[Comic Book Review] Marvel Comics’ DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #5

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #5 from Marvel Comics. Available August 15th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Cullen Bunn, art from Mark Bagley, inks by John Dell and JP Mayer, colors by Edgar Delgado and Dono Sánchez Almara, and lettering from VC’s Joe Sabino. RELATED: [Comic Book Review] DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #1 from Marvel Comics RELATED: [Comic Book Review] DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #2 from Marvel Comics RELATED: [Comic Book Review] DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #3 from Marvel Comics RELATED: [Comic Book Review] DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #4 from Marvel Comics ~~~~~ Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #5 Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist:

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[Comic Book Review] Marvel Comics’ TONY STARK: IRON MAN #3

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of TONY STARK: IRON MAN #3 from Marvel Comics. Available August 15th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Dan Slott, art from Valerio Schiti, colors by Edgar Delgado and Rachelle Rosenberg, and lettering from VC’s Travis Lanham. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… TONY STARK: IRON MAN #3 Writer: Dan Slott Artist: Valerio Schiti Colorists: Edgar Delgado, Rachelle Rosenberg Letterer: Travis Lanham Cover Artist: Alexander Lozano NON-PLAYER CHARACTER ASSASSINATION! What is MACHINE MAN’S problem with (our) IRON MAN of 2018? When TONY STARK unveils his latest innovation, the Great eScape, AARON STACK realizes what it will mean

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[Comic Book Review] Image Comics’ MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #11

PopCultHQ received a review copy of MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #11 from Image Comics. Available August 15th, 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 Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of…   MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #11 Writer: Matt Wagner Artist: Matt Wagner Colorist: Brennan Wagner Letterer: Dave Lanphear Cover Artist: Matt Wagner In Shops: August 15, 2018 SRP: $3.99 Desperation leads Kevin Matchstick to follow an elusive trail in the search

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[Interview] Get to Know Wizard World PR Manager Jerry Milani

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If you have ever spoken with Wizard World regarding a press release, asked to interview a guest, or applied for a press pass, then odds are pretty good that you have spoken with Jerry Milani. Jerry Milani is a freelance writer and public relations executive who has worked in P.R. for more than twenty-five years. He has worked with college and conference sports media relations, the International Fight League, USA Wrestling, and Wizard World. When he’s not working PR or media relations, he can be found announcing games for the Caldwell University football and basketball broadcasts, writing sports-related articles for numerous sites,

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[Comic Book Review] Dark Horse’s WAR BEARS #1

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of WAR BEARS #1 from Dark Horse Comics. Available on Wednesday, September 5th, the issue features a story from Margaret Atwood & Ken Steacy, and illustrations from Ken Steacy. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… War Bears #1  Writer: Margaret Atwood Artist: Ken Steacy Cover Artist: Ken Steacy Publication Date: September 5, 2018 From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Handmaid’s Tale, comes this historical fiction graphic novel tracing the Golden Age of comic books. Oursonette, a fictional Nazi-fighting superheroine, is created at the peak of World War II by comic book creator Al Zurakowski who dreams of

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[Book Review] ‘A Hymn Before Battle’ by John Ringo

With the Earth in the path of the rapacious Posleen, the peaceful and friendly races of the Galactic Federation offer their resources to help the backward Terrans—for a price. Humanity now has three worlds to defend. As Earth’s armies rush into battle and special operations units scout alien worlds, the humans begin to learn a valuable lesson: You can protect yourself from your enemies, but may the Lord save you from your allies. A Hymn Before Battle is the first novel in John Ringo‘s Legacy of the Aldenata series. Earth finally encounters alien life, unfortunately the Galactics are only here to tell us that they’ve been

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The Batman Actors: Ranked from Worst to Best

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Every comic fan will have an opinion when it comes to the best and worst Batman actors. While many might think Christian Bale was the best Bruce Wayne/Batman of all time, others might be a bigger fan of Adam West or (controversially) Val Kilmer. See if you share the following opinion as we rank the Batman actors from worst to best. Lewis Wilson Lewis Wilson was the first Batman to hit the big screen, starring in the 15-chapter serial for Columbia pictures in 1943. His role came only four years after Batman first appeared in Detective Comics. While Wilson might

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[Cinema Sunday] “Weird Science” – Science + Hormones = John Hughes Classic

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After taking a delightful break last week to honor Kevin Smith’s birthday, it’s back to business and some of the most awesome and outrageous sci-fi movies of the 80’s. Today, it’s a jump back to 1985, to the mid-road point of the decade. Presented here are the musings on a film that is equal parts comedy and science-fiction, with some of the finest cast and a masterful director behind it all. This will make people laugh and laugh again. This is…Weird Science. People hear the title and they probably think, “Isn’t that the movie with the two guys and the

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[Convention] Riddikulus! Disappointment in Scotland at The School of Witchcraft & Wizardry Event

When a convention starts deleting comments and reviews, that gets my attention. Deleting comments and reviews made by trolls, containing inappropriate language, or those divulging personal information is completely acceptable. However, deleting any and all negative comments or reviews related to your page shows that you might have something to hide. One such convention was held in Scotland over the weekend of August 3rd. The School of Witchcraft & Wizardry, hosted by For the Love of Fantasy, was a Harry Potter-themed event held in Musselburgh, Midlothian, about 10 miles (16 km) outside of Edinburgh. Harry Potter has a very avid

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[Comic Book Review] Marvel’s FANTASTIC FOUR (2018) #1

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of FANTASTIC FOUR (2018) #1 from Marvel Comics. Available August 8th, 2018, the creative team for this issue features writing from Dan Slott, art from Sara Pichelli w/ Elisabetta D’Amico, Simone Bianchi, and Skottie Young, colors by Marte Gracia, Simone Bianchi, Marco Russo, and Jeremy Treece, and lettering from VC’s Joe Caramagna. RELATED: [Preview] Marvel’s 8/8 Release: FANTASTIC FOUR (2018) #1 Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… FANTASTIC FOUR (2018) #1 Written by Dan Slott Art by Sara Pichelli w/ Elisabetta D’Amico, Simone Bianchi, Skottie Young Colors by Marte Gracia, Simone Bianchi, Marco Russo, Jeremy Treece Letters by Joe Caramagna Main Cover by

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