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Spring in Seattle: What to do when you're in town for Emerald City Comic Con
What to do near the Seattle Convention Center
January 30, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Netflix's One Piece: Everything we know about the upcoming live-action series based on the hit manga and anime
Imagine Luffy in live action, and prepare yourself for the reality with the upcoming Netflix show One Piece
January 30, 2023
Chris Arrant
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The coming of Superman: Joshua Williamson & Jamal Campbell take us inside DC's relaunch of its flagship title
With DC relaunching the main Superman ongoing series this February, Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell set the stage for their epic story in a Popverse interview.
January 27, 2023
Sam Stone
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Emerald City Comic Con 2023: A first look at the Seattle comic convention's big panels for this year's event
ECCC '23 will have big guests from movies, TV, comics, and more!
January 27, 2023
Chris Arrant
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What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
January 27, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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The winners for the 2023 Angoulême Comics Festival Awards are...
Europe's premiere comics festival hosts its annual awards this January; see who's won the plaudits
January 27, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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DC Comics' Aquaman has changed drastically, this is why it matters
How three recent Aquaman-related series redefined a classic DC superhero
January 26, 2023
Ritesh Babu
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Full Panel VideoWatch as Brandon Sanderson, Alex Aster, Alina Boyden, Wesley Chu, and GennaRose Nethercott talk fantasy at NYCC 2022!
Watch the full Improbable Imaginings: AKA Flights of Fantasy Fiction panel from New York Comic Con 2022
January 26, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Who is Silk? Diving into the web of the Spider-Man spin-off character before her solo Amazon Prime video show
Cindy Moon: Inside Spider-Man's spiritual sister, Silk
January 26, 2023
Latonya Pennington
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Revisiting the key moments that led to DC's new Titans series
Titans is the culmination of a long arc, spanning through Nightwing, Dark Crisis, and Teen Titans Academy
January 25, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Spoilers!Agatha Harkness just went through a startling transformation
Marvel just made some big changes to Agatha Harkness
January 25, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Can we stop pretending that the Oscars hate genre movies?
Now that Everything Everywhere All At Once has 11 nominations, it's time to move on from wanting to be underdogs
January 25, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Murder, sexism, and comics: Alex Segura talks up his latest novel, Secret Identity (and the comic spin-off!)
Alex Segura talks inspirations behind his new book, and the future of his noir-comics hybrid
January 24, 2023
Hussein Al-wasiti
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Why Saga is a triumph of characterization, not plotting
Who is reading Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples' acclaimed comic for the plot?
January 24, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Spoilers!The DC Comics timeline: How DC just re-framed its history along a canonical history
From Year One to … well.. YEAR NOW, let's get a better idea of the in-story DC timeline
January 24, 2023
Sam Stone
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See Thanos creator Jim Starlin's return to his favorite character, Dreadstar
Thanos creator Jim Starlin returns with his own creator-owned character, Dreadstar
January 24, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Lazarus rising: Mark Waid launches 2023 with DC’s Lazarus Planet
The first DC crossover event of 2023 is here with Lazarus Planet. Creator Mark Waid discusses the cataclysmic opening issue for sweeping storyline.
January 23, 2023
Sam Stone
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HBO's The Last of Us: The real life inspiration to the Infected zombies
How scared should we be of a The Last of Us-style fungal pandemic?
January 23, 2023
Gary Catig
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Star Wars' Ashley Eckstein talks about the power of the fan community
How Star Wars fans support Ashley Eckstein and how she supports them
January 23, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Moses Ingram, Rupert Friend, and Vivien Lyra Blair chat Star Wars and love overpowering the "fandom weenies"
A C2E2 Saturday chat with the stars of Obi Wan Kenobi
January 23, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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An exclusive preview of Deb JJ Lee's debut In Limbo: A Graphic Memoir
Take an exclusive sneak peek inside of Deb JJ Lee's debut graphic memoir-- In Limbo
January 23, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Yes, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is as good as people are saying it is
Starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, and Harvey Guillen, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is proof that Dreamworks has still got it.
