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The "uncouth grotesqueness" that DC's Penguin actors Colin Farrell & Danny Devito found when talking to each other about the role
Danny Devito and Colin Farrell reunited on Variety's Actors on Actors, after being co-stars on Tim Burton's Big Fish and compared notes on playing different versions of The Penguin.
July 11, 2025
Ernie Estrella
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Charlie Cox and Joe Locke on mourning not playing a character anymore
In their episode of Actors on Actors, Charlie Cox and Joe Locke think deep on what it will be like not playing Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Charlie Spring respectively.
July 11, 2025
Ernie Estrella
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This AAPI Month, let's hope Marvel Comics begins to think about the Pacific Islander (PI) characters and creators
Marvel Comics' attempts to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month have largely left out Pacific Islander characters and creators, and I'm tired
May 06, 2025
Jules Chin Greene
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The Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics opens submissions, honoring the legacy of the Static Shock writer
Did you publish a comic or graphic novel in 2024? You can submit it now to be considered for the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics
March 14, 2025
Jules Chin Greene
Features
Nick Fury, Shang-Chi and Ms. Marvel: The MCU changing Marvel Comics characters like Agatha Harkness isn't a new phenomenon
The MCU's impact on Marvel Comics has been in effect long before Agatha All Along and WandaVision
November 26, 2024
Jules Chin Greene
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Why Batman is the world's most popular superhero, according to DC's Tom King
When asked why Batman continues to be relevant, Tom King points to the Dark Knight's roots in detective fiction at Baltimore Comic Con
November 06, 2024
Jules Chin Greene
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Tune into DC's Absolute/All In Universes panel at New York Comic Con 2024
Can't make it to NYCC 2024? Popverse members can follow along with all the announcements from DC's Absolute/All In Universes panel here!
October 09, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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How Daredevil redefined Marvel’s ‘world outside your window’ motto for a darker age
Under writer Ann Nocenti's pen, the importance of Daredevil expanded beyond Marvel Comics as he dealt with contemporary problems in New York City in the mid-to-late-1980s
October 01, 2024
Jules Chin Greene
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The creators behind Image Comics' Horizon Experiment talk developing new BIPOC stories in comics
The Horizon Experiment from Image Comics led by Pornsak Pichetshote will feature 5 BIPOC writers spearheading new series for the publisher.
September 30, 2024
Jules Chin Greene
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The Crow: How and where to read James O'Barr's gothic hero in comic form
Here’s how to read the source material on which the cult film and its sequels were based.
August 13, 2024
Avery Kaplan
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Robert Kirkman talks about the big (and small) Transformers characters waiting in the wings to return soon
(That's without spoiling anything, of course)
August 09, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Marvel enlists the Notorious B.I.G. to squash Deadpool & Wolverine's beef
The Notorious B.I.G. is back for another limited-edition variant cover for Marvel Comics
August 06, 2024
Jules Chin Greene
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The Walking Dead creator (and Image Comics COO) Robert Kirkman is "terrified" of AI in comics
Robert Kirkman is not a fan of AI
August 05, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Delays are the worst when backing Kickstarters, and Spawn creator Todd McFarlane is hoping to change that (and break a record in the process)
The Spawn creator wants to get toys in fans' hands ASAP
July 28, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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DC: Al Ewing signs on to write Absolute Green Lantern series
The new series will be a "first contact" story
July 26, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Jason Aaron has a special claim to fame as a Superman writer
Toto, I've got a feeling we're not on Krypton anymore!
July 26, 2024
Avery Kaplan
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Todd McFarlane has big plans for the King Spawn movie, and they’re tied to Deadpool and Wolverine’s success
McFarlane gave his fans the scoop on what’s next for his long-awaited Spawn movie during his San Diego Comic-Con 2024 panel
July 26, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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From Hell's Eddie Campbell gets real on bad habits, fixing old mistakes, and being "in the company of ghosts" as a Hall of Fame creator
Eddie Campbell on coloring From Hell, bad habits, and fixing old mistakes
July 09, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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My Hero Academia meets the “effortlessly gay” world of She-Ra in I Heart Skullcrusher
Josie Campbell talks about her comic series from Boom! Studios
July 04, 2024
Gary Catig
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The DC kids superhero team book Jeffrey Brown almost did
The pull of Batman and Robin and Howard was too great, but Brown found a solution.
July 04, 2024
Gary Catig
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The secret Britney Spears influence on DC's Superman: Harvests of Youth by Sina Grace
The pop star's hometown helped shape the look of Smallville
July 02, 2024
Gary Catig
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Queer comics for people (of all ages) who are not into superheroes
Looking for some queer comics that aren't about super heroes? Here are some great places to start.
