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30 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Letters Page
As we've mentioned before, there's way too much mail for us to answer in the shows, so we'll be answering some of it right here on the blog. As always, thanks for sending in your questions, and please keep shooting them over to tips@pulpsecret.com, call them in to 888-841-7549, or post a video respo
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30 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
FF Trade Dress - Revealed!
A few months ago, we talked about the new "Trade Dress" that would be appearing on Millar & Hitch's run at Fantastic Four. Mr. Tom Brevoort was nice enough to post it on his blog, and now, I repost it here for all to see: For those of you who are worried that we'll never actually see the end of t
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30 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
2 "Hellboy 2" Posters
You can click over here for larger versions; and Hellboy himself should be up later today. But in the meantime, here's your character posters for Abe and Liz: If you see 'em in a theater, be a dear and e-mail me a picture of them in the wild, won't you?
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30 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
And The JLA's Wonder Woman Is...
...Megan Gale, a 31 year old Australian Super-Model with little acting experience. However, she has raven black hair, and is 5'10" tall: Wonder Woman is a non-speaking part, right? Via Aint-It-Cool.
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30 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Why Aren’t You Reading Daredevil?
Spoil-towns This is classic comic fun! The bad guy sets a plan for the good guy; things start to look bad for the good guy (Which they are Daredevil is in trouble) and then POW the good guy wins! (I hope, like I said not looking good). Seriously this comic is fantastic. The art is gritty the writ
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29 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Haunted Hockey!
Wanna spend these cold winter months reading about Canadian hockey players? Well then check out New York Magazine's excellent blog, Vulture, which has a weekly Comic Page that talks about or previews upcoming comic books and graphic novels. This week they highlight the upcoming graphic novel, "Gho
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29 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Radio Days
In England people still listen to the radio which means the BBC takes the time to put awesome things into their programming. Case in point: Here is a short story by Neil Gaiman called Jerusalem read aloud. All you have to do is click on the Thursday button and you'll hear a pleasant voice splling Ne
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29 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Tell me "Y"
Y-The Last Man lovers may already be feeling the trauma set in as the Brian K. Vaughn/Pia Guerra series comes to its impending end January 2nd. Take heart! Cherish these few weeks that we wait for Yorick's last coda. While you're cherishing, check out this article about the origins of Y and hope th
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28 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Letters Page
As we've mentioned before, there's way too much mail for us to answer in the shows, so we'll be answering some of it right here on the blog. As always, thanks for sending in your questions, and please keep shooting them over to tips@pulpsecret.com, call them in to 888-841-7549, or post a video respo
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28 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
"Cloverfield"/"Heroes" Crossover
Well, I totally missed this one. Slusho, the frosty drink that's leading the viral campaign for J.J. Abrams monster mash, Cloverfield, has appeared several times on Heroes. In this week's episode, it featured prominently in a bit of physical comedy* with Kristen Bell's character, Elle. Okay, so che
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28 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
"Scott Pilgrim 4" - Deleted Scenes
Do I write about Scott Pilgrim too much? Maybe, but only because I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT. Guh. Power went to my head for a second. In any event, Bryan Lee O'Malley has posted a bunch of deleted or unused pages from Scott Pilgrim 4 on his flickr stream. There's a spoiler on these pages, but one th
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28 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
X-Origins Direct to DVD
Okay, nobody freak out yet... X-Men Origins: Wolverine is still heading to your movie theaters, as is (probably) Magneto. However, rumors have flooded the net in the past 24 hours that there will be several other X-Men Origins movies, focusing on other characters, and they'll head direct to DVD. P
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27 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Letters Page
As we've mentioned before, there's way too much mail for us to answer in the shows, so we'll be answering some of it right here on the blog. As always, thanks for sending in your questions, and please keep shooting them over to tips@pulpsecret.com, call them in to 888-841-7549, or post a video respo
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27 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Comic Book Club w/Dan Slott & Jen Grunwald
Won't you come join us tonight, as we chat with Avengers: The Initiative author Dan Slott, and Marvel Trades Editor Jen Grunwald? COMIC BOOK CLUB A Live Weekly Talk Show about Comic Books Hosted by Justin Tyler, Pete LePage, and Alex Zalben Tuesday, November 27 @ 8:00 PM Featuring: Dan Slott (Av
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27 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Love in the Time of Nerds
Neil Gaiman writes one of the best journals online, he posted this story yesterday about hs trip to the Phillipines and one fan's mildly insane request that Neil help him propose to his girlfriend Maui. It's a funny little story. Any comic book proposals out there? Pete and Alex are eng
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27 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
New Whiteout Poster Out, Awful
Hey, what's Greg Rucka's excellent graphic novel, Whiteout, about? Seaplanes, sunglasses, and a black text, right? Good, because here's the new poster: Ad Exec #1: So the movie is called Whiteout, it's set in Antarctica during a snowstorm, and is about the first murder ever committed there. Now,
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27 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
DC Sure Loves Counting..
