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How Midnighter & Apollo are called into Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths for the final battle
As WildStorm celebrates its 30th anniversary, the ultimate superhero power couple Apollo and Midnighter continue to carve out their well-deserved place in the DCU.
December 05, 2022
Sam Stone
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L.A. Comic Con, a local convention with (pretty much) no lines
A peek into the twelfth year of L.A. Comic Con
December 05, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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All the best cosplay from L.A. Comic Con 2022
Cosplayers were out in force at the Los Angeles Convention Center this past weekend
December 05, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Day 4 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Nothing is more seasonal than the Ghost of Chrismukkah Past, trust me
December 05, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Day 5 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Everyone, meet the Lord of the Dance
December 05, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Are corsets uncomfortable? Bad for posture? Dangerous? Here are 5 myths about the historic garment
Mainstream media makes it sound like corsets are bad to wear, but are they really?
December 04, 2022
Kelsey Endter
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Day 3 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
What the Runaways can tell you about the Mighty Marvel approach to heroism
December 03, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Ironheart: Who is Riri Williams, the newest MCU hero?
Ironheart just made her MCU debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. But who is Riri Williams, and where will we see her next?
December 02, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Tom King & Elsa Charretier chat Love Everlasting
“I changed how I wrote comics,” King says
December 02, 2022
Ashley V. Robinson
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How did Judgment Day change the Marvel Universe?
Where does Judgment Day leave the Marvel Universe, and where are the comics going in 2023?
December 01, 2022
Dave Buesing
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SpoilersGuardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special - the endings, the credits, and more explained
How to better understand Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and appreciate what's coming next
December 01, 2022
Chris Arrant
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This Month in Comics History, December 2022
Scrooge McDuck, Batgirl, and Streak the Wonder Dog, oh my!
December 01, 2022
Alex Jaffe
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Day 1 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Get the jump on a new holiday tradition with the help of a curiously apathetic Dark Knight
December 01, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Venom is Spider-Man’s roommate, and it’s not going well
If you thought Venom gave Spider-Man trouble as a villain, wait until you see how he is as a roommate.
November 30, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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The Sandlot actors Grant Gelt and Victor DiMattia talk 30 years of The Sandlot and their non-profit organization Play Forever
"This isn't just something that we wanted to put our names on. We are here to work and to hustle and to make real impact wherever we can. "
November 30, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Movies worth watching in December 2022: One movie, per streamer
Can't figure out what to watch tonight on streaming? Look no further.
November 30, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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A look back at London's MCM Comic Con and how it compared to years past
MCM London saw the return of big booths
November 30, 2022
Louise Saul
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Eminem partners with Spider-Man and Marvel for another comic collaboration
Eminem is back in the halls of Marvel Comics - let's explore his long history with the company
November 29, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Is DC Universe Infinite Ultra a game-changer for comics streaming platforms?
DC moves comics streaming a big step closer to day-and-date release. What does it mean for the future?
November 29, 2022
Dave Buesing
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TurtleMe on his face reveal, the symbolism of The Beginning After The End, and Gundam
A chat with the author of The Beginning After The End, TurtleMe a.k.a. Tae Ha Lee
November 29, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Willow is coming to Disney+ so Popverse's fantasy expert Ashley V. Robinson shares 5 things you need to know
After 35 years, we're going back to Nockmarr and the world of Willow - and here's some key things to look for
November 29, 2022
Ashley V. Robinson
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Cosplay gift guide: 10 recommendations for the cosplayer in your life
Brought to you by hot glue.
November 28, 2022
Kelsey Endter
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Los Angeles Comic Con CEO Chris DeMoulin on the convention's biggest year yet
Popverse chats with LA Comic Con's CEO Chris DeMoulin about what to expect at this year's LACC
November 28, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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The differences between Harley Quinn and Punchline, according to Batman
Punchline has launched an explosive rampage of her own around Gotham City. Here how she compares to Harley Quinn and why they’re due for a rematch.
