August 2026 ArchiveAug 31, 2026MCU’s Red Skull has a Captain America show he’s been pitching to MarvelCritical Role's Laura Bailey recorded "almost the whole game" of Dispatch as Blonde Blazer before becoming InvisigalThe live-action version of Disney’s Gargoyles is definitively dead, says creatorImage Comics & Warren Ellis have been developing new comics together since 2023, with Ellis joking back then the publisher was "trapped"Alex Ross hid a 32-page comic inside Marvel Dimensions, but marketing told him to announce it earlyMarvel Comics have tried to get Rick Remender to come back to relaunch the X-Men twice, he saysAn ambitious US manga store chain wants to fill the hole left by Waldenbooks, B. Dalton, and the mall bookstores you still missMarvel Midnight hasn't even launched yet, and Marvel is already talking internally about more booksMarvel kept Phoenix away from the X-Men comics for 2 years because she upset the balance, but in 2027 they want to upset the balance of the Marvel UKentaro Miura wanted Berserk readers to feel "even the layers of air," which explains those impossibly detailed pagesAug 28, 2026How an anarchic British sitcom made history on MTVMarvel Studios launches its Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday podcast featuring Ms. Marvel herself, Iman VellaniBefore Heated Rivalry, Rachel Reid turned her original hockey romance into Captain America fanfic just to post it on AO3Saoirse Ronan wants to be a Bond villain and now that's all we want tooFan service has "just become a checkbox" in comic book movies after The Cap/Mjolnir moment in Avengers: Endgame, according to former Marvel Comics boss John NeeKyle Chandler's Comic-Con mission wasn't just promoting DC Studios' Lanterns... he also wanted to sneak onto the showfloor to read these Tom King comics he keeps hearing aboutManifest spins off into a new Netflix show five years after NBC cancelled it the first time aroundMarvel is giving us more homework before Avengers: DoomsdayInsidious 6 was made because the franchise's psychic wouldn't let Sony cancel itFate/Strange Fake Season 2 finally gets confirmed after 5 months of speculationFrance announced a Dragon Ball theme park without bothering to secure the rights to Dragon Ball, according to new reportMarvel Cinematic Universe: The Infinity Saga ranked! All 23 films from worst to best Man of Tomorrow's wrap photo from behind-the-scenes sparks fan speculation about the future of DC's Lex LuthorManga is booming, but Weekly Shonen Jump's print circulation just hit a historic low. Here's whyDelicious in Dungeon is about the community that food helps build [Popverse Jump]Manga-ka Kentaro Miura wanted to work on historical manga after he finished BerserkA Tim Curry classic leads the way for Popverse Playlist for August 29-September 4, 2026Aug 27, 2026Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man never met MJ because filmmakers though it would be too weird - even though it was filmedAdults 50 & Up have become the biggest manga readers in Japan, digitallyGantz manga-ka Hiroya Oku is retiring... not for lack of ideas, but lack of energy over how grueling it is mentally & physicallyMagic: The Gathering's head designer regrets artifacts & enchantments as we know it, and his reasoning makes a lot of senseA Spider-Man cosplayer punched far-right activist Jake Lang, and his supporters have now raised over $100,000 to help support his legal issuesThe real horror of The Conjuring 2 is a demon called Margaret ThatcherVisionQuest is "very much a sequel to WandaVision," says showrunnerBlack Mirror's Charlie Brooker isn't worried about AI taking writers' jobs - he's worried about AI dictating themStreet Fighter led David Dastmalchian to study cults for his M. Bison roleNew James Bond actor narrowed down to one of three (very British) men, according to reportsRidley Scott is still working on an Alien: Covenant sequel, despite everythingWWE's Ultimate Warrior meets Mothman and Cthulhu becomes a luchador in these gloriously weird horror toysThe 10 Best Taskmaster Seasons, RankedYes, a Donnie Darko sequel book is on the way - but creator Richard Kelly says that's just the beginningDetroit has its new RoboCop as Prime Video puts Dan Stevens on patrolBerserk's most iconic villain