[Theatre Review/Interview] From Page to Stage: Lifeline Theatre’s Adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere

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PopCultHQ recently viewed a performance of Lifeline Theatre‘s staging of Neil Gaiman‘s novel Neverwhere. Be sure to check out Lifeline Theatre’s website and catch a performance of Neverwhere before it closes on August 12th. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… …including interviews with cast members Jose Nateras and Samantha Newcomb! PopCultHQ’s Theatrical Review:  Neverwhere Neverwhere is the story of Richard Mayhew, a young man in London who through a simple act of kindness finds himself thrust into the world of London Below, a place of magic, wonder and danger. It is through this dark world Richard must travel while unraveling a mystery

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[Comic Book Review] X-MEN GOLD #33 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of X-MEN GOLD #33 from Marvel Comics. Available August 1st, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Marc Guggenheim, art from Michele Bandini, colors by Erick Arciniega, and lettering from VC’s Cory Petit. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… X-MEN GOLD #33 Writer:  Marc Guggenheim Artist: Michele Bandini Colorist: Erick Arciniega Letterer: Cory Petit Cover Artist: Phil Noto In Shops: Aug 01, 2018 SRP: $3.99 Rated T+ • Storm returns to the Kenyan village that once worshipped her as a goddess! • But now, with her Stormcaster hammer, it’s true…isn’t it? • The truth

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[Comic Book Review] WEAPON X #21 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of WEAPON X #21 from Marvel Comics. Available August 1st, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente, art from Ricardo López Ortiz, colors by Frank D’Armata, and lettering from VC’s Joe Caramagna. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… WEAPON X #21 Writers: Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente Artist: Ricardo López Ortiz Colorist: Frank D’Armata Letterer: Joe Caramagna Main Cover Artist: Rahzzah THE EXPLOSIVE CONCLUSION OF “TEAM WEAPON X”! What began as a team of circumstance reaches its only logical conclusion: A GRAVE! Warpath and Old Man Logan aren’t long for this

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[Comic Book Review] SPAWN #288 from Image Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of SPAWN #288 from Image Comics. Available Wednesday, August 1st, the creative team for this series features writing from Todd McFarlane, art from Jason Shawn Alexander, colors by Lee Loughridge, and lettering from Tom Orzechowski. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… SPAWN #288 Writer: Todd McFarlane Artist: Jason Shawn Alexander Colors: Lee Loughridge Letters: Tom Orzechowski Cover Artist: Francesco Mattina Variant Covers: Francesco Mattina, Todd McFarlane Published: August 1, 2018 Age Rating: T Digital : $2.99 Print: $2.99 Spawn, the escaped felon, goes on national television to expose his enemies. PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: SPAWN #288 Today I was

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[Convention] Another Convention Failure – Estes Park Comic Con

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There are hundreds, probably thousands of cautionary tales out there regarding bad conventions. Every week you hear about conventions that have failed. Some of these are due to bad organization, some just due to a variety of circumstances, others are because they are run by con artists. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to spot which conventions will fail. But it is easy to spot when a celebrity is upset with one. To all my colleagues out there who are booking conventions.. DO NOT do any shows with Paul or Karine Villiano. They have recently stiffed myself and several guests who

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[Comic Book Review] IMMORTAL HULK #4 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of IMMORTAL HULK #4 from Marvel Comics. Available August 1st, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Al Ewing, art from Joe Bennett, inks by Ruy José Santos, colors by Paul Mounts, and lettering from VC’s Cory Petit. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… IMMORTAL HULK #4 Written by Al Ewing Art by Joe Bennett Inks by Ruy José Santos Colors by Paul Mounts Letters by VC’s Cory Petit Main Cover by Alex Ross Page Count: 23 Pages Print Release Date: August 1st, 2018 Walter Langkowski is an ex-football star, a space diplomat

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[Comic Book Review] DEATH OF THE INHUMANS #2 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of DEATH OF THE INHUMANS #2 from Marvel Comics. Available August 1st, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Donny Cates, art from Ariel Olivetti, colors by Jordie Bellaire, and lettering from Clayton Cowles. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… DEATH OF THE INHUMANS #2 Writer: Donny Cates Artist: Ariel Olivetti Colorist: Jordie Bellaire Letterer: Clayton Cowles Main Cover Artist: Kaare Andrews In Shops: Aug 01, 2018 SRP: $3.99 Rated T+ JOIN OR DIE! Attilan died screaming without its king. Now Black Bolt sets out for vengeance against the Kree – and leads the last

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[Comic Book Review] INFINITY WARS #1 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of INFINITY WARS (2018) #1  from Marvel Comics. Available August 1st, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Gerry Duggan, art from Mike Deodato Jr., colors by Frank Martin Jr., and lettering from VC’s Cory Petit. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… INFINITY WARS #1 (of 6) Written by Gerry Duggan Art by Mike Deodato Jr. Colors by Frank Martin Letters by Cory Petit Main Cover Artists: Mike Deodato Jr. & Frank Martin Jr. As the Infinity Stones come to Earth, so too comes the war for control over them. But none who wield

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[Comic Book Review] COSMIC GHOST RIDER #2 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of COSMIC GHOST RIDER (2018) #2 from Marvel Comics. Available August 1st, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Donny Cates, art from Dylan Burnett, colors by Antonio Fabela, and lettering from Clayton Cowles. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… COSMIC GHOST RIDER (2018) #2 Writer: Donny Cates Artist: Dylan Burnett Colorist: Antonio Fabela Letterer: Clayton Cowles Main Cover Artists: Geoff Shaw & Antonio Fabela Published: August 01, 2018 Rating: Rated T+ The Rider is out to change the universe for the better, starting with an idea so simple he cannot believe no

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[Comic Book Review] GO TEAM VENTURE! THE ART AND MAKING OF THE VENTURE BROS. HC from Dark Horse Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of GO TEAM VENTURE! THE ART AND MAKING OF THE VENTURE BROS. HC  from Dark Horse Comics. Available August NOW, the creative team for this hardcover features writing from Jackson Publick, Doc Hammer, and Ken Plume, and artwork from Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… GO TEAM VENTURE! THE ART AND MAKING OF THE VENTURE BROS. HC Writer: Jackson Publick, Doc Hammer, Ken Plume Artist: Jackson Publick, Doc Hammer Genre: Art Book Publication Date: July 18, 2018 Format: FC, 376 pages; HC, 9” x 12” SRP: $39.99 Age range: 14 Ken

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