Chris Arrant

Chris Arrant
Editor-in-Chief
Chris Arrant: Chris Arrant is the Popverse's Editor-in-Chief. He has written about pop culture for USA Today, Life, Entertainment Weekly, Publisher's Weekly, Marvel Entertainment, Newsarama, TOKYOPOP, Cartoon Brew, Bleeding Cool, Comic Shop News, and CBR. He is the author of the book Modern: Masters Cliff Chiang, co-authored Art of Spider-Man Classic, and contributed to Dark Horse/Bedside Press' anthology Pros and (Comic) Cons. He has acted as a judge for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, the Harvey Awards, and the Stan Lee Awards. (He/him)
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DC and Jason Aaron are cooking up a "darker and scarier" version of Bizarro for 2024
Jason Aaron promises "the most Bizarro of all Bizarro stories".
November 11, 2023
Chris Arrant
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A Marvel reboot of The 'Nam? Jason Aaron wanted to, but Marvel said no (so he did it anyway)
Marvel Comics' Vietnam war comic almost had a reboot.
November 11, 2023
Chris Arrant
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The Marvels movie buzz prompts sellout of a quintessential Captain Marvel comic (but more is coming!)
Comic-based movies sell comic books. Surprising, huh?
November 10, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Why Captain Marvel co-creator Kelly Sue DeConnick wasn't in the 'special thanks' credits section for comic creators
There's no drama
November 10, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Jason Todd returns to fight for Gotham's suburbs in Red Hood: The Hill
Batman: The Hill's Shawn Martinbrough returns for a sequel with Red Hood: The Hill
November 10, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
The Marvels: The inside story on the new MCU royalty Prince Yan, played by Park Seo-joon
Probably the most intriguing new character in The Marvels.
November 10, 2023
Trent Cannon
Features
Spoilers!So, those The Marvels mid- and post-credits scenes were... I can't say here, SPOILERS!
Anything we say would be spoilers for The Marvels and the future of the MCU, so....
November 10, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Spoilers!Marvel Studios' The Marvels ending explained
All the spoilers from the Marvels (but you should go see the movie too!)
November 10, 2023
Chris Arrant
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A new Suicide Squad dream team is being recruited by Amanda Waller for a new 2024 comic
Who would be in an all-star Suicide Squad team? DC just asked Amanda Waller to decide
November 09, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Marvel's former publisher is teaming with IDW's former editor-in-chief to launch a new comic company
And it' s a PUG.
November 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Disney's Wish: The songs, the posters, release date, cast, and more about Disney's new animated film
An all new major Walt Disney Animation Studios film almost here
November 08, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Finally, a Legend of Zelda live-action movie is coming
Nintendo partners with former Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad to bring Zelda (and Link) to life
November 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
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She-Hulk: Marvel Studios hopes you'll like her art book even if it's almost two years after the show
Marvel delays the She-Hulk art book so much that retailers get it risk-free
November 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Marvel's Free Comic Book Day 2024 centers on Dracula & vampires vs. Avengers with Blood Hunt
It's gonna suck for Marvel heroes in 2024 with Blood Hunt
November 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Immortal Hulk sells out, with more Marvel reprints on its way
Immortal Hulk is living on two years after its end (and the creative fallout)
November 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
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The Marvels: Release date, trailers, cast and more from the Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Photon team up movie
Higher, Further, Faster... and coming soon to the MCU: The Marvels
November 07, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Invincible's Guardians of the Globe cast is expanding for season 2
Bulletproof, Shapesmith, and possibly more are joining the Guardians of the Globe team on Amazon Prime Video's Invincible.
November 06, 2023
Leon Miller
Features
Over 100 of our favoritest cosplay from MCM Comic Con October 2023
Popverse becomes Pupverse with some dog cosplay (and human cosplay too).
November 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Invincible season 2 spotlights how a superhero becomes a great superhero according to co-showrunner
Is Mark Grayson good? Yes.... but not great. Yet.
November 02, 2023
Leon Miller
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Amazon's Invincible will "never wipe the slate clean" after that bloody season 1 finale, says co-showrunner
Invincible showrunner Simon Racioppa talks about the upcoming second season
November 02, 2023
Leon Miller
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Chuck E. Cheese is reuniting his animatronic band after Five Nights at Freddy's success
Charles is in charge, and he's bringing the animatronic Munch's Make Believe Band back together for Chuck E. Cheese's fun centers
November 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch Oxventure's latest D&D liveplay - filmed at MCM Comic Con!
Watch the ragtag team of brave-ish heroes (you know them as Corazon, Dob, Egbert, Merilwen and Prudence, joined by long-suffering Johnny Chiodini) on their latest adventure live, without a net.
