PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: AGP’s – PROJECT NEMESIS #5

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In that moment when you think to yourself, “Can this possibly get any worse?” It does, and it does so monumentally, as Nemesis inadvertently displays another one of her surprisingly devastating defensive abilities. If the destruction she’s laid forth already on Hudson’s hometown wasn’t enough, this latest catastrophe will have the entire world ‘s eyes watching now. Ground zero is no longer just a town, a city or a harbor…..it’s starting to spread to an entire coast! What can our heroes do now? Is there anything Hudson and Collins can do? There might be one last ditch effort to put

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: “Legend of Oz: Tik-Tok and the Kalidah” #2 from Aspen Comics

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PopCultHQ received a preview copy of Legend of Oz: Tik-Tok and the Kalidah #2 by Aspen Comics‘ Big Dog Ink imprint, which arrives in stores on June 1st. The creative team for this series features writing from Keith Thomas, artist Renato Rei, and colorist Ceci de la Cruz. If you haven’t had the opportunity, check out PopCultHQ’s review of Legend of Oz: Tik-Tok and the Kalidah #1. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of Legend of Oz: Tik-Tok and the Kalidah #2… PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: Legend of Oz: Tik-Tok and the Kalidah #2 Fresh from the pages of BDI’s hit Legend of OZ: The

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: Bob Salley’s – SALVAGERS Vol. 1 “Empty Cargo”

Covers: Salvager Vol. 1 “Empty Cargo” Salvagers – Empty Cargo: This is the first volume of an independent comic book series that has already leaped into a well established sci-fi, superhero team franchise. Renowned for its sci-fi landscape and eccentric characters, with high-octane action…..Salvagers was GOTG (Guardians of the Galaxy) long before we had Marvel Studio’s version of the galactic superhero group on the big screen. As creator Bob Salley told PopCultHQ, when we spoke with the Salvagers writer: PopCultHQ: Was this concept and comic book created before Guardians of the Galaxy came to the movies? Bob Salley: Way before. The concept of these characters came

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: 451 Media’s – Sunflower #5

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Review:  Writers Andi Ewington and Mark Mallouk take readers into a psychological nightmare scenario. After our heroine CJ has fought for her survival, she is now at the mercy of this mysterious forest. This issue takes us on a tale filled with symbolism and gut-wrenching confrontations with her demons. This has to be her hardest spiritual journey yet, but CJ has never given up hope that her lost daughter Sunflower is out there and that she is still alive. But CJ’s current situation find her in other people’s hands. Will CJ ever find her daughter? Is CJ even going to survive the

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: Insane Comics – HOLLOW GIRL #2

Already being a huge fan of Hollow Girl with issue #1 and its unexpected hard hitting, paranormal, psychological-mystery – my first review focused on its unapologetic view at violent vigilante justice. There is far more to Hollow Girl than a simple “kill ’em all” female, that would give “The Crow“ and “The Punisher” a run for their money. Hollow Girl brought us an extremely troubled youth with a hidden agenda for her violent rages. All the questions brought forth in the thrilling intro issue are mostly divulged in the second. But not all mysteries are quite solved just yet; even more intriguing revelations arise

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: “Worst Day Ever” #1 by Tenacious Comics

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Worst Day Ever! Going to work dressed as a hotdog… Nope. Going to work dressed as a hotdog during the ZOMBIE apocalypse. PopCultHQ received a preview copy of Worst Day Ever #1 from Tenacious Comics. Available October 19, the creative team for this new series features writing from Westley Schomer, artist/letterer Luke Stone, and colorist Patrik Mock. It’s the zombie apocalypse, but for the main protagonist of the story Charlie, rent is still due and bills still need to be paid. Worst Day Ever tells the tale of Charlie and his attempt to pull himself out of his spiral of bad luck during the not

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: “Sane6 #1: Catalyst” by Rats & Crows Publishing

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PopCultHQ received a preview copy of Sane6 #1: Catalyst from Rats & Crows Publishing. Coming this June, the creative team for this new series features writing from Rob Cannon, artwork by Rob Cannon, coloring from Rob Cannon, and lettering is handled by Rob Cannon. It’s also a Rob Cannon production. Cannon is co-founder of Rats & Crows with fellow creator and Editor-in-Chief Kevin Parent. Sane6 #1: Catalyst is where everything starts. This is the beginning of the contractors’ stories. Sane6 #1: Catalyst is a 56-page book. It includes Sane6 #1: Catalyst and the pilot issue Sane6 #00: Wreckage the pilot issue, as well as bonus artwork. Sane6 is a

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: “Rough Riders” #2 from AfterShock Comics

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PopCultHQ received a preview copy of Rough Riders #2 from AfterShock Comics. Available now, the creative team for this new series features writing from Adam Glass, artist Pat Olliffe, and colorist Gabe Eltaeb. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of Rough Riders #2…   PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: Rough Riders #2 Teddy Roosevelt continues with his recruitment for the Rough Riders. Thomas Alva Edison joins the crew, as well as a young Edward “Monk” Eastman. Teddy makes his way to the local watering hole where he encounters a young Annie Oakley, who after a dance with Roosevelt and a few too many drinks, she agrees to

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: Augmented #1 by Tenacious Comics

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PopCultHQ received a preview copy of Augmented #1 from Tenacious Comics. In stores on October 19, 2016, the creative team for this new series features writing from Bill Stoddard, artist Chris Royal, colorist Nimesh Morarji, and lettered by Meto Petkov. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of Augmented #1… PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: Augmented #1 In this not-too-far distant future, the Augmented Fighter League, or AFL, is the number one source of entertainment for Americans. Its brutal and violent combat draws participants from around the world, generally purchased by the rich elite, for the purpose of creating modern-day gladiator battles. Through technological enhancements, these individuals become puppets

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: Robyn Hood: 2016 Annual from Zenescope (Out 5/25)

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PopCultHQ received a preview copy of Robyn Hood: 2016 Annual  from Zenescope. In stores on May 25, the creative team for this new oversized issue features writing from Pat Shand, artist Larry Watts, colorist Slamet Mujiono, and lettered by Jim Campbell. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of Robyn Hood: 2016 Annual… PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: Robyn Hood: 2016 Annual The Story So Far… Years ago, Robyn Locksley was brought to Myst, a realm of swords and sorcery, to save the city of Nottingham from a great evil. After fulfilling her destiny, Robyn journeyed back to her home: New York City. There, she began to work

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