ECCC 2017: PopCultHQ Interviews Valiant Comics’ Editor-in-Chief Warren Simons

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PopCultHQ spent last week up in the Pacific Northwest for 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 Thursday, which was a shortened opening day running from 2-7pm, the first stop we made was one of the most visible booths on the fourth floor of the Washington State Convention Center, Valiant Comics. Prior to the show, we were fortunate to confirm interviews with some people at Valiant that are the

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Cosplay Spotlight: Laird of Cosplay

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Todays spotlight is one that is well known to the staff at PopCultHQ.com. Laird of Cosplay is the one who brought our icon, Reptile to life and is part of the reason that PopCultHQ still exists today.

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Serious TV Drama Podcast #166: Supergirl 2×15 | Flash 3×15 | Legends 2×13

The STVD All-Star Squad had all kinds of fun talking the most recent episodes of Supergirl, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow. We even talked briefly about how some of us are enjoying Justice League Action on Cartoon Network. * Segment Breakdown * 0:00:00 – 0:03:11  Intro * 0:03:12 – 0:09:36  A Little JUSTICE LEAGUE ACTION talk * 0:09:37 – 0:37:46  SUPERGIRL (“Exodus”) * 0:37:47 – 1:06:05  THE FLASH (“The Wrath of Savitar”) * 1:06:06 – 1:28:43  LEGENDS OF TOMORROW (“Land of the Lost”) * 1:28:44 – 1:33:20  The Speed Weed Hands-Off Moment of the Week * 1:33:21 – 1:38:39

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Serious TV Drama Podcast 165: FX’s Legion – Chapter Five

Whether you’re putting on a happy face or just a human one, a viscerally good and vividly illuminating time is 100% guaranteed with the STVD Podcast coverage of Chapter Five of LEGION. [Recorded 3/9/2017] * Segment Breakdown * 0:00:00 – 0:01:39  Intro * 0:01:40 – 0:12:07  More Thoughts on Last Week’s Episode * 0:12:08 – 0:54:10  LEGION Chapter Five Recap/Discussion * 0:54:11 – 0:57:12  Wrapping it All Up   Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stvdpodcast/ Follow us on Twitter: @STVDpodcast And track us down on iTunes, where you can subscribe, rate & review! STVD website What did you think of this week’s

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: BLACK EYED KIDS Vol. 1 TPB from AfterShock Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of BLACK EYED KIDS Vol. 1 TPB from AfterShock Comics. Available now, 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 first five issues collected into the first volume trade paperback of BLACK EYED KIDS… Allow me to preface this review by stating that I’ve been a fan of BLACK EYED KIDS since I first picked it up and I am all the way current through issue #11. This review, however, will not take any

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PopCultHQ Creator Spotlight – Marguerite Bennett

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At this year’s Emerald City Comicon in Seattle, WA, the list of publishers and creators attending the event’s 15th anniversary was massive! One such writer made what she called a “ghosting” appearance at the con, as she didn’t have a table at ECCC 2017 but was on hand for a surprise appearance, signings, and to support others at the event. Marguerite Bennett has taken the world by storm with her mad skills and wildly creative mind. From titles such as A-FORCE and ANGELA: ASGARD’S ASSASSIN (Marvel), DC’s BOMBSHELLS and the new BATWOMAN: REBIRTH, to Archie Comics’ JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS,

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Serious TV Drama Podcast 163: Supergirl 2×14 | Flash 3×14 | Arrow 5×15

This week on the podcast, the STVD team talk about the shocking developments in this week’s episodes of Supergirl, The Flash, and Arrow.  [Recorded 3/2/17] * Segment Breakdown * 0:00:00 – 0:03:00  Intro * 0:03:01 – 0:25:24  SUPERGIRL (“Homecoming”) * 0:25:25 – 0:50:32  THE FLASH (“Attack on Central City”) * 0:50:33 – 0:55:45  The Speed Weed Hands-Off Moment of the Week * 0:55:46 – 0:59:00  Some More FLASH talk * 0:59:01 – 1:30:25  ARROW (“Fighting Fire with Fire”) * 1:30:26 – 1:35:27  Wrapping it All Up Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stvdpodcast/ Follow us on Twitter: @STVDpodcast And track us down on iTunes,

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Cosplay Spotlight: Lee Tapscott

Lee Tapscott is an Indianapolis based cosplayer with many different faces. Check him out here.

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Serious TV Drama Podcast 162: Supergirl 2×13 | Flash 3×13 | Legends 2×12 | Arrow 5×14

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This week, the All-Star Squad discusses mischievous other-worldly beings, sentient gorillas, warrior queens, sins of the past, and much more on the STVD podcast. All four shows were back this week and we talked about the best and worst of Supergirl, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Arrow. [Recorded 2/23/17] * Segment Breakdown * 0:00:00 – 0:04:25  Intro * 0:04:26 – 0:20:12  SUPERGIRL (“Mr. & Mrs. Mxyzptlk”) * 0:20:13 – 0:40:56  THE FLASH (“Attack on Gorilla City”) * 0:40:57 – 1:00:47  LEGENDS (“Camelot/3000”) * 1:00:48 – 1:22:28  ARROW (“The Sin-Eater”) * 1:22:29 – 1:26:28  The Speed Weed Hands-Off Moment of

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