Just cause I know you all want to get your facts straight now that Countdown is winding down, DC provided Newsarama with a list of all of the known 52 Universes that now make up the multiverse: Earth-2: Home of the original Justice Society (first appearance 52 #52 - this earth’s Superman a
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27 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
It's a Wonder-ful Woman
Project Rooftop just posted the results of their Redesign Wonder Woman contest and there are some great illustrations on display. Gail Simone does the introduction now that she is the queen of all things Wonder Woman. This one didn't win the grand prize but it certainly won my heart. And
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27 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Rorschach Spotted!
A few weeks ago we posted a clear as day picture of Rorschach which was not, in fact, from the upcoming Watchman film. Want to see what he really looks like? If you do, you're going to have to look hard, and possibly put some sort of un-blur filter on your eyes, but here it is: Yup, that's the m
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26 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Late Pull
Boo, No comic books on Wednesday. Thursday seems so far away. Well, there is still a lot of great stuff coming out; All star Batman and Robin, Batman (Resurrection Of Ras Al Ghul Part 4), Blue Beetle!, Teen Titans, First Born, Madman Atomic comics, DareDevil, Marvel Zombies, Sensational Spider-M
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26 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Letters Page
As we've mentioned before, there's way too much mail for us to answer in the shows, so we'll be answering some of it right here on the blog. As always, thanks for sending in your questions, and please keep shooting them over to tips@pulpsecret.com, call them in to 888-841-7549, or post a video respo
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26 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
A Squirrel Girl For Your Very Own...
The only super-hero who has single handedly defeated Dr. Doom, Thanos, Galactus, and every other major baddie in the Marvel Universe gets her own custom figure: Now, how can I get my hands on one of those?
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26 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Monday Movie Updates
The viral campaign for The Dark Knight kicks into high gear, and you can check out a complete list of sites on the forum. Post your updates there... Tired of checking out Dark Knight viral sites? Why not relax with a nice "Dark Knight in IMAX" featurette? Hulk set pics! Looks like Ed Norton is read
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26 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Silver Fox in Wolverine?
Not that way, pervs. There's been a number of reports that Maggie Q (one of the villains from Live Free of Die Hard, among other things) is up for the part of Silver Fox in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Which I really hope will be called XO:W on the posters, because that'll make it sound like they're s
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26 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Penance
Penance Relentless has been really good. I wasn’t a big Penance fan, but this comic changed my mind. It has been really fun, watching everyone sweat. Especially Tony Stark. Penance has a master plan. No one knows what it is, well except Wolverine? I am a big Wolverine fan and I feel like this
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25 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Behold a Good Comic
The first comic starts out like an episode of "Heroes." You don’t get to see any action. It is all talk. We see the aftermath of a fantastic fight. I would have liked to see it. Saying that I did think it was an OK first issue and I will pick up the next one. I love the way it is drawn and the
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25 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Rip off!!!!
I try and pick up a new comic every week, so I heard that Peter David wrote this new comic for Dark Horse called The Scream. Well, I have never been a big fan of reading a comic in the store, but this comic was a waste of my money. The comic has a guy who can’t stay awake at work. But the thin
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25 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Damn you "Loners"
Well, The Loners wrapped up. Talk about starting out with such a great idea and then crapping all over it. I really liked the idea of having people having a hard time dealing with their powers. Instead it turned into another super hero team comic book. I think it is harder when a comic starts out
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25 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Caught a Viral Marketing Scheme
The Dark Knight shadow PR campaign sure can hide stuff on the internet. Check out these two sites that I caught a gander of via the Publisher's Weekly Blog. The Gotham Times The Ha Ha Ha Times Maybe it's not actually a movie - maybe it's just a series of websites we watch in succession, like a ch
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23 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Cue the David Bowie song...
