[Video Interview] “Pants Optional” – Episode II: Kenny Aitken

A cybernetic owl created as a weapon breaks free from his creators, learns the ways of the Samurai and becomes a hero in the distant future of Japan.

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[Comic Book Review] Image Comics’ VS #5 (of 5)

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of VS #5 from Image Comics. Available this Wednesday, July 18th on New Comic Book Day (NCBD), the issue features writing from Iván Brandon, interior art by Esad Ribić, colors by Nic Klein, Ive Svorcina, and Em Roberts, letters from Aditya Bidikar, and designs by Tom Muller. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… VS #5 Writer: Iván Brandon Artist: Esad Ribić Colorists: Nic Klein, Ive Svorcina, Em Roberts Letterer: Aditya Bidikar Designs: Tom Muller Cover Artists: Esad Ribić, Tom Muller Available: July 18th, 2018 SRP: $3.99 Satta Flynn is off the grid but not out of the game. As the forces

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[Comic Book Review] PORTAL BOUND #4 from Aspen Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of PORTAL BOUND #4 from Aspen Comics. Available this Wednesday, July 4th on New Comic Book Day, the creative team for this series features writing from Mark Roslan and Gabe Carrasco, illustrations by Alex Arizmendi and Marco Renna, with colors by Wes Hartman, Jesse Heagy, and Omi Remalante, and lettered by Zen of HCMP. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of the NCBD issue of… PORTAL BOUND #4 Writers: Mark Roslan, Gabe Carrasco Artists: Alex Arizmendi, Marco Renna Colorists: Wes Hartman, Jesse Heagy, Omi Remalante Letterer: Zen of HCMP Cover Artists: Alex Arizmendi, Adam Archer Available: July 4th, 2018 SRP: $3.99 Their Future Depends on Each Other as Aspen’s newest

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[Book Review] THE LEGEND OF ZELDA ENCYCLOPEDIA from Dark Horse Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia from Dark Horse Comics. Available this Wednesday, June 20th, this comprehensive guide features 328 pages of everything from the original series up to and including Twilight Princess! Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of the NCBD debut of… The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia This 328-page book is an exhaustive guide to The Legend of Zelda from the original The Legend of Zelda to Twilight Princess HD. A comprehensive collection of enemies and items, potions to poes, an expansion of the lore touched upon in Hyrule Historia, concept art, screencaps, maps, main characters and how they relate, languages, and much,

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[Comic Book Review] VS #4 from Image Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of VS #4 from Image Comics. Available this Wednesday, May 30th on New Comic Book Day (NCBD), the issue features writing from Ivan Brandon, interior art by Esad Ribić, colors by Nic Klein, letters from Aditya Bidikar, and designs by Tom Muller. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… VS #4 Writer: Ivan Brandon Artist: Esad Ribić Colorist: Nic Klein Letterer: Aditya Bidikar Designs: Tom Muller Cover Artists: Esad Ribić, Tom Muller Available: May 30th, 2018 SRP: $3.99 Satta Flynn’s refusal to lay down and die drives the omnipotent systems that rule humanity to make a drastic decision. The nail

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[Comic Book Review] VS #3 from Image Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of VS #3 from Image Comics. Available this Wednesday, April 11th on New Comic Book Day (NCBD), the issue features writing from Ivan Brandon, interior art by Esad Ribić, colors by Nic Klein, and letters from Aditya Bidikar. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… VS #3 Writer: Ivan Brandon Artist: Esad Ribić Colorist: Nic Klein Letterer: Aditya Bidikar Designs: Tom Muller Cover Artists: Esad Ribić, Tom Muller Available: April 11th, 2018 SRP: $3.99 Flynn struggles with a series of humiliating defeats…that are making him more popular than ever! As a new generation of gladiators is unleashed on the battlefield, they’re none

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[Comic Book Review] VS #2 from Image Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of VS #2 from Image Comics. Available this Wednesday, March 14th on New Comic Book Day (NCBD), the issue features writing from Ivan Brandon, interior art by Esad Ribić, colors by Nic Klein, and letters from Aditya Bidikar. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… VS #2 Writer: Ivan Brandon Artist: Esad Ribić Colorist: Nic Klein Letterer: Aditya Bidikar Designs: Tom Muller Cover Artists: Esad Ribić, Tom Muller Available: March 14th, 2018 SRP: $3.99 With fresh augments and new sponsors, Satta Flynn is ready for his big comeback fight. But while war never changes, fame is a fickle mistress. Can Satta

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[Comic Book Review] VS #1 from Image Comics

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of VS #1 from Image Comics. Available this Wednesday, February 7th on New Comic Book Day (NCBD), the issue features writing from Ivan Brandon, interior art by Esad Ribić, colors by Nic Klein, and letters from Aditya Bidikar. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… VS #1 Writer: Ivan Brandon Artist: Esad Ribić Colorist: Nic Klein Letterer: Aditya Bidikar Designs: Tom Muller Available: February 7th, 2018 SRP: $3.99 War has become a spectator sport. Privately funded armies of superstar soldiers march into battle for fame, profit, and the glory of their sponsor nations. When a new generation of soldiers arrive,

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[Comic Book Review] PORTAL BOUND #0 from Aspen Comics

PopCultHQ received a review copy of PORTAL BOUND #0 from Aspen Comics. Available this Wednesday, February 7th on New Comic Book Day, the creative team for this series features writing from Mark Roslan and Gabe Carrasco, illustrations by Alex Arizmendi, with colors by Wes Hartman, and lettered by Zen of HCMP. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of the NCBD premiere issue of… PORTAL BOUND #0 Writers: Mark Roslan, Gabe Carrasco Artist: Alex Arizmendi Colorist: Wes Hartman Letterer: Zen of HCMP Available: February 7th, 2018 SRP: $1.50 Their Future Depends on Each Other as Aspen’s 15-Year Anniversary kicks off with the debut of their newest series! A parallel

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[Comic Book Review] ARMSTRONG AND THE VAULT OF SPIRITS #1 from Valiant Entertainment

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of ARMSTRONG AND THE VAULT OF SPIRITS #1 from Valiant Entertainment. Available this Wednesday, February 7th on New Comic Book Day (NCBD), the one-shot features writing from Fred Van Lente, interior art by CAFU & Darick Robertson, colors by Andrew Dalhouse & Diego Rodriguez, and letters from Dave Sharpe. Here’s PopCultHQ’s spoiler-free review of… ARMSTRONG AND THE VAULT OF SPIRITS #1 Written by Fred Van Lente Art by CAFU & Darick Robertson Cover A by Kalman Andrasofszky Cover B by Juan José Ryp Variant Cover by Ryan Bodenheim Variant Cover by Clayton Henry What secrets await inside the Vault of Spirits?

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