Dark Horse Comic Review

Hey Otakus and Geek fans, Sean (The Comic Guy) here with more NYCC 2011 news. Thanks to the Guys at Dark Horse we were given the opportunity to review some exclusive titles soon to be released. Today I will be reviewing: House of Night#1, Orchid #1, Valve presents: The Sacrifice and other steam powered stories.


VALVE PRESENTS: THE SACRIFICE AND OTHER STEAM-POWERED STORIES




Writer: Various

Artist: Michael Avon Oeming, Various

Genre: Action/Adventure

Publication Date: November 16, 2011


For fifteen years, Valve has defined the cutting edge of video games. Now, Valve joins with Dark Horse to bring three critically acclaimed, fan-favorite series to print, with a hardcover collection of comics from the worlds of Left 4 Dead, Team Fortress, and Portal. With over two hundred pages of story, Valve Presents: The sacrifice and other Steam-Powered Stories is a must-read for fans looking to further explore the games they love or comics readers interested in dipping their toes into new mythos!

• Features comics from the bestselling series Left 4 Dead, Portal, and Team Fortress!


Review: I have to say the book was a good read. For those Zombie enthusiasts out there, you will really love the Left 4 Dead story. I’m not into the Portal or Team Fortress games, so I wasn’t into those stories as much, but they were entertaining enough to keep me reading till the end. Overall this book is a good pick for your collection.


HOUSE OF NIGHT #1 (STEVE MORRIS VARIANT COVER)






Writer: P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast, Kent Dalian

Artist: Joëlle Jones, Karl Kerschl

Cover Artist:Steve Morris

Genre: Horror

Publication Date: November 09, 2011


Until recently, Zoey Redbird was an average high-school student worrying about grades, boys, and breakouts. But priorities have a way of changing when you are marked as a vampyre, enroll in the vampyre academy House of Night, and have to figure out a whole new social hierarchy, affinities for elemental magic, and physiological changes that make you crave blood.

* The magical world of New York Times best-selling authors P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast comes to comics!
* Five million novels sold and legions of loyal fans!
* Ask your local retailer how you can get this special variant cover issue!


Review: Ok I’m not really into the mystical world of magic or teen vampire books, but I am into hot chicks in schoolgirl outfits (laughs) just kidding! House of night changed that for me. With a good first issue story and well-drawn art, this is definitely a title to look for.



ORCHID #1 (SHEPARD FAIREY VARIANT COVER)



Writer: Tom Morello

Artist: Scott Hepburn

Colorist: Dan Jackson

Cover Artist: Shepard Fairey

Genre: Action/Adventure

Publication Date: October 12, 2011


From the mind of musician Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, The Nightwatchman) with art by Scott Hepburn (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic), Orchid is the tale of a teenage prostitute who learns that she is more than the role society has imposed upon her.

When the seas rose, genetic codes were smashed. Human settlements are ringed by a dense wilderness from which ferocious new animal species prey on the helpless. The high ground belongs to the rich and powerful that overlook swampland shantytowns from their fortress-like cities. Iron-fisted rule ensures order and allows the wealthy to harvest the poor as slaves. Welcome to the world of Orchid.

* Featuring a variant cover by the best-known and influential street artist Shepard Fairey!



So check out these titles and more at darkhorse.com and don’t forget to stop by the Dark Horse booth at New York Comic Con. This Sean(The Comic Guy) for Otakus and Geeks and I hope to see you guys at the Con.






Voltron Panel At New York Comic Con 2011

Hey Voltron fans check out this info for the Voltron Panel at New York Comic Con.

Voltron the franchise that began when the 1980s robot-themed television action series Voltron: Defender of the Universe® launched, will take part in New York Comic Con with a panel presentation, product giveaways, signing events and Voltron costume character appearances. The panel will feature all-new and classic Voltron content including toys and merchandise, a sneak peak of the Voltron video game presented by THQ, an early glance at Dynamite Entertainment Voltron comics, an exclusive preview of VIZ Kids’ Voltron Force™ graphic novels and a quick look at upcoming episodes of the television series Voltron Force on Nicktoons. Voltron-themed items including a Mattycollector.com “Club Lion Force” membership for Voltron collectibles from Mattel, t-shirts and DVDs will be given away as prizes throughout the panel presentation.

Panel – Sunday, October 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Room #1A24. During the convention, the upcoming line of Voltron collectible toys will be displayed, and a limited number of “Blazing Sword Voltron” figures will be available for purchase. VIZ Media Booth (#932) – Artists and writers of the Voltron Force graphic novels will be signing posters and greeting fans: Saturday October 15th, 3-4PM Brian Smith (Writer) & Dario Brizuela (Artist) for Voltron Force, Volume 3 Sunday October 16th, 3-4PM Brian Smith (Writer) & Jacob Chabot (Artist) for Voltron Force, Volume 1.