Yes, Pulp-Heads, there is a Santa Claus: STARMAN, the acclaimed DC Universe series created by writer James Robinson and artist Tony Harris, will be collected for the first time in hardcover, on high-quality paper, in THE STARMAN OMNIBUS, a series of six volumes beginning in May. This serie
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23 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Lobster Hulk
Turkey too dry... Hulk angry! Check out Daniel Acuna's awesome variant cover to January's Hulk #1 by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuiness. This is Mr. Acuna's first work under his new exclusive contract for Marvel. Looks like no more Flash... -Justin via Comic Book Resources
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21 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Letters Page
As we've mentioned before, there's way too much mail for us to answer in the shows, so we'll be answering some of it right here on the blog. As always, thanks for sending in your questions, and please keep shooting them over to tips@pulpsecret.com, call them in to 888-841-7549, or post a video respo
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21 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
GQ Gets Their Perv On
Heroes star Hayden Planetarium has been named GQ's "Obsession of the Year," which is TOTALLY OKAY because she's eighteen. So they're completely allowed to take shots of her cavorting in a see-through nighty, holding a teddy bear: Here's a hypothetical question to mull over: If nobody is watch
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21 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
First Shots of a Shooting War
Last night at Comic Book Club we had a couple of the guys from over at the Act-I-Vate collective (a great site, web comics done right), among them Dan Goldman whose excellent graphic novel Shooting War just hit the stands. And it looks like we're not the only ones reading; Newsweek picke
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21 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Not a Fable
Fables fans beware! If you've been enjoying the current fantastic arc featuring Haven and King Ambrose as they wage war against the armies of the Homeland, do not read DC's February solicitations. There's a huge spoiler and DC is stupid. (Nice cover though) Am I a sucker for reading the so
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21 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Sweet, Sad Animal Crossing Web Comic
You should probably all read this, even if you don't know what Animal Crossing is... Click the picture to read/watch: Oh, and call your parents, will you? Via Kotaku.
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20 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
"Dark Tower: The Long Road Home" Cover
As much as I'm a huge Stephen King fan, and love the Dark Tower series, I'll admit that I respected more than enjoyed the comic books Marvel put out over the past year or so. Part of that may be tied into reading a story I've already read; the comics mini was a repeat of Wizard & Glass, the fourth D
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19 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Holiday Pull
Man on man this is a fun Wednesday! Grendel Behold the Devil #1, Captain America, Brave and The Bold, Detective Comics (Resurrection Of Ras Al Ghul Part 3), Ex Machina, Shadowpact, Spirit, Invincible, Walking Dead, Incredible Hulk, Loners, New X-Men X-Men Messiah CompleX Part 4, Wolverine Origins
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19 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
"Heroes" Talkback on The Forum
Want to discuss tonight's Heroes? Check out this thread on the forum.I'm all about cross-network promotion (or rather, I'd love everybody to come and chat on our shiny new forum).
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19 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Letters Page
As we've mentioned before, there's way too much mail for us to answer in the shows, so we'll be answering some of it right here on the blog. As always, thanks for sending in your questions, and please keep shooting them over to tips@pulpsecret.com, call them in to 888-841-7549, or post a video respo
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19 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Viz Puts Naruto Online
Like it or not, it's Naruto's world, and we just blah blah blah. After successfully putting Death Note and Bleach anime online, iTunes style, Viz is now following suit with Naruto, at least the first twenty-five episodes. Think it'll sell? Do Naruto fans sh*t in the woods? Press release follows..
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19 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Metal Men are Real!
The New York Times Magazine had an interesting piece in it on Sunday about how human consciousness came about. The author argues that maybe all atoms in the universe have a piece of consciousness and a unique combination came together in the human brain. If all atoms have a tiny bit of consci
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19 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Monday Movie Updates
IESB kinda sorts confirms that Terrence Howard will be throwing on some armor next summer. Prison Break's T-Bag signs on for Wolverine, but as what? I personally kind of love him for Gambit, but we'll see. (Via Filmonic) Adam Brody is The Flash, Common is Green Lantern, Scott Porter is Somebody, an
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19 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Captain Awareness
Ah, comics. Awkwardly dealing with real life problems since 1939.Via Boing Boing.
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18 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Wilson!
