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)

Features
Watch now!Watch Amazon Prime Video's NYCC 2023 presentation!
Amazon Prime Video returned to New York Comic Con to talk about its big plans!
January 17, 2024
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Watch now!Watch Karen Gillan, Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji & Pom Klementieff from NYCC 2023
Karen Gillan, Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji & Pom Klementieff, in conversation at New York Comic Con 2023 - as presented by DoorDash.
January 17, 2024
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Features
The Wire's David Simon weighs in on the Defund the Police movement
He's been on the police beat for decades, but David Simon's thoughts on Defend the Police sidesteps the thin blue line.
January 16, 2024
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News
This isn't the first time the Eisners killed the Comics Journalism category
The Eisners have a history of canceling its focus on comics journalism.
January 16, 2024
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Our Flag Means Death canceled in a "premature end" by Max & Warner Bros. Discovery
The Revenge has set sail for the last time.
January 10, 2024
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What went wrong with DC's New 52, according to former CCO Geoff Johns
Geoff Johns was one of the architects of 'The New 52', but even he saw where it went wrong
January 09, 2024
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Amazon Prime Video's Criminal TV show cast is about to be announced "soon" according to Ed Brubaker
Ed Brubaker is assembling a crew to commit crime - sort of - with Criminal's cast
January 09, 2024
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1920s Harlem renaissance crime noir drama the Winterfields to make surprise debut one year early
Milestone Comics vets Joseph P. Illidge and Chriscross are mixing Lone Wolf & Cub with The Road to Perdition in their new creator-owned tale the Winterfields
January 08, 2024
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The Rock is aiming for his next challenge: making "films that matter"
Mr. Demille, the Rock is ready for his close-up now
January 04, 2024
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Brandon Lee's The Crow returns this year in a glorious 4K HDR edition
On the 30th anniversary of the Crow (yes, we're old), it's returning with an all new edition
January 04, 2024
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News
How Frank Miller accidentally killed a Daredevil cartoon (and Marvel killed a book to avoid pissing him off)
Frank Miller made Daredevil a success - and Marvel was keen to keep him as long as they could.
December 28, 2023
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Features
Mark Gruenwald changed the course of how we tell superhero stories. Watch this remembrance panel from NYCC (for free) to see how.
Watch as Bill Sienkiewicz, Daniel Hort, Jim Salicrup, Peter Sanderson, Lyssa Hawkins, and Catherine Gruenwald talk about Mark Gruenwald and the Marvel bullpen of the '80s and '90s
December 26, 2023
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Features
The 2023 Christmas and holiday cards from DC, Marvel, and more
Christmas-time is here.
December 22, 2023
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Guides
You voted - here are Popverse readers' best movies of 2023
The answer may surprise you
December 22, 2023
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You voted - here are Popverse readers' best comics of 2023
Here are your top picks for comics this year
December 22, 2023
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News
James Hong is coming to Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con 2024
The co-star of Kung Fu Panda and Everything Everywhere All At Once is coming to ECCC 2024 in Seattle.
December 20, 2023
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A DC kids comic is outselling Watchmen, Batman: Dark Knight Returns, and everything else (sorry Batman!)
DC's newest hero Primer isn't paint by numbers
December 20, 2023
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Spectacular news - Marvel's Sha Shan Nguyen is returning in 2024
Fans of the cartoon Spectacular Spider-Man will love to know Sha Shan is returning
December 20, 2023
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How Loves Lies Bleeding star Katy O'Brian won the role using PowerPoint and perseverance
Katy O'Brian is a star of the MCU and Star Wars, but her next role required some unique skills
December 19, 2023
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Jonathan Majors convicted of assault (and may spend up to a year in jail)
Marvel's Kang actor Jonathan Majors has been found guilty of assault
December 18, 2023
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Marvel is creating its own version of Cheers with Spider-Man, Miles Morales, and more
Everyone needs a place where everyone knows your name (well, not your secret identity!)
December 18, 2023
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How the Catholic Church (and the Lord's Prayer) inspired Batman's next big bad, the Virgin
When they said 'deliver us from evil,' they weren't imagining this evil
December 15, 2023
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Suicide Squad's Vixen, Captain Boomerang, and Deadeye come to Titans: Beast World (and DC's Atlantis)
An exclusive preview of Titans: Beast World Tour Atlantis includes teases of the future for DC's Task Force X
December 14, 2023
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Batman's origin retold through the lens of real historic events in DC's Dark Age
Imagine Batman born in the real world, against the fabric of real history.
