MOVIES/TV
WRESTLING
MUSIC
This is an eclectic list of music as I have eclectic taste and enjoyed all of these songs and music videos. In some cases I enjoyed the visuals more than the song, but if the song wasn’t at least enjoyable the visual would be lacking.
VIDEO GAMES
This is an incredible curation here. Patton and Jordan selected quite well. -P-CS
Ten of the Greatest Marvel Comics of All Time, Curated In One Collectible Hardcover Collection On Sale This Winter from The Folio Society
(November 25, 2024) For 85 years, Marvel has built an unparalleled library of characters and stories that have shaped pop culture. What makes a Marvel story unforgettable? Is it the classic characters, the dynamic dialogue, or the action and adventure? Is it a perfect panel, a stunning splash page, or a shocking page turn reveal? It is all of these things―and more.
Now The Folio Society, the independent publisher of beautifully illustrated hardback books, is paying tribute to Marvel’s epic storytelling tradition with Marvel Unforgettable Stories, a handsome, collectible 280-page hardcover that collects ten seminal Marvel stories selected by acclaimed writer and actor Patton Oswalt and acclaimed writer Jordan Blum. The story selections by Oswalt and Blum range from the classic ― including The Amazing Spider-Man #33 from the heart of the Silver Age ― to the contemporary ― including Hawkeye #11. Marvel Unforgettable Stories features an all-new stunning cover and slipcase design by Marvel artist Marcos Martín (Daredevil), an introduction by Patton Oswalt, and 280 pages of super hero adventures featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Daredevil and Captain America.
“Unlike so many ‘best-of’ collections, here Patton and Jordan have carefully provided a favourite selection of the comics that have defined their love of Marvel,” said James Rose, Head of Editorial at the Folio Society. “It’s a personal journey through some of Marvel’s most unforgettable stories. Housed in a hardback volume featuring artwork by Marvel artist Marcos Martín, the selection also includes one or two surprises.”
“Jordan Blum and I—both lifelong comics readers and ‘make mine Marvel’ fanatics—had a hard time picking only ten stories for this collection,” writes Patton Oswalt in the book’s introduction. “I can hear the bleats and rumblings of, ‘But you didn’t include . . .’ and ‘How could you forget . . .’ Lemme save your vocal cords the stress—you’re right. Any objections you have to any stories being passed over? You’re right. There’s simply too many to print under one cover. Hey, maybe buy this edition, and get all of your friends to buy one, and they’ll let us pick ten more! Capitalism!”
Marvel Unforgettable Stories includes:
Writer: Stan Lee
Artist Steve Ditko
Letterer Artie Simek
Editor: Stan Lee
Writer, Penciller: Frank Miller
Inker: Terry Austin
Colorist: Lynn Varley
Letterer: Joe Rosen
Editor: Denny O’Neil
Writer, Penciller: Chris Claremont and Barry Windsor-Smith
Penciller/ Inker/ Colorist: Barry Windsor-Smith
Letterer: Tom Orzechowski
Editor: Ann Nocenti
Writer: Mark Gruenwald
Penciler: Kieron Dwyer
Inker: Danny Bulanadi
Colorist: Steve Buccellato
Letterer: Jack Morelli
Editor: Ralph Macchio
Writer: Peter David
Penciler: Joe Quesada
Inker: Al Milgrom
Colorist: Marie Javins
Letterers: Richard Starkings, Steve Dutro
Editor: Kelly Corvese
Writers: Kurt Busiek and G.L. Lawrence
Penciler: Pat Olliffe
Inker: Al Williamson
Colorist: Steve Mattsson
Letterer: Richard Starkings, Comicraft
Editor: Tom Brevoort
Writer: Greg Rucka
Penciler: Eduardo Risso
Inker: Eduardo Risso
Colorist: Steve Buccellato
Letterer: Richard Starkings, Wes Abbott
Editor: Axel Alonso
Writer: Brian K. Vaughan
Penciler: Adrian Alphona
Inker: David Newbold
Colorist: Brian Reber
Letterer: Paul Tutrone
Editors: C.B. Cebulski, Stephanie Moore
Writer: Jonathan Hickman
Penciler: Steve Epting
Inkers: Rick Magyar, Mike Perkins, Steve Epting
Colorist: Paul Mounts
Letterer: Rus Wooton
Editor: Tom Brevoort
Writer: Matt Fraction
Artist David Aja
Colorist Matt Hollingsworth
Letterer Chris Eliopoulos
Marvel Unforgettable Stories is the latest collaboration between the Folio Society and Marvel, joining Marvel: The Golden Age 1939-1949, Marvel: The Silver Age 1960–1970, Marvel: The Bronze Age 1970-1980, The Avengers, Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, Captain America, Doctor Strange, Hulk, and Spider-Man.