Stan Lee, POW! Entertainment & 1821 Comics To Unveil New Graphic Novel Book “Romeo & Juliet: The War” At NY Comic Con

Hey guys, Sean (The Comic Guy) here,

As I said earlier this week, we at Otakus and Geeks are going to give you news and coverage of the 2011 Comic Con/Anime Festival. Here is news of a graphic novel release and signing from Stan Lee, Pow! Entertainment and 1821 Comics. Enjoy and hope to see you guys at the Con!

STAN LEE, POW! ENTERTAINMENT AND 1821 COMICS SET TO UNVEIL NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK “ROMEO AND JULIET: THE WAR” AT NY COMIC CON

  • Who: Stan Lee, POW! Entertainment and 1821 Comics.

  • What: Will participate in a special presentation unveiling their new graphic novel book “Romeo and Juliet: The War”.

  • When: 12noon ET Friday, October 14, 2011.

  • Where: 1821 Comics booth #1458 at NY Comic Con, Javits Center.

  • Why: Stan Lee and Terry Dougas, CEO of 1821 Comics will unveil “Romeo and Juliet” which hits stores nationwide on November 30. Stan Lee will be on hand to showcase the book and sign special limited edition mini posters promoting the title. “Romeo and Juliet: The War” will hit stores as a deluxe over sized coffee table book available in both hard and soft cover formats. “Romeo and Juliet: The War” takes Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers and places them in the futuristic sci-fi/fantasy Empire of Verona, the most powerful territory on Earth.

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Aniplex Schedule At New York Comic Con 2011

Hey Otakus and Geeks, here is the schedule for Aniplex's New York Comic Con appearances, panels and more goodies.

Friday, October 14
12:00-1:00 PM @ 1A03-1A05 > Aniplex of America Industry Panel. Come join Aniplex
as they show what's new, now available and coming soon from Aniplex of
America. Featuring special guests the President of Aniplex Koichiro Natsume and the
Executive Producer of Blue Exorcist Hideo Katsumata. There will also be announcements
about the Dubbing cast for Madoka Magica. There will also be some very rare and special
giveaways at the Panel.

4:15 - 5:15 PM @ Room 1A18 > Blue Exorcist Screening Event. The hit anime series
Blue Exorcist will be shown at New York Anime Festival. Screening the first two
episodes subtitled, the screening will also feature a special greeting from the Executive
Producer of Blue Exorcist Hideo Katsumata as well as prize giveaways.

6:00 – 7:00 PM @ Aniplex/Bandai Booth #1712 > Madoka Magica Cosplay Gathering.
Kyubey is looking for as many Magical People as possible. Would you like to make a
contract? This is a perfect opportunity for all the Madoka Magica Cosplayers and fans to
get together and take photos in front of the large Madoka Magica Banner at this official
Madoka Magica Cosplay Gathering.

7:45-9:45 PM @ 1A06-1A08 > Madoka Magica Screening Event. Aniplex of America
presents the hit anime series Madoka Magica. This screening features the first 3 episodes of
the series subtitled. Before the screening, there will be a special greeting by the President of
Aniplex Koichiro Natsume. There will also be special prize giveaways of Madoka Items.

Saturday, October 15th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ 1A18 > Fate/Zero Screening Event. Exclusively screening at
New York Anime Fest, Aniplex of America presents their latest Anime airing in Japan,
Fate/Zero. This screening will feature the first episode in English Subtitles.

2:00 - 3:00 PM @ Aniplex/Bandai Booth #1712 > Blue Exorcist Cosplay Gathering.
Calling all Exorcists! We're looking for all the Blue Exorcists fans to gather so we can be
"ready for the take off!"

3:30 – 4:30 PM @ NYCC Stage > Anime Counseling: Blue Exorcist Edition Watch as
our hosts try to find the solutions between the Blue Exorcist cast members and see what
happens when different Anime personalities collide. The audience will get a chance to
participate in the show with the opportunity for prizes.

6:30 – 7:30 PM @ 1A18 > Guilty Crown Premiere Screening Join Funimation at this
special screening event for a introduction and world premiere of the first two episodes of
the hot new original anime series from the director of DEATH NOTE and HIGH SCHOOL
OF THE DEAD, GUILTY CROWN.

Sunday, October 16th
11:15AM – 1:15 PM @ 1A18 > Guilty Crown Screening with Q&A Session. Hosted
by Funimation, following an encore screening of the first two episodes of the most
anticipated anime series of the Fall season, members of the GUILTY CROWN production
team from ANIPLEX, PRODUCTION I.G and FUJI TV from Japan will be on hand to
answer fan questions and talk about what it’s like to bring this complex and exciting series
to fruition. Come see what it’s like behind the scenes and see exclusive content before
anyone else!

