Joshua Lapin-Bertone

Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Contributing writer
Joshua Lapin-Bertone: Joshua is a pop culture writer specializing in comic book media. His work has appeared on the official DC Comics website, the DC Universe subscription service, HBO Max promotional videos, the Batman Universe fansite, and more. In between traveling around the country to cover various comic conventions, Joshua resides in Florida where he binges superhero television and reads obscure comics from yesteryear.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Brent Spiner has heard your Tom Hiddleston/Data fancasts, and he doesn’t see it (but he does have someone else in mind)
Star Trek: The Next Generation actor Brent Spiner isn’t sure about the Tom Hiddleston/Data fancast, but he likes the idea of Tilda Swinton in the role
June 24, 2026
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Star Trek: The Next Generation star Gates McFadden reveals the iconic Dr. Crusher quote she still uses as a personal mantra
“If there’s nothing wrong with me, maybe there’s something wrong with the universe”: Gates McFadden says this Star Trek: The Next Generation quote is one she lives by
June 23, 2026
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After 18 years, fans will finally be able to see the original version of X-Files: I Want to Believe
Disney and series creator Chris Carter are working together to finally give us the definitive version of X-Files: I Want to Believe after 18 years
June 23, 2026
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Superman Returns star Brandon Routh was weary about playing Ray Palmer on The CW because he had already played “the best” superhero
Brandon Routh says it was hard to play another superhero role after Superman, because he had already played “the best one”
June 23, 2026
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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy actor blasts current Paramount ownership for abandoning the series
Star Trek actor Robert Picardo says Paramount’s new owners didn’t bother to promote Starfleet Academy
June 23, 2026
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Spacecon 2026 and the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals happened at the same time and in the same place. I was not prepared.
I went to cover Spacecon and accidentally walked into NBA Finals Weekend at the same venue
June 19, 2026
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Jean Grey actress Famke Janssen didn’t know who the X-Men were when she was cast, so she had to ask her local comic shop
Jean Grey actress Famke Janssen once walked into a comic book shop and asked if anybody knew who the X-Men were
June 18, 2026
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Star Wars creator George Lucas knew older fans would reject the prequel trilogy, but his real goal was winning over kids
George Lucas told the Star Wars cast that it was okay if adults hated the prequels, because the target audience was 8-year-olds
June 18, 2026
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Justice Gang boss Maxwell Lord will appear in another DC Studios project soon, says Sean Gunn - but he can’t say which one
Sean Gunn promises DC Universe fans that they’ll see Maxwell Lord again, but he isn’t allowed to tell us where
June 18, 2026
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Marvel has plans for more Mayday Parker Spider-Girl (including a story from her co-creator Tom DeFalco)
C.B. Cebulski says Marvel isn’t done with Mayday Parker, and she’ll be suiting up as Spider-Girl again
June 18, 2026
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Jeri Ryan says her Star Trek: Picard return was “terrifying” because she had trouble getting behind Seven’s new characterization
Jeri Ryan wasn’t sure how to approach Seven of Nine’s new characterization on Star Trek: Picard, until Hugh the Borg actor Johnathan Del Arco gave her a brilliant tip
June 18, 2026
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How Marie Javins helped turn DC Comics into one of the industry’s biggest success stories, according to 40+ year Marvel & DC veteran Mark Waid
Mark Waid credits Marie Javins with creating a positive environment for creators
June 18, 2026
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Peacemaker star John Cena is ready to reunite with his castmates for another season – he’s just waiting for the call
John Cena misses his Peacemaker costars, and hopes they can return for another season “soon”
June 18, 2026
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Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman is proud of Isaac’s aroace representation, but says comics, TV, and films still need more
Heartstopper’s Isaac is an important step for aroace representation, but Alice Oseman says we still have a long way to go
June 18, 2026
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Star Trek actor Robert Picardo is worried about the state of the franchise under Paramount, and doesn’t want to see it become “America First in space”
Star Trek actor Robert Picardo says the franchise has always been about diversity and inclusion, and critics are missing the point
June 17, 2026
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Phoenix didn't get enough screen time in X-Men: The Last Stand, says on-screen Phoenix Famke Janssen
Jean Grey actress Famke Janssen says she barely had any screentime as Phoenix in Marvel’s X-Men: The Last Stand
June 17, 2026
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George Lucas planned a Star Wars television series starring Emperor Palpatine, but it never happened
George Lucas nearly made a live-action Star Wars television series chronicling Emperor Palpatine’s political life