November 28, 2022
Sam Stone
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In the name of the queer: Sailor Moon's LGBTQ legacy
30 years on, Sailor Moon continues to be a beacon of hope for LGBTQ fans and creators yearning to affirm their fullest selves
November 25, 2022
Latonya Pennington
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Five Spider-hero comics to read that aren’t about Peter Parker's Spider-Man
Dive into the Spider-Verse with these spider-comics
November 25, 2022
Kat Calamia
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Give the gift of subscriptions - streaming services, digital comics apps, and mystery boxes galore!
From film and TV to comics and collectibles, here are the best subscription gifts for the holiday season
November 24, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Manga creator TurtleMe makes his first public appearance ever at Anime NYC
After six years of writing, manga creator TurtleMe shows his face for the first time, and reveals his origins and the origins of The Beginning After the End
November 23, 2022
Jim McDermott
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Thai ghost stories come to haunt Sandman mythos in Dead Boy Detectives
Pornsak Pichetshote on Dead Boy Detectives, Sandman, and Thai ghost stories
November 23, 2022
Ernie Estrella
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Finally, someone has made western comics-themed jeans (with a matching jacket)
It's the matching outfit every comics fan needs
November 23, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Spoilers!A longtime Marvel Universe character just became the new Death
The Marvel Universe version of Death has just retired, and a longtime supporting character is taking her place.
November 23, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Have a very weird holiday season with this off-kilter gift guide
Want to get a present slightly off the beaten track? We've got some ideas
November 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Which is more important to fans: Marvel, or the people behind the brand?
Is Quentin Tarantino right when he thinks that the "Marvel-ization" of movies has devalued the movie star?
November 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Streaming VideoWatch the Marvel’s Voices panel from NYCC '22 with Angélique Roché, Steve Orlando, Danny Lore, and more!
Angélique Roché moderates discussion with Eve L. Ewing, John Jennings, Danny Lore, Steve Orlando, Cody Ziglar, and Sarah Brunstad in a panel Marvel fans can’t miss!
November 22, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Significant Other's significant cast and crew spill the beans on Paramount+'s hiking horror
The cast and crew of the movie talk to Popverse's Ashley V. Robinson at NYCC 2022
November 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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How to make the most of your holidays, via mixing fandom and advent calendars
Celebrate the 24-day countdown to Christmas with these 12 geeky advent calendars
November 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Eight great kids graphic novels to gift for the holiday season
Hey kids, comics!
November 22, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Queer comics & graphic novels to gift this holiday season
Nine queer graphic novels to gift this holiday season
November 22, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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DC, Marvel, and more: The best superhero comic collections to give to loved ones for this holiday season
Yes, you count as your own loved one if you want
November 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel reimagines Arcade's Murderworld into its own version of Squid Game
Marvel takes inspiration from Hunger Games and Squid Game in a new mini-series that reimagines Arcade’s Murderworld
November 22, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Dike Ruan feels amazed to be here
Italian comics artist Dike Ruan chats with Popverse about breaking in, his work on Shang-Chi, and his dream jobs
November 21, 2022
Jim McDermott
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MCM Comic Con London 2022: Be there from anywhere with filmed panels, celebrity interviews, and showfloor reports
MCM returns, and Popverse is here in London covering the news, panels, guests, cosplay, and more
November 21, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Streaming VideoWatch the improv comedy show The George Lucas Talk Show in its NYCC 2022 performance
The improvised comedy show that began at NYC’s UCB theater takes the stage at the Javits and features Connor Ratliff, Griffin Newman, and Patrick Cotnoir.
November 21, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Inside the never-before-seen '90s Sailor Moon anime/live-action hybrid show
Here's the Sailor Moon show you've never seen, and its secret history (and connection to the original Saved by the Bell)
November 21, 2022
Latonya Pennington
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Dawn of DC - How DC is taking advantage of how much you miss your favorite heroes
With 20+ new launches expected throughout 2023, will the new DC restore the classic status quo after so many years?