January 23, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Watch Baldur's Gate, Legend of Zelda, Overwatch, and more panels from MCM BIrmingham for free!
Watch the biggest panels from MCM BIrmimgham 2023.
January 22, 2023
Chris Arrant
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What Makes DC 'DC'? Inside the formula for success for Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and more
Pulling back the curtain to how DC works
January 20, 2023
Carl Waldron
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Op Ed: Is it ever okay to work for free as a creator?
Everyone has heard the adage "Don't work for free," but does that advice always apply?
January 20, 2023
Sara Century
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What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
January 20, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Watch the new Invincible season 2 teaser trailer
It's felt like forever since Invincible season 1. Now, it's finally time to get a sneak peek at season 2
January 20, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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The most popular Kickstarter comics crowdfunding projects of 2022
Listening to the crowds behind the crowdfunding successes of Kickstarter Comics in 2022
January 20, 2023
Chris Arrant
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From New Frontier to the Space Age: DC’s fascination with the post-war period as exemplified by Superman: The Space Age
With Superman: The Space Age reimagining DC’s biggest icons in a facsimile of 20th century history, here’s how DC has showcased its greatest heroes as having the right stuff.
January 19, 2023
Sam Stone
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Portrait of a Bastich: Simon Bisley and the longevity of Lobo
Legendary artist Simon Bisley to discuss Lobo's impact
January 19, 2023
Chloe Maveal
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If you like Outlander, you'll love these TV shows, movies, and comics
Come what may, for those waiting on the next Outlander fix we've got you covered
January 19, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Streaming VideoWatch the Outlander panel from New York Comic Con with Sam Heughan, Duncan LaCroix, David Berry, and more
A panel discussion featuring Outlander stars Sam Heughan, Duncan LaCroix, and David Berry, plus the reason they’re all there - Diana Gabaldon!
January 19, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Morning tea with the Outlander cast proves fandom is still thirsty and alive at NYCC 2022
Fandom is alive and well for those in the time traveling Scotsman business.
January 19, 2023
Chloe Maveal
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Ellie from Last of Us: Learn more about Bella Ramsey, the breakout star of the HBO hit show
Even before her new post-apocalyptic role, Ramsey has appeared in Game of Thrones, Hilda, and the Worst Witch
January 19, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The best gifts for tabletop gamers
Find all kinds of gifts for TTRPG gamers including dice, guides, clothing, and more
January 19, 2023
Caelyn Ellis
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How successful are Substack comics newsletters?
What makes a hit when it comes to the leading newsletter platform?
January 18, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Spoilers!Loki stages his biggest trick in Marvel Comics yet
Loki has a big surprise for the Avengers, and it’s going to shake up the entire Marvel multiverse
January 18, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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SpoilersPower shift: How Batman: Fortress introduces a very different Dark Knight of Steel
Gary Whitta and Darick Robertson’s Batman: Fortress stands completed, with its heist on the Fortress of Solitude ending with a drastically altered balance of power.
January 18, 2023
Sam Stone
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Are the Young Avengers assembling in the MCU? Looking into what Marvel Studios is up to
Maybe Marvel isn't planning for a cinematic team of teen heroes... but it sure looks like it.
January 17, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Wednesday season 2: Everything we know so far about the Netflix hit
Here's everything we know about Netflix's Wednesday's season 2
January 15, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Who is in The Last of Us cast on HBO?
Get to know the main cast of the high profile adaptation of the beloved video game Last of Us
January 13, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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30 for 30: revisiting Vertigo's biggest and best, three decades later
Remembering DC's groundbreaking mature readers imprint through the lens of its comics
January 13, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Dave Chisolm's Enter the Blue dives into the world of jazz, performance, creation, and obsession.
