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Preview Action Lab’s New Release (3/1): ACTION LAB: DOG OF WONDER #6

by Jason Bennett
written by Jason Bennett

This Wednesday, Action Lab Entertainment has the continuing adventures of ACTION LAB: DOG OF WONDER. Secrets are no longer for Percy and the Action Lab League, but will a new member help the situation?

Here’s a look at the cover by series artist Reilly Leeds and a variant from Jay Peteranetz, the storyline, and preview pages (ft. Leeds’ interior art) for this week’s new release from writers Vito Delsante and Scott Fogg and Action Lab Entertainment on New Comic Book Day! #NCBD

ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT COMICS

IN STORES THIS WEEK

New Release for the week of March 1st, 2017

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ACTION LAB: DOG OF WONDER #6

Cover A by Reilly Leeds

Cover B by Jay Peteranetz

Writers:
Vito Delsante and Scott Fogg

Artist:
Reilly Leeds

Cover Artists:
Reilly Leeds (COVER A)
Jay Peteranetz (COVER B)

Percy’s secret has been revealed! Is this the end of the Action Lab League? But it’s only been six issues! More secrets are exposed as we meet our newest League member…she’s out of this world!

What people are saying about Action Lab: Dog of Wonder:

PREVIEW PAGES

32 pgs./ E / FC                   $3.99 (reg.), $4.99 (var.)

 

 

 

 

ABOUT ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT– Formed in 2010 with the purpose of pooling their collective talents into a single, powerful entity, the members of Action Lab Entertainment have countless years in multimedia publishing, design, and business.  Their first release, Fracture, was successfully funded through Kickstarter and since then they have continued their mission to produce high quality, genre-spanning entertainment.  Since its formation, the accolades for A.L.E continue to build on a daily basis.  Among its more popular titles are all ages material like the Eisner, Glyph, Shel Dorf Award nominated series PRINCELESS, MIRACULOUS (based on the Nickelodeon Television series), Jamal Igle’s MOLLY DANGER, Artist/ Writer Katie Cook’s GRONK and Gayle Middleton’s (My Little Pony, The Littlest Pet Shop) monstrously adorable VAMPLETS. Action Lab’s Mature Readers imprint ACTION LAB DANGER ZONE continues to push the envelope of comics entertainment with titles as varied as Charles Band’s PUPPET MASTER and Dan Mendoza’s over the top horror-comedy ZOMBIE TRAMP, VAMPBLADE and ITTY BITTY BUNNIES IN RAINBOW PIXIE CANDY LAND, and socially relevant titles including SOUTHERN DOG, KINGDOM BUM and M Goodwin’s TOMBOY.

*** info courtesy of Action Lab Entertainment

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AfterShock Comics @ ECCC – Exclusives, Creators + More!

by Jason Bennett
written by Jason Bennett

 

 

Headed to EmeraldCity Comicon this year? AfterShock Comics will be there in full force to celebrate premier comic book and pop culture convention in the Northwest, taking place in beautiful downtown Seattle, Washington.

Convention Days/Hours:

• Thursday, March 2: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Friday, March 3: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday, March 4: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday, March 5: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Our Booth: #1212

Our Emerald City Comicon Exclusives
(available at the AfterShock Comics booth #1212):

Animosity #5 – Variant Cover by Mike Rooth
(Limited to 150 copies. Mike Rooth knocks it out of the park again
with another amazing ANIMOSITY cover specifically designed with Seattle in mind)

Blood Blister #1 – Variant Cover by Phil Hester
(Limited to 100 Copies, and drawn by series creator Phil Hester)

Black-Eyed Kids #11 –
Variant Cover by Francesco Francavilla
(Limited to 100 copies. The Shadow Boy King is taking no prisoners in this dark tale,
and the book hits a new depth of creepiness with this cover by Francesco Francavilla)

Rough Riders: Riders on the Storm #1 – Variant Cover by Patrick Olliffe

Babyteeth poster – Signed by creator + writer Donny Cates with art by Garry Brown

AfterShock Creators & Staff Appearing at ECCC 2017:

Marguerite Bennett (ANIMOSITY, INSEXTS)


Ray Fawkes (JACKPOT!)

Justin Jordan (STRAYER)

Lee Kramer (AfterShock President)

Ariela Kristantina (INSEXTS)

John Layman (ELEANOR AND THE EGRET)


Mike Marts (Aftershock Editor-in-Chief)

Stephan Nilson (AfterShock Publishing Operations Manager)

Joe Pruett (AfterShock Publisher/CCO & BLACK-EYED KIDS)

Lisa Wu (AfterShock Retailers/Fan Relations Manager)


Plus!

