[Cinema Sunday] ‘The Last Starfighter’ – Space Opera Extraordinaire

What person doesn’t enjoy a good space adventure? Soaring through the far reaches of the great expanses, helming a vessel of unbelievable measure and going on all sorts of daring adventures. These are the things that dreams can be made of, the stuff of wishes and fantasies brought to life. For some people, it’s a part of daily life. And for others, it’s the chance to be more than what they ever thought they possibly could be. Such is the case with this 1984 space opera delight The Last Starfighter. Directed by Nick Castle (actor/director famed for playing Michael Myers

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[Comic Book Review] JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK (2018) #1 from DC Comics

PopCultHQ had the opportunity to look at JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK (2018) #1 from DC Comics. Available July 25th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from James Tynion IV, pencils from Alvaro Martínez Bueno, inks by Raül Fernandez, colors by Brad Anderson, and lettering from Rob Leigh. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK (2018) #1 Written by James Tynion IV Pencils by Alvaro Martínez Bueno Inks by Raül Fernandez Colors by Brad Anderson Letters by Rob Leigh From the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE: NO JUSTICE! Earth’s magic once belonged to them. Now they want the magic back. But

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[Comic Book Review] X-23 (2018) #2 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of X-23 (2018) #2 from Marvel Comics. Available July 25th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Mariko Tamaki, art from Juann Cabal, colors by Nolan Woodard, and lettering from VC’s Cory Petit. RELATED: [Comic Book Review] Marvel Comics’ X-23 (2018) #1 Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… X-23 (2018) #2 Writer: Mariko Tamaki Artist: Juann Cabal Colorist: Nolan Woodard Letterer: Cory Petit Cloned from a warrior, raised as a killer, Laura Kinney has gone through hell and come out the other side a hero. After a stint as the All-New Wolverine, she

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[Comic Book Review] PUNISHER #228 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of PUNISHER #228 from Marvel Comics. Available July 25th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Matthew Rosenberg, art from Guiu Vilanova, colors by Lee Loughridge, and lettering from VC’s Cory Petit. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… PUNISHER #228 Writer: Matthew Rosenberg Artist: Guiu Vilanova Colorist: Lee Loughridge Letterer: Cory Petit Cover Artist: Clayton Crain It’s all come down to this. Frank’s used the War Machine armor to cross lines from which he can never come back. Some people have taken Frank’s actions personally. One of those people is Tony Stark. SUIT UP! It’s

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[Comic Book Review] MR. & MRS. X #1 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of MR. & MRS. X #1 from Marvel Comics. Available July 25th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Kelly Thompson, art from Oscar Bazaldua, colors by Frank D’Armata, and lettering from VC’s Joe Sabino. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… MR. & MRS. X #1 Writer: Kelly Thompson Artist: Oscar Bazaldua Colorist: Frank D’Armata Letterer: Joe Sabino Cover Artist: Terry Dodson LOVE & MARRIAGE PART 1! Straight from the pages of X-MEN GOLD…to the surprise of everyone, the Marvel Universe’s hottest couple has finally tied the knot! In their extraordinary lives, they’ve faced nearly every

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[Comic Book Review] SENTRY (2018) #2 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of SENTRY (2018) #2 from Marvel Comics. Available July 25th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Jeff Lemire, art from Kim Jacinto & Joshua Cassara, colors by Rain Beredo, and lettering from VC’s Travis Lanham. RELATED: [Comic Book Review] SENTRY (2018) #1 from Marvel Comics Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… SENTRY (2018) #2 Writer: Jeff Lemire Artists: Kim Jacinto & Joshua Cassara Colorist:  Rain Beredo Letterer: Travis Lanham Cover Artist: Bryan Hitch In Shops: July 25th, 2018 SRP: $3.99 Someone or something has invaded Sentry World, and now Bob Reynolds finds himself in a race against

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[Comic Book Review] AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) #2 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) #2 from Marvel Comics. Available July 25th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Nick Spencer, art from Ryan Ottley, inks by Cliff Rathburn, colors by Laura Martin, and lettering from VC’s Joe Caramagna. RELATED: [Comic Book Review] AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) #1 from Marvel Comics Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) #2 Writer: Nick Spencer Artist: Ryan Ottley Inker: Cliff Rathburn Colorist: Laura Martin Letterer: Joe Caramagna Cover Artist: Ryan Ottley A revelation from the past puts Peter Parker’s job, relationships, and whole life in jeopardy while an alien

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[Comic Book Review] Marvel Comics’ DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #4

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #4 from Marvel Comics. Available July 25th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Cullen Bunn, art from Mark Bagley, inks by John Dell and Roberto Poggi, 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 ~~~~~ Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #4 Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Mark Bagley Inker: John Dell, Roberto Poggi Colorists: Edgar Delgado, Dono

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[Comic Book Review] Oni Press’ RICK AND MORTY™ #40

PopCultHQ received a review copy of Rick and Morty #40 from Oni Press. Available July 25th, the creative team for this series features writing from Kyle Starks and Josh Trujillo, art from Marc Ellerby and Rii Abrego, colors by Sarah Stern, and lettering from Crank!. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… RICK AND MORTY™ #40 Writers: Kyle Starks and Josh Trujillo Artists: Marc Ellerby and Rii Abrego Colorist: Sarah Stern Letterer: Crank! Cover Artists: Marc Ellerby with Sarah Stern (Cover A), Natalie Riess (Cover B) Age Rating: Teen, 16+ Genre: Sci-Fi/Humor Page Count: 32 Price: $3.99 Rick and Morty are locked in a lethal battle royale,

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[Comic Book Review] ARCHIE MEETS BATMAN ’66 #2 from Archie Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of ARCHIE MEETS BATMAN ’66 #2 from Archie Comics. Available on Wednesday, August 15th, the series features writing from Jeff Parker and Michael Moreci, pencils by Dan Parent, inks from J. Bone, colors by Kelly Fitzpatrick, and letters from Jack Morelli. RELATED:  [Comic Book Review] ARCHIE MEETS BATMAN ’66 #1 from Archie Comics Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… ARCHIE MEETS BATMAN ’66 #2 Script: Jeff Parker, Michael Moreci Art: Dan Parent, J. Bone, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Jack Morelli Main Cover Artists: Michael Allred with Laura Allred Variant Covers: Rick Burchett and Rosario “Tito” Peña, Matthew Dow Smith, Robert Hack, Wilfredo Torres and

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