June 26, 2024
Jim McDermott
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Top 7 Robins from DC Comics, ranked from Batman's best to worst!
Ranking all the Robins of the Batman family from worst to best
June 25, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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11 Queer superhero comics to help you get your Pride on
THEY’RE HERE! THEY’RE QUEER! THEY WEAR CAPES AND PUNCH BAD GUYS AND ALSO SOMETIMES HAVE DANCE PARTIES!
June 25, 2024
Jim McDermott
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11 times LGBTQ+ superheroes made national headlines (and where they are now)
A brief history of queer superheroes in the news
June 19, 2024
Kate Willaert
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Comic book release dates: New & upcoming comics, manga, comic books, and graphic novels including Batman, Marvel, Spy X Family, TMNT, and more
All of the upcoming comic book release dates that we think you should keep an eye out for
June 11, 2024
Chris Arrant
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Star Wars: Inside The Acolyte's High Republic era, from its characters to its timeline, and more
Everything you need to know about the exciting new era of Star Wars before The Acolyte
June 03, 2024
Austin Gorton
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And the 2024 Eisner Award winners are...
SDCC 2024 hosts the biggest night in comics - the Eisner Awards.
May 23, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Wonder Woman is the hardest DC project ever for Tom King, and he explains why (and why he needs the challenge)
In an interview with Popverse, Tom King details the themes and challenges in Wonder Woman, including how fans changed his initial plans for the DC hero's story.
May 22, 2024
Sam Stone
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Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees creator and editor on the series' surprise success and whether fans can expect to see more
Popverse got to chat with Patrick Horvath and Maggie Howell about all things Beneath the Trees
May 07, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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If you're wondering what James Tynion IV is scared of, look to his comics
Well, that and E.T. (Yes, the Extra-Terrestrial)
April 29, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: If you're collecting this hit comic, you can now collect its card as well
Fans of Patrick Horvath's new horror comic might want to pick up a collector's card of that already-iconic first cover
April 28, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Stan Lee once drew Usagi Yojimbo in a Spider-Man costume as a gift for Stan Sakai
Who doesn't love Spider-Man? Who doesn't love Usagi Yojimbo?
April 24, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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How the Marvel's Invisible Woman inspired the New Teen Titans’ female superheroes, according to Teen Titans co-creator Marv Wolfman
Marv Wolfman wanted strong female characters
April 22, 2024
Jules Chin Greene
Features
There's a whole comic book universe just outside NYCC 2025 - if you're visiting Manhattan, here are the spots you should see
You're probably already something of a comic book fan if you're coming to NYC for the city's premiere pop culture event. But the Javits Center isn't the only place you can find comic book history
April 19, 2024
Jim McDermott
Features
Can anyone stop the Disney synergy train?
Probably not
April 18, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Death of the Author('s opinion on adaptations)
No, I actually don't care about what an original author thinks should be in an adaptation
April 17, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Jujutsu Kaisen's Yuji Itadori just snuck into the DCU
Eagle-eyed anime fans can spot Yuji in the pages of Nightwing #113
April 17, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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The comic book industry has a variant cover problem, and the upstart publisher Magma proposes a solution
Magma Comix wants to provide a simpler experience for both comic book readers and retailers.
April 16, 2024
Jules Chin Greene
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Check, Please! heads to WEBTOON as cartoonist Ngozi Ukazu announces chapter-by-chapter release
Cartoonist Ngozi herself announced the drop on social medai
April 15, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Sam Raimi says Boy Kills World is a "new direction" for action movies
Stand aside, John Wick. It's time for Boy Kills World.
April 12, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Cults, murders, and grief take the spotlight in this excerpt from upcoming horror graphic novel Loving, Ohio
Check out this exclusive excerpt from Matthew Erman and Sam Beck
April 05, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
How Emmy winner Andy Riley's tweet led to action parody comic Action Dude
It started out as a tweet
April 05, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
A murderer's row of comics writers regale packed room at Wondercon
"It's our job to find out what's fun and exciting about these characters"
April 02, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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The Beat celebrates its 20th birthday (and independent journalism) at WonderCon
The Beat Editor-in-Chief Heidi Macdonald led a panel full of contributors to chat one of comics' longest running websites
April 02, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Take a look at Gender Queer's Maia Kobabe's "starter kit for people thinking about binding for the first time"
Breathe: Journeys to Healthy Binding covers the basics for those interested in binding
April 01, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Gail Simone's Uncanny X-Men will consist of 18 issues in its first year
The exciting news was announced at WonderCon 2024
March 31, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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WEBTOON readers will be able to support their favorite creators in a whole new way
Meet "Super Likes"
March 28, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Why Marvel celebrating LGBTQIA+ "Allies" for Pride Month isn't a surprise
In fact, it probably just started - like so many things in comics - as a sales tactic
March 22, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Where to read comics and comic books for free online
Free comics are everywhere online. Save money AND expand your digital to-read pile with our guide.
