As the October 14 theatrical release of The Thing prequel draws near, Dark Horse Comics will be premiering a new digital comic set in the universe of the film on its on its website today, but the Hero Complex has has snagged an exclusive 8-page preview of the comic written by Steve Niles (30 Days of Night, Criminal Macabre) with art by Patrick Reynolds. You can check out the first full page of the comic, The Northman Nightmare, here below [...]

Each and every week “Hey, How Ya Doin’?” Henchman21 and “Mustard Head” MK2FAC3 read a lot of comics. Seriously you guys, a lot of comics. Maybe too many comics. I mean, it is possible… theoretically. They look forward to some more than others, I mean, who doesn’t? So, let’s take a look into the depths of their pull lists, grab some comics, and we’ll let YOU know what the top books to look forward to are for the week of September 21, 2011. Single issues and trades, they’re all here.

This week boasts a load of titles that fit all sorts of niches for all comic book fans. There are titles hitting stores this week like the Comics of Doom-approved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Bionic Man, as well as the latest installments of Daredevil and Invincible. But as great as all of those books are bound to be, they didn’t make it to The GoD List. So then, what did? Well let me give you some hints, two are DC “New 52″ titles picked by MK2FAC3, one of which is written by Jill Thompson’s husband. Another comic is a comic based on a movie that’s based on other movies that were based on a television series, while one is B.P.R.D.. And the last book is a go-to “Classic McDavid” pick. Continue on to see just why we picked these books [...]

A Game Of Thrones #1
Book One of A Song of Ice and Fire
Based on the novel by George R.R. Martin
Adapted by Daniel Abraham
Art by Tommy Patterson
Letters by Marshall Dillion
Colors by Ivan Nunes
Covers by Alex Ross, Mike S. Miller
Dynamite Entertainment
Release Date: September 21, 2011
Cover Price: $3.99

George R.R. Martin‘s books are iconic fantasy novels that I hold in the highest regard. A Game Of Thrones #1 was everything I could ever want in an adaptation…and more. Unlike the HBO miniseries of the same name, this comic book delivers a better depth of the book as opposed to trying to make it fit into segmented television programs. Not that I disliked the show, but it was a concise version of one of the greatest fantasy books I’ve ever read.

While it doesn’t quite match up visually to what my mind created while reading the original book, A Game Of Thrones #1 brings a certain depth that many comics are missing today. Through a combination of Tommy Patterson‘s art and Daniel Abraham‘s writing, we get a thorough view of the world of the Seven Kingdoms and beyond. From the quick justice of Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell, to the sad straits of Daenerys Targaryen, Princess of Dragonstone, we are shown both the beauty and the horror of this harsh world [...]

You may have seen this coming, but it’s being reported that Disney Parks, James Cameron and his Lightstorm Entertainment, and 20th Century Fox have come to an agreement that will see Disney Parks creating theme parks based on Cameron’s Avatar, the biggest movie ever made.

The first thing up will be at Walt Disney World within the Animal Kingdom where it’s assumed a little piece of Pandora will be built “with emphasis on living in harmony with nature.” Construction on the first park is planned for sometime in 2013.

Of the huge deal, Cameron said “Avatar created a world which audiences can discover again and again and now, through this incredible partnership with Disney, we’ll be able to bring Pandora to life like never before. With two new Avatar films currently in development, we’ll have even more locations, characters and stories to explore. I’m chomping at the bit to start work with Disney’s legendary Imagineers to bring our Avatar universe to life. Our goal is to go beyond current boundaries of technical innovation and experiential storytelling, and give park goers the chance to see, hear, and touch the world of Avatar with an unprecedented sense of reality.” [...]

The eBook deal of the day today for the Amazon Kindle is the historical thriller True Detective: A Nathan Heller Novel by Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition) for only $.99 (that’s down from the suggest retail price of $7.99).

Note, this deal is valid only for today, Wednesday, September 21, 2011, until 11:59PM PST.

If you’d like to own a physical copy of True Detective, the book is also available in paperback for $9.65.

Text-to-Speech is enabled on this title, which is part of the Nathan Heller series. And if you dig the series, October 4 sees the release of Chicago Lightning: The Collected Nathan Heller Short Stories in Paperback and for the Kindle [...]