How do you know if your comic is really good? If you can stop and give background information on a character in your comic and no one cares. DMZ is so well written and drawn, I don’t mind that they paused the current story arc to go back and tell us about Wilson. I think it says a lot about the co
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17 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Batman and The Spoiler
Batman and The audition? There is nothing more upsetting (OK probably a lot of things are more upsetting. Take it in context, please) than Batman sitting at a computer not doing anything. He is the world’s greatest detective; let's watch him sit at a computer? Anywho, so we get to watch The Outsi
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17 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
More like Simon Creepy
So it is issue #2 of this part The Crow, part Hannibal Lecter reject living in Batman’s backyard. Well, in this issue we learn that Simon Dark isn’t as much of a badass hero as he was in the first issue. We also found out about a creepy bad guy who can pull out his eyeball and leave it places
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16 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Letters Page
As we've mentioned before, there's way too much mail for us to answer in the shows, so we'll be answering some of it right here on the blog. As always, thanks for sending in your questions, and please keep shooting them over to tips@pulpsecret.com, call them in to 888-841-7549, or post a video respo
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16 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
"Scott Pilgrim 4" Interview
I'm not going to spoil anything about Scott Pilgrim 4 here, as I'm pretty sure I'd get yelled at. However, I will say that the book is lovely, a real marked improvement over Book 3 (which was good, but a little bit of a come-down from the first two volumes). To celebrate the release of the book, T
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16 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
You Want More Loners? Here's More Loners.
It's Preview Art Friday (tm) here at Pulp Secret, so let's check out some pages from the upcoming Marvel Holiday Special, featuring the return of C.B. Cebulski's Loners: Check out an additional page here!
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16 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Warren Ellis is an Immortal Vampire
That's not completely accurate, but I really don't know when this guy ever sleeps. He's writing about 10 different comic book series (at least), novels, and constantly updates several blogs, twitter feeds, and several other things I'm sure haven't been invented yet. So really, I have no idea what he
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15 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Spoiler
Wolverine is back!!!!! So after a trip down memory lane, they ended Wolverine's stink in limbo. Wow, that was quick. It was a pretty big deal, Wolverine has lost his drive, and he doesn’t want to fight his way back to the living. He would rather drink at the bar forever than live, can you blame
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15 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Herc Smash?
If you run out and read the final issue of World War Hulk yet, go get it, it's a nice conclusion to a great, far-reaching story. If you can't find one, Pete will hand deliver one to your doorstep and kiss you on the cheek. The last page of the book offers a couple teasers, one of Hulk's
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15 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Pulp Spiritual
The press release for Denise V. Wohl and James C. Shooter's new comic series Seven hit the Internet yesterday and it's an interesting read. The series "promises to bring forth this knowledge that we are all connected and that our actions as a whole can resonate towards creating universal change and
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15 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
"Persepolis" Trailer Arrives
That means American, people. The book is fantastic. The movie is supposed to be fantastic. Get your first (or second) look here:
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15 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Comic Book Club w/Josh Neufeld, Dan Goldman, Jeff Newelt
COMIC BOOK CLUBA Live Weekly Talk Show about Comic BooksHosted by Justin Tyler, Pete LePage, and Alex ZalbenTuesday, November 20 @ 8:00 PMFeaturing:Jeff Newelt (Smith Comix, HEEB)Dan Goldman (Shooting War)Josh Neufeld (American Splendor, A.D.)Tickets: Online: ThePIT-NYC.comPhone: 1-800-838-3006Que
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14 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Top Shelf Deals
A little birdie flew into my inbox, and told me all about these great deals from Top Shelf, which you can access here. The sale is on until November 30th, so why not pick up some graphical stocking stuffers (or Menorah fodder)? -- FREE SHIPPING ON ALL DOMESTIC ORDERS! -- A FREE COPY of the TOP SHE
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14 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Best of 2007?
Amazon.com has posted their "Best of 2007" list for graphic novels, comics, and comic related books. Now while I don't disagree with any of the choices, I do think these were picked more for a cross-section of types of books rather than the actual quality of the volumes. The list is, in order: 1.
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14 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Up on the Roof-top
Project: Rooftop has just posted this re-design of Cyborg by Joel Carroll. I love this site, it's a great way to see interesting interpretations of 2nd and 3rd tier characters. Another great part of this site is that along with the piece of art, the staff disects the design and puts it into
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13 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Travel Safe
A pretty wild story from over at Scott King's blog. Mr. King is an editor at Th3rd World Studios and on a recent trip was hassled by the TSA agents. Check it out:The second problem was that I had several graphic novels with me. I had planned to read them on the plane. I had “DMZ” volumes
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13 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Forums Are Back!