Throughout New York Anime Fest/New York Comic Con there will be plenty of activities
including our Blue Exorcist Scavenger Hunt, Cosplay Photo Ops and more! Visit booth #1712 for
more details.



New York Comic Con 2011 NYC App

Hey Just letting everyone one know what we will be at comic con and if you are too and have a smart phone that Comic Con had a special app so that you can keep track of all the every when they start and when they stop so you can check out the ones that you really want to see.
You can down load it right off the Comic Con NYC website right here


Just click on the LINK and you can get it right there.

Fairy Tail & DBZ HD Panels Coming To New York Comic Con 2011




Hey Guys! I' am psyched about comic con because my fav voice actors are coming! The cast of Fairy Tale is coming and some of the DBZ cast are as well. Each of these guys are having an autograph session and panel. The Fairy Tail Panel will be on Saturday 5:00 PM to 7:15 PM at room 1A22. The Dragonball Z HD Panel will be on Saturday 9:15pm to 10:15pm at room 1A06. I'm so happy! Hope to see you guys there. ANIME RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Boom Studios NYCC Title Release

Hey guys Sean the Comic Guy here,

This week is all about Comic Con and I'm going to give you some news from the guys at Boom Studios.

CLAUDIO SANCHEZ’S
ALL-NEW ZOMBIE EPIC
KEY OF Z
DEBUTS AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2011!



FEATURING AN NYCC-EXCLUSIVE COVER
BY DECLAN SHALVEY!

October 6, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA - Claudio Sanchez, creator and writer of THE AMORY WARS and KILL AUDIO, proudly debuts his latest book, KEY OF Z, at this year's New York Comic Con (NYCC) on October 13th through 16th at the Javits Center in New York, NY, where Sanchez serves as a special guest of the show.

With art by Aaron Kuder (THE AMORY WARS), writers Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert bring a deadly new vision of New York City in KEY OF Z. The zombie apocalypse has transformed the city into two separate battle-hardened fiefdoms. Nick Ewing is left to survive while seeking revenge on those responsible for the death of his family – the warring gangs residing in The Big Apple’s most illustrious athletic houses. Ewing stumbles upon a sentimental artifact from his past that imbues him with surprising power. Find out what happens when he discovers the KEY OF Z.

This #1 features a stunning NYCC-exclusive cover by Declan Shalvey (28 DAYS LATER, THUNDERBOLTS). KEY OF Z will be in stores October 19th, with cover art by Nathan Fox (FLORESCENT BLACK) and look for a special incentive cover by Tony Moore (THE WALKING DEAD).

Sanchez and Echert will be signing at their Evil Ink Comics booth (#1345) at New York Comic Con at 4pm Thursday and 5pm Friday (October 13th and 14th) and 4pm Sunday (October 16th). In addition, Kuder will be drawing personalized zombie sketches on Saturday afternoon (Oct 15th) starting at noon. Comic legend Peter David will join the crew signing on Friday, and there will be an exclusive Tony Moore KEY OF Z print (limited to 100) and more goodies.

Also be sure to attend the BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY panel at NYCC where Claudio will be a guest speaker, happening Friday, October 14th at 12:15pm in the IGN Theater http://bit.ly/nhv4pp. His band COHEED AND CAMBRIA appears on the BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY soundtrack, due out October 4th. The song "Deranged" can be heard here: http://youtu.be/woPliVs5uqM

Following the convention, Sanchez and Echert will go on a mini-signing tour, including Boston and Providence (Newbury Comics), Orlando (A Comic Shop), Los Angeles (Meltdown Comics) and more. Check with http://www.everythingevilink.com for more details.

If you guys want to know more about this title and others, check out www.boom-studios.com.
Hope to see everyone at the Con!!!!!

Her Universe At New York Comic Con 2011

Ashley Eckstein (Woo Hoo another Ashley) who voices Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars Clone Wars, will be bringing her line of Sci-Fi fashion "Her Universe" to New York Comic Con. Those attending will get a Star Wars Naboo charm for the new Star Wars Charm Bracelet and a 100% sterling silver Battlestar Galactica Cylon Toaster Necklace. Also Star Wars Halloween theme tote bag. Check out more at http://heruniverse.com/ and our coverage later next week.

Dark Horse Signing Schedule At New York Comic Con 2011


Hey Comic Geeks and those going to New York Comic Con. Here is the signing schedule for Dark Horse Comics.

Spin the Dark Horse prize wheel for a chance to win free digital comics, including Mass Effect and Star Wars: Crimson Empire bundles!


Thursday, October 13
6:00 p.m. FREE T-SHIRTS, COMICS! Come to the Dark Horse booth for a chance to win a Hellboy T-shirt and free digital comics!


