Tiffany Babb

Tiffany Babb
Contributing writer
Tiffany Babb: Tiffany Babb is a professional lurker (aka critic) who once served as Popverse’s deputy editor and resident Sondheim enthusiast. Now, she traverses the wild west of the decaying social internet, writing about movies, comics, and anything else that strikes her fancy.
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All the best cosplay from L.A. Comic Con 2022
Cosplayers were out in force at the Los Angeles Convention Center this past weekend
December 05, 2022
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Marvel Studios reveals the High Evolutionary in costume among fans at SDCC '22
The Nigerian-British actor Chukwudi Iwuji introduced himself in character by saying "Call me sire" to the crowds of Hall H
December 02, 2022
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The Sandlot actors Grant Gelt and Victor DiMattia talk 30 years of The Sandlot and their non-profit organization Play Forever
"This isn't just something that we wanted to put our names on. We are here to work and to hustle and to make real impact wherever we can. "
November 30, 2022
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Movies worth watching in December 2022: One movie, per streamer
Can't figure out what to watch tonight on streaming? Look no further.
November 30, 2022
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DC and Amazon working on "big deal" for animated projects on Amazon Prime Video
The strategy of keeping all animation in-house for Warner Bros Discovery looks to be a thing of the past
November 30, 2022
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TurtleMe on his face reveal, the symbolism of The Beginning After The End, and Gundam
A chat with the author of The Beginning After The End, TurtleMe a.k.a. Tae Ha Lee
November 29, 2022
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Los Angeles Comic Con CEO Chris DeMoulin on the convention's biggest year yet
Popverse chats with LA Comic Con's CEO Chris DeMoulin about what to expect at this year's LACC
November 28, 2022
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Eight great kids graphic novels to gift for the holiday season
Hey kids, comics!
November 22, 2022
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Queer comics & graphic novels to gift this holiday season
Nine queer graphic novels to gift this holiday season
November 22, 2022
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Vans has a Sailor Moon collection, and there's a Luna backpack!
In the name of the moon! Check out Van's newest Sailor Moon collaboration
November 21, 2022
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ExclusiveExclusive: Los Angeles Comic Con announces main stage panels including Lord of the Rings, The Sandlot, The Boys
An early sneak peek at the biggest panels announced for Los Angeles Comic Con 2022
November 18, 2022
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Zine librarian Jenna Freedman chats about the Barnard Zine library and why every grrrl's story is important
Barnard College's campus features a zine library that focuses on the work of women, nonbinary people, and trans men.
November 14, 2022
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Studio Ghibli and Lucasfilm will release a Grogu short film on November 12
'Zen - Grogu and Dust Bunnies' will premiere on Disney+ on November 12
November 12, 2022
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Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman, has passed away at 66
The beloved actor passed away on Thursday, after a short battle with cancer
November 11, 2022
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Keanu Reeves vs. Donnie Yen in amazing new John Wick Chapter Four trailer
Is John Wick ready to say goodbye?
November 10, 2022
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Mary Pope Osborne chats Magic Tree House, graphic novels, and literacy
Time travel and tree houses: An interview with Mary Pope Osborne
November 10, 2022
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Studio Ghibli teases Lucasfilm collaboration
Studio Ghibli's Japan Twitter account posted a video featuring both Lucasfilm and Studio Ghibli logos
November 10, 2022
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Why Andor feels more mature than other Star Wars (and no, it's not body count)
Disney+'s newest original television show hits different, and it's because, in Andor, there are no easy ways out.
November 09, 2022
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Kevin O'Neill, artist best known for work on 2000 AD and League of Extraordinary Gentleman, has died
Gosh Comics, a comics shop in London which often worked with the artist, made the announcement early Monday morning
November 07, 2022
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At the Los Angeles stop of her tour, Kate Beaton shares Ducks through the history of the mines, a slideshow presentation, and music
Kate Beaton gave a intimate and haunting look into the world behind her graphic memoir Ducks
November 07, 2022
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DC in Concert dates announced-- tour to kick off in London next year with Matt Reeves' The Batman
You can now purchase your tickets to DC in Concert, featuring live symphony orchestra
November 07, 2022
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Bob Phantom returns to Archie Comics (with a special guest)
Bob Phantom is back! And this time he's accompanied by Valerie from Josie and the Pussycats
November 03, 2022
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Netflix's Sandman will be returning for a second season
The long awaited announcement is here-- Sandman is coming back
November 03, 2022
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Looking back at The Mummy, Brendan Fraser feels "a sense of nostalgia"
In an interview with Popverse, Brendan Fraser talks about looking back at The Mummy, all these years later
November 03, 2022
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Remembering Vincent Kukua, comics artist, professional, and community member
Vincent Kukua passed away at age 45 on October 4, 2022.
