‘Violent Love’: A Pulp-Infused Criminal Romance from Image Comics (11/9)

FANS WILL FALL FOR VIOLENT LOVE These bank robbers will steal readers’ hearts Creators Frank J. Barbiere (FIVE GHOSTS, The Revisionist) and artist Victor Santos (THE MICE TEMPLAR, Polar) team up for a fresh, pulp-infused criminal romance in VIOLENT LOVE. The new ongoing series is set to launch from Image Comics this November. In VIOLENT LOVE, readers meet Daisy Jane and Rock Bradley—two of the most notorious bank robbers in the American Southwest. And then they fell in love. “Violent Love is a dream project for me in a lot of ways. First and foremost, I think Victor is one

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Wizard World Chicago 2016 Videos – Light Saber Battle, Dance off, and Head Banging Baby Groot

Dance offs, Light saber Battles and Dancing Baby Groot...all part of Wizard World 2016

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: “Jackpot” #3 from AfterShock Comics

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PopCultHQ received a preview copy of Jackpot #3 from AfterShock Comics. Released on July 7th, the creative team for this series features writing from Ray Fawkes, art by Marco Failla and coloring by Stefani Rennee. Be sure to check out our earlier reviews of Jackpot! #1 and Jackpot! #2. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of Jackpot #3… PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: Jackpot #3 The Story So Far… Dominique leads what may well be the greatest team of con-artists in the world. For years, they’ve been ripping off high-powered targets and getting away clean. But now they’ve attracted the attention of people playing on a whole other

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: “NVRLND” #1 from 451 Media (Out 8/10/16)

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PopCultHQ received a preview copy of ‘NVRLND’ #1 from 451 Media Group. In stores on August 10th, the creative team for this new series features writing from Stephanie Salyers and Dylan Mulick and illustrations by artist Leila Leiz. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of NVRLND #1… PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: NVRLND #1 Ah, the tale of Peter Pan. A story which will likely span generations. Recently, we’ve seen it return to life as a film (“Pan“)  and the boy who never grows up has played a role on TV’s Once Upon A Time. But honestly, are these versions truly bringing the story into the 21st century

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Lake Count-i-Con Dedicated to PopCultHQ’s Founder Manny Popoca

This year Lake Count-i-Con is dedicated to a Manny Popoca, our founder, a great man who brought down by life, well before his time. Manny still had a lot to offer this world and we don't plan to let his dream die. Lake Count-i-Con and Popculthq are working together to prevent this tragedy from striking others. and offering a charity fundraiser in his name.

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PopCultHQ (Comic) Book Review: “Bullet Gal” – a Novella by Andrez Bergen

PopCultHQ was sent a copy of Bullet Gal, a comic book series adapted into a novel from creator Andrez Bergen and published by Roundfire Books. Known for some amazing titles such as Tobacco-Stained Mountain Goat (which PopCultHQ reviewed), Black Sails, Disco Inferno, Magpie and Trista & Holt, Bergen has been on an incredible streak of successful titles and, by the looks of the review below given by our own ‘Brainy Librarian‘ Amanda, is continuing to propel the writer further in the industry. Here is your PopCultHQ spoiler-free review of Bullet Gal… PopCultHQ (Comic) Book Review: Bullet Gal by Andrez Bergen Synopsis: Teenage gunsel-cum-aspiring-hero

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Anime Midwest – Part 2: Securi-Gate?

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In Part 2 of this article I address the third perspective regarding security at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency O'Hare.

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PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review – “S.I.D.: Special Intergalactic Detective” Vol. 1

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PopCultHQ received a preview copy of “S.I.D.: Special Intergalactic Detective” Vol. 1 from Idea Engine Productions. Currently in a Kickstarter campaign until July 22nd, the creative team for this 100-page graphic novel features writing from Michael Sarrao, artist Matthew Leporacci, colorist Giuseppe Pica, and lettered by Abraham Hunter. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of “S.I.D.: Special Intergalactic Detective” Vol. 1… PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: “S.I.D.: Special Intergalactic Detective” Vol. 1 Ya know, if you think about it, humanity should have blown itself up countless times already. With all the technology we’ve created over the past 100 years and the wars that have been

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HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Beginner’s Guide Video Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson is Epic!!!

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Game of Thrones has a huge following and continues to draw high ratings. Some people, however, may have caught on to the series a bit late. Perhaps they’ve wanted to see it but aren’t familiar with the characters or storyline. Well, HBO has changed all that and are helping new fans to the show by giving a 7 1/2+ minute recap of seasons’ past. Oh, did we mention it is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson? One of the best things you will likely see/hear today, as one of the most recognizable voices in the industry breaks down Game of Thrones as

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Did Anime Midwest Go Overboard on Security?

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Did Anime Midwest go overboard on their security, a lot of patrons think so...we take a look at a few different perspectives.

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