Friday, October 14
10:30 a.m. The Occultist—Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash) and Jenny Frison (Criminal Macabre)
11:00 a.m. Bunny in the Moon—Tara McPherson
11:00 a.m. FREE T-SHIRTS, COMICS! Come to the Dark Horse booth for a chance to win a Hellboy T-shirt and free digital comics!
11:30 a.m. Orchid—Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, The Nightwatchman) and Scott Hepburn (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic) FREE Orchid poster featuring art by Massimo Carnevale.Ticketed event. Please talk to a Dark Horse staff member at the show.
12:30 p.m. Dethklok—Jon Schnepp, Jeremy Barlow, and Nate Piekos
1:30 p.m. The Immortal—Ian Edginton FREE poster revealing never-before-seen art from the upcoming comic The Immortal, adapted from an acclaimed Japanese novel and written by Ian Edginton (Scarlet Traces, Star Trek: Early Voyages, Warhammer 40,000)
2:00 p.m. FREE T-SHIRTS, COMICS! Come to the Dark Horse booth for a chance to win a The Thing movie T-shirt and free digital comics! Read the FREE digital prequel comic of The Thing now!
2:30 p.m. Star Wars—Andrea Mutti Find out what Star Wars series Andrea Mutti (Rage) will be working on at Friday’s Dark Horse panel (1:30–2:30 p.m., Room 1A15).
3:30 p.m. The Massive—Brian Wood and Kristian Donaldson (DMZ)
4:30 p.m. Star Wars: Jedi—The Dark Side—Scott Allie and Mahmud Asrar
6:30 p.m. Dr. McNinja—Christopher Hastings


Saturday, October 15
10:30 a.m. Mass Effect—Mac Walters
11:00 a.m. FREE T-SHIRTS, COMICS! Come to the Dark Horse booth for a chance to win a Hellboy T-shirt and free digital comics!
11:30 a.m. The Last Dragon—Jane Yolen and Rebecca GuayFREE face painting inspired by The Last Dragon! FREE miniprint to the first one hundred people in line for the signing.
12:30 p.m. House of Night—Jenny FrisonGet Marked! FREE House of Night face painting during the signing with cover artist Jenny Frison! FREE House of Night poster. And the first twenty-five people in line for the signing will receive a copy of The Fledgling Handbook 101 by P. C. Cast with Kim Doner from St. Martin’s Press!
1:30 p.m. Beasts of Burden—Evan Dorkin
1:30 p.m. Avatar: The Last Airbender—FREE face-painting event
2:30 p.m. Dragon Age—David Gaider and Mike LaidlawFREE print to the first one hundred people in line to meet the lead writer and lead designer of Dragon Age!
3:30 p.m. Angel & Faith—Christos Gage and Rebekah Isaacs
4:00 p.m. FREE T-SHIRTS, COMICS! Come to the Dark Horse booth for a chance to win a Hellboy T-shirt and free digital comics!
4:30 p.m. Comic TBA—Brian Wood (DMZ, Demo, Northlanders) and Becky Cloonan (Demo, Pixu)Find out what Dark Horse comic Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan are going to be working on together at Friday’s Dark Horse panel (1:30–2:30 p.m., Room 1A15)!
5:30 p.m. Evelyn, Evelyn—Cynthia von Buhler


Sunday, October 16
10:00 a.m. Beanworld—Larry Marder
10:30 a.m. FREE T-SHIRTS, COMICS! Come to the Dark Horse booth for a chance to win a Hellboy T-shirt and free digital comics!
11:00 a.m. Mignolaverse—Mike Mignola and John Arcudi Ticketed event. Please talk to a Dark Horse staff member at the show.
12:00 p.m. Creepy—Dan BraunIt’s trick-or-treat time, but not for the kiddos! FREE Creepy comics to the first one hundred people in line, plus an array of crazy Creepy prizes just in time for All Hallow’s Eve!
1:00 p.m. Behind the Scenes of Mass Effect—Mac WaltersMac Walters discusses the process of writing Mass Effect comics and walks through a digital preview of Mass Effect: Invasion #1.
2:00 p.m. FREE T-SHIRTS, COMICS! Come to the Dark Horse booth for a chance to win a Hellboy T-shirt and free digital comics!
2:30 p.m. Kult—Jeremy Barlow
3:00 p.m. Robert E. Howard’s Savage Sword—Jeremy Barlow, Paul Tobin, and Joshua Williamson
4:00 p.m. Falling Skies—Paul Tobin and Juan FerreyraAre you missing Falling Skies? Talk to the creators of the preview comic and get a Falling Skies pin from TNT, while supplies last!
Keep your eyes on the Dark Horse blog for further announcements on signings, in-booth events, green-screen photo ops, and so much more!

