All Six SCOTT PILGRIM Books Now on iPad & iPhone

Yesterday's announcement from ComiXology that the all six volumes of O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim graphic novels are now available on the iPad, iPhone, and on the web at comics.comixology.com. Published in print by Oni Press, the volumes are priced at $6.99 for 1 through 5, and $11.99 (cover price) for Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour, the sixth and final volume released to bookstores last month.

It’s another digital coup for market leader ComiXology, but the Scott Pilgrim comics actually aren’t available for purchase through the distributor’s simply named Comics app. Rather, a separate free app must be downloaded to buy the comics, which are then viewed through the Comics app (or the web). A bit roundabout, but that’s the deal.

Damn it! Like I needed another reason to be pissed that I do not own an iPad. Although, I already own all six volumes of Scott Pilgrim, but still iPads are cool and comic books on an iPad is even cooler. I want one!

Source:  Newsarama

Seasons 3: Star Wars Clone Wars Starts Sept. 17

The Justice League and Justice League Unlimted were the last tow shows on cartoon network that I can remember getting giddy about on a weekly basis. That was until Star Wars the Clone Wars began nearly three years ago. Now, my Friday nights are consumed with Jedi goodness. If the preview of Season 3 doesn't make your lightsaber glow, then you are doomed to a life of worshiping the Dark Side.

Mystery, intrigue and adventure await our heroes with all-new action-packed episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. As war continues to rage throughout the galaxy, the dark side grows even stronger and the Jedi Knights are pushed to the breaking point. The lines between good and evil become blurred as secrets are revealed, truths are questioned and alliances are betrayed. Loyalties are tested as new enemies emerge and heroes rise – and fall.

In this transformative new season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, surprises wait at every turn, the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance and the destiny of the “Chosen One” will at long last be uncovered. Thrilling, unpredictable and often humorous, the exciting new adventures of the Star Wars Saga will captivate fans of all ages.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV Clip - Season 3 Comic-Con Trailer

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BRUCE WAYNE: THE ROAD HOME Covers are HUGE (and Batastic)!

DC promised us something big when they announced the BRUCE WAYNE: THE ROAD HOME books last month,.  Although, I must have missed the fact that the cover would be a connected image, featuring a number of the key characters that reside on the Bat-universe. The wonderful cover art was done by none other than SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE artist Shane Davis.  Click on the above image to see the beautifully detailed images from the BRUCE WAYNE: THE ROAD HOME cover.

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Sex is the Same Even in the Mushroom Kingdom

Thanks to Steve Napierski over at Dueling Analogues for this hilarious cartoon of Peach and Daisy.  Poor Mario, after all these years being monogamous, he still has to strap on a condom.

GREEN LANTERN #59: Includes Exclusive Reveal for GREEN LANTERN Film

As if anyone needs reason to buy Geoff John's GREEN LANTERN comic book.  The comic itself is one of the best books on the market and has been since he took over and begin piecing together his story (HAL JORDAN SECRET ORIGIN, SINESTRO CORP. WAR, BLACKEST NIGHT and BRIGHTEST DAY). 

Now you have another reason to pick up the  comic book.  GREEN LANTERN #59 will include an exclusive first look at a member of the GREEN LANTERN CORPS from the 2011 live action GREEN LANTERN film.

I wonder if each monthly issue of GREEN LANTERN will feature an exclusive reveal as we move closer to Summer 2011.  Who do you think will be the first character revealed in October in GREEN LANTERN #59?

FIRST LOOK: Kilowog from Green Lantern Movie

Comic Book Movie had this image on their website earlier today and claimed this is the Kilowog we will see in next summer's Green Lantern movie.  I like the concept and am hopeful this is the version we will see on the big screen.  What do you think Poozers?

Sinestro Brand Moustache Wax and Other Superhero Endorsements

After years of ridicule, is Booster Gold's dream of being able to become a superhero millionaire simply by accepting endorsement deals now a reality?  Well no, but imagine if it was. 

Superheroes reach celebrity status.  They endorse products we all know.  And Booster Gold looks like a pioneer.  I don't even have a moustache, and I already want to buy some of the Sinestro Brand Stache Wax.

To check out more, visit our friends at nerdiest kids. 

FIRST LOOK: Grant Morrison's BATMAN INC.

Grant Morrison did an interview with the Geoff Boucher over at Hero Complex and talked about various Batman related projects, including BATMAN, INC.

