Lee Rodriguez is a co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Panels On Pages. He is also a freelance graphic and web designer, action figure customizer, swell guy, and an awesome dad.
Anyone who says they weren’t into Spawn at some point is lying to your face. The mania culminated in 1997 in the “special effects movie of the year.” With suitably lowered expectations, let’s see how it holds up.
Another Free Comic Book Day has come and passed. It’s not hard at all to find success stories from retailers across the country. If you or someone you know just stepped into a comic shop, try these on for size. You’ll be coming back.
What’s better than a team of robots? A team of robots that combine into a bigger and badder robot, of course! Let’s take a walk down memory lane and peek at some of the biggest and baddest gestalts in 30 years of Transformers.
In an age where video games are becoming more and more cinematic in their presentation, sometimes it’s nice to revisit the past. In Chrono Trigger, visiting the past is the hook of the game, so you know… Meta.
They’re at it again, folks. This issue marks yet another major “status quo change” for good ole’ Spidey. This guy just can’t catch a break. Here’s the rub. This one’s actually pretty good.
Saturdays are always big at #C2E2 and 2013 is no exception. Check out some of the ridiculousness and awesomeness from the show floor, including PoP! Double Dare and a slew of panels hosted by the PoP! stars.
Whether you went to #C2E2 or not, you’ll want to check out these pics of the best cosplayers (including the costume contest!), booths, guests and more from the show floor on Friday! The crowds were manageable, but everyone there pulled out all the stops.
Day one of #C232 is in the books. The view from the show floor was maybe the best we’ve ever seen from the biggest con in the midwest. If today is any indication, we’re in for a treat this weekend.
C2E2 starts tomorrow, gang! PoP! and the PCN are going to be on deck all weekend long. So don’t be shy. Come by, get some swag, say “hi” and be groovy. Read on for a full list of PoP! events this weekend.
In 2013, it shouldn’t be unreasonable to be able to find a mass-release toy you’re looking for on a store shelf or at the very least buy it online. The latest trend in Marvel Legends is making us long for the days when we only nerd raged over BAFs.
Batgirl committed the ultimate crime last week. She murdered a man right in front of her parents. But you know… Who cares? Her roommate totally used to be a guy! That’s obviously a way bigger story.
We’re mere weeks away from the unofficial start of “movie season” and 2013 is loaded with superheroes. Which movie are you throwing your cash at with the most enthusiasm?
After mixed periods of buildup, 2013 showcased its immortals on the biggest stage of all the grand-daddys in sports entertainment. Spoiler alert: Cena won.
One of Spider-Man’s most classic foes and his oldest friends are sharing a body these days, so why doesn’t Flash know the truth about Peter? Follow along with this one, kids. It’s not everyday you get to follow a man’s mental breadcrumbs.
If you saw any of our Toy Fair coverage, you know Hasbro is going HAM on Transformers in 2013. It’s already started thanks to the revitalized Voyager class and we’re taking a look at the big guns this week.
Marvel’s newest event is upon us and it’s kind of a mess so far. Age of Ultron is the biggest victim of its own hype in recent memory. Big on both scale and anachronisms, this one can really go either way. Oh, and a Spawn character is coming up!
This one puts the “funny” back in “funny books, kids. Fresh from the pages of Dark Horse Presents, Uranus and T.A.Z.E.R. are the best duo in comics now that Robin is dead… Look, someone had to say it. I’m not sorry.
Toys for the next season of the Hub’s Transformers Prime are already hitting shelves before the premiere later this month. How does the Big Bot’s new toy make out after his reformatting?
We spout off about the PoP!ulation quite a lot around these parts, but what exactly doe sit mean? It’s like the October 19th of fandom in some ways. It’s whatever you think it is in your hearts.
After a truly impressive showing at this year’s Toy Fair, Hasbro is firing on all cylinders for the impending 30th anniversary of the Transformers franchise. Despite some amazing figures, we’re still missing a vital component of yesteryear: combiners.
The much-hyped Death of the Family arc has come to an end. Did the Joker go out with a bang or did he fizzle out and go poof? Did the family come out in one piece? What’s next for the Dark Knight?
It’s been over a month now since season two of FX’s horror series wrapped. If you haven’t seen it, you’re lucky. If you haven’t finished it, I don’t blame you. If you’re planning on finishing it, there are spoilers ahead. You’ve been warned.
The grand experiment that was Ultimate Marvel has had its ups and downs for sure. But after ten years, the cracks are really starting to show. Where did it go wrong? Is it time to pull the plug?
Francesco Francavilla tackles writing and art duties in the new pulp-inspired series from Dark Horse. From the fantastic designs to the fast-paced action, it’s everything you could ever want it to be.
The latest death threat-inducing change to Spidey’s status quo is upon us as Slott and Stegman take Not-Really-Peter into uncharted waters with his newest ongoing series.
The funniest character in Fox’s New Girl has penned a chronicle of every dime ever spent in the Douchebag Jar as seen on TV. It’s exactly what you want it to be. It’s hilarious.
Sure, they’re topping the sales charts again, but Marvel NOW! is quickly becoming too much of a good thing. They haven’t released an Iron Man comic in over three days. That’s almost a record.
After the game changing conclusion to Amazing Spider-Man, the wall crawler is about to enter a new era. The future is now… and pretty unsure. Is a crooked creepy Spider-Man title worth the effort of reading it?
For no other reason than it being obvious,there are two movies about snowmen named Jack Frost come to life and it’s hard to decide which premise is more terrifying. This holiday season, you be the judge.
This is probably the last show of 2012, and it’s a good one. It’s a nice and tight broadcast with some sweet emails and talk of Jamie Foxx, Hobbits and PR directors who could probably use a new line of work. Man… We loves some Christmas.
It’s not often that an animated feature can score a homerun where a live action movie fails in every conceivable way. That’s exactly what happened in 1994 in one of the best video game adaptations ever made.
With the holiday season upon us yet again, it’s not always easy to find that perfect gift. Luckily, PoP! has some suggestions to make life a little easier for geeks of all tastes on your shopping lists, complete with Amazon links!
It’s officially the holiday season, so let’s all be cool for a little bit. The boys talk the latest controversy, the Justice League movie you’ll probably never see and fisherman Superman in cuffs. It’s a good time.
Haven’t you hard? “Booyakasha” is the new “Cowabunga.” It took awhile, but the Ninja Turtles have finally struck a perfect balance that can appeal to pretty much anyone. It’s a great time to be a Turtle fan.
Hey, internet, it’s Lee. We need to talk about what happened with James Gunn yesterday. I know you’re upset. But maybe you need to take a breather and calm down. Just have a seat for a second.
