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Sunday, May 17, 2015

Comic Books Take Over The World.

Nubia 11:46:00 PM

SooOooOooOooOOoooOOo...

My brother sent me this photo the other day and I can't stop staring at it like WHAT. Are y'all ready for this madness?

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From Ant-Man coming up soon to Suicide Squad, Fantastic 4, Batman, Superman, The Flash and more it's like woah!

Marvel and DC comics are taking over. What are we going to do? WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO???!!!

Welp, time to pull out my calendar for the next 5 years... toodles bitches!

Xx Nubia

Monday, April 13, 2015

trailers

New Marvel's Ant-Man - Trailer 1

Nubia 8:19:00 AM

Yay Monday Means New Trailer...Today At Least!

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Marvel has just dropped it's first full length Ant-Man movie trailer starring Paul Rudd as Scott Lang. The trailer looks pretty promising for the comic book movie.

It's cool to see Paul Rudd in this kind of role as apposed to so much comedy. You get to see him shrink to ant size and have a short and sweet conversation with an Ant. The trailer includes a quick backstory, some humor, a face off, he even gets punch by a chick! Ch-ch-ch- Check it out.

The Ant-Man film is set to be in theaters July 17th.

What do you guys think so far?

Xx Nubia

Thursday, March 26, 2015

zombies

Throwback - New York Comic Con Past.

Nubia Mejia 11:38:00 AM

Who's excited for Comic Con?

Due to some inconveniences, I won't be able to attend San Diego Comic Con (damn you!) But my heart belong to New York anyways and I can't wait for Press Registration to open up for New York Comic Con. My friends over at Reed Pop are killing the game. October is going to be a GREAT month!

Being that it's Throwback Thursday and all, I thought I'd provide you with some cool images I took at New York Comic Con probably about 4 years ago (2011 I believe). Enjoy!

Click below to see more photos!

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

villians

DC Comics Pulls "Batgirl" Joker Variant Cover At Artist's Request.

Nubia Mejia 12:13:00 PM

Oh The Controversy...

Did you guys see the variant cover for "Batgirl" #41? Well guess what?! It will not be published by DC Comics I learned yesterday. What I found even more crazy but I guess a bit understandable was that the request to pull it was from the cover's artist, Rafael Albuquerque.

"My intention was never to hurt or upset anyone through my art," Albuquerque, the acclaimed artist of "American Vampire," said in a statement. "For that reason, I have recommended to DC that the variant cover be pulled."

DUDE WHY?

I don't think the cover should have been pulled AT ALL. We can agree to disagree on this. Here are a few general reasons why.

1) Rafael Albuquerque is an artist! He's an expressive person and should conserve the right to be creative as he wishes. He's talented and that's why he got hired to begin with.

2) They're fictional characters!!! The Joker is an evil one at that! How about way worse things that go on in books, TV, movies and all sorts of places that are way more violent towards women than this?

3) I actually think it fits really well with the story line from the 1988 story "Batman: The Killing Joke". I think he did a good job paying homage.

4) This can start an ugly trend in the Comic Book industry. Will people start a social media campaign every time a cover slightly offends them? Will more covers/variants get pulled? I feel like this open up a can of worms.

The variant was inspired from Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's popular 1988 story "Batman: The Killing Joke," in which Barbara Gordon/Batgirl was shot and paralyzed by the Joker. It was always insinuated that the character was also sexually assaulted... but never confirmed.

The hashtag #changethecover was very active on Twitter and Tumblr asking DC to not release the variant. Then threats and all sorts of craziness started floating around the internet of course.

Rafael Albuquerque:

My Batgirl variant cover artwork was designed to pay homage to a comic that I really admire, and I know is a favorite of many readers. 'The Killing Joke' is part of Batgirl’s canon and artistically, I couldn't avoid portraying the traumatic relationship between Barbara Gordon and the Joker.

For me, it was just a creepy cover that brought up something from the character’s past that I was able to interpret artistically. But it has become clear, that for others, it touched a very important nerve. I respect these opinions and, despite whether the discussion is right or wrong, no opinion should be discredited.

My intention was never to hurt or upset anyone through my art. For that reason, I have recommended to DC that the variant cover be pulled. I'm incredibly pleased that DC Comics is listening to my concerns and will not be publishing the cover art in June as previously announced.

With all due respect,

Rafa

DC Entertainment:

We publish comic books about the greatest heroes in the world, and the most evil villains imaginable. The Joker variant covers for June are in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the Joker.

Regardless if fans like Rafael Albuquerque’s homage to Alan Moore’s THE KILLING JOKE graphic novel from 25 years ago, or find it inconsistent with the current tonality of the Batgirl books - threats of violence and harassment are wrong and have no place in comics or society.

We stand by our creative talent, and per Rafael’s request, DC Comics will not publish the Batgirl variant. – DC Entertainment

In all honesty... What do you think about this situation? I highly disagree with the cover being pulled. It was a great piece of art and should have been published.

Xx Nubia

Friday, February 20, 2015

movies

Jason Momoa for the ‪Aquaman‬ Movie!

Nubia Mejia 2:14:00 PM

Director Zack Snyder has posted the first official image of Jason Momoa as Aquaman.

Pretty sick right? Zack Snyder also included this message with the image:

"There is only one true King. #unitetheseven pic.twitter.com/RDFG8jbuI6
— ZackSnyder (@ZackSnyder) February 20, 2015"

What do you think of Jason Momoa as Aquaman? I kind of LOVE it.

Aquaman will swim into your heart and be your big screen man crush July 27th, 2018.

Xx Nubia

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

movies

Morena Baccarin Joins The 'Deadpool' Movie As Female Lead.

Nubia Mejia 3:49:00 PM

Hello Morena Baccarin!

The Hollywood Reporter graced us with the news that Morena Baccarin will join Ryan Reynolds in FOX's 'Deadpool' movie based on the Marvel character. Reynolds stars in the movie as 'Wade Wilson/Deadpool' who undergoes a cancer operation that scars him and but also leave him with superpowers. Baccarin has been cast as the female lead which plays Reynolds love interest in what I can only imagine is going to be a very complicated relationship. Also attached to the project are T.J. Miller and Gina Carano. The movie is set to be released February 2016.

Morena Baccarin has worked her way into many peoples hearts. If you're like my brother, you love her from as far back as 'Firefly'. Most of you may know her from 'Homeland' which got her nominated for an Emmy award. Baccarin is also playing currently playing 'Dr. Leslie Thompkins' a love interest of Commissioner James Gordon (Ben McKenzie) in FOX's 'Gotham'.

Are you excited by this news?!

Xx Nubia

Thursday, February 12, 2015

windstorm

Friday The 13th 2015!

Nubia Mejia 10:47:00 PM

It's Friday The 13th Bwahahah...

Every time I hear Friday The 13th, I can't help but think Jason Voorhees. I've always loved horror movies even since I was a young little Nubia and Friday The 13th was one of my top 5 favorites. To begin the celebration of this day considered both good and bad luck, here's some cool art from the Friday the 13th six-issue comic book miniseries (2006). The comic was written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, illustrated by Adam Archer and Peter Guzman and published by WildStorm. All the cover art below is by the talented Ryan Sook.