Comic Book Preview: Doctor Who – The Eleventh Doctor Year Three #1

doctorwho113100Doctor, doctor!  If you’re looking to jump in and get into the various Doctor Who comic book series from Titan Comics, then this Eleventh Doctor Year Three #1 will be a great starting point for new fans.  Travel with the Eleventh Doctor and companion Alice Obiefune.

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Comic Book Preview: Doctor Who – The Tenth Doctor Year Three #1

doctorwho3100The Tenth Doctor is back for a 3rd comic book season.  The Doctor opens with a 2-part issue – “Breakfast a Tyrannies” with traveling friends Gabby Gonzalez and Cindy Wu.

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Comic Book Preview: Norman #2.2

norman2200Are you tired of all the superhero comics out there on the comic book shelves?  Try some dark humor with cute kid Norman.  He is stirring horror-filled trouble again.

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Comic Book Preview: Vikings #2.4

vikings2400Uprising is coming.  Based the History channel popular TV series Vikings explore the world of the Northmen.  This issue follows Viking shieldmaiden Lagertha into action.

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Comic Book Preview: Sherlock #1

sherlockblindbanke00Sherlock done Japanese manga-style with Sherlock #1 – The Blind Banker.  A mysterious bank robbery took place and it’s up to Sherlock to find out what happen.

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Comic Book Preview: The Assignment #1

theassignmentcoverTitan Comics imprint Hard Case Crime kicks-off 2017 with a controversial bang!  After being abducted and operated on without consent, hitman Frank Kitchen is on a tale of revenge.  The Assignment #1 is from filmmaker/producer Walter Hill and French author Matz aka Alexis Nolent with art by Jef.

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Think Tank # 1 Image Firsts

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Story: Matt Hawkins
Art: Rahsan Ekedal

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Comic Preview: Eden’s Fall TP

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Story: Matt Hawkins & Bryan Hill
Art: Atilio Rojo
Cover: Rahsan Ekedal

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Comic Preview: CYBERFORCE: ARTIFACTS #0

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Story: Camilla Zhang, Kelly Bender, Paul Penna
Art: Francesca Aureli, Jim Towe
Color art: K. Michael Russell and Chris Northrop
Letter art: Troy Peteri
Cover: Khoi Pham
Editorial: Ashley V. Robinson

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Comic Preview: Romulus # 3

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Story: Bryan Hill
Art & Cover: Nelson Blake II
Release Date: December 28, 2016

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Comic Preview: Symmetry Vol. 2 TP

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Story: Matt Hawkins
Art & Cover: Raffaele Ienco
Release Date: December 21, 2016
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Batman: A Celebration of the Classic TV Series

batmanclassictvseriesI remember watching the 1960s Batman TV show with my grandfather in our living room.  We would have a blast watching these reruns.  Now to celebrate this iconic TV program, Titan Books has released Batman – A Celebration of the Classic TV Series.

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Comic Preview: Postal, Vol. 4 TP

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Story By: Bryan Hill
Art By: Isaac Goodhart
Letter Art By: Troy Peteri
Colored By: K. Michael Russell

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Star Trek: 50 Artists 50 Years

startrek50I remember watching this “old” Star Trek TV series as a kid.  “Trek” didn’t really resonate with me until Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Voyager TV series.  Over time I went back to watch this original Star Trek series and films with the original cast.  This year mark the 50th anniversary of the original Star Trek TV series and this poster size hardbound title Star Trek 50 Artists 50 Years celebrates the iconic sci-fi TV program.

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Comic Preview: Eclipse # 4

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What would you do if our sun turned against us?  So hot that it could kill you if hit by the rays.  Maybe go to some Day Clubs?  Sounds scarier than going to a Night Club really.  I was lucky enough to be able to have a small interview with Zack Kaplan at Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con.  You can check it out here if you haven’t already here. [Read more…]

The Marvel Vault – A Visual History

marvelvaultupdatedI remember as a kid in the 1980s, you were either a Marvel Comics or DC Comics fan, there was no in-between.  I didn’t get serious into collecting comics until the late 1980s and early 1990s, when Marvel had an amazing staple of talents like Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefield, Marc Silverstri, Whilce Portacio and Jae Lee, just to name a few.  Every week I had a stack of Marvel comic books and a issue was like .75 cents!  If you know you have a Marvel fan this Holiday season, then The Marvel Vault – A Visual History will make a great gift item.

