talented that he seems to know Batman’s every move, and is easily able to [...]
Shorts
Zero: A story about determination, courage, & love
This wonderful stop-motion animation is created by Christopher & Christine Kezelos, a definite must watch. In a world that judges people by their number, Zero faces constant prejudice and persecution. He walks a lonely path until a chance encounter changes his life forever: he meets a female zero. Together they prove that through determination, courage, [...]
TMNT Independent Film – “Fight The Foot”
Ninja Turtles, where are you? With all of the remakes and re-boots scheduled to come out soon like Conan The Barbarian, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, ThunderCats, etc…TMNT fans are probably wondering when the Ninja Turtles are going to make their re-appearance. Nickelodeon has the rights to the TMNT franchise and I believe [...]
News
Figma Miku Hatsune: Support ver.
Cheerful Japan continues will more help from Miku Hatsune (the first Cheerful Japan product has a Miku nendoroid), this time she is in figma form. The support version of Miku will come with three different faces: smiling, singing, and a brand new support face. She will also come with pompons and a support flag, along with [...]
Android Mini Collectibles-Summer Edition
As if I needed another reason to mourn the fact that I will not be a San Diego Comic Con this year! Andrew Bell and Dead Zebra have announced the release of some mini Android collectibles. There are four designs, one will be available each day of the con. Thankfully the good folks at Dead [...]
Tribbles
The ‘Why I Hate’ viral videos
Every year we have new viral videos that crop up and the ‘Why I Hate’ viral videos are kicking things off in 2012. Why I Hate Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, But Love George Lucas || Spoken Word is one our favorites here at ComiGirl. You got to check it out, especially if [...]
#1 Spotlight
The Monster Hunters’ Survival Guide
“For as long as humankind has inhabited the earth we have fought against things that go bump in the night. As children we are told that the sights and sounds that haunt us are simply nightmares, our imaginations run amuck. But not all shadows in the darkness that force us to call out for our [...]
#1 Spotlight- Morning Glories
This month’s #1 Spotlight is coming from Image Comics, Morning Glories. It was sitting in Marylou’s stack of comic books that have yet to be read; it looked interesting so I decided to give it a try. Morning Glories is written by Nick Spencer with artwork by Joe Eisma, colors by Alex Sollazzo, lettering by [...]
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Featured
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo-Trailer
A journalist-turned-detective and his female associate get tangled up in the underworld when he is hired to write the saga of a powerful family. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the first film in Columbia Pictures’ and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ three-picture adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s literary blockbuster The Millennium Trilogy. Directed by David Fincher and [...]
Joyriot
The Dark Knight Rises (parody) the making of
On Thursday October 28, 2010, I got a phone call from Marylou telling me the news that Chris Nolan revealed the title to his 3rd Batman film which is named, “The Dark Knight Rises”. First off, let me tell everyone that doesn’t know me, I don’t keep up with comic book news. Marylou is the [...]