June 17, 2026
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Alice Oseman hopes Heartstopper makes it easier for queer stories to get made
Alice Oseman says the success of Heartstopper should encourage the comic industry to publish more queer stories
June 17, 2026
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X-Files’s Gillian Anderson was reluctant to return as Scully because she feared typecasting
X-Files actress Gillian Anderson spent years trying to prove she was more than Dana Scully – then she was called to reprise the role
June 17, 2026
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Smallville may be the reason why Dave Bautista became a movie star, says one-time Clark Kent
Smallville star Tom Welling recalls Dave Bautisa’s 2006 guest appearance
June 17, 2026
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Why today’s Spider-Man still sounds like Gerry Conway’s Spider-Man more than anyone else's, according to Marvel's top Spidey writer & editor
The voice of modern Spider-Man may owe more to Gerry Conway than Stan Lee.
June 17, 2026
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Action Comics writer Mark Waid says he has "a very special and unique relationship with these characters that no one else on Earth has"
Mark Waid has said he's read every single Superman comic ever published. Who else can claim that?
June 16, 2026
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Jean Grey actress Famke Janssen says Marvel Studios “made a mistake” by not including her in Avengers: Doomsday
Jean Grey actress Famke Janssen insists that she isn’t in Avengers: Doomsday, and says Marvel “made a mistake” by not calling her
June 16, 2026
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Part of James Gunn’s first DC movie has just been removed from canon
James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad is still canon to the DC Universe – except for one moment, according to the actor involved
June 16, 2026
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Star Wars actor Ian McDiarmid believed that, somehow, Emperor Palpatine is still alive (Updated)
Ian McDiarmid thinks Emperor Palpatine survived the event of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
June 16, 2026
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A Josie and the Pussycats sequel is being discussed, says Tara Reid - but she doubts it will get made
Spin around, indeed: Tara Reid says a Josie and the Pussycats sequel would be “the coolest movie ever”
June 16, 2026
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Supergirl actress Helen Slater recalls the “unusual” aerobics style outfit her character almost wore in the 1984 film
The original Supergirl film almost featured the character in an aerobics headband and perm
June 16, 2026
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4 Kids Walk Into a Bank ending explained
4 Kids Walk Into a Bank: Everything you need to know about Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler Boss’s graphic novel ahead of the movie
June 15, 2026
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The Boys collab with Super Mario and Fortnite? A-Train wants it to happen
Homelander in the Mushroom Kingdom? It could happen if A-Train actor Jessie T. Usher has his way
June 15, 2026
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Vision Quest ending explained: Everything you need to know about the Marvel storyline ahead of the MCU miniseries
Marvel’s Vision Quest comic ending explained
June 15, 2026
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George Lucas is still making money from Star Wars 14 years after selling Lucasfilm - as Disney's landlord
When Disney bought Lucasfilm, they forgot to buy their office space, which George Lucas still owns, and collects rent for
June 15, 2026
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The Smallville cast want to make something new together – but it won't be a superhero story
The Smallville cast want to make a western together (and they’re planning on pitching it to Hallmark)
June 15, 2026
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John Cena says he’ll come out of retirement if Elon Musk gives up his trillion-dollar fortune
John Cena is done with wrestling, but says he’ll return to the ring if trillionaire Elon Musk gives up his wealth
June 15, 2026
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How Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman uses the webcomic readers as a focus group for the comic’s television adaptation
Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman says that while the webcomic explores some heavy topics, she never wants things to feel too dark
June 12, 2026
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Mark Waid says buying a comic shop was like burning his money (but he had a good reason for doing it)
Mark Waid bought a comic shop so he could get a better understanding of the industry
June 12, 2026
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Before Riverdale, Archie Comics took a huge risk on a complete reboot... but the writer said he began thinking Archie was "one-dimensional as hell"
Why Mark Waid was worried about developing the 2015 Archie Comics reboot
June 11, 2026
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Marvel Rivals has 50+ million players, and Marvel sees those as potential comics readers (if they can make it less complicated)
Marvel knows that new readers coming from Marvel Rivals aren’t sure where to start, and they’re using an old idea from Stan Lee to help them
June 11, 2026
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The Odyssey ending explained: What happens to Odysseus, Penelope, Telemachus, and the fate of Ithaca?
