PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: ‘BLOOD BLISTER’ #1 from AfterShock Comics

PopCultHQ received a preview copy of BLOOD BLISTER #1 from AfterShock Comics. Hitting retailers on New Comic Book Day, Wednesday, February 1st, the creative team for this series features writing from co-creator Phil Hester, with pencils from co-creator Tony Harris, inks by Eric Layton, colors from Guy Major, and letters by Dave Sharpe. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of the premiere issue of… Blood Blister #1 Writer: Phil Hester Pencils: Tony Harris Inks: Eric Layton Colors: Guy Major Letters: Dave Sharpe Cover: Tony Harris Sin is a joke to Brandon Hull. Morality a crutch for the weak, laws mere tools to be abused. But when the corruption he scoffed

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Cosplay Spotlight: Hanna Elladore

Hanna Elladore is a cosplayer and gamer out of the Ukraine. What caught my eye was her Aleera cosplay from Van Helsing.

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: ‘AMERIKARATE’ #1 from Action Lab: Danger Zone

PopCultHQ received a preview copy of AMERIKARATE #1 from Action Lab: Danger Zone. Hitting retailers on New Comic Book Day, Wednesday, March 1st, the creative team for this series features writing from Brockton McKinney and Corey Kalman, with art from Devin Roth. <BE SURE TO CHECK OUT POPCULTHQ’S INTERVIEW WITH THE CREATORS OF AMERIKARATE!> Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of the premiere issue of… AMERIKARATE #1: Writers: Brockton McKinney, Corey Kalman Artist: Devin Roth On Sale: Mar 01, 2017 SRP: $4.99 Sam Kickwell was the best of the best–until a terrible karate accident involving his brother and ninjas convinced him to hang up his black belt. Now

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Serious TV Drama Podcast 154: Supergirl 2×9 | Flash 3×10 | Legends 2×9 | Arrow 5×10

The holiday hiatus is over, and The CW’s DC are back! The STVD All-Star Squad assembled to discuss Supergirl, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow and a few other DC TV offerings that are new or upcoming. [Recorded 1/26/17] https://www.podbean.com/media/player/njwuj-6719c4?skin=11 * Segment Breakdown * 0:00:00 – 0:03:09  Intro * 0:03:10 – 0:11:00  Powerless/Justice League Action * 0:11:01 – 0:31:49  SUPERGIRL (“Supergirl Lives”) * 0:31:50 – 0:57:33  THE FLASH (“Borrowing Problems from the Future”) * 0:57:34 – 1:27:29  LEGENDS (“Raiders of the Lost Art”) * 1:27:30 – 1:52:30  ARROW (“Who Are You?”) * 1:52:31 – 1:56:53  Wrapping it All Up Join

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Albert the Alien by Trevor Mueller – A Spectacular All-Ages Graphic Novel

Every convention we go to, there is one comic book creator that my nine-year-old son looks for, Trevor Mueller. Trevor, along with artist GABO (Gabriel Bautista), is the creative mind behind Albert the Alien. Albert the Alien is a comic series featuring Albert, a seventh grade foreign exchange student and his adventures as he acclimates to our culture with the help of his host family, the Greysons.  The difference is that Albert is from the planet Xevon VII and is the first intergalatic foreign exchange student. In Albert the Alien 1: New in School, there are several adventures including alien

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: ‘COUGAR AND CUB’ #1 from Action Lab: Danger Zone

PopCultHQ received a review copy of COUGAR AND CUB #1 from Action Lab: Danger Zone. Available on Wednesday, January 18th, the creative team for this series features 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 premiere issue of… COUGAR & CUB #1 Writers: Nick Marino, Rosie Knight Artist: Daniel Arruda Massa Cover Artist: Daniel Arruda Massa The courageous Cougar and the cunning Cub are Megaville’s ferocious feline fighters, tussling with an outrageous rogues gallery and prowling the city for crime all the time. But when a slow night on the job turns into

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Guidelines: How to Set-Up Your Convention (or Any Event) Page

The non-definitive list of how to set up your convention (or any event ) website.

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‘The Seventh Age: Dawn’ by Rick Heinz

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A riveting read that showcases a supernatural side of Chicago that even Jim Butcher hasn't seen. Check out this new page-turning novel by Rick Heinz

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PopCultHQ Comic Creator Spotlight: DAVE DWONCH

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PopCultHQ had the pleasure of interviewing comic creator Dave Dwonch, co-founder and President of Marketing and Development at Action Lab Entertainment and creator of Action Lab: Danger Zone’s upcoming series ‘INFINITE SEVEN.’ With over a decade in the industry, Dave has played a huge role in the growth and success of Action Lab Entertainment. He took part in creating the publishing company with fellow co-founders Shawn Gabborin and Shawn Pryor, produced the twice Eisner-nominated and five time Glyph-nominated series PRINCELESS, and has a list of titles under his belt. Oh yeah, and he’s also responsible for sculpting the overall direction of Action Lab Entertainment,

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PopCultHQ Double-Play Comic Book Review: Damon Clark’s ‘THE CIRCLE’ #1 & #2 from Action Lab: Danger Zone

PopCultHQ received a preview copy of Damon Clark’s THE CIRCLE #1 & #2 from Action Lab: Danger Zone. With issue one already available and issue two hitting retailers on New Comic Book Day, Wednesday, January 18th, the creative team for this series features writing from Damon Clark, art and colors from Alyzia Zherno, with editing and lettering by Zen of HCMP. <Preview Action Lab: Danger Zone’s New Release (12/7): ‘THE CIRCLE’ #1> <Preview Action Lab: Danger Zone’s New Release (1/18): Damon Clark’s ‘THE CIRCLE’ #2> Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of the first two issues of… The Circle #1 Writer: Damon Clark Art: Alyzia Zherno

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