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Oni Press and Archie Comics join forces for a star-studded launch of 3 new ongoing series, Archie, Archie in Hell, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Fall 2026 marks "an utterly unique path into the future" with the partnership between Archie Comics and Oni Press
Jules Chin Greene
Read the full first issue of Image Comics crime series The Voice Said Kill for free, right now
Here's a special treat for Popverse readers for the holidays: the complete first issue of The Voice Said Kill by Hellblazer writer Si Spurrier and Scarlet Witch artist Vanesa R. Del Rey
Graeme McMillan
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Popversations: Thomas Jane talks his comic book collection, The Expanse, and his Comixology book The Lycan
Thomas Jane may have once been The Punisher, but now he's a comic book creator with his own Comixology series The Lycan
Ashley V. Robinson
Green Arrow moves to Gotham City and joins Batman's Detective Comics after his own comic was canceled due to low sales
After wrapping up his solo series this month, Green Arrow is moving into Batman's stomping grounds (and the flagship title Detective Comics) in March 2026
Graeme McMillan
Nearly 5 years later, Jonathan Hickman sees Marvel's X-Men as the one story of his that remains unfinished for him
Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate Spider-Man gave him the chance to do what he couldn't with X-Men: finish the story he wanted to tell in Marvel Comics.
Jules Chin Greene
How to watch the big NYCC 2025 panels
Popverse members get to watch the big panels from NYCC 2025 before anyone else, including panels for Hazbin Hotel, Critical Role, the new Game of Thrones prequel, and more.
Chris Arrant
Latest
James Tynion IV buys back The Woods' multimedia rights from BOOM! while Tiny Onion builds its adult animation slate
James Tynion IV's Tiny Onion studio has an animated adaptation of The Woods in the works
Labubus are a monster version of Paddington Bear, so its a good thing they hired his director to do their movie
Paul King, who directed the masterpiece Paddington 2, will direct POP MART's MONSTERS in a Labubu film for Sony
Critical Role Campaign 4 and Birdemic star Whitney Moore reflects on cult films, the overlap of horror and burlesque, and soup for breakfast
Whitney Moore, who Critical Role fans know as Tyranny in Campaign 4, knows why some movies are so bad they're good - "I do not believe that art is good or bad. I believe it is inspired or uninspired."
Audiobook hits like Dungeon Crawler Carl and the entire romantasy genre are pushing publishers like Spotify and Audible to release audiobooks earlier
The latest trend in audiobooks seems to be listening to a novel before it even comes out in print, which is driven by Spotify and Audible knowing we crave more books to listen to.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 has the impossible task of making me want to watch an anime without Gojo [Popverse Jump]
The long break between Jujutsu Kaisen seasons 2 and 3 along with a very competitive January 2026 anime season mean that I'm struggling to get hyped for the Culling Game arc.
Dead By Daylight comes to comics as the origin of the Hillbilly gets uncovered in 2026
The upcoming Titan Comics series Dead By Daylight: The Hillbilly will chronicle a rookie cop's brush with the horrifying video game villain
Marvel is giving Wonder Man his own comic, and promising it'll be "special" and make headlines
Okay, we're very curious what Marvel is planning to do with Simon Williams in 2026 after reading the PR about his new comic book series
Ann M. Martin shares the swag she got from Netflix's Baby-Sitters Club set with Popverse’s Ashley V. Robinson
What did the legendary author bring home from the Netflix adaptation?
Inside the bold attempt to outdo all the Wolverine comics ever with Ultimate Wolverine, according to writer Chris Condon
Chris Condon and Alessandro Cappuccio's Ultimate Wolverine pushes the envelope on what we expect from a Logan story
Bryce Dallas Howard reveals whether she’d ever star or direct a slasher to Popverse’s Ashley V. Robinson
What are the odds you’ll see actor/director Bryce Dallas Howard grappling with the gory genre? More than you might think.
