[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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[Comic Book Review] WAR OF THE REALMS #1 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of WAR OF THE REALMS #1 from Marvel Comics. Available April 3rd, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing from Jason Aaron, art from Russell Dauterman, colors from Matthew Wilson, and lettering from VC’s Joe Sabino. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… WAR OF THE REALMS #1 Writer: Jason Aaron Artist: Russell Dauterman Colorist: Matthew Wilson Letterer: Joe Sabino Main Cover Artists: Arthur Adams & Matthew Wilson THE WORLD AT WAR! Asgard. Alfheim. Heven. Jotunheim. Muspelheim. Niffleheim. Nidavellir. Svartalfheim. Vanaheim. All of the Ten Realms have fallen to Malekith and his army except one: Midgard.

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[Comic Book Review] BRONZE AGE BOOGIE #1 from AHOY Comics

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of BRONZE AGE BOOGIE #1 from AHOY Comics. Available April 3rd, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing from Stuart Moore, art from Alberto Ponticelli, colors from Giulia Brusco, and lettering from Rob Steen. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… BRONZE AGE BOOGIE #1 Story: Stuart Moore Art: Alberto Ponticelli Colorist: Giulia Brusco Letterer: Rob Steen Cover Artist: Alberto Ponticelli ~ Extras: Tyrone Finch, Shawn Crystal, Mauricet,  Darick Robertson, Bryce Ingman, Kek-w ~ AHOY Wave Two begins! What do you get when you combine all the best-loved comics genres of the 1970s: apes, monsters, Kung Fu, sword-and-sorcery, and cosmic adventure? You get

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[Comic Book Review] LODGER #4 from IDW Publishing’s Black Crown Imprint

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of LODGER #4 from IDW Publishing‘s Black Crown imprint. Available April 3rd, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing from David Lapham & Maria Lapham, and illustrations from David Lapham. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… Lodger #4 Writers: David Lapham & Maria Lapham Artist: David Lapham Cover Artist: David Lapham B&W • 32 pages • $3.99 The line between hunter and hunted gets blurred when the Lodger gives into temptation. And out on the open road, Ricky and Golddigger close in for the kill. PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: LODGER #4 The Lodgers web

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[Spotlight] Thunder, Lightning, and the Magic of Shazam!

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On April 4th lightning strikes and the world will watch Billy Batson become Captai…. Err… Shazam. The buzz for DC Entertainment‘s latest potential hit is at a fever pitch. Early reviews have been generous. While we wait to see if the big red cheese will succeed in filling the temporary void of the big blue boy scout, now is the perfect time to brush up on the comics that once rivalled Superman in popularity. For more on the history of Captai…umm… sorry… Shazam, read PopCultHQ’s Joshua Winchester’s comprehensive article here. This article covers some of the must-haves, the reboots, the

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[Interview] Voice Actress E.G. Daily at C2E2

Sometimes an actress comes along who is not only to work in one world, but two or more. E.G Daily has done it all, musician, voice actor, and performing in movies and TV. She is the quintessential performer, and has gifted and will continue to gift the world with her talents for years to come. She has been the voice of Mockingbird in The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,  Rudy Tabootie in ChalkZone and numerous others throughout the years. Two of her best known roles (in animation) are that of Tommy Pickles on Rugrats and Buttercup on The Powerpuff Girls. These characters are

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