After time travels and dark challenges, Bruce Wayne is back in Gotham City and writer Grant Morrison has big plans for the hero. I interviewed Morrison about "Batman, Inc.," a new series that launches in October and will present the "franchising" of the caped crusader -- essentially the dark knight of Gotham City drafts, trains and commands a team of heroes who will wear their leader's colors. "It's all about branding," says Morrison. The team will include Dick Grayson, Knight and Squire, El Gaucho and eight others. Their leader, meanwhile, gets that little yellow circle back on his costume. Read all about it below and check out the exclusive art after the jump . -- Geoff Boucher

Here are some highlights from the interview regarding BATMAN INC.:

 Sane or not, Batman is not a guy that plays well with others, at least not all the time. That makes it intriguing to hear that you have plans for the Bruce Wayne to "franchise" Batman and enlist others to wear the costume.

" Oh yeah, I mean, 10 of the team-ups will be like that.  A lot of the experiences that he's been through now, the way I want to play it is that they have changed his focus and his view of what his mission is and what he can accomplish. He starts to bring in more people. The first 12 issues of the book will be team-ups with Batman and different characters as he traveling the world and kind of training people. [SPOILER ALERT: THE REST OF THIS ANSWER REVEALS SOME LONG-VIEW STORY ARC] And at the end we found out what that's all about; it's not just habit or routine. He actually has a big agenda. That leads into where I'm taking this. At the end of the "first season" I want to wind up with a really enormous Batman story. Everything is building up to that kind of climatic arc."

For the characters around Batman, I imagine there's some tension. To wear a Batman costume and join his team, you have to submerge yourself, correct?

"10 of the team-ups will be like that. The second team-up is Batman with El Gaucho, the Argentinian hero. So here's these super macho guys, these alpha males, and the Gaucho isn't sure he wants to wear that bat symbol, He doesn't always agree with Batman but he does agree with his principles and ideals. He agrees with the mission but not the branding. That's what it's all about: Branding."

You can read the entire interview by heading over to Hero Complex.  

What do you think after reading the highlights from Morrrison's interview? AS with anything Morrison, I reserve judgment until I read a few issues.  Will it be ALL STAR SUPERMAN or FINAL CRISIS? We'll have to wait and see.  Let's hope it's more ALL STAR SUPERMAN.

Action Comics #892 75th Anniversary Superman Flash Race Variant

This is the amazing Ivan Reis’ variant cover to ACTION COMICS #892.  It's also the latest in a series of special variant covers done in celebration of DC Comics 75th Anniversary.  The cover celebrates the long tradition of races between Superman and Flash.  The first occured in Superman #199 published in 1967. 


How the Superman - Flash Races First Started

According to issue #199, the Secretary-General of the United Nations came up with the idea, and approached Superman and the Flash with the idea of a benefit race. Money raised from sweepstakes would fund aid programs for underdeveloped nations.  Superman and Flash completed the race with a clear tie, ensuring that everyone was a winner. 

Superman went on to race Barry Allen several more times, and also held races with Wally West and even Jay Garrick.  All three of those men who wore the Flash costume at one point or another would beat Superman at least once in a footrace.  Superman, who was able to force a couple of ties, has never outright won a race with a Flash.

Guy Gardner Cast for the Biggest Loser

Now that Blackest Night is over, Guy Gardner is on a secret mission.  Judging from the picture above, it looks like Guy Gardner might be on a misson to become the next Mogo?

Guy Gardner is nobody's favorite Green Lantern.  Usually that's a recipe for disaster in the world of comic books.  It usually means that you just moved to the top of the getting killed list in the next major event that your comic book company dreams up.  Or you could just eat yourself to death, which would be original. 

Thanks to SerioJalNC for the art.

Darth Schwarzenegger - Making Star Wars Even Awesomer

How do you take the original Star Wars movies and make them even better?  Quite honestly, that's a question that has baffled George Lucas for decades. 

Sorry George, but thhe answer surprisingly is not Jar Jar Binks.  Instead, a Youtube user figured out that the answer really is:  Arnold Schwarzenegger.  Playing the roll of Darth Vader.  Sorry James Earl Jones.

Lucas Lee Movie Posters (From Scott Pilgrim vs The World)

Scott Pilgrim VS The World opens this weekend, and gfest couldn't be more excited.  The series of books was fantastic, but the marketing campaign around the movie has been outstanding. 

Now Team Pilgrim has released a fake viral campaign for the movies within the movie that star Lucas Lee, Ramona’s second evil ex-boyfriend played by Captain America Chris Evans.

