[Cinema Sunday] “Escape From New York”

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With every science-fiction movie that comes out over the years, there are many kinds of heroes. There are heroes like Buckaroo Banzai, who are the sort of stand-up figure anyone can latch onto. There is also Han Solo, who is roguish but likable. And then there is Snake Plissken. A figure who is neither good nor bad, but simply looks out for only one person, himself. Escape From New York, a film that looms large in the genre of science-fiction, mainly because (to this reviewer) there isn’t a whole lot of science-fiction within this movie. There are technological advances to

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[Comic Book Review] Action Lab: Danger Zone’s ABERRANT #2

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of ABERRANT #2 from Action Lab Entertainment‘s Danger Zone imprint. Available Wednesday, July 18th, the creative team for this series features writing from Rylend Grant, art from Davi Leon Dias, colors by Iwan Joko Triyono, and lettering from HdE. RELATED: [Interview] The Creative Team Behind Action Lab: Danger Zone’s ABERRANT Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… ABERRANT #2 Writer: Rylend Grant Artists: Davi Leon Dias (Artist), Iwan Joko Triyono (Colorist), HdE (Letterer) After leaving the Army to join the ranks of Article 13, David is doggedly pursued by a mysterious group of mercenaries and his commanding officer/mentor makes

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[Convention] Are We Experiencing FlashbACTS to Another REWindCon?

Could we be FlashingbACT to another REWind disaster?

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[Comic Book Review] WEAPON H #5 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of WEAPON H #5 from Marvel Comics. Available July 18th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Greg Pak, art from Cory Smith, inks by Terry Pallot, Keith Champagne, Scott Hanna, and Walden Wong, colors by Morry Hollowell and Chris Sotomayor, and lettering from VC’s Joe Caramagna. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… WEAPON H #5 Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Cory Smith Inkers: Terry Pallot, Keith Champagne, Scott Hanna, and Walden Wong Colorist: Morry Hollowell and Chris Sotomayor Letterer: Joe Caramagna The Roxxon Corporation finally has its hands on the greatest experiment of the 21st century:

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[Comic Book Review] LIFE OF CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of LIFE OF CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 from Marvel Comics. Available July 18th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Margaret Stohl, art from Carlos Pacheco & Marguerite Sauvage (flashbacks), inks by Rafael Fonteriz, colors by Marcio Menyz, and lettering from VC’s Clayton Cowles. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… The Life Of Captain Marvel (2018) #1 (of 5) Writer: Margaret Stohl Artist: Carlos Pacheco, Marguerite Sauvage (flashbacks) Inker: Rafael Fonteriz Colorist: Marcio Menyz Letterer: Clayton Cowles THE DEFINITIVE ORIGIN OF CAPTAIN MARVEL! Carol Danvers was just a girl from the Boston suburbs who loved science and the

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[Comic Book Review] AVENGERS #5 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of AVENGERS #5 from Marvel Comics. Available July 18th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Jason Aaron, art from Ed McGuinness & Paco Medina, inks by Juan Vlasco w/ Mark Morales & Karl Story, colors by David Curiel, and lettering from VC’s Cory Petit. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… Avengers (2018-) #5 Writer: Jason Aaron Artists: Ed McGuinness, Paco Medina Inkers: Juan Vlasco w/ Mark Morales & Karl Story Colorist: David Curiel Letterer: Cory Petit Behold the wildest, most awe-inspiring team of Avengers ever assembled! But will it be enough to defeat the combined

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[Comic Book Review] ETHER: COPPER GOLEMS #3 from Dark Horse Comics

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of ETHER: COPPER GOLEMS #3 from Dark Horse Comics. Available July 18th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Matt Kindt and art by David Rubín. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… ETHER: COPPER GOLEMS #3 Writer: Matt Kindt Artist: David Rubín Cover Artists: David Rubín, Marcos Martín Genre: Science-Fiction, Action/Adventure Publication Date: July 18, 2018 Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries Price: $3.99 Matt Kindt! David Rubin! From New York Times bestselling Mind MGMT creator Matt Kindt and Black Hammers David Rubin comes this fantasy adventure about a science-minded hero intent on keeping the

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[Comic Book Review] IMMORTAL HULK #3 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of IMMORTAL HULK #3 from Marvel Comics. Available July 18th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Al Ewing, art from Joe Bennett, inks by Ruy José, colors by Paul Mounts, and lettering from VC’s Cory Petit. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… IMMORTAL HULK #3 Written by Al Ewing Art by Joe Bennett Inks by Ruy José Colors by Paul Mounts Letters by VC’s Cory Petit Guest Creators: Leonardo Romero, Paul Hornschemeier, Marguerite Sauvage, Garry Brown Main Cover by Alex Ross Variant Cover by Mahmud A. Asrar and Edgar Delgado Page Count:

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[Comic Book Review] Valiant’s NINJA-K #9

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of NINJA-K #9 from Valiant Entertainment. Available July 18th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Christos Gage, art from Juan José Ryp, colors by Jordie Bellaire, and lettering from Dave Lanphear of A Larger World Studios. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… NINJA-K #9 Written by Christos Gage Art by Juan José Ryp Colors by Jordie Bellaire Letters by A Larger World Studios Cover A by Carmen Carnero Cover B by Alan Quah Interlocking Variant by Clayton Crain Ninjak Icon Variant by Adam Pollina Pre-Order Edition by Jesse Hamm The super

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[Comic Book Review] Image Comics’ MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #10 (of 15)

PopCultHQ received a review copy of MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #10 from Image Comics. Available July 18th, 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. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #10 Writer: Matt Wagner Artist: Matt Wagner Colorist: Brennan Wagner Letterer: Dave Lanphear Cover Artist: Matt Wagner In Shops: July 18, 2018 SRP: $3.99 With his family torn apart and their home destroyed, Kevin Matchstick is left to his own limited resources to try and save them

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