[Cinema Sunday] ‘Tron’ – Saving The World with Computers

These days, computers and video games are a major part of everyday life. We use them for such simple tasks, like checking messages, planning events, shopping. But there was a time a few decades ago when computers, and the games played on them, were a bright and shiny thing. Computers were a symbol of the new tomorrow, being utilized to help plan the world of today. And video games, while taken for granted now due to high access on all devices, were a major recreation and means of escape in the 1980s. Home consoles and arcade cabinets and even simple

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[Creator Spotlight] PopCultHQ’s Writer of the Month – June 2018: Fred Van Lente

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PopCultHQ is kicking off 2018 in a new way. Each month, we’ll be selecting Comic Book Creators of the Month and interview them for a spotlight article. For June 2018’s Writer of the Month, we chose Fred Van Lente. When I began my research of Fred Van Lente’s work as a writer in the comic book industry, I was not prepared for the massive list of credits to his name. I will note that this article does feature a combined 387 comic book covers in slideshows featuring the award-winning writer’s work. And that’s not counting a considerable amount of one-shots, appearances,

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[Spotlight] PopCultHQ Interviews Writer Matt Kindt of Valiant’s Summer Mega-Event HARBINGER WARS 2!

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Valiant Entertainment‘s shared superhero universe is one of the facets which set apart the publisher from other indies. For 25 years, the characters Bloodshot, Eternal Warrior, X-O Manowar, Ninjak, Shadowman, Rai, H.A.R.D. Corps, Archer & Armstrong, and the Harbingers have become well-established and fleshed out into iconic characters within the comic book industry. But it’s that “shared” aspect which leads to outstanding crossovers and tie-ins that can affect all titles, ultimately impacting the state of any given series’ direction while also honing in on a new campaign or focus for the company. Whether it’s 4001 A.D., Book of Death, Armor Hunters,

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[Book Review] THE LEGEND OF ZELDA ENCYCLOPEDIA from Dark Horse Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia from Dark Horse Comics. Available this Wednesday, June 20th, this comprehensive guide features 328 pages of everything from the original series up to and including Twilight Princess! Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of the NCBD debut of… The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia This 328-page book is an exhaustive guide to The Legend of Zelda from the original The Legend of Zelda to Twilight Princess HD. A comprehensive collection of enemies and items, potions to poes, an expansion of the lore touched upon in Hyrule Historia, concept art, screencaps, maps, main characters and how they relate, languages, and much,

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[Interview] PopCultHQ Chats w/ Rafer Roberts & Kristen Gudsnuk of the Upcoming Series MODERN FANTASY at Dark Horse Comics

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Magic Meets the Modern World in a Hilarious New Series from Kristen Gudsnuk and Rafer Roberts! It’s a fantasy adventure coupled with the comical monotony and vicissitudes of life and it’s coming to Dark Horse Comics this June! After releasing HENCHGIRL with the publisher last year, creator Kristen Gudsnuk returns with a new project and she’s teamed up with writer Rafer Roberts (A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG), making his debut at DHC! After interviewing Kristen at NYCC last year about HENCHGIRL and with my love of Rafer Roberts run on A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG at Valiant,

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[Comic Book Review] Gene Ha’s MAE Vol. 1 from Lion Forge’s Roar Comics Imprint

PopCultHQ received a review copy of MAE Vol. 1 from Lion Forge Comics‘ imprint Roar Comics. Available Wednesday, June 27th on New Comic Book Day, the creative team for this series features writing from Gene Ha, illustrations by Gene Ha with Paulina Ganucheau, with colors by Rose McClain and Wes Hartman with Kendall Goode, and lettered by Zander Cannon. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… MAE Vol. 1 Writer: Gene Ha Artist: Gene Ha with Paulina Ganucheau (ch.6) Colorists: Rose McClain and Wes Hartman with Kendall Goode (ch.6) Letterer: Zander Cannon Mae’s beloved older sister, Abbie, has been missing for years. Mae has her theories about where

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[Cinema Sunday] The Terminator – Evil from the Future

It’s going to be a hot one today. A perfect excuse to stay inside with a tall, cold beverage and spend time watching movies. And since today is Father’s Day, maybe this is one of those ‘dad’ movies that it’s time to show the family (only those who are mature enough to handle it). Things are going full swing with the 80’s sci-fi series for the summer. And what better movie to write about then one that helped redefine science-fiction movies for generations. Not only that, it helped further cement Arnold Schwarzenegger as a lead in action movies. Like with

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[Interview] LGBTQIA-Driven, Political/Civil Rights-Focused l AM HEXED – An All-New Modern Witch Tale Now on Kickstarter!

Officially launching its Kickstarter on Tuesday, June 19th, I AM HEXED is a comic book about the political struggles of modern witches. It is written by Kirsten Thompson, whose work includes being a linguist on Kim & Kim Volume 2 and editor on Strange Wit and The Bargain. Joining Kirsten is illustrator and Dwayne McDuffie Award Nominee Christianne Goudreau (Full Circle), letterer and Ringo Award nominee Taylor Esposito of Ghost Glyph Studios (Red Hood and the Outlaws, Doc Savage), and will feature covers by Eisner-nominated Sara “Little Corvus” Duvall (Deja Brew). Plus, the Kickstarter will feature an I AM HEXED #1 – Kickstarter Exclusive Cover by Meredith McClaren! PopCultHQ had

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[Interview] Gene Ha Discusses Upcoming MAE Vol. 1 from Lion Forge’s Roar Comics Imprint

Debuting Wednesday, June 27th from Lion Forge Comics‘ imprint Roar Comics is volume one of MAE by writer/artist Gene Ha. Gene Ha is a legendary name in the comic book industry. With an art style crafted from years of working for some of the biggest companies and some of the biggest names, Gene is taking the world by storm. He has hitched his wagon to Lion Forge Comics for the second run of his hit, creator-owned series Mae. It’s a world of adventure, wonder, excitement and thrills! PopCultHQ had the honor of interviewing Gene about this upcoming project. Take a look at Gene

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[Comic Book Review] DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #1 from Marvel Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #1 from Marvel Comics. Available June 13th, 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 lettering from VC’s Joe Sabino. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… DEADPOOL: ASSASSIN #1 Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Mark Bagley Inker: John Dell Colorist: Edgar Delgado Letterer: Joe Sabino Cover Artists: Mark Bagley Bill Sienkiewicz In Shops: June 13th, 2018 SRP: $4.99 Deadpool’s quest to beat the rest continues, and this time he’s squaring off against the Assassins Guild in the Big Easy! The Merc

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