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The Walking Dead has been a pop-culture phenom in both TV and comics format. This official The Walking Dead magazine provides a guide to the comics series which great for fans and beginners to this zombie universe.
The companion comics guide features interviews with creators Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. There are also articles discussing fan-favorite characters, defining comic book moments in the series, exploration of the Walking Dead universe and interviews with the creative team.
Assassin’s Creed gets a new series Uprising as the Phoenix Project nears completion. Charlotte and her team readies to save the world with new reveals and insights on these characters from the Assassin’s Creed universe.
This game is fun for all ages at the dining table with family and friends, well mostly “kids” that like toilet humor. Hasbro introduces Toilet Trouble Game. Spin the toilet paper roll and see if you flush or spray it.
A week late, but I just couldn’t let this one slip by. Stjepan Sejic is one of my favorite Writer/Artist. Take a peak at this wonderful book, and if you find it interesting, you can read from the beginning over at his DeviantArt page, Shiniez. Of course, buying the four volumes that came before this wouldn’t be such a bad idea too. 🙂
Story / Art / Cover: Stjepan Sejic
Ubisoft’s popular video game Assassin’s Creed over the years have used the comic book medium for more stories in this world. The final issue of the 9-book Templars run is here. Adding the to Assassin’s Creed canon, Dre has only one way to go now.
Walk around Costco and you’ll probably find wooden pallets lying around the aisle. Artist Kone Mei turns these ordinary pallets into works of art. It looks great on an empty wall for you interior home designers. Check all his pallet art on his Facebook page @ Kone Mei.
SEGA’s mascot Sonic gets the Kidrobot 3″ blind box figure treatment. Each of the Sonic characters is mounted on the iconic gold ring stand. There are 14 figures including the chase figures to collect.
More adventures with the Ninth Doctor. This time its a road trip to Brazil. Join the Ninth Doctor, Rose and Jack on a Brazilian journey.
The Central Park killer is still on loose. Roxy and her company of friends are dealing with corporate powers and corrupt police officials in 1980s NYC.
This year The Loyal Subjects will have their Action Vinyls line-up in many Walmart stores. These collector blind box 3″ action figures will feature Dragon Ball Z, Masters of the Universe and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers “The Movie” characters. The TLS Action Vinyls will also have exclusive Walmart chase figures.
Oaktown artist Zachary Sweet showcases his “Hear Me Spirit” Collection at Woot Bear. It’s a mix of weirdos, monsters and ghosts from his dreams, nightmares and his artsy brain. The “Hear Me Spirit” Collection features new paintings, mixed media pieces and resin figures. If you like dark humor, then check this art at Woot Bear.
Gather the family around the table for board game night. Build, create and stack. It’s like Jenga, well kind of. First you will need to spend $100 bucks on the “starter pack” that includes the Plinth, which is the electronic interactive base plate and 24 “Artefacts” which are the animals. You will also need an iOS or Android device to play the game.
This bookcase is made for kids, but I think any Star Wars fan will want to use it in a display setting. This looks like something you might find at Pier 1 Imports or IKEA, but no, it’s from Pottery Barn Kids. This Star Wars AT-AT Bookcase is made from wood and hand painted. There’s storage for books and other knit knacks.
The Assassin’s Creed video game franchise over the years have used the comic book format to tell many stories from this universe. Now the Awakening series takes Assassin’s Creed towards manga-style art and storytelling. The Brotherhood and Templar Order are once again locked into battle.
Doctor, 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.
The 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.
Are 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.
Uprising is coming. Based the History channel popular TV series Vikings explore the world of the Northmen. This issue follows Viking shieldmaiden Lagertha into action.
Teacher Master Kaz mission is to rescue Takeo and his brother Akio. The brothers find themselves in danger Ogomo.
Sherlock 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.
Titan 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.
Adding to the 1980s nostalgia, the Care Bears get the Be@rBrick treatment. Medicom offers two bears at release, the Cheer Bear and Grumpy Bear figures.
One of the new attractions to Disney World’s Animal Kingdom parks this summer 2017 is the sci-fi world of Pandora. James Cameron’s Avatar film turns into a theme park with a detailed walking world and rides. The Na’vi River Journey is like a Pirates of the Caribbean ride and Avatar Flight of Passage looks to be like the Harry Potter Forbidden Journey ride.
You probably saw this Nike shoe technology from “Back to the Future II” film first. The self-lacing adaptive kicks are now hot sellers among shoe collectors.
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