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Comic Preview: Romulus # 2

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Story By: Bryan Hill
Art/Cover By: Nelson Blake II
Letter Art By: Troy Peteri

THE WORLD IS NOT FREE

As the dark truth of The Order of Romulus reveals itself, Ashlar faces death to stop them…but someone has come to help her, someone with a power that can set the entire world free, a power that has waited generations to find her. Will that power find her in time? [Read more…]

Play Magic at Galaxy Games

galaxygamesWhere to buy & play Magic card games in the East Bay?  You might want to head out to Galaxy Games in Dublin, CA.  Eddie Ballar takes a look at the shop.  Galaxy Games focus is on Magic and card playing events.

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The Turkey Alternative: Soy Sauce Turkey with Garlic Noodles

grandma-chicken-noodlesThanksgiving is just around the corner and why make the same old boring Turkey.  In recent years the Deep Fried Turkey and Turducken has been popular.  Why not this year, try a Soy Sauce Turkey and Garlic Noodles recipe?  My content producer Stephen Jang teamed-up with Rayfil Wong from Asian Food Nerd to produce this cooking video on a crackling delicious Soy Sauce Turkey with Garlic Noodles.

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Feeding Hannibal: A Connoisseur’s Cookbook by Janice Poon

hanniballcoverI’ve stated many times before when I watch K-Dramas, I get Korean cuisine cravings.  Watching a cute petite actress eat Jjangmyun (black bean sauce noodles), Mandu (meat dumplings), Bulgogi (BBQ beef) or Dukbokki (spicy rice cakes) just makes me hungry to munch on something.  Now back to the topic at hand, the NBC psycho-drama Hannibal.  Question, have you seen the past 3 seasons of Hannibal?  If not, go stream it somewhere!  Besides the incredible acting and visual images, it was also about the deadly appetizing food on the show.

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The Art and Making of The Flash

flashtvshowWith season 3 of The Flash under way on the CW Network, fans will enjoy the companion guide, The Art and Making of The Flash by Abbie Bernstein.  Critics and fans alike may nick pick here and there, but for me it’s an enjoyable escapism.  I’m a huge fan of the CW DC superhero universe and make it an appointment television to watch.  One of my favorite shows is of course The Flash and The Art and Making of The Flash takes fans behind-the-scenes.

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Comic Preview: Mechanism # 5

Mechanism5coverA story of the aftermath of an alien invasion and a prototype military robot who is attached to a group of survivors.  If you are looking for something new, away from “The Big Two”, try your hand at this Top Cow book.  I mean, who doesn’t love aliens and robots?  If you don’t feel like hunting for the books, Mechanism Vol. 1 (#1-5) comes out January 2017.

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The Art of Titanfall 2

artoftitanfall201Video game enthusiasts and critics enjoyed playing Titanfall 1, now comes Titanfall 2.  Strap-in and get ready to pilot another Titan.  Titanfall 2 features new locales for battles, new weapons and new robotic mechs.  The Art of Titanfall 2 goes behind-the-scenes of the making and creation of the Titans.

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DC Comics Harley Quinn Comic Book Team: Jimmy & Amanda

dsc_0068One of the most popular DC Comics’ characters currently is anti-hero Harley Quinn.  Ramen host Eddie Ballar interviews the DC Comics Harley Quinn team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner on Harley Quinn character.

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Black Ranger Actor Walter Jones

dsc_0068Actor Walter Jones played Zack Taylor aka Black Ranger during the 1990s run of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers on TV.  Ramen host Eddie Ballar interviews Walter on being part of the Power Rangers history and advice for the new Power Rangers.

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