wasn't meant to be that important when he first showed upThe 10 best Alan Moore comics, ranked: From Watchmen to From HellCritical Role's Matt Mercer has an irrational fear of skiingFrank Miller would like comics colorists to stop burning his eyeballsThe strongest Marvel characters list: The most powerful characters in the Marvel Universe ranked LEGO One Piece release date: When the anticipated crossover special debuts on NetflixNocturne Season 1 release date: When the serial killer crime drama debuts on Apple TVBuffy: The Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly comic relaunches all pulled at the last minute, and the reasoning seems... incompleteAug 26, 2026Every Absolute Batman villain explained, from monster Joker to 16-foot BaneEd Brubaker is working on a follow-up to The Fade Out that he did with Sean PhillipsSean Murphy is working on a Catwoman comic for DC Black LabelBlade Runner 2099 release date: When the Michelle Yeoh-led sequel miniseries debuts on Prime VideoTime Lords on the Tarmac: How Doctor Who presaged mysterious events at a British airportBlack Mirror is a real place (if you're in New York in the next week)Kentaro Miura didn't plan much of Berserk from the start... just Guts' desire for revenge and angerGrand Blue release schedule (Updated September 2026): When Grand Blue Dreaming 113 and 114 are coming outWarner Bros Animation and Cartoon Network Studios loses their leader after 18 years in surprise departureAfter Marvel and Star Wars, Ryan Gosling wants to be in a Flintstones movieWithout zombies and reality TV, there would be no Black Mirror (says the man who created Black Mirror)Magic: The Gathering wants to make bigger cards, but reality keeps getting in the wayMonster: The Lizzie Borden Story release date: When Season 4 of the Ryan Murphy series debuts on NetflixPeter Jackson loved Doctor Who so much, he got special deliveries from the BBCMobLand Season 2 release date: When the star-studded series returns to Paramount+How to watch Peaky Blinders in orderTwo corrections officers allegedly stole $3,000 in Magic cards and LEGO. Now they're the ones behind bars.Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 release date: When the hit fantasy series returns on Disney+The 10 best Judge Dredd comics of all time, rankedSouth Park Season 29 release date: When the long-running, profanity-laden satire returns on Paramount+Chris Claremont says Marvel told him they regretted firing him from X-Men & Uncanny X-Men in 1991Critical Role's Matt Mercer is a huge House of Leaves fan... but doesn't want to see a film adaptationCarrie Season 1 release date: When Mike Flanagan's Stephen King adaptation streams on Prime VideoRanma 1/2 Season 3 release date: When the anime remake will return to NetflixWar Season 1 release date: When the Dominic West and Sienna Miller-starring legal drama debuts on HBO MaxAug 25, 2026After Avengers 2, Marvel's genocidal rebot Ultron became a painter, according to the man who knows him bestMarvel says the quiet part out loud: Endgame Encore trailer promises special look at DoomsdayLanterns is a superhero show with no big bad, according to showrunner Damon LindelofThe re-translations of the first and third Witcher books have been delayed, but we have the new release datesPhilomena Cunk star's new robot comedy almost broke her (literally)Doctor Who's Billie Piper really isn't the next Doctor, she clarifies Kentaro Miura understood something important about trauma: Casca remembering wasn't the same as Casca healingBlack Mirror's Charlie Brooker recalls challenging himself to dive into new territory: a positive endingSherlock could return, if the BBC can convince Benedict CumberbatchMarvel left Jon Favreau's Iron Man comic with Adi Granov unfinished for 18 years, but now there's "lots of talk" about bringing it backThe 10 most dangerous Doctor Who monsters - ranked!Best Batman gifts fans in 2026: 7 picks we actually recommend [Pop Shop]Nathan Fillion isn't an anchor of the DCU, despite appearances in Lanterns, Superman and moreHappy Popverse British Week - Black Mirror season 8 is shooting right nowThe man who isn't MCU's Professor X is glad he didn't get the roleExplaining the complicated racebending of PsylockeNerdy media is getting darker... and