[Book Review] Baen Books: ‘Expiration Date’ by Tim Powers

Ghosts can be caught, and bottled, and sold by covert dealers to addicts who inhale the things—and when a young boy named Kootie accidentally inhales the ghost of Thomas Edison, he finds that all the factions of Los Angeles’ occult underground are after him, determined to kill him and get Edison’s powerful ghost for themselves. Aided by Edison’s confused and irascible ghost, Kootie flees—and finds himself dodging perils natural and supernatural in the gritty alleys and trainyards of a Los Angeles that tourists never see. Fromm the slums around the L.A. River, to the abandoned Houdini mansion in the Hollywood

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[Cinema Sunday] “Dracula” – Classic Vampire Horror

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Fall is here at last and the summer months have gone away. Leaves turn color, chill winds creep into the air and nights. This is the time for warmer clothes, hot meals, and hot drinks. And movies start to make a comeback, with the low point of summer releases giving way to the hype and excitement of upcoming releases. And with the month of October, another month of horror films. For this Halloween-time of year, the focus is going to be on the films that started it all, that laid the tracks for all the future horror and fight films

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[Comic Book Review] ‘Usagi Yojimbo/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Collection’ TPB from Dark Horse Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of Usagi Yojimbo/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Collection TPB from Dark Horse Comics. Available on Wednesday, September 26th, the collection features writing and illustrations from Stan Sakai. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of…   Usagi Yojimbo/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Collection TPB Writer: Stan Sakai Artist: Stan Sakai Cover Artist: Stan Sakai Genre: Action/Adventure Publication Date: September 26, 2018 Format: FC, 192 pages; TPB, 7” x 10” SRP: $17.99 A complete collection of the iconic team-ups for fans of all ages! Collecting every existing Usagi Yojimbo/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover comic in existence, this book contains ”Turtle Soup and Rabbit

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[Comic Book Review] The Umbrella Academy: Hotel Oblivion #1 from Dark Horse Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of The Umbrella Academy: Hotel Oblivion #1 from Dark Horse Comics. Available on Wednesday, October 3rd, the issue features writing from Gerard Way, and illustrations from Gabriel Bá, colors by Nick Filardi, and letters from Nate Piekos. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… The Umbrella Academy: Hotel Oblivion #1 Writer: Gerard Way Artist: Gabriel Bá Colorist: Nick Filardi Letterer: Nate Piekos Cover Artist: Gabriel Bá Publication Date: October 03, 2018 Price: $3.99 Gerard Way & Gabriel Bá reunite! Faced with an increasing number of lunatics with superpowers eager to face off with his own wunderkind brood, Sir

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Photographer Spotlight: ChicagoConPics

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Jason Ernst is a common sight at Midwest conventions, however you’ve probably seen more of his camera than him. You only get brief glimpses of him as he sets up equipment and positions people for shots. If you haven’t seen him, then odds are pretty good that you’ve seen some of photos, as he is Chicagoconpics. As is normally the case, Jason’s photos from DragonCon caught my attention. He and his partner Kirsten took hundreds, if not thousands, of pictures that are insanely good. Here are a few I snatched, but you can find all of the albums for ChicagoConPics

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[Comic Book Review] Image Comics’ MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #12

PopCultHQ received a review copy of MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #12 from Image Comics. Available September 12th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing and art from Matt Wagner, colors by Brennan Wagner, and lettering from Dave Lanphear of A Larger World Studios. RELATED: [Comic Book Review] Image Comics’ MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #10 RELATED: [Comic Book Review] Image Comics’ MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #11 Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of…   MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #12 Writer: Matt Wagner Artist: Matt Wagner Colorist: Brennan Wagner Letterer: Dave Lanphear Cover Artist: Matt Wagner In Shops: September 12, 2018 SRP: $3.99 Two halves

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[Interview] ROAD TRIP TO HELL #1 – Nicole D’Andria Delivers Dark Comedy w/ the Devil, Demons & the Dead ~ Now on Kickstarter!

Officially launching its Kickstarter on Monday, September 10th, ROAD TRIP TO HELL is a new creator-owned series coming from the mind of writer/editor Nicole D’Andria. The script editor, marketing director & submissions editor at Action Lab Entertainment is bringing her own story to life and is utilizing the crowdfunding platform to make ROAD TRIP TO HELL a reality. And with only 24 hours into the campaign, it’s already reached nearly 40% of its funding target! The Comic Maven is teamed with artist Marco Maccagni (Vampblade), colorist Joaquin Pereyra (MediSin), and letterer Justin Birch (Miraculous Adventures of Ladybug & Cat Noir), and the

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A Charmed Life: A Conversation with Holly Marie Combs & Brian Krause at Wizard World Chicago

One of the big draws for fans at Wizard World Chicago this year was a Charmed reunion with Holly Marie Combs (Piper Halliwell) and Brian Krause (Leo Wyatt) appearing as guests. Friday afternoon, they had a panel in which they reminisced about the show, shared some of the favorites parts, and poked fun at each other plenty. Before the panel started and the stars come on stage, we were encouraged not to mention the CW show Charmed that will be premiering this fall. While Brian Krause has voiced his support of the show, and is all about trying to get

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Burt Reynolds – The Man, his Movies and his Mustache

“I always wanted to experience everything and go down swinging. Well, so far, so good. I know I’m old, but I feel young. And there’s one thing they can never take away: Nobody had more fun than I did.”– Burt Reynolds   Burt Reynolds, one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors, has driven his Trans Am to a better place. He passed away today, September 6, 2018. Leaving behind a legacy of top notch films, winning smiles and the mustache and memories of a legend. Coming from what some would describe as a humble beginning, Burt made his debut in the

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The Gathering: Book One of The Uprising Series

The Uprising Series tells the story of three freedom fighters and their friends in high — and low — places that come together to overthrow a vainglorious Emperor and his militaristic Cabal to restore the city, and the way of life, they once knew and loved. In The Gathering, Jamie Ryan has defected from the Cabal and has joined his former brothers-in-arms — Basile Perrinault and Kanoa Shinomura — to form a collective known as The Uprising. When an explosion leads to him crossing paths with Evanora Cunningham — a product of Jamie’s past — he discovers that The Uprising

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