Inside the Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss cast friendships: Brandon Rogers on besties, weekend parties, and improvised combat
Brandon Rogers opens up about his “found family” on Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss, from Erika Henningsen to Richard Horvitz
The stars of Mortal Kombat II describe the movie in a single word, like a one-finger punch to your brain
Plus, they share details about the emotional stakes of the 2026 adaptation
What to Watch January 2026: the Pitt is back on HBO Max, Bridgerton steams up Netflix, a new Star Trek beams into Paramount+, and a brand new season of The Traitors comes to Peacock
2026 streaming is starting off STRONG, and we're not just saying that because new MCU series Wonder Man is headed to Disney+ in January. There's also a new season of The Boyfriend, the Night Manager, and even Shrinking to binge
Batman takes on the police starting in March 2026 (and one of the Bat-Family pays the price)
In 2026, it's the Dark Knight vs. Vandal Savage's GCPD and Pamela Isley's City Hall - but it won't be Bruce Wayne who's the first casualty
DC revamps Titans as New Titans, hinting at Superboy, Wonder Girl, Terra, and more as part of a major 'All In' reset
DC’s Titans are becoming the New Titans in 2026, with a new roster and a bigger role in DC All In.
Gotham City has a new Mayor, and it’s longtime Batman villain Poison Ivy
Sure, she tried to destroy Gotham a couple dozen times over the years, but you can't argue with Poison Ivy when it comes her environmental record
DC Comics promises The Joker as “fans have never seen before” in upcoming core Batman story
Batman #7 is out in March 2026 and offers a fresh take on the Joker and Batman's relationship - and a deep dive into the Clown Prince's psyche
Aquaman isn't just aquatic anymore... he's cosmic, as DC Comics gives him a glow-up, a power-up, and possibly a DC K.O. spoiler
Arthur Curry comes out of the big DC Comics storyline as Emperor Aquaman and heads into the stars in March 2026
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Critical Role Campaign 4 and Birdemic star Whitney Moore reflects on cult films, the overlap of horror and burlesque, and soup for breakfast
Whitney Moore, who Critical Role fans know as Tyranny in Campaign 4, knows why some movies are so bad they're good - "I do not believe that art is good or bad. I believe it is inspired or uninspired."
Grant DeArmitt
Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 has the impossible task of making me want to watch an anime without Gojo [Popverse Jump]
The long break between Jujutsu Kaisen seasons 2 and 3 along with a very competitive January 2026 anime season mean that I'm struggling to get hyped for the Culling Game arc.
Trent Cannon
Popversations: Thomas Jane talks his comic book collection, The Expanse, and his Comixology book The Lycan
Thomas Jane may have once been The Punisher, but now he's a comic book creator with his own Comixology series The Lycan
Ashley V. Robinson
Emerald City Comic Con
The Popverse Superfan presale for ECCC 2026 celebrity photo ops and autograph is here - here's everything you need to know
We have everything you need to know about the Superfan presale for autographs and photo ops at Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con 2026.
Graeme McMillan
Agents of SHIELD, assemble! Marvel stars Clark Gregg and Ming-Na Wen are flying into Seattle for Emerald City Comic Con 2026
Clark Gregg and Ming-Na Wen will be available for autographs and photo ops Saturday and Sunday at Emerald City Comic Con 2026 in Seattle
Jules Chin Greene
The Amazing Digital Circus stars Lizzie Freeman, Michael Kovach, and Alex Rochon are coming to Seattle's ECCC 2026
The voice cast of hit YouTube series The Amazing Digital Circus are coming to Emerald City Comic Con 2026, with Lizzie Freeman, Michael Kovach, and Alex Rochon appearing for all four days of the show!
Graeme McMillan
Superman and Guardians of the Galaxy stars Michael Rooker, Pom Klementieff, Mikaela Hoover and Sean Gunn are coming to Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con 2026!
They've appeared in both the MCU and the DCU, and now Michael Rooker, Pom Klementieff, Mikaela Hoover and Sean Gunn are headed to the PNW for March 2026's ECCC 2026
Graeme McMillan
Ultimate Spider-Man
Nearly 5 years later, Jonathan Hickman sees Marvel's X-Men as the one story of his that remains unfinished for him
Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate Spider-Man gave him the chance to do what he couldn't with X-Men: finish the story he wanted to tell in Marvel Comics.
