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The best of the best Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 exclusive merchandise
Why we wait in line: This year's San Diego Comic Con 2022 exclusive merchandise
July 20, 2022
Lauren Sisselman
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The evolution of the Stan Lee cameo
The secret origins of the Stan Lee cameo
July 20, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Full Panel VideoWatch along as The Boys cast discusses dolphins, whales, super suits, and more from their New York Comic Con 2021 panel
Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Jack Quaid, Karen Fukuhara, and Erin Moriarty talk about The Boys
July 20, 2022
Veronica Valencia
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Marvel is bringing exclusive shirts, jerseys, pins, comics, more to Comic-Con International: San Diego
A look at what Marvel Comics is selling at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022
July 19, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Black Adam, the DCU’s most complicated antihero, unveils an heir to his bloody legacy
While Black Adam may be coming to the big screen, the magical antihero has selected as successor to take his mantle into a radically new direction.
July 19, 2022
Sam Stone
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New Champion of Shazam creators tease new future for Mary Marvel
New Champion of Shazam creators Josie Campbell and Evan “Doc” Shaner catapult Mary Shazam into the spotlight in a comic book series that gives the fan-favorite character her just due.
July 18, 2022
Sam Stone
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Why volunteering at San Diego Comic-Con is the best way to enjoy It
Each year Comic-Con employs thousands of volunteers. And they are a big part of why people love it.
July 18, 2022
Jim McDermott
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ExclusiveHow green Is your Riddler? A look at Tom King and Mitch Gerads’ upcoming graphic novel from DC
Get a sneak peek at The Riddler’s Bad Day in a new exclusive preview
July 16, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Inside Oni Press: Demoralized staff brace for delays and uncertainty
Unpaid royalty issues, delays in announcements, and more revealed by an Oni Press employee
July 15, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Dark Crisis: Tom King and Chris Burnham offer a spoilerly peek into Superman’s prison
As the truth behind the Justice League’s twisted imprisonment in Dark Crisis is revealed, Tom King and Chris Burnham detail Superman’s twisted role in the crossover.
July 15, 2022
Sam Stone
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A conversation with this year's nominees for the Eisner Award for Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism
Eisner Nominee Roundtable: Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism
July 15, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Spoilers'Death of the Justice League'? Maybe not, as revealed in Worlds Without A Justice League: Superman this week
How a classic piece of DC comics history informs what really happened in Justice League #75 and Dark Crisis #1
July 15, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Jessica Jones as Captain America: The inside story on Marvel's new Cap from The Variants #1
Now that's my kind of Captain America!
July 14, 2022
Rebecca Oliver Kaplan
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Let your curls show with this quinceañera scene from the upcoming OGN Frizzy
A preview of the upcoming OGN Frizzy by writer Claribel A. Ortega and artist Rose Bousamra
July 14, 2022
Chris Arrant
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End of an era: The quiet death of Marvel and DC's linewide branding
Are Marvel's Fresh Start and DC's Infinite Frontier the last we'll see of line-wide initiatives?
July 14, 2022
Dave Buesing
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How Disney+'s Ms. Marvel season finale changed the MCU with just one word
Unpacking the Ms. Marvel season finale and Marvel Studios' promise that it will "change everything"
July 13, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Move Over, Super-Sons: There’s a New Dynamic Duo in the DCU
While Jon Kent and Damian Wayne may be the DC Universe’s Super-Sons, the DCU’s next World’s Finest is quickly shaping up to be Jon and Nightwing instead
July 13, 2022
Sam Stone
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Milestones in History: Denys Cowan & Reginald Hudlin shine a light on real-world heroes
With Milestone Media’s relaunch continuing to gain momentum, the publisher heads Denys Cowan and Reginald Hudlin discuss their long-planned anthology project Milestones in History.