November 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch the rising stars of TTRPG play Sexy Battle Wizards at MCM!
Grant Howitt leads a TTRPG campaign of Sexy Battle Wizards with Liv Kennedy, Drakoniques, Edward Spence, Fiona K.T. Howat, and Zack FG.
November 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Get your MCM Comic Con 2024 tickets now!
London's calling, as MCM returns in May 2024.
November 01, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Free comics to sell comics: The unnatural order behind the new comic Unnatural Order
Inside the novel plan to sell more comics by not charging at all (sometimes)
November 01, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing flies into TV deal with Amazon
Fourth Wing gets its first TV series, with Amazon Prime Video
October 30, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch now!Watch the MCM Variety Show & Cosplay Masquerade!
The MCM Variety Show brings together incredible cosplay performances from fans, with the chance of a prize for the best performance!
October 29, 2023
Chris Arrant
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The most popular new show on Netfix is based on a DC comic, but it's out of print (but not for long)
A timey-wimey crime show is wishing its timey-wimey comic it was based on was available now.
October 29, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch now!Watch the Critical Role panel from London's MCM Comic Con!
Gather 'round as the Critical Role crew talks about the stories, the jokes, and the fun at MCM in London
October 29, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Watch now!Watch the Chainsaw Man anime cast panel from London's MCM Comic Con!
Chainsaw Man's Ryan Colt Levy, Reagan Murdock, Sarah Wiedenheft and Lindsay Seidel are coming to MCM Comic Con - and you can watch like you were there.
October 29, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Matthew Perry, actor and one of your real-life TV friends, has died
Actor Matthew Perry has died at the age of 54
October 29, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch now!Watch the Baldur's Gate 3 cast panel from London's MCM Comic Con!
The heroes of Baldur's Gate - Amelia Tyler (Narrator), Devora Wilde (Lae’zel), Jennifer English (Shadowheart), Neil Newbon (Astarion), Samantha Béart (Karlach), Theo Solomon (Wyll), Tim Downie (Gale) - talk about the game.
October 28, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch now!Watch the Halo game voice cast panel from London's MCM Comic Con!
The voices of Master Chief and Cortana from Halo spoke with Popverse at MCM Comic Con in London.
October 28, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch now!Watch the 2024 World Cosplay Summit Championship UK qualifiers from MCM!
A double bill of incredible costume action!
October 28, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Watch live!Watch Rhys Darby, Vico Ortiz, & Samson Kayo in conversation from London's MCM Comic Con!
Three of Popverse's favorite pop culture celebs - Rhys Darby, Vico Ortiz, & Samson Kayo - talk to us at MCM
October 28, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch live!Watch Kellan Lutz, Ashley Greene, & Jackson Rathbone's MCM Comic Con 2023 panel!
Kellan Lutz, Ashley Greene, & Jackson Rathbone talk about their careers and lives on stage live at London's MCM Comic Con.
October 28, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Full Panel VideoWatch Five Nights at Freddy's stars Kellen Goff and Marta Svetek from Security Breach from MCM May 2023!
Revisit Freddy Fazbear's Mega Pizzaplex with Kellen Goff and Marta Svetek.
October 28, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
The New York Comic Con 2024 dates are here
NYCC 2024 - four days of us, you, and the biggest in comics, movie, and TV.
October 28, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Just how big was NYCC 2023? The official count of every attendee is in
New York Comic Con 2023 is over, and now we know how many people were there
October 26, 2023
Chris Arrant
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NYC mayor Luke Cage to dispense street justice to save his city in new solo series
Luke Cage gets his own solo book, just in time to save New York City
October 24, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Fallout TV Show: The release date, cast, and more behind Amazon Prime Video's upcoming game adaptation
The much-anticipated Bethesda video game adaptation Fallout is headed to Prime Video in 2024
October 23, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Yes, we filmed the McElroy family's NYCC 2023 panels!
Be there from anywhere with Popverse's convention panel livestreams.
October 19, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
NYCC 2023: Watch the Dragon Ball, Critical Role, Ewan McGregor, and 18 other panels here
The biggest comic convention in North America - New York Comic Con 2023
October 16, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Cap in the Big Apple: Chris Evans was at New York Comic Con 2023
Yes, Chris Evans was at NYCC 2023 for a Spotlight panel.
October 14, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Dav Pilkey to tackle book banning and Dr. Fredric Wertham in his next guaranteed NYT best-selling comic
The most popular comic book series in North America takes on one of the comic industry's greatest real-life villains.
October 13, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
What are we at Popverse enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
October 06, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Loki's O.B. - Ke Huy Quan is the best new thing the MCU has had in years
O.B. is the kind of person you'd want to share a drink with (although maybe skip the caffeine).
