If you’re a comic book reader veteran, then you’re probably familiar with the usual once-a-year mega cross-over event like in the DC and Marvel Universe. Well, this summer 2015, Titan Comics will mix-it up with 4 Doctors and 3 companions meeting up in this 5-issue mini-series. Doctor Who: Four Doctors #1 (1-5) follows the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors and their companions on a mission against an unknown foe. The epic crossover-event is written by Paul Cornell (Wolverine) and illustrated by Neil Edwards
(Assassin’s Creed).
Doctor Who: Four Doctors Collide!
August 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
SF Anime Festival & Cosplay 2015
August 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We’ve been a little behind editing many videos from various events we’ve attended this summer. Here’s a quick recap of the SF Anime Festival & Cosplay in Japantown that took place on July 18, 2015. The Ramen crew was there to see all the cosplay fun and meet-up with special cosplay guest Reika from Japan.
Doctor Who Comics This Week 07/29/15
July 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Usually when it’s a comic book tie-in with popular TV program, the comic book usually sucks. The art is not up to par and the stories and world-building does not tie-in enough to the TV show, there is a disconnect of sorts. But over the past year, I have the pleasure of reading the various Doctor Who releases by Titan Comics and it’s been a blast. Each creative team on the books have done a fine job building upon the Doctor Who universe and mythos. Marvel and DC comics may dominate the comic-book racks, but if you’re looking for something different and something British, then look for these Titan Comics’ Doctor Who books dropping Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at your local comic book store.
I Like To Eat Episode #2: Chicken on Fire
July 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Sandman Chess Set
June 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This is a truly wonderful collectible for fans of Neil Gailman’s acclaimed The Sandman series and chess fans alike. All 32 chess piece figures come from the Sandman universe and sculpted by Paul Harding.
King of the Nerds Xander @ Twin Galaxies
June 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you didn’t know, our Ramen host The Eddie favorite show was on TBS, King of the Nerds. While at Twin Galaxies, The Eddie had a chance to interview Xander Jeanneret from King of the Nerds.
Twitch Streamer Miss Mia Rose @ Twin Galaxies
June 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Yes, once again, we are still at Twin Galaxies in Banning, CA. The Ramen crew interviews Twitch Streamer Miss Mia Rose and we find out what hit game she’s playing.
The Voice of “Cody” from Street Fighter @ Twin Galaxies
June 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We are once again at the invite-only opening of Twin Galaxies and catch-up with the voice actor Michael T. Coleman. Who is he? Well, he was the voice-actor for “Cody” in Capcom’s Street Fighter series.
Mark Rubin & Robert Bowling @ Twin Galaxies 2015
June 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re a fan of the Call of Duty franchise, you’re probably familiar with these two names: Mark Rubin and Robert Bowling. While at the invite-only Twin Galaxies event, the Ramen crew interviews the two key players. The guys talk about their time at Infinity Ward, their work on Call of Duty, indie game development versus big corporate game development and games they are currently playing.
NBA Champion and Video Gamer Rick Fox
June 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Ramen crew was recently at the invite-only Grand Opening of Twin Galaxies in Banning, CA. Host Eddie Ballar grabs some interviews with 3-time NBA champion/LA Laker Rick Fox and his buddy Jace Hall of Twin Galaxies.
Vinyl Pulp #2: Art on Guard Exhibit
June 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
On this episode of Vinyl Pulp we visit Woot Bear SF where they join forces with Boundless Brooklyn and Outre for the Art on Guard: Lifeguard Tower Art Show. This show featured over 40 different artists and their custom lifeguard towers. Vinyl Pulp also interviews the man behind Outre apparel brand.
Transformers: The Movie, Original Motion Picture Score
June 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In the age of digital downloads and streaming music, who goes to the record stores and buys the physical copy? Well, if you’re an old-school fanboy like me, this is one CD you should definitely buy, The Transformers: The Movie Original Motion Picture Score by Vince DiCola. Let’s not mistake these soundtrack CDs for the Michael Bay live-action crap, this is the 1986 animated Transformers flick. Yes, you should be aware The Transformers: The Movie CD which came out in 1986, but that CD featured all the pop songs like “The Touch” & “Dare” and only a couple of score tracks. This release features 25 tracks of music score from the movie.
Twin Galaxies Grand Opening 2015
June 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Ramen crew took a midnight trip down the I-5 from the Bay Area to SoCal, more precisley, Banning, CA for the invite-only opening of the iconic arcade store Twin Galaxies. The guys played some pinball, some Mortal Kombat and also got some cool nerdy interviews. Here’s a recap of the event!