July 13, 2022
Sam Stone
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Catwoman: Tini Howard Sets Up Selina for a New Big Score
As Tini Howard crafts a new future for Catwoman, she reveals her own personal connection to Selina Kyle and teases big plans for the iconic master thief in Gotham City.
July 13, 2022
Sam Stone
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I was a gay kid growing up in the 80s. Will Byers' coming out in Stranger Things was just as awkward as I remember
Welcome to the World, Will Byers. Hope you Survive the Experience.
July 12, 2022
Jim McDermott
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Trash Taste's CDawgVA and the Anime Man in search of Florida Man at Supercon
Moderating a friendship between CDawgVA and The Anime Man at Supercon
July 12, 2022
Alex Jaffe
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James and Oliver Phelps work the old Weasley magic at Florida Supercon
The Phelps brothers are up to their old tricks (and some new ones) at Miami Beach's Florida Supercon
July 12, 2022
Alex Jaffe
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How many genres can fit inside Marvel's movieverse?
A breakdown of the genre-bent storytelling of the MCU
July 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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No, Taika Waititi will not save us
It's time to stop worshipping artists and start treating them like real people.
July 12, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Matt Kindt on the "Intangible Ideas" of MIND MGMT: Bootleg and his new imprint, Flux House
A conversation with Matt Kindt all about his new comic and what he's hoping for from his new imprint
July 11, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Florida Supercon '22: All the major moments so far from the Miami Beach convention
Popverse is live at Miami Beach's Florida Supercon 2022 - here's all the details
July 11, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Cooper Andrews, Ross Marquand, and Seth Gilliam look back on the post-apocalyptic journey of The Walking Dead
Friendships at the end of the world in the Walking Dead panel at Florida Supercon
July 11, 2022
Alex Jaffe
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Summer in San Diego: An insider’s guide to non-Comic-Con activities
Take advantage of San Diego while you’re in town
July 11, 2022
Gary Catig
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Justice Society: Getting to know the JSA for DC's Black Adam film
Inside the seminal history of the world's first major superhero team, the JSA
July 11, 2022
Sam Stone
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Comics adaptations done right: Alice Oseman's Heartstopper on Netflix
Why Netflix's Heartstopper is a great comics adaptation
July 11, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Brian Azzarello speaks on the decline of corporate comics at Florida Supercon 2022
Brian Azzarello never writes a character he likes (except once)
July 09, 2022
Alex Jaffe
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Thor: Love and Thunder ending explained
What actually happened at the end of Thor: Love and Thunder
July 09, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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The Amazing Spider-Man might be the most realistic and human Spider-Man movie made so far
Revisiting Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man, 10 years later
July 08, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Liveblog!Avatar: The Last Airbender universe panel brings Dante Basco (Zuko) - but he's not alone at Florida Supercon
Zuko himself takes to the stage to talk Avatar: The Last Airbender, the Legend of Korra, and more
July 08, 2022
Chris Arrant
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A guide to Hercules: Could this mythical hero be the MCU’s next big thing?
The Marvel Universe has plenty of superhero gods and Hercules is poised to become its next big thing. Here’s a full history of the Olympian Avenger.
July 08, 2022
Sam Stone
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Liveblog!One Piece voice actors talk about the anime's big run and its upcoming finale at Florida Supercon
Colleen Clinkenbeard (Luffy), Luci Christian (Nami), Sonny Strait (Usopp), and Ian Sinclair (Brook) talk One Piece
July 08, 2022
Chris Arrant
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The top 10 Kickstarter comics projects of 2022 so far, and the stats behind it all
A look at the data behind Kickstarter's big Q1 2022 comics successes, and the comics division as a whole
July 08, 2022
Chris Arrant
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If you liked Disney+'s Ms. Marvel, you'll love these comics
Recommending some great comics for fans of Ms. Marvel
July 08, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Miss Star Trek: Discovery? Check out these queer science fiction comics
Live Long and Proud: Queers in Space!
