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.
Archives
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
The Avengers Plush Dolls
The Avengers plush dolls by Footzeez which we currently have in stock will make a great gift for any comic book fan or anyone that has become a fan of The Avenges movie. They are available for the low price of just $8.49 which means you can collect them all! You can also save money [...]
Harley Quinn Bishoujo Figure
This is by far the most anticipated bishoujo statue from Kotobukiya. And looking at the photos it is easy to see why, Harley’s face is beautiful the use of her mallet as her stand is brilliant. The figure will cost $63.99 and is scheduled to be released on September 30, 2012, she is currently available [...]
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 [...]
Hollywood
First Look At The CW’s Arrow
Not sure how I feel about this show…looks like it will be good, but Justin Hartley will always be Olie in my eyes, we will have to wait to see if Stephen Amell can win me over or not… From the CW: “After a violent shipwreck, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen was missing and presumed dead [...]
Film
Cobie Smulders as Wonder Woman
A while back when there was talk of a Wonder Woman adapted movie, Cobie Smulders came up as a candidate for the lead role of the warrior princess from the Amazons. After watching her performance as Agent Marie Hill in the record setting The Avengers movie, I think she’s got the job! That’s only if [...]
CBM (Comic Book Movie) of The Year
With The Avengers movie setting records and some chatter developing that The Dark Night Rises is going to be just okay, and the Spider-Man franchise coming back too soon after being away for just 10 short years, comic book fans are asking…will The Avengers be the CBM of the year? It’s anyone’s guess really. But [...]
Trailers
HBO debuts a new series “Girls” on April 15
The same network that brought you “Hung” has a new show with one word in its name entitled “Girls” making its debut on April 15, 2012. Being that it’s HBO and has such a simple title one could easily have their interest peaked but after watching two promotional trailers/clip spots, I found myself slightly underwhelmed. [...]
Game of Thrones Season 2 – ‘The More You Love’ Trailer
April 1, 2012 is going to be a hallmark for the year 2012 thanks to HBO releasing season 2 of; The Game of Thrones. Having watched the entire first season and thoroughly enjoying it, I recommend this series as a must watch especially if you know nothing about the novels that the series is based [...]
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
First Look At The CW’s Arrow
Not sure how I feel about this show…looks like it will be good, but Justin Hartley will always be Olie in my eyes, we will have to wait to see if Stephen Amell can win me over or not… From the CW: “After a violent shipwreck, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen was missing and presumed dead [...]
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
Harley Quinn Bishoujo Figure
This is by far the most anticipated bishoujo statue from Kotobukiya. And looking at the photos it is easy to see why, Harley’s face is beautiful the use of her mallet as her stand is brilliant. The figure will cost $63.99 and is scheduled to be released on September 30, 2012, she is currently available [...]
Arkham Asylum – Batman Armored and Harley Quinn Play Arts Kai Action Figures
Batman: Arkham Asylum – Batman Armored and Harley Quinn Play Arts Kai Action Figures are now available for Pre-order. They both feature over 26 points of articulation, interchangeable hands and their trademark weapons & accessories. These exquisite figures come to life with stunning poseability, unsurpassed quality of the paint application and detailed texture that [...]
Reviews
Batman: Arkham Asylum Play Arts Kai Action figure ‘The Joker’ photo review
One of the most anticipated action figures of 2012, Batman: Arkham Asylum Play Arts Kai action figure and his favorite nemesis, ‘The Joker’ has officially arrived to the US toy market. Square Enix line of highly detailed and articulated action figures called ‘Play Arts Kai’ has slowly been making a name for themselves in the [...]
Batman: Arkham Asylum Play Arts Kai action figure PHOTO review
One of the most anticipated action figures of 2012, Batman: Arkham Asylum Play Arts Kai action figure has officially arrived to the US toy market. He is available from our online store for $59.99 and let me tell you, he is definitely worth it. I could go on about the specs and etc. But in [...]
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
The Avengers Plush Dolls
The Avengers plush dolls by Footzeez which we currently have in stock will make a great gift for any comic book fan or anyone that has become a fan of The Avenges movie. They are available for the low price of just $8.49 which means you can collect them all! You can also save money [...]
Arkham Asylum – Batman Armored and Harley Quinn Play Arts Kai Action Figures
Batman: Arkham Asylum – Batman Armored and Harley Quinn Play Arts Kai Action Figures are now available for Pre-order. They both feature over 26 points of articulation, interchangeable hands and their trademark weapons & accessories. These exquisite figures come to life with stunning poseability, unsurpassed quality of the paint application and detailed texture that [...]
Tribbles
Big, Better, Best
Improvements are under way for the ComiGirl online store and they are going to be big. Last year in the summer of 2011 with great enthusiasm and some dollars on hand, we decided to take a leap and become one of the premiere online retailers of Anime, Comic Book, and Vinyl collectibles. It wasn’t going [...]
#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 [...]