An interview with Dave Chisolm on his newest graphic novel Enter the Blue
January 13, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Black Horror as Function, Jordan Peele, and The Keeper: Inside the Ethnogothic panel at San Diego Comic Con
The SDCC panel The Ethnogothic: Horror and Conjure in Storytelling examines the renaissance of horror works in Black speculative fiction
January 13, 2023
Christine Pasalo Norland
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What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The comics, TV, and movies that the Popverse team is planning on check out this weekend
January 13, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Into the psychoverse: Yanick Paquette talks The Incal and euro influences
"It's a partnership of creation with the people reading trying to figure out the story you’re telling"
January 12, 2023
Chloe Maveal
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Spoilers!X-Men: More Wolverines, more problems (for Wolverine)
What happens when you put two Wolverines on one team? X-Men #18 (2023) tries to answer this question.
January 11, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Ronald Wimberly chats Planet Ardbeg, form and function, and whisky cocktails
An interview with cartoonist and editor Ronald Wimberly
January 11, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Watch the Defending Manga panel from NYCC 2022!
The New York Public Library has gathered Dr. Joe Sanchez, Renee Scott, Erica Friedman, Rieko Ishibashi, and Jillian Rudes to talk about challenges to manga in the 21st century
January 11, 2023
Chris Arrant
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AfterShock Comics bankruptcy: Almost all of the creators, owners, conventions, press, listed as being owed money by the comic publisher
All the creators, the staff, the owners, and more who are owed money by AfterShock, according to AfterShock
January 10, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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SPOILERS!Court of Owls: The growing prominence of the Gotham City villains in Batman comics and DC as a whole
With the WildC.A.T.s continuing to settle into the DCU, the Court of Owls welcomes them as their first major challenge and a growing villainous role for DC overall.
January 10, 2023
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Speed kills: Flash’s One-Minute War claims its first casualty
As the Flash Family races into the One-Minute War, someone close to the Fastest Man Alive appears to have paid the ultimate price.
January 10, 2023
Sam Stone
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Looking ahead at 2023 with Popverse
Popverse Editor-in-Chief Chris Arrant gives you a preview of what's to come in 2023 at Popverse
January 10, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Looking back at Jason Todd’s forgotten, red-headed beginnings with his creator Gerry Conway
Writer Gerry Conway breaks down the creation of the second Robin, Jason Todd.
January 09, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Batman ‘89 creators unpack their return to the world of Keaton’s Dark Knight
With Batman ‘89 collected into a gorgeous hardcover this past August, Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones talk about revisiting the classic cinematic take on the Dark Knight.
January 06, 2023
Sam Stone
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What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The comics, TV, and movies that the Popverse team planning on check out this weekend
January 06, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Sink your teeth into an exclusive preview of Blacula: Return of the King
Blacula: Return of the King was inspired by the classic 1970s blaxploitation movie
January 06, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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What to expect from DC in 2023
Whether films, television, or comic books, DC is headed into 2023 with one primary goal: rebuilding
January 05, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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An exclusive preview of Top Shelf's new children's graphic novel Skull Cat and the Curious Castle
Skull Cat and the Curious Castle is writer/artist Norman Shurtliff's first book with Top Shelf Productions
January 05, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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The bible of comic books based on the Bible
Looking for comic books that Are connected to the Bible? We've got you covered
January 05, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Exploring the '90s era Star Wars Expanded Universe with Kevin J. Anderson
Author Kevin J. Anderson reminisces about the early days of the Star Wars Expanded Universe
January 04, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Who are Marvel Comics' top writers and artists?
Looking at the creator bench at Marvel Comics
January 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
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All's well that's Rockwell: Mitch Gerads on the weight of midcentury influences
"It's all about trying to get that Norman Rockwell vibe that probably isn't real, but the ad artists made it look real."
January 04, 2023
Chloe Maveal
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Disney paid $4 billion dollars for Marvel Entertainment - we look into how their investment paid off
Was the 2009 Marvel purchase a good deal for Disney?
