[Comic Book Review] Marvel Comics’ RETURN OF WOLVERINE #5 (of 5)

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of RETURN OF WOLVERINE #5 (of 5) from Marvel Comics. Available February 20th, 2019, the creative team for this issue features writing from Charles Soule, pencils from Steve McNiven, inks by Jay Leisten, colors by Laura Martin, and lettering from VC’s Joe Sabino. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… Return of Wolverine #5 (of 5) Writer: Charles Soule Penciler: Steve McNiven Inker: Jay Leisten Colorist: Laura Martin Letterer: Joe Sabino ~ Main Cover Artists: Steve McNiven & Sunny Gho ~ Now that Logan has risen…how far can he fall? PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: RETURN OF WOLVERINE #5

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[Comic Book Review] Marvel Comics’ UNCANNY X-MEN #12

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of UNCANNY X-MEN #12 from Marvel Comics. Available February 20th, 2019, the creative team for this series features writing from Matthew Rosenberg, art from Salvador Larroca, colors by Rachelle Rosenberg, and lettering from VC’s Joe Caramagna. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… Uncanny X-Men #12 Writer: Matthew Rosenberg Artist: Salvador Larroca Colorist: Rachelle Rosenberg Letterer: Joe Caramagna ~ Main Cover Artists: Salvador Larroca & Rachelle Rosenberg ~ After the devastating events of ‘X-Men Disassembled,’ it falls to Cyclops to rebuild the X-Men in the face of overwhelming hatred. Thankfully, he’s not the only X-Man to have just

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[Comic Book Review] Marvel Comics’ AGE OF X-MAN: THE AMZING NIGHTCRAWLER #1 (of 5)

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of AGE OF X-MAN: THE AMAZING NIGHTCRAWLER #1 from Marvel Comics. Available February 20th, 2019, the creative team for this series features writing from Seanan McGuire, art from Juan Frigeri, colors by Dono Sánchez Almara, and lettering from VC’s Travis Lanham. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… Age Of X-Man: The Amazing Nightcrawler #1 (of 5) Writer: Seanan McGuire Artist: Juan Frigeri Colorist: Dono Sánchez Almara Letterer: Travis Lanham ~ Main Cover Artists: Federico Blee, Shane Davis & Michelle Delecki ~ ENTER THE AGE OF X-MAN! From the Munich circus to Hollywood Boulevard, Nightcrawler is starring

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[Comic Book Review] Dark Horse’s THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY: “Apocalypse Suite” TPB

PopCultHQ received a review copy of The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite TPB from Dark Horse Comics. Available now, the trade paperback features writing from Gerard Way, and illustrations from Gabriel Bá, colors by Dave Stewart, and letters from Nate Piekos. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite TPB Writer: Gerard Way Artist: Gabriel Bá Colorist: Dave Stewart Letterer: Nate Piekos Series Cover Artist: James Jean Trade Cover Artist: Gabriel Bá Publication Date: June 18, 2008 SRP: $17.99 In an inexplicable worldwide event, forty-seven extraordinary children were spontaneously born by women who’d previously shown no signs of pregnancy. Millionaire inventor

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[Creator Spotlight] “Stuntman” Joe Khachadourian of IDENTITY STUNT

It was a random episode of Kevin Smith’s podcast Fatman on Batman that I first came across Joe Khachadourian. Something about the passion in the man, the sincerity in his words resonated with me. He stood there humbly, gave gratitude for the motivation Kevin Smith had given so many, and explained that he went out and did something about it. Joe gifted Kevin and co-host Marc Bernardin with a copy of his creator-owned baby Identity Stunt. He explained eloquently what it was about, and you know what? The premise was pretty original…and cool. Not in that “trying to be clever”

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[Comic Book Review] Marvel Comics’ AGE OF X-MAN: NEXTGEN #1 (of 5)

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of AGE OF X-MAN: NEXTGEN #1 from Marvel Comics. Available February 13th, 2019, the creative team for this series features writing from Ed Brisson, art from Marcus To, colors by Jason Keith, and lettering from VC’s Clayton Cowles. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… Age Of X-Man: NextGen (2019) #1 (of 5) Writer: Ed Brisson Artist: Marcus To Colorist: Jason Keith Letterer: Clayton Cowles ~ Cover Artist: Chris Bachalo ~ ENTER THE AGE OF X-MAN! – The perfect heroes for a perfect world! The X-Men have helped make the world into a utopia where living in

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[Comic Book Review] Marvel Comics’ WINTER SOLDIER #3

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of WINTER SOLDIER #3 from Marvel Comics. Available February 13th, 2019, the creative team for this series features writing from Kyle Higgins, art from Rod Reis, and lettering from VC’s Clayton Cowles. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… Winter Soldier #3 (of 5) Writer: Kyle Higgins Artist: Rod Reis Letterer: Clayton Cowles ~ Cover Artist: Rod Reis ~ Having pulled RJ out of HYDRA, Bucky begins diving into the mystery of the young killer’s past. Where does he come from? Who are his parents? How do you rehabilitate someone who’s only ever known death? You give

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[Comic Book Review] IDW Publishing’s DICK TRACY: DEAD OR ALIVE #4

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of DICK TRACY: DEAD OR ALIVE #4 from IDW Publishing. Available February 13th, 2019, the creative team for this series features writing from Lee Allred & Michael Allred, art from Rich Tommaso & Michael Allred, colors by Laura Allred w/ Han Allred, and lettering from Shawn Lee. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… Dick Tracy: Dead or Alive #4 Writers: Lee Allred & Michael Allred Pencils: Rich Tommaso Inks: Michael Allred Colors: Laura Allred w/ Han Allred Letters: Shawn Lee Cover Artists: Cover A: Michael Allred Cover B: Rich Tommaso Retailer Incentive Variant: Michael Allred FC • 32 pages

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[Comic Book Review] Image Comics’ GUNNING FOR HITS #2

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of GUNNING FOR HITS #2 from Image Comics. Available February 13th, 2019, the creative team for this series features writing from Jeff Rougvie, art from Moritat, ink assists by Noelle Raemer, and colors & lettering from Casey Silver. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… GUNNING FOR HITS #2 Writer: Jeff Rougvie Artist: Moritat Ink Assist: Noelle Raemer Colorist: Casey Silver Letterer: Casey Silver Cover Artist: Moritat In Shops: Feb 13, 2019 SRP: $3.99 Against his boss’s wishes, Martin jumps at a chance to make a comeback album with his favorite classic rock legend. But an unwelcome figure from

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[Comic Book Review] Marvel Comics’ AGE OF X-MAN: THE MARVELOUS X-MEN #1

Written by Adrian Care PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of AGE OF X-MAN: THE MARVELOUS X-MEN #1 from Marvel Comics. Available February 6th, 2019, the creative team for this series features writing from Zac Thompson and Lonnie Nadler, art from Marco Failla, colors by Matt Milla, and lettering from VC’s Joe Caramagna. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… Age Of X-Man: The Marvelous X-Men (2019) #1 (of 5) Writers: Zac Thompson and Lonnie NadlerArtist: Marco FaillaColorist: Matt MillaLetterer: Joe Caramagna   Main Cover Artist: Phil Noto   Release Date: February 6 2019Page Count: 24 PagesSRP: $3.99   ENTER THE AGE OF X-MAN! In an age of

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