We love them.  What do you think?

Funniest Alien vs Predator Themed Merchandise Ever

If you don't think that's funny, you're on the wrong website. 

If you're upset that we made fun of Michael Jackson, please leave the site now. 

If on the other hand, you're upset that we forced E.T. to pose with Michael Jackson, well that's a completely legitimate concern.  You may register your complaints below.

Why You Should Keep Your Children Away From Winnie the Pooh

I always knew their was something fishy going on over at the House on Pooh Corner.  This place is worse than Hurley's Psyche ward or the folks in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.  Also, left out Roo and all his Freudian mommy issues and that crackhead Gopher .  Although, I shouldn't be too hard because nowadays I guess this is your typical classroom in any public school.

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Even as a Child the Penguin Knew What He Wanted

This picture made me laugh my a$$ off.  Thanks to our friends at ASB for posting this damn funny picture.

Batman Mini Funko Toys are Funkolicious

How sweet are these mini figures?  The new Mini Funko's are refined Blammoids with a touch of cool.  The upcoming line features Batman, Batgirl, Robin, the Joker and the Penguin in all Funko Force's trademark chibi glory, with each piece standing roughly 3.75" tall. You can preorder for $8.00 a piece these new Funko's at and should have them in your hands by September to October.

Like these?  As an avid action figure collector, I don't normally purchase the "non traditional" action figures but I do like their style. Tell us what you think.

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Mario Listed as Person of Interest in Local Goomba Murder

Gfest's friends over at maneggs have come up with a very funny cartoon that puts a real life spin on the way Mario just flaunts his ability to run through the Mushroom World killing any damn thing that gets in his way.

It's about time somebody locked this guy up. 

Michael Goldenberg Tapped to Write Green Lantern 2

Reports are swirling that Michael Goldenberg has been hired to pen the screenplay for Green Lantern 2. He's no stranger to the character – having been involved with writing on the first film. This comes months after his co-writers Greg Berlanti, Michael Green and Marc Guggenheim were commissioned to cook up a treatment.

No word on when WB would plan to unleash the Lantern follow-up. But you can bet that they're going to wait and see the results of Martin Campbell's freshman installment before fully committing to another one. The soonest it'd probably be unleashed is 2013/2014.

What would you like to see in the next Green Lantern movie?  Who should be the major nemesis?  Should Jon Stewart, Guy Gardner, Kyle Rainer, etc. be in the movie?

Millar's NEMESIS is Hitting the Big Screen

The love affair with Mark Millar continues in Tinsle Town. WANTED, KICK ASS, AMERICAN JESUS and now NEMESIS, are all books that have or will soon become movies.

20th Century Fox purchased the rights to Millar and Steve McNiven's graphic novel NEMESIS.
IGN is reporting that Fox has acquired the screen rights to the Marvel/Icon series and attached Tony Scott (Man on Fire, Top Gun, Taking of Pelham 123) to direct the screen adaptation. Scott will also produce the film, along with his brother Ridley, via their Scott Free Productions banner. They're currently looking to hire a screenwriter.

If you are not familiar with Millar's latest creation, it's basically what if Batman were the Joker? Billionaire Matt Anderson dons a costume and uses an array of hi-tech gadgetry to avenge the deaths of his parents -- except they were supervillains and now so is he. And his victims? The world's top cops. He first set his sights on Asia before coming to Washington D.C. where he locks horns with Blake Morrow, the police chief who caught his parents.

I am a fan of the NEMESIS comic.  I enjoy the idea of a character that has all the talents and resources of Bruce Wayne and Batman, but using them for an opposite purpose.  I enjoy watching Anderson outwit, outmaneuver and out-muscle everyone.  He's the ultimate villain.  He's a sane Joker. A wealthy Penguin. An intelligent Black Mask.  He's Lex Luthor behind a mask.

Batman Noir Arc Coming to Detective Comics

Batman noir?  That's what the new team responsible for DC's flagship title DETECTIVE COMICS are telling us.  "A gritty, dynamic and edgy visual representation," is how the new DETECTIVE COMICS creative team is describing their take on Batman.  The new team consists of AMERICAN VAMPIRE writer Scott Snyder and THE LOSERS artist Jock.

As a Batman fan , I am extremely excited to begin reading Snyder and Jock's run on this book.  It has been too long since we have had a Batman title that is more harden detective than campy superhero. Batman back to his roots.  Now, that's refreshing.