[Interview] Get to Know: A Wave Blue World’s Tyler & Wendy Chin-Tanner

PopCultHQ‘s “Get to Know…” feature puts the spotlight on the comic book industry professionals behind-the-scenes who are making big things happen. From editors to publishers, publicity reps and VPs, these individuals are instrumental in delivering the comic books you enjoy, engaging in social media interactions, producing the breaking news in the business, and the ones listening to fans in an effort to continue to produce content which you desire. Most of the time without recognition. I recently was afforded the opportunity and privilege to speak with indie publisher A Wave Blue World‘s publishing (dynamic) duo Tyler Chin-Tanner and Wendy Chin-Tanner. The

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[Comic Book Review] PUNK MAMBO #1 from Valiant Entertainment

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of PUNK MAMBO #1 from Valiant Entertainment. Available April 24th, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing from Cullen Bunn, art from Adam Gorham, colors from José Villarrubia, and lettering from Dave Sharpe. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… PUNK MAMBO #1 (of 5) ~ Written by Cullen Bunn Art by Adam Gorham Colors by José Villarrubia Letters by Dave Sharpe ~ Cover A by Dan Brereton Cover B by Zu Orzu Cover C by Cris Delara Punk Variant Cover by Dan Brereton Pre-Order Edition Variant Cover by Adam Gorham Blank Cover Available ~ $3.99

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[Book Review] Baen Books: ‘The Bronze Skies’ by Catherine Asaro

Major Bhaajan achieved the impossible. Born Undercity, the slums below the City of Cries on the planet Raylicon, she broke free to become a military officer with Imperial Space Command. Now retired from military duty, she works as a private investigator on retainer to the Majda Family. Hired by The Ruby Pharaoh herself, Major Bhaajan is tasked with finding a killer. But this is no ordinary murderer. The Ruby Pharaoh witnessed a Jagernaut cut down Assembly Councilor Tap Benton—which shouldn’t have been possible. The Jagernauts are the elite of the elite soldiers in the Imperial Space Command. What’s more, the spinal

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[Comic Book Review] AVENGERS: NO ROAD HOME #10 (of 10) from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of AVENGERS: NO ROAD HOME #10 (of 10) from Marvel Comics. Available April 17th, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing from Al Ewing, Mark Waid and Jim Zub, art from Sean Izaakse, colors from Marcio Menyz and Erick Arciniega, and lettering from VC’s Joe Sabino. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… Avengers: No Road Home (2019) #10 (of 10) Written by Al Ewing, Mark Waid, Jim Zub Art by Sean Izaakse Colors by Marcio Menyz, Erick Arciniega Letters by Joe Sabino Main Cover by Yasmine Putri LEGACY #718 In Shops: Apr 17, 2019 SRP:

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[Comic Book Review] JAMES BOND 007 #6 from Dynamite Entertainment

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of JAMES BOND 007 #6 from Dynamite Entertainment. Available April 17th, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing from Greg Pak, art from Stephen Mooney and Robert Carey, colors by Triona Farrell, and lettering from Ariana Maher. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… JAMES BOND 007 #6 Writer: Greg Pak Artists: Stephen Mooney, Robert Carey Colorist: Triona Farrell Letterer: Ariana Maher Cover Artists: Cover A: Dave Johnson Cover B: Declan Shalvey Cover C: Raffaele Ienco Cover D: Stephen Mooney Genre: Action/Adventure Page Count: 32 Pages Rating: Teen + SRP: $3.99 ON SALE DATE: 4/17/2019 The modern Bond

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[Comic Book Review] PLANET OF THE NERDS #1 from AHOY Comics

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of PLANET OF THE NERDS #1 from AHOY Comics. Available April 17th, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing from Paul Constant, art from Alan Robinson, colors from Felipe Sobreiro, and lettering from Rob Steen. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… PLANET OF THE NERDS #1 ` Story: Paul ConstantArtist: Alan RobinsonColorist: Felipe SobreiroLetterer: Rob SteenCover Artist: David Nakayama ` Extras:Randy Elliott, Stephen Miller, Dan Schoeneck,Robert Jeschonek, Alice Darrow ` Three high school jocks in the 1980s are accidentally frozen by an experimental cryogenics device, only to be revived in the computer-driven, superhero movie-loving

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[Comic Book Review] SYMBIOTE SPIDER-MAN #1 (of 5) from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of SYMBIOTE SPIDER-MAN #1 (of 5) from Marvel Comics. Available April 10th, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing from Peter David, art from Greg Land & Iban Coello, inks by Jay Leisten, colors from Frank D’Armata, and lettering from VC’s Joe Sabino. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… SYMBIOTE SPIDER-MAN #1 (of 5) Writer: Peter David Artists: Greg Land, Iban Coello Inker: Jay Leisten Colorist: Frank D’Armata Letterer: Joe Sabino Cover Artists: Greg Land & Frank D’Armata (Main Cover) Age Rating: T On Sale: April 10, 2019 NEW STORY ARC! Everyone knows that Spider-Man’s infamous black

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[Comic Book Review] X-23 #11 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of X-23 #11 from Marvel Comics. Available April 10th, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing from Mariko Tamaki, pencils from Diego Olortegui, inks from Walden Wong, colors from Chris O’Halloran, and lettering from VC’s Cory Petit. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… X-23 #11 Writer: Mariko Tamaki Penciller: Diego Olortegui Inker: Walden Wong Colorist: Chris O’Halloran Letterer: Cory Petit Cover Artists: Ashley Witter (Main Cover) Siya Oum (Asgardian Variant) Age Rating: T+ On Sale: April 10, 2019 X-23 vs. Honey Badger! But what could drive a wedge between these two sisters? Meanwhile, X-23 digs deeper

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[Comic Book Review] FAITHLESS #1 from BOOM! Studios

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of FAITHLESS #1 from BOOM! Studios. Available April 10th, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing from Brian Azzarello, art from Maria Llovet, and lettering from AndWorld Design. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… FAITHLESS #1 Writer: Brian Azzarello Artist: Maria Llovet Letterer: AndWorld Design Cover Artists: Main Cover: Paul Pope Variant Cover: Tula Lotay Unlocked Retailer Variant: Lee Bermejo SRP: $3.99 Faith. Sex. The Devil. Faith likes to dabble with magic. Her friends think it’s cute—and not just a little off-putting, but it’s part of her charm and her warped search for purpose in

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[Comic Book Review] BANJAX #1 from Action Lab: Danger Zone

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of BANJAX #1 from Action Lab Entertainment‘s Danger Zone imprint. Available Wednesday, June 5th, 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 #1 Writer: Rylend GrantArtist: Fábio Alves Colorist: Edson Ferreira Letterer: HdE Cover Artists: Fábio Alves (Artist) Edson Ferreira (Colorist) 32 pgs./ M / FC$3.99 Disgraced former superhero, Laird Mason, is diagnosed with terminal cancer brought on by years of using his powers. Defending what he has deemed an ungrateful and ultimately unworthy city

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