July 07, 2022
Rebecca Oliver Kaplan
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Prepare for Thor: Love and Thunder with our Valkyrie reading guide
Before Valkyrie returns to the big screen, get prepared with a deep dive into her comic book adventures.
July 07, 2022
Matthew Jackson
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Members onlyKickstarter's comics director speaks on the successes in 2022, and challenges ahead for the company and crowdfunding in general
Inside the successes and challenges of Kickstarter's comics division with director of publishing & comics outreach Oriana Leckert
July 07, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Scott Snyder’s students create a comic book anthology inspired by his Substack course
Popverse chats with Scott Snyder Presents Tales from the Cloakroom’s editors Aubrey Lyn Jeppson and C.K. Lawson about their upcoming Kickstarter and how Snyder’s classes shaped the book.
July 07, 2022
Kat Calamia
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The top five Thor stories you need to read now
For those who want to start reading Thor comics, and don't know where to start
July 07, 2022
Chris Arrant
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The Long Star War: Reframing Star Wars through the lens of real-world history
A historiography of Star Wars, as told by Asher & Saul Elbein
July 06, 2022
Asher Elbein & Saul Elbein
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A guide to Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie ahead of Thor: Love and Thunder
The irreverent former shieldmaiden has become one of Marvel's most beloved, and most important, supporting film characters.
July 06, 2022
Matthew Jackson
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Spoilers!Batman vs. Superman, Flashpoint Edition: Geoff Johns, Jeremy Adams, and Tim Sheridan talk Flashpoint Beyond #3 (and the return of Hypertime!)
Flashpoint Beyond is halfway over: Flashpoint writers talk Issue Three
July 06, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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DC’s Latest Batman era kicks off with a shocking death... or does it?
As Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez take the helm on Batman, they kick off their run with a major death. However, things may not quite be all that they appear
July 06, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Dark Crisis #2: all the issues shocking twists & turns explained by Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere
Dark Crisis takes a brutally explosive turn with its second issue and creators Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere walk readers through its big fight
July 05, 2022
Sam Stone
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Full panel videoWatch Umbrella Academy actor Robert Sheehan's full spotlight panel from MCM London Comic Con
Klaus Hargreeves himself, Robert Sheehan, talks about Umbrella Academy, being a role model for LGBTQIA+ youth, and more
July 05, 2022
Chris Arrant
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ReviewAll gods will die—Thor: Love and Thunder is an ambitious and emotional film that doesn't always flow
Thor: Love and Thunder is an ambitious, emotional, and sometimes disjointed wild ride through space
July 05, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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The first time Jane Foster became Thor (it's earlier than you think!)
An exploration into What If? #10 and the imaginary story of Jane Foster as Thor
July 01, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Ahead of Thor: Love and Thunder, what's up with the Guardians of the Galaxy?
What a bunch of jerks-- catching up with the Guardians of the Galaxy
July 01, 2022
Lauren Sisselman
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One Piece turns 25, and more comics history for the month of July 2022
Diving into the most important anniversaries that we're hitting this month in comics history
July 01, 2022
Alex Jaffe
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A brief history of the multiverse - the term, and its proliferation at DC, Marvel, and well... everywhere
Charting the multiverse's history through fiction, comics, TV, and film
June 30, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder - Everything you need to know before watching the new MCU movie
Everything you need (and might want) to know about the MCU's summer tentpole movie— Thor: Love and Thunder directed by Taika Waititi
June 30, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Who is Gorr the God Butcher in Marvel Studios' Thor: Love and Thunder?
Cool name, cool sword. Learn everything you need to know about Gorr the God Butcher
June 30, 2022
Hayden Hefford
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How Jane Foster became worthy before Thor: Love and Thunder
The story behind the woman who is worthy to wield Mjölnir
June 30, 2022
Kat Calamia
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How is Thor the first MCU superhero to get to a fourth movie?
