Famous Golden Age Heroes & Their Creators

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The Golden Age of Comics broke ground with many famous superheroes and their creators getting started during this time. But what about other heroes, ones who were not published directly by DC (then National Allied Publications) or Marvel (then Timely Publications)? For every child who read comics during those years, there was a hero or heroine that they could latch onto and enjoy. Therefore, for a dash of historical fun, here are two costumed champions of the Golden Age and the people who made them what they were. Miss Fury With all the men running around in tights and capes

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A Golden Age Indeed!

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June marks Superman’s 79th anniversary since first appearing in Action Comics #1 back in 1938. By the same comparison, June also marks the 79th anniversary of the Golden Age of Comics. This point in time was not only the beginning of the American superhero comic book empire, but also the launching point for many characters and creators whose work is the stuff of legends in the modern age. The Golden Age of Comics kicked off in 1938 with Superman’s first appearance and came to its conclusion in 1954, and in that timeframe the superhero comic book rose up and started

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In Memory of Manny Popoca

One year ago, the lives of many of us were changed when our friend and PopCultHQ founder Manny Popoca suddenly passed away. It rocked our small community.  It is because of him and in his memory that we keep PopCultHQ going. Without him we wouldn’t be here today. “But I do feel good knowing I’m doing it MY way and no one is telling me to do what I do, it’s all me. I know I’ll get my dues and I’m earning the respect from a lot of people in the right places,  not [about] the money. As long as I do

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Problems at Titan Fan Con

Titan Fan Con was this last weekend and like any convention there were problems, unfortunately it seems a few things snowballed. Titan Fan Con was a two-day convention held at the Ector County Coliseum on June 17-18th. They were a medium-sized convention with some decent celebrity names such as Voice Actress Christina Kelly, Kerrigan Mahan and Barbara Goodson from Power Rangers, and Seth Gilliam from The Walking Dead. For many, Seth Gilliam was the big draw. Unfortunately, he cancelled which upset many of the fans who were coming to see him. This is where the conflict started and like every

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: THE BOXMASTERS #1 by Source Point Press

PopCultHQ received a review copy of THE BOXMASTERS #1 from Source Point Press. Available for pre-order, the creative team for this series features writing from Garrett Gunn, artwork by Stan “Saint” Yak, and letters from HdE, with cover artwork by Justin Mason and cover colors by Sean Forney. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of the premiere issue of… THE BOXMASTERS – Vol. 1 Writer: Garrett GunnArtist: Stan YakLetterer: HdE Cover Artists: Justin Mason, Sean Forney Page Count: 56 pagesSRP: $6.99 Someone is traveling through time, attempting to destroy the history of rock and roll, and the only thing that can stand in their way

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[Interview] Sandy King Carpenter & James Ninness Discuss John Carpenter’s ‘Tales of Science Fiction’

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Sandy King Carpenter has been working in film media since the 70’s, primarily as a script supervisor. She has worked on almost every form of media including TV, film and animation with many of the big names in those productions. While working on Starman in 1984, she met John Carpenter; four years later, she started producing his movies. Then in 1990 they married. Since then, there have been a variety of projects under Storm King Productions, including graphic novels. The newest project is John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction, due to hit stands on July 26th. This is a monthly sci-fi

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Serious TV Drama Podcast 186: Flash 3×23 | Arrow 5×23 | Supergirl 2×22

It’s that time of year when your favorite shows are wrapping up for the season, and the CW’s superhero shows are no different. The STVD All-Star Squad assembled once again to talk about the season finales of Supergirl, The Flash, and Arrow. Before that, we briefly share our thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Wonder Woman. [Recorded 6/1/2017] * Segment Breakdown * 0:00:00 – 0:04:30  Intro * 0:04:31 – 0:20:26  Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 * 0:20:27 – 0:25:30  Looking Forward to Wonder Woman * 0:25:31 – 0:56:40  The Flash (“Finish Line”) * 0:56:41 – 1:25:19

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The Comic Book Historian: A Look at the History of Wonder Woman

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PopCultHQ connected with the Comic Book Historian to learn more about the hugely popular and widely-recognized Amazon warrior Wonder Woman. Here’s what Christian had to share about this legendary Amazon and her extensive journey from conception to the current incarnation seen today. With Wonder Woman less than a month away from arriving in theaters, and hopes are high that it is a fantastic film and not the usual Warner Bros. drivel, I thought I’d chat a bit about everyone’s favorite Amazon. From time to time I find myself commissioned by various online pop culture sites to write about comics in

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: BUBBLEGUN #1 (Vol.2) from Aspen Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of BUBBLEGUN#1 from Aspen Comics. Available this Wednesday, May 17th on New Comic Book Day, the creative team for this series features writing from Mark Roslan, illustrations by Angel Tovar, with colors by Peter Steigerwald with Federico Blee, and lettered by Zen. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of the NCBD premiere issue of… BubbleGun #1 of 5 (Vol.2) Writer: Mark Roslan Pencils/Inks: Angel Tovar Colors: Peter Steigerwald Federico Blee Letters: Zen Cover Artists: Angel Tovar Erick Arciniega Adam Archer Peter Steigerwald Talent Caldwell Item Codes: MAR171360 MAR171361 MAR171362 MAR171363 In Shops: May 17, 2017 SRP: $3.99 The BubbleGun crew return

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Superman…Super Salesman for the U.S. Government?

Sometimes even superheroes need jobs so they can have a little pocket change, but I don’t think I want to know where the spandex clad heroes keep it. In 1954, the U.S. Department of Treasury hired the Superman Production Company, and Superman himself (George Reeves), to promote the sales of U.S. Savings Bonds. This video might even be familiar to some of you as it was mocked by RiffTrax during the Live MST3K Reunion Show on June 28, 2016.   Do you want to go out and buy your U.S. Savings Bonds now?  

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