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A definitive Dr. Doom vs. Dr. Strange wizard-off is coming this November, "to determine who is truly the greatest sorcerer"
Al Ewing and Christian Rosado are out to serve the biggest Challenges of Doom yet.
Chris Arrant
Marvel's X-Men to start shooting in weeks, according to new report
You've met some of the MCU X-Men, now they're getting ready to start filming
Graeme McMillan
What tattoo would Critical Role's Fjord Stone get? Travis Willingham knows
If you know anything about pirate orc Fjord, a key member of Prime Video's Mighty Nein, you may already know which direction Willingham is leaning
Grant DeArmitt
Intellectual = boring for Image Comics' COO Robert Kirkman, and he's hoping to "broom the boring out of comics"
Terminal, Kirkman's latest comic book (and new superhero universe) at Image, aims to bring back the energy that brought us comics like Spawn, Youngblood, and Witchblade
Grant DeArmitt
MTG's head designer was banned for talking to players for a month because he leaked upcoming cards during a public event
Many years ago, Mark Rosewater got into trouble with Magic: The Gathering's brand team for revealing card info he hadn't been cleared to reveal
Jules Chin Greene
Will Avengers: Doomsday see Doctor Doom get his hands on Thanos's Infinity Gauntlet? A cryptic message from Robert Downey Jr. has us wondering
RDJ is (once again) wearing a Victor Von Doom jacket that may contain clues to the plot of Avengers: Doomsday. We break down the most interesting of those clues here
Grant DeArmitt
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Art Wins: Dropout is now the home to early internet sensation (and Oscar-nominee) Don Hertzfeldt
If you've ever leaned over to a friend and whispered, "I am a banana," I have very, very cool news for you
All Marvel Contest of Champions codes (Updated August 2026)
Every code for MCOC that we could find and how to redeem them.
Wonder Man Yahya Abdul-Mateen II opens up about Disney cancelling the show - and how Marvel can "change the narrative"
The man behind Simon Williams is philosophical about Wonder Man's cancellation, but he knows what some fans are thinking, too
All LEGO Marvel Super Heroes codes (Updated August 2026): All the character unlocks you could need
These LEGO Marvel Super Heroes cheat codes will help you get the most out of the action platformer.
More Marvel TV shows are in the works, claims report - and we might know when we'll get official confirmation
What's next for Marvel on Disney+ after VisionQuest? We might know in just a few weeks
Kentaro Miura knew the reason Berserk kept being delayed: his own perfectionism
The long delays between new Berserk chapters were almost always because Kentaro Miura couldn't trust anyone else to draw as well as he could.
Reacher star Alan Ritchson has spoken with DC Studios co-president James Gunn “a lot” about a potential role
Alan Ritchson is (probably) not playing Batman in James Gunn’s DCU, but the actor hints at another big role
Daniel Warren Johnson was burnt out on sci-fi until 2021's Dune, and it reignited plans for Chainkata
Daniel Warren Johnson thought science fiction was played out (but then he saw the Dune movie)
Spider-Man actor Christopher Daniel Barnes says there is a secret second part to the power and responsibility catchphrase (and it makes perfect sense)
Spider-Man actor Christopher Daniel Barnes has something interesting to add to Spidey’s iconic “with great power comes great responsibility” catchphrase
Alex Ross is concerned Marvel Dimensions might be too similiar to Marvel Midnight: "it would've been nice to get a heads up"
Alex Ross says he's a little uncomfortable with how close he feels his Marvel Dimensions OGN is to the concept of horror line Marvel Midnight
What would Critical Role's Caleb Widogast do with one wish? Fix Scanlan Shorthalt's weird penis, apparently
Don't take it from us - Caleb's real-life avatar Liam O'Brien said as much in a recent Critical Role chat
Rob Liefeld has some extremely specific thoughts about Deadpool's anatomy: "He is well-endowed."
Rob Liefeld answers the question on everyone’s mind – what do Wolverine and Deadpool’s penises look like?
Chicago PD Season 13 recap: What to remember before Season 14 debuts on NBC
The continuation of that shocking season 13 cliffhanger arrives in October
Chicago Med Season 11 recap: What to remember before Season 12 debuts on NBC
The medical element of One Chicago will launch its 12th season in October 2026
Chicago Fire Season 14 recap: What to remember before Season 15 debuts on NBC
The original One Chicago show is set to return to screens in October
More Star Trek is coming to television, teases Paramount+ executive
Though Star Trek looks uncertain once Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy end, a Paramount+ executive assures that the streamer is "talking to a lot of writers"
Marvel Omega codes (Updated August 2026): All new and expired codes for the popular Roblox game
New Marvel Omega codes are released periodically, so you'll want to keep on top of them to get your next big hero.
