Cosplayer Spotlight: Adam Watney of Watney Props

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PopCultHQ’s Cosplayer Spotlight falls on Adam Watney of Watney Props! Adam is a cosplayer (and propmaker) you’ve probably seen around the Chicago and Southern Indiana conventions. He’s serious about his cosplay (and his props) but he also has a lot of fun while doing it. When he is not cosplaying, he can frequently be found making props at Wulfgar Weapons or for his own enjoyment We recently had Adam randomly chose, which questions we would ask him. PopCultHQ –  What is your favorite Comic? Adam -The Punisher comic “Welcome Back Frank.” It’s easily the most badass and iconic Punisher story.

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PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: PACKS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY Original Graphic Novel

PopCultHQ received a review copy of PACKS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY OGN. Coming to Kickstarter on Wednesday, November 1st, the creative team for this Original Graphic Novel features writing from John Dudley, art from Don Cardenas, colors by Mark Dale and Kelly Fitzpatrick, and lettering from Jon Westhoff and Don Cardenas. Check out some of the pinup artists and bonuses planned for the campaign: The PACKS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY KICKSTARTER includes great rewards such as the aforementioned 200+ page HARDCOVER, Exclusive stickers and patches, and its very own 15-song SOUNDTRACK created by series artist/co-creator DON CARDENAS. The KICKSTARTER also features Pinups by amazing

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[Interview] PopCultHQ Cosplay Spotlight: Kristie Good ~ Karmada Cosplay

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Kristie Good, better known in the cosplay community as Karmada Cosplay, will be a featured cosplay guest at this year’s Grand Rapids Comic Con. Kristie has been creating cosplay for over 15 years and competing for over ten years, collecting various awards in competitions along the way. Her recent awards include Best in Show at Youmacon 2015 and Best Hall Friday Youmacon 2016! The talented creator enjoys helping other cosplayers achieve their dreams, and likes to provide informational panels about construction and sewing and recently had the opportunity to author a book Epic Cosplay Costumes (a beginner’s guide to creating cosplay & sewing).

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: AGENT 1.22 #1 from DPM Publishing

PopCultHQ received a review copy of AGENT 1.22 #1 from DPM Publishing. Available now, the creative team for this series features writing from Stephan Nilson, art from Doug Shuler, and lettering from Charles Pritchett. AGENT 1.22 was created by Tom Dheere, Angelo Panetta, and David Martin. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of…  ~~~~~ AGENT 1.22 #1 Writer: Stephan Nilson Artist: Doug Shuler Letterer: Charles Pritchett Available: NOW SRP: $2.99 (digital)/$3.99 (print) Agent 1.22 goes to Phobos to retrieve Project Vulcan from an outpost ravaged by the Tempest Virus. While there she must choose between the mission and a man. ` PopCultHQ’s Comic Book

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PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: KINGSMAN: THE RED DIAMOND #2 from Image Comics

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PopCultHQ received a review copy of KINGSMAN: THE RED DIAMOND #2 from Image Comics. Available Wednesday, October 11th, 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 #2 Writer: Rob Williams Artist: Simon Fraser Colorist: Gary Caldwell Letterer: Peter Doherty In Shops: October 11th, 2017 SRP: $3.99 When super-hacker Alias shows up in New York’s financial district, Eggsy’s the Kingsman agent sent to stop him. But with Red Diamond’s henchman pursuing the same target, things are about to get

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: REDLANDS #3 from Image Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of REDLANDS #3 from Image Comics. Available October 11th, 2017, the creative team for this series features writing/colors from Jordie Bellaire, art from Vanesa R. Del Rey, and lettering from Clayton Cowles. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… REDLANDS #3 Writer: Jordie Bellaire Artist: Vanesa R. Del Rey Colorist: Jordie Bellaire Letterer: Clayton Cowles In Shops: October 11th, 2017 SRP: $3.99 Love and righteousness keep the biggest hearts in Redlands, despite the crime rate. But the biggest hearts are within the biggest beasts, and no animal or serial killer is safe if they dare to cross them. ` <PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Comic Book Review: REDLANDS

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: SCALES & SCOUNDRELS #2 from Image Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of SCALES & SCOUNDRELS #2 from Image Comics. Available Wednesday, October 11th, the creative team for this series features writing from Sebastian Girner, art from Galaad, and lettering from Jeff Powell. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… SCALES & SCOUNDRELS #2 Written by Sebastian Girner Art by Galaad Letters by Jeff Powell Cover by Galaad In Shops: October 11, 2017 SRP: $3.99 ` What do a secretive treasure hunter, a wayward prince from a far-off land, his shadowy bodyguard, and a plucky lady-dwarf have in common? A thirst for adventure of course! And where better to find that

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[Theater Thursdays] PopCultHQ Presents: ‘Pit and the Pendulum’- Frightful Classic

”You will die in agony. Die!” – Don Nicholas Medina It’s October now, and Halloween season is here. That means for the entire month, devoted readers of these articles will be treated to some rather frightful classic cinema. It’s time now to journey back to 1961. This was the year that saw John F. Kennedy sworn in as the 35th President of the United States, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becoming the first man in space (orbiting Earth once), and the famous ‘Flash of Two Worlds’ story printed by DC Comics in The Flash #123. 1961 was also a year of

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: ETERNITY #1 from Valiant Entertainment

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PopCultHQ received a review copy of ETERNITY #1 from Valiant Entertainment. Available October 25th, 2017, the creative team for this series features writing from Matt Kindt, art from Trevor Hairsine, and colors by David Baron. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… ETERNITY #1 Writer: Matt Kindt Artist: Trevor Hairsine Colorist: David Baron In Shops: October 25, 2o17 SRP: $3.99 A VISIONARY NEW SERIES! From the minds of New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (X-O MANOWAR, Mind MGMT) and blockbuster artist Trevor Hairsine (DIVINITY, X-Men: Deadly Genesis) comes an expedition into the Unknown. Beyond time… Beyond space… Beyond reality itself… ETERNITY

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[Review] ‘Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders’ by Artifex Mundi

There’s no denying hidden object games have taken on the characteristics of classic adventure games. This means improved stories, investment in characters, and more variety. On the other hand, sometimes this means the hidden game charm that I look for is featured less and less. Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders by Artifex Mundi is a good game and on the surface does everything it needs to. However, it’s also on the shorter side, with little bonus content, easy puzzles and not nearly enough hidden object scenes. Throw in a predictable story and nice graphics for a pretty standard hidden object game

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