March 21, 2024
Dave Buesing
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Skyfall's Sam Mendes was once in talks to adapt My Favorite Thing is Monsters
The 1917 director's oeuvre shows that he's interested in form, so maybe he'd be a good choice
March 20, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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New Cyberpunk 2077 comic spin-off from Phantom Liberty writer will feature newly designed cars not in game
Cyberpunk 2077: Kickdown is created in close collaboration with CD Projekt Red
March 20, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Something evil waits in the darkness in this sneak preview of from Devour, a new horror graphic novel from Abrams
Magical rooms, spider gods, and legacy - Devour has got it all
March 18, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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A Quick & Easy Guide to Coming Out offers help to anyone struggling to show themselves the way they are this fall
The latest installment in the Oni Press series arrives in September
March 07, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Batman: Wayne Family Adventures shows that there's plenty of worthwhile superhero drama to explore at home
It's not all about the streets of Gotham
March 05, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Marvel's executive editor Tom Brevoort claps back on accusations of 'wokeness' towards the X-Men
Because reading comprehension is at an all-time low.
March 04, 2024
Fran Ruiz
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Amazon Prime Video's "extreme" body horror follow-up Wytches release date is some time in 2025
The scary ride is taking shape.
March 04, 2024
Fran Ruiz
Features
Comic conventions are still the best places to dig through longboxes
If I go missing at a comic con, come find me in the comic longboxes.
March 03, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Happy Birthday Superman - here's a throwback to one of the most depressing birthday comics of all time
For the Man Who Has Everything may be the most haunting birthday story ever
February 28, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Keanu Reeves' BRZRKR taps Jason Aaron to write standalone Western story
BRZRKR: A Faceful of Bullets will feature B. in the 1800s American West
February 22, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels once co-owned a comic company
Live, from New York, it's.... Saturday night comics?
February 22, 2024
Chris Arrant
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How Ke Huy Quan was convinced to do Disney+'s American Born Chinese, according to Gene Luen Yang
Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan was originally hesitant to take on the project
February 21, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Over 200 million instances of digital piracy removed in 2023 by webtoon giant Tapas' parent company
The Tapas Entertainment owner is cracking down on piracy, hard
February 19, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Fan-favorite cartoonist is telling one of DC's best romance stories from a new perspective
Ngozi Ukazu's Barda is sure to be one of the hottest books of the summer
February 16, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
First Look: Pets go to space in Man's Best comic from Pornsak Pichetshote and Jesse Lonergan
Sometimes you really do have to rely on man's best friend
February 16, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Errands turn magical in this exclusive excerpt from cozy fantasy graphic novel The Baker and the Bard
Glowing mushrooms just seem delightful
February 15, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Six manga-style comics by Black creators you should read
Looking for some new manga-style comics to read? Check out these options!
February 15, 2024
Latonya Pennington
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Disney is bringing Encanto and Turning Red to graphic novels, beginning with a free comic book
Disney has a new partner in comics
February 13, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Isabela Merced praises her early Superman: Legacy experience as Hawkgirl
After Madame Web, Merced is going from one comic book universe to another
February 13, 2024
Fran Ruiz
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Why Matthew Macfadyen's role in Deadpool & Wolverine was inevitable after Loki
The TVA family is complete now.
February 13, 2024
Fran Ruiz
Features
Deadpool & Wolverine's trailer has reignited the Lady Deadpool theories
This conversation won't die.
February 13, 2024
Fran Ruiz
Features
If Cassandra Nova really is in Deadpool & Wolverine, what does that mean for the plot?
A different breed of villain.
February 13, 2024
Fran Ruiz
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Marvel Studios teases Avengers 6 movie in the Deadpool & Wolverine as an easter egg
It's all coming together.
February 13, 2024
Fran Ruiz
Features
Deadpool & Wolverine: Is that Patch in the first trailer?
A particular nod in Deadpool & Wolverine's teaser trailer has caught our attention.
February 12, 2024
Fran Ruiz
Features
Deadpool & Wolverine cast: Who stars in the MCU's big movie of 2024?
It's a stacked one.
