So that’s not entirely accurate, but Rob Liefeld did just post video of his two sons rifling through the first issue of Image United, which comes out next Wednesday. It’s hard to see all the new pages because of the video quality, but a few choice panels were caught on tape. In case you missed it earlier this week, Image United writer …
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The Techland Show: Shooting Civilians Is Wrong
Yes, we did another Techland show. We do it every Thursday morning. But we pretend it’s Friday in order to maintain the cinematic illusion. What you see is not scripted or staged. We actually come up with that amazing material on the fly.
Except for Peter. Peter uses a stunt double.
Fans Wait in the Rain for New Super Mario Bros. Wii
If you were visiting Rockefeller Center in New York City this past Saturday, you may have noticed throngs of people getting drenched while a DJ spun innocuous hits from Coldplay.
The rain-soaked ruckus was all for the release of New Super Mario Bros. Wii at the Nintendo World Store, where Mario fans were able purchase their copy of …
Arvid Nelson Adapts Deadlocke, Loves Heavy Metal
Arvid Nelson’s Deadlocke, which is an adaptation of Christopher Krovatin’s Venomous is out today as a one-shot. Thanks to Dark Horse, TECHLAND has a candid video of Nelson chatting about Deadlocke and Rex Mundi among other things. The cover alone looks pretty cool, right?
In modern-day New York City, a ragtag group of rebellious
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Origins: Guillermo del Toro
The Hobbit director talks to TIME contributing nerd Gilbert Cruz about his creative influences.
Guillermo del Toro might be one of Hollywood’s ultimate horror film nerds. In a semi-homage to Forrest J. Ackerman (the godfather of all things genre), the director of Pan’s Labyrinth, Blade II, and the Hellboy films purchased a second …
Tony Hawk Admits That ‘RIDE’ Tony Is a Better Skater, Sort Of
Few people can say that they’ve ever had their own video game, but Tony Hawk is no ordinary mortal. He’s won multiple gold medals at the X-Games and was the first skater to land a 900. But I’d have to say all of that pales in comparison to what he achieved today and that’s launching his 10th signature video game. ‘RIDE’ is …
Exclusive: Astonishing X-Men #3 Trailer
Joss Whedon’s run on X-Men is now being converted into an ongoing series of Marvel Motion Comics. Tomorrow marks the release of episode 3 of Astonishing X-Men. Courtesy of Marvel, TECHLAND has an exclusive trailer to whet your appetite. Enjoy!
Astonishing X-Men, Gifted [iTunes]
Inside the Mind of a Sudoku Master
Sudoku whiz Thomas Snyder squares off against his friend and former puzzle champ at the National Sudoku Championship in Philadelphia.
Welcome to TECHLAND
Welcome to TECHLAND. If you’re joining us from our previous perch over at Lev’s Nerd World blog then expect to see a lot of the same thing, but on a much larger scale. I know. It’s different, unfamiliar and somewhat frightening. We’re creatures of comfort and steer clear of change if we can help it but this is something different …
Star Trek DVD Exclusive: Spock, Before and After
The “Star Trek” Blu-ray is set to hit stores Tuesday, and not only does it sparkle in high-def, but there are some serious extras worth your time.
First off, the high points in terms of picture and sound: The thrilling opening sequence (we learn through the director’s commentary that this represents only a fraction of the opening …
Jay-Z talks DJ Hero and The Blueprint 3
The hip-hop artist talks about his new Kanye West-produced album The Blueprint 3 , and the video game DJ Hero: Renegade Edition , featuring Eminem
Archie, What Were You Thinking?
Essayist Kelly Bancroft on being a Jughead girl and annoyed that Archie chose to marry Veronica.