X-Men Destiny Review

If there is one thing that is always on an X-Men fans mind is who to side with. Who should I follow? Should I follow Professor Charles Xavier and defend those who would fear us, and try to make ? Should I follow Magento and fight to preserve mutant kind. Activision and Silicon Knights gives the chance. However is this a destiny fulfilled, or a destiny deferred?

Story - X-Men Destiny puts players in the hands of three mutants, which they get to choose who to follow. After the death of Charles Xavier, the X-Men move to San Francisco where they are in peace talks with the locals. A event is taking place where mutant and humans have agreed to live together. As usual things are not what they seem, the event is attack and the number suspect is Magneto. An all out battle breaks out between mutants and a crusade of humans who called themselves "The Purifiers." Based on the character you choose, you will get a different backstory. My personal favorite is Adrian, because he was raised as a Purifier. Here you have a mutant who is a mutant hater, it makes for a great story and I felt his journey is better. However it really doesn't matter which character you choose. The endings and choices will be the same, which is disappointing. I was hoping for different endings for each character, the story is interesting and worthy to have the X-Men stamp on it. The story hits the theme of the X-Men on the head. The game delivers on the drama, and while playing you might get conflicted on who to side with. Overall the story is solid and enjoyable, just disappointing that there isn't multiple endings.

Gameplay - The game is in the action genre with a little bit of RPG elements. Players get to choose which of the three mutants they will play as. From the start they have the option of choosing which style of mutant power they will have. Energy Protection is a power where players can shoot energy blast from their hands. Shadow Matter is when when you can immediate unseen dark matter around your body and use it as a solid object, similar to Nightcrawler if that helps. Finally Density Control where you can control the body mass. Needless to say the selection of the core powers is limited and a bit disappointing. However the game attempts to make up with it by collection X-Genes. X-Genes are items that are based on the mutant characters feature in the story. It's divided into three sections, Offensive, Defensive and Utility. Offensive will modify combat attacks and mutant abilities. Defensive Genes will improve armor, health etc. Finally Utility X-Genes will help with your M-Power meter.

The gameplay can get repetitive, you basically have to do missions to either save a mutant, restore power or find a object to help move you along. The fighting mechanics could use a little work, the lock on system is horrendous and the camera angles can be frustrating when multiple enemies are on screen. What saves the gameplay will be the mutant X-Genes and the different combination you can do. It's just disappointing that you couldn't create your own mutant from the scratch. The ending is a huge disappointment, and it really doesn't matter which side you choose. The boss battles are fun, but some are annoying dude to sloppy design and terrible lock on system. Frame rate can slow down a tad when it has a lot of enemies on screen, but thankfully it's doesn't kill the experience. If you love X-Men and deal with a repetitive, sometimes flawed design, then you'll get some enjoyment out of this one.

Gameplay Video


Graphics - The graphics aren't great, but it isn't terrible either. It's pretty average. The locations are pretty bland, generic and uninspired. However this game has one cool menu screen, which integrates the beginning of the story. Overall the graphics aren't nothing special, and it doesn't scream out this is amazing, but it does capture the X-Men universe to a par.

Sound - The voice acting is a hit or miss. Some voices really capture the characters, like Cyclops voice was spot on. Others on the other didn't fit and will make you cringe. The music is enjoyable to listen too, it makes the battles feel more intense. It sets the tone for the story and has some pretty cool stand out tracks.

Replay Value - There is no offline or online coop. The story is the same regardless of what character you choose, unless you want every trophy/achievement this game is a one trip ride.

Final Grade D-/5.0:: X-Men Destiny will leave you unfilled. The gameplay is repetitive and flawed. The story ending will leave you disappointed regardless of which side you choose. The voice acting is a hit or miss, but the music is enjoyable. Final Grade D-/5.0.

The Dark Knight Rises Extra Casting Call In New York

Credit to Superhero Hype this is for our NY Geeks! Read this!

Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is casting extras for the new Warner Bros. film Magnus Rex. Producers state: “Take part in the urban action adventure coming to the streets of New York City.” Shoots Oct. 29-Nov. 11, 2011 in NYC.

Seeking—Extras: male and female, 18+, all ethnicities, no experience necessary, to play law enforcement within a city besieged by crime and corruption, specific roles include Guards, Soldiers, and Police Officers, seeking physically fit athletes, people with military and/or law enforcement training/experience, weapons training, and/or martial arts training.

Open call will be held Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-4 p.m. at Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 W. 19th St. (btwn. Sixth & Seventh aves.), NYC. Bring photo ID (i.e. driver’s license, state ID, student ID, etc.); talent must be able to provide valid unexpired ID to fill out I-9 at time of hiring. Seeking nonunion talent at this call; SAG members who are not already registered with GWCI should also attend the open call. For more info (including time/location details for SAG registration), visit www.gwcnyc.com or call (212) 685-3168. There are no sign-up fees. Professional pay provided. SAG Background Actors Contract.