November 18, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Looking back at the original Spider-Man Clone Saga with its creator, Gerry Conway
Gerry Conway on the secrets of the original Spider-Man Clone Saga
November 18, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Streaming VideoWatch the New York Comic Con Charity Art Auction benefiting St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital
By participating in the charity auction, NYCC-goers will be benefiting research and treatment for children at St. Jude.
November 17, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Prey and why streaming movie exclusives can work
How a film not found in theaters delivered an authentic indigenous story and renewed interest in a fan favorite franchise
November 17, 2022
Gary Catig
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Doom Patrol's Joivan Wade, Michelle Gomez, and April Bowlby on what to expect in the show's new season (maybe)
Spoiler warning: There's a chant of "Sniff those butts" midway through this interview (really)
November 17, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Build your own Gundam model with Bandai at MCM Comic Con... we did!
Become a Gundam model assembling expert at MCM
November 16, 2022
Louise Saul
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With Wakanda Forever in theatres now, it’s time to show off your Black Panther pride
There is some Black Panther merch available exclusively at the Haul
November 16, 2022
Illianna Gonzalez-Soto
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Who is Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine?
Julia Louis-Dreyfus has been making waves in the MCU as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. But who is Fontaine, and what is she planning?
November 16, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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How Walter Simonson’s Thor run made the Marvel character a worldwide hit
Writer/artist Walter Simonson talks about how his four years on Marvel’s Thor back in the '80s put the character on the map
November 15, 2022
Joel Meadows
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Dark Crisis: Young Justice’s return Is more self-aware than it appears
The Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths tie-in miniseries focusing on Young Justice comes to an end. Here’s how it speaks to the crossover and the wider DC fandom at large.
November 15, 2022
Sam Stone
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SpoilersBucky Barnes discards the Winter Soldier moniker for something new: the New Revolution
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #6 featured a turning point for Bucky Barnes
November 14, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Zine librarian Jenna Freedman chats about the Barnard Zine library and why every grrrl's story is important
Barnard College's campus features a zine library that focuses on the work of women, nonbinary people, and trans men.
November 14, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Four ways House of the Dragon is different Than Game of Thrones
Though set within the same fictional universe and sharing some familiar names, House of the Dragon differs from its parent show Game of Thrones in four key ways.
November 14, 2022
Austin Gorton
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Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman, has passed away at 66
The beloved actor passed away on Thursday, after a short battle with cancer
November 11, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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DC Studios: How James Gunn and Peter Safran are re-making the DC empire for movies, TV, animation, and games
The shape of the future is becoming clearer just weeks after the two took over as CEOs
November 11, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Geoff Johns paints DC's New Golden Age line as a great murder mystery bridging the past, present, and future of DC Omniverse
With DC returning to the Golden Age for a Justice Society of America relaunch, Geoff Johns teases the endless possibilities this celebrated era of the DCU offers fans
November 11, 2022
Sam Stone
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Mary Pope Osborne chats Magic Tree House, graphic novels, and literacy
Time travel and tree houses: An interview with Mary Pope Osborne
November 10, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Legacy reforged: The WildC.A.T.s relaunch in the DCU
As the WildC.A.T.s relaunch with a new series set in the DCU, here’s a look at the evolution of the fan-favorite ‘90s superhero team.
November 10, 2022
Sam Stone
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Streaming VideoHow did the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie get made? Watch the NYCC panel to get answers here
Bobby Herbeck, Kim Dawson, Randy Falk, Chris Castaneda are at NYCC to talk about the unlikely success of the TMNT film, which started with a “no” but formed a lasting legacy.
November 09, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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15 times Pink Floyd and Marvel referenced each other
Pink Floyd songs have been used in a number of Marvel film projects since 2016’s Doctor Strange, but believe it or not, it was Pink Floyd who started it - decades prior. Here’s 15 times the band and the company referenced each other, in chronological order.
November 09, 2022
Kate Willaert
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Why Andor feels more mature than other Star Wars (and no, it's not body count)
Disney+'s newest original television show hits different, and it's because, in Andor, there are no easy ways out.
