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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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: Kenneth Brown’s – JUDAS BREED #1

Written by: Kenneth Anthony Brown Pencils: Ryan Best Inks: Ryan Best Colored by: Ryan Best Cover by: Ryan Best Variant Cover by: Natasha Alterici Lettered by: Hde Published by: Peninkcolorstudios.com PopCultHq review: A superbly well rounded finished product, that is very well written, with a strong plot and an even more fantastic concept story that instantly draws readers in. If you’re into sci-fi action, creepy horror with a strong female lead, Judas Breed is a must read! Judas Breed #1: The Awakening We begin with an outer space exploration, the search for life on another planet. When a group of scientists do stumble upon some sort of past life,

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: SARA RISING #1 from Tres Calaveras Studios

Coming to you from independent comic book company, Tres Calaveras Studios – Sara Rising #1 Co-Plotter, Script, Letterer, Editor – Emilio Rodriguez Co-Plotter, Pencils, Colors – James Rodriquez Inks – Michele S. Martin Color Assist – Wilson Ramos PopCultHQ review: Sara is a spunky teenage Latina, who is sometimes viewed as a bit of a troublemaker. She goes to school and has a job at a fast food joint. But Sara has found there is far more to the universe than just the simple things like dealing with mean-girls and her jerk of a boss. That’s when she literally bumps into an even

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: Jackpot #2 from AfterShock Comics

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PopCultHQ received a preview copy of Jackpot #2 from AfterShock Comics. In stores today, the creative team for this new series features writing from Ray Fawkes, artist Marco Failla, colorist Stefani Rennee, and lettered by Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt. Be sure to see PopCultHQ’s review of Jackpot #1. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of Jackpot #2… PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: Jackpot #2 The Story So Far… Dominique Vasko leads what may well be the greatest team of con artists in the world. For years, they have been ripping off high-powered targets and getting away clean. But now they’ve attracted the attention of people playing on

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