Battlefield 3 Worldwide Conquest Tournament

EA DICE and Virgin Gaming today announce a new competition for Battlefield fans. It's called the Battlefield 3 Worldwide Conquest Tournament. The tournament begins in early 2012. The prize is 1.6 Million dollars for the winners. You can pre-register for the tournament here Battlefield 3 Worldwide Conquest Tournament. If any of our readers enters let us know, your success story. Good luck gamers.

Alex Pardee Goodness!

Of course! Still being on my high from LA & San Fran's art scene (that's about to shift because I'm on a plane to London on Monday!) I would be likely to find one of San Fran's talented artists ... maybe ever?, Alex Pardee! While I'm not aware of being graced with his work while I was our west, I'm quite familiar with some of his inner workings!
Artistically, I'd say we're related ... something like distant cousins, possibly twice removed, as our represented works have a gallery in common - Art Whino. With that being said, I'll bypass the standard "about this guy's work" spill ... and let it speak for itself!

First up! ... Sucker Punch!
I'll keep my personal feelings about Sucker Punch to myself and accept that the flawless saving grace for me tolerating this movie was the yummy eye candy of costumes and art. It's pleased me even more to know that Perdee was the brains behind the art game!

Next UP! ... CAGE's covers!
One of Definitive Jux's secret weapons, Cage, has been blessed with some Perdee goodness, too! He IS the man behind Cage's past albums, Hell's Winter and Depart From Me.
I had a chance to tattoo a piece that was in Depart From Me's liner notes ... it was one of the most enjoyable experiences to temporarily get lost in is world through his characters.

As a tip, my customer blessed me with some of his original art!

Last, but NOT least ... Perdee's got TOOYYSS!!!!!
Check out his Walrus Rider. If no where eles, you can certainly buy it at Art Whino! I don't think I really need to say anything except ... who doesn't looove collecting cool vinyl figures! His are beyond cool ... so THERE! :-P


It doesn't really stop with this guy so I'll just share some of the eye candy I found super sexy!!!! Some geek related & some just plain ol' COOL!

be sure to follow along on tumblr as we informally post art & fashion weekly!
til next time!
~je t'adore!




Tokyo Fashion

Often, I love that my twitter feed bings me with some cool new snaps from Tokyo Fashion. Not only do I usually feel like I'm walking down the streets of Tokyo, and getting updates on all of the latest fashion trends, but I use it for my own inspiration in dressing exactly how I feel! -Some days I'm overly animated and some days extremely demure ... whatever my mood, someone that Tokyo Fashion has snapped has inspired such fashion greatness!
Take a peek! & be sure to hit 'em up!
Tokyo Fashion on the web
Tweet 'em
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Tokyo on Tumbler

Harajuku Snaps



Shibuya Snaps

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Aniplex's "Fate/Zero" World Premiere October 2nd


Hey Otakus I have some really cool news for you. Aniplex and Nico Nico Douga will premiere Aniplex new series "Fate/Zero" on "Nico Nico Channel" Streaming will be free and live, those with a Nico Nico account can discuss with other Otakus about the episode. Streaming is pn Sunday October 2nd 1:00 am (Japan Time). Also a new episode will be stream each week at 0:30 am (Japan time. Subtitles will be provided in Korean, English, Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. The link to watch is right here. Fate/Zero World Premiere

Don't know about "Fate/Zero" here is a story overview by Aniplex and a trailer. Anime Rules!!!

Story Overview
It is the road to zero-the beginning.

Craving for the power of the Holy Grail that enables to do a miracle, seven wizards (Masters) summoned seven heroic spirits (Servants), and make them performing a battle royal--- that is, never ends to fight until there left only one winner--- Another Duel over the Holy Grail.

The war had not come to an end three times in the past, and now the 4th war have just begun.

Wizards, each holding their earnest desire, gathered to a battlefield called Fuyuki. Among others, there was one wizard who was not be able to find out the meaning in his duel.

His name is---Kirei Kotomine.

Not comprehending his vocation, this perplexed wizard kept asking himself ; Why this incantation was given to him? But his destiny will lead him to encounter one destined contestant.

That is---Kiritsugu Emiya

He was the one who wants to obtain the Holy Grail more viciously, more violently than anybody else.

This story has only been stated in fragment in the [Fate/stay night]. It is the veracity of the Duel over the 4th Holy Grail, took place a decade before. Here reveals the truth of the battle that involved Shirou’s foster father, Rin’s father, ,and young Kirei Kotomine the hero.

Trailer

Cartoon Network & Adult Swim Panels and Screening Schedule For New York Comic Con 2011

Hey Otakus & Geeks! New York Comic Con is coming close and Cartoon Network & Adult Swim have release their panel and screening schedule. Start planning now, because it will be crowded. See ya there.