The Folio Society will publish Marvel Unforgettable Stories on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. 100 signed copies will be available on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The book will be available for £65 / US $100 exclusively from https://www.foliosociety.com/usa/fiction/comics-graphic-novels.”
Severin Films today announced details of their upcoming Black Friday Sale, led by the North American UHD Premieres of the now-restored DELICATESSEN directed by Marc Caro & Jean-Pierre Jeunet (THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN, AMÉLIE) in a 3-disc collection with 6 hours of Special Features, and Brandon Cronenberg’s acclaimed feature debut ANTIVIRAL in a 3-disc collection that includes the Cannes Film Festival Cut. The weekend webstore event also features the North American Blu-ray premiere of Lamberto Bava’s long-unseen THE MASK OF SATAN; a pair of Worldwide UHD Premieres from director Bruno Mattei and screenwriters Claudio Fragasso & Rossella Drudi with RATS: NIGHT OF TERROR and HELL OF THE LIVING DEAD, both with Bonus Soundtrack CDs and all-new novelizations; the Worldwide UHD Premieres of the landmark cannibal shockers EATEN ALIVE directed by Umberto Lenzi and SLAVE OF THE CANNIBAL GOD directed by Sergio Martino; the North American UHD Premiere of Ruggero Deodato’s grisly LAST CANNIBAL WORLD; the Worldwide UHD Premiere of Aldo Lado’s controversial NIGHT TRAIN MURDERS with 5 hours of Special Features and Bonus Ennio Morricone Soundtrack CD; and the Worldwide Disc Premiere of Jess Franco’s sexy Altman-esque mosaic THONG GIRLS.
The Severin Webstore will also be offering exclusive Bundles, all-new Severin merch, a Saturday-only box set sale, and 50% off most Severin/Intervision library titles. The sale will take place from 12:01am EST on 11/29 to 11:59pm PST on 12/2 at www.SeverinFilms.com.
Special Black Friday Webstore-only exclusives include:
Here are some of the AMAZING exclusive slip cases, cover art and flipside cover art of the new releases during the sale:
| “The Seasons is a comic that will make you remember why you fell in love with comics in the first place.” —Robert Kirkman, Invincible, The Walking Dead “The Seasons has Paul Azaceta leveling up his game in every way, with Rick Remender’s taut and intense script giving him the space to flex. Get on board now!” —Daniel Warren Johnson, Transformers, Do a Powerbomb “A supremely confident introduction to a world of wonder, whimsy and absolute horror. Exquisite, charming, essential.” —Kieron Gillen, We Called Them Giants, The Wicked + The Divine “Equal parts amusing and bone-chilling. It’s also a really beautiful looking book, with Azaceta commanding two very different moods across the issue. ” —GamesRadar |
| PORTLAND, Ore. 11/21/2024 — Excitement for the upcoming The Seasons launch from The New York Times bestselling writer Rick Remender (The Sacrificers, Grommets, Deadly Class) and artist Paul Azaceta (Outcast by Kirkman and Azaceta) is ramping up and Giant Generator treated fans last weekend with the surprise drop of an eerie teaser trailer that alludes to an ancient evil at play. This all-new, ongoing series was first announced in an exclusive scoop with Fangoria with a few more pages exclusively revealed at Dread Central yesterday to further whet fans’ appetite for the chilling new series. Summer, Winter, Spring and Autumn are the Seasons Sisters, the daughters of the world-renowned Seasons Detectives. Ten years ago, their famous parents disappeared. Left to raise themselves, the sisters formed an unbreakable bond. Now that bond is tested as the sisters fall prey to sinister forces. The youngest sister, Spring, is the last hope of saving them from a fate worse than death. Will Spring be able to piece her shattered family back together before it’s too late for them all? Kicking off with a double-length premiere issue, Remender and Azaceta weave an elevated tale of whimsical horror unlike anything ever experienced in comics. The Seasons promises to be the perfect new read for fans of Brubaker & Martín’s Friday, Young & Corona’s Middlewest, Tynion IV & Dell’Edera’s Something Is Killing the Children, and boundary-breaking horror in all forms. The Seasons #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, January 15. It will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.  ABOUT RICK REMENDERRick Remender is the writer and co-creator of comics such as The Sacrificers, Low, Deadly Class, Tokyo Ghost, The Scumbag, Death or Glory, and Black Science. He’s written video games such as Dead Space and served as a showrunner on the Russo’s Brothers adaptation of Deadly Class. He’s currently developing several as-of-yet unannounced TV projects while he curates his publishing line, Giant Generator, at Image Comics.  ABOUT PAUL AZACETAPaul Azaceta is a New Jersey-based artist with a simple but bold style. His past work includes Daredevil, Spider-Man, Punisher Noir, and B.P.R.D. 1946. He also co-created Graveyard of Empires for Image Comics with Mark Sable and Outcast by Kirkman & Azaceta with Robert Kirkman. |
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November 21st 2024 – The time has finally come to put all your skills as a paranormal detective to the test. Enigma of Fear, a pixel art/3D investigation and suspense game, launches next week (November 28). Created by Brazilian content creator Cellbit (with over 10 million followers), the game has already surpassed 224,000 wishlists on Steam and stood out as the most downloaded demo during the Steam Scream Fest.