The video game deal of the day over at Amazon today is a promotional credit where if you purchase an Xbox 4GB Console with Kinect, you will receive a $50 Amazon credit good toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com.

Note, this deal is valid only for today, Wednesday, September 21, 2011, until 11:59PM PST while supplies last.

See details about this promotion here below [...]

The deal of the day over at Things From Another World today is the Batman RIP Deluxe Edition hardcover for only $14.99 (that’s 40% off the list price of $24.99).

Note – This deal is valid only for today, Wednesday, September 21, 2011, til 11:59PM PST while supplies last (and this is a hot item, so grab it while you can!)

This hardcover edition collects the DC comic book series Batman #676-683 from the creative team of Grant Morrison, Tony Daniel, Sandu Florea, and Alex Ross.

Visit the TFAW’s Deal of the Day page to view the hours left in the sale as well as quantities left on the item [...]

The $10 t-shirt deal of the day over at TeeFury today is the Nintendo-themed shirt featuring Zelda, Princess Peach, and Samus called “Miyamoto’s Angels” by artist Visual Singularities.

The sale began at Teefury today, Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at midnight EST, and will continue for 24 hours from then, and once it’s over, it will not be sold on the site anymore [...]

George R.R. Martin‘s A Game of Thrones, the first novel in his A Song of Ice and Fire series, is worthy of many re-reads, and now there’s one more way to read it, as it’s getting a comic book adaptation from Dynamite Entertainment!

A Game Of Thrones #1, which adapts the prologue and first three chapters of the novel, will be released September 21, 2011. Check out this 5-pages of the first issue here below, along with the art for the various covers. This new comic book series should hold us over while we wait for the awesome HBO television series adaptation to return for its second season [...]

Apparently Justin Lin is just too hot for one of cinema’s most storied franchises.

After being connecting to the project for some time, Deadline is reporting that Lin has left the upcoming Terminator installment, which is slated to feature the film’s icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger [...]

As most of you may know by now, DC Comics is relaunching their entire line of comic books this Fall alongside a day and date digital comics initiative. What you might not know, however, is that it all started three weeks ago with the releases of the last issue of DC’s summer event Flashpoint, and the beginning of the new universe with Justice League #1.

This Wednesday is the third big week of releases and I’m picking up a lot of these books, and there are still a lot of books to look forward to in these upcoming weeks, as well as plenty that you and I will probably want to stay away from for varying reasons. So, in the order of kindness and assignments from my editor, I will be breaking down each title with their creators, what they’re about, and what you can expect from each of the new books. And, guess what? I’m not in love with a lot of the decisions that they’ve made, so this should be fun! [...]

The Guild: Clara
One-shot
Written By Felicia Day, Kim Evey
Art by Ron Chan
Letters by Nate Piekos
Cover by Howard Chaykin with Jesus Aburto
Dark Horse Comics
Release Date: September 21, 2011
Price: $3.50

One of my favorite web series out on the web is The Guild and when I found out that Dark Horse was coming out with a one-shot comic book about the characters from the show I just knew I had to read it.

The Guild: Clara in particular is about Clara who is the lovable but ignorant member of the group. The story starts with an in-game meeting in the MMORPG that they play, while in the meeting Clara’s husband starts getting angry with her about not cleaning up their bedroom that has all of their moving boxes from 10 months back. He gives her an ultimatum that if she doesn’t clean the room by the end of the weekend, she can’t play the game for a week. Clara, while cleaning the room with her kids, stumbles upon all of her keepsakes and starts telling the stories behind each one. Her husband comes home and is surprised that she has kept all of these keepsakes [...]

A video was recorded by the International Space Station as it orbits our planet, giving us a fast–travel flyover view of the world we live in.

The video is absolutely stunning with lights and water and clouds bursting with electric charges like a natural lightning fireworks display. It’s so incredible to see, in fact, that it’s hard to believe it’s even real. What has Roland Emmerich been up to lately? Anyone? Bueller?

You too can go on this quick–yet–powerful space adventure by checking out the video below now! [...]

New Girl
Series Premiere
Starring Zooey Deschanel, Jake M. Johnson, Max Greenfield, Damon Wayans Jr.
Written by Elizabeth Meriwether
Fox
Air date: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 9/8c

New Girl, the new sitcom from Fox, is the best new show of the TV season. Okay, that is a pretty bold statement. I have not seen any other show from the new Fall lineup, but if the preview that I saw of the pilot episode is an indicator of how the series will play out, then those other new shows will have to have to bring their A game to the table.