November 01, 2022
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Federal judge blocks merger of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster
On Monday, Judge Florence Pan blocked the proposed merger between two publishing industry giants
November 01, 2022
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Check out the best cosplay at MCM London 2022 so far!
We've collected photos of the best cosplay at MCM London this year
October 30, 2022
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Disney to "have a creative input" in BBC's Doctor Who, going forward
Though the BBC will retain "ultimate editorial control" over the beloved sci-fi series, it looks like Disney will have some say in the show's development too
October 28, 2022
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ExclusiveExclusive excerpt: Searching for the man behind the genius in Jim Ottaviani and Jerel Dye's Einstein
Jim Ottaviani and Jerel Dye's Einstein hopes to dispel the myth that Einstein did poorly in school
October 26, 2022
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Avery Hill's Spring 2023 Kickstarter campaign is live, featuring comics by Nicole Goux, K. Briggs, and Ellice Weaver
Avery Hill has just launched their newest Kickstarter
October 25, 2022
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Returning to FF, Jonathan Hickman's forgotten great superhero work, ten years later
It's been ten years since FF finished, and it still reads beautifully
October 24, 2022
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"It was kind of the start of my career:" Nick Dragotta looks back on the ten-year anniversary of the end of Marvel Comics' FF
It has been ten years since the conclusion of FF-- here are Nick Dragotta's thoughts
October 24, 2022
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A visit to the Society of Illustrators in New York City
Checking out From Brotherman to Batman, Nora Krug, and book illustration at the Society of Illustrators on the Upper East Side
October 21, 2022
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An X-Men themed convention wants to immerse fans in the world of the Xavier School, even though Marvel isn't involved
Giant-Size Productions promises an immersive X-Men fan experience for attendees of The Uncanny Experience
October 19, 2022
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Firing on all cylinders: Matthew Rosenberg on bringing WildCATS back (and into the DC Universe)
Matthew Rosenberg chats WildCATS, WildStorm, and writing action
October 19, 2022
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Video!Mason Alexander Park serenades New York Comic Con after dark
A look into the "Endless Nights with Mason Alexander Park" panel
October 18, 2022
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Exclusive: Bestselling YA series The Raven Cycle to be adapted to graphic novels
Maggie Stiefvater’s acclaimed YA series will be adapted into a graphic novel by creative team Stephanie Williams and Sas Milledge
October 17, 2022
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New Daughter of Blade comic announced at New York Comic Con
Bloodline: Daughter of Blade will debut in February 2023
October 08, 2022
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Artist Kim Jung Gi dies at age 47, on way to his planned convention appearance
Korean artist Kim Jung Gi, best known for his sweeping, detailed illustrations, has passed away
October 05, 2022
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With the petition deadline now passed, Virginia's Gender Queer obscenity lawsuit dismissal stands
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Twitter announced the passing of the petition deadline today
October 04, 2022
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Looking into how Bob Olszewski makes his Disney Parks miniatures
The process behind Bob Olszewski's iconic miniature art and a look into how it all started
September 30, 2022
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Disney+ Armor Wars series starring Don Cheadle will now be a movie
Disney+ shifts Armor Wars format from television show to movie
September 29, 2022
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"Give me a pink sky and teal grass any day": Paulina Ganucheau on her use of color and depiction of friendship in Lemon Bird
Paulina Ganucheau chats Lemon Bird, Studio Ghibli, and chamomile tea
September 29, 2022
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Fourth Star Trek reboot movie has been removed from release schedule
Following the departure of director Matt Shakman, Paramount removes Star Trek sequel from film slate
September 28, 2022
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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law - Everything you need (and want) to know about the Disney+ show
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law release date, cast, director, and more
September 28, 2022
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Does BOOM! Studios' early success with Giant Days Kickstarter signal a new distribution method?
The Giant Days Kickstarter is a success! But what does that tell us about BOOM! Studios and Kickstarter?
September 27, 2022
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Charles Soule and Ryan Browne chat Eight Billion Genies, how they met, and why desire is narratively interesting
Charles Soule and Ryan Browne on collaboration and their shared love of surprise
September 27, 2022
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Popverse will present NYCC panel featuring Ram V, Nadia Shammas, Sara Alfageeh, Soo Lee, and Amy Chu
Popverse presents its very first panel at New York Comic Con-- Traps, Tropes, and Tribulations: The Genre Comics Panel at New York Comic Con
September 26, 2022
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Cover Reveal: Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza’s new Graphix series Four Eyes
Four Eyes #1 is a highly anticipated middle grade graphic novel published by Graphix
September 24, 2022
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Watch Wile E. Coyote scamper across these new limited edition animation themed pencils
Limited edition pencils inspired by animation feature a neat animated trick
September 22, 2022
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What is Disney's D23 Expo anyway?
