Gary Rodrigue
About the Author
When I'm not updating our legions of fans with comic book related news I'm sitting behind a desk fulfilling the worlds cable television needs.
Homepage: http://www.comicnews.info
Posts by Gary Rodrigue
DVD Review: Wolverine and the X-men: Final Crisis Trilogy
Sep 8th
With Sentinels ruling the future, mutants are on the verge of extinction. The only hope left is for Professor Xavier to send a message into the past to Wolverine, in hopes that he can alter the course of history and save both mutant and humankind. That was the theme of More >
DVD Review: Batman: The Brave and The Bold Season One, Part One
Sep 2nd
Batman: The Brave and the Bold Season One Part One covers the first 13 episodes of season one. Based on the DC Comic book of the same name, Batman: The Brave and the Bold takes you on a journey from the streets of Gotham City to the farthest reaches of More >
DVD Review: Astonishing X-Men – Gifted – Motion Comic (Marvel Knights)
Aug 25th
Originally available to download through iTunes, Astonishing X-Men: Gifted The Motion Comic will be available on DVD in September. I recently had an opportunity to sit down and view Marvel Knights Animations latest offering and the motion comic is exactly as described; an original comic book, written by Joss Whedon More >
Sponsors Corner: Your Favorite DC Heroes and Villians as You’ve Never Seen Them Before
Aug 24th
Sideshow Collectibles proudly presents the DC Comics plush collectibles by Funko! Dedicated to looking after citizens of the world; one hug at a time, these DC characters have never looked so adorable. This super-soft 7″ stylized plush doll presents your favorite heroes and villians as you’ve never seen them before.
Take More >
New Release Comics for August 25, 2010
Aug 23rd
Here is a list of comic books scheduled to be in stores on Wednesday, August 18th, 2010. List courtesy of mycomicshop.com.
Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all new releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.
ABRAMS COMICARTS Night Bookmobile GN -$19.95
ABSTRACT STUDIOS More >
Beyond the Trailer: “Scott Pilgrim vs The World” Movie Review
Aug 18th
Host Grace Randolph gives you the low-down on Scott Pilgrim vs The World starring Michael Cera and directed by Edgar Wright, then get a review of Scott Pilgrim vs The World from audiences fresh from the theater! Enjoy Scott Pilgrim vs The World, the movie! Brought to you by Indy More >
Sponsors Corner: Entertainment Earth’s Summer Blowout has Begun!
Aug 18th
To show their appreciation, Entertainment Earth is marking down hundreds of items with some up to 90% off during their Annual Summer Blowout Sale... while supplies last! Featuring over 800 items including Action figures, games, and select bargain collectibles like statues and busts are available at their lowest clearance prices ever, More >
New Release Comics for August 18, 2010
Aug 16th
Here is a list of comic books scheduled to be in stores on Wednesday, August 18th, 2010. List courtesy of mycomicshop.com.
Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all new releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.
2011 CALENDARS Olivia Bettie Page 16 Month 2011 More >
Comic Book Review: Daredevil #509
Aug 13th
Writen by Andy Diggle & Antony Johnston Art by Roberto De La Torre Colors by Matt Hollingsworth Letters by Virtual Calligraphy’s Joe Caramagna Cover Art by John Cassaday & Laura Martin Publisher: Marvel Comics
I’m seriously digging what is going on with Daredevil these days which makes the Shadowland storyline more More >
Comic Book Review: Pocket God #1
Aug 9th
Pocket God #1 Written by Jason M. Burns Art by Rolando Mallada Colors by Paul Little Published by APE Entertainment
When I first heard that APE Entertainment was going to publish a miniseries based on the iPhone game Pocket God I really thought nothing of it. Then I read that Jason More >
McDonald’s Super Hero Action Figure Promo Apalling to Some
Aug 9th
Just when you thought you’d heard it all comes Campaign For A Commercial-Free Childhood launching a campaign to petition(No, I’m not linking to the petition) McDonald’s to remove the Marvel Heroes Happy Meal Toys.
Here is an excerpt from the letter that was sent the CEO of McDonald’s.
I am writing More >
Comic Book Review: Pilot Season: Stellar #1
Aug 3rd
Pilot Season: Stellar #1 Written by Robert Kirkman Line Art by Bernard Chang Colors by Felix Serrano Letters by Troy Peteri Published by Top Cow Reviewed by Gary Rodrigue
There are times when I find a comic book that is so interesting that I cannot express my thoughts in written form. More >
Comic Book Review: The Sinister Truth: MK- Ultra
Aug 2nd
The Sinister Truth: MK-Ultra Written by Jason Ciaccia Illustrated by Aaron Norhanian Website: http://sinistertruth.com/ Reviewed by Gary Rodrigue
The Sinister Truth: MK – Ultra is one of those graphic novels that once you start reading it you cannot stop. Rooted in historical fact, based on information obtained from roughly 18,000 pages of More >
The CW Wants to Adapt More Comics into TV Series
Aug 2nd
The CW’s Dawn Ostroff told reporters at the Television Critic’s Association press tour that the CW network is considering adapting another DC Comics superhero for television when Smallville its run this year.
“We have started to talk about if there are other DC comic book adaptations,” she revealed. “We haven’t picked More >
Harvey Pekar’s Final Graphic Novel “Yiddishkeit” to be Published in Fall of 2011
Aug 2nd
Harvey Pekar’s final book, Yiddishkeit, will be published in the fall of 2011 by Abrams ComicArts. The graphic novel will include an autobiographical section with the heart of the book featuring illustrated stories that revolve around different aspects of Yiddish and Jewish culture.
The book will consist of nearly 240 More >
IDW’s “Lore” Getting the Film Treatment
Aug 2nd
Plans are in motion for IDW’s comic book series “Lore”, which ran for five issues in 2003 and 2004, to be adapted into a film. The screenplay is being drafted by Cory Goodman and Jeremy Lott.
The comic book series was created by T.P. Louise and Ashley Wood and is More >
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