Tamra Bonvillain (ALTERS, STRAYER), Donny Cates (BABYTEETH), Kelly Fitzpatrick (CAPTAIN KID)
+ more!

CBCS Offers *ON-SITE GRADING* in Seattle During Emerald City Comic Con!

Attention Seattle and comic book collectors!

The CBCS (Comic Book Certification Service) crew will be traveling to Seattle March 2-5, 2017 to offer our comic book grading services during the Emerald City Comic Con weekend.

CBCS will be providing On Site Grading and accepting Regular submissions at the Grand Hyatt Seattle across the street from the Comic Con. We are excited to try out this new venue for On-Site Grading, but that is not all. CBCS will also be hosting some special signing events with comic book creators at our location within the Grand Hyatt Seattle. As we get closer to the event, we will be releasing the names, dates and times for these events.

 

BLOOD BLISTER #1 CBCS Variant, by AfterShock, will debut on Thursday, March 2 at the Grand Hyatt Seattle at the Tolmie room on the 6th floor. The Color Variant will have 350 copies made & will sell for $10 raw ($40 CBCS 9.8 blue label) and the Black/White Variant will only have 150 copies made for $20 raw ($50.00 CBCS 9.8 blue label)!
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CBCS 9.8 blue label will be very limited! Writer PHIL HESTER will be at C2E2 (not ECCC) & would be able to sign them in there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*** info courtesy of AfterShock Comics

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Cosplay Spotlight: Lee Tapscott

by April Carvelli
written by April Carvelli

Lee Tapscott is an Indianapolis-based cosplayer. He started serious cosplaying in 2013 after attending the Chicago Wizard World.

His creativity and enthusiasm translates through all his costuming. My personal favorite is “The Darkness” from Legend. The costume is outstanding and the work that went into it definitely shows.

According to Lee, it took more than a few trials to make the stilts and it is still hard to walk in. As awesome as it is, he can only wear it a few hours at the most, as it gets too warm after that.

Lee Tapscott as The Darkness
Lee Tapscott as The Darkness

His favorite costume is a Tusken Raider from Star Wars, but he has the most fun playing Gru from Despicable Me because he gets to interact and play with the fans and fellow cosplayers.

A few of his other, lesser seen favorites include Steve Rogers from Earth X, Red Skull and the Greatest American Hero.

Lee’s future plans include Birdman from Rick and Morty and Android 16 from Dragon Ball Z.  I look forward to seeing both costumes.

Keep and eye out for Lee at conventions, you never know where he might pop up.  You can also watch him on Facebook

 

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Preview Action Lab: Danger Zone’s New Release (3/1): BRIGANDS #5

by Jason Bennett
written by Jason Bennett

This Wednesday, Action Lab Entertainment‘s Danger Zone imprint has the final issue of the medieval masterpiece BRIGANDS. It’s all lead to this…an impending war that will test our band of brethren’s resolve. Will their valiant efforts lead them to victory? Let the battle begin!

Here’s a look at the covers, storyline and preview pages for this week’s new release from Action Lab: Danger Zone on New Comic Book Day…

