[Interview] Jody Houser & Enrica Eren Angiolini of DOCTOR WHO: THE 13TH DOCTOR Vol. 3: ‘Old Friends’ from Titan Comics

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Comics about the adventures of the Doctor and her adventures are something that Titan Comics is well-known for. Their Doctor Who books are enjoyed the world over by Whovians of all ages. That is why this latest collection, Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor Vol. 3: Old Friends, is one that will thrill and excite everyone who picks it up.Written by comic book superstar Jody Houser (Star Wars, Spider-Man, Mother Panic), illustrated by Roberta Ingranata (Witchblade, Robyn Hood), and colored by comics pro Enrica Eren Angiolini (The Steel Prince, Warhammer 40K), the creative team steps up and brings a dynamic twist

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[Interview] Kickstarter Spotlight: Dan Mendoza of SAD GIRL PSYCHO BABY #3 – Now on Kickstarter!

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Welcome to another edition ofPopCultHQ’s Kickstarter Spotlight! PopCultHQ’s Kickstarter Spotlight is a feature meant to help raise awareness of Kickstarter campaigns by indie creators of ones we feel you should be aware, hot titles or issues to watch, or ones WE support and think YOU should too! From unknown publishers to creators with tenure…doesn’t matter! This is about helping promote the creators involved and their vision. Today, PopCultHQ has the privilege in sharing with you a recently-launched Kickstarter campaign from Dan Mendoza that after a mere 3 HOURS, it was FULLY FUNDED! The Zombie Tramp and DollFace creator has a history

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Reptile’s Random Review: ‘Loki: Where Mischief Lies’ by Mackenzi Lee

This is the first of three young adult novels from New York Times best-selling author Mackenzi Lee that explores the untapped potential and duality of heroism of popular characters in the Marvel Universe.   Before the days of going toe-to-toe with the Avengers, a younger Loki is desperate to prove himself heroic and capable, while it seems everyone around him suspects him of inevitable villainy and depravity . . . except for Amora. Asgard’s resident sorceress-in-training feels like a kindred spirit-someone who values magic and knowledge, who might even see the best in him.   But when Loki and Amora cause the

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[Comic Book Review] Titan Comics’ SOLO: The Survivors of Chaos Vol. 1

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of the SOLO: The Survivors of Chaos Vol. 1 TPB from Titan Comics. Available Wednesday, January 15th, the creative team for this trade paperback features writing and art from Oscar Martin. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… SOLO: The Survivors of Chaos Vol. 1 TPB Writer: Oscar Martin Artist: Oscar Martin Cover Artist: Oscar Martin Road warrior, meet rat warrior! The perfect fusion of Zootopia and Mad Max: Fury Road! On an Earth ravaged by nuclear war, mutant animals have repopulated the land. But these survivors of chaos are far from peaceful – and when

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[Book Review] Baen Books: ‘My Enemy’s Enemy’

STOP THE NAZI A-BOMB In September 1939, Nazi Holocaust mastermind Heinrich Himmler conscripts brilliant physicist Peter Winter to devise a secret weapon of supreme power, and to create a revolutionary aircraft to deliver it. Peter, and his Jewish wife, Rachel, know they may only be able to slow Himmler down, and not stop him from developing the ultimate weapon. NAZI MADNESS AND TERRORIST EVIL COMBINE In modern-day Pakistan, the elite terrorist known as the Asp survives a U.S. drone strike, then undertakes a solo mission to penetrate America’s heartland to wreak destruction. Meanwhile, ambitious aircraft historian Cassidy Gooding and irascible

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[Video Interview] Writer David Avallone at Long Beach Comic Expo 2020

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One of the first must-see events of the new year occurred on Saturday, January 11th & Sunday, January 12th when Long Beach Comic Expo kicked off the 2020 convention season! This year’s event was filled with a wide spectrum of talent and experience within the comic book community. From up-and-coming writers & artists to veteran creators, there was no shortage of creative minds with which to meet. One such talent on-hand at the event was David Avallone. If you’re familiar with any of the major properties at Dynamite Entertainment, then you’ve likely seen David’s work. Characters such as Doc Savage,

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[Video Interview] Writer/Artist David Mack – Guest of Honor at Long Beach Comic Expo 2020

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One of the first must-see events of the new year happened last weekend, Saturday, January 11th & Sunday, January 12th when Long Beach Comic Expo kicked off the 2020 convention season! For this year’s event, Long Beach Comic Expo placed the spotlight on comic book writer/artist David Mack as their Guest of Honor this year. The creator of the highly-acclamied KABUKI series, writer/artist on Marvel’s DAREDEVIL, artist on a slew of covers from across numerous publishers, and so much more, took time out to speak with PopCultHQ. We discussed his (dare I say) legacy-defining creator-owned title KABUKI, which is reaching

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[Comic Book Review] BOOM! Studios’ ROCKO’S MODERN AFTERLIFE Vol. 1 TPB

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of the ROCKO’S MODERN AFTERLIFE Vol. 1 TPB from KaBOOM!, an imprint of BOOM! Studios. Available Wednesday, January 8th, the creative team for this trade paperback features writing from Anthony Burch, art from Mattia di Meo, colors by Francesco Segala, and lettering from Jim Campbell. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… ROCKO’S MODERN AFTERLIFE Vol. 1 TPB Writer: Anthony Burch Artist: Mattia di Meo Colorist: Francesco Segala Letterer: Jim Campbell Cover Artists: Ian McGinty w/ Joven Paul Rocko returns in this new limited series from writer Anthony Burch (Borderlands 2) and Mattia Di Meo (Ben 10: For

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[Comic Book Review] Top Cow’s THE CLOCK #1

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of the THE CLOCK #1 from Top Cow Productions. Available Wednesday, January 8th, the creative team for this miniseries features writing from Matt Hawkins, art from Colleen Doran, colors by Bryan Valenza, and lettering from Troy Peteri. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… THE CLOCK #1 Writer: Matt Hawkins Artist: Colleen Doran Colorist: Bryan Valenza Letterer: Troy Peteri MINISERIES PREMIERE! Within three weeks, hundreds of millions of healthy people worldwide contract various forms of aggressive cancer, and the proliferation, seemingly a viral outbreak, stumps the best scientific minds available. But after a leading cancer researcher

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[Comic Book Review] IDW’s LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN Vol. 4: The Tempest

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of the LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN Vol. 4: The Tempest from IDW Publishing. Available Wednesday, January 8th, the creative team for this trade paperback features writing from Alan Moore, art from Kevin O’Neill, colors by Ben Dimagmaliw, and lettering from Todd Klein. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN Vol. 4: The Tempest HC Writer: Alan Moore Artist: Kevin O’Neill Colorist: Ben Dimagmaliw Letterer: Todd Klein Cover Artist: Kevin O’Neill Legendary swords clash atop the Paris Opera in 1913, while almost a century later a declining London witnesses assassination attempts, summit meetings

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