Critical Role's Matt Mercer knows whyMarvel Phase 7: Everything we know about X-Men, Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3Aug 24, 2026MTG's head designer wants to change the way we talk about manaSean Murphy is bringing the Justice League to DC's Batman: White Knight franchiseDC recruits Frank Quitely, Chris Bachalo, Nicola Scott & more for Watchmen 40th anniversary festivitiesAbsolute Batman's Scott Snyder teases a massive twist in #25 that "will spin the book in a direction I don't think anyone will guess"Tower of God release schedule (Updated September 2026): When will Season 4 of the hit Webtoon manhwa come out?Star Wars is especially British, despite what it may claim about a galaxy far, far awayBrian Wood hasn't worked with DC in more than a decade following sexual misconduct allegations. Now he has Northlanders backSomebody lock up the Declaration of Independence: Nic Cage's National Treasure 3 is in the worksFantagraphics warns comics fans that scammers cloned its website to steal credit card informationOne Piece Film God Valley will be the first canon film in the series historyBerserk creator Kentaro Miura drew every background character like they mattered: "They have souls, after all."Netflix's One Piece Season 3 adds faces from both sides of the upcoming arcRam V is on a superhero hiatus after his DC exclusive ended, even if it was an Absolute DC bookDoctor Who's iconic Blink was a last-minute replacement Magic: The Gathering is exploring a new casual 1v1 format for players who love CommanderHow to watch every adaptation of Agatha Christie's Hercule PoirotYou just met Jean Grey's sister Sara in Spider-Man: Brand New Day... and Chris Claremont had plans for her to replace Jean in X-Factor 40+ years agoVixen writer Stephanie Williams is aiming for at least 47 issues to mark a milestone for the characterWhat Zainab Akhtar learned from taking a year away from ShortBox Comics Fair, and why she's excited for 2027's returnCritical Role's Matt Mercer on what makes great occult (and for that matter, cosmic) horrorAug 23, 2026Which Critical Role voice does Matt Mercer do most IRL? It's not Essek Thelyss, believe it or notAug 22, 2026Boston Blue, season 2, headed to you: Popverse has everything you need to know about the Blue Bloods spinoff on CBS (Updated August 2026)Fire Country's season 5 release date is fast approaching - here's everything we know about the CBS (Updated August 2026)Aug 21, 2026Fire Country Season 4 recap: What to remember before Season 5 debuts on CBSGrey's Anatomy Season 22 recap: What to remember before Season 23 debuts on ABCThe Gentlemen season 2 release date: When does Guy Ritchie's Netflix crime show return?Chad Powers season 2 release date: When will Glen Powell prove that he knows ball on Hulu?Vixen's throwing a ‘Ladies Night' inside DC Comics, and every Black heroine and villain at DC is invited thanks to Stephanie WilliamsIs half of the X-Files duo immortal? "I have something to say about that," says creatorMidnight Spider-Man is an "anti-Epstein class" story where "the monster is the creepy billionaire" says writer Phillip Kennedy JohnsonDC is bringing back the New Gods for more comics by Ram V, and its full of Bleach's Bankai inspirationWhat's Daniel Destin Cretton working on after Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Naruto, with a side of Beef (star)Reacher star Alan Ritchson believes the action crime drama could run for 10 seasons If Critical Role's Percival de Rolo lost a limb, Taliesin Jaffe knows what he'd do nextDragon Ball Super: Beerus is a chance to clean up the messy state of the series' canon [Popverse Jump]Batman takes on a week of alternate reality and consumer product lawsuits: Popverse Playlist for August 22-28, 2026CIA Season 1 recap: What to remember before Season 2 debuts on CBSFBI Season 8 recap: What to remember before Season 9 debuts on CBSAug 20, 2026The next big project from Avengers: Doomsday and Loki writer is a love letter to Disney's EpcotDaredevil’s business card in Spider-Man: Brand New Day has the wrong area code in his phone numberThere's one Magic: The Gathering ability that is now banned because it messes up MTG ArenaStar Wars is the Wild West in 2027's StarfighterArt Wins: Dropout is now the home to