[Convention] Con-Geda – Another Failure for the Books

Con-Geda is probably a convention you haven’t heard of, until now. It was pretty small, the advertising wasn’t very good, and it crashed before it even left the ground. They labeled themselves as “a unique fan experience designed to bring The 100 fandom together.” The 100 is a fairly popular show currently in its fifth season. Many of the actors make appearances at conventions around the world.  There have also been international conventions dedicated to the show itself. There has never been a convention for The 100 within the United States. The End for End of the World Events This

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[Cinema Sunday] ‘Deadpool’: Merc with a Mouth Makes Big-Time

“Time to make the chimi-fuckin’-changas.” – Deadpool. The time is almost here. In exactly 5 days, the whole world gets introduced to another massive rampage wrapped in red spandex. He has many names: the Merc with a Mouth, Regeneration Degenerate, but everyone calls him simply, Deadpool. And thanks to the fine folks over at 20th Century Fox, that kill-crazy motherhugger is going to be crawling out of movie screens everywhere again. To honor this murder-happy super-sequel, let’s take a look way back to where it all began. Cue the music. It all first starts, as any good origin/movie plan takes

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[Comic Book Review] AMELIA SKY #2: Anti-Aliasing Awakening Pt. 2 by Jermaine M. Boyd, Gwynn Tavares & Kuen Tang

PopCultHQ received a review copy of AMELIA SKY #2: Anti-Aliasing Awakening Pt. 2. Available now, the series features writing from Jermaine M. Boyd, art by Gwynn Tavares, and letters from Kuen Tang. Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… AMELIA SKY #2: Anti-Aliasing Awakening Pt. 2 Writer: Jermaine M. Boyd Artist: Gwynn Tavares Letterer: Kuen Tang After waking up without memories, Amelia attempts to traverse a Shrieker devoured New York to find her parents. Along her path she finds Survivors, an abandoned home, and a Shrieker trap. Just in the nick of time, Amelia is rescued by her new fellow survivors Eleanor

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[Interview] Ram V & Sumit Kumar Discuss Upcoming Sequel RUIN OF THIEVES: A BRIGANDS STORY at Action Lab: Danger Zone

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It’s Game of Thrones meets Ocean’s Eleven and the stakes have never been higher! Action Lab: Danger Zone is about to release the follow-up to their thrilling miniseries BRIGANDS. Entitled RUIN OF THIEVES, the series is a grimdark Sword and Sorcery story with a heist movie plot as the heroes must survive cross and double cross and their own reputations to come out on top. Writer Ram Venkatesan returns to pen the new adventure along with new series artist Sumit Kumar, colorist Rosh, and letterer Aditya Bidikar. PopCultHQ had the true privilege in chatting with Ram and Sumit about their upcoming release. Take

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[Comic Book Review] Super Genius’ The Joe Shuster Story: The Artist Behind Superman by Julian Voloj & Thomas Campi

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of The Joe Shuster Story: The Artist Behind Superman from Super Genius. Available on Tuesday, May 15th, the series features writing from Julian Voloj (Ghetto Brother: Warrior to Peacemaker), and artwork by Thomas Campi (Macaroni!, Magritte). Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of… The Joe Shuster Story: The Artist Behind Superman Writer: Julian Voloj Artist: Thomas Campi Go behind the scenes with JOE SHUSTER! An inside look at the creator of Superman from the author of the acclaimed GHETTO BROTHER and by the artist of MAGRITTE. Everyone knows Superman, but not everyone knows the story of two youngsters from Cleveland who

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[Comic Book Review] YOUNGBLOOD #11 from Image Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of YOUNGBLOOD #11 from Image Comics. Available May 9th, the creative team for this series features writing from Chad Bowers, art from Jim Towe, colors by Juan Manuel Rodriguez, and lettering from Rus Wooton. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… YOUNGBLOOD #11 Writer: Chad Bowers Artist: Jim Towe Colorist: Juan Manuel Rodriguez Letterer: Rus Wooton Cover Artist: Jim Towe In Shops: May 9th, 2018 SRP: $3.99 “A TALE OF TWO YOUNGBLOODS” Japan formally endorses Youngblood, putting them directly at odds with the U.S.’s own Youngblood initiative. Can a trip overseas be far behind for President Diehard? `

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[Cinema Sunday] ‘Ant-Man’: Small Hero, Big Wonders

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The weather is fine and the day is glorious. And to kick of the true start of spring is a series of articles this month with a very special theme. This spring/summer is going to be a season of sequels. From Deadpool 2, to Ant-Man and the Wasp, Incredibles 2 etc. It is a time when stories that were beloved (even those released a few short years ago) are getting to tell more tales from their fictional universes. With the triumphant release of Avengers: Infinity War (which has now crossed the $1 billion dollar earnings threshold), Marvel Studios is set

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[Interview] Jason Martin & Marcelo Costa of Action Lab: Danger Zone’s VAMPBLADE Season Three

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Katie Carva, a.k.a. Vampblade, kicked off her third season when issue one was released by Action Lab: Danger Zone on April 4th. She now finds herself trapped in an alternate dimension where the events of season one and two have yet to occur. And oh yeah, there’s also already another Katie there. For those new to the series, there has never been a better time to jump in as this looks to be the best and wildest season yet! The creative team for this new series features writing from creator Jason Martin, art/colors by new series artist Marcelo Costa, and lettering from Adam Wollet.

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[Convention] Another Last Minute Con Cancellation – Epic Icon Comic Con

Epic Icon Comic Con in L.A. was cancelled. Epic Icon Comic Con was originally scheduled to run this weekend (May 4-6). The official cancellation notice was on Thursday, April 26. This was a small convention that never hit my radar. According to the website, their two headliners were Christopher Lloyd and Tom Wilson, both from Back to the Future. Other names included Jack O’Halloran (Non from Superman II), actor Aaron Smolinski, voice actresses from Frozen Livvy Stubenrauch and Eva Bella, and special effect artist David Alan Barclay. No one else is listed, yet if you follow their Instagram posts they had a whole slew

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[Comic Book Review] Will Eisner’s A Contract with God – Curator’s Collection HC from Dark Horse Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of WILL EISNER’S A CONTRACT WITH GOD – CURATOR’S COLLECTION HC from Dark Horse Comics. Available May 30th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from and art from Will Eisner.  Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… Will Eisner’s A Contract with God Curator’s Collection HC Writer: Will Eisner Artist: Will Eisner In Shops: May 30th, 2018 SRP: $195.00 Will Eisner’s A Contract with God–one of the most influential graphic novels of all time–reproduced at 1:1 size from the original art! This deluxe slipcase, two-volume hardcover set contains full-size, full-color reproductions of Eisner’s unpublished

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