[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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[Comic Book Review] MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #9 from Image Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #9 from Image Comics. Available June 13th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing and art from Matt Wagner, colors by Brennan Wagner, and lettering from Dave Lanphear. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #9 Writer: Matt Wagner Artist: Matt Wagner Colorist: Brennan Wagner Letterer: Dave Lanphear Cover Artist: Matt Wagner In Shops: June 13, 2018 SRP: $3.99 Matt Wagner’s classic saga of comics fantasy continues in the third and final part of his epic MAGE trilogy. Disaster has finally struck and torn Kevin Matchstick’s family apart, leaving him bewildered and grief stricken.

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[Interview] Cosplay Spotlight – Black Zero Cosplay

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Black Zero Cosplay is a midwest cosplayer with over 10 years of experience and two Wizard World Chicago wins under his belt. His first cosplay was a Mandalorian and he has only gotten better since. Reptile: Let me start by saying thank you for agreeing to do this interview. You and I met a while back quite by accident at C2E2, a number of years ago. We were both cosplaying the Guardians of the Galaxy characters and I have to say your Star Lord portrayal is what first got me following you on Facebook. For our readers, tell me how

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[Cinema Sunday] ‘Aliens’ – They are Back & There’s More of Them!

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Summertime brings with it all kinds of weather. Some days it’s boiling hot, other days cold and heavy with rain. And then there are the days where everything balances out and is just right. If only every day could be like those balanced days weather-wise. Sadly, things don’t always work out that way. And they don’t always work out the ‘balanced’ way in the movies either. The story lays things out to end in a happy fashion, but there are the overwhelming odds, the things that tip that balance in opposition. An excellent example of such a tipping is in

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[Comic Book Review] LITTLE GIRL #1 from Devil’s Due Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of LITTLE GIRL #1 from Devil’s Due Comics. Available Wednesday, July 11th on New Comic Book Day, the creative team for this series features writing from Pat Shand, illustrations by Olivia Pelaez, with colors by Fran Gamboa  with J.C. Ruiz, and lettered by Jim Campbell. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… LITTLE GIRL #1 Writer: Pat Shand Artist: Olivia Pelaez Colorists: Fran Gamboa, J.C. Ruiz Letterer: Jim Campbell Cover Artist: Olivia Pelaez Available 7/11/2018 When a cursed stuffed animal is given to an unknowing victim, the spirit of Abby May, a vengeful little dead girl, lashes out blindly at the living. However, as Abby’s bloodlust

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