early internet sensation (and Oscar-nominee) Don HertzfeldtAll Marvel Contest of Champions codes (Updated September 2026)Wonder Man Yahya Abdul-Mateen II opens up about Disney cancelling the show - and how Marvel can "change the narrative"All LEGO Marvel Super Heroes codes (Updated September 2026): All the character unlocks you could needMore Marvel TV shows are in the works, claims report - and we might know when we'll get official confirmationKentaro Miura knew the reason Berserk kept being delayed: his own perfectionismReacher star Alan Ritchson has spoken with DC Studios co-president James Gunn “a lot” about a potential roleDaniel Warren Johnson was burnt out on sci-fi until 2021's Dune, and it reignited plans for ChainkataSpider-Man actor Christopher Daniel Barnes says there is a secret second part to the power and responsibility catchphrase (and it makes perfect sense)Alex Ross is concerned Marvel Dimensions might be too similiar to Marvel Midnight: "it would've been nice to get a heads up"What would Critical Role's Caleb Widogast do with one wish? Fix Scanlan Shorthalt's weird penis, apparentlyRob Liefeld has some extremely specific thoughts about Deadpool's anatomy: "He is well-endowed."Chicago PD Season 13 recap: What to remember before Season 14 debuts on NBCChicago Med Season 11 recap: What to remember before Season 12 debuts on NBCChicago Fire Season 14 recap: What to remember before Season 15 debuts on NBCAug 19, 2026A definitive Dr. Doom vs. Dr. Strange wizard-off is coming this November, "to determine who is truly the greatest sorcerer"Intellectual = boring for Image Comics' COO Robert Kirkman, and he's hoping to "broom the boring out of comics"More Star Trek is coming to television, teases Paramount+ executiveMarvel Omega codes (Updated September 2026): All new and expired codes for the popular Roblox gameMarvel's X-Men to start shooting in weeks, according to new reportYotsuba release schedule (Updated September 2026)Smallville’s Aquaman spin-off sank without trace because CW execs believed Alan Ritchson couldn’t anchor his own showWhat tattoo would Critical Role's Fjord Stone get? Travis Willingham knowsMarvel Kingpin actor Vincent D’Onofrio says that every writer has their own take on Wilson Fisk, and he has to make them knit togetherAbsolute Batman Annual's Daniel Warren Johnson considered toning down his white supremacist story, then decided to "lean in."Imagine a Critical Role starring Felicia Day. It might have happened, if it weren't for SupernaturalBerserk is basically a shoujo manga wrapped in Fist of the North Star, according to Kentaro MiuraAlthough comics pay "peanuts," Tradd Moore says original art collectors have become his "modern patrons"Spider-Man voice actor Christopher Daniel Barnes was just as surprised about the X-Men ’97 cameo as you were NCIS: Sydney Season 3 recap: What to remember before Season 4 debuts on CBSNCIS: Origins Season 2 recap: What to remember before Season 3 debuts on CBSNCIS Season 23 recap: What to remember before season 24 of the long-running show debuts on CBSAug 18, 2026MTG's head designer was banned for talking to players for a month because he leaked upcoming cards during a public eventAlex Ross says he's been warned not to explain Marvel Dimensions' subtext or he could get "canceled"After Image Comics welcomed him back, Warren Ellis says he's doing a new essay for an upcoming DC Comics collectionAdult animation is a risk, says Rick & Morty's co-creator - and that risk is worth takingWhy Marvel Comics leaving New York for California "makes a lot of sense", at least for its former publisher John NeeTetsuya Nomura teases his involvement in new Kingdom Hearts anime - "Let your imagination run wild"Warhammer 40k and Princess Mononoke are inspiring Daniel Warren Johnson's next creation, ChainkataGhost Rider gets official release date as Marvel firms up its post-Secret Wars MCURob Liefeld has created "four smartass bats" like the Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesWhat’s the hold up with the next Fast & Furious movie? Alan Ritchson says moneyTradd Moore's Silver Surfer: Black was meant to be a mix of Final Fantasy and Frank MillerNearly 30 years into Berserk, Kentaro Miura basically said Guts and Casca were still in the