January 04, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Spoilers!Power to the people: The Human Torch has started a union inside Marvel Comics
The Fantastic Four’s Johnny Storm gets a new secret identity and starts a union
January 04, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Putting the mask back on: how comic book characters have regained their secret identities
Superman just got his secret identity reset. How has that gone for other super heroes?
January 03, 2023
Jim McDermott
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What to expect from Marvel in 2023?
This is going to be a year of change for the Houses of Ideas, but will fans be able to notice?
January 03, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Who is Veranke? Meet the Queen of the Skrulls
Meet Veranke, the Queen of the Skrulls, and the architect of their Secret Invasion
January 03, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Netflix: The most popular TV shows and movies on the streaming service in 2022
From Squid Game to Wednesday, and Glass Onion to Don't Look Up... and more!
January 03, 2023
Chris Arrant
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“This is a scary show with murders”: Mindy Kaling and Charlie Grandy talk HBO Max’s Velma
Showrunners Mindy Kaling and Charlie Grandy break down the upcoming adult animated horror show Velma.
January 02, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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In Januaries past...This Month in Comics History for January 2023 - Uzumaki, Bucky-as-Cap, Invincible, Nubia's origin and more
Bucky Barnes takes up the shield, Junji Ito makes a spiral splash, and Snagglepuss exits stage left.
January 01, 2023
Alex Jaffe
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What to watch: Best Movies to stream in January 2023, one movie one streamer
Great movies to watch on streaming in January
December 30, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Mythology redefined: A look at Wonder Woman Historia
Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons has come to a close, completing one of the most ambitious and epic DC Black Label stories. Here’s how the story expands the Wonder Woman mythos.
December 30, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Kang just went up and spoiled some big Avengers, X-Men, and other heroes' stories for 2023 (or did Marvel put him up to it?)
It looks like 2023 is going be a big big year for Marvel Comics
December 30, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Full Panel VideoWatch the Queers in the Mainstream panel from NYCC '22 with Phil Jimenez, Danny Lore, Amy Reeder, and more
Chris Allo, Tana Ford, Phil Jimenez, Luciano Vecchio, Amy Reeder, Sarah Brunstad, Danny Lore, and Joe Corallo talk about working in mainstream comics as a queer person
December 30, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Full Panel VideoWatch the Sesame Street The Musical panel from NYCC '22 with Jonathan Rockefeller, Tyler Bunch, Dr. Rosemarie Truglio, and SJ Arnegger
The producers of Sesame Street; The Musical talk about their off-Broadway show at New York Comic Con 2022
December 30, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Full Panel VideoWatch Playbill's Broadway Bard panel from NYCC '22 with Gabby Beans, Max Crumm, Julian Elijah Martinez, Colleen Litchfield, David Andrew Laws, and Jim Cairl
Watch as Broadway stars play a D&D style short live in front of a convention audience in the New York Comic Con 2022 Broadway Bard panel
December 29, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Full Panel VideoWatch Playbill's Tune In panel from NYCC '22 with Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Cinco Paul, and Frankie Grande
Theatre has had a massive influence on tv and film, and Playbill has organized experts to talk about that in the New York Comic Con 2022 panel Tune In! TV & Film
December 28, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Full panel videoWatch the Broadway Beetlejuice panel from NYCC '22 with Alex Brightman, Elizabeth Teeter, Scott Brown, Mark Kaufman, and Jenny Gersten
Beetlejuice is on Broadway - and at New York Comic Con, with a panel run by Playbill featuring Alex Brightman, Elizabeth Teeter, Scott Brown, Mark Kaufman, and Jenny Gersten
December 27, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Full Panel Video!Watch the Big Broadway Nerd panel from NYCC '22 with Mason Alexander Park, Justin Matthew Sargent , Jenna Leigh Green, and Fergie Auguste Phillipe
Watch Playbill's Big Broadway Nerd panel from New York Comic Con 2022 with Mason Alexander Park, Justin Matthew Sargent , Jenna Leigh Green, and Fergie Auguste Phillipe
December 26, 2022
Chris Arrant
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The Witcher: Blood Origin - Everything we know about the prequel spin-off
Here's everything we know about Netflix's new prequel series to their hit show The Witcher, Blood Origin
December 25, 2022
Lauren Sisselman
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Spoilers!Who is Avallac'h? The Witcher: Blood Origin character explained
Let's dive deeper into the elvish sage Avallac'h and his possible future in The Witcher television universe.