Pin-up Artist and Illustrator – Nicole Brune at BigWow Comicfest
June 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I’m a fan of Frank Cho’s, “Apes and Babes”, illustrations of women. And when I came across Nicole Brune’s art, I can definitely say if you love his work – you’ll undeniably love hers!
I especially love how Nicole Brune fashions some of her pin-up illustrations with pulp-fiction fantasy appeal that works from darkness to sweetness, or sweetness to darkness. I guess this would depend on what you notice first. See her artwork at www.nicolebrune.com
I Like to Eat @ Grillaz Gone Wild Food Truck – Episode #1
June 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Flying Pig (Photo courtesy of Adrian Domingo)
Now we would like to introduce you to the newest show on Retrenders called “I Like to Eat”, where the Retrenders crew will go out to different food establishments and try some of their most popular dishes!
On this episode of “I Like to Eat”, we visit Grillaz Gone Wild food truck at Off The Grid and try out their signature The Flying Pig and Loaded Fries.
Steve Wyatt on SVCC!
June 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In a quick interview, Eddie Ballar asks Steve Wyatt what will happend to BigWow Comicfest with a new Comic-Con in town?
Steve Wyatt is the director and producer of many comic conventions in the Bay Area, and he explains how Steven Wozniak and Stan Lee are teaming up to create the Silicon Valley Comic Convention (SVCC).
The Art of Mad Max: Fury Road
June 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Before I get down to reviewing Titan Book’s The Art of Mad Max: Fury Road, I’ve watched Mad Max: Fury Road twice already. I was a little cynical at first, when I heard the news that creator/director George Miller was going to re-make Mad Max, when his 1979 Mad Max film starring Mel Gibson was already a masterpiece. So, as I sat in the multiplex dreading it would not be a Kevin Costner “Waterworld”, the movie came on-screen and within a few minutes I was blown away by not just the action and acting, but Miller’s incredible cinematography, the colors and the amazing world-building. Now to the meat of this article, taking a look at Titan Book’s The Art of Mad Max: Fury Road by Abbie Bernstein with a Foreward by the man himself, the master George Miller.
Son of Batman Inker Mick Gray @ Big Wow! Comicfest 2015
May 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Once again it’s Big Wow! Comicfest and our Ramen crew talks to their favorite inker Mick Gray. Mick teases us about his latest work on Son of Batman and the character of Damian Wayne. And more importantly, he discusses the Hero Initiative.
BeeFy & Co. @ Big Wow! Comicfest 2015
May 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Looking for graphic tees and neat vinyl toys, check out BeeFy & Co. Our Ramen crew was at Big Wow! Comicfest 2015 and interviewed BeeFy & Co. founder Menh Voong.
The Cosplaying Couple – Joker & Harley @ Big Wow!
May 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We first met this cosplaying couple 3 years ago at Big Wow! Comicfest. Anthony Misiano aka Harley’s Joker and Alyssa King aka Joker’s Harley are back at Big Wow! Comicfest in San Jose, CA. Our Ramen host Eddie Ballar catches up with the fun cosplaying partners and gets some relationship advice.
Interview with Cosplayer Meg Turney @ Big Wow! Comicfest 2015
May 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
More than just a cosplayer, Meg Turney is also Internet personality. Our Ramen host Ramon Angel interviews Meg Turney on cosplaying and about working at Rooster Teeth.
Interview with artist Nooligan @ Big Wow! Comicfest 2015
May 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The great thing about Big Wow! Comicfest is that it showcases the many talented artists like HaiNaNu Saulque aka Nooligan. Nooligan talks about his upcoming projects and his very own comic book series Union St. Choir.
Interview with Artist Frank Cho @ Big Wow! Comicfest
May 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Like artist Adam Hughes, comic book artist Frank Cho also has a knack for drawing sexy female superheroes and villains. Ramen host Ramon Angel catches up with Frank at Big Wow! Comicfest 2015 talking about his latest projects and the “Spider-Gwen” internet buzz.
Skullbunnies creator Ben Seto
May 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Talented artist/creator Ben Seto has been drawing comics since he was in grade school. We catch up with Ben at his artist booth in San Jose, CA for Big Wow! Comicfest 2015.
Interview with Comic Book Artist Adam Hughes
May 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
When it comes to drawing the female anatomy, nobody does it better than Adam Hughes. He’s a comic book artist and creator, but also known to draw many iconic DC and Marvel covers of female superheroes and villains. Here’s our interview with Adam Hughes at Big Wow! Comicfest 2015.
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