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Here's How You Could Be the Next Iron Man

Emerald Catron — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:15:32 +0000

If you're wanting to be the next Iron Man or Hulk or if you just want a really awesome skeleton -- here's a handy guide to how you can make that happen courtesy of comedian Rusty Ward.

In his new Web series 'Science Friction,' Rusty brings real world technology to everyone's favorite tipsy superhero. Step one is probably to acquire some Tony Stark-level cash, because these things don't come cheap.

10 Things You Didn't Know About 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'

Donald Deane — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:00:52 +0000

Any self-respecting kid who grew up during the late 1980s through the early 1990s knows 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' like the back of their hand. Origin story involving mutagenic ooze? Wise old sensei in the form of a talking bipedal rat? Arch villain bristling with a set of pointy armor? Check, check and check.

Dude Attacks Roommate With Wolverine Claws Because He Was Dating His Mom

Dalton Castle — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:31:22 +0000

It’s not dorky to collect replica comic book stuff if you actually slice suckers up with them, is it? This story has everything that makes a great episode of Jerry Springer. According to KSL.com a kid whose roommate was dating his mom was arrested for attacking said roommate with his replica wolverine claws. I know [...]

Marvel's Deadpool Getting Own Video Game

BJ Ragone — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:00:09 +0000

After speculation about a possible movie, now it looks like the Merc with a mouth will be hitting video gaming systems instead of theaters. Fans of Marvel comics love them some Deadpool. They would have preferred to see him in his own feature film, but Ryan Reynolds had to go a screw that up. Green [...]

Is A 'Justice League' Movie Finally In The Works?

BJ Ragone — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:48:57 +0000

Marvel’s ‘The Avengers’ took the world by storm a few months ago. Now DC is looking to capitalize by doing a movie teaming their biggest heroes, and have hired a writer! In the eyes of most comic book fans, DC has always been second to Marvel. The characters were kind of hokey, but in 2011 [...]

Man's Comic Book Collection Worth $3.5 Million

BJ Ragone — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:38:12 +0000

Comic books from these days and my childhood in the late 80′s and 90′s aren’t worth all that much money, but if you have some from the ‘Golden Age’ then you could make serious cash, as this California man found out. Imagine you’re a kid and see a new comic book and decide to pick [...]

The Death and Return Of Superman Explained [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:54:02 +0000

Any of you who are major comic nerds like me know that we were thrown for a loop in the 90's when DC decided to kill Superman. It reality, it was just a way to sell comic books, but as illustrated by this video it meant so much more. DC's biggest downfall in that whole situation? Bringing Superman back to life. Check out this video that stars Elijah Wood, Mandy Moore, Ron Howard, Simon Pegg and more.

Archie Meets KISS in Unlikely Comic Book Crossover – Watch the Trailer Here [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:06:54 +0000

In the biggest comic book crossover since Eminem crossed paths with the Punisher, the guys from KISS are meeting up with Archie and the gang from Riverdale High.

The four-part series won’t begin until November 30, but you don’t have to wait until then to get a good look — ‘Archie Meets KISS’ has debuted its very own trailer, and you can watch it now.

New 'Avengers' Trailer Hits The Web [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:07:18 +0000

After Captain America we got a brief glimpse of the upcoming Avengers movie. Today, we get an even bigger look as Marvel has released a new trailer with even more action. This trailer answers a lot of questions about the movie too. We now know that Thor’s brother Loki will be the villain, but the [...]

DC Comics New 52 Trailer [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:56:23 +0000

I have talked about the DC Comics relaunch before and even dropped some first look art work on the page as well. Today I came across something a bit more interesting and that was a motion comic trailer that previews all the upcoming comics. From the looks of it the characters are getting makeovers, but the virtues remain the same.

Superman Goes Back To His Roots In Relaunch

BJ Ragone — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:54:52 +0000

As I told you a few months ago, DC Comics is doing a complete relaunch to most of their major characters. Superman is also going back to the beginning, and we are talking Smallville people. DC Comics is doing an unthinkable as far as comic books go. They are starting from scratch. I touched on [...]

DC Comics Will Relaunch Major Titles From #1

BJ Ragone — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:01:42 +0000

With the success of comic book movies, DC comics has decided to do a major relaunch of most of their main characters. Superman is even getting an updated look. This is some pretty big news in the comic book world. A complete relaunch? That would seem like insanity, but the way I see it DC [...]

New Green Lantern Movie Footage from Wondercon [VIDEO]

Big Rich — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:04:18 +0000

So I’m unconnected from the net for a weekend to move into a new place, and when I come back, I discover 4 minutes of new Green Lantern movie footage was shown at Wondercon. Prepare for a Geek-gasam. If you know the Green Lantern story line, then you will recognize many of the other Green [...]