talking stageAn Invincible spinoff comic focused on Omni-Man could be coming next after Battle BeastCritical Role's Laura Bailey has wielded tons of iconic items across her characters... but she doesn't plan those ahead of timeFantagraphics' next chapter in manga begins with Lovers of the EmpireThere’s a reason Harry Osborn’s dialogue seems off in the 2002 Spider-Man video game (and it will change the way you look at the game forever)Real release schedule (Updated September 2026): When the basketball manga returns with Real 106Lanterns last-minute premiere twist made Kyle Chandler cheer Marvel isn't saying Adam Driver is playing Mister Sinister, oddly enoughAug 17, 2026What's the Endgame of the running joke about Deadpool and Wolverine asking for Doomsday roles? How big will Avengers: Doomsday be? It's already tracking towards $100 million in preview screenings aloneWill Avengers: Doomsday see Doctor Doom get his hands on Thanos's Infinity Gauntlet? A cryptic message from Robert Downey Jr. has us wonderingAbsolute Martian Manhunter was almost called Absolute Martian Mindfucker, and Scott Snyder fought DC for itKingpin hasn’t fought Spider-Man in the MCU (yet), but Vincent D’Onofrio has a pretty good idea on how the fight would play outTradd Moore turned down Marvel's Ghost Rider until he was told he could make a new one from scratch with Felipe SmithBefore Reacher, Alan Ritchson was almost the MCU’s Thor, but he lost the role due to a bad audition This Star Wars-inspired Magic: The Gathering mechanic has been on ‘Layaway’ for over 20 yearsHBO's Lanterns will have a giant footprint, says DC Studios series starWarren Ellis speaks out as Image Comics reverses its decision not to work with him over sexual misconduct allegations until accountability is achievedCrunchyroll grabs worldwide rights to Your Name filmmaker's new projectMarvel's new Midnight universe makes DC's Absolute comics look "pretty polite," says Spider-Man writer Phillip Kennedy JohnsonCritical Role has (lovingly) tortured DM Matt Mercer for years. His Campaign 4 character is revengeAmazing Spider-Man #1000 will be "a really big blowout" that will kickstart" the next chapter" of the Marvel's Spidey saga, says Joe KellyBerserk's history isn't accurate, and Kentaro Miura had the perfect response: "Hey! Ninjas!"Aug 16, 2026Critical Role's Sam Riegel on the blink-and-you'll-miss-it TMNT easter egg from The Mighty NeinAug 15, 2026Of course Critical Role's Liam O'Brien has tried to put together Shakespeare readings - he even has a specific role in mind for Laura BaileyStar Wars: Starfighter screens a secret trailer at D23, and releases a retro poster for everyone elseSadie Sink, Samara Weaving and Obsession's Inde Navarrette lead the new X-Men as Marvel Studios unveils the next generation of mutantsMarvel drops a surprise Avengers: Doomsday trailer at D23Marvel's VisionQuest releases Disney+ trailer: "I was an Avenger, but I'm not a hero anymore"Grab your sword, Kingdom Hearts is being made into a show on Disney+Aug 14, 2026Incredible Hulk director claims there was a cut that included Captain America, before he entered the MCUSpider-Man: Brand New Day's Damage Control boss doesn't think he's a bad guyYou can't get a degree in running a comic shop, but now you can get C.R.E.D.I.T.Marvel teases fans with new Avengers: Doomsday audio on its Doomsday Clock countdown livestreamBefore Jim Lee became DC's president, Marvel apparently tried to put him & his partner John Nee in charge of Marvel Comics in the '90sIs Heated Rivalry already planning to shoot season 3? A slip-up from Dylan Walsh seems to say 'yes'Sabrina the Teenage Witch is crashing Marvel Midnight's big launch... at midnight, naturallyMike Mignola's Lady Baltimore returns this December, and one of her oldest allies is now the enemyMarvel Snap codes (Updated September 2026): All the current Marvel Snap codes you can redeem for rewardsEvery creative person has both Guts and Griffith inside them, explains Berserk creator Kentaro MiuraCritical Role's Liam O'Brien reveals the key to most great heist movies: The plan failsDC is giving another Warren Ellis comic back to him, and Image is publishing them despite unanswered questions about his returnFor years, Deborah Ann Woll felt it was too