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Why does Supergirl the movie end the way it does? Because the screenwriter misunderstood the comic
Supergirl screenwriter Ana Nogueira had a different interpretation of the ending of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow than writer Tom King
Jules Chin Greene
Five Nights at Freddy's 3 movie drops Scott Cawthon from script duties, replaces him with Annabelle writer
Cawthon, who created Five Nights at Freddy's and had script credits for the first and second Blumhouse films, is stepping aside for Gary Dauberman to write the script
Grant DeArmitt
Tom Holland wants to bring Miles Morales into the MCU, to repay the debt he owes Robert Downey Jr.
Tom Holland would love to bring Miles Morales into the MCU and mentor him, just as Robert Downey Jr. did for him
Jules Chin Greene
Is Critical Role taking a break after Campaign 4, episode 31? Yes and no
Go to any Critical Role Campaign 4 forum and you'll see an upcoming change in what's been a pretty regular release schedule. We're here to explain that
Grant DeArmitt
A whole batch of Dragon Ball manga got destroyed because one parent complained to Toys ‘R’ Us about Goku's penis
It apparently only took one complaint for Toys 'R' Us to toss out an early print run of Dragon Ball comics.
Trent Cannon
Star Wars, Superman, Scream stars and more headline the first wave of NYCC 2026 guest announcements
Want to see Hayden Christensen, Clair Obscur's Jennifer English, Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan, and comic book legend Frank Miller all in one place? Get yourself to New York Comic Con 2026 this October
Graeme McMillan
Latest
MarriageToxin creator is "hella grateful" that anime Season 2 has been announced for 2027
MarriageToxin season 2 is coming in 2027 to give us more chaotic action and love connections.
How the NY Times Best Sellers list became tired of Naruto always being the top manga, and why manga veteran Dallas Middaugh now distrusts the whole system
Manga industry veteran Dallas Middaugh shares why he has very little respect for the New York Times Best Sellers list.
Danny McBride grew up on Larry Hama's G.I.. Joe comics, and believes he might've "manifested his own way into a G.I. Joe type existence, through making movies & TV shows"
What Marvel's G.I. Joe comics taught Danny McBride about life.
Marvel Studios is heavily involved with the X-Men '97 season 2 prequel over at Marvel Comics, including stuff they couldn't fit in the cartoon
X-Men '97 Season Two comic writer Steve Foxe said Marvel Studios were "were incredibly generous with their time and insight, as well as with all sorts of scenes and character background that didn’t make it into the show"
Longtime Comics Journal contributor Andrew Farago arrested after he's found to have a hidden camera in the bathroom of his 50th birthday party
The Cartoon Arts Museum has fired him after a quick investigation, while he sits in county jail awaiting legal proceedings.
After speaking out about alleged "financial and sexual" abuse, manga creator Akane Shimzu says the threats escalated
The Cells at Work! creator says they have been threatened with legal action for the past six months while working toward a settlement.
One of Japan’s biggest manga publishers is asking employees aged 45 or older to retire early
Kadokawa is one of the biggest Japanese publishers and they're looking to create a much younger workforce to cut costs.
Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld is creating five new heroes in a Youngblood team shake-up of Giant-Size X-Men sized proportions
Meet the new Young Bloods of Rob Liefeld's Youngblood Giant-Size X-Men style special.
Supergirl ending explained: Why did Kara do that, and what it might mean for Man of Tomorrow
We take a spoiler-filled deep dive into the ending of DC Studios' new film, Supergirl
A new "queer joy" graphic novel imagines the worst fate imaginable: repeating sixth grade forever
Oni Press’ The Haven turns growing up queer into a time-loop fantasy.
Akane-banashi is what happens if the world took comedy as seriously as it took sports [Popverse Jump]
Hit anime Akane-banashi is, basically, a shonen sports anime about a stand-up comedy set
Party like it’s X-Men ’97, dance like the Queens of the Dead, and mourn the end of Absolute Martian Manhunter: Popverse Playlist for June 27-July 3, 2026
In this week's pop culture picks, a critically acclaimed DC comic comes to a close as a fan-favorite Marvel cartoon returns after two years - and zombies are trying to ruin everyone's night out
Invincible has already been renewed for Season 6 - and adds a veteran of The Boys to the cast
Invincible's at Annecy Animation Festival, and it's got some exciting news - The Boys star Quaid (AKA Hughie) is coming back to violent super-spoofs
One of the only comic book museums in America is closing; goodbye, Portland's Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts
The Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts in Portland, Oregon, has announced that it will be closing this month
What time are X-Men '97 season 2 episodes coming out? Here's the season 2 release schedule
Here is the release schedule for X-Men '97 season 2 and all of its episodes coming this July on Disney+
The surprising psychology behind manga pricing in the United States, from someone who's been doing it for 25 years for VIZ, Crunchyroll, Seven Seas, and more
Sure, we know the difference between $8 and $10, but do we really care?
