PopCultHQ Artist Spotlight – Brandon McKinney

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This past weekend, PopCultHQ stopped by Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff in Concord, CA for Free Comic Book Day 2016. Joe Field, owner of Flying Colors, had a couple of guest artists at his store signing for the event. Brian Hess was on hand with his FCBD offering Awake #0, which we’re putting together a review for it now. I was introduced to Brandon McKinney, artist of the current series Bruce Lee: The Dragon Rises from Darby Pop Publishing. Brandon, a UCLA grad with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts, has a lot of credits to his name of

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PopCultHQ Spotlight Interview: Joe Field of Flying Colors Comics & Free Comic Book Day

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This past Saturday, PopCultHQ made our way to Concord, CA for Free Comic Book Day 2016. Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff was hosting FCBD by giving away comics, specials throughout the store, and guest artists Brandon McKinney and Brian Hess. But even greater than that is Flying Colors owner Joe Field is the founder of Free Comic Book Day. Joe proposed the concept of FCBD in a column he wrote for Comics & Games Retailer magazine (you can read the original column HERE!). The comics industry had never done anything of note where all the major players came together for

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: Inferno: Resurrection #3 (of 5) from Zenescope (Out 5/18)

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PopCultHQ received a preview copy of Inferno: Resurrection #3 (of 5) from Zenescope Entertainment. In stores on May 18, the creative team for this new series features writing from Ralph Tedesco, artist Antonio Bifulco, and colorist Erick Arciniega. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of Inferno: Resurrection #3 (of 5)… PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: Inferno: Resurrection #3 (of 5) The Story So Far… after being given a second chance at life by Lucifer, Mercy Dante is tasked with hunting down demons who’ve escaped from hell and sending them back to where they belong. as Mercy continues to acclimate to a life with no chance of salvation, she

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review: Hellchild #3 (of 5) from Zenescope (Out 5/18)

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PopCultHQ received a preview copy of Hellchild #3 (of 5) from Zenescope Entertainment. In stores on May 18, the creative team for this new mature readers series features writing from Pat Shand, artist Vincenzo Riccardi, colorist Eleonora Bruni, and lettered by Jim Campbell. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of Hellchild #3 (of 5)… PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: Hellchild #3 (of 5) The Story So Far… thousands of years ago, Hades, the god of the Underworld, had a daughter named Angelica. Because of his own foolish schemes, Angelica was tragically killed. But present day Hades is a changed man. in a committed relationship with vampire hunter, Liesel Van

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PopCultHQ Interviews Xing Xin and Previews His Epic Adventure – “Ximphonic Versus”

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Ximphonic Versus: Fabula Cristallum Thronus. PopCultHQ Review: We have been very fortunate to get a special exclusive sneak peek at Ximphonic Versus, thanks to Ximphonic Versus‘ phenom artist Xing Xin. What a privilege it was to get a glimpse of what fans will be blown away by when this jaw-dropping fantasy tale coming to television. Ximphonic Versus: Fabula Cristallum Thronus, the upcoming Thrilling Fantasy comic book series, has been acquired for Worldwide Distribution by US based GGG, LLC as an Animated TV series. Xing Xin, will be one of the show’s Executive Producers. All this before even being published! Ximphonic Versus was originally going to be published by another

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review – C.H.E.S.S. #1 from Insane Comics

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PopCultHQ received a preview copy of C.H.E.S.S. #1 from Insane Comics. Available for purchase now, the creative team for this new series features writing from Alfred Paige and Michael Hardwick, artist Luis Ruben Rivera Nunez, and colorist Berny Julianto. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of C.H.E.S.S.#1… PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: C.H.E.S.S. #1 On the way back from a mission, the members of Chess Strike Team encounter an epic battle going on in the city between an invasion of robots and a superhero team better known as The Guild. Seeing The Guild losing their advantage, the members of Chess decide to use their strategic expertise to

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review – C.L.A.W.S. #1 from Insane Comics

PopCultHQ received a preview copy of C.L.A.W.S. #1 from Insane Comics. Available to purchase now, the creative team for this new series features writing from Kelly Bender, artist Jose L Mojica, colorist Anthony Cain, and lettered by Rob Jones. Bender and Mojica also are the series co-creators. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of C.L.A.W.S. #1… PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: C.L.A.W.S. #1 When Bras Olivia was 10 years old, he was travelling with his family on a ship. They were transporting an endangered White Tiger back to the Bronx Zoo, when the ship they were travelling on capsized. Bras, the only survivor, swam to a nearby

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review – Jack the Hunted #1 from Insane Comics

PopCultHQ received a preview copy of Jack the Hunted #1 from Insane Comics. Available now, the creative team for this new series features writing from Dylan Davison & Jasper Korneitchouk, with art by Renatus. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of Jack the Hunted #1… PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: Jack the Hunted #1 Explored from the perspective of the courtesans of London, Jack the Hunted is a modern day retelling of the Jack the Ripper murders set in an alternative universe where the victims band together and fight back. Mary Kelly, an ex­ call girl, returns to London to visit her old work

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review – Planet Zero #1 from Insane Comics

PopCultHQ received a preview copy of Planet Zero #1 from Insane Comics. Available now, the creative team for this new series features writing from Massimo Rosi and artist Stefano Cardoselli. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of Planet Zero #1… PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: Planet Zero #1 Planet Zero is a futuristic tale of a dying Earth. The downtrodden inhabitants are forced to flee into outer space in search of a new home. A home of hope. The war ultimately follows them to their new planet and its a fight for survival. Is war an inevitability or can the factions come to an accord?

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PopCultHQ Comic Book Review – Silence of God #1 from Insane Comics

PopCultHQ received a preview copy of Silence of God #1 from Insane Comics. Available now, the creative team for this new mature readers series features writing from Massimo Rosi and artist Stefano Cardoselli. Here is PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of Silence of God #1… PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review: Silence of God #1 A dark, gritty, and sometimes haunting look at the lengths a man will go to avenge the only one he lived for. Would you make a deal with Death to see a family member’s killer be brought to justice? Death lingers and looms in the darkness. A man mourns the loss of

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