Jules Chin Greene
How Peter B. Parker from the Spider-Verse movies kickstarted Marvel's most successful relaunch in a decade with Ultimate Spider-Man
Jonathan Hickman's love of Peter B. Parker from Into the Spider-Verse drove his alternate vision of Spidey in Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man series
Jules Chin Greene
Jonathan Hickman reflects on the emotional end of Ultimate Spider-Man and the "gutsy" move of Marvel closing a hit universe anyway
Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man is ending at its peak — and Jonathan Hickman explains why that’s exactly the point
Jules Chin Greene
Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion might be the most important Miles Morales comic in years [Spoilers!]
For real, Marvel Comics fan - we're getting into explicit spoilers from Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #5 (Don't say we didn't warn you)
Grant DeArmitt
New York Comic Con
Ann M. Martin shares the swag she got from Netflix's Baby-Sitters Club set with Popverse’s Ashley V. Robinson
What did the legendary author bring home from the Netflix adaptation?
Ashley V. Robinson
Mike Colter gave away all his bullet-ridden Luke Cage hoodies from the Marvel Studios TV series, and might have to buy them back
Luke Cage’s Michael Andrews suit lives on — but the bullet-hole hoodies are gone, says Mike Colter.
Ashley V. Robinson
Ann M. Martin keeps Baby-Sitters Club history in her office: the original cover painting of the first book
Baby-Sitters Club creator Ann M. Martin shows off iconic Kristy’s Great Idea artwork.
Ashley V. Robinson
Bryce Dallas Howard reveals the Robert De Niro acting trick she steals for directing
From Jurassic World to Star Wars: Bryce Dallas Howard shares her De Niro-inspired directing method.
Ashley V. Robinson
Critical Role
Critical Role Campaign 4 and Birdemic star Whitney Moore reflects on cult films, the overlap of horror and burlesque, and soup for breakfast
Whitney Moore, who Critical Role fans know as Tyranny in Campaign 4, knows why some movies are so bad they're good - "I do not believe that art is good or bad. I believe it is inspired or uninspired."
Grant DeArmitt
How Critical Role sparked what could be the first TTRPG community in Iraq
Over on the Critical Role Reddit, fans heard from the organizer of Boards & Beyond, "Iraq’s first dedicated tabletop RPG community"
Grant DeArmitt
Mad Max and the power of friendship collide in Dimension 20: Gladlands - and there’s a dream come true for Critical Role GM Brennan Lee Mulligan, too
When GM Brennan Lee Mulligan was asked who he'd like to be in the next season of Dimension 20, he named two Dropout regulars - both of whom appear in the new Gladlands trailer
Grant DeArmitt
Critical Role GM Matthew Mercer shared Exandrian secrets even the most die-hard Campaign 2 fan didn't know to help craft Prime Video series Mighty Nein
Any "live play only" Critical Role fans might want to reconsider watching The Mighty Nein, considering there's Exandrian lore we didn't learn about in Campaign 2
Grant DeArmitt
Avengers: Doomsday
2026 is the year of 'Avengers: Really Bad Thing' in comics AND movies as Marvel’s flagship team gets a new focus
Marvel's Avengers are facing Doomsday and Armageddon in 2026 across multiple media
Graeme McMillan
Marvel Comics just killed Doctor Doom, but 28 days later it's already teasing his return in time for Avengers: Doomsday synergy
Doctor Doom isn't going to get much rest in the afterlife, if Marvel Comics' 2026 tease is anything to go by
Graeme McMillan
Marvel moves past variant comic covers to variant Avengers Doomsday trailers
Could there really be four different Avengers: Doomsday trailers headed to movie theaters this week?
Jules Chin Greene
Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday teaser is coming, but let's remember the lesson taught by the Avengers: Infinity War trailer
Seeing isn't always believing with teaser trailers intentionally including misleading visuals, as Marvel has proven with teasers for Avengers: Infinity War and Thunderbolts*
Graeme McMillan