PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: IMMORTAL BROTHERS: THE TALE OF THE GREEN KNIGHT #1 by Valiant Entertainment

PopCultHQ received a review copy of IMMORTAL BROTHERS: THE TALE OF THE GREEN KNIGHT #1 from Valiant Entertainment. Hitting retailers this coming New Comic Book Day, April 12th, the creative team for this issue features writing from Fred Van Lente, interior art by Cary Nord and Clayton Henry, inks by Mark Morales, and colors from Brian Reber. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of the oversized one-shot of Immortal Brothers: The Tale Of The Green Knight #1 Writer: Fred Van Lente Art: Cary Nord Covers: Cary Nord, Mico Suayan, Marc Laming, J.M. Dragunas Diamond IDs: FEB172060 (Cover A) FEB172061 (Cover B) FEB172062 (Cover C) FEB172063 (Cover D) Cover Price: $4.99 Archer and

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: Image Comics’ UNDERWINTER #1 by Ray Fawkes

PopCultHQ received a review copy of UNDERWINTER #1 from Image Comics. In stores now, the creative team for this series features writing and art from creator Ray Fawkes, and letters from Steve Wands, with covers by Fawkes and Jeff Lemire. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… ~~~~~~ UNDERWINTER #1 Writer: Ray Fawkes Art: Ray Fawkes Letters: Steve Wands Covers: Ray Fawkes  (Cover A) Jeff Lemire (Cover B) Item Codes: JAN170663 (Cover A) JAN170664 (Cover B) Cover Price: $3.99 SERIES PREMIERE! – ‘SYMPHONY,’ Part One – Critically acclaimed creator RAY FAWKES launches his new monthly horror series: UNDERWINTER, twisted portraits of our dark world, beginning with

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: RED DOG #3 from 451 Media Group

PopCultHQ received a review copy of RED DOG #3 from 451 Media Group. In stores now, the creative team for this series features writing from director/screenwriter Rob Cohen (XXX, Fast and the Furious) and writer Andi Ewington (Exmortis, Ian Livingstone’s Freeway Fighter), illustrations by Alex Cormack (Oxymoron, Future Proof), colors from John Rauch, letters from Taylor Esposito of Ghost Glyph Studios, and cover artwork by W. Scott Forbes (Green Arrow, Doctor Strange) and Tom Velez. <CHECK OUT POPCULTHQ’S SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF ‘RED DOG’ #1> <CHECK OUT POPCULTHQ’S SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF ‘RED DOG’ #2> Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of RED DOG #3… RED DOG #3 Writer: Rob Cohen

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: COUGAR AND CUB #3 by Action Lab: Danger Zone

PopCultHQ received a review copy of  COUGAR AND CUB #3 from Action Lab: Danger Zone. Available on Wednesday, March 29th, the creative team for this series includes writing from Nick Marino and Rosie Knight, with interior and cover art from Daniel Arruda Massa. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of the third issue of… COUGAR AND CUB #3 Writers: Nick Marino, Rosie Knight Artist: Daniel Arruda Massa Cover Artist: Daniel Arruda Massa After a preposterously public meltdown, our duo are more divided than ever! Billy Bobtail has abandoned the mantle of Cub for a new XTREME identity while Minerva Manx has abandoned crimefighting completely. Is the time ripe for

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Get to Know AfterShock Comics: Retailer/Fan Relations Manager Lisa Y. Wu

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While covering Emerald City Comicon 2017 (ECCC), PopCultHQ had the fortunate opportunity to meet up with Team AfterShock. Representing the near two-year old publishing company at this year’s event was Lee Kramer, Joe Pruett, Mike Marts, Lisa Wu, and Stephan Nilson. One thing I mentioned to everyone on hand was my desire to give readers, fans, and future AfterShock Army members, a look at the people behind the scenes of indie publishers. You know the comic books which they release. You likely know some, many, or even all of the creators who’ve signed on with the label. But what about

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PopCultHQ’s Creator Spotlight: Ram Venkatesan & Anand Radhakrishnan of GRAFITY’S WALL

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Ram Venkatesan is an author and comic book writer I came in contact with at the end of 2016 thanks to a comic book review I conducted for PopCultHQ on his miniseries BRIGANDS from Action Lab: Danger Zone. Looking back over our conversations in Facebook Messenger, we’ve discussed the BRIGANDS title, his self-published BLACK MUMBA graphic novel (which I’m looking forward to reviewing once it solicits), distribution issues, and other general banter (The Rock, emojis, anything goes!). <PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Comic Book Review: ‘BRIGANDS’ #2 from Action Lab: Danger Zone> <PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Comic Book Review: ‘BRIGANDS’ #3 from Action Lab: Danger Zone> Shortly

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Serious TV Drama Podcast 170: Supergirl 2×16 | Flash 3×17 | Legends 2×15 | Arrow 5×17

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This week was full of stupendous superhero shows, with all four DC shows back with new episodes. The event of the week was certainly the Flash musical episode. Most of the STVD All-Star Squad sang its praises, though not all of us were in tune in our opinions on it. So strap in and listen to us talk about the latest episodes of Supergirl, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Arrow! Be sure to stick around to listen to a few song highlights from The Flash! [Recorded 3/23/17] https://www.podbean.com/media/player/c7ivm-6908d8?from=site&vjs=1&skin=1&fonts=Helvetica&auto=0&download=0   * Segment Breakdown * 0:00:00 – 0:02:11  “Super Friend” *

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: SPENCER & LOCKE #1 from Action Lab: Danger Zone

PopCultHQ received a review copy of SPENCER & LOCKE #1 from Action Lab: Danger Zone. Hitting retailers on New Comic Book Day, Wednesday, April 12th, the creative team for this series features writing from David Pepose, art by Jorge Santiago, Jr., colors from Jasen Smith, and lettering by Colin Bell. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of the first issue of…   – SPENCER & LOCKE #1 Writer: David Pepose Art: Jorge Santiago, Jr. Colors: Jasen Smith Letters: Colin Bell Covers: Jorge Santiago, Jr. (Item Code: FEB171047), Maan House (Item Code: FEB171048), Joe Mulvey (Item Code: FEB171049) When his grade-school sweetheart is found dead, there’s only one friend

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ECCC 2017: PopCultHQ Interviews Writer/Artist Matt Kindt

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PopCultHQ was fortunate to be on hand to cover the 15th Annual Emerald City Comicon in Seattle, WA. One of the highlights for us was the number of remarkable individuals in the comic book industry who were willing to take time out to speak with us. On Friday, we made our way up to the sixth floor of the Washington State Convention Center, where ECCC held their Artist Alley, to interview a writer/artist who seems almost omnipresent in the comic book world today with titles out by multiple publishers…Matt Kindt. <To Matt’s extensive résumé, check out Comic Book DB’s list

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Did Disney “Steal” Zootopia?

Disney faces yet another copyright infringement suit, this time over the hit film zootopia

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