New to cosplaying? Here’s what every newbie should know

Just about to join the wonderful world of cosplay?  Then you’re in luck because we have all the tips and tricks you need to master this art.  From an outsider perspective, there may seem no big difference between a costume from a store for Halloween and cosplay. Yet, in reality, cosplaying involves so much more than just costuming. It is the art of portraying your favorite characters using handmade or modified items to make yourself look exactly like the character.  And, make no mistake, for professional cosplayers, cosplaying becomes a lifestyle and even a profession which makes them take this

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[Convention] Reptile’s Random Review: CWC Cosplay Panel at C2E2

I had the pleasure of attending the Costumer’s With a Cause (CWC) cosplay panel at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) on Friday, February 28. The CWC is a 501(c) organization that helps raise money for  children’s charity organizations through cosplay. Their entire staff is made up of volunteers, from the administration all the way down to the cosplayers at events. The CWC panel was to let people know what it was like as a cosplayer to raise money and interact with children and adults. The panel started with introductions of the admins and then the panelists, most of whom

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[Comic Book Review] Marvel’s SUB-MARINER: MARVELS SNAPSHOT #1

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of the SUB-MARINER: MARVELS SNAPSHOT #1 from Marvel Comics. Available Wednesday, March 11th, the creative team for this issue features writing from Alan Brennert, art from Jerry Ordway, colors by Espen Grundetjern, and lettering from Travis Lanham. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… SUB-MARINER: MARVELS SNAPSHOT #1 Writer: Alan Brennert Artist: Jerry Ordway Colorist: Espen Grundetjern Letterer: Travis Lanham Main Cover Artist: Alex Ross FC • 33 pages • $4.99 It begins here — a series of specials that show us Marvel’s greatest characters from the Golden Age to today, all through the eyes of

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[Comic Book Review] IDW’s MARVEL VAULT OF HEROES: Thor Vol. 1 TPB

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of the MARVEL VAULT OF HEROES: Thor Vol. 1 TPB from IDW Publishing. Available Wednesday, March 11th, the creative team for this trade paperback features writing from Louise Simonson, Paul Tobin, Todd Dezago, and Joe Caramagna, art from Rodney Buchemi, Jon Buran, Ronan Cliquet, Ron Lim, Kevin Sharpe, Jeremy Freeman, Amilton Santos, Scott Koblish, and Terry Pallot, colors by GURU-eFX, Chris Sotomayor, and Digital Rainbow, and lettering from Dave Sharpe. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… MARVEL VAULT OF HEROES: Thor Vol. 1 TPB Writers: Louise Simonson, Paul Tobin, Todd Dezago, Joe Caramagna Pencils: Rodney Buchemi,

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[Comic Book Review] Dark Horse’s MACHINE GUN WIZARDS TPB

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of the MACHINE GUN WIZARDS TPB from Dark Horse Comics. Available Wednesday, March 11th, the creative team for this trade paperback features writing from Christian Ward, art from Sami Kivelä, colors by Christian Ward w/ Dee Cunniffe, and lettering from Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… MACHINE GUN WIZARDS TPB Writer: Christian Ward Art: Sami Kivelä Colors: Christian Ward w/ Dee Cunniffe Letters: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Cover Artist: Christian Ward FC • 144 pages • $19.99 Eliot Ness and his team of Untouchables work overtime taking on dangerous criminals that hide in the seedy

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[Comic Book Review] DC Comics’ STRANGE ADVENTURES #1 (of 12)

PopCultHQ reviews the just-debuted release of the STRANGE ADVENTURES #1 from DC Comics‘ Black Label imprint. Available Wednesday, March 4th, the creative team for this issue features writing from Tom King, art/colors from Mitch Gerads & Evan “Doc” Shaner, and lettering from Clayton Cowles. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… STRANGE ADVENTURES #1 (of 12) Story: Tom KingArt: Mitch Gerads & Evan “Doc” ShanerColors: Mitch Gerads & Evan “Doc” ShanerLetters: Clayton Cowles Adam Strange is the hero of Rann, a man famous throughout the galaxy for his bravery and honor. After leading his adopted home to victory in a great planetary

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[Convention] C2E2 2020: Interview w/ Writer Cullen Bunn

At this year’s Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), there was no shortage of shining stars from the nerdy heavens at the convention. From Hollywood superstars Dominique McElligott, Karl Urban, and George Takei, to comic book pros Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Tom King, and Babs Tarr. Wall-to-wall fandom, being a nerd was the order of the weekend, and the excitement was tangible throughout the whole show. Comic book writer and horror master Cullen Bunn was in attendance at this year’s event. Cullen is the mastermind behind some brilliant comics over the years, including Harrow County for Dark Horse Comics, The

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[Convention] C2E2 2020: Interview w/ Writer Gail Simone

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At this year’s Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), there was excitement and adventure around every corner. From the Crown Champions of Cosplay, to the various celebrities and creatives in Artist Alley. The show had something for everyone of all ages, interests, and fandoms.  One of the talented creators in attendance was Gail Simone. Gail is a beloved writer in the comics industry, having created characters and written comics that continue to have widespread appeal. Some of her work includes Secret Six and Birds of Prey for DC Comics, Welcome to Tranquility for Wildstorm and Agent X for Marvel Comics.

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[Interview] Writer Zack Kaplan of JOIN THE FUTURE from AfterShock Comics

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On Wednesday, March 4th, creator Zack Kaplan‘s newest title drops at AfterShock Comics. JOIN THE FUTURE is the latest science fiction offering from the writer, and from early press and reviews it appears he’s got another smash sensation on his hands. Written by Kaplan and featuring art from Piotr Kowalski, colors by Brad Simpson, and lettering from Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, this futuristic western thriller is gripping, intriguing, and visually spectacular and already on our pull list! Coming off successful runs with ECLIPSE and PORT OF EARTH at Image/Top Cow, and THE LOST CITY EXPLORERS at AfterShock, Kaplan’s returned to the publisher

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[Video] Celebs Are All About a BAD IDEA – ComicsPRO 2020

Watch BAD IDEA’s ComicsPRO 2020 Salute – A Colossus of Celebrity Star-Power Mega-Wattage Oh $&#!, It’s RoboCop! In their continuing assault on your faculties and better judgment, BAD IDEA – the unruly and experimental new comic book publisher debuting in select comic shops this May – is proud to officially reveal the company’s sensory-overloading, awe-inspiring, celebrity video spectacular that first debuted to a packed house of comic book store retailers at the annual ComicsPRO Industry Conference in Portland, OR this past weekend. Harnessing the full power of the internet, BAD IDEA has enlisted some of the most accomplished, yet affordably

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