Everything you need to know about Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey before seeing Christopher Nolan’s latest movie
June 01, 2026
Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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He-Man Watch Order: How to watch Masters of the Universe chronologically
If the new movie has you wanting to track down the history of the power of Grayskull, we have the guide to make that happen
May 27, 2026
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Supergirl ending explained: The comic behind DC’s movie is really about grief... spoilers!
How does Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow end, and how closely will the DC Studios film follow the comic?
May 22, 2026
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The longheld divide between Static & The Milestone Universe and the DC Universe wasn't over lack of ideas, but creative control according to the late Dwayne McDuffie
Why did Milestone Comics wait so long to crossover with the DC Universe? Because the creators wanted to keep their rights
May 20, 2026
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Batman vs. Absolute Batman? Matt Fraction welcomes the competition "in the best way" between him & Jorge Jiménez against Scott Snyder & Nick Dragotta
Matt Fraction is thrilled that his Batman title exists at the same time as Absolute Batman
May 20, 2026
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Darwyn Cooke had one demand when he was asked to take over DC's Catwoman with Ed Brubaker: it should be for women, not teenage boys
Darwyn Cooke told DC Comics he would only draw Catwoman if the character was redesigned to be less sexualized
May 20, 2026
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The comics industry is much more competitive & talented than the '80s and'90s, and Todd McFarlane said he couldn't cut it if he was starting today
Todd McFarlane says the standards for new creators are much higher today, and someone like him could never break into the industry
May 19, 2026
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Charlie’s Angels actresses were paid less than $100 for all merchandise sold from 1976-2000
Kate Jackson says she got $80 for 24 years’ worth of Charlie’s Angels merchandise royalties
May 19, 2026
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Batman is probably a big fan of fantasy sports, and here's why according to DC's Batman writer Matt Fraction
Matt Fraction thinks Batman would be into fantasy football and making his own draft
May 19, 2026
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Avengers: Armageddon writer Chip Zdarsky has a three-year plan for what's next at Marvel, "provided it clears a bunch of hurdles"
Chip Zdarsky says that he has big plans for the Marvel Universe through 2028
May 18, 2026
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Marvel's Avengers weren't the only ones wondering how to defeat Thanos - so were Avengers: Endgame's writers
The Avengers: Endgame screenwriters realized that the only way to defeat Thanos would be to take the Infinity Stones off the table
May 18, 2026
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Static to Marvel? The late Dwayne McDuffie originally developed Milestone's flagship hero for Marvel, but here's why they said 'no'
Dwayne McDuffie created Static as a response to the Spider-Marriage.