November 09, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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What made the Riddler? The Batman's Paul Dano tells us in Riddler: Year One
The Batman star Paul Dano puts emotional horror into Riddler: Year One
November 09, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Streaming VideoR.L. Stine terrorizes NYCC - stream his Goosebumps panel here!
Watch as R.L. Stine looks back on three decades of Goosebumps. Watcher beware, you’re in for a scare!
November 09, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Streaming VideoWatch the full Star Trek comics panel from NYCC '22 with Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Liana Kangas, Heather Antos, JK Woodward, Chris Fenoglio
Join Collin Kelly, Liana Kangas, JK Woodward, Chris Fenoglio, Jackson Lanzing and, Heather Antos as they boldly go where no Star Trek comic has gone before!
November 09, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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SpoilersSuperman: The Man of Steel and his son have The Talk
With Jon and Clark Kent reunited at last, the two Supermen have a frank discussion about Jon’s sexual orientation in an overdue and honest father-son talk
November 08, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!DC's Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #6: Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere tease a grand finale
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaches its penultimate issue, with the fate of the DC Universe all hinging on the final, epic battle. Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere are here to highlight the issue’s big moments
November 08, 2022
Sam Stone
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Streaming VideoWatch DC's Superman panel from NYCC 2022 with Dan Jurgens, Joshua Williamson, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Mark Russell and Alex Segura
30 years after the Death of Superman, Joshua Williamson, Mark Russell, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, and Dan Jurgens join moderator Alex Segura for DC’s all-things-Superman panel!
November 08, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Black Adam, Michael Corleone, Charles Foster Kane, and Darth Vader: the eerie parallels between four iconic characters
With the Black Adam film in theaters, we look at the character's connections to three other iconic cinematic icons
November 07, 2022
Robert Reed
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How the late Kevin O'Neill changed comics for the better
Yes, he was a comic artist unlike any other, but Kevin O'Neill did more for comics than many know
November 07, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Streaming VideoWatch Hallmark's Pop Culture Connection panel from New York Comic Con 2022
From Spider-Man ornaments to Rick & Morty birthday cards, the folks at Hallmark talking about incorporating your favorite franchises into timely keepsakes.
November 07, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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At the Los Angeles stop of her tour, Kate Beaton shares Ducks through the history of the mines, a slideshow presentation, and music
Kate Beaton gave a intimate and haunting look into the world behind her graphic memoir Ducks
November 07, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Dwayne McDuffie and the power fantasy of superhero comics (and the cosmic armbar)
Dwayne McDuffie's understanding of fandom created one of the wildest moments in Black Panther history.
November 07, 2022
Robert Reed
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James Earl Jones’ greatest line deliveries as Darth Vader
James Earl Jones will play Darth Vader no more. These are the line deliveries we’ll miss most.
November 04, 2022
Alex Jaffe
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Ram V dives in the world of Aquaman: Andromeda
"The first words out of my mouth were: 'Let me do deep sea horror Aquaman'," Ram V says
November 04, 2022
Ashley V. Robinson
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Drawing for all ages (with professional cartoonists!) at New York Comic Con
On Kids Day at this year's NYCC, Colleen AF Venable, John Gallagher, Liz Montague, Matthew Holm, and Mark Siegel
November 04, 2022
Greg Silber
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Streaming VideoStream the Water, Earth, Fire, Air Avatar panel from NYCC
Rachel Silverstein, Alex Monik, Cara O'Neil, Brendan Conway, and Anne Heltzel took the stage at the Javits Center to talk about continuing the legacy of Avatar.
November 03, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Bob Phantom returns to Archie Comics (with a special guest)
Bob Phantom is back! And this time he's accompanied by Valerie from Josie and the Pussycats
November 03, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Looking back at The Mummy, Brendan Fraser feels "a sense of nostalgia"
In an interview with Popverse, Brendan Fraser talks about looking back at The Mummy, all these years later
November 03, 2022
Veronica Valencia
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The pop culture of all things: Chatting with proprietors of NYC comic shops at NYCC 2022
New York Comic Con features booths from some of the best comic shops in the city. We had a chance to chat with them.
