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Episode nine features writers Dave Justus & Lilah Sturges and artist Joe Eisma about their original graphic novel STUDENT GOVERNMENT at Mad Cave Studios under their Maverick imprint. The YA comedy graphic novel will have readers of all age LOLing. SRSLY.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT OGN

Written by Dave Justus & Lilah Sturges

Art by Joe Eisma

Colors by Michael E. Wiggam

Letters by Simon Bowland & Charles Pritchett

Edited by Lauren Hitzhusen

Publication Date: March 2025

At America’s second-oldest university, four earnest, clever, and desperate teens on the interim student government exploit a loophole to turn their school into a sovereign nation, facing down pressures on campus and escalating hostility from the United States government.

Get yours NOW: https://bookshop.org/p/books/student-government-dave-justus/21573713

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Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics.

For the sixth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with writer, editor, and publisher Dave Franchini. The creator, known for his work across a variety of titles at Zenescope Entertainment, has launched his own publishing label - Weird Brain Entertainment.

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For the fifth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with writer, artist, publisher, and production manager Ray-Anthony Height. The MIDNIGHT TIGER creator is launching a podcast and offering creator consultations to help you level up in the comic book industry.

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For the fourth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with attorney, author, and business consultant Gamal Hennessy, known for his expertise in comic book publishing & IP licensing.

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For the third episode of JUST KICKIN' IT!, PopCultHQ staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the honor in interviewing Steven Prince & Puis Calzada. The writer & artist duo are running a Kickstarter campaign for MONSTRADORES, the latest offering from Prince's MONSTER MATADOR Universe.

The campaign is recently launched on Kickstarter and is on target to be funded at any moment. Hear from the creators themselves and back the campaign before it ends on Thursday, April 3rd @ 5:00 PM PDT.

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MONSTRADORES (One-Shot)
From the World of Monster Matador!

Written by Steven Prince
Art by Puis Calzada
Colors by Alex Zief
Letters by Albini

Covers & Cover Artists:
Puis Calzada w/ Alex Zief (Cover A)
Jesus "El Kartun" Perdoza w/ Pixel Ronin (Cover B)
Fabio Alves w/ Alex Zief (Cover C)

The Monstradores! Kaiju fighting Luchadores led by Dr. Destructor (he's really a doctor!). Roll Call: Diablo Loco! Turbo Gigante! Lobo Azul! And everyone's favorite, Señorita Sangre!

Born from out love of Indiana Jones, Kaiju and Santo and... telenovelas?! The Monstradores is luchadore fighting action like you've never experience before. It's an action-packed mash-up of all those things, with more than a few laughs to spare.

The Monstradores joined forces with the Monster Matador to defeat the Megaracha in Mexico City. Soon after, the Matador sent the Monstradores on a mission to recruit an army in order to fight Nacho Lobo and his army of baddies and KAIJU! Of course, nothing is ever easy. Now we join the Monstradores as their mission is interruped by EL GOLIAS!

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For episode eight of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed writer Zac Thompson (The Body Trade, Blow Away, Hunt for the Skinwalker, Cemetary Kids Don't Die) about his project with Hayden Sherman and Jim Campbell entitled INTO THE UNBEING Part Two at Dark Horse Comics.

INTO THE UNBEING Part Two #1 (of 4)

Written by Zac Thompson
Art by Hayden Sherman
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Genres: Horror, Science-Fiction
Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
SRP: $3.99

Publication Date: February 12, 2025

1877. A group of explorers wander the sweltering jungles of Brazil in search of a fabled leviathan. Led by surveyor Edwin Hall, the group is quickly laid to waste by the harsh environment. With few other options, Edwin and his son Aldous take refuge within a steaming maw. Now they are lost within an eldritch landscape. And every moment that passes is another where their flesh is remade.
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For episode seven of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Dave Dwonch (Jenny Zero, Astroneer) & Travis Hymel (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Trailer Park Boys) about their new title THE LOOSE END at Titan Comics under their Hard Case Crime imprint.

AN HOMAGE TO CLASSIC 90s CRIME DRAMA MOVIES!

Tied up, tortured and thrown into a world of chaos, get ready for the wildest ride of your life!

With crushing debt, an aimless career, and a thirst for the high life punching down on him, failing screenwriter Steven Hollis is handed a ticket out of his dead-end lifestyle...an offer he can't refuse from the mob! Now all he has to do is kill the biggest exec in Hollywood.

On Sale: February 19, 2025

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For the third episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with illustrator Blue Delliquanti about their involvement in the Children's Theatre Company's performance of "Drawing Lessons".

To purchase tickets for 'Drawing Lessons,' visit: bit.ly/DrawingLessonsTix

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