February 12, 2024
Fran Ruiz
Features
Glimpse witchy London in our exclusive excerpt from this new graphic novel about being a burnt out worker (and also a witch)
I Feel Awful, Thanks addresses burnout in a witchy fashion
February 09, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Best comics to buy for the non-comics reader in your life
No, Watchmen isn't on this list
February 08, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
A plane crash, an abandoned house, and ghosts(?): Take a sneak peek into one of the weirdest graphic novels of the season
Who doesn't love a possibly haunted house?
February 08, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Disney+'s X-Men '97 animated show nabs prelude comic before series launch
Want to get ahead on the mutant drama before the series hits Disney+?
February 07, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Thanos is returning to Marvel's MCU, or at least actor Josh Brolin believes he is
Much like us, he only has theories.
February 05, 2024
Fran Ruiz
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X-Men: The Animated Series manga is returning in 2024 remastered and with a deluxe edition!
The long-unavailable classic returns, alongside other classic Marvel manga, thanks to a new collaboration with VIZ Media
February 05, 2024
Fran Ruiz
Features
That time Li’l Abner creator Al Capp was in talks to do a cover for an underground comix anthology
Yes, we said Al Capp.
January 31, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Jessica Jones' Krysten Ritter is slyly campaigning (or is it teasing?) for her Marvel MCU debut
Is a Defenders reunion on the horizon?
January 30, 2024
Fran Ruiz
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South Korea's government rolls out ambitious plan to grow its comics by $1 billion dollars in 5 years
Webtoon seems like the new buzzword
January 29, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Duncan Jones' Rogue Trooper movie is very alive, with the cast finally announced
And principal photography on the 2000 AD adaptation has already been completed, apparently
January 29, 2024
Fran Ruiz
Features
Geoff Johns dishes on the machinations of DC and his future with Ghost Machine
In an interview with Popverse, Geoff Johns reflects on restoring DC history with DC Rebirth and charts a new future with Ghost Machine
January 29, 2024
Sam Stone
Features
Hobtown Mystery Stories is coming back, in color, from Oni Press starting this April
Kris Bertin and Alexander Forbes's noir comic is returning in new editions, and that's just the beginning
January 26, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
A sneak peek at what's coming from Avery Hill in 2024
Four big new titles are coming to UK indie Avery Hill Publishing this year, here's what to expect
January 26, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Invincible season 2 part 2 release date: When is Prime Video's hit animated superhero series returning?
Mark Grayson is coming back soon, with a March release promised for the last episodes of the new season
January 23, 2024
Fran Ruiz
Features
Queer hardboiled detective reigns supreme in this exclusive excerpt from Tina Horn and Lisa Sterle's DEPROG
Take an early sneak peek at pages from this upcoming queer detective series
January 23, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Marvel & DC art from Jack Kirby, Frank Miller, more is revealed to have been fed into Midjourney AI without the companies or artists' permission
Equal parts embarrassing and sad.
January 17, 2024
Fran Ruiz
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Robert Downey Jr. says his Iron Man role is some of his "best work" ever despite bias against the genre
Despite trying to distance himself from his decade-plus as Tony Stark recently, RDJ remains proud of what he accomplished
January 16, 2024
Fran Ruiz
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She-Hulk star Tatiana Maslany doesn't think season 2 will happen (and she and explains why)
Jennifer Walters' next chapter might play out on the big screen
January 16, 2024
Fran Ruiz
News
DC re-elects Prez with new story (and new push for 2016 comic)
Prez is back, and in a new format too
January 11, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Bunt! - An exclusive excerpt from Check, Please! creator Ngozi Ukazu's newest project
Bunt! from Ngozi Ukazu and Mad Rupert goes on sale in February, take a first look at pages from the YA graphic novel now.
January 10, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Marvel Studios' Echo & What If co-star Devery Jacobs responds to "egregious" comments about Native American characters in MCU
There's more than enough space for them all.
January 09, 2024
Fran Ruiz
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Seminal crime comic Criminal getting TV adaptation from Amazon Prime Video
Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' Criminal is (finally) coming to the small screen
January 08, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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12 Years a Slave screenwriter John Ridley once developed a "really weird" Eternals TV series
If you thought that the Marvel movie strayed from the comic book, Ridley's TV show might've disturbed you even more
January 08, 2024
Fran Ruiz
Features
How Mark Gruenwald changed the Marvel Universe (and inspired a central Loki character)
On Mark Gruenwald, Marvel's continuity cop
December 26, 2023
Matt Brady
Features
Poll: Should Jason Todd live or die?
In celebration for the new Death in the Family facsimile edition, we're asking DC fans a classic question
December 20, 2023
Tiffany Babb