[Interview] Artist Team of Alan Davis and Mark Farmer at Motor City Comic Con

Comic books have had a variety of amazing creative teams that are known for working together on different books and characters. Whether it’s material that is heroic or more nitty-gritty and dark, writers, artists, inkers and other members of the industry have created fantastic works and series for fans to enjoy. Alan Davis and Mark Farmer are two names that made a splash with The British Invasion of the 1980s and have continued to make a splash in the years since then. Whether together or separate, these men are well-known and their work beloved. PopCultHQ had a chance to chat

Read more

[Interview] Writer/Artist Bill Messner-Loebs at Motor City Comic Con

Some of the best and brightest in comics have made their mark in ways that the average fan cannot begin to comprehend. The work that they do receives publicity and fame, yet the writers and artists at times go unnoticed or are forgotten. Bill Messner-Loebs has been writing and drawing comics since the 1980s and has worked on some amazing runs of characters. From Flash to Wonder Woman to The Maxx, Bill has covered a wide variety of books and genres. PopCultHQ had a chance to chat with Bill about what it is like to work on dialogue for a

Read more

[Interview] Writer/Artist Mike Grell at Motor City Comic Con

Since superhero comics became popular during the 1940s, there has always been an emphasis on other genre types in the decades leading up to the modern age. From cowboys to science-fiction, to horror and fantasy, all of these have dominated the landscape as much as superhero tales have. Mike Grell has dabbled in a variety of comics over the years, from superhero material to sword/sorcery and even spy works. His unique art style and storytelling ability have lead him to become beloved by fans everywhere. PopCultHQ had a chance to chat with Mike about his Warlord and Green Arrow runs

Read more

[Comic Book Review] LAST STOP ON THE RED LINE #1 from Dark Horse Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of LAST STOP ON THE RED LINE #1 from Dark Horse Comics. Available May 15th, the debut issue features writing from Paul Maybury, illustrations from Sam Lotfi, colors by John Rauch, and letters from Adam Pruett. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… LAST STOP ON THE RED LINE #1 Writer: Paul Maybury Artist: Sam Lotfi Colorist: John Rauch Letterer: Adam Pruett Cover Artist: Sam Lotfi Publication Date: May 15, 2019 Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries Price: $3.99 Detective Migdalia Torres investigates a vicious strangling on a Boston subway car with no feasible leads. As potential evidence produces

Read more

[Comic Book Review] JOE GOLEM: OCCULT DETECTIVE – THE CONJURORS #1 from Dark Horse Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of JOE GOLEM: OCCULT DETECTIVE – THE CONJURORS #1 from Dark Horse Comics. Available May 15th, the debut issue features writing from Mike Mignola & Christopher Golden, illustrations from Peter Bergting, colors by Michelle Madsen, and letters from Clem Robins. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… JOE GOLEM: OCCULT DETECTIVE – THE CONJURORS #1 Writers: Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden Artist: Peter Bergting Colorist: Michelle Madsen Letterer: Clem Robins Cover Artist: David Palumbo Publication Date: May 15, 2019 Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries Price: $3.99 Joe Golem is dead. Or is he? Simon Church is fading fast in the

Read more

[Comic Book Review] CAPTAIN AMERICA (2018) #10 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of CAPTAIN AMERICA #10 from Marvel Comics. Available May 8th, 2019, the creative team for this series features writing from Ta-Nehisi Coates, art from Adam Kubert, colors by Frank Martin, and lettering from VC’s Joe Caramagna. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… Captain America (2018) #10 Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates Art by Adam Kubert Colors by Frank Martin Letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna Main Cover by Alex Ross CAPTAIN OF NOTHING continues! A prison riot is the best possible cover to break Captain America out of confinement — but what if the Star-Spangled Avenger doesn’t

Read more

[Comic Book Review] OBERON #4 from AfterShock Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of OBERON #4 from AfterShock Comics. Available Wednesday, May 8th, the creative team for this series features writing from Ryan Parrott, art from Milos Slavkovic, colors by Leonardo Paciarotti, and lettering from Charles Pritchett. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… OBERON #4 Writer: Ryan Parrott Artist: Milos Slavkovic Colorist: Leonardo Paciarotti Letterer: Charles Pritchett Cover Artist: Milos Slavkovic In Shops: May 08, 2019 SRP: $3.99 With his adversaries closing in, Oberon strikes an unexpected bargain with Titania, the Queen of the Fairies, leading to a complicated reunion at the longest running party in history: The Immortal Masquerade.

Read more

[Comic Book Review] EVE STRANGER #1 from IDW Publishing’s Black Crown Imprint

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of EVE STRANGER #1 from IDW Publishing‘s Black Crown imprint. Available May 8th, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing from David Barnett, illustrations from Philip Bond, colors by Eva de la Cruz, and lettering from Jane Heir. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… Eve Stranger #1 Writer: David Barnett Artist: Philip Bond Colorist: Eva de la Cruz Letterer: Jane Heir Cover Artist: Philip Bond FC • 32 pages • $3.99 You have unlimited funds, a jet-set lifestyle, and extraordinary abilities. And your bloodstream is filled with nanobombs. The contents of a syringe will deactivate

Read more

[Comic Book Review] PUNISHER #11 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of PUNISHER #11 from Marvel Comics. Available May 1st, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing from Matthew Rosenberg, art from Szymon Kudranski, colors from Antonio Fabela, and lettering from VC’s Cory Petit. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… The Punisher (2018-) #11 Written by Matthew Rosenberg Art by Szymon Kudranski Colors by Antonio Fabela Letters by Cory Petit Cover by Greg Smallwood ZEMO HOUR! ~ With Bagalia in chaos and Zemo’s back against the wall, Frank has never been in more danger! How do you stop a criminal mastermind with an entire nation

Read more

[Comic Book Review] SAVAGE AVENGERS #1 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of SAVAGE AVENGERS #1 from Marvel Comics. Available May 1st, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing from Gerry Duggan, art from Mike Deodato Jr., colors from Frank Martin, and lettering from VC’s Travis Lanham. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of…   Savage Avengers (2019-) #1 Written by Gerry Duggan Art by Mike Deodato Jr. Colors by Frank Martin Letters by Travis Lanham Cover by David Finch & Frank D’Armata Featuring action-packed extras including a Cover Gallery, Script, Inked And Color Pages and Character Designs! The most savage, most unkillable team of characters

Read more