Developed by Dumativa and published globally by Nuuvem, Enigma of Fear is the result of a successful crowdfunding campaign that raised over $832,000.
Become a true supernatural detective
In Enigma of Fear, fully voiced in Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, and English, players step into the role of Mia – a young paranormal detective seeking clues to unravel the mysterious disappearance of her father, Mr. Veríssimo, one of the world’s most skilled agents and leader of Ordo Realitas, an organization of paranormal detectives.
Joined by her companion, the little dog Lupi, and other friends, Mia embarks on an immersive and intriguing adventure to solve enigmas and face challenging situations.
Explore a highly detailed, non-linear map divided into five distinct regions. Use an immersive Inspection and Investigation system that lets you feel like a real detective, analyzing clues to uncover the story’s secrets. Defeat unique, brutal bosses: terrifying paranormal creatures will lurk and attack at Mia’s slightest misstep.
Immersive visuals and dynamic soundtrack: the game features a unique, eye-catching art direction that combines the charm of Pixel Art with the immersion of 3D environments with dynamic lighting. The soundtrack also accompanies every moment, adapting to each new situation.
Enigma of Fear on Steam:
Stay up-to-date with all things Enigma of Fear on social media: X, YouTube, Twitch and Discord. Don’t forget to add the game to your Steam wishlist.
21 NOVEMBER 2024 – Spanish studio Valhalla Cats has announced that its next game, Stars in the Trash will be released on December 9th. Published by Valhalla Cats and IndieArk, it will be available on Steam for $11.99 (regional prices will vary) with a 10% launch discount. A Nintendo Switch version is in development and coming at a later date (TBD).
Check out the Release Date Announcement Trailer:
With an approximate duration of ~2.5 hours, it is a love letter to our childhood cartoons. Here are some testimonials from people who have played it:
“A love letter to classic animated movies.” – PC Gamer
”It feels a lot like playing a Disney movie.” – Ladies Gamers
“It looks really fantastic. This is just the sweetest thing ever.” – Jackson Galaxy
“Reminds me of Tom and Jerry and Aristocats, childhood wholesome happiness!”
“This is an insane but awesome way to make a game. Not many will attempt it!”
“The animation gives off Lady and the Tramp vibes!”
TIP: Enhance the experience with a hot beverage and a cat on your lap!
Your Cat in the game?
Stars in the Trash wants to pay tribute to the pets that have crossed the rainbow bridge. Players who would like to have their pet appear in the game to be remembered forever can reply to this tweet with a pic of their dear pet.
About the game
Stars in the Trash brings the magic of animated movie classics into a narrative-driven platformer that combines action, exploration and puzzles.
Tired of feeling trapped at home, Moka, a spoiled cat decides to run away and seek adventure. Explore, make friends, fight, and escape from the kennelman.
Key features
All aboard the Reuss Express for a murder mystery!
London, UK – November 21st 2024. Today, developer Robust Games and publisher Chucklefish release their point-and-click comedy adventure Loco Motive on PC and Nintendo Switch! 
Early birds will also be able to pick up the game for 10% off across all platforms until November 27th.
An eccentric heiress has been murdered aboard the Reuss Express, and you’re the main suspects! Cut down in her prime at the tender age of 89 years old, Lady Unterwald of the Wald-Bahn Rail Company leaves behind a legacy, an empire and a whole lot of questions…
Loco Motive tasks players with proving their innocence after the untimely murder of Lady Unterwald aboard her very own Reuss Express. Using the distinctive talents of a strait-laced lawyer, a novelist-turned-amateur-detective, and an undercover agent as they attempt to absolve themselves.
