Author Archive for Wilt Manglicmot
Wilt also known as Mango Monkey Boy is a giant geek with an immense love for art, drawing, toys, cartoons and comics.
Mutation In Progress: The Return Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
This past Friday at Comic Con International I had the pleasure of attending Nickelodeon’s sneak peak at their 2012 relaunch of one of the most iconic brands in all of comic history: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! The event was held at Bar Basic, which is known for it’s specialty pizzas like the delicious mashed [...]
Review: Battle Chasers Anthology
13 years ago this month Joe Madureira, hot off the heels of his run on Uncanny X-men, launched a tale of swords, sorcery, monsters, and one large chested red-haired thief.
“Battle Chasers” was a book that blew the door off it’s hinges with a solid story and Joe Madureira’s dynamic Japanese influenced art stylings when it debuted and now nearly 10 years after it’s last published issue Image Comics releases this amazing series in a collected anthology. Let’s take a trip back in time after the jump.
Advanced Review: The Li’l Depressed Boy #3
This week the third issue of Image Comics “Lil Depressed Boy” hits shelves. Let’s Discuss after the jump.
Nonplayer #1 Review
What happens when life unexpectedly creeps into the video game you’re playing? Let’s discuss after the jump.
Japan’s Mightest Heroes (Tweet) To The Rescue
A very inspiring story has been developing in the wake of the tragic earthquake/tsunami that hit Japan a little over a week ago. A twitter account (@tokusatsuhero) was created after the tsunami by Teruaki Ogawa who played The Red Ninja Ranger in Super Sentai Kakuranger. Read on after the jump.
Review: Sucker Punch
The weekend saw the release of Zack Snyder’s “Sucker Punch.” How was Snyder’s first forray into writing/directing an original screenplay? Let’s discuss after the jump.
Darren Aronofsky leaves “The Wolverine”
Director Darren Aronofsky has officially left “The Wolverine” movie. More after the jump.
Preview: Skullkickers vol.1
What do you get when you mix a world like that of “Dungeons and Dragons” with the brutality of “Conan the Barbarian” with a healthy helping of laughs from a good comedy duo? You get the brilliantly crafted “Skillkickers” written by Jim Zub with pencils by Edwin Huang. LOVED A DYNAMIC DUO – Skillkickers’ main [...]
Advanced Review: Herculian #1
Herculian #1 is a 48-page collection of Erik Larsen’s Popgun strips and his 24-Hour Comic story “Guy-Talk.” Review after the jump.
Review: Who is Jake Ellis #2
Just who exactly is Jake Ellis? The buzz behind this series has been pretty big especially with the sell out of issue #1. Does the series live up to the hype? Review after the jump.
Thundercats HOOOOOO!
The new Thundercats trailer premiered tonight at the end of The Hall of Game Awards on Cartoon Network. Take a look! 2011 Thundercats
Advance Review: Skullkickers #6
For those unfamiliar with Skullkickers it tells the tale of 2 mercenaries in a fantasy setting pretty much having a grand old time killing things. Further review after the jump.
X-Men Anime Trailer Leaked To The Web
A teaser for the X-Men Anime series being produced by Japanese Animation Studio Madhouse has hit the internet. Images and Teaser after the jump.
Review: Spawn #202
Spawn 202 delves deeper into the new mythos of current Hellspawn host Jim Downing and what he may or may not be and what he is capable of. Review after the jump.
Fall Out Toy Works Vol. 1 Tiffany Blues Review
Fall Out Boy Presents: Fall Out Toy Works vol. 1 Tiffany Blues is as the name suggests is a story based on songs by the band Fall Out Boy, more specifically Pete Wentz.
Spidey joins the FF
Just announced on Marvel’s Twitter feed, Spider-Man is the new member of the FF. More after the jump.
Quick Look at Spider vs Spider action
Today from Marvel’s Twitter a link was provided with some great art from Humberto Ramos. Full Image after the jump.
Review of X-Men #7
X-Men #7 rings a new chapter in X-Men history. After leaving New York, relocating to San Francisco, having their new diggs destroyed, raising Asteroid M creating a mutant Utopia, taking in the Atlanteans, fighting mutant zombies, and repelling back the son of Dracula’s forces it’s time to get back to what the X-men should be doing: being heroes. Review after the jump.
Review Spawn 201
Spawn #201 ushers a new team onto this Image Comics mainstay. This issue moves Spawn into a new direction with an all new host coming to terms with his powers. Full review after the jump.
MVC 3 Final Boss Will Devour Your World.
Leaked out today with about 16 days left until release is the final boss for Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Video after the jump.
Two New Purple People Eaters added to Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Released today two more characters for Marvel vs Capcom 3. Video after the jump.
Freakshow #1 Advance Review
Freakshow #1 from APE Entertainment tells the tale of a world where their only superhero was killed in toxic blast that has destroyed the city and left it in quarantine. Five individuals left in the quarantined zones are out looking to survive and get revenge for being turned into monsters, one even begins to wonder can they be better than the monsters they have become. More after the jump.
Review of The Green Hornet
Over the weekend the much debated movie adaptation of “The Green Hornet” was released in theaters and has garnered $34 million. Does this mean that the movie was indeed better than the trailers made it out to be?
The Raging Demon and Master of Tasks join the battle
Revealed yesterday the 2 newest members to the MVC 3 lineup are Akuma for Capcom and The Taskmaster for Marvel. More after the jump.
Review: Darkwing Duck #8
Darkwing Duck #8 is the conclusion to the “Crisis on Infinite Darwings” story arc. Thus far Negaduck and Magica de Spell are nearing completion of their plans to destroy Darkwing Duck and all he stands for.
