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Judge Dredd in Call of Duty

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

I haven’t been keeping up with the latest Call of Duty titles, however if anything would get me back into playing them it’s the Judge Dredd skin recently added to the latest title’s multiplayer. I’ve been a huge fan of Dredd since first reading the comic in the pages of 2000 AD, and while I’m not the biggest fan of gimmicky media crossovers, seeing Dredd in the thick of battle in a decent game for once does garner my interest.

The Dredd skin — available in full color and a comic-inspired black-and-white variant – is a limited offer available now through October 14th.

https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2021/09/black-ops-cold-war-warzone-judge-dredd-tracer-pack-bundle

Pvt Murphy limited edition Toy Figure On Kickstarter

Sunday, June 14th, 2020

Mark Baker, celebrated cartoonist and creator of the comic ‘Pvt Murphy’, has started a Kickstarter campaign for a Pvt Murphy collectable figure. Not too much info on this one as it’s currently presented, other than the figure is planned to be 3″ in height, and will hopefully be the first of many figures, depending on the success of this campaign. ‘Pvt Murphy’ is a fantastic comic, and we here at Fanboy wish Mark Baker the best of luck for fulfilling his dream of making Pvt Murphy into a toy.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/murphytoys/pvt-murphy-limited-edition-toy-figure

Humble Comics Bundle: The Walking Dead by Image Comics/Skybound Entertainment

Saturday, May 2nd, 2020

Interested in reading the entire run of The Walking Dead comic series, but don’t want to have to drop major bucks on all the back issues? Then you might want to take a look at the current comics bundle up on Humble Bundle for the entire run of The Walking Dead.

Like all Humble Bundle bundles, the comics are being offered in grouped tiers, with each subsequent tier costing more money but offering you more content. In this case, $18 nets you all 32 volumes / 193 issues of The Walking Dead in three digital formats (CBZ, PDF, and ePub), as well as the AP (Artist Pencil) version of the ‘All Out War’ story arc (issues 115 – 126), and the ‘Here’s Negan!’ prequel story that was originally serialized in IMAGE+ magazine.

Plus, 15% of the proceeds from each bundle sold will be donated to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation, although as with other Humble Bundles, you can customize how much of your purchase goes to each of the beneficiaries, upwards of 100% towards a single beneficiary, if you wish.

There’s about 17 more days to go on this bundle, so plenty of time to score yourself one of the better zombie fiction stories to come out in recent memory.

www.humblebundle.com/books/walking-dead-image-comicsskybound-entertainment-books

LEGO – 1989 Batmobile

Sunday, November 10th, 2019

Pay tribute to the Batman who killed goons on screen years before Batfleck in BvS with this LEGO Batmobile set. Designed specifically for older fans (it’s ages 16+ rated right on the box) this set is modeled after the batmobile from the 1989 Tim Burton Batman film, and consists of just a hair over 3300 pieces. The completed model comes in at over 60cm long, and features a slide-open cockpit with brand-new wraparound windshield element introduced with this set. Two hidden machine guns can pop out by turning the turbine exhaust, and this Batmobile also features decorative grappling hooks on either side.

This set also marks the first appearance of three new exclusive minifigures: Batman (w/ new torso decoration), The Joker (w/ new face and torso decoration), and Vicki Vale (w/ new torso and legs), all modeled after their appearance in the 1989 Batman film, along with a brick-built display stand.

This set will be made available on November 29th, and can be pre-orded direct from LEGO at: www.lego.com/en-us/product/1989-batmobile-76139

Black Powder Red Earth Yemen Trailer

Thursday, August 22nd, 2019

Here’s a trailer for the Black Powder Red Earth Yemen graphic novel series. For those who are unfamiliar with the franchise, here’s the official synopsis for ‘Yemen’:

In the decade following the invasion of Iraq, Private Military Companies become the preferred instrument of foreign policy by Petro-Monarchies in the failed states of the Middle East. Staffed with former SOF combat veterans, Cold Harbor selects, trains and leads armies of local nationals in conventional and unconventional warfare operations. Combat actions conducted by the PMC are not considered acts of war. They are matters of foreign internal defense.

The books sold out on the official site only 5 minutes after this trailer dropped, so you’ll have to get yours through Amazon:

www.amazon.com/Black-Powder-Earth-Yemen-Book/dp/1979235074/

Pennyworth – Official Trailer

Saturday, June 15th, 2019

The upcoming ‘Pennyworth’ is a 10-part series that will be available on the EPIX streaming service. It’s a prequel series in which former SAS soldier Alfred Pennyworth forms a security company and works with Thomas Wayne in 1960s London. It looks pretty stylish, although it almost feels like it could be the same story without the Batman licensing.

In any case, you can catch Pennyworth on EPIX July 28th.

Today is Free Comic Book Day!