After a rather cataclysmic, cross-network failure of our servers, everything should be back up and running properly, including the forums. Unfortunately, we may have permanently lost the first day or so of posts (though we're working on getting them back), so feel free to repeat threads if you like
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13 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Pull, Man Too Many Comics!
Okay, so which comic books are you looking forward to? Me, well: World War Hulk!!!!!!!! Man I am so nervous about the end. Also Punisher War Journal, Punisher Max, New Avengers, Wolverine please don’t suck. Green Arrow Black Canary, House of M Avengers, Batman and The Outsiders, Teen Titans East
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12 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Countdown Arena
So, Countdown, big hit, right? Creating a huge, die-hard fanbase? With a deep interest in spin-off series'? Well DC is banking on the above statement being true. Yikes. However, one look at these Andy Kubert covers for Countdown Arena may change your tune, as well as the concept for the series.
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12 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Letters Page
As we've mentioned before, there's way too much mail for us to answer in the shows, so we'll be answering some of it right here on the blog. As always, thanks for sending in your questions, and please keep shooting them over to tips@pulpsecret.com, call them in to 888-841-7549, or post a video respo
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12 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Cartoon College
"Cartoon College" teaser trailerAdd to My Profile | More Videos Hey everyone, here is a trailer for "Cartoon College" a movie about the Center for Cartoon Studies located in White River Junction, Vermont. I visited this school earlier this year and have to say that it is a great place to prac
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12 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Read WOW Online
Want to read the first five pages of the new World of Warcraft comic book from Willdstorm? No? Okay, how about all six pages of World of Warcraft #0, an online exclusive! No? Really? All right. The links are there if you want them. I mean, you don't have to click through if you don't wan
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12 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Pulp Secret Forums Are Go!
Check it out, Pulp-Heads, we have an all new way for you to interact with us, and each other: The Pulp Secret Forums. One little feature I'm particular excited for: The Swap, a forum to buy, sell, and trade comics and collectibles. The one question we get at Pulp Secret more than any other is, "W
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12 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Damon Lindelof Talks Strike
Occasional Ultimate Hulk vs. Wolverine writer Damon Lindelof took time off from the strike lines to pen a great op ed in the New York Times, boiling down his feelings about the WGA Strike: I am angry because I am accused of being greedy by studios that are being greedy. I am angry because my greed
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12 Nov
Blog: The Stack
An Interview With Mike Carey - The Stack Exclusive
Hey gang, Alex here with a Pulp Secret Exclusive... A few weeks ago, I got the chance to chat with writer Mike Carey about his life and career, including his current work writing Marvel's X-Men, Vertigo's Crossing Midnight, and much, much more. There's also a little bit of a tease in there about the
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11 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Love to hate Jonah Hex
Hey did you have a Dad who didn’t like you? Well maybe it was Jonah Hex. Plus, your Dad couldn’t have been more of a dick than Jonah, so don’t feel too bad. I keep picking up Jonah Hex expecting to get tired of this comic, but I don’t! It is written and drawn so well, so far I have loved ev
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10 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Vinyl Underground
This is a crazy weird comic. I have no idea what is going on and why, but I still into it. I can’t wait for the next issue. The second issue, which is put out by Vertigo is fast paced, young, and well drawn. I like the use of color and shadows. Plus I am a sucked for any kind of use of Nun chu
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10 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Omega Rocks
This is a good example of how an arc should start out. Issue number one was great. A lot of things happened, there was some serious action and surprise, and it ended well not too much of a cliff hanger, but enough to make you want to get the next issue when it came out. Then, the second issue (
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09 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Block Knight Returns
Well now, this just looks delightful: Click the picture to view the Teaser Trailer for Lego Batman: The Video Game.
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09 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Mark Packing His Bag-leys for DC
This is pretty huge news, Pulp Heads: former Ultimate Spider-Man penciler Mark Bagley is heading to DC, exclusive, starting next year. Previously, Marvel had stated that we should "stay tuned" to find out where the prolific artist was heading next, but it seems where he's heading is another publish
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09 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Ryder? I Hardly Know Her.