In a bizarre twist, Thor is the first MCU superhero to get their fourth film
June 30, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Things to do in Miami Beach during Florida Supercon
Tips and tricks for making the most of Miami at Florida Supercon
June 30, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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The 10 most essential Thor comics of all time
A reading guide for those who are interested in getting to know the God of Thunder a bit better
June 30, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Looking back on the irreverent brilliance of Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen
Matt Fraction and Steve Lieber have returned to the wonderfully weird world of Jimmy Olsen. Here’s how their past collaboration made Superman’s pal comedically postmodern
June 30, 2022
Sam Stone
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‘How would Superman react to the JFK assassination?’: Mark Russell answers in Space Age
A Superman of the 60s: Mark Russell on the History and Hope of the Space Age limited series
June 29, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Plush Darth Vader and a remote control Grogu coming to Star Wars fans from Mattel
The Force is strong (if your remote control batteries are strong) in these new Star Wars/Mattel products
June 29, 2022
Chris Arrant
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How Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli influences Clementine author Tillie Walden's comics
The Walking Dead comics creator talks about the influence of Hayao Miyazaki on her work
June 29, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Steve from Blue's Clues, the hero no one knew they needed
Blues Clues' Steve Is a reminder good still exists in the world
June 29, 2022
Kendra Beltran
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Eight Billion Genies imagines a world where everyone gets one wish (and the comedic consequences)
What if the world had one wish to be granted? The new comic series Eight Billion Genies by Charles Soule and Ryan Browne answers that question
June 28, 2022
Kat Calamia
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Lynda Carter's right, Wonder Woman has always been queer
And she's got 80 years of subtext (and plenty of modern text) behind her
June 28, 2022
Jess Plummer
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Assemble your own Star Wars fleet with Jazwares' new Micro Galaxy Squadron line
Including the most impressive 9-inch Millennium Falcon we've ever seen from Star Wars
June 28, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Star Wars: a guide to the Jedi survivors of Order 66 and where they are now
Not every Jedi perished after Order 66 in Star Wars, here's a list of the ones who made it out
June 27, 2022
Alex Jaffe
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Exploring the impact of religion on society: Jae Lee and Robert Windom on Seven Sons
Jae Lee and Robert Windom discuss Seven Sons
June 27, 2022
Gary Catig
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The Queer history of Star Wars: A comprehensive timeline
The future of Star Wars is looking queerer than ever.
June 27, 2022
Alex Jaffe
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Nerdy summer essentials for 2022 for you and other fans in your life
Sun's out, fun's out - get the gear to enjoy the summer your way
June 27, 2022
Lauren Sisselman
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Popverse celebrates LGBTQIA+ creators and art for Pride Month!
A roundup of Popverse's favorite queer-focused coverage
June 27, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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How the ALA's Graphic Novel and Comics Round Table is turning libraries into comic stores
Behind the group making libraries safe for comics
June 25, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Members onlyRoss Marquand, Erika Harlacher, and Doug Cockle give us the real story on voice acting at MCM May 2022
Doug Cockle (The Witcher), Erika Harlacher (Genshin Impact, Hunter X Hunter), and Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Infinity War) have voiced some of your favorite characters, and now they tell their story
June 24, 2022
Veronica Valencia
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Billy Maximoff actor Julian Hilliard talks WandaVision and Multiverse of Madness
Billy Maximoff’s Multiverse of Madness
June 24, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Superman and Batman’s latest team-up strategy has a strange history
Batman/Superman: World’s Finest has its own surprising twist on a classic DC Comics character as the Dark Knight and Man of Steel literally join forces to save the day
June 23, 2022
Sam Stone
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Why banned books are the books your children should be reading
An open letter to parents about banning books
June 23, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Clementine is the perfect crossover between Tillie Walden and The Walking Dead
Clementine is, thankfully, still a Tillie Walden book
June 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Archie and Me: How Riverdale brought me back home to Archie Comics
How one young woman grew up an Archie super-fan
June 22, 2022
Lauren Sisselman
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The Walking Dead Clementine author Tillie Walden shares her "surprisingly hopeful" outlook on life
"It's all about surviving and it's all about living through the worst possible outcome." Tillie Walden talks at length about The Walking Dead: Clementine, Book One.