October 03, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
What are we at Popverse enjoying this weekend? Rosemary's Baby, The Borrow a Boyfriend Club, more
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
September 29, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Popverse is going to Thought Bubble!
Thought Bubble is a destination convention for comic creators and tastemakers of the industry - so of course we're there as well!
September 26, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Meet Stan Sakai's next major new character, Akemi
Usagi Yojimbo welcomes another anthropomorphic (and talented) rabbit to its mythos
September 26, 2023
Chris Arrant
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The surprise thirst trap of Netflix's One Piece is Buggy the Clown
Netflix's One Piece clown is becoming a surprise sex symbol among its fanbase
September 25, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
What are we at Popverse enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
September 22, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Taylor Swift scared the new Exorcist movie so much it moved release dates
Your mother shakes it off in hell
September 22, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Daredevil: Born Again comic sells out ahead of upcoming Disney+/MCU adaptation
Upcoming MCU show helps sell classic Marvel comics (because well, yeah)
September 21, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch live!Livestream the official Attack on Titan 10-year celebration & Dub panel from NYCC 2023!
Celebrate its 10-year anniversary with the New York Comic Con 2023 Attack on TItan panel
September 21, 2023
Chris Arrant
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AI is coming to manga, and looking to remove human translators from the equation
A Japanese developer is hoping to use AI to make manga more accessible, by making it cheaper to translate
September 20, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
The face of the Tapas webtoon empire in the US has quietly retired
The webtoon empire Tapas is having a major brain drain of senior leadership
September 19, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Critical Role is coming to London for MCM Comic Con
Life needs things to live, and you're getting that as Critical Role is coming to this October's MCM Comic Con
September 15, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Upcoming Spider-Man comic is so scary that Marvel has changed the age rating
This Spider-Man comic ISN'T for kids anymore
September 15, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Netflix's One Piece season 2 is officially on its way
Is One Piece the first great live-action anime adaptation? Netflix says so with a quick season 2 renewal
September 14, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Tom Hiddleston is coming to New York Comic Con 2023 (and Popverse can get you early access to meeting him!)
NYCC 2023 is so big even Tom Hiddleston has booked plans to come spend the weekend with you.
September 12, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
What are we at Popverse enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
September 08, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
NYCC 2023: The first day of Pro Track panels, signings, and events for industry pros at New York Comic Con revealed
Exclusive retailer signings, deep conversations on the state of the comic industry, and more are coming for the NYCC 2023 Pro Track
September 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
DC editor-in-chief Marie Javins to lead first-ever ReedPop Industry Summit at NYCC 2023
The first-ever ReedPop Industry Summit is coming to New York Comic Con 2023
September 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch live!Watch the Dr. Stone anime panel live from NYCC 2023!
The Stone World returns this fall for Dr. STONE Season 3 (Part 2), and they're coming to New York Comic Con 2023. Presented by DoorDash.
September 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Yes, Popverse is livestreaming New York Comic Con 2023
How to watch New York Comic Con 2023 panels
September 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Who was Steve Ditko? His family will answer that question at NYCC 2023
The family of Steve Ditko step up to tell their truths about their iconic relative, and dispel what you think you know about the man
September 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Mary Elizabeth Winstead is the latest star coming to New York Comic Con 2023
You've seen her in movies and TV shows, now see her in person - Mary Elizabeth Winstead is coming to NYCC 2023
September 06, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Jujutsu Kaisen: How (and where) to watch the hit shonen anime as it returns
It's not about whether you can watch Jujutsu Kaisen. You have to watch Jujutsu Kaisen
September 05, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
NYCC 2023: Marvel's Spider-Man & Friends are the cover story to the New York Comic Con Program Guide
Marvel teams up with ReedPop for an all-new, exclusive piece of art for the NYCC 2023 Program Guide
September 05, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
What are we at Popverse enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
September 01, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Chicago's C2E2 2024 tickets are on-sale now!
Comics, wrestling, and celebrities will once again collide at Chicago's C2E2 in 2024
August 31, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Michelle Gomez joins NYCC 2023 line-up (and Popverse Superfans get first dibs on meeting her!)
You know her. Now it's time to meet her. Of course, we're talking about Michelle Gomez
August 31, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
DC's YA leader (and long-time company vet) Jim Chadwick is retiring
One of DC's longest-serving employees Jim Chadwick is retiring at age 66 to live life
August 31, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
The CW Supergirl's Nicole Maines brings her DC character to comics in Enter the Popverse
Yellowjacket's Nicole Maines is resurrecting her DCEU hero Dreamer for a new graphic novel from DC Comics
August 31, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Full Panel VideoWatch the One Piece reunion panel with Colleen Clinkenbeard, Ian Sinclair, Sonny Strait from Seattle's ECCC!