December 14, 2023
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The too-cute original title of Marvel's Spectacular Spider-Men revealed
Once you know the original name, you won't forget it
December 14, 2023
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One of France's top modern webcomics creators, Boulet, is finally coming to us English speakers
French webcomics giant Boulet has won over a country - now he's going to win over yours!
December 13, 2023
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DC's low-key breakout new star is Galaxy, the prettiest star
How Galaxy has quietly become a major new star inside DC
December 12, 2023
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News
Imagine Michael Jackson's Thriller, but with Batman: Rafael Grampá calls his shot with Gargoyle of Gotham
"That music video had a big impact on me at the same time that I met Batman"
December 12, 2023
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Batman's newest foe is based on Silence of the Lambs' poster moment
With Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham's latest villain, Rafael Grampá is continuing a long tradition inside the Dark Knight's rogue's gallery.
December 11, 2023
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Yellowstone's Cole Hauser is being sued by show's creator over branding (of coffee, that is)
Rip Wheeler and the Duttons wouldn't have handled it like this, I don't think.
December 11, 2023
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Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron is his biggest debut ever in North America
The Boy and the Heron is bigger in the US than Spirited Away or Totoro!
December 11, 2023
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Amazon, Paramount, & Netflix are in a bidding war for John Cena's Coyote Vs. Acme (Since Warner Bros. doesn't want it)
This is like a cartoon come to life
December 08, 2023
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MCU star Sean Gunn has found his role in his brother's DC movie/tv reboot - and it's downright shrewd
The Gunn brothers are reuniting in James' new DC playground
December 08, 2023
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News
Stranger Things season 5 to begin filming in 4 weeks for hopeful 2025 return
Return to Hawkins with the Stranger Things final season
December 08, 2023
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Features
Does Netflix have the biggest streaming library? Not anymore for TV shows, and not for awhile in movies
Netflix is number one - but not in movies and TV.
December 08, 2023
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You're not wrong, the Marvel movies have lost something along the way says Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow says what we're all thinking about the MCU - "I can't keep track of who's what."
December 08, 2023
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Guides
Popverse's best comics of 2023
Here's which comics we loved reading this year
December 08, 2023
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News
Marvel get to keep Spider-Man & Dr. Strange ownership, and reach an agreement with co-creator Steve Ditko's family
The surviving family of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange co-creator Steve Ditko have reached a deal with Marvel.
December 08, 2023
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News
Miss Suits and the whole USA Network 'Blue Sky' era? So do we, and USA is planning a linewide relaunch
Characters are once again welcome, as USA Network preps to revive the 'Blue Sky' magic of Suits, Burn Notice, Psych, and more
December 08, 2023
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Marvel's Ultimates co-creator Bryan Hitch is calling it quits on Marvel, DC, and anything that he doesn't own himself
The artist of Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor is on his own last days as a Marvel & DC superhero artist.
December 08, 2023
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Kickstarter loses its head of comics after an abbreviated 6-month stint
Kickstarter's head of comics Bryce Gold just headed out after just six months on the job.
December 08, 2023
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News
You vs. the Multiverse (with a few more You's on your side) in upcoming Army of One OGN
Carrie Taylor, Carrie Taylor, Carrie Taylor, and Carrie Taylor are teaming up in Army of One.
December 07, 2023
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Guides
Popverse's best movies of 2023
There were some great movies out this year. Here are what we think are the best.
December 07, 2023
Tiffany Babb

News
Marvel rushes What If...? comics collection back into stores ahead of Disney+ season 2 premiere
Imagine Aunt May bit by a radioactive spider, then read how Marvel thinks it would've played out
December 05, 2023
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Mad Max will be "lurking around somewhere" in the upcoming Furiosa, teases director/writer George Miller
What's a Mad Max Saga without Rockatansky?
December 05, 2023
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Princess Gwenevere & the Jewel Riders are coming back finally - with all the "flying horses, family drama and friendship" you remember
Gwenevere, Fallon, and Tamara are back - and they've changed (just like you!)