Right about now, I am sure you are wondering why this show is so great. Is the premise really that original? Well, no. The premise is pretty much a staple of in the landscape of TV sitcoms. A recently single girl, Jess (Zooey Deschanel), moves into an apartment with a group of guys she has nothing in common with [...]

Talk about having some pull.

Apparently Stephen Colbert is truly as cool as one would expect, as his show, The Colbert Report, will play host to iconic musical group Radiohead, for a special, one-hour-long show, on Monday, September 26. From 11:30pm to 12:30am, the band will play tracks from their latest album, King Of Limbs, including new and unreleased tracks [...]

Episode Guide

Comics of Doom Intro [Section 1]
Recorded September 18, 2011. Hosted by Justin Vactor, Willie Gillis, Hunter Camp, and Chris McDavid.

News of Doom [Section 2]
- Interview: Brandon Jerwa Kickstarting ‘Untold Tales of The Comic Industry’
- Marvel Announces Collected Stories on the Marvel Comics App
- Watch Now: Early Test Footage For ‘The Goon’
- Fox Eyeing DC’s ‘The Spectre’ For New TV Drama
- DC Releases Sales Numbers For ‘Justice League #1′ and They Are Good
- DC Relaunch: New DC Comics (Week Three)

Reviews of Doom [Section 3]
Hunter Camp – Frankenstein Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #1, Demon Knights #1, Pigs #1, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1

Willie Gillis – Criminal: The Last of the Innocent #4, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9 #1

Chris McDavid – Fear Itself #6, Criminal Macabre: No Peace for Dead Men, PunisherMax #17

Doom Of The Week [Section 4]
Batwoman #1 [...]

Kevin Smith’s The Bionic Man #2
Written by Kevin Smith, Phil Hester
Art By Jonathan Lau
Colors by Ivan Nunes
Letters by Simon Bowland
Covers by Alex Ross, Jonathan Lau
Dynamite Entertainment
Release Date: September 21, 2011
Cover Price: $3.99

When tackling an existing property, creators throughout all mediums often find themselves in an unenviable position. They are forced to walk the line of fan expectation to honor the source material, yet their final product must also be fresh and original. This is never an easy feat, as many Hollywood scribes will tell you, but in Dynamite Entertainment’s The Bionic Man, Kevin Smith, Phil Hester, and Jonathan Lau manage to not only meet expectation, but exceed it as well.

The Bionic Man #2 opens strong, with Steve Austin in trouble after a catastrophic accident while testing a new fighter jet for the government. With Steve’s life on the line, we get to know a little more about the villain Hull by meeting the people who gave him his bionic attributes. Hull was meant for more than his murderous ways, but as we learn by issue’s end, he is not open to discussion about his path. He is a focused man with a strong agenda, and nothing will deter his will [...]

The Godfather, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Toy Story, Ghostbusters—these are all considered cinema classics by most. But what one thing could make even these movies a whole lot better? That’s right, Tom Selleck’s Mustache.

Selleck has one of the most famous lip coats Hollywood has ever seen, and the addition of it to the iconic characters of these beloved films only fortifies their unbreakable legacies.

You can see a video showing a bunch of movies—including the ones above and many more…like Raiders of the Lost Ark, very fittingly—with the Selleck ‘stache added by clicking on over to the other side now. [...]

The first trailer for Clint Eastwood‘s new awards season drama, J. Edgar, has been released by Warner Brothers Pictures.

The movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio in the role of J. Edgar Hoover, the man who was the first director of the FBI and served in the position for almost five decades, taking down many notorious criminals and changing the way we find, charge, and convict people of crimes. He was often times considered to be the most powerful man on the planet.

J. Edgar also stars Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Judi Dench, Josh Lucas, and Ken Howard. It will be released in theaters on November 9, 2011.

You can check out the trailer by heading on below now. [...]

The t-shirt deal of the day over at RIPT Apparel is the Back To The Future-inspired shirt called “Hill Valley Spirit” by artist theskywatcher.

The shirt went on sale at RIPT today, Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at midnight CST, and will continue for 24 hours from then, and once it’s over, it will not be sold on the site anymore [...]