[Comic Book Review] CANTO #2 from IDW Publishing

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of CANTO #2 from IDW Publishing. Available July 31st, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing from David M. Booher, art from Drew Zucker, colors by Vittorio Astone, and letters by Deron Bennett. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… Canto #2 (of 6) Writer: David M. Booher Artist: Drew Zucker Colorist: Vittorio Astone Letterer: Deron Bennett Cover Artist: Cover A: Drew Zucker & Vittorio Astone Retailer Incentive Variant A: Morgan Beem FC • 32 pages • $3.99 Lions and tigers and… Malorex, oh my! Canto slips out of captivity only to find a herd of vicious

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Reptile’s Random Reviews: ‘Mary Poppins Returns’

I’m a little behind on this one I know; there are a lot of Disney fans and Netflix fans out there (Props to my Peeps!). But let me save you a little effort if you have not seen the new Mary Poppins Returns movie, which is featured on Netflix this month…don’t waste your time. I tried to watch it last night and couldn’t even make it through the whole movie. About two thirds the way through, my viewing companion looks at me and says “turn something else on if you want” and she is a huge Disney & Mary Poppins

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[Book Review] Baen Books: ‘Marque of Caine’

It’s been two years since Caine Riordan was relieved of his command for following both his orders and his conscience. Now he’s finally received the message he’s been waiting for: a summons to visit the ancient and enigmatic Dornaani. And this time, making direct contact is not just professional, but personal: the Dornaani still have his mortally-wounded love, Elena Corcoran, in their unthinkably advanced medical facilities. But instead of arranging a swift reunion, Riordan’s new Dornaani hosts are not only disinterested in human affairs, but are in such social disarray that they have lost track of Elena’s surgical cryocell. Riordan

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Reptile’s Random Reviews: Spider-Man: Far from Home

Spider-Man, Spider-Man,your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man! PLEASE NOTE:Minor Spoilers Ahead! (Ed. Note: Spoilers only detail some of the premise & plot, nothing major.) I’m sure by now the “True Believers” have already seen Spider-Man: Far from Home. “Nuff Said.” Not true. What I can say about this movie is it’s an action-packed adventure with a great balance of story, young romance with some comedy thrown in, in all the right places. The story is set with Peter Parker and his classmates going on a summer vacation school trip to Europe. I don’t know about you and what school you went to,

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[Comic Book Review] BANJAX #2 from Action Lab: Danger Zone

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of BANJAX #2 from Action Lab Entertainment‘s Danger Zone imprint. Available Wednesday, July 3rd, the creative team for this issue features writing from Rylend Grant, art from Fábio Alves, colors by Edson Ferreira, and lettering from HdE. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… BANJAX #2 Writer: Rylend GrantArtist: Fábio Alves Colorist: Edson Ferreira Letterer: HdE Cover Artists: Fábio Alves (Artist) Edson Ferreira (Colorist) 32 pgs./ M / FC$3.99 CHAPTER 2: “Where’s Our Hero?” When cancer-ridden former superhero Laird Mason launches a violent and misguided Death Wish-like campaign to purge the city of super-villains before he dies, his

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[Book Review] Baen Books: ‘A Call to Vengeance’

After the disastrous attack on the Manticoran home system by forces unknown, the Royal Manticoran Navy stands on the brink of collapse. A shadowy enemy with the resources to hurl warships across hundreds of light years seeks to conquer the Star Kingdom for reasons unknown, while forces from within Manticore’s own government seek to discredit and weaken the Navy for reasons very much known: their own political gain. It’s up to officers like Travis Long and Lisa Donnelly to defend the Star Kingdom and the Royal Manticoran Navy from these threats, but the challenge is greater than any they have

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[Movie Review] ‘Recovery’ from Pigrat Productions ~ Available June 4th, 2019

PopCultHQ.com was given an advance screener for an upcoming film.  Recovery stars Stephanie Pearson, Hope Quattrocki, and Liz Fenning and is available June 4th from Pigrat Productions. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… Recovery Directed by: John LiangWritten by: John Liang, Scott Rashap Producer: Alyssa Devine Director Of Photography: Olivia Kuan Editing: Griffin Devine Art Director: Carlos Osorio Score by: Ryan Barnes & Nathan Patterson Distributor: SP ReleasingStarring: Stephanie Pearson, Hope Quattrocki, Liz Fenning, Aily Kei, Mike StarrRelease Date: June 4th, 2019 in the U.S. and Canada in-stores, digitally, and on demand.USA / 2019 / Horror / Color / 87 min Synopsis: Dr. Jessica Barnes, an idealistic, wet-behind-the-ears treatment psychiatrist

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[Comic Book Review] KILLER GROOVE #1 from AfterShock Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of KILLER GROOVE #1 from AfterShock Comics. Available Wednesday, May 29th, the creative team for this series features writing from Ollie Masters, art from Eoin Marron, colors by Jordie Bellaire, and lettering from Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… Killer Groove #1 Writer: Ollie Masters Artist: Eoin Marron Colorist: Jordie Bellaire Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Cover Artists: Eoin Marron w/ Triona Farrell (Cover A) Cliff Richards w/ Irma Kniivila (Cover B) Pub. Date: May 29, 2019 SRP: $3.99 In 1970s Los Angeles, Jonny is one of the thousands of musicians trying to make it big while working a

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[Comic Book Review] X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN – X-Tinction #1 (of 2) from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN – X-Tinction #1 (of 2) from Marvel Comics. Available May 29th, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing and illustrations from Ed Piskor. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN – X-Tinction #1 Written by Ed Piskor Art by Ed Piskor Covers by Ed Piskor The series that has critics and fans raving returns for its final installment! The ruination of the X-Men revisited! Re-live the now-classic storylines like Mutant Massacre and The Fall of the Mutants. With appearances by Longshot, Cable, and The Marauders! Created soup to

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[Interview] Actor Leslie Baker at Motor City Comic Con

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While The Office has been off the air a number of years, it has still remained popular with audiences today. Certain actors always brought a degree of charm to the show with their performances, and one of those in particular is Leslie Baker. Leslie has been making audiences laugh since the late 90’s, and that laughter has continued in his other pursuits in the world of acting and comedy. PopCultHQ had a chance to chat with Leslie about his time on The Office as Stanley Hudson, his recent role in The Happytime Murders movie, and how he developed his particular brand

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