June 22, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Marvel has a righteously glorious homage to David Bowie – and he wants to sell you comics
Inside the glorious David Bowie-esque Marvel character Mr. Threadneedle
June 22, 2022
Rebecca Oliver Kaplan
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What's happened since Amazon's Comixology overhaul, how its actually affected sales
In February Amazon overhauled its digital comics service, but what's happened since?
June 21, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Popverse Profile"I really like the idea of little stories happening on the periphery of a bigger world" Joe Sparrow on his artistic process
Joe Sparrow on the intersection between comics and animation
June 21, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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June 2022 - This month in comic history, from 75 years ago to now
Celebrating the milestones of some of the most important events in comics
June 21, 2022
Alex Jaffe
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How LGBTQ+ stories have evolved and flourished in manga
An in-depth look at the history of LGBTQ+ manga
June 21, 2022
Latonya Pennington
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Spoilers!Dark Crisis: Is DC teasing an ominous repeat of history for the Flash?
The DC Universe faces a world without the Justice League as Dark Crisis begins and the Flash leads a crucial mission that could turn the tide for the heroes.
June 21, 2022
Sam Stone
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Which is more popular: Spawn or its creator, Todd McFarlane?
June 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Batman: The Dark Knight’s untold history with Joe Chill, the man who murdered his parents
The most traumatic figure in Bruce Wayne’s life has an untold history with Batman. Here’s the evolving history of Joe Chill
June 20, 2022
Sam Stone
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The Walking Dead: Clementine author Tillie Walden opens up about how she feels ahead of this week's big debut
"I feel excited. I feel a little nervous. It always is," says Tillie Walden of The Walking Dead: Clementine Book One's upcoming debut
June 20, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Nightcrawler’s Catholicism was exhausting and I hope it's over, signed a Catholic priest
Nightcrawler was a great character; then they made him a Catholic priest and it pretty near ruined him
June 20, 2022
Jim McDermott
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Mariko Tamaki on Crush & Lobo, Surely Books, and what's next
A Conversation with Mariko Tamaki – The Day in the Life of a Full Time Comic Writer and Editor
June 17, 2022
Kat Calamia
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The real-life inspiration behind Beast Boy's new friend on Young Justice on HBO Max
Beast Boy and voice actor Greg Cipes has a wingman in Young Justice
June 17, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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"No Redemption for Black Adam" - Christopher Priest Talks His Latest DC Project
Christopher Priest brings Black Adam's sins back to haunt him in new DC series
June 17, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Tim Drake: Charting (and celebrating) Robin and the evolution of his sexual identity
Tim Drake is one of the most popular, pivotal characters to hold the mantle of Robin. Here’s how the DC superhero evolved and embraced his true self
June 17, 2022
Sam Stone
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What is Star Wars, actually, in 2022? We look into it
A state of the union for all things Star Wars.
June 17, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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5 Father's Day gifts your dad will nerd out about (even if its not a nerd)
Looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift idea? We have you covered
June 17, 2022
Lauren Sisselman
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Inside the dizzying, ambitious Arthurian sci-fi epic Starhenge with writer/artist Liam Sharp
Stonehenge never looked so good in Liam Sharp's Starhenge from Image Comics
June 16, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Centering visibility with MariNaomi's comics and databases
How the veteran cartoonist inspires community, connection, and gumption.
June 15, 2022
Christine Pasalo Norland
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NFL Hall of Fame player Brian Dawkins shares the origin of his 'Weapon X' moniker, and shares a cover with his namesake Wolverine
Philadelphia Eagles legend Brian Dawkins shares the name he had before 'Weapon X', and what it means to be a fan and a celebrity
June 15, 2022
Chris Arrant