difficult to get into D&D. Now, she's making it her mission to make the game more accessibleLouise Simonson spent her childhood reading Uncle Scrooge & Disney's Ducks. Decades later, she gets to write them in new Marvel A Christmas CarolJujutsu Kaisen ended before it let its main character be the main character [Popverse Jump]Cosmic horror, cosmic cops (with magic rings), and forgotten Thunder Gods in the Marvel Universe: Popverse Playlist for August 15-21, 2026Aug 13, 2026Disney pulled the plug on Marvel's Wonder Man Season 2 over ratings, per reportAre American Mary's Soska Sisters taking over Scream?House of the Dragon's James Norton didn't have much of George R.R. Martin's text to build his character out of. Fortunately, he did understand the smell thingMarvel is charging $3 extra for foil covers, and somehow that's actually good news for comic shopsDC is already working on Lanterns season 2, with a new co-showrunnerCoyote vs. Acme's WB shelving was a massive shock to its director, who assumed the Looney Tunes film would be safeGet ready for the ECCC 2027 ticket sale (and sign up for Superfan status to get a 24-hour head start!)Mulder and Scully are going back to Roswell. Frankly, we're surprised it took X-Files this long (but they're doing it in comics)X-Men '97 is teasing the Mystique story we've always wantedHouse of the Dragon's Matt Smith is coming to NYCC 2026!Wizards of the Coast is calling for a rare in-person meeting of the MTG Commander bosses to discuss changes to the format The difference between Mighty Nein's Caleb and Vox Machina's Vax, according to Critical Role's Liam O'BrienBest Halloween shows & movies gifts for 2026: 6 picks we actually recommend [Pop Shop]Deborah Ann Woll and Kevin Smith came together not over Daredevil, but over D&DThe initial plot of Berserk comes from Kentaro Miura's insecurities with his childhood friendsAug 12, 2026RIP [X-Men '97 Spoiler], you will be missedDC has quietly shelved Waller and Wonder Woman spin-off TV shows, says reportComic book artists are responding to the rise of AI by rejecting digital techniques in favor of traditional methods, according to Martin Simmonds A Slow Horses star just might be the next James Bond (No, not Gary Oldman)Lanterns' core villain hints that he's not who he seems at first on the HBO/DC dramaForget Jason's mask - Peacock's Crystal Lake will feature Friday the 13th's *real* contribution to fashionNetflix's US Squid Game spin-off is dead, per reportsFor Critical Role's Laura Bailey, the 'beauty' of The Legend of Vox Machina's heist episode is in Liam O'Brien's writing. Well, that and Smart GrogTimothée Chalamet really will return as Wonka, eventually, says screenwriterDeborah Ann Woll answers: Which D&D classes are best for the Daredevil: Born Again characters?Absolute Batman's artist warned Scott Snyder, ‘We're getting into Hulk proportions.’ Snyder told him to go biggerX-Files creator Chris Carter wants to finish his original story - but not yetThe story behind Guts' absurdly huge sword in Berserk is surprisingly specificJames Tynion IV waited six years for Warner Bros. to catch up to his idea of a DC x Something Is Killing The Children crossoverAug 11, 2026What changed? Image Comics is working with Warren Ellis again after publicly cutting ties in 2021 due to sexual misconduct allegationsHouse of the Dragon's showrunner explains why Rhaenyra’s “Prince that was Promised” moment was in the season 3 finale, but not in the bookGame of Thrones' stage debut The Mad King is a roaring success in Stratford-upon-Avon. Next stop, London?Spider-Man did meet Night Nurse in Brand New Day, but not when the internet believedFive Nights at Freddy's Freddy Fazbear's will open for real in 2027, because cautionary tales are but diminishing echoes of a bygone ageDoctor Who from a US producer? The company behind Leverage and The Librarians is officially interestedBerserk creator credits Frozen and Mad Max: Fury Road for changing young people's thoughts on genderDisney is finally doing the Marvel x Star Wars crossover everyone's been pining for (and Marvel's been pitching for 12 years)Image Comics co-founder Marc Silvestri reveals CyberForce was an X-Men relaunch idea Marvel turned downCritical Role's Laura Bailey answers: Who is the best