Cosplay Photos: SupaNova Melbourne

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In my search for cosplay photos, I run across some wonderful pics and get to “e-meet” awesome people from all across the world. This week’s search for fantastic cosplay led me down under as SupaNova Melbourne occurred over the weekend. My latest find is a blog called Kathleen’s Klutter. She has some great toy reviews, but what caught my attention was her photos from her recent trip to SupaNova Melbourne. These are only a few of the photos that she took and posted, check out her blog to see the rest of her pictures and to read her review of the

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: JACKPOT! #5 from AfterShock Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of JACKPOT! #5 from AfterShock Comics. Hitting retailers this past New Comic Book Day (NCBD), Wednesday, April 26th, the creative team for the penultimate issue of the series features writing from Ray Fawkes, interior art by Georges Duarte, colors from Stefani Rennee, lettering by Comicraft, and covers from series cover artist Brian Stelfreeze and a digital exclusive from Mike Zagari. If you’d like to get up to speed, check out PopCultHQ’s reviews of prior issues of JACKPOT! No worries, all reviews are spoiler-free: https://www.popculthq.com/2016/04/19/popculthqs-comic-book-review-jackpot-1-from-aftershock-comics-on-sale-41316/ https://www.popculthq.com/2016/05/11/popculthq-comic-book-review-jackpot-2-from-aftershock-comics/ https://www.popculthq.com/2016/07/29/popculthq-comic-book-review-jackpot-3-from-aftershock-comics/ https://www.popculthq.com/2016/11/21/popculthq-comic-book-review-jackpot-4-from-aftershock-comics/ JACKPOT! #5 Writer: Ray Fawkes Artist: Georges Duarte Colorist: Stefani

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Cosplay Spotlight – Foamsmeef

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At C2E2 this year, I had the opportunity to meet and speak with cosplayer Foamsmeef. He has an impressive list of accomplishments, including several Best Prop, Craftmanship, and Best in Show wins at various cons, the most recent being of his League of Legends cosplay at this year’s Pensacon. He was also kind enough to sit down with me for a few minutes to talk about cosplay. What got you started into doing cosplay or interested in cosplay in general? It was actually about 2 1/2 or 3 years ago when I was stationed in San Angelo, Texas. I had

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: BLACK EYED KIDS Vol. 2 from AfterShock Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of BLACK EYED KIDS Vol. 2 TPB from AfterShock Comics. Available April 19th, the creative team for this series features writing from Joe Pruett, artist Szymon Kudranski, colorist Guy Major, lettering by Marshall Dillon, and featuring cover art from Francesco Francavilla. ~~~~~ Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of the five issues collected into the second volume trade paperback of BLACK EYED KIDS… BLACK EYED KIDS Vol. 2 TPB Writer: Joe Pruett (co-creator) Art: Szymon Kudranski (co-creator) Colors: Guy Major Letters: Marshall Dillon Cover: Francesco Francavilla SRP: $14.99 Available: April 19, 2017 The urban legend come  to  life. The Black-Eyed Children have announced their presence

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PopCultHQ’s Comic Creator Spotlight: Ram Venkatesan of BRIGANDS from Action Lab: Danger Zone

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PopCultHQ had the privilege in chatting with comic book creator/writer Ram Venkatesan. Largely known in the States for his recent work with Action Lab Entertainment‘s Danger Zone imprint, the 2016 five-issue miniseries BRIGANDS. The author originally from Mumbai, India now resides in London where he’s staying quite active in the comic book industry. Aside from the recent BRIGANDS, the writer wrapped up an original graphic novel titled BLACK MUMBA, which is scheduled for a summer release. Ram also has an ongoing series AGHORI and currently has the project GRAFITY’S WALL in a crowdfunding campaign with Unbound. <Writer Ram V Launches GRAFITY’S WALL w/ Crowdfunding Publisher Unbound> The

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Watch Cosplayers Re-enact THAT Scene From ‘Rogue One’ at Star Wars Celebration!

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When you gather the biggest Star Wars fans from all over the world in one place, there are bound to be some shenanigans. The Internet nearly exploded Friday when the first teaser trailer for The Last Jedi premiered at Star Wars Celebration Orlando, and now we have a video of cosplayers re-creating that famous final scene from last year’s Rogue One. It starts with the Rebel Alliance rejoicing at receiving the Death Star plans and realizing that Darth Vader is coming for them, following the action as the plans pass from person to person, the Sith Lord slowly hunting them

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: WORLD READER #1 from AfterShock Comics

PopCultHQ received a preview copy of WORLD READER #1 from AfterShock Comics. Hitting newsstands this coming Wednesday, April 19th, the creative team for this readers series features writing from Jeff Loveness, interior and cover art by Juan Doe, lettering by Rachel Deering, with covers by Doe and Elizabeth Torque, plus a C2E2 exclusive variant by Mike Rooth! Here’s our spoiler-free look at the premiere issue of… WORLD READER #1 Writer: Jeff Loveness Artist: Juan Doe Letterer: Rachel Deering Covers: Juan Doe (Cover A) Elizabeth Torque (Cover B) Mike Rooth (C2E2 Exclusive Variant) Diamond IDs: FEB171094 (Cover A) FEB171095 (Cover B) In Shops: Apr 19,

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Star Wars Celebration 2017: Watch the Heartfelt Tribute to Carrie Fisher

Today kicked off the worldwide phenomenon that is Star Wars Celebration. This year the event in Orlando, Florida, the 40th anniversary since the debut of Star Wars: A New Hope, has been hailed as the greatest gathering and celebration of the franchise. Sadly, we lost one of the original cast members at the end of last year (December 27, 2016), Carrie Fisher. Everyone at ReedPOP, Star Wars Celebration, guests, and attendees were committed to paying tribute to the legendary actress of the strong, iconic role as Princess Leia Organa (as well as General) and they did so magnificently. Star Wars’

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: STAINED #1 from 451 Media Group

PopCultHQ received a review copy of STAINED #1 from 451 Media Group. In stores May 3rd, the creative team for this series features writing and colors from David Baron (GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE, BLOODSHOT REBORN), illustrations by Yusuf Idris (DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE), letters from Simon Bowland, and cover artwork for issue one by Steve Morris  (MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER) and Jock (WYTCHES, BATMAN, 2000AD). Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… STAINED #1 Writer: David BaronArtist: Yusuf IdrisColorist: David BaronLetterer: Simon Bowland   Cover Artists: Steve Morris (Cover A)Jock (Cover B)   Item Codes: MAR171839 (Cover A) MAR171840 (Cover B)MAR171841 (Blank Variant)

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Review: Netflix’s ‘Santa Clarita Diet’

Santa Clarita Diet seems like it was made for me. No, it’s not a diet, although I need one. It’s the perfect equation for the ideal tv show for myself. So if it’s good for me, then it’s good for you too. The equation breaks down like this. You take my favorite actor, Timothy Olyphant (Deadwood, Justified), then add one of my favorite actresses, Drew Barrymore. You then mix in the fact that she is dead and eats people, but not like the traditional zombie sense. Sprinkle in some comedy so the show doesn’t take itself too serious. Added throughout

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