A dive into the strange weekend that is the D23 Fan Expo
September 22, 2022
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Cartoonist Jeffrey Brown chats about republishing his iconic memoirs, Star Wars, and comedy for kids
Jeffrey Brown chats Star Wars, kids comics, and what its been like to return to Clumsy, so many years later
September 22, 2022
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Disney Legend Bob Gurr says his favorite design ever is the Main Street Fire Engine
Bob Gurr chats favorite designs with Popverse at D23
September 20, 2022
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Inside Monsters & Dames artbook, a longstanding Emerald City Comic Con tradition
Sales of Monsters & Dames and related artwork raise money for childrens hospitals
September 20, 2022
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The Charles M. Schulz Museum to offer free admission during their Peanuts Stamp Dedication Ceremony
The USPS will be releasing special Peanuts stamps to celebrate Charles M. Schulz centennial
September 19, 2022
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Joy, beauty, and the absurd: James Kochalka's Dragon Puncher Punches back with interview & exclusive excerpt
James Kochalka discusses the newest Dragon Puncher, the absurd, and returning to American Elf
September 19, 2022
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D23 Expo 2022: A recap of our coverage of Disney's marquee event
Popverse was in Anaheim to explore D23 and bring the best of the expo home to you!
September 19, 2022
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Genshin Impact will be getting an anime adaptation; watch the concept trailer here
The popular anime-inspired game will be getting its own anime treatment
September 16, 2022
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Creating a universe from scratch: Jonathan Hickman on 3 Worlds / 3 Moons
Jonathan Hickman chats 3 Worlds / 3 Moons and what its like to create a new universe while everyone is watching
September 16, 2022
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Cartoonist Jeff Smith chats Cartoon Crossroads Columbus, a European-style comics festival in Columbus, Ohio
Jeff Smith discusses founding CXC and what fans can expect from the festival this year
September 14, 2022
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With over 14 years of Disney pin trading, this collector has made a whole new family
What happens when you follow the urge of "I need this pin!"
September 14, 2022
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"It's a very particular process": Cartoonist Steenz Stewart chats newspaper comics, the Standard Comics Script, and Oni Press
Steenz Stewart on their cartooning schedule, drawing from life, and the Standard Comics Script
September 13, 2022
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D23 Studio Showcase with Disney and Pixar Recap: New films, new sequels, and news on Strange World, Peter Pan & Wendy, and more
Read a recap of everything announced at Friday's D23 Expo Studio Showcase panel with Disney and Pixar
September 12, 2022
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Liveblog!Follow along to Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios' Disney D23 Expo announcements
Popverse brings you live coverage from the D23 Studio Showcase (Marvel, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios)
September 12, 2022
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All the best cosplay from Disney's D23 Expo 2022
Whether it's the Magic Kingdom, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or Star Wars' Galaxy Far, Far Away, the best cosplay from every world can be found here
September 12, 2022
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Liveblog!D23 Expo - A Boundless Future: Disney Parks Experiences and Products live coverage
Popverse brings you live coverage from D23 Expo's Disney Parks announcement panel!
September 12, 2022
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Sorcerer's Apprentice collector sells pieces of his legendary collection, so other people can enjoy it
Spreading joy by selling off a legendary collection—bit by bit
September 12, 2022
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Grand Marceline roasts coffee in the town that inspired Disneyland's Main Street, USA
Pick up a bag of coffee roasted in Walt Disney's childhood town
September 11, 2022
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Blue's Clues' Steve Burns is back, and he's still listening
Steve Burns talks about his post-Blue's Clues life
September 09, 2022
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Marvel releases preview images of Neil Gaiman, Mark Buckingham, & more's 40th anniversary Miracleman one-shot
Marvel announces Miracleman anniversary comic, Neil Gaiman and Mark Buckingham to return
September 02, 2022
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Re-Live Emerald City Comic Con 2022 with 40 filmed panels, over 20 articles, and video interviews with Jinkx Monsoon, Bendelacreme, Harvey Guillén
Popverse went to Emerald City Comic Con, and has alot to show for it
September 01, 2022
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Will Eisner's A Contract with God is going… to Broadway?
