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Superheroes – Victoria’s Secret Style!

March 7, 2013November 15, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

This year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show featured Superheroes as one of their themes. Scantily clad women in super heroine inspired costumes strutted down the runway while being ~~ogled by~~ sung to by Kanye West and the guy from Maroon 5. They all wore much more fabric than Starfire does, though.

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was taped and will air on CBS on Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 (10-11PM EST) for those of you who’d like to see more “superheroes” in action.

Until then, here are some pictures from the event to tide you over.

Frank Miller Derides “Occupy” Movement as “thieves and rapists”

November 11, 2014November 14, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Comic book artist, writer, and movie director Frank Miller has had enough of the “Occupy” movement and has decided to tell the world exactly how he feels.

Last week on his personal blog, Miller went on what could be called a hastily assembled, incoherent, rambling, and vitriol filled rant railing against the entire OWS movement and the people involved. It really boils down to a name calling diatribe; Miller’s “Hey you kids! GET OFF MY LAWN!”

Long Beach Comic Con 2011 (LBCC ’11) Cosplay

November 11, 2014November 11, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

The long stretch of large Comic Cons runs mainly through the late spring and summer, but there’s never a shortage of smaller Conventions throughout the year. Any convention wouldn’t be worth its salt without a large contingent of cosplayers, and the Long Beach Comic Con 2011 had its fair share. LBCC ‘11 also had the added bonus of being held on Halloween weekend.

Here is a large collection of cosplay photos from LBCC ‘11.

Enjoy!

source: wired.com

Preview: Godzilla Legends #1 (IDW)

November 11, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Godzilla Legends is a 5 issue series featuring Godzilla’s foes in self-contained stories. Here is a preview of the first issue courtesy of Comic Book Resources.

Godzilla Legends #1, written by Matt Frank and Jeff Prezenkowski, and drawn by Matt Frank, is available at comic shops on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 with a cover price of $3.99. The first issue features a cover by Bob Eggleton and Arthur Adams, and several alternate and incentive covers are available.

All Marvel Ultimates Titles Will Include A Digital Download Code Starting in January 2012

November 10, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Marvel’s Ultimate Comics offers FREE digital copies in 2012!

Starting in January 2012, Marvel Comics will include a free redeemable digital download code in all their Ultimate Comics titles. Marvel just recently started their free digital download program with the release of Avenging Spider-Man #1, which was also polybagged to protect the codes, which are printed on the inside back cover, from being stolen. The Ultimate Comics titles will also be polybagged for the same reason.

The program begins with Ultimate Spider-Man #6 in January, followed by Ultimate X-Men #7 and Ultimates #7 in February, and will continue with subsequent Issues.

Marvel has been criticized lately for lowering the page count on some of their $3.99 titles as DC has tried to maintain a lower price point by offering many of their books at $2.99. Some Marvel fans feel that they’re not getting $3.99 worth of value for their money. DC has also offered digital downloads in a few of their titles, but for a dollar more.

Preview of Captain America #6 featuring Alan Davis!

November 9, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Alan Davis Draws Captain America!

Ed Brubaker is joined by artist Alan Davis (Captain Britain, Excalibur) on Captain America #6 due out in December!

Captain America #6, written by Ed Brubaker and drawn by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer, is available at comic shops on Wednesday December 7th, 2011.

Preview of Pigs #3 (Image)

November 7, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Pigs by Nate Cosby, Ben McCool, and Breno Tamura is one of the best mystery/espionage books to come out in a long time. If you haven’t picked up the first two issues, check out your local comic shop – they may still have some copies on hand.

Here is a 9 page preview of Pigs #3. You can also find a preview of Pigs #2 here if you haven’t picked it up yet.

Marvel Cancels Another Series: THE DESTROYERS

November 7, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Marvel cancels The Destroyers before its solicitation

Following the previous cancellations of several titles, most notably Victor Von Doom by Nick Spencer and Becky Cloonan, comes another announcement. The Destroyers, a miniseries due in February 2012 by writer Fred Van Lente and artist Kyle Hotz, was cancelled before it was solicited by Marvel – even though the first two issues were completely penciled.

Originally announced by Marvel at Fan Expo Canada 2011, The Destroyers was to be a five issue miniseries.

DC Comics x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Collection is Here!

January 26, 2020November 4, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Just in time for the 2011 Holiday season, Converse releases their DC Comics x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Collection. The screen-printed canvas sneakers will include a free DC Comics poster with purchase while supplies last.

Like the previously released “Heroes Pack,” the new All Stars Collection will include DC characters Batman, Superman, The Flash, and The Joker.

Victor Von Doom Miniseries Cancelled By Marvel

November 4, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Marvel Comics has cancelled the five issue miniseries by Nick Spencer and Becky Cloonan just a few weeks before the first issue was due to hit the stands. The series, written by Spencer and drawn by Cloonan, was supposed to be a tale of a teenaged Doom as he journeyed into Hell to save the spirit of his mother.

Nick Spencer tweeted this morning after the news broke of the series’ cancellation, “I see word is out about Victor Von Doom. Trust me, no one is more bummed about this than I am. Really proud of the scripts and hope to get to work with @beckycloonan sooner rather than later.”

The cancellation follows a round of layoffs announced by Marvel just last month that included the series’ editor Alejandro Arbona. Other announced cancellations included Alpha Flight (ends at #8), All-Winners Squad (ended at #5), and Iron Man 2.0 (ends at #12; also written by Spencer).