Cartoon Network and Adult Swim will host nine panels, two screenings and three autograph signings for fan-favorite series at New York Comic Con at the Jacob K. Javits Center, Friday, October 14 through Sunday October 16, 2011. See the full lineup for both networks below; please note all times, dates and locations are subject to change.

CARTOON NETWORK & ADULT SWIM PANELS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

ADULT SWIM: The Venture Bros
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: IGN Theater
Talent: Jackson Publick (co-creator) and Doc Hammer (co-creator)

The Venture Bros show creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer, perennial Comic-Con favorites, will discuss their original series and answer questions that have been submitted by fans on AdultSwimPresents.com/NYCC. Launched on Adult Swim in August 2004, The Venture Bros. is an inspired spoof of 1960s action cartoon shows such as “Johnny Quest.” The animated series follows the bizarre misadventures of the Venture family, which includes world-renowned Dr. Venture, his dimwitted sons Hank and Dean as well as Brock Samson, their bodyguard assigned by the government to keep an eye on the family who is then promptly forgotten by the Feds.


ADULT SWIM: Robot Chicken
5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: IGN Theater
Talent: Seth Green (co-creator), Matt Senreich (co-creator), Zeb Wells (writer) and Doug Goldstein (head writer and co-producer)

Seth Green (co-creator), Matthew Senreich (co-creator), Zeb Wells (writer), and Doug Goldstein (head writer and co-producer) discuss their incredibly-popular and award-winning series Robot Chicken and provide a sneak peek of season 5.5, premiering Oct. 23rd at 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Adult Swim. Created by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, the Emmy Award-winning Robot Chicken uses stop-motion animation to bring pop-culture parodies to life in a modern take on the variety/sketch show format.



SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

ADULT SWIM: Superjail!
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Room 1A06
Talent: Christy Karacas (creator and executive producer) , Stephen Warbrick (creator and executive producer), Jackson Publick, Janine DiTullio

Join creators and executive producers Christy Karacas and Stephen Warbrick with Jackson Publick and Janine DiTullio
as they discuss their Adult Swim series Superjail! and preview never-before-seen footage! Fast-paced animation, flying guts, creepy underlings, and plenty of prison fights dominate the Warden’s chaotic prison in Superjail!. The blood flows like wine and the line between criminal and keeper gets blurrier by the minute. Picture a kaleidoscope of entrails meets Jon Waters meets Shawshank damnation plus a sweaty muscle woman minus primetime sensibility. You are hereby guilty of being given what you asked for.


ADULT SWIM: Eagleheart
4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Location: Room 1A06
Talent: Chris Elliot, Jason Woliner, Andrew Weinberg, Michael Koman, Maria Thayer

Join series star Chris Elliott with Jason Woliner, Andrew Weinberg, Michael Koman, Maria Thayer as they discuss the live-action comedy Eagleheart and show exclusive footage from the upcoming new season. Produced by Conan O’Brien’s Conaco Productions and Dakota Pictures, the series premiered in February and recently wrapped production of its second season, which is slated to premiere in the spring of 2012. Every episode of Eagleheart promises violence, suspense, intrigue and copious amounts of needless bloodshed as Marshal Chris Monsanto (Elliott) blindly kicks, punches and shoots his way to what may or may not be a legitimate solution to his case.


ADULT SWIM: The Heart, She Holler
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Location: Room 1A06
Talent: Patton Oswalt, Kristen Schaal, Heather Lawless, Leo Fitzpatrick, Joe Sikora, John Lee (executive producer), Alyson Levy (executive producer)

Adult Swim presents The Heart, She Holler, an original live-action series that explores the dramatic lives of a small community living in a hillbilly town. Moderated by David Cross, series stars Patton Oswalt (United States of Tara), Kristen Schaal (The Flight of the Conchords), Heather Lawless (Be Kind Rewind), Leo Fitzpatrick (El Camino), and Joe Sikora (Shutter Island) join co-executive producers John Lee and Alyson Levy to show never-before-seen footage of this new original live-action series that will premiere on Adult Swim this fall.


ADULT SWIM: Delocated!
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Room 1A06
Talent: Jon Glaser (creator and executive producer), Steve Cirbus, Janeane Garofalo, Jacob Kogan, Yung-I Chang, Ali Farahnakian

Delocated! creator/executive producer and star Jon Glaser is on hand along with Steve Cirbus, Janeane Garofalo, Jacob Kogan, Yung-I Chang and Ali Farahnakian to reveal exclusive footage from the upcoming third season of the show premiering on Adult Swim this fall as well as answer questions about the series. Delocated! is a live-action series about “Jon,” who after testifying against the Russian Mafia has to live undercover through the witness protection program. After existing quietly in an anonymous suburb, “Jon” accepts an offer to participate in a reality show based on his life. In order to protect his identity with television audiences—and more importantly, the Russian mob family the Mirminsky’s—he wears a ski mask and has his voice surgically disguised.