ACTION LAB: DANGER ZONE COMICS
IN STORES THIS WEEK

New Release for the week of March 1st, 2017

~~~~~

BRIGANDS #5

Writer: Ram V
Artists: Alex Diotto, ROSH, Kel Nuttall
Cover Artist: Somnath Pal

The final issue of the hit mini is HERE!

The sky is blood red as the Myros Comet comes ever close to the port-city of Cartaduan. Half of our heroes are trapped, and the others powerless to save them. New allegiances will be forged, and scores will be settled. War is on the horizon, and a reckoning is at hand.

One last time into the fray, Brigands!

What people are saying about Brigands:

“This is an exciting 20+ pages with a fun, bygone band of brethren. The terrific storytelling makes following along in their continued quest a true pleasure.”
– PopCultHQ

“The tone is one of high adventure, with a healthy dose of fun in the mix.”
– Pullbox Reviews

“Brigands #1 is a medieval version of Suicide Squad…”
– Omnicomic

PREVIEW PAGES

32 pgs./ T+ / FC                   $3.99

ABOUT ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT- Formed in 2010 with the purpose of pooling their collective talents into a single, powerful entity, the members of Action Lab Entertainment have countless years in multimedia publishing, design, and business.  Their first release, Fracture, was successfully funded through Kickstarter and since then they have continued their mission to produce high quality, genre-spanning entertainment.  Since its formation, the accolades for A.L.E continue to build on a daily basis.  Among its more popular titles are all ages material like the Eisner, Glyph, Shel Dorf Award nominated series PRINCELESS, MIRACULOUS (based on the Nickelodeon Television series), Jamal Igle’s MOLLY DANGER, Artist/ Writer Katie Cook’s GRONK and Gayle Middleton’s (My Little Pony, The Littlest Pet Shop) monstrously adorable VAMPLETS. Action Lab’s Mature Readers imprint ACTION LAB DANGER ZONE continues to push the envelope of comics entertainment with titles as varied as Charles Band’s PUPPET MASTER and Dan Mendoza’s over the top horror-comedy ZOMBIE TRAMP, VAMPBLADE and ITTY BITTY BUNNIES IN RAINBOW PIXIE CANDY LAND, and socially relevant titles including SOUTHERN DOG, KINGDOM BUM and M Goodwin’s TOMBOY.
*** info courtesy of Action Lab Entertainment

 

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Preview Action Lab: Danger Zone’s New Release (3/1): AMERIKARATE #1

by Jason Bennett
written by Jason Bennett

This Wednesday, Action Lab Entertainment‘s Danger Zone imprint has the debut of the AMERIKARATE! This premiere issue is filled with big-time action butt-kicking, perfect comedic timing, and artwork that explodes off the page. Plus, the world is introduced to Sam Kickwell and the story of one American’s fight to karate-fight with karate for America – and karate!

<Check Out PopCultHQ’ Comic Creators Spotlight: Brockton McKinney, Corey Kalman, Devin Roth of AMERIKARATE by Action Lab: Danger Zone>

Here’s a look at the covers, storyline and preview pages for this week’s new release from Action Lab: Danger Zone on New Comic Book Day…

ACTION LAB: DANGER ZONE COMICS
IN STORES THIS WEEK

New Release for the week of March 1st, 2017

~~~~~

Cover A – Devin Roth (main)

AMERIKARATE #1

Writers: Brockton Mckinney, Corey Kalman
Artist: Devin Roth
Cover Artists: Devin Roth, Daniel Arruda Massa, Sam Ellis, Bill McKay, April O’Neil
Cover A – Devin Roth (main)
Cover B – Daniel Arruda Massa (Footloose)
Cover C – Sam Ellis (Archer)
Cover D – Bill McKay (Action VHS)
Cover E – April O’Neil (photo cover)

Sam Kickwell was the best of the best–until a terrible karate accident involving his brother and ninjas convinced him to hang up his black belt. Now he and his appendage-less sibling have moved to a town that has outlawed martial arts; a place they can finally be at peace—until the fateful day his enemies arrive, forcing him back into the only life he’s ever known: Karate fighting for America.

<PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Comic Book Review: ‘AMERIKARATE’ #1 from Action Lab: Danger Zone>

COVERS AVAILABLE

Cover B - Daniel Arruda Massa (Footloose)
Cover C - Sam Ellis (Archer)
Cover D - Bill McKay (Action VHS)
Cover E - April O’Neil (photo cover)
Cover A - Devin Roth (main)

Featuring artwork by Devin Roth, BOB’S BURGERS character designer!

What people are saying about Amerikarate:

“It’s a love letter, a night on the couch with your best friends, laughing until you fall asleep.”
– Bam! Smack! Pow!

“AMERIKARATE screams fun and boy, does it deliver! Action Lab: Danger Zone has another solid winner on its hands!”
– PopCultHQ

PREVIEW PAGES

32 pgs./ M / FC                   $3.99 (reg.), $4.99 (var.)

ABOUT ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT- Formed in 2010 with the purpose of pooling their collective talents into a single, powerful entity, the members of Action Lab Entertainment have countless years in multimedia publishing, design, and business.  Their first release, Fracture, was successfully funded through Kickstarter and since then they have continued their mission to produce high quality, genre-spanning entertainment.  Since its formation, the accolades for A.L.E continue to build on a daily basis.  Among its more popular titles are all ages material like the Eisner, Glyph, Shel Dorf Award nominated series PRINCELESS, MIRACULOUS (based on the Nickelodeon Television series), Jamal Igle’s MOLLY DANGER, Artist/ Writer Katie Cook’s GRONK and Gayle Middleton’s (My Little Pony, The Littlest Pet Shop) monstrously adorable VAMPLETS. Action Lab’s Mature Readers imprint ACTION LAB DANGER ZONE continues to push the envelope of comics entertainment with titles as varied as Charles Band’s PUPPET MASTER and Dan Mendoza’s over the top horror-comedy ZOMBIE TRAMP, VAMPBLADE and ITTY BITTY BUNNIES IN RAINBOW PIXIE CANDY LAND, and socially relevant titles including SOUTHERN DOG, KINGDOM BUM and M Goodwin’s TOMBOY.
*** info courtesy of Action Lab Entertainment

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Cosplay Photos – Northwest Indiana Comic Con 2017 – Part 2

by Tori Ann
written by Tori Ann

I also attended NWI Comic Con this past weekend and have some more photos of the great cosplay on display to share with all of you.