House of the Dragon's Ewan Mitchell always knew his character was capable of *that* scene with Alicent Hightower (but it was still "weird")
Spoiler warning, in case you haven't seen House of the Dragon season 3, episode 1, featuring Mitchell's Aemond and Olivia Cooke's Hightower. Heck, this is a warning even if you have seen it
That's not Matrix in the new Supergirl comic, despite DC's advertising text... but she is coming
The cover to DC's Supergirl #14 is misleading, but writer Sophie Campbell is clearing things up
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Akane-banashi is what happens if the world took comedy as seriously as it took sports [Popverse Jump]
Hit anime Akane-banashi is, basically, a shonen sports anime about a stand-up comedy set
Trent Cannon
Party like it’s X-Men ’97, dance like the Queens of the Dead, and mourn the end of Absolute Martian Manhunter: Popverse Playlist for June 27-July 3, 2026
In this week's pop culture picks, a critically acclaimed DC comic comes to a close as a fan-favorite Marvel cartoon returns after two years - and zombies are trying to ruin everyone's night out
Graeme McMillan
Why does the One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda keep defending sexual predators? [Popverse Jump]
As much as I admire Eiichiro Oda's work, I cannot understand his unwillingness to condemn the creators of Rurouni Kenshin and Toriko for their actions.
Trent Cannon
New York Comic Con
Star Wars, Superman, Scream stars and more headline the first wave of NYCC 2026 guest announcements
Want to see Hayden Christensen, Clair Obscur's Jennifer English, Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan, and comic book legend Frank Miller all in one place? Get yourself to New York Comic Con 2026 this October
Graeme McMillan
In honor of 20 years of NYCC, we're opening the Vault (and Popverse Superfans get 10% off and first access!)
We are opening the NYCC Vault with classic merch & first dibs on 2026 exclusives, like official Crocs.
Chris Arrant
NYCC 2026: Guests, dates, ticket pre-sale info and everything you need to know about October's hottest pop culture event
With the first wave of guests announced, here's everything you need to know about the year's biggest pop culture event ahead of its October debut at the Javits Center
Grant DeArmitt
New York Comic Con 2026 is already on its way, and we have the dates for the big show
Clear your second week of October 2026, because New York Comic Con is coming back to the Javits Center
Graeme McMillan
The Amazing Digital Circus
The Amazing Digital Circus cast jumps from the Void to a Dungeons & Dragons one-shot with Caine as the DM (Updated)
[UPDATED JUNE 23] The Amazing Digital Circus cast might be done in the recording booth, but if the cast has their way, not at the TTRPG actual play table
Grant DeArmitt
Ask Rosario Dawson, the Daredevil: Born Again cast, the Amazing Digital Circus cast, the Hart of Dixie cast and more questions at Florida Supercon 2026!
You can submit questions for select Florida Supercon 2026 panels ahead of everyone else!
Graeme McMillan
The Amazing Digital Circus finale has leaked online, but GLITCH has been fighting to keep it a surprise even before the theatrical run was announced
GLITCH fought to keep the ending from being spoiled even as it was negotiating one of the biggest deals in modern indie animated history
Grant DeArmitt
We did it, Amazing Digital Circus fans! We made Gooseworx regret creating The Amazing Digital Circus
Most enjoyers of The Amazing Digital Circus will tell you creator Gooseworx is entitled to her opinion about episode 9 leaking online. Thankfully, Real Fans are here to set the record straight
Grant DeArmitt
Marvel's Midnight
Marvel is delaying its Midnight line launch by 2 months because it's more special than they thought a couple weeks ago
Marvel says Midnight is more than just another alternate universe.
Chris Arrant
Some advice for Marvel's Midnight line, from DC's Absolute architect (and American Vampire writer) Scott Snyder
Why Scott Snyder believes Marvel Midnight should be built around today’s anxieties.
George Marston
X-Men, Spider-Man, and more get absolutely dark, monstrous, and ultimately bloodthirsty in new Marvel Comics initiative
Jonathan Hickman returns to the X-Men for what he says is the first thing that's excited him this much at Marvel in years.
Grant DeArmitt
After ending the Ultimate Universe (again), Marvel is developing a new, dark alternate universe to debut this fall
Is the House of Ideas headed back to its days of horror comics? Maybe - all we know is that Marvel's Midnight line promises a world in which "The light had its turn."
Grant DeArmitt
Grand Theft Auto 6
The GTA 6 release date for its price & pre-orders is bigger news than most anything this week
After months of rumors and speculation, we'll finally find out how much Grand Theft Auto VI will cost.
Trent Cannon
GTA 6 review scores still matter, insists Take-Two CEO
Rockstar games typically review well, but the video game industry has changed a lot since Grand Theft Auto V came out.
Trent Cannon
Rockstar Games is doubling down on revised GTA 6 release date, with a CEO saying the marketing blitz will begin this summer
Take-Two CEO has once again confirmed that GTA 6 hasn't been delayed and we'll find out more about the game in a few weeks.
Trent Cannon
Grand Theft Auto 6 (and the whole franchise) may not hit the same way today because the world's now just as crazy as the game, according to GTA 5 actor Jay Klaitz
How can GTA 6 parody a world like ours? Rockstar is going to try to find out.
Trent Cannon