December 25, 2022
Gary Catig
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A '60s style Swingin’ Christmas Carol with the Teen Titans in Day 24 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar
It really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so bring on the Teen Titans to seal the deal
December 24, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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The 2022 Christmas and holiday cards from DC, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and more
The comics and pop culture industry is in the holiday spirit, and it shows through their Christmas cards
December 23, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Who owns AfterShock? The founders, staffers, investment fund, and Donny Cates, as listed by its main creditor
The six men and one investment portfolio company that own AfterShock Comics.
December 23, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Ambush Bug jumps out of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar on day 23
If you thought Father Christmas seemed dated, be grateful he didn't get this new look in the '80s...
December 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Popverse's top TV picks of 2022
The Popverse content team's favorite TV shows of the year
December 23, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Lee Bermejo reflects on his industry beginnings and acclaimed work
In a spotlight interview with Popverse, acclaimed comic book creator Lee Bermejo shares his origins breaking into the industry, reflects on his most popular works, and reveals details about Batman: Dear Detective
December 23, 2022
Sam Stone
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Finished watching the Glass Onion? Watch these seven other whodunits to keep you in the mystery mood
Seven great whodunit movies to stream after watching Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story
December 23, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Spoilers!Move over Spider-Man, Mary Jane Watson has super powers as well (and she’s been keeping it a secret)
Spider-Man’s ex Mary Jane Watson has been keeping an interesting secret from everyone.
December 22, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Watch as Jillian Rudes and other manga experts dive into the best and worst manga of 2022
Watch the New York Comic Con 2022 Best & Worst Manga panel with Renee Scott, Jillian Rudes, Joe Pascullo, Deb Aoki, Alyssa Cruz, and Caleb Williams
December 22, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Dark Crisis: Black Adam’s long road to bonafide superheroism
As Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaches its explosive finale, Black Adam steps up to save the day but how did the magical antihero reach this surprising role in the first place?
December 22, 2022
Sam Stone
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Yes, Virginia, there is a homicidal robot pretending to be Ol' Saint Nick in Day 22 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar
A classic from the Marvel vault.
December 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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SpoilersDarkest before Dawn: Dark Crisis and the Dawn of DC
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths has concluded, opening up endless possibilities for the future of the DC Universe. Here’s how the crossover event sets the stage for the Dawn of DC.
December 22, 2022
Sam Stone
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The coming of Magog: Behind the Kingdom Come villain’s shocking return
Alex Ross and Mark Waid’s classic Kingdom Come has its lethal antihero Magog resurface in the most unlikely place and closer to Superman than ever.
December 21, 2022
Sam Stone
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Popverse's top movie picks of 2022
The Popverse content team's favorite movies of the year
December 21, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Is there a place for Willow in the current fantasy TV landscape?
In the midst of a fall packed with fantasy series, Willow sets itself apart chiefly by being fun.
December 21, 2022
Austin Gorton
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Celebrate Winter Solstice with Wonder Woman and Batman in Day 21 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar
Celebrate the longest day of the year in the company of Wonder Woman and Batman
December 21, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7: Joshua Williamson & Daniel Sampere unpack the crossover’s epic finale
With Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths complete, Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere explain the final issue’s big moments and how they stuck the landing with the crossover event.
December 20, 2022
Sam Stone
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Light in the darkness: How Nightwing illuminates Dark Crisis
With Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaching its explosive climax, here’s how Nightwing stepped up to become the heart and soul of the DC Universe.
December 20, 2022
Sam Stone