I will agree with much of what April said in the previous cosplay post – the convention seems to be outgrowing its location. This was my first year attending the convention, but even I could tell that they just don’t have the space to grow in its location at the Halls of St. George. There were tables all along the hallway in addition to the hall space. The convention will have to come up with a solution if they’re going to grow along with the crowds.

But back to why we’re here, and enjoy the incredible cosplay!

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To find out what conventions are coming to your area next, check out the 2017 Convention list.

We at PopCultHQ are trying something different. If you went to this convention, please fill out the rating system below so that others can know what to expect from this con in the future.

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Last Night on CONAN (2/27): Adam Scott | Génesis Rodríguez

by Jason Bennett
written by Jason Bennett

PopCultHQ brings you all the best clips from last night on Conan!

On Monday, February 28th, Conan welcomed Adam Scott (Big Little Lies),
and Génesis Rodríguez (Time After Time, Yoga Hosers).

CONAN Monologue 02/27/17:
Conan jokes about the Oscars Best Picture mishap, the Oscars In Memoriam mishap, and Spain’s sex czar.

Don’t Blame Warren Beatty For The Oscars Snafu:
Blame the incomprehensible phrasing on the card inside the Best Picture envelope.

Andy Richter’s Clap PSA For Nicole Kidman:
A lot of people are talking about Nicole Kidman’s strange clapping style at the Oscars. Andy is here to clapsplain.

Conan Remembers Bill Paxton:
Conan tells a personal story about Bill Paxton, widely regarded as one of the nicest people in show business.

#ConanMexico Sneak Peek:
Conan has done quite a few travel shows, but he may be proudest of “Conan Without Borders: Made In Mexico.”

Adam Scott’s Mexican Room Service Sushi Made Him Sick:
Adam was convinced he had a strong stomach until he pushed it too far with raw fish.

Adam Scott, Chris Pratt, & Nick Offerman Share Poop Photos:
The former “Parks and Recreation” co-stars have a unique way of remaining in touch.

Adam Scott Is Bad At Valentine’s Day:
Adam once bought a girlfriend a microwavable sandwich press for V-Day.

You Won’t Hear Adam Scott Sing In “Big Little Lies”:
After months of voice work and preparation on Adam’s part, the director cut Adam’s song.

Génesis Rodríguez Taught Conan How To Act In A Telenovela:
Genesis didn’t know back in 2013 that she was helping Conan prepare for his eventual role in a Mexican telenovela.

Génesis Rodríguez On How To Survive A Telenovela:
Rule #1: Say what’s on the script or run the risk of being killed off.

.Genesis’ Cuban grandfather literally paved the way for generations to come.

On Tuesday, February 28th, Conan welcomes Martin Short, Natalie Zea, and The Pretty Reckless

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Preview Action Lab: Danger Zone’s New Release (3/1): DOLLFACE ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIAL 2017

by Jason Bennett
written by Jason Bennett

This Wednesday, Action Lab Entertainment‘s Danger Zone imprint has a special holiday one-shot for DOLLFACE and it looks like a leprechaun isn’t so lucky for Lila on her first Irish celebration. Expect Dan Mendoza and Bryan Seaton to deliver another terrific installment of the wildly entertaining new sensation DOLLFACE with the debut of DOLLFACE ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIAL 2017! Anyone else find Lila, as well as the torn & tattered variants, confusingly arousing? Or perhaps it’s only a friend of mine who thinks that way. Moving along…

Here’s a look at the covers, storyline and preview pages for this week’s new release from Action Lab: Danger Zone on New Comic Book Day…

