[Comic Book Review] VS #4 from Image Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of VS #4 from Image Comics. Available this Wednesday, May 30th on New Comic Book Day (NCBD), the issue features writing from Ivan Brandon, interior art by Esad Ribić, colors by Nic Klein, letters from Aditya Bidikar, and designs by Tom Muller. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… VS #4 Writer: Ivan Brandon Artist: Esad Ribić Colorist: Nic Klein Letterer: Aditya Bidikar Designs: Tom Muller Cover Artists: Esad Ribić, Tom Muller Available: May 30th, 2018 SRP: $3.99 Satta Flynn’s refusal to lay down and die drives the omnipotent systems that rule humanity to make a drastic decision. The nail

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[Creator Spotlight] PopCultHQ’s Colorist of the Month – May 2018: Dee Cunniffe

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 May 2018’s Colorist of the Month, we chose Dee Cunniffe. Over the last seven years, colorist/flatter Dee Cunniffe has made quite the name for himself in the comic book community. You can find his hand on projects featuring such top-name writers as Donny Cates, Eliot Rahal, Lonnie Nadler, Zac Thompson, Brian K. Vaughan, Kieron Gillen, Andi Ewington, Frank Tieri, and many others, Dee has also worked alongside artists such as Lee Loughridge, Matt

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[Creator Spotlight] PopCultHQ’s Writer of the Month – May 2018: Mark Roslan

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 May 2018’s Writer of the Month, we chose Mark Roslan. Mark “Roz” Roslan has his hands all over the comic book industry. As the VP for Aspen Comics, he’s an integral part of the company’s production, publicity, and promotion. On the creative side, Roslan is an accomplished writer for the publisher, but also has a love for illustrating and graphic design. His digital inks have been featured across numerous Aspen (and other

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[Cinema Sunday] ‘Jurassic World’ – Return of Dinosaurs

  Watch your six! Raptors got a new alpha! – Owen Grady Since the first discoveries of fossils and remains years ago, dinosaurs have fascinated people. With the advent of movies and television, they were brought to life in new ways. In 1993, Jurassic Park was released to wide enthusiasm from critics and the general public. Now, in a few weeks, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is going to bring the next step in the story. All of it goes back to two things, first and foremost: the original Michael Crichton novel and the first movie. These are what spawned interest

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[Comic Book Review] Valiant’s HARBINGER WARS 2 #1 by Matt Kindt, Tomás Giorello, Diego Rodriguez & Dave Sharpe

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of HARBINGER WARS 2 #1 from Valiant Entertainment. Available May 30th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Matt Kindt, art from Tomás Giorello, coloring from Diego Rodriguez and lettering from Dave Sharpe. RELATED: [Preview] Valiant’s 5/30 Release: HARBINGER WARS 2 #1 Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… HARBINGER WARS 2 #1 (of 4) Written by Matt Kindt Art by Tomás Giorello Colors by Diego Rodriguez Letters by Dave Sharpe Cover A by J.G. Jones w/ Andrew Dalhouse Cover B by Mico Suayan w/ David Baron Interlocking Variant by Juan José Ryp w/ Gabe Eltaeb HW2 Icon Variant

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[Comic Book Review] MICHAEL CHABON’S THE ESCAPIST: PULSE-POUNDING THRILLS TPB from Dark Horse Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of MICHAEL CHABON’S THE ESCAPIST: PULSE-POUNDING THRILLS TPB from Dark Horse Comics. Available on Wednesday, June 6th, the series features writing and art from a plethora of top writers and artists. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… MICHAEL CHABON’S THE ESCAPIST: PULSE-POUNDING THRILLS TPB Creator: Michael Chabon Writers: Michael Chabon, Matt Kindt, Will Eisner, Howard Chaykin, and more! Artists: Matt Kindt, Jeffrey Brown, Eduardo Barreto, Howard Chaykin, Will Eisner, and more! Genre: Graphic Literature, Superhero Publication Date: June 06, 2018 Format: FC, 408 pages; TPB; 6 5/8” x 10 3/1” Price: $24.99 Age range: 12 ISBN-10:

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[Cinema Sunday] ‘The Incredibles’ – Animated Super-Family

“Hey, c’mon. We’re superheroes. What could happen?” – Elastigirl Another super-sequel is going to be hitting the theaters soon. While the world laughs and thrills to Deadpool and X-Force kicking butt and taking names, there’s another super-team looming on the horizon. Get ready and get set for the sequel everyone has been wanting since 2004. Witness the return of Pixar’s super-family…The Incredibles! Back when The Incredibles first came out in theaters, it was a very much beloved movie. The idea of a superhero story that was about a family of supers, kids as well as parents, seemed to really connect

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[Comic Book Review] HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.: 1955 TPB from Dark Horse Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.: 1955 TPB from Dark Horse Comics. Available on Wednesday, June 6th, the series features writing from Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson, art by Shawn Martinbrough, Brian Churilla, and Paolo Rivera, inks from Joe Rivera, colors by Dave Stewart, and letters from Clem Robins. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.: 1955 TPB Writers: Mike Mignola, Chris Roberson Artists: Shawn Martinbrough, Brian Churilla, Paolo Rivera Inker: Joe Rivera Colorist: Dave Stewart Letterer: Clem Robins Cover Artist: Paolo Rivera Genre: Horror, Action/Adventure Publication Date: June 06, 2018 Format: FC, 144 pages;

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[Comic Book Review] BLOODSHOT SALVATION #9 from Valiant Entertainment

PopCultHQ received an advanced review copy of BLOODSHOT SALVATION #9 from Valiant Entertainment. Available May 16th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Jeff Lemire & Ray Fawkes, art from Renato Guedes, and lettering from Simon Bowland. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… BLOODSHOT SALVATION #9 Written by Jeff Lemire & Ray Fawkes Art by Renato Guedes Cover A by Kenneth Rocafort Cover B by Renato Guedes Cover C by Giuseppe Camuncoli Variant Cover by Juan José Ryp Bloodshot Icon Variant by Shane Davis Pre-Order Edition by Ryan Bodenheim $3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 16th

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[Comic Book Review] NINJA-K #7 from Valiant Entertainment

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of NINJA-K #7 from Valiant Entertainment. Available May 16th, 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 #7 Written by Christos Gage Art by Juan José Ryp Cover A by Tonci Zonjic Cover B by Alan Quah Interlocking Variant by Clayton Crain Ninjak Icon Variant by Das Pastoras Pre-Order Edition by Raymund Bermudez $3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 16th “THE COALITION” spells doom!

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