ADULT SWIM: China, IL Exclusive Screening and Q&A
7:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Room 1A06
Talent: Brad Neely (creator) and Daniel Weidenfeld (executive producer)

Adult Swim presents an exclusive screening of a never-before-aired episode of their newest animated comedy China, IL. Frank and Steve Smith are brothers who teach in the history department of a state university in China, IL. They also happen to be legends in their own minds who will often sacrifice facts, lessons and syllabi for the sake of being awesome. Created by Brad Neely and produced by Titmouse, Inc., China, IL is a reverse Animal House where the teachers are crazy and the students just want to learn. Creator Brad Neely and executive producer Daniel Weidenfeld will be on hand for a lively Q&A.


ADULT SWIM: Black Dynamite
8:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Room 1A06
Talent: Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, Kym Whitley, Carl Jones (executive producer), and Scott Sanders (producer)

Black Dynamite is an exciting new animated series coming to Adult Swim in 2012 and is based on 2009’s critically-acclaimed feature film. The series further chronicles the exploits of Black Dynamite and his crew. Cast members Michael Jai White (Black Dynamite), Byron Minns (Bullhorn), Kym Whitley (Honeybee), executive producer Carl Jones, and producer Scott Sanders will host a Q&A and show never-before-seen footage! Room



SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16


CARTOON NETWORK: Adventure Time / Regular Show Panel and Q&A
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: 1A06
Talent: Adventure Time - Pendleton Ward (Creator/ Lumpy Space Princess), Jeremy Shada (Finn) and Tom Kenny (Ice King); Regular Show talent includes creator J.G. Quintel (Creator/ Mordecai), Bill Salyers (Rigby) and Sam Marin (Pops, Benson, Muscle Man).

Cartoon Network is dominating Monday nights with the FUNNIEST night on television, and we’re bringing the inside scoop to Comic Con! Join creators and talent from Adventure Time and Regular Show as they talk about how these two comedy hits came to life, screen upcoming episodes, share what’s in store for your favorite characters this season, answer questions and more!

The panel features Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward (Lumpy Space Princess), Jeremy Shada (Finn) and Tom Kenny (Ice King); Regular Show talent includes creator J.G. Quintel (Mordecai), Bill Salyers (Rigby) and Sam Marin (Pops, Benson, Muscle Man).

Adventure Time introduces viewers to unlikely heroes Finn and Jake, buddies who traverse the mystical Land of Ooo and encounter its colorful inhabitants. The best of friends, our heroes always find themselves in the middle of heart-pounding escapades. Regular Show features Mordecai, a six-foot-tall blue jay, and Rigby, a hyperactive raccoon, great friends and groundskeepers at a park whose attempts to escape their everyday boredom take them to fantastical extremes.


CARTOON NETWORK: Ben 10 / Generator Rex: Heroes United Screening and Q&A
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Location: 1A22

Cartoon Network’s top animated action heroes - Ben 10 and Generator Rex - team up for an exciting panel at New York Comic Con...and for an out-of-this-world adventure! In the middle of a battle, Ben Tennyson is drawn into a vortex and lands in an alternate world infected by nanites! Ben must team up with Rex to defeat a common enemy who covets the Omnitrix and Omega Nanite! In the midst of battle, Ben Tennyson is drawn into a vortex and lands in an alternate world infected by nanites...the world of Generator Rex! Ben and Rex will face off before realizing they must unite to battle a common enemy who threatens both of their worlds!


CARTOON NETWORK: Level Up World Premiere Screening
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: 1A22

It’s time to “Level Up” your Comic Con experience with the WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING of Cartoon Network’s funniest original movie for the video game age! Level Up introduces three high school gamers who unwittingly open a portal from an online game, allowing the in-game creatures and mayhem to escape into the real world! The trio must put aside their differences and join forces to play the game for real in order to save their neighborhood (and the world!) from ultimate evil! Be among the first to see Level Up before it premieres on Cartoon Network in November, with an explosive TV series to follow in 2012.



ADULT SWIM AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS

Friday, October 14

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Venture Bros Signing
Location: Room 1E07
Talent: Jackson Publick, Doc Hammer

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Robot Chicken Signing
Location: Room 1E07
Talent: Seth Green (co-creator), Matt Senreich (co-creator),
Zeb Wells (writer) and Doug Goldstein (head writer and co-producer)
Saturday, October 15

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Black Dynamite Signing
Location: Room 1E07
Talent: Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, Kym Whitley,
Carl Jones (executive producer), and Scott Sanders (producer)