Will Eisner's classic graphic novel A Contract with God is getting the Broadway musical treatment
September 01, 2022
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Adapting to an industry that's getting worse: Dave Scheidt on the illusion of 'breaking in'
Dave Scheidt on why 'staying in' the industry should be the focus, not 'breaking in'
August 31, 2022
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Confronting racism in cartoons: A retrospective of the work of Brumsic Brandon Jr. and Barbara Brandon-Croft at the Billy Ireland
Highlighting the work of Brumsic Brandon Jr. and Barbara Brandon-Croft at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum
August 30, 2022
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TikTok comedian EmptyJunior makes skits about Daredevil, the Bat Family, and their universes
I made it to ComicTikTok! Comedian EmptyJunior on comics, comedy, and being a creator on TikTok
August 29, 2022
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Telling new stories in an old-fashioned style: Interview & Exclusive Excerpt from Melanie Gillman's Other Ever Afters
In 'New Name' a child turns to their grandmother-- the town witch and asks for a new name
August 29, 2022
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Reaction videoStar Trek: Lower Decks returns with the new season starting today
Check out Popverse's very own Ashley Robinson's thoughts on the first episode of the fan favorite Star Trek animated series
August 25, 2022
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"Being different is your power": Con O'Neill, Nathan Foad, and Kristian Nairn talk perseverance at Emerald City Comic Con
A quick peek at the Con O’Neill, Nathan Foad, and Kristian Nairn Our Flag Means Death panel
August 25, 2022
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Netflix's The Umbrella Academy has been renewed for a fourth and final season
The Umbrella Academy will return, one last time
August 25, 2022
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Harvey Guillén was not an overnight success
Harvey Guillén on making his own way—all the way back when he was a kid
August 24, 2022
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This cosplayer crochets her cosplays!
Jae showed off her new Poison Ivy costume at Emerald City Comic Con
August 23, 2022
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SheProp! celebrates female, non-binary, and transgender cosplayers by building a supportive cosplay community
SheProp! is an inclusive community for people of marginalized genders of all levels of cosplay expertise
August 22, 2022
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"Everybody hates something" Peter Bagge describes how he named his classic alternative comic
A look inside the 30 Years of Hate panel at Emerald City Comic Con
August 22, 2022
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Brendan Fraser and Oded Fehr reminisce about The Mummy at their reunion panel
The stars of The Mummy return to their years ago experience at an Emerald City Comic Con panel
August 21, 2022
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Find local artists and makers at Emerald City Comic Con's Homegrown
A tiny spotlight on local artists featured at Emerald City Comic Con
August 20, 2022
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LiveWatch Barry Gordon, Cam Clarke, Rob Paulsen, & Townsend Coleman's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reunion at ECCC 2022
Watch the livestream Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reunion panel at Emerald City Comic Con
August 20, 2022
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LiveWatch Steve Burns chat about why he left Blues Clues live from Emerald City Comic Con!
Livestreamed panel of Steve Burns' 'What Happened to Steve' panel
August 20, 2022
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How to create an Image comic (and the worldbuilding, thematic layout, and structure involved)
On the Image Comics 30 years of storytelling panel at Emerald City Comic Con featuring Julio Anta, Kyle Strahm, Daniel Warren Johnson, David F. Walker, Kyle Higgins, and Mirka Andolfo
August 20, 2022
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These are the droids you're looking for-- Lego droids, that is, at Emerald City Comic Con
Lara and Shawn Steele build working droids out of Lego
August 20, 2022
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LiveWatch Doug Jones' Spotlight panel from ECCC 2022 live!
Watch the legendary actor and contortionist Doug Jones chat all about his fabled career live from Emerald City Comic Con
August 19, 2022
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An exclusive first look inside Marvel's New Mutants 40th anniversary special
Inside September's New Mutants #30
August 19, 2022
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Visit Emerald City Comic Con's Brick Nation to see scenes from all corners of pop culture in Lego form
Yes, there is a giant Lego Galactus
August 19, 2022
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Watch Tochi Onyebuchi, Alys Arden, Kami Garcia, LL McKinney, DJ Kirkland's discussion of the book censorship from ECCC '22
Watch Emerald City Comic Con's The Burden of Truth in YA panel featuring Kami Garcia, Alys Arden, LL McKinney, and Tochi Onyebuchi
August 19, 2022
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The Mummy knew what it was - and that's its charm
A love letter to The Mummy
August 18, 2022
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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law gives us a peek into an MCU that actually talks about other events in the MCU
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law references the rest of the MCU more than any other MCU installment
August 17, 2022
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Longstanding kids graphic novel publisher Papercutz acquired by Mad Cave
Battlecats publisher Mad Cave Studios acquires Papercutz in a move to reach younger audiences
August 16, 2022
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The Contradictions: Sophie Yanow discusses storyboarding, journalism in comics form, and skateboarding
Cartoonist Sophie Yanow delves into journalism in comics form, animation, and skateboarding
August 16, 2022
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Star Wars' Rogue One returning to theaters, alongside special footage from new Disney+ series Andor
Disney+ Andor footage to be screened alongside special Rogue One return to movie theaters
August 16, 2022
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(Not) giving the fans what they want: What Thor: Love and Thunder means for the MCU audience
This is not a defense of Thor: Love and Thunder. I'm just a bit confused.
August 16, 2022
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Meet the new CW: New owners lay out a vision for network's future (and who it wants to watch it)
Nexstar Media Group to take ownership of The CW and shift flailing network's streaming strategy
August 15, 2022
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