Yotsuba release schedule (Updated August 2026): Find out when the long awaited next chapter of the slice-of-life manga will be out
It often takes months before new Yotsuba?! chapters come out, but we'll help you find out when to next chapter will be released.
Smallville’s Aquaman spin-off sank without trace because CW execs believed Alan Ritchson couldn’t anchor his own show
Smallville was going to have an Aquaman spin-off starring Alan Ritchson, but the CW got cold feet when they looked at the actor’s resume
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Jujutsu Kaisen ended before it let its main character be the main character [Popverse Jump]
Just when Yuji Itadori had the chance to tell his own story, Jujutsu Kaisen ended.
Trent Cannon
Cosmic horror, cosmic cops (with magic rings), and forgotten Thunder Gods in the Marvel Universe: Popverse Playlist for August 15-21, 2026
Thor drops his mortal status, Hal Jordan flies onto the small screen, and It Ends drives a group of friends mad
Graeme McMillan
The new Ghost in the Shell anime is faithful to the manga in ways the movies couldn't be [Popverse Jump]
Every other adaptation of Masamune Shirow's manga has stripped off the goofy, cartoonish expression, which is part of why they stood out.
Trent Cannon
New York Comic Con
House of the Dragon's Matt Smith is coming to NYCC 2026!
The star of House of the Dragon, Doctor Who, The Crown, and next year's Star Wars: Starfighter will be making it to the Javits Center this October
Graeme McMillan
And the 2026 Harvey Awards nominees are...
The Harvey Awards reveal two of comics' biggest trends: DC's rise and translation's boom.
Chris Arrant
Star Wars, Superman, Scream stars and more headline the first wave of NYCC 2026 guest announcements
Want to see Hayden Christensen, Clair Obscur's Jennifer English, Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan, and comic book legend Frank Miller all in one place? Get yourself to New York Comic Con 2026 this October
Graeme McMillan
In honor of 20 years of NYCC, we're opening the Vault (and Popverse Superfans get 10% off and first access!)
We are opening the NYCC Vault with classic merch & first dibs on 2026 exclusives, like official Crocs.
Chris Arrant
Warren Ellis
After Image Comics welcomed him back, Warren Ellis says he's doing a new essay for an upcoming DC Comics collection
Warren Ellis' return to comics now includes DC, which pulled a planned story after sexual misconduct allegations.
Chris Arrant
Warren Ellis speaks out as Image Comics reverses its decision not to work with him over sexual misconduct allegations until accountability is achieved
Warren Ellis says "I hurt people, I'm sorry" as he returns to Image Comics, but some of his sexual misconduct victims have told a different story about his "amends."
Chris Arrant
DC is giving another Warren Ellis comic back to him, and Image is publishing them despite unanswered questions about his return
First Desolation Jones, now Ocean: Warren Ellis' DC comics are finding a new home at Image.
Chris Arrant
What changed? Image Comics is working with Warren Ellis again after publicly cutting ties in 2021 due to sexual misconduct allegations
Warren Ellis returns to Image Comics years after sexual misconduct allegations, and Image Comics doesn't want to comment on what changed.
Chris Arrant
Marvel Studios
Wonder Man Yahya Abdul-Mateen II opens up about Disney cancelling the show - and how Marvel can "change the narrative"
The man behind Simon Williams is philosophical about Wonder Man's cancellation, but he knows what some fans are thinking, too
Graeme McMillan
More Marvel TV shows are in the works, claims report - and we might know when we'll get official confirmation
What's next for Marvel on Disney+ after VisionQuest? We might know in just a few weeks
Graeme McMillan
Marvel's X-Men to start shooting in weeks, according to new report
You've met some of the MCU X-Men, now they're getting ready to start filming
Graeme McMillan
Ghost Rider gets official release date as Marvel firms up its post-Secret Wars MCU
2028 marks an important year for Marvel Studios, with three MCU movies coming without Spider-Man or Avengers in the title
Trent Cannon
Berserk
Kentaro Miura knew the reason Berserk kept being delayed: his own perfectionism
The long delays between new Berserk chapters were almost always because Kentaro Miura couldn't trust anyone else to draw as well as he could.
Trent Cannon
Berserk is basically a shoujo manga wrapped in Fist of the North Star, according to Kentaro Miura
Despite the depictions of blood and violence, Kentaro Miura thought there was a certain "fluffiness" to Berserk.
Trent Cannon
Nearly 30 years into Berserk, Kentaro Miura basically said Guts and Casca were still in the talking stage
Berserk's Guts and Casca invented the 30-year situationship.
Trent Cannon
Berserk's history isn't accurate, and Kentaro Miura had the perfect response: "Hey! Ninjas!"
Kentaro Miura didn't care if Berserk confused European readers... Japanese fans came first.
Trent Cannon