fake vomiter in Hollywood?Rob Liefeld says he's got an autobiography in the works, but we won't get to read it till "right before" he diesHow to bring Frank Miller comics to the big screen, from the woman who helps make it happenHow an unknown writer convinced Jock to draw his Batman story even when DC said there was no chance (It was Scott Snyder, btw)Aug 10, 2026Sony's making a Bloodborne movie, but E.M. Carroll already showed them how to do it... as a comicCritical Role fans love Taryon Darrington now, but according to Marisha Ray, it took the cast a minute to adjust to the characterMidnight X-Men writer Jonathan Hickman says there has been no pushback from Marvel over the intensity of the new horror lineAbsolute Batman writer Scott Snyder explains why DC's new Dark Knight can take such a beatingTom King cracked the superhero formula that DC and Marvel can’t stop adaptingAug 07, 2026Evil Dead: How to watch Sam Raimi’s horror franchise in release and chronological orderWhat Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has in common with the Image Comics' founders exit from Marvel, according to Rob LiefeldHow to read Hellboy comics in order: The complete Mignolaverse reading guideHow Deniz Camp has become one of Scott Snyder's most trusted creative confidantes and helped Absolute BatmanHouse of the Dragon and Widows Bay stars team for new Welsh language Star WarsIf A24 ever got the rights to do a Fantastic Four movie for Marvel, it'd look kinda like Midnight Fantastic Four says writer Ben PercyNetflix gave Avatar's cabbage merchant his own mockumentaryAbsolute Batman is basically Scott Snyder’s Batman fanfiction... and that’s exactly how he likes itAre you a Star Wars hero or a Star Wars villain? Some actors don't know even as they're filmingMaximum X-Men is a love letter to Chris Claremont and Jim Lee’s classic blue-and-gold teamMarvel delays Amazing Spider-Man #1000 because apparently printers have that Parker Luck tooThe Transformers and G.I. Joe comics universe is being rebuilt to be more like Marvel's inception— and Robert Kirkman wants it to last decadesWhat Critical Role's Ashley Johnson learned from The Last of Us's motion capture filmingThe new Ghost in the Shell anime is faithful to the manga in ways the movies couldn't be [Popverse Jump]Magic: The Gathering gifts for MTG fans in 2026: 6 best picks we actually recommend [Pop Shop]Big men punching for good, more telepathic girls, and Batman goes back in time: Popverse Playlist for August 8-14, 2026Aug 06, 2026Scott Snyder says most DC Comics pitches from writers fail for the same three reasons, and he wants to help everyone get betterRobert Kirkman wants to give the Transformers villain Skuxxoid his own solo series (but he can't find the time)Marvel Midnight was designed to be "a true horror line:" the Jonathan Hickman gameplan he gave Dan BuckleyCable was designed to be "the next Wolverine" and took inspiration from '80s era Arnold Schwarzenegger, according to Rob LiefeldCritical Role's Laura Bailey reveals voice acting advice she gave her costar (and real-life husband) Travis WillinghamGame of Thrones' George R.R. Martin opens up about his battle with depressionThe Pitt, Stranger Things and Love Island are what everyone wanted to watch in the first half of 2026Jim Lee says a $100 bet is the reason Batman: Hush shipped on timeAnya Taylor-Joy admits her Twilight fandom is “slightly problematic” - and she doesn’t like the moviesJames Tynion IV was killing Something Is Killing the Children after 5 issues, until Werther Dell’Edera & Erica Slaughter showed up.Hasbro now has a new favorite child thanks to Marvel: Magic: The Gathering (sorry Transformers, Monopoly, and NERF!)Tradd Moore believes today's comics industry wouldn't exist without DeviantArtMarvel’s new Spider-Woman series is embracing horror, noir, and gore... and we have a first look at a prequel story for her 50th anniversaryAug 05, 2026Chris Miller & Phil Lord say being fired from Star Wars left "scars" but taught them what they needed to make Project Hail MaryThe Legend of Vox Machina is a chance to do justice to Pike Trickfoot, says Critical Role's Ashley JohnsonJames Tynion IV on how Exquisite Corpses used superhero DNA to create horror monsters (and a Kickstarter