[Book Review] ‘Princess Holy Aura’ by Ryk E. Spoor

What Would You Give to be a Hero? Stephen Russ never expected to have to answer that question; he went to work, he stayed in his apartment, sometimes had friends over, and the worst thing he’d had to face was looking for a new job after losing his old one. But that was before a child’s desperate scream led him into an alley filled with faceless winged things that almost killed him, before the strange white rat spoke to him, calling itself Silvertail Heartseeker and telling him that this was but the beginning, that the Stars were almost Right and

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[Creator Spotlight] Writer of the Month – January 2018: Eliot Rahal

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 January 2018’s Writer of the Month, we chose Eliot Rahal. Rahal’s career in the comic book industry would begin with an internship at Marvel Comics. Within a few years, Eliot had a few writing projects on his résumé from Valiant Entertainment and Dark Horse Comics, but it was with 2015’s THE PAYBACKS #1 from Dark Horse that really put him on the map. The series had Eliot team with writer Donny Cates (REDNECK, BABYTEETH), whom he

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[Comic Book Review] Mage, Book Two: The Hero Defined, Vol. 3 from Image Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of Mage, Book Two: The Hero Defined, Vol. 3 from Image Comics. Available January 10th, 2018, the creative team for this trade features writing and art from Matt Wagner, coloring from Jeromy Cox, and lettering from Sean Konot. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… Mage, Book Two: The Hero Defined, Vol. 3 Writer: Matt Wagner Artist: Matt Wagner Colorist: Jeromy Cox Letterer: Sean Konot In Shops: January 10th, 2018 SRP: $19.99 The third of six volumes collecting MATT WAGNER’s epic fantasy trilogy. THE HERO DEFINED was the series that first saw WAGNER join the ranks of Image Comics creators and

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[Comic Book Review] TOMB RAIDER – Library Edition Vol. 1 HC from Dark Horse Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of TOMB RAIDER – Library Edition Vol. 1 HC from Dark Horse Comics. Available February 28th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Gail Simone and Rhianna Pratchett, pencils from Nicolas Daniel Selma, Derlis Santacruz, and Andrea Mutti, inks by Juan Gedeon, Andy Owens, and Pierluigi Baldassini, colors from Michael Atiyeh and lettering from Michael Heisler. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… TOMB RAIDER – Library Edition Vol. 1 HC Writers: Gail Simone, Rhianna Pratchett Pencilers: Nicolas Daniel Selma, Derlis Santacruz, Andrea Mutti Inkers: Juan Gedeon, Andy Owens, Pierluigi Baldassini Colorist: Michael Atiyeh Letterer: Michael Heisler In Shops: February 28th, 2018

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[Comic Book Review] OBLIVIOUS #1 from Insane Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of OBLIVIOUS #1 from Insane Comics. Available January 22nd, the creative team for this series features writing from Bobby Torres, with art from Rowel Roque, colors by Ronson Edulan, and letters from Dave Sharpe. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… OBLIVIOUS #1  Co-Creator/Writer: Bobby Torres Co-Creator/Artist: Rowel Roque Colorist: Ronson Edulan Letterer: Dave Sharpe Cover Artist: Alberto Jimenez Alburquerque Even a SuperVillain deserves a second chance on life. Upon suffering defeat and a case of amnesia, chance is exactly what he gets. PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: OBLIVIOUS #1 Writing: Bobby has put a lot of heart into

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[Comic Book Review] COWBOY NINJA VIKING – Deluxe Edition TP from Image Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of Cowboy Ninja Viking – Deluxe Edition TP from Image Comics. Available January 10th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from A. J. Lieberman, art/colors from Riley Rossmo, and lettering from Clayton Cowles.  Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… ‘Cowboy Ninja Viking’ Deluxe Edition TP Writer: A. J. Lieberman Artist: Riley Rossmo Colorist: Riley Rossmo Letterer: Clayton Cowles In Shops: January 10th, 2018 SRP: $19.99 This giant, oversized, deluxe trade paperback collects the entire run of the critically acclaimed, fan-favorite series, complete with extensive extras & bonus material. It started with Dr. Sebastian Ghislain—rogue

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Wonder Woman Solo Screen Appearances Over The Years

Wonder Woman and her recent successes are the cornerstone of the DC film industry. Unfortunately, until the 2017 film she rarely appeared on screen by herself, most of her appearances were either in a supporting roles or as part of a team. Unlike her dark knight and boy scout compatriots, Wonder Woman’s solo appearances can be easily counted by any grade-schooler. Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot (2017 film) Wonder Woman starring Veronica Pierce (2014 film) Wonder Woman starring Rileah Vanderbilt (2013 3 minute short film) Wonder Woman starring Susan Eisenberg (2013 shorts by DC Nation) Wonder Woman starring Adrianne Palicki (Unaired 2011 TV Pilot) Wonder Woman starring Keri Russell (2009

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[Comic Book Review] Valiant Entertainment’s BLOODSHOT SALVATION #5

PopCultHQ received a review copy of BLOODSHOT SALVATION #5 from Valiant Entertainment. Available January 10th, 2017, the creative team for this series features writing from Jeff Lemire, art from Lewis LaRosa and Mico Suayan, colors by Diego Rodriguez , and lettering from Simon Bowland. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… BLOODSHOT SALVATION #5 Written by Jeff Lemire Art by Lewis LaRosa and Mico Suayan Cover A (Standard) by Kenneth Rocafort Cover B (Villains) by Monika Palosz Cover C (Battle Damaged) by Darick Robertson Pre-Order Cover by Ryan Bodenheim Interlocking Variant by Greg Smallwood Bloodshot Icon Variant by Giuseppe Camuncoli Something’s wrong with Baby Jessie! NOW: As nanites overwrite

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[Comic Book Review] AMERICAN GODS Volume 1: “Shadows” HC from Dark Horse Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of AMERICAN GODS Volume 1: “Shadows” HC from Dark Horse Comics. Available February 28th, 2018, the creative team for this series features writing from Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell, art from Scott Hampton, P. Craig Russell, Walt Simonson, Colleen Doran, and Glenn Fabry, coloring from Lovern Kindzierski, Laura Martin, Colleen Doran, and Adam Brown, and lettering from Rick Parker.  Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… AMERICAN GODS Volume 1: “Shadows” HC Writers: Neil Gaiman & P. Craig Russell Artists: Scott Hampton, P. Craig Russell, Walt Simonson, Colleen Doran, Glenn Fabry Colorists: Lovern Kindzierski, Laura Martin, Colleen Doran, Adam Brown Letterer: Rick Parker

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[Comic Book Review] ‘Kingsman: The Red Diamond’ #5 from Image Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of KINGSMAN: THE RED DIAMOND #5 from Image Comics. Available Wednesday, January 10th, the creative team for this series features writing from Rob Williams, art from Simon Fraser, colors by Gary Caldwell, and lettering from Peter Doherty. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… KINGSMAN: THE RED DIAMOND #5 (of 6) Writer: Rob Williams Artist: Simon Fraser Colorist: Gary Caldwell Letterer: Peter Doherty In Shops: January 10th, 2017 SRP: $3.99 Time is running out to stop Red Diamond from seizing the world’s wealth and building an empire on jewels and material riches. Lurking in his lair at the bottom of

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