December 05, 2023
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Inside Amazon Prime Video's "extreme" body horror follow-up to Invincible
Scott Snyder talks about the upcoming Amazon Prime video animated series Wytches.
December 04, 2023
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News
Watch the first trailer for Fallout - the video game turned Amazon Prime Video TV show
Fallout is the end of the world you've been waiting for.
December 04, 2023
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Furiosa races onto the screen in the first trailer for the Mad Max: Fury Road prequel
Anya Taylor-Joy will tell the "odyssey" of Fury Road's breakout hero in this new Saga
December 04, 2023
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Witness the fall of the House of the Dragon in Max's first season 2 trailer
Fire and blood, blood and fire in the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon season 2 trailer
December 04, 2023
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Homelander steps into the White House's Oval Office in first The Boys season 4 trailer
The Boys season 4 trailer is just as NSFW as you'd expect
December 04, 2023
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The final seasonThe first look at the last voyages of Star Trek: Discovery in season 5
Burnham, Saru, Tilly, and the rest of the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery return for for an epic finale
December 04, 2023
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What does Furiosa drive? Looking at the new (old!) Mad Max car
That's not the War Rig from Mad Max: Fury Road, but its like another car from that movie
December 04, 2023
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Marvel is celebrating a Spider-Man Miles Morales milestone in March 2024
This March 2024, Miles Morales' proverbial hometown - Marvel Comics- is celebrating Rio Morales' baby boy in a big way, with a big number.
December 04, 2023
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Marvel is getting into the Five Nights at Freddy's fun
Marvel and FNAF - both are a magical place for kids and grown-ups alike, where fantasy and fun come to life.
December 04, 2023
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Marvel re-signs Dan Slott to exclusive deal - 20 years and running
The most prolific Spider-Man author ever is sticking with Marvel
December 03, 2023
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UK's best cosplayer crowned in Cosplay Central Crown Championships at MCM Birmingham
Meet the first, second, and third place winners of MCM Birmingham's UK Qualifiers for the Cosplay Central Crown Championships
December 03, 2023
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DC Comics' second-longest running exclusive creator Ivan Reis exits to start his own horror comics
The artist of some of DC's biggest hits of the 21st century is leaving to bet on himself.
December 02, 2023
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The CCXP dates for 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil have been confirmed (and we want to go!).
Who wants us to go to CCXP in 2024?
December 02, 2023
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Strangers in Paradise's Terry Moore says Twitter / X is censoring his artwork
It could hang in a museum, but it can't hang on Twitter/X apparently
December 02, 2023
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The 2024 Los Angeles Comic Con dates put it right next to New York Comic Con
Popverse is going to be extra busy in the fall of 2024
December 02, 2023
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Guides
Check your watch history, and share with us the best TV shows of 2023
Whether you're watching through streaming, cable, or rabbit ears, we want to know your best TV shows of 2023
December 02, 2023
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News
Hack/Slash's new writer/artist Zoe Thorogood is coming to a con dressed as her character Cassie Hack
Zoe Thorogood is one of the world's best comic creators -- and now cosplayers
December 02, 2023
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News
Once again, Brazil's CCXP is the biggest comic convention in America
Yes, even bigger than San Diego Comic Con and New York Comic Con.
December 01, 2023
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There is now a Dwayne McDuffie Genius Grant Award (as there should be!)
Now you can pay it forward, just like Dwayne McDuffie did
November 29, 2023
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Spoilers!The one scene from Dr. Stone: New World that the animators hated to do
The Dr. Stone animators aren't as stone-faced as their characters.
November 29, 2023
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Netflix has performed a meta Money Heist by making the new Berlin prequel look just as good as the original
Money Heist's Berlin is back and he's bringing Raquel Murillo and Alicia Sierra
November 28, 2023
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Dr. Stone isn't like other shōnen anime and manga, according to show creators
"We’re handling slightly different themes and tastes than other shonen manga styles"
November 28, 2023
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Marvel & Lucasfilm heard you, and are lowering the price of Star Wars: Mace Windu comics
Marvel Comics' upcoming Star Wars: Mace Windu is less expensive than you thought (or Marvel planned!).
November 28, 2023
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The next Dr. Stone episodes will be even "bigger" says team as they prepare for season 3 finale
Dr. Stone director Shuhei Matsushita, producer Shusuke Katagiri, and character designer Yuko Iwasaa talks about season 3 and what's next.