Saturday, May 4th, 2019

As is always the case with the first Saturday of May, it’s Free Comic Book Day! Stop on by your local comic shop to pick up some of the 51 free titles being offered.

For full details, check out the Free Comic Book Day website: www.freecomicbookday.com

Hellboy – Red Band Trailer

Saturday, March 2nd, 2019

After a pretty unimpressive first trailer that set a pretty weird tone for the film, Lionsgate released a new red band trailer for the upcoming Hellboy reboot that makes it look quite more appealing; although I didn’t really dig the orchestral cover of ‘Smoke on the Water’. Anyway, David Harbour (of Stranger Things fame) plays the titular Hellboy, and his efforts under the employ of the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense to stop The Blood Queen (Milla Jovovich) from destroying the world.

Hellboy premiers in theaters April 12, 2019.

Humble Comics Bundle – Judge Dredd

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018

Humble Bundle has partnered with IDW and AD 2000, and is offering a Judge Dredd Humble Comics Bundle. With this bundle, you can get up to $224 worth of digital Judge Dredd comics, including great stories such as Mega City Zero, Blessed Earth, and Dredd: Urban Warfare, which takes place in the same continuity as the awesome Dredd movie.

If you’re curious what Humble Bundle is, it’s a service that offers sale bundles, for things like comics, video games, books, etc., that are only available for a limited time, usually a week or so. These bundles typically offer the products at extreme discounts, and in various value tiers, with more products available as more money is offered. In the case of this bundle, $15 nets you everything the bundle offers, although you can give more or less as you wish, and even just a dollar is enough for the first tier. Additionally, the money is split between Humble Bundle, the publishers, and a featured charity or charities. And, the buyer can choose how their contribution is divided, and can even pick from a list of other charities to donate to, instead of the featured charity.

www.humblebundle.com/books/judge-dredd-comics

LEGO Black Powder Red Earth

Thursday, December 14th, 2017

You never see it as an official LEGO set, but YouTube channel Brick Dictator created a stop motion based on the graphic novel series of the same name.

Rogue Trooper Redux Now Available

Thursday, October 19th, 2017

The remastered Rogue Trooper video game is now available for all major consoles, as well as on PC digital distribution channels.

Rogue Trooper, one of 2000 AD’s lesser-known properties opposite the widely-recognized Judge Dredd, stars Rogue, a blue-skinned ‘Genetic Infantry’ super soldier who fights on the poisoned, war-torn world of Nu Earth. Along with him are three of his fellow GIs: Gunnar, Bagman, and Helm – stuck in the form of biochips pulled from their bodies at the time of their death, they occupy Rogue’s rifle, backpack, and helmet, respectively, and provide him with support as Rogue hunts down the Traitor General who’s actions led to the death of most of the Genetic Infantrymen.

roguetrooper.com/en/features

Today Is Free Comic Book Day 2017

Saturday, May 6th, 2017

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Just a reminder that today is Free Comic Book Day! Head on over to your favorite local comic shop and pick up some free comics. Most places have a limit on how many you can have; my local shop said 3, but hey, free is free, right?

Batman Bat-Signal Prop Replica

Sunday, February 26th, 2017

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DC has released a desk-sized bat-signal that actually lights up and comes with 3 indvidual bat logos: Dark Knight Trilogy, modern Batman, and classic Batman. Ideally, it would be used to summon Tiny Batman, however it can also function as a (stylized) desk lamp.

Made of metal, ABS, and polyresin, measures 12.75″ x 9″ x 8″.

www.shopdcentertainment.com/product/batman+bat-signal+prop+batdcprop01.do

3A Toys – Apocalypse War Judge Dredd 1/6 Scale Figurine

Saturday, February 18th, 2017

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In commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of 2000 AD, 3A Toys and 2000 AD have partnered up to produce a Special Edition 1/6 scale Judge Dredd figurine based on the Apocalypse War storyline. As appropriate for his portrayal in the storyline, the Judge Dredd figurine comes complete with a RAD Cloak with Hood, Daystick, Lawgiver Mk1 w/ removable magazine, and Stub Gun.

The figure stands 12.3″ tall, with 29 points of articulation, and features 2 interchangeable faces and 4 sets of hands. Currently available for pre-order with a projected shipping date 4th Quarter 2017.

www.bambalandstore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=dreddapwar

“World of Tanks: Roll Out!” Comic Book Issue #2 Now Available

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

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November 2, 2016 — Wargaming and Dark Horse deliver the highly anticipated second issue of the World of Tanks: Roll Out comic book, available digitally at Dark Horse Digital and in comic book stores in North America, Australia, Western and Eastern Europe today. Exclusively in printed copies of issue #2, is a code for the special Open Fire bundle loaded with in-game items for World of Tanks on console.

The next in the series of storyline inspired hero tanks arrives with the Sherman Firefly Boilermaker. Exploding from the pages of the comic book, Boilermaker is now available to purchase for World of Tanks on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Xbox 360.

