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[Comic Book Review] CAPTAIN AMERICA (2018) #3 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of CAPTAIN AMERICA #3 from Marvel Comics. Available September 5th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Ta-Nehisi Coates, art from Leinil Francis Yu, inks by Gerry Alanguilan, colors by Sunny Gho, and lettering from VC’s Joe Caramagna. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… Captain America (2018) #3 Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates Art by Leinil Francis Yu Inks by Gerry Alanguilan Colors by Sunny Gho Letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna Main Cover by Alex Ross WINTER IN AMERICA continues! Cap and the Black Panther embark on a daring raid into the heart

[Creator Spotlight] PopCultHQ’s Artist of the Month – September 2018: Dan Parent

Interview

I’ve been wanting to interview artist Dan Parent for some time now. From the numerous titles to his credit at Archie Comics, the sweet variant cover artwork he’s produced, and his Die Kitty Die comic series, the graduate of The Kubert School’s commitment to quality, fun comics is unprecendented. Each week when new previews are distributed to press, I am constantly amazed at Dan’s ability to deliver the iconic look for the classic Archie characters, all while giving them a 21st century update, allowing them to continue to carry the wholesome tradition of the beloved comics for current and future generations.

[Interview] Writer Brian Wood of TERMINATOR: SECTOR WAR from Dark Horse Comics

Comic Books, Interview

Brian Wood: New York Times best-selling author, television creator, comic book writer. Already known for his brilliant runs on DMZ, Briggs Land, and Sword Daughter, Wood has also been writing some of the best licensed sci-fi at Dark Horse Comics. The storyteller is now delving into the world of Terminator, expanding the decades-long franchise with an exciting premise. Teaming with artist Jeff Stokely (The Spire, Six-Gun Gorilla), the new four-issue series is entitled Terminator: Sector War. PopCultHQ had the privilege to speak with the creator thanks to the awesome team at Dark Horse (Thanks, Dustin!). Learn more about Brian, his new miniseries,

[Interview] Get to Know Comic Book Writer Howard Chaykin

Comic Books, Conventions, Interview

Comics have undergone many an evolution and some have even experienced a genesis over the years. From the “shining” capes and costumes of the 1940s, to the nitty gritty ‘darkness’ of the 1980s, comics will continue to evolve and change, and yes even have new beginnings as well. Howard Chaykin has been a mainstay of the industry for years. Contributing to a variety of comic book genres over the decades, he is best remembered for such work as American Flagg, Blackhawk, Black Kiss and Twilight. Now, Howard working on a new series with Image Comics entitled Hey Kids! Comics!. PopCultHQ

[Interview] Creators Susan Beneville & Brian Hess of the New All-Ages Fantasy Adventure NIX

Interview

The feud between the Empyreal Clans of Foratalam erupted into open battle. Ultimately, Cathain, the cruel and calculating leader of the Wyvern Clan, was defeated by Finnian the Fair, heroic leader of the Gryphons. The Wyverns were all exiled, but Nix, Cathain’s only child, paid the highest price: “death.” Now, bound to the world but forever separate from it, Nix sees her chance for justice when a new Gryphon is born. UPDATE: NIX is now LIVE on Webtoons! Check out Ep. 1 – “Nix’s Song” NOW! The dynamic (creative) duo are back! Writer Susan Beneville (Princeless: Girls Rock/Girls Leadership Anthology) and

[Interview] Get to Know Comic Book Artist Ant Lucia

Conventions, Interview

DC Comics is a company long heralded for taking its beloved characters and putting different and unique spins on them. From the Elseworlds titles of the 1990s to Mark Millar’s Superman: Red Son miniseries, various writers and artists have taken these legendary heroes and villains and re-fashioned them in ways that sometimes seem different and strange. Yet ultimately, they are just as enjoyable to read and appreciate as their mainstream counterparts. DC Bombshells is such a re-fashioning, spun from the mind of Ant Lucia. Initially starting out as a series of pin-up girl statues from DC Collectibles, comics writer Marguerite

[Interview] Get to Know Voice Actors Maurice LaMarche and Rob Paulsen

Cartoons are as much a part of popular culture as comic books and superheroes. Even today, kids enjoy sitting down and watching animated programs with their favorite characters that make them laugh and smile. Maurice LaMarche and Rob Paulsen are two men who have devoted their lives to voicing cartoon characters and providing endless laughter and enjoyment to people. They are veterans of an industry built upon creativity, entertainment, and imagination. The characters they have voiced on various shows over the years makes them household names with parents and children alike. But perhaps their greatest show and roles are

[Comic Book Review] Archie Comics’ ARCHIE 1941 #1

Comic Books

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of ARCHIE 1941 #1 from Archie Comics. Available on Wednesday, September 12th, the series features writing from Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn, art by Peter Krause, colors by Kelly Fitzpatrick, and letters from Jack Morelli. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… ARCHIE 1941 #1 (OF 5) Script: Mark Waid, Brian Augustyn Art: Peter Krause, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Jack Morelli Main Cover Artist: Peter Krause Variant Cover Artists: Sanya Anwar, Francesco Francavilla, Dave Johnson, Aaron Lopresti On Sale Date: 9/12 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S. THE HISTORIC, GROUND-BREAKING MINI-SERIES STARTS HERE! Archie has been around for over 75 years

[Cinema Sunday] John Carpenters’ “The Thing” – Monster from Above

History, Movies / TV

Throughout the course of the summer, all manner of 80’s sci-fi has been covered with these articles. Straight up sci-fi-, space opera, sci-fi/comedy, etc. But not horror sci-fi, at least nothing else besides Aliens. So today, things are about to get very scary. Bump-in-the-night monster scary. So hold on to something and get ready. It’s time for a look at John Carpenter’s 1982 classic The Thing. Any movie that has made as big an impact as The Thing has, carries with it a large and vast backstory. For John Carpenter’s movie, there was a lot of previous material. First and

[Convention] Izumicon Cancelled?

Conventions

It appears that another convention has fallen. Izumicon was scheduled for the weekend of August 31st through September 2nd in Midwest City, Oklahoma. I guess you could technically say it hasn’t been cancelled, but rumors have been circulating for a few days and it shows all the signs of a cancelled convention. As of August 5th, the website still had active links, and even showed deadlines for hotel reservations and volunteer applications. As of August 13th, the Contact Us link was showing all positions vacant, and it still does today. The Eventbrite page has also been modified to stop selling