Along the way, players will encounter a fully voiced cast of eccentric and memorable characters, solve satisfyingly challenging puzzles, and piece together clues to prove their innocence. Enact justice and uncover the culprit!
What’s more, when players get stuck, they can always give the Dirk Chiselton Hotline a call 
Loco Motive features its own in-game tips hotline, gently guiding players towards solutions without any unwanted spoilers. Ring-a-ding-ding!
“We’re thrilled to get Loco Motive into the hands of players!” said Adam Riches, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Robust Games. “From the humble origins of a simple game jam to a fully fledged adventure in its own right, the last few years have been a whirlwind”
“My brother and I always wanted to create something together, and we’re very grateful to have had that opportunity” said Joseph Riches, Technical Director and Co-Founder of Robust Games. “There was an unrelenting drive to make Loco Motive happen, and it’s our hope that players will see our passion and love for the genre reflected in this game.”
Loco Motive Features:
Loco Motive is available in English and German on PC and Nintendo Switch for £14.99/ $17.99/ €17.99.
Follow Loco Motive over on Twitter. Want to follow Chucklefish too? You’ll find them on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Phew!
Abrams ComicArts Celebrates 25 Years of the Emmy Award-Winning Series Futurama with The Art of Futurama by Simpsons Creator Matt Groening
Featuring Never-Before-Seen Concept Art, Sketches, Developmental Work, Episode Guide, and an All-New Preface by Matt Groening, an Introduction by Showrunner David X. Cohen, and a Forward by Producer Claudia Katz
November 6, 2024 – 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Simpsons creator Matt Groening’s Emmy Award–winning television series, Futurama. Now, Abrams ComicArts, a division of ABRAMS, will publish The Art of Futurama, the first-ever art book to delve into the development and history of the series. This deluxe, 176-page hardcover art book features commentary from Groening, showrunner David X. Cohen, and producer Claudia Katz, as well as from the show’s writers, animators, and voice actors.
Beginning in 1999, Futurama ran for four seasons on Fox, where it earned a devoted and passionate fanbase. In 2009, Futurama returned for three more seasons before it was canceled in 2013. Hulu revived the series again in 2022 for its eight season, and additional seasons have been greenlit. The show has won six Emmys and nine Annie awards and inspired numerous comic books and games. TV Guide named Futurama one of the Greatest TV Cartoons of All Time.
This first and only Futurama art book examines the first seven seasons of the series, which first aired on Fox beginning in 1999. Readers of The Art of Futurama can dive into the development and visual history of all 150 episodes, including brand-new content, never-before-seen concept art, sketches, developmental work, and a complete episode guide.
“When the show premiered on March 28, 1999, it was heralded as one of the best-looking shows on television,” writes Claudia Katz in her forward. “This book is a tribute to all the talented artists who helped mold, build, and shape the beautiful, stunning, epic and (twenty-five years later) ever-expanding Futurama Universe.”
The series follows Philip J. Fry (voiced by Billy West), a slacker who was cryogenically frozen for 1,000 years. He wakes in 30th century New York and begins working as an interplanetary delivery man alongside his boss, the mad scientist Professor Farnsworth(John DiMaggio), his one-eyed girlfriend Turanga Leela (Katy Sagal), and his robot best friend Bender (DiMaggio).
“Abrams has a long history with Matt Groening and books on The Simpsons,” said Abrams ComicArts Editor-in-Chief Charles Kochman. “We are honored to expand our publishing to include The Art of Futurama, working closely with Matt and his team on this comprehensive and definitive visual history, one that is a must-have for any animation, television, or sci-fi fan.”
The Art of Futurama by Matt Groening will be available in bookstores on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, and in comic book shops on November 13, 2024.
About the Book
THE ART OF FUTURAMA
A VISUAL HISTORY OF MATT GROENING’S CULT CLASSIC ANIMATED SERIES
By Matt Groening
Introduction by David X. Cohen
Foreword by Claudia Katz
Abrams ComicArts | November 12, 2024
U.S. $35.00 | CAN $44.00 | U.K. £25.00
Hardcover with acetate jacket | 176 pages w/ 3 gatefolds
11-3⁄8″ x 9-3⁄8″ | Full-color illustrations throughout
ISBN: 978-1-4197-7350-1
This year we will be attending New York Comic Con again. We last attended in 2022 after a long time away from the show. In 2023 we made our own NYCC outside the convention center via some exciting activation events and sponsored parties from Audible, Scholastic, Pac-Man and Squanch Games. The 2022 show caught our attention via activation announcements on the show floor for Disney Parks, the TITANS TV show, Amazon Prime and more, the same happened this year. When major experiences from HBO and Paramount were presented we leaped to grab whatever tickets were still available. We weren’t concerned about panels or guests, as for us its the amusement park like show floor that comes first, but one with things that interest us and that we have some knowledge of going in.