The action escalates in the next installment of Wargaming’s intense tank combat saga. Garth Ennis (Preacher, War Stories) and illustrator Carlos Ezquerra (Judge Dredd, War Stories Vol. 2) once again take readers back to the battlefield as the British tank crew makes an alarming discovery that could turn the tables on the German Panthers that hunt them. Meanwhile, the German Panther division suffers heavy losses and must reunite with their battalion, only to face a new challenge.

Available in the Premium Shop are a series of bundles featuring the comic book’s iconic Sherman Firefly, Boilermaker. Packing a mighty 17 PDR gun, Boilermaker comes with an authentic WWII camo and unique decals that act as spaced armor. Rounding out this impressive package is the inclusion of tank Commander James White who possesses the Last Stand skill. As an added bonus and available only to those who purchase the comic physically, is a code for the Open Fire bundle bringing a platform specific T1 tank and a full load of in-game content like garage slots, fully trained crews and more!

World of Tanks (PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC and Mobile) is the first free-to-play massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored warfare. With hundreds of vehicles from a variety of countries at your disposal, the path to victory is achieved through team work, strategy and expert combat skill.

www.wargaming.com

If I Were Batman, This Is How I Would Roll

Tuesday, October 18th, 2016

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders Trailer

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016

A 60’s Batman animation, complete with Adam West and Burt Ward reprising their roles as Batman and Robin, respectively. Genius!

Black Panther Warrior Pack

Friday, June 10th, 2016

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As part of the massive line of ‘Civil War’ toys and memorabilia, Hasbro released the Black Panther Warrior Pack, a costume set which consists of a Black Panther mask and gloves. We’ve played with them a bit, and although the set make you look pretty darn cool (as one of the Three Amigos as pictured below will show you), it doesn’t allow you to effortless fight with sweet acrobatic moves, nor do the gloves make large gashes in nigh-indestructible metals.

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You can pick it up from several retailers and online stores, including Toys-R-Us.

www.toysrus.com/buy/superheroes-heroines/marvel-avengers-civil-war-captain-america-warrior-pack-black-panther-b7071-83099966

Frazetta and RMJ Tactical – Death Dealer Battle Axe

Sunday, June 5th, 2016

Artist Frank Frazetta created an iconic image in “Death Dealer” a mounted, axe wielding berserker, set on destruction. So iconic that the US Army’s III Corps adopted the image as its mascot back in the 80s. RMJ Tactical is now poised to release a life size version of Death Dealer’s famous axe.

Coming soon!

Black Powder \\ Red Earth Goes Airborne Ranger

Tuesday, May 17th, 2016

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BPRE Head Honcho Jon Chang sent along this gif, a tribute to the classic 1987 game Airborne Ranger, developed by MicroProse for the PC and Commodore 64.

If you’re interested in picking up the BPRE graphic novels and related apparel, you can pick it up at www.blackpowderredearth.com.

Black Powder \\ Red Earth Season 2 Complete Now Available

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

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Just like the title says, the Amazon Best Seller ‘Black Powder \\ Red Earth’ Season 2 is now available in its complete edition. The Complete edition features over 250 pages of content in one continuous volume.

blackpowderredearth.com/graphic_novels

The Walking Dead: The Alien

Friday, April 22nd, 2016

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Panel Syndicate is offering an exclusive digital ‘The Walking Dead’ comic through a pay-what-you-want model. You can get a copy at the link below:

panelsyndicate.com

Black Powder Red Earth – Limited Number Of Signed BPRE Sets

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015

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Echelon is offering a limited number of signed BPRE sets for $84 shipped in the US (overseas shipping is an option, but it’ll also be rough on the books). Josh Taylor, the series illustrator, signed 10 complete sets of the BPRE books (volumes 1-7). Each order ships with a free sticker set and another random goodie from the “sold out” bin, which is the the out of print BPRE patch stash that Echelon still maintains. With book 8 due in a few weeks, this collection makes for a timely gift.

If you’re interested, send an email to [email protected] to purchase and they’ll send you a PP invoice and ship USPS priority.

blackpowderredearth.com

The Sheriff Of Babylon

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015

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It’s Wednesday, so that means new comics, and that includes this new series ‘The Sheriff of Babylon’. It’s co-created by Mitch Gerads, co-creator of The ACTIVITY, a comic which details the actions of the Intelligence Support Activity. It’s a pretty good read, so pick up an issue if you can.

SDCC 2015 – Dark Horse Comics – Black Ops III Comic

Monday, July 13th, 2015

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Dark Horse is doing a Black Ops III prequel comic.

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They were giving away a free preview at the show. It’s pretty interesting: the special operatives talk in a weird future slang, and new yen is a currency (Shadowrun, much?). I’m curious to see how the full comic pans out when it gets released later this year.

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