[Comic Book Review] Image Comics’ VS #5 (of 5)

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of VS #5 from Image Comics. Available this Wednesday, July 18th on New Comic Book Day (NCBD), the issue features writing from Iván Brandon, interior art by Esad Ribić, colors by Nic Klein, Ive Svorcina, and Em Roberts, letters from Aditya Bidikar, and designs by Tom Muller. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… VS #5 Writer: Iván Brandon Artist: Esad Ribić Colorists: Nic Klein, Ive Svorcina, Em Roberts Letterer: Aditya Bidikar Designs: Tom Muller Cover Artists: Esad Ribić, Tom Muller Available: July 18th, 2018 SRP: $3.99 Satta Flynn is off the grid but not out of the game. As the forces

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[Cinema Sunday] RoboCop – Part Man, Part Machine, All Cop

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Cop movies are something that will never go out of style. And neither will science-fiction movies with robots in them either. But a science-fiction movie about a robot (or android) cop? Now that is something that will only come around once or twice and, if done right, each time make one heck of a splash. That is why a film like RoboCop (and its 2014 remake), will remain firmly entrenched in the hearts and minds of people for generations to come. RoboCop is one of those ideas that when it takes off, it takes off a big way. Big enough

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[Book Review] ‘Sins of Her Father’ by Mike Kupari

THE RAZOR’S EDGE OF TYRANNY AND FREEDOM THE EXILED LEADER: He was known as the Butcher of Jonasport. Zander Krycek made a choice that saved his world of Ithaca, but doomed his reputation and banished him to a planet far, far away. THE EVIL EMPIRE: The Orlov Combine intends to swallow Ithaca in the same way they have devoured so many worlds, creating a “company planet” where the residents are litle beter than slaves. THE DAUGHTER: Adisa Masozi never knew her father, but was taught he was a monster. Now she must reclaim her father’s legacy of leadership. And the

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[Comic Book Review] DC Comics’ SUPERMAN (2018) #1

PopCultHQ had the opportunity to look at SUPERMAN (2018) #1 from DC Comics. Available July 11th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Brian Michael Bendis, pencils from Joe Prado, inks by Ivan Reis, colors by Alex Sinclair, and lettering from Josh Reed. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… SUPERMAN (2018) #1 Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Pencils: Joe Prado Inks: Ivan Reis Colors: Alex Sinclair Letters: Josh Reed A bold new chapter for the greatest superhero of all time begins here as the superstar team of writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Ivan Reis begin their run on the all-new

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[Comic Book Review] Marvel Comics’ X-23 (2018) #1

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of X-23 (2018) #1 from Marvel Comics. Available July 11th, 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. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… X-23 (2018) #1 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 returns to her roots as X-23 to make sure

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[Comic Book Review] Marvel Comics’ AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) #1

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) #1 from Marvel Comics. Available July 11th, 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. Here’s PopCultHQ’s review of… AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) #1 Writer: Nick Spencer Artist: Ryan Ottley Inker: Cliff Rathburn Colorist: Laura Martin Letterer: Joe Caramagna An alien invasion hits New York City and the only one who can stop it is…Spider-Man?! And if even that’s not enough, you’ll see a new roommate, new love interests –

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[Comic Book Review] Marvel Comics’ DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #3

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #3 from Marvel Comics. Available July 11th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Cullen Bunn, art from Mark Bagley, inks by John Dell, colors by Edgar Delgado and Dono Sánchez Almara, and lettering from VC’s Joe Sabino. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #3 Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Mark Bagley Inker: John Dell Colorists: Edgar Delgado, Dono Sánchez Almara Letterer: Joe Sabino Cover Artists: Mark Bagley Iban Coello In Shops: July 11th, 2018 SRP: $3.99 Deadpool’s adventure in New Orleans continues, and the locals want to test their might against the Merc with

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[Comic Book Review] Valiant’s BRITANNIA: LOST EAGLES OF ROME #1

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of BRITANNIA: LOST EAGLES OF ROME #1 from Valiant Entertainment. Available July 25th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Peter Milligan, art from Robert Gill, colors from José Villarrubia & Diego Rodriguez, and lettering from Dave Sharpe. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… BRITANNIA: LOST EAGLES OF ROME #1 (of 4) Written by Peter Milligan Art by Robert Gill Colors by José Villarrubia with Diego Rodriguez Letters by Dave Sharpe Cover A by Cary Nord (MAY182072) Cover B by Brian Thies (MAY182073) Variant Cover by David Mack (MAY182074) B&W Sketch Variant by Cary Nord

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[Comic Book Review] BLOODSHOT SALVATION #11 from Valiant Entertainment

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of BLOODSHOT SALVATION #11 from Valiant Entertainment. Available July 11th, 2018, the creative team for this series 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 #11 (NEW ARC! “THE BOOK OF REVELATIONS” – PART 2) 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 Whilce Portacio Pre-Order Variant by Ryan Bodenheim $3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ On Sale JULY

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[Cinema Sunday] ‘Flash Gordon’ – Savior of the Universe

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If there was a more summer fun movie to relax with, it’ll be a hard time to find one more so than this. Flash Gordon is one the great science-fiction works of the 80’s. It personifies so much of the decade: clever cinematography, zany special effects, a power cast, outrageously awesome soundtrack. This work has stood the test of time, critics and as such, is beloved by fans today. Never before had any movie gone through such a chaotic procedure for acquiring its director. Producer Dino De Laurentiis obtained the film rights for the project years before actual shooting began.

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