Marvelous New Year’s Eve…Not So Marvelous

2016 is gone and several people bid it adieu in style by hanging out with a few of their favorite celebrities at the Marvelous Nerd Year’s Eve in Dallas, Texas with special guest star Stan Lee. Several fans were delighted because the crowds were easy to navigate and the lines were short, but for anyone that knows conventions, this isn’t a good sign. Unfortunately, this New Year’s Eve was a bust for many. Warnings Ignored This was Rewind Con all over again, a lot of flash, but no bang. Like Rewind Con, there were warning signs: It was a first-year

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Cosplay Makeup by Bonnie Corban

Bonnie Corban is a name you might have heard around Halloween when several sites focused on her gory facial and body makeup, but there is so much more to her skills than just gore. There is artistry, skill, and imagination. Perhaps the biggest talent Bonnie possesses is patience, as many of these elaborate pieces take at least 10 hours. One of the best things about Bonnie is that she shows us everything in detail, and she even tells us exactly what tools and makeup she is using. She isn’t using high-end makeup that none of us can afford. She’s using stuff

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A Doctor Who Experience at the Blue Box Cafe in Elgin, IL

I am a Doctor Who Fan and have been for years, but unfortunately I am a Doctor Who Fan without cable. This means that I did not get to see the Christmas special, “The Return of Doctor Mysterio.” I was delighted when I found the solution. New Years Eve, Eve (December 30th in layman’s terms) I attended a most wonderful Doctor Who event at The Blue Box Cafe in Elgin, IL. This event was hosted by Southgate Media Group, who was doing a live podcast and trivia event followed by the airing of the new Doctor Who episode. I had heard

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: ‘CYBERFORCE ARTIFACTS’ #0 from Top Cow Productions

PopCultHQ received a preview copy of CYBERFORCE ARTIFACTS #0 from Top Cow Productions. Hitting newsstands this New Comic Book Day (NCBD), Wednesday, January 4th, the creative team for this series features writing from Camilla Zhang, Kelly Bender, and Paul Penna, interior art by Francesca Aureli and Jim Towe, colors by K. Michael Russell and Chris Northrop, lettering by Troy Peteri, with cover art by Khoi Pham. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of CYBERFORCE ARTIFACTS #0. CYBERFORCE: ARTIFACTS #0 Story: Camilla Zhang, Kelly Bender, Paul Penna Art: Francesca Aureli, Jim Towe Colors: K Michael Russell, Chris Northrop Lettering: Troy Peteri Cover: Khoi Pham Diamond ID: OCT160561 CYBERFORCE:

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

PopCultHQ received a preview copy of INFINITE SEVEN #1 from Action Lab: Danger Zone. Hitting newsstands Wednesday, February 1st, the creative team for this mature readers series features writing from Dave Dwonch (CYRUS PERKINS, GHOST TOWN, VAMPLETS), interior and cover art by Arturo Mesa, and colors from Geraldo Filho. <ENTER OUR INFINITE SEVEN GIVEAWAY – 7 WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON 2/1 BY DAVE DWONCH!> Here’s our spoiler-free look at Action Lab: Danger Zone’s premiere issue of… Synopsis for INFINITE SEVEN #1: Writer: Dave Dwonch Art: Arturo Mesa Colors: Geraldo Filho . For centuries, a secret world government has employed the INFINITE SEVEN, the world’s greatest assassins to do

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Thank You Michael Rooker, Have a Great Year

A big Thank You to Michael Rooker, for everything!

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: ‘ALTERS’ #3 from AfterShock Comics

PopCultHQ received a preview copy of ALTERS #3 from AfterShock Comics. Hitting newsstands this New Comic Book Day (NCBD), Wednesday, December 21st, the creative team for this series features writing from Paul Jenkins (Hellblazer, Civil War: Front Line), interior art by Leila Leiz (Harem, NVRLND), colors from Tamra Bonvillain (Rat Queens, Wayward), lettering by Ryane Hill, with cover art by Brian Stelfreeze (Shadow of the Bat, Jackpot!). Here’s our spoiler-free look at the third issue of this week’s new release from AfterShock Comics… Synopsis for ALTERS #3: Writer: Paul Jenkins Artist: Leila Leiz Colorist: Tamra Bonvillain Cover Artist: Brian Stelfreeze Reeling from the tragedy surrounding her first interaction as

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PopCultHQ Comic Creator Spotlight Interview: RAY FAWKES

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PopCultHQ had the pleasure of interviewing comic creator Ray Fawkes, who currently has his book JACKPOT! four issues deep with AfterShock Comics, a publisher who has sent tremors throughout the comic book community from their hit titles in 2016. Earlier this year on April 19th, the week of its debut, I gave Jackpot! #1 a review and was blown away by this explosive premiere issue. In prepping for that review, I do the typical research and background check: list of credits, ways to follow on social media, connections, tax records for the last five years, bank accounts, full medical records…wait, I might be

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: ‘Executive Assistant Iris: Enemies Among Us’ #1 by Aspen Comics

PopCultHQ received a preview copy of Executive Assistant Iris: Enemies Among Us #1 from Aspen Comics. Hitting newsstands this New Comic Book Day (NCBD), Wednesday, December 21st, the creative team for this issue which features two stories, include one with writing from David Wohl and interior art by Giuseppe Cafaro, and the second from writer Vince Hernandez (Aspen’s VP/EIC) and pencils by Randy Green, with both stories colored by Wes Hartman and lettered by Zen. Here’s our spoiler-free look at this week’s new release from Aspen Comics… Executive Assistant Iris: Enemies Among Us #1 Executive Assistant Iris: Enemies Among Us #1 Writers: Vince Hernandez, David Wohl Artists: Randy Green, Giuseppe Cafaro, Wes Hartman Cover

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: ‘BRIGANDS’ #2 from Action Lab: Danger Zone

PopCultHQ received a preview copy of BRIGANDS #2 from Action Lab: Danger Zone. Hitting newsstands this New Comic Book Day (NCBD), Wednesday, December 14th, the creative team for this series features writing from Ram V, illustrator Nick Barber, colorist Jason Lewis, and lettering by Kel Nuttall. Synopsis for BRIGANDS #2: Writer: Ram V Artist: Nick Barber Colorist: Jason Lewis Letterer: Kel Nuttall Cover Artist: Mukesh Singh Out to recruit more brigands for their heist, Stilian Desault and Veina arrive at the Barren Halls Prison. They’ve come with a box full of stolen gold to buy a good man his freedom. But the trouble with smart people making dodgy deals is they don’t settle

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