May 18, 2026
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The comic book blind bags trend could be a bubble that pops if its overused and betrays the fans, warns Image Comics' president (and Spawn creator) Todd McFarlane
Spawn creator Todd McFarlane worries that going all in on blind bags will drive readers away
May 18, 2026
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Star Wars: Andor's breakout character (literally) has an end to his story, and Andy Serkis knows what it is
Andy Serkis reveals what Lucasfilm told him about Kino Loy’s fate in Star Wars: Andor
May 18, 2026
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Charlie’s Angels actress Jaclyn Smith was almost in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice - but she didn’t understand the script
Charlie’s Angels actress Jaclyn Smith believes she blew her chance to be in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice because the script didn’t ring true to her
May 18, 2026
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Absolute Batman writer Scott Snyder says artist Nick Dragotta is currently working on Absolute Clayface designs
Clayface is officially coming to Absolute Batman
May 18, 2026
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The revitalized Transformer & G.I. Joe universe that Robert Kirkman & friends are creating came out of pandemic-era splurge purchases of "very expensive, very complicated Transformer statues"
Robert Kirkman had so much fun building Transformers statues that he decided to have his company Skybound Entertainment pursue a licensing deal with Hasbro
May 15, 2026
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The cast of HBO Max’s The Pitt have been told their secret character backstories
The Pitt’s Taylor Deardon says the cast have been told character backstory details that haven’t made it onscreen
May 15, 2026
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Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame writers worried that Taika Waititi was turning Thor into an idiot
The writers for Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame didn’t know exactly what Taika Waititi was doing in Thor: Ragnarok
May 15, 2026
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Andy Serkis won’t say who the protagonist is for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, or what the story is
Director Andy Serkis says he’ll reveal more about the story and characters for The Hunt for Gollum in early 2027
May 15, 2026
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Avengers: Infinity War writers say Marvel Studios gave them carte blanche to kill whoever they wanted
Mad about who died in 2018's Avengers: Infinity War? You can blame the screenwriters directly, as it turns out
May 14, 2026
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Andy Serkis says Peter Jackson let him direct the Smeagol and Deagol scene in Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Turns out, Jackson wasn't the man behind the camera for the Smeagol and Deagol scene in Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King after all
May 14, 2026
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Invincible co-creator Cory Walker didn't disappear when he left the book after issue #7, and has been working behind-the-scenes all this time on the comic & TV series
It turns out Cory Walker stays involved in the Invincible comic book series long after everyone thought he stepped away
May 14, 2026
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Inside the death of Paul Rabin and the Spider-Man/Mary Jane Watson/Venom love triangle with Amazing Spider-Man writer & editor
Joe Kelly & Nick Lowe unpack the surprise death of Paul Rabin, Mary Jane's partner and subject of eternal side-eye by some Spider-Man fans.
May 14, 2026
Chris Arrant

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Noah Wyle cryptically teases the theme of The Pitt season 3: “Doctors benefit from being patients”
The Pitt’s Noah Wyle says the third season will be set in November, and continues the evolving relationship between doctors and patients
May 13, 2026
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Too many movie & TV adaptations of comics try to outdo the original comic books, so with Prime Video's Invincible Robert Kirkman is out to correct that
Robert Kirkman says Invincible stands out from other comic book adaptations because it respects the source material
May 12, 2026
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Spider-Man's 'Death Spiral' ends a Spider-Carnage, a killer MJ/Venom moment, and a new Parker family mystery
An Amazing Spider-Man: Death Spiral event post-mortem with writer Joe Kelly & Marvel Spidey-editor Nick Lowe.
May 12, 2026
Chris Arrant

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Invincible's Robert Kirkman & Ryan Ottley are revisiting one of the big open questions of the original comic with Battle Beast spinoff
Robert Kirkman teases the upcoming Battle Beast vs. Conquest comic, which he says will explain an unanswered question from Invincible
May 11, 2026
Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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How to watch DC's Supergirl movies and shows in order - release & chronological
How to watch Supergirl in release and chronological order
May 08, 2026
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How fan complaints to Gwen Stacy's shocking death in Amazing Spider-Man led Marvel to the ill-fated Clone Saga
Stan Lee and Marvel Comics weren't ready for how hard Gwen Stacy’s death would hit fans, and backlash led to something worse: the Clone Saga.