Voice actors Colleen Clinkenbeard, Ian Sinclair, and Sonny Strait come together to talk about the anime One Piece at Emerald City Comic Con
August 30, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
DC debuts a new Joker-level villain in September's Wonder Woman #1
Diana's got a brand new bad: DC is creating the arch-nemesis Wonder Woman deserves
August 29, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
The actor's actor Chukwudi Iwuji is coming to NYCC 2023 (and Popverse has first dibs on photo ops and autographs)
Chukwudi Iwuji (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Peacemaker, John Wick: Chapter 2) will be at New York Comic Con 2023
August 28, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Happiness is for sale in new middle-grade OGN The Happy Shop by Brittany Long Olsen
An upcoming kids comic from Oni Press is exploring how happiness is great (but other emotions are OK too)
August 25, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Who are DC's Fire and Ice? Joanne Starer tells all on Enter the Popverse
Fire & Ice & Joanne Starer & Ashley V. Robinson, this week on Enter the Popverse
August 25, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch as VIZ Media, Yen Press, and Kodansha staff talk about the manga industry and your library
Watch as manga industry experts from Yen Press, Viz Media, and Kodansha discuss the value of manga in libraries
August 25, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Marvel wants their own version of Sandman's Endless family - and are creating it with G.O.D.S.
Marvel next big comic "sits at the axis of Saga and Sandman"
August 24, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Ron Perlman is coming home to New York Comic Con (and Popverse Superfans are first in line!)
You know who he is. You know what he's done. Now Ron Perlman coming to NYCC to make some new memories, with you.
August 24, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Moon Knight artist Declan Shalvey is showing off the bones of his latest project, Old Dog
Old Dog, New Trick: Declan Shalvey is sharing the behind-the-scenes of his latest creator-owned project
August 24, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Get a snarling Geralt on your shelf thanks to CD PROJEKT RED and Dark Horse Direct
A 6-inch Geralt of Rivia bust from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is on its way
August 24, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
NYCC 2023: A first look at the New York Comic Con badges
Get a first look at the NYCC 2023 badges all the cool kids will be wearing October 12 - 15
August 23, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Streaming VideoAhsoka: Watch Rosario Dawson's full spotlight panel from Chicago's C2E2 FREE!
Rosario Dawson came to C2E2 to talk Star Wars: Ahsoka Tano, Clerks, and more
August 23, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
The rich get creamed in new dark satire Rumpus Room
The struggle of the rich vs. the poor summed up in facial cream with Rumpus Room by Mark Russell and Ramon Rosanas from AWA Studios
August 23, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Ahsoka: Where does Disney+'s new Star Wars show take place in the timeline?
Ahsoka's return will take place in the gap between Return of the Jedi and A Force Awakens
August 21, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
San Diego Comic Con's leader is retiring, but returning as a volunteer
San Diego Comic-Con's leader is retiring after a 50+ year career
August 18, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Amazon is jumping into the webtoons game in a big way (and without comIXology)
Webtoons are getting so big that Amazon wants a piece of it
August 18, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Archie has found its next heroine, dark academia style
A forgotten 80s hero is being revamped to be your next dark academia obsession
August 17, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Wonder Woman's becoming an even bigger deal in the DCU - Tom King explains it all
Tom King is putting Wonder Woman in the center of the DCU, and he's coming on Enter The Popverse to talk about it
August 17, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Susan Sarandon is coming to NYCC 2023, and Popverse has first dibs on Photo Ops and Autographs
Susan Sarandon, known for her roles in movies including Rocky Horror Picture Show, Thelma & Louise, and Little Women, is heading to NYCC for autographing and solo and joint Photo Ops with co-star Tim Curry
August 16, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Baron von StreubenInside the life of the US Revolutionary War hero who was also revolutionary and flamboyantly gay
Washington's Gay General: the comic biography of the US Revolutionary War hero
August 15, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Marvel is super-charging its X-Men franchise ahead of its MCU debut
The X-Men are about to become Marvel's top priority, it seems
August 14, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
To me, my X-Men: Why Tom Brevoort's Marvel job change is a big deal (and not just for comics)
He helped create the modern Avengers as we know it, and how he's been tasked to do the same for the X-Men
August 14, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Marvel's X-Men: What the company's seismic changes say about the Krakoan era
The X-Men have a new leader. No, Professor X isn't leaving. We're talking about behind the scenes.
August 14, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
And the nominees for the 2023 Harvey Awards are...
Every year a select group of comics and creators are chosen as the best of the best in the world of comics. It's time for the Harvey Awards.
August 11, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
What are we at Popverse enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
August 11, 2023
Tiffany Babb