sensation)There is a lost DCeased spinoff starring the Titans (and more), but Tom Taylor doesn't know if it'll ever happen (or if it should)Avatar creator James Cameron is ready to leave Pandora Critical Role's Sam Riegel blames COVID for the lack of Darrington Brigade adventures, but hopes there will be more soonImage Comics' president Todd McFarlane says relaunches and new #1s are a "short-term hit" but not worth it in the long run, and he'd never do it to SpawnThe real star of The Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power isn't Sauron or the One Ring - it's Mount DoomChicago Fire is losing its chief in Season 15, but you’ll have one last chance to say goodbyeAn abandoned 3-story manga library in Japan is for sale, and comes with thousands of manga dating back to the '90sSpider-Man: Brand New Day’s villain wasn’t a MCU edict, says producerDisney CEO admits the Mandalorian movie flopped - but explains why he doesn't careDracula: The Undead will finally reveal what happened after Bram Stoker’s classic novelSpider-Man: Brand New Day's ending is meant to be ambiguous, for the filmmakers' sakeGodzilla is crashing into New York for Minus Zero premiere next monthThe new Resident Evil is about a basic human question (with zombies), says Weapons directorSony's boss thinks The Odyssey helped Spider-Man: Brand New Day become a bigger hit A new James Bond? Expect news before 2027Marvel is keeping Tom Holland away from Secret Wars on purposeJapan now has insurance for fans in case a celebrity cancels their con appearance, concert, or public eventHow Matt Dinniman used Gossip Girl to stop Dungeon Crawler Carl fans from spoiling themselvesAug 04, 2026Heated Rivalry fans, please don't mob your favoritesMarvel boss Kevin Feige knows why fans want Spider-Man: Brand New DayWhy Marvel's Ultimate Universe and DC's Absolute Universe both struck a nerve with fans, according to Scott SnyderAfter Morbius, Madame Web, and Kraven, Sony boss won't say if there'll be more Spider-Man spin-off moviesMahershala Ali talks Marvel's failure to make Blade: "If they wanted to do it, we would've done it"Excited for HBO's Lanterns? Thank Supergirl and Mister Miracle writer Tom KingPrime Video's potential Kratos replacement in God of War is a familiar faceThis week’s X-Men ’97 makes Cable cooler than even his creator expectedHow Robert Kirkman fought back against The Walking Dead TV series influencing The Walking Dead comic book (It involves a tiger)Kevin Feige & Marvel Studios' management are "really excited" and "on board" for Marvel Comics' Midnight Universe line, says Jonathan HickmanHow Taco Bell helped Rob Liefeld create his Superman homage, SupremeSpider-Man's Brand New Day is about to get bigger with a late IMAX releaseTradd Moore's new comic is a love letter to catastrophic decisions and embracing your own choices (good and/or bad)Ted Lasso season 4 almost looked very different (and broke the show’s central conceit)Before Berserk became a masterpiece, it needed one outrageous idea... then Kentaro Miura thought of a huge friggin' swordDC's Young Justice are back in a new series starring Kid Flash & Blue BeetleDune: Prophecy recap: What to remember before the prequel series returns to HBO MaxAhsoka recap: Everything to remember before Season 2 arrives on Disney+The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 release date: When the JRR Tolkien series returns to Prime VideoCrystal Lake Season 1 release date: When the Friday the 13th prequel will debut on PeacockAug 03, 2026Wonder Man cancellation isn’t a stunt and there’s no movie, promises showrunnerSpider-Man: Brand New Day's box office success proves it’s Tom Holland’s world, we just live in itThe Absolute DC Universe & the DC Universe will meet in 2027 or 2028, says Scott Snyder... and he doesn't mean Batman of Two WorldsMagic: The Gathering is moving away from New York City for a while after fan complaints, Hasbro saysThere's already talks about Gunslinger Spawn and Medieval Spawn movies, in case Blumhouse's King Spawn movie worksNow hiring: Head wizard for MTG & D&D as Wizards of the Coast's commander is taken out of the gameWhich of Critical Role's Travis Willingham characters could lift Thor's hammer? 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