May 08, 2026
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Why did Marvel kill the Green Goblin? Because he killed Gwen Stacy, according to the late Gerry Conway
Amazing Spider-Man writer Gerry Conway says Norman Osborn needed to die because it would’ve been “unsatisfying” to imprison him after he killed Gwen Stacy
May 08, 2026
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John Romita Sr.'s Spider-Man was too good-looking for Stan Lee, but after six months he gave up trying to change it
Spider-Man became more handsome and muscular when John Romita Sr. took over the title, despite Stan Lee’s efforts to keep him scrawny and average
May 08, 2026
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Ultimate Spider-Man co-creator Mark Bagley said he left after 111 issues because it was just time, he was tired, and there were some Marvel business things he wasn't happy with
Mark Bagley left Ultimate Spider-Man because he was burned out and feared the series would be the only thing he was known for.
May 08, 2026
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The 9/11 terrorist attacks inspired Steven Spielberg to remake sci-fi classic War of the Worlds
Steven Spielberg didn’t think War of the Worlds needed a remake, but the 9/11 terrorist attacks changed his mind
May 08, 2026
Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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Big Nate books in order (Updated June 2026): All the Lincoln Peirce Big Nate comics and how to read 'em
How to read the Big Nate novels and comics in release and chronological order
May 08, 2026
Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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Marvel’s Punisher: How to watch the MCU Frank Castle in release and chronological order
From Daredevil to the wider MCU: here's how to watch The Punisher’s war on crime in release and chronological order
May 07, 2026
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How Spider-Man's version of the Batmobile was created, and then promptly driven into the East River
Spider-Mobile: Why Marvel thought Spider-Man needed a car, and why Spidey’s writer decided to crash it
May 07, 2026
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Ultimate Spider-Man co-creator Mark Bagley thought he was done with the series, then he got the call to draw the death of Peter Parker
Mark Bagley had moved on from Ultimate Spider-Man until Brian Michael Bendis said he was killing Peter Parker.
May 07, 2026
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The moment Gwen Stacy stopped being an “ice princess” and became iconic, according to John Romita Sr.
Defrosting Gwen Stacy: How John Romita Sr. transformed Spider-Man’s college girlfriend from a short-tempered classmate to a sweet love interest
May 07, 2026
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Do Jimmy and Kayla from HBO's Hacks secretly want each other? The actors give their thoughts
Hacks actress Megan Statler thinks Jimmy and Kayla want to start a family together (but not romantically)
May 07, 2026
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The Dark Knight Returns: How to read all 10 books in Frank Miller’s classic Batman saga in order
How to read Frank Miller’s Dark Knight Returns saga in release and chronological order
May 07, 2026
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John Romita Sr. wanted to do a 10-year run on Amazing Spider-Man and beat Stan Lee & Jack Kirby's Fantastic Four run, but here's why he didn't
Stan Lee and John Romita Sr. still holds the record for longest issue on Spider-Man (at least for the 616 version)
May 06, 2026
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Marvel's revolutionary Ultimate Spider-Man was originally a six-issue series, but when sales made it an ongoing Mark Bagley had second thoughts
Mark Bagley was originally going to leave Ultimate Spider-Man after issue six
May 06, 2026
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Steven Spielberg believes that not only are aliens real, they may already be on Earth
Why aliens are real, and may already be on Earth, according to E.T. director Steven Spielberg
May 06, 2026
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Why Gwen Stacy’s death made her one of Marvel’s most compelling characters, according to the writer who did it
The late Gerry Conway said he has no regrets because the character didn’t become interesting until after she died
May 06, 2026
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Steven Spielberg has sworn off social media, saying it creates too much missing time
Spielberg likens social media time loss to alien abductions
May 05, 2026
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How Stan Lee reacted to Marvel killing Spider-Man’s girlfriend Gwen Stacy (and why he allegedly lied about approving it)
Stan Lee didn’t anticipate the backlash Marvel Comics would get for killing Gwen Stacy, and he quickly tried to distance himself from the decision
May 05, 2026
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Mark Bagley was afraid Ultimate Spider-Man would be another "turd in church," so Marvel had a unique proposition to get him onboard
Mark Bagley was reluctant to pencil Ultimate Spider-Man because he was afraid it would be a failure like John Byrne’s Spider-Man: Chapter One
May 04, 2026
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Gwen Stacy was killed in comics partially because the Amazing Spider-Man writer wanted Peter to end up with Mary Jane
The late Gerry Conway wanted Peter to end up with Mary Jane, which is one of the reasons he said he killed Gwen Stacy in Amazing Spider-Man.
