Shox Studios - Comic Con Round-Up
Thursday, July 31st, 2008Comic Con 2008 is now done and over with, all of the writers, artists, and cosplayers having gone home a few days ago. For those of us (myself included) who were unable to make it down to San Diego this year, wading through the headlines and announcements to come out of the event can be an onerous task. So, in an attempt to make all of your lives a little easier, here are my picks for the standout stories from SDCC 2008.
TR2N revealed - Yes, you read that right, Tron is back. A surprise trailer was shown at the end of Disney’s press conference, and I couldn’t be more excited. With all of the remakes and revisits coming out of Hollywood, a sequel to Tron more then two decades after the original was released seems like a no-brainer. I’m excited to see what the cyber world will look like with today’s technology. Added bonus: Jeff Bridges will be reprising his role from the original.
More Dr. Horrible - If you missed Joss Whedon’s epic three-part super-hero musical, well, shame on you. Go download it right now and prepare yourself for some awesome. Ok, now that you’ve watched it, get ready, there is more on the way. That’s right! The adventures of Dr. Horrible and Captain Hammer are not done yet, though what’s in store next remains a mystery.
Millar to return to Ultimates - Superstar writer Mark Millar wil be returning to one his most acclaimed projects with a brand-new project in the Ultimates universe. Though new details have been announced, the project sounds big. Says Millar "All I can say is that it’s mega. It’s not an existing title, but it’s going to be the Daddy Book of the Ultimate Universe. You’ll know what I mean when you hear the details, but I only wanted to come and do more Ultimate work if it was something bigger and better than what we’d done before."
Mortal Kombat vs DC - Could Sub-Zero kick Batman’s ass? Totally. But if you don’t believe me, we can throw down in the upcoming game Mortal Kombat vs DC and I’ll show you who’s boss. The upcoming fighter will pit 10 classic DC super heroes and villains against 10 of MK’s most brutal fighters in what sounds like a strange mash-up, but looks surprisingly cool on screen. Now we just need a new Marvel vs Capcom and my life will be complete.
Kevin Smith returns to comics - Director, writer, podcaster and all around great guy Kevin Smith has announced that he will be bringing his unique voice to comics once again. In a three-part Batman mini-series, Smith will collaborate with long-time buddy and artist Walt Flannigan in a series that will pit The Dark Knight against the awesomely named Onomatopoeia. Expect to see the first issue on news stands in November.
Wallace & Grommit episodic game series - Episodic gaming is the new hotness, and the next franchise to get the treatment will be Wallace & Grommit. Telltale Games, best known for the Sam & Max series and the upcoming Strong Bad’s Cool Game For Attractive People, will be taking the popular claymation world and converting it into a traditional point-and-click adventure game. The game will be released as a series of episodes, with a new one released each month. It’s perfect for those without all the time in the world to get their game on.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance: Fusion - The sequel to the addicting Marvel Ultimate Alliance was on display at Comic Con, and from the looks of things, Fusion will be bringing more of the same. The dungeon crawling action RPG will feature new characters and special moves, but more importantly, a new setting. This time around the game will be set in the Civil War universe, so the game will have a much greater emphasis on story this time around. Another cool change is the new titular Fusion system, which allows two heroes to combine powers for a super attack. It doesn’t get much better then The Hulk rampaging around in an invincible ball made by The Invisible Woman.
- Also, people dressed up as things. Which is, I guess, pretty cool. My Personal faves are the cardboard Optimus Prime and the real life Sim.
Andrew Webster is a freelance writer based in Toronto who covers comics, movies, videogames, and anything else that will rot out your brain. Check out his personal site to read more of his incoherent ramblings.