1) Spock's Mom makes an appearance in the new J.J. Abrams helmed Star Trek movie, which just started filming this week. 2) Winona Ryder is playing Spock's Mom. 3) This will be very distracting to me. Alex Out!
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08 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Mr. Fantastic has never been so cool!
SPOILER ALERT!: Well team whitey is back. The fantastic four is back to the old gang. The marriage of Sue and Richard is intact. And it looks like Mr. Fantastic is a little touchy when it comes to his marriage. Man I haven’t laughed or was that impressed and shocked at a Fantastic Four comic in
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08 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Letters Page
As we've mentioned before, there's way too much mail for us to answer in the shows, so we'll be answering some of it right here on the blog. As always, thanks for sending in your questions, and please keep shooting them over to tips@pulpsecret.com, call them in to 888-841-7549, or post a video respo
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08 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Kring Apologizes for Heroes, Season Two
Don't like Heroes, Season Two? Neither does exec. producer and creator Tim Kring. Speaking ridiculously candidly with Entertainment Weekly, he outlined the faults with the second season, including: THE PACE IS TOO SLOW ''We assumed the audience wanted season 1 — a buildup of intrigue about these
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08 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Project Rooftop Costume Contest Results
The folks over at Project Rooftop have posted the three winners from their annual costume contest. The winner was a darling girl dressed as Supergirl, so darling that she's holding her little god in one of the pictures! You can check it out here. But as far as I'm concerned the real winnes are
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08 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
One of Pete's Three Wishes Granted
Yes that's right, they're giving the Hulk some sharp, pointed objects to ram into people! Stan Sakai, of Usagi Yojimbo, fame is drawing an 8 page Hulk story. Does this gut have a thing for samurai's or what? -Justin
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08 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Movie News Updates
Just because nobody's writing anything, that doesn't mean filming just stops. It does eventually, just not yet. The Hulk smashes Rio De Janeiro, with Edward Norton and Tim Roth (Via Filmonic) The Spirit lives! Or rather, The Spirit's website goes live. This is, in case you see it anywhere on
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07 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Letters Page
As we've mentioned before, there's way too much mail for us to answer in the shows, so we'll be answering some of it right here on the blog. As always, thanks for sending in your questions, and please keep shooting them over to tips@pulpsecret.com, call them in to 888-841-7549, or post a video respo
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07 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Your Heroes Fix
Don't have enough with your favorite Heroes once a week? Worried about what you'll do if the show only goes 11 episodes this season (as rumored)? Then, I have a solution for you! Or rather, Adrian "Frying Man" Pasdar has a solution for you. Not content to let the plebs take over the internet with
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07 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Rugg, The Spaceknight
Pulp Secret fave Jim Rugg covers Rom, The Spaceknight, as a tribute to recently passed creator Bill Mantlo: There are also drawings by Jeffrey Brown, Renee French, and others which will culminate in an art show/tribute at Floating World Comics in Portland next month - so be sure to check that out
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07 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Messiah Complex Trailer
Check out this Messiah Complex trailer the folks over at Marvel.com put together. I'd post it here but when you do it takes over the whole main page - classic Marvel move. Makes you think it's going to be awesome though, right? I love these, such a cool way to promote the books. Thanks to Bomba
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07 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Explore Alex Robinson's Lower Regions Today!
We are living in a blessed age, comic book fans: - Today, a new book by Alex Robinson. - Next week, Scott Pilgrim 4. Can it get any better? No, it can't*. But first things first. Out today on stands is Alex Robinson's delightful new book, Alex Robinson's Lower Regions. We've talked about
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06 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Wonder Woman Costume Contest
Earlier today Project Rooftop announced that they will be having a Wonder Woman costume redesign contest. If you've got a nifty outfit to put our favorite Amazonian in, draw it up and send it their way. Details are on the page! I defy you to make a better picture than the one above! Dibs on mumu
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06 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Letters Page
As we've mentioned before, there's way too much mail for us to answer in the shows, so we'll be answering some of it right here on the blog. As always, thanks for sending in your questions, and please keep shooting them over to tips@pulpsecret.com, call them in to 888-841-7549, or post a video respo
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06 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Comic Book Club: Best of New York 2007!
