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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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[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

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