Artist Spotlight – Alex Ross The Master Comic Book Painter! #AlexRoss

I would like to take this opportunity and spotlight an artist (as well as a writer, penciller, inkist, and colorist) in the comic book world whose work stands out due to its uniqueness.  Alex Ross has commissioned pieces for Marvel, DC, and a number of independent publishers. It is said that Ross’ style is a hybrid of George Perez meets Norman Rockwell.  I would say that’s pretty spot on.  You definitely see the immense influence Rockwell had on Ross.  Alex even spoke on that, “I idealized people like Rockwell, who drew in that photorealistic style,” Ross says. “When I was

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And This is Why Alfred Doesn’t Get Days Off.

Occasionally Alfred gets a day off, it doesn’t happen often and probably for a good reason. You never know what Batman will get himself into Videos courtesy of Kale Miles Batman played by Scott Whipple

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From the Librarian’s Desk: Read the Very First Comic Ever

The earliest acknowledged quote-unquote “comic book” dates back to 1837.The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck was published in several languages and was done by Switzerland’s Rudolphe Töpffer. Dartmouth College Library has the comic for your viewing here.

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DC Comics World Record Cosplay Event in Plano, IL!

Today is the big day that DC Superheroes gather around the world to get their names into the Guinness Book of World Records for the “greatest number of people dressed as DC Comics Super Heroes held at multiple venues within a 24-hour period, at events which have been set up by the same organization.” The events kicked off in Australia and thousands of fans took part in the events across the world. Even though there were only 15 official original cities participating in the main event, several other locations joined in with their own celebrations. Plano, IL was just one

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Mad Max Trivia – How much Do You Really Know about the 1979 Classic?

How much do you really know about the 1979 classic post-apocalyptic film? Find out when you read the Mad Max Trivia.

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Fan Created Star Trek: Renegades May Be the only 50th Anniversary Present Worth Watching

Star Trek: Renegades is a fantastic fan film that was crowd funded and features many familiar faces from the franchise.

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The Walking Dead Norman Reedus on SNL Weekend Update with Pro-Weed Skit!

The Walking Dead adds a little bit of life to a zombified skit with a guest appearance of Norman Reedus on SNL

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Welcome to MannysPlace Media as we Present the Opening of PopCultHQ.Com!!

I would like to WELCOME everyone to MannysPlace Media: PopCultHQ.com PopCultHQ web page will be a full up and running professional media page that will contain exclusive interviews with comic book creators and entertainment celebrities. Along with top quality reporting and blogs from well-practiced writers and up to the minute pop culture and comic book news!! With my (Manny Popoca AKA – MannysPlace) contacts in the comic book and entertainment industry, PopCultHQ will have breaking news with insider information from reliable sources. One thing you will NOT find on PopCultHQ will be….false or unconfirmed rumors!! We will not trick you with “gotcha” or

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