Check it out, we were just named one of the New York Press' Best of 2007:BEST PLACE TO FIND A MISUNDERSTOOD COMIC BOOK ARTIST: The three fanboy pundits who host the weekly Comic Book Club—Alexander Zalben, Justin Tyler and Pete LePage—have stumbled on something that seems to have been lacking f
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06 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Marvel Projects Updates
As part of their quarterly report, Marvel included a partial update on upcoming movie, TV, and video game projects. Assuming that there will ever be any entertainment again, I guess. Nothing too revolutionary here, it's just nice to have all the info in one place. And, it's nice to hear that the
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06 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
BGA Strike?
The strike rolls on, and the good folks over at the Chicago Tribune did a little research for us and have created a grid which details how many new episodes of each major series we can expect if the struck continues ad infinitum. Check it out. What if the strike goes on forever? Is entertainme
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06 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Joker Loves AIDS
The New York Times has a lengthy profile piece about Heath Ledger, including this fun little nugget about playing The Joker: Here too was his Joker diary, which he began compiling four months before filming began. It is filled with images and thoughts helpful to the Joker back story, like a list of
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06 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Pull Time
Ok, so did ya read Messiah part one? Too late here comes part 2. I am looking forward to the FREE Darkness first look comic! Don't like darkness? So, it is free man. Silver Surfer in thy name? All I am saying is his name still better be Rad. I am nervous about Y the last man!!! It has been so cr
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05 Nov
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Lost Kirby "Fantastic Four" "Found" in Worst Place Possible (almost)
A while back there was some hype about a lost Kirby-Lee Fantastic Four story from FF #102 and that lost comic has finally surfaced! The only catch is that you have to buy an exclusive Best Buy DVD and rather than read it on the page, you have to watch it on TV. More info at the Your Mom's Base
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05 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Letters Page
As we've mentioned before, there's way too much mail for us to answer in the shows, so we'll be answering some of it right here on the blog. As always, thanks for sending in your questions, and please keep shooting them over to tips@pulpsecret.com, call them in to 888-841-7549, or post a video respo
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05 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Vaughan's Views on the Strike
The Writers Guild of America is officially on strike starting today, and Brian K. Vaughan shares his thoughts on the strike on his Myspace blog, and how he supports the strike 100%:***Why is the WGA striking?Because writers believe we deserve a fair share of the revenue generated by the stuff we he
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05 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Embroidered Comic Book Cover
Is it sad to say that I kind of want to get this actually made, and framed for my wall? It's via Hermenautic Circle, and appears on the cover of Nickelodeon Magazine's Comic Book section this month.
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05 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Countdown Haters: Here is Your Manifesto!
The good people over at Comic Book Resources Comics Should Be Good site, has a funny little piece about the true readership of DC's indy series Countdown. It will certainly be interesting to see if this series does indeed get better. They've bent their readership just about t
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05 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
This is a Very, Very Bad Idea
A guy named Domonique Torrence has invented a pepper spray bracelet, based on Spider-Man's web shooters: A Florida man who was inspired to help crime victims by a super hero has invented a pepper-spray bracelet that shoots a stream of chemicals at the flick of a wrist. The pepper spray bracelet, cr
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05 Nov
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Int'l Iron Man Trailer
I can't embed it, so click on over here. Overall, a ton of new footage in this YouTube clip, though not much more on plot. Still looks kick-ass, though.
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05 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Acne?
Neil Gaiman has a nice post over at his journal about the Beowulf press junket and his budding romance with Angelina Jolie. There are also a couple review links at the bottom which are all positive and universally surprised by the violence/nudity of the film. You may all already be at t
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05 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Alan Moore IS a genie
Finally, the proof I've been looking for that Alan Moore does grant wishes. Frazer Irving drew this magical truth, you can check out his other awesome stuff over at his site. Two wishes left... -Justin
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04 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Old guy
JSA has the old Superman, but he can still save people! Nothing like the classic pile on. The rest of the JSA decides to keep the old guy Superman in line, by using the old pile on technique. Great idea, will it work? This comic has some great Alex Ross splash pages, which make for nice flash bac
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04 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Biff - Bam- Suck
Well this comic is drawn in the indy way. It's characters are fun, drawn black and white, and they aren't all perfect looking. But after that wares off you are left with a not so great comic. So lesson learned don't buy a comic that says Nutsy Monkey on the cover, sigh I wish.
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03 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Waving at bullets
I am not a huge Superman fan, but I did enjoy this issue. What a crazy moment my jaw actually dropped when I saw the bullet go thru Superman’s hand. I also thought it was freaking hilarious when the guy says he is a law-abiding citizen and says he is going to shoot the little alien baby. Such
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03 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Writers Strike: Time to Take Up Poetry?
Mark Evanier's blog has a nice little write-up of the WGA strike that begins at 12:01AM Monday. Heroes: Origins has been the first casualty of the strike and who knows what else will fall before it ends. Anybody want to start a rival union? -Justin
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02 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
The Letters Page
As we've mentioned before, there's way too much mail for us to answer in the shows, so we'll be answering some of it right here on the blog. As always, thanks for sending in your questions, and please keep shooting them over to tips@pulpsecret.com, call them in to 888-841-7549, or post a video respo
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02 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Viz To Release 4 New Movies
Man, you sell like a million copies of your Manga trades, and suddenly you can release as many live action movies as you want? Geez. By the way, it's totally possible these are all pornos. Anyone want to fill me in? Here's the press release: VIZ PICTURES LICENSES FOUR LIVE ACTION FILMS BASE
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02 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Chris Ware's Posterwork
Check out this little preview of Chris Ware's design for 'The Savages' movie poster via the Newsarama blog. The source site, Awards Daily, has an interesting discussion growing about what a poster like this says about a movie. Do cartoon posters make you think you're going to see a comedy? E
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02 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Alex Robinson's Ultra-Girl
Alex Robinson has been serializing an older story on his blog, That's Really Super, Ultra-Gal. The first 8 pages are up, you can check 'em out here: Pages 1 & 2 Pages 3 & 4 Pages 5 & 6 Pages 7 & 8 The story is, by Robinson's own admission, similar to both the Luna Brothers Ultra, and My Sup
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02 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Old Image
Here's a little classic CNN clip, courtesy of PW Beat, detailing the creator break from Marvel and the formation of Image. This video brings a number of things to light: - Not so long ago, comics were quite distant from the mainstream. - Rob Liefeld is apparently an unaging robot from
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02 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Dwayne Johnson Set to Rock Black Adam
Honestly, I couldn't think of a better title for this post. My bad. The Rock has officially/unofficially confirmed that he'll be playing Black Adam in the upcoming Shazam movie, and may I be the second to say, "Kick Ass." Not only will he look perfect in the pointy ears and tight black suit, b
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02 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
X-Men getting old? Try the NEW X-Men
New X-men still going strong. This comic gets very Justin. It sometimes gets a little too mushy and deals too much with relationships. But I love the way it is drawn and they way they exploring the whole extinction of mutants. This predator X thing is starting to upset me. We interrupt your comi
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01 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Reader Mail
As we've mentioned before, there's way too much mail for us to answer in the shows, so we'll be answering some of it right here on the blog. As always, thanks for sending in your questions, and please keep shooting them over to tips@pulpsecret.com, call them in to 888-841-7549, or post a video respo
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01 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Countdown: Half Down, Many Numbers To Go...
Now, I know talking about Countdown is unpopular as a Spawn splashpage but some of you must be reading it because they sure as hell keep making it. This week's issue, #26, marks what seems to be a major turning point in the series. There was a title change: Countdown to Final Crisis. At least we
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01 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Pretty/Scary
I know it's a day late but isn't this an awesome pic found via the Neil Gaiman blog, where the guy-man also discusses the enduring quality of Bone and links to a podcast of his thoughts on writing Beowulf. -Justin
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01 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Project Rooftop Update
Robin fanatics can continue to rejoice over at Project Rooftop as they just posted a series of redesigned Robins by Jemma Salume. That's the Red Hood above, looking like he just jumped off of a radical skateboard. -justin
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01 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Loners #6 Preview
We've debated quite a bit about Loners over at PS... While everyone loves the premise, and we're all big fans of The Cebuls, there's been differing opinions on the execution. Personally, I love the idea of a support group for recovering superheroes. And the series has explored that, but I would h
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01 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
Marvel.costumes
Agent M has a report on Marvel staff costumes over on his blog, which were few, far between, and not Marvel themed at all. I guess it's like if you work at a Taco Bell, you don't want to go out for burritos on your day off? Click over here to check 'em all out.
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01 Nov
Blog: Pulp Secret
No Heroes: Origins
You know that writer's strike that just went through today? The one that means there's nobody writing your favorite TV show? Well, here's the first official casualty. Heroes: Origins, the proposed spin-off of Heroes, has been, depending on who's report you read, delayed or canned. Despite not bei
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