May 04, 2026
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Amazing Spider-Man introduces Spore as Joe Kelly brings back a classic Spidey trope
“A lab accident gone wrong”: Spider-Man’s new villain Spore finally emerges.
May 04, 2026
Chris Arrant

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The KPop Demon Hunters writers originally had a bigger story for Celine (and we may see it in the future)
KPop Demon Hunters actress Arden Cho originally auditioned for Celine, and she was told backstory details that didn’t make it into the movie
May 04, 2026
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Spider-Man suits ranked: The 10 best costumes in Spider-Man history
The best Spider-Man suits ever, from the Iron Spider costume to Miles Morales.
May 04, 2026
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Survivor host Jeff Probst says viewers love the show because it’s “human adventure disguised in a game”
Survivor host Jeff Probst says audiences are invested in the show because they can see themselves in the viewers
May 04, 2026
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Steven Spielberg is developing a western after years of thinking about it, and he promises it will have “no tropes”
Steven Spielberg is preparing to film a western in Texas, and promises it will “kick ass”
May 04, 2026
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Starfire, Sailor Mars, and Kim Possible: The KPop Demon Hunters cast reveal their superhero and anime inspirations
The KPop Demon Hunters cast were inspired by classic anime, Cartoon Network superheroes and the Disney Channel's own high-school super-spy
May 01, 2026
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Survivor host Jeff Probst says the show has lasted 50 seasons because it has the best unscripted format, and cinematic storytelling
Survivor owes its success to cinematic storytelling and the best unscripted format, according to longtime host Jeff Probst
May 01, 2026
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Marvel sets up Amazing Spider-Man #1000 with shocking new Parker family twist this Saturday when you enjoy Comics Giveaway Day /Free Comic Book Day
The next major Spider-Man mystery is set up in the Amazing Spidey #1000 Comics Giveaway Day (aka FCBD) issue.
May 01, 2026
Chris Arrant

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Music videos changed the rhythm of cinema, according to Disclosure Day director Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg says music videos ruined films forever in one fundamental way that can still be felt today
May 01, 2026
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The secret behind Invincible's Viltrumite character names is there is no secret says Robert Kirkman, and he's even had to change some names for TV
Robert Kirkman says he didn’t put much thought into naming the Viltrumites because he was worried about deadlines
April 30, 2026
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Mark Bagley felt let down when he jumped from Marvel to DC, calling Trinity a misfire for not including Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman enough
Mark Bagley says DC kept Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman out of the Justice League because they thought they were too powerful
April 30, 2026
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Robert Kirkman unveils his plans to build the manga-to-anime pipeline in America, and shows how he is doing it with Invincible first
Robert Kirkman believes the success of the Invincible animated series proves that the manga-to-anime pipeline can work for other American comics
April 30, 2026
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The comic book industry is too reliant on older characters like Batman, Spider-Man, the Transformers & Invincible, and it's holding us back says Robert Kirkman
Robert Kirkman says the original sin of the comic book industry is its inability to move on from characters created generations ago
April 30, 2026
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Superman has an “Invincible problem” because the character no longer defines the superhero space, according to Rob Liefeld and Robert Kirkman
Rob Liefeld and Robert Kirkman say Invincible is defining the superhero space that was once occupied by Superman, and the Man of Steel has to adapt if he wants to stay relevant
April 29, 2026
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