[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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[Comic Book Review] Oni Press’ SHADOW ROADS #2

PopCultHQ received a review copy of SHADOW ROADS #2 from Oni Press. Available August 8th, the creative team for this series features writing from Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt, art from A.C. Zamudio, colors by Carlos N. Zamudio, and lettering from Crank!. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… Shadow Roads #2 Writers: Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt Artist: A.C. Zamudio Colorist: Carlos N. Zamudio Letterer: Crank! Cover Artists: A.C. Zamudio with Carlos N. Zamudio Age Rating: Young Adult Genre: Fantasy/Adventure Price: $3.99 Page Count: 32 Henry and Barry find themselves in the presence of the enigmatic Buzzard Clan, where they meet an unexpected chief who

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[Comic Book Review] Valiant’s BLOODSHOT SALVATION #12

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of BLOODSHOT SALVATION #12 from Valiant Entertainment. Available August 8th, 2018, the creative team for this issue features writing from Jeff Lemire, art from Doug Braithwaite, colors from Jordie Bellaire, and lettering from Simon Bowland. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… BLOODSHOT SALVATION #12 Written by Jeff Lemire Art by Doug Braithwaite Colors by Jordie Bellaire Letters by Simon Bowland Cover A by Kenneth Rocafort Cover B by Renato Guedes Bloodshot Icon Variant by MD Bright Pre-Order Edition Variant by Ryan Bodenheim $3.99 | 32 pgs. | VALIANT PREMIUM | T+ On Sale AUGUST 8th Bloodshot has traveled from the

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[Cinema Sunday] “Clerks” – Kevin Smith’s First Film

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Hello and welcome to another round of Cinema Sunday. As you may have noticed, today is a departure from the normal meal of 80’s sci-fi masterpieces, to bring musings on another film and, more importantly, a man who is a truly great and genius director, screenwriter, and actor. Several days ago, on August 2nd, Kevin Smith turned a whopping 48 years old. And this is a huge deal because several months ago, the world and nerd communities nearly lost this colossus of a creator to the most serious of heart attacks out there, the Widow Maker. But by the grace

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[Comic Book Review] STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI ADAPTATION #5 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI ADAPTATION #5 from Marvel Comics. Available August 1st, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Gary Whitta, art from Michael Walsh, colors by Mike Spicer, and lettering from VC’s Travis Lanham. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI ADAPTATION #5 Written by Gary Whitta Art by Michael Walsh Colors by Mike Spicer Letters by Travis Lanham Cover by Paolo Rivera Release Date: August 1, 2018 Page Count: 23 SRP: $3.99 REY CONFRONTS SNOKE AS THE RESISTANCE FACES EXTINCTION! KYLO REN brings REY before the SUPREME LEADER

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