November 28, 2023
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Marvel Studios has a new plan for the Avengers: Kang Dynasty movie, beginning with a new writer
Marvel drops Ant-Man 3 writer from its next Avengers film in favor of the Lok showrunner
November 27, 2023
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X-Men: Days of Future Past is getting new attention from Marvel Comics & fans after The Marvels easter egg
Days of MCU Future Past.
November 27, 2023
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Marvel Studios is hinting at X-Men's Days of Future Past storylines for the MCU (and you might've missed it)
Re-watch the ending to the Marvels and prepare for what's next.
November 27, 2023
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Marvel & DC need more "experimentation" and "flexibility" to take "big swings" says Scott Snyder
"There are forces at work with Marvel and DC that really are out of our control."
November 25, 2023
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$15 off a Popverse Superfan membership, which includes NYCC, MCM, ECCC, C2E2 ticket, photo-op, autograph first access
Popverse annual memberships are now $15 off, but only for a limited time.
November 24, 2023
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News
What would Our Flag Means Death be like without Taika Waititi?
Blackbeard's story may have reached his "natural end," but the show has not
November 22, 2023
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ND Stevenson is "afraid" (and excited) with the idea of telling trans stories
"What are the stories that haven't been told?" Stevenson says, "It’s a whole new world I’m really excited about. Like, stop being afraid. Just do it."
November 22, 2023
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James Gunn's Superman movie reboot is banking on the legacy of the comic books - and DC is responding
Superman: Legacy appears to be raising up the best Superman comics with it
November 22, 2023
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Scream star Melissa Barrera fired from the next movie after Israel-Hamas War comments
Scream queen Melissa Barrera spoke out against the Israel-Hamas War, and reportedly lost her job as a result
November 21, 2023
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Mark Millar mulls return to Marvel & DC for one more run
Hot on the heels of Millar saying Marvel & DC should pay more, he's openly talking about returning
November 21, 2023
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Features
Titans: Beast World - inside the one-time teen heroes and their first DC event ever
Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, and Travis Moore bring you Titans: Beast World
November 20, 2023
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The mutants of the MCU: Looking at the X-Men's slow permeation of Marvel Cinematic Universe
The mutants are coming, the mutants are coming
November 17, 2023
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Features
Best anime on Netflix: your guide to what to watch or binge as you see fit!
The best anime Netflix has to offer.
November 17, 2023
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News
DC's Black Label Superman book by Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch is back on the schedule
Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor has been delayed again; sounds like someone Lex Luthor would do.
November 16, 2023
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Imagine Iron Maiden's 'Quest of Fire' as a comic, then read how Brian Posehn & Mike Oeming outdid your imagination
Drawn by quest for fire, Iron Maiden is coming to comics
November 15, 2023
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DC's Super Sons, but evil - as Zod and Sinestro's bratty kids unite for Sinister Sons
From Super Sons to super Sinister Sons, with the kids of Zod and Sinestro
November 14, 2023
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Imagine Iron Maiden's 'Quest of Fire' as a comic, then read how Brian Posehn & Mike Oeming outdid your imagination
Drawn by quest for fire, Iron Maiden is coming to comics
November 14, 2023
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With the strike over, one of comic cons' quintessential joys is returning: actors talking about their projects
Back to life, back to con reality
November 13, 2023
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Marvel's Civil War writer has a solution to "save" Marvel & DC Comics: pay creators more for successes
Mark Millar says if Marvel & DC paid more, there'd be better stories
November 13, 2023
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Love Netflix's Nimona? Creator ND Stevenson has "all these sequel ideas" they want to make for you
Nimona isn't your typical fantasy story - and that's why we love it so.
November 12, 2023
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'Defund the Police' style story coming to Judge Dredd and Mega-City One in 2024
Judge Dredd is delving into the heart of American satire (again).
November 12, 2023
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Jeff Lemire's Essex County TV show coming to US and UK (finally)
Jeff Lemire adapted his comic Essex County, and you might finally soon be able to see it
November 12, 2023
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Marvel's former Star Wars writer Jason Aaron is still "surprised" Lucasfilm let them create such "big moments" in canon in comics
Han Solo's first wife, and more.
November 11, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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
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