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In the name of the queer: Sailor Moon's LGBTQ legacy

30 years on, Sailor Moon continues to be a beacon of hope for LGBTQ fans and creators yearning to affirm their fullest selves

By Latonya Pennington

Everything we know (so far) about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

What we know about next year's cosmic finale to the Marvel Studios' movie trilogy

By Graeme McMillan

Who is Cosmo, the Guardians of the Galaxy's new best friend?

The breakout star of Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, explained

By Graeme McMillan

The Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe: The watch order you never knew you wanted for the Christmas movies on Netflix

What is it? Why is it? We delve deep into the nature of reality, and how it relates to the Christmas movies on Netflix

By Graeme McMillan

Thai ghost stories come to haunt Sandman mythos in Dead Boy Detectives

Pornsak Pichetshote on Dead Boy Detectives, Sandman, and Thai ghost stories

By Ernie Estrella

Finally, someone has made western comics-themed jeans (with a matching jacket)

It's the matching outfit every comics fan needs

By Chris Arrant

Anime NYC cosplayers were out in full force this year

A great variety of cosplay from Anime NYC '22

By Jim McDermott

Manga creator TurtleMe makes his first public appearance ever at Anime NYC

After six years of writing, manga creator TurtleMe shows his face for the first time, and reveals his origins and the origins of The Beginning After the End

By Jim McDermott

Spoilers!

A longtime Marvel Universe character just became the new Death

The Marvel Universe version of Death has just retired, and a longtime supporting character is taking her place.

By Joshua Lapin-Bertone

Attack on Titan's Hajime Isayama brings laughter, revelations (and a few tears) to Anime NYC

In his first American appearance, Hajime Isayama talks Attack on Titan, the influence of the anime version on his writing, and the series’ unexpected connection to Game of Thrones

By Jim McDermott

"I'm Ready" for Spongebob Squarepants' first crossover event The Tidal Zone

Sponge Land’s finest discuss making SpongeBob even weirder

By Veronica Valencia

Which is more important to fans: Marvel, or the people behind the brand?

Is Quentin Tarantino right when he thinks that the "Marvel-ization" of movies has devalued the movie star?

By Graeme McMillan

Watch the Marvel’s Voices panel from NYCC '22 with Angélique Roché, Steve Orlando, Danny Lore, and more!

Angélique Roché moderates discussion with Eve L. Ewing, John Jennings, Danny Lore, Steve Orlando, Cody Ziglar, and Sarah Brunstad in a panel Marvel fans can’t miss!

By Grant DeArmitt

Mad love revisited: How Punchline subverts Harley Quinn’s journey

Punchline has launched an explosive rampage of her own around Gotham City. Here how she compares to Harley Quinn and why they’re due for a rematch.

By Sam Stone

Significant Other's significant cast and crew spill the beans on Paramount+'s hiking horror

The cast and crew of the movie talk to Popverse's Ashley V. Robinson at NYCC 2022

By Graeme McMillan

Marvel reimagines Arcade's Murderworld into its own version of Squid Game

Marvel takes inspiration from Hunger Games and Squid Game in a new mini-series that reimagines Arcade’s Murderworld

By Joshua Lapin-Bertone

Dike Ruan feels amazed to be here

Italian comics artist Dike Ruan chats with Popverse about breaking in, his work on Shang-Chi, and his dream jobs

By Jim McDermott

Eminem partners with Spider-Man and Marvel for another comic collaboration

Eