New Manga Releases for the Week of February 17, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Dark Horse Comics, Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, Vertical Comics, and VIZ Media. Cage of Eden Vol. 17 by Yoshinobu Yamada Kodansha Comics – MSRP: $10.99 Buy it! Cage of Eden 17 Yarai is determined to do whatever it takes to save the life of his teacher, even […]
Review: “Kingsman: The Secret Service” Is The First Great Movie Of 2015
Title: Kingsman: The Secret Service Director: Matthew Vaughn Screenwriter: Jane Goldman (screenplay), Matthew Vaughn (screenplay), Mark Millar (comic book “The Secret Service”), and Dave Gibbons (comic book “The Secret Service”) Principal Cast:Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Samuel L. Jackson, Sofia Boutella, Sophia Cookson, and Michael Caine I’m not going to lie; I’ve been looking […]
Comics You Crave: Comic Book Releases for January 28, 2015
COMIC BUUUUUHKS! Here are your comic book releases for January 28, 2014! (AR= Ask Retailer) Forgot to check last week? See what you missed here. More Info at BOOM! Studios: WEBSITE AND TWITTER Abigail And The Snowman #2 (Of 4)(Cover A Roger Landridge), $3.99 Adventure Time #36 (Cover A Justin Hillgrove), $3.99 Adventure Time #36 […]
Peter Capaldi saves Doctor Who, and Christmas
Season 8 of Doctor Who has officially ended, we know things now that we did not know before. We found out what kind of Doctor Peter Capaldi is, and what he is capable of. We know what is happening to Clara, and we found out who Missy is/was. I am going to be packing a […]
WPR Discusses: Favorite Holiday Movie Moments
Yes, is is that time of year where everyone has their traditions and favorite holiday movie moment. Whether you’re as enthusiastic as Buddy the Elf, complete Christmas Grinch, or just think everything about the seasons is dreadful. We here at WPR think that everyone needs to have a little bit of Joy in their life. […]
WatchPlayRead’s Top Comics of 2014
I asked our comic reviewers to submit their top, or favorite, comics they read in 2014 whether a new title, a specific issue, or new arc of existing title. The result is an interesting mix. No surprise given the varied interests of our review team. Check out the WatchPlayRead top comics of 2014: Alex and […]
Comics You Crave: Comic Book Releases for December 24, 2014
COMIC BUUUUUHKS! Here are your comic book releases for December 24, 2014! (AR= Ask Retailer) Forgot to check last week? See what you missed here. More Info at Boom Studios: WEBSITE AND TWITTER Adventure Time #35 (Cover A Shanti Rittgers), $3.99 Adventure Time #35 (Cover B Mychal Amann), $3.99 Adventure Time #35 (Cover C Jimmy […]
Intersect from Image Comics is Twisted and Weird, yet Beautiful
Yes, Intersect is a beautifully trippy ride though morphing bodies and story. Intersect #1 and #2 Writer/Artist: Ray Fawkes Publisher: Image Comics Release date: November 19th and December 17, 2014 Order copies of Intersect #1 (Cover A – Fawkes), Intersect #2 (Cover A – Fawkes) to be delivered right to you, so you never have to […]
Comics You Crave: Comic Book Releases for November 26, 2014
COMIC BUUUUUHKS! Here are your comic book releases for November 26, 2014! (AR= Ask Retailer) Forgot to check last week? See what you missed here. More Info at Boom Studios: WEBSITE AND TWITTER Adventure Time Banana Guard Academy #5 (Of 6)(Cover A Aimee Fleck), $3.99 Adventure Time Banana Guard Academy #5 (Of 6)(Cover B Kathleen […]
WPR STAFF 2014 Holiday Gift Guide – READ EDITION
Mmm. Books. Comics, Graphic Novels, or your good old fashioned novel. We love reading and well, it’s good for everyone. So, here are the staff picks of things you should be putting on your holiday gift guide to read! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER 2014 GIFT GUIDES: WATCH, PLAY Conan Volume 17 Shadows Over Kush This […]
Revisiting George A. Romero’s Early Dead Films
This is a special guest post from Brandon Engel He’s a celebrated filmmaker and comic book producer. And although he is credited with the creation of the modern zombie movie, George A. Romero asserts that all he did was, “make them neighbors.” While zombie-lore had usually borrowed thematically (and insensitively) from Voodoo mythology up until […]
Buy This Book and You Can Draw Monstrously Funny Cartoons Too
I tried my hand at some vampire cartoons courtesy of the instructions from Christopher Hart and his new book Monstrously Funny Cartoons. While I doubt I have a career in art, I had fun reading through the witty text and following Hart’s sketch tips. Monstrously Funny Cartoons Author: Christopher Hart Publisher: Watson-Guptil Release date: October […]
Comics You Crave: Comic Book Releases for October 22, 2014
COMIC BUUUUUHKS! Here are your comic book releases for October 22, 2014! (AR= Ask Retailer) Forgot to check last week? See what you missed here. More Info at Boom Studios: WEBSITE AND TWITTER Bee And Puppycat #5 (Cover A Emily Hu), $3.99 Bee And Puppycat #5 (Cover B Zac Gorman), $3.99 Bee And Puppycat #5 […]
Kelly & CaL: A Striking Film You Have to See
Kelly & Cal is getting a limited run by IFC starting October 3rd. It might be hard to find in your area. I suggest googling it. If you’re in Seattle I know it’ll be playing at SIFF Cinema Uptown. Editors Note: This film is available VOD/iTunes/Amazon, etc
Comics You Crave: Comic Book Releases for September 24, 2014
COMIC BUUUUUHKS! Here are your comic book releases for September 24, 2014! (AR= Ask Retailer) Forgot to check last week? See what you missed here. More Info at Boom Studios: WEBSITE AND TWITTER Bee And Puppycat #4 (Cover A Natasha Allegri), $3.99 Bee And Puppycat #4 (Cover B Zac Gorman), $3.99 Bee And Puppycat #4 […]