November 02, 2022
Greg Silber
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Comic artist Simon Roy returns to his webcomic roots with Griz Grobus
A holy robot, a war god goose, and their comic that hit its Kickstarter goal in under a day.
November 02, 2022
Alex Jaffe
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Secret Invasion: One of the Avengers has been replaced by a Skrull – but which one?
The Skrull invasion has begun, and an Avenger has already been replaced.
November 02, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Full Panel VideoWatch Netflix' Manifest panel from NYCC '22 with stars Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, and more
Jeff Rake, Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez, Praveen Kaur, Daryl Edwards, Ty Doran, Holly Taylor, Matt Long and Luna Blaise talk about Manifest season 4
November 02, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Streaming VideoWatch the full Sandman panel from MCM with Tom Sturridge and Mason Alexander Park
The Dynamic Duo of Dream and Desire (Tom Sturridge and Mason Alexander Park respectively) are at MCM Comic Con to chat all about Sandman
November 02, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Chatting with Sina Grace, the Rockstar of Rockstar and Softboy
"It's been really cool to do the thing you want to do and have people respond to it," writer Sina Grace tells Popverse
November 02, 2022
Ashley V. Robinson
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Batman/Joker: The Deadly Duo’s History of Team-Ups
Batman & the Joker: The Deadly Duo kicks off with the Dark Knight teaming up with his greatest enemy. Here’s a history of the two longtime enemies playing nice together.
November 01, 2022
Sam Stone
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Remembering Vincent Kukua, comics artist, professional, and community member
Vincent Kukua passed away at age 45 on October 4, 2022.
November 01, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo talk the road to Nightwing #100
"We wanted a timeless kind of look," Redondo says of Nightwing
November 01, 2022
Ashley V. Robinson
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This Month in Comics History: Mephisto grants Peter Parker One More Day
Not to mention the first openly lesbian character in comics turns 50
November 01, 2022
Alex Jaffe
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Streaming VideoWatch: Judge Dredd writer Arthur Wyatt talk Best of 2000 AD at this year's NYCC
Best of 2000 AD, a new quarterly graphic novel series, aims to bring the best of the British comics titan to the US.
October 31, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Streaming VideoDMC and Amy Chu headlined the NYCC Darryl Makes Comics panel - stream it here!
DMC, Amy Chu, N Steven Harris, Dean Haspiel, David Proch, and Riggs Morales discuss creativity, culture, and comics at the Javits Center.
October 31, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Wonder Woman Historia's Gene Ha talks his creative process and favorite art tools
"If you're an artist working with a writer who hasn't done comics before you have to explain different techniques you can use," Gene Ha says
October 31, 2022
Ashley V. Robinson
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The Death of Superman: Dan Jurgens reflects on the event’s legacy with a new story
As DC celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Death of Superman with an oversized special reuniting its creative teams, Dan Jurgens reflects on the legacy of the iconic event.
October 31, 2022
Sam Stone
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Video InterviewJames Tynion IV talks about his recent Eisner Award win
"[I] just tried not to cry," Tynion tells Popverse
October 31, 2022
Ashley V. Robinson
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Streaming VideoSPAWN turns 30! Watch this year's NYCC celebration panel, featuring Todd McFarlane!
The Toddfather headed to the Javits Center along with Jim Lee and Greg Capullo to talk about the first thirty years of Spawn… and the next!
October 31, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Streaming VideoWatch the Yen Press industry panel from NYCC on Popverse
Yen Press has been bringing the best in Korean manga entertainment to the US; hear them talk about the process at the Javits Center.
October 31, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Molly Mendoza discusses toxic nostalgia and their latest book STRAY
"I hope the audience gets from Stray it's 'Hey, you messed up but someone still loves you, baby.'"
October 31, 2022
Chloe Maveal