The Spongebob Squarepants experience as well as the DEXTER Kill Room are both high on things to see at the NYCC but equally the just announced experience for HBO’s Creature Commandos as well as the the photo-op for The Franchise. Marvel’s booth will have excellent costumes on display from Daredevil: Born Again as well which should be very cool to see in person. The Tokyo Games Show had amazing experience and photo-op for Little Nightmares III from Bandai Namco and hopefully it’ll be at least half as amazing as that, the Javits has the space.
That isn’t to say panels don’t interest. The return of Phineas and Ferb, panels on video games such as Funko Fusion and Life is Strange: Double Exposure, an appearance and panel from Alex Hirsch on The Book of Bill. That’s just a small sampling and just from Thursday and Friday.
On top of panels and activations though of course are the opportunity to meet and greet some of your favorite writers and artists. For me personally it’ll be getting to say hello to old friends like Rick Parker, Dean Haspiel and many more.
The book booths are also super important since the end of Book Expo America and Book Con as well as changes to the US Book Show, there are very few opportunities in person to learn of books in NYC direct from publishers.
The main things to remember about NYCC is there are many things to love. Many of these things will have signings and panels that overlap. You won’t be able to enjoy everything, so relax, be calm, chillax effectively. Keep your hygiene up, both your body and your attitude. There will be tons of clashing attitudes, people will block aisles to do cosplay photos, they aren’t trying to be jerks. Everyone has a different convention but the main thing you can do is enjoy what you can and not be upset by what you can’t. There is enough convention for everyone and everything. You should walk in and walk out happy to have been around films, TV, comics, video games, art and more and have something new and experiences to remember.
Frank Miller Presents and Abrams ComicArts To Publish RONIN RISING, The Long-Awaited Sequel to the Award-Winning Classic RONIN by Frank Miller. Available As Both A Hardcover Collector’s Edition and a Manga Edition This October
(October 7, 2024) A cursed Ronin. Psychological manipulation by a sentient AI. A security commander turned savior. And a postapocalyptic biotech war in the demon-teeming pits of a twenty-first century New York. This is the world of Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising, the highly anticipated sequel to the influential cyberpunk comics classic by the legendary Eisner Hall of Fame cartoonist. On October 8th, 2024, Frank Miller Presents and Abrams ComicArts will publish Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising in two stunning editions: a hardcover Collector’s Edition and a paperback manga edition from Kana, Abrams ComicArts’s new manga imprint.
Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising is written by Frank Miller who provides both the cover and two chapters of interior art. He is joined by artists Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques who provide pencils and inks for chapters 1, 2, 3, and 5. The book includes Miller’s layouts, concept designs by Tan, six full-page wraparound variant covers, and a foreword by DC Comics Publisher Jim Lee.
In his foreword Lee writes, “Four decades ago, a work emerged that would redefine the boundaries of the comic book medium. Frank Miller’s Ronin burst forth from the pages of DC Comics, a visionary masterpiece that dared to challenge convention and ignite the imaginations of readers worldwide. Ronin stands as a testament to the boundless creativity and unbridled ambition of its creator… As we celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Ronin, let us not only pay tribute to its singular brilliance but also reaffirm our commitment to the limitless potential of the comic book medium. At the time, although Miller was at the peak of his creative and commercial powers (and soon to climb even higher with his seminal work to come in Batman), he fearlessly took the opportunity—with great risk—to do something completely unexpected and original. So let us raise our voices in celebration of Frank Miller’s Ronin, a true masterpiece of the graphic storytelling tradition. May its legacy endure for another four decades and beyond, inspiring countless generations to dare, to dream, and to embark on their own epic quests for truth and redemption.”
Ronin has inspired a generation of writers, artists, and fans alike and is cited as an inspiration for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Samurai Jack. Now Miller, Tan, and Henriques have created a worthy sequel, continuing the story for a new generation. Abrams ComicArts will publish Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising in bookstores on October 8, 2024 and in comic shops on October 9, 2024.