ACTION LAB: DANGER ZONE COMICS
IN STORES THIS WEEK

New Release for the week of March 1st, 2017

~~~~~

Cover A – Dan Mendoza (unlimited)

DOLLFACE ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIAL 2017

Writers: Dan Mendoza & Bryan Seaton
Artist: Dan Mendoza
Cover Artists: Dan Mendoza, Marcelo Trom, Bill McKay

Cover A – Dan Mendoza (unlimited)
Cover B – Tattered & Torn variant cover (limited to 2000): Dan Mendoza
Cover C – Pin-up variant cover (limited to 1500): Marcelo Trom
Cover D – Pin-up Tattered & Torn variant cover (limited to 2000): Marcelo Trom
Cover E – Pin-up variant cover  (limited to 1500): Bill McKay
Cover F – Pin-up variant cover (limited to 1500): Bill McKay

Lila’s first St. Patrick’s Day celebration at a local pub is quickly interrupted by a disgruntled leprechaun out for revenge.

COVERS AVAILABLE

Cover B – Tattered & Torn variant cover (limited to 2000): Dan Mendoza
Cover C – Pin-up variant cover (limited to 1500): Marcelo Trom
Cover D – Pin-up Tattered & Torn variant cover (limited to 2000): Marcelo Trom
Cover E – Pin-up variant cover (limited to 1500): Bill McKay
Cover F – Pin-up Tattered & Torn variant cover (limited to 2000): Bill McKay

What people are saying about DollFace:

“Dollface goes for your throat and doesn’t let go. An assault on the eyes that won’t be forgotten and could even be considered pleasant.”
(The Broken Infinite)

“It’s a bright, bold, super fun style, and is truly enjoyable to follow along with.”
(Geek-O-Rama)

“Mendoza’s artwork and coloring is by far the best it’s ever been…”
(Comic Bastards)

PREVIEW PAGES

32 pgs./ M / FC                   $3.99 (reg.), $4.99 (var.)

ABOUT ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT- Formed in 2010 with the purpose of pooling their collective talents into a single, powerful entity, the members of Action Lab Entertainment have countless years in multimedia publishing, design, and business.  Their first release, Fracture, was successfully funded through Kickstarter and since then they have continued their mission to produce high quality, genre-spanning entertainment.  Since its formation, the accolades for A.L.E continue to build on a daily basis.  Among its more popular titles are all ages material like the Eisner, Glyph, Shel Dorf Award nominated series PRINCELESS, MIRACULOUS (based on the Nickelodeon Television series), Jamal Igle’s MOLLY DANGER, Artist/ Writer Katie Cook’s GRONK and Gayle Middleton’s (My Little Pony, The Littlest Pet Shop) monstrously adorable VAMPLETS. Action Lab’s Mature Readers imprint ACTION LAB DANGER ZONE continues to push the envelope of comics entertainment with titles as varied as Charles Band’s PUPPET MASTER and Dan Mendoza’s over the top horror-comedy ZOMBIE TRAMP, VAMPBLADE and ITTY BITTY BUNNIES IN RAINBOW PIXIE CANDY LAND, and socially relevant titles including SOUTHERN DOG, KINGDOM BUM and M Goodwin’s TOMBOY.
*** info courtesy of Action Lab Entertainment
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Cosplay Photos – Northwest Indiana Comic Con 2017

by April Carvelli
written by April Carvelli

February 25th signaled the third year for the NWI Comic Con in Schererville, IN.

This one-day convention had over 100 vendors, artists, artisans and guests which brought in over 3,000 attendees. This is a great con run by Brian Grabinski and his wife. There is a great sense of community throughout the whole convention and it is fun for the whole family…but crowded. Once people were inside, as long as they didn’t mind crowds, it was great.

For the space they have, this convention is fantastically organized and the layout is great. In an industry that is rife with bad conventions, over-saturation and commercialism it is fantastic to see a small convention that does everything right and manages to grow while maintaining a connection with their roots.

Unfortunately it seems that this event has outgrown itself. It needs to expand to either a a two-day con or find a larger venue. The current location in the Halls of St. George is just a little small for them. According to their website the hall capacity is 1000 people, which I am sure was exceeded at the beginning of the day.


It is a sad story about the state of this nation when a small convention such as this requires a security contingent to search bags and wand people. The security check point was the major choke point that left many of the opening crowd shivering outside in the ticket line for over 30 minutes.  Those that pre-ordered their tickets fared much better, but as you could not get children’s tickets through the Groupon deal, many were still stuck in the ticket line.

The exit situation, for at least the first hour, was a joke as you had lines of people trying to enter through the far left doors, while people were also trying to exit through the same doors.

The cosplay at the convention was stellar, and congratulations to all of them.

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To find out what conventions are coming to your area next, check out the 2017 Convention list.

We at PopCultHQ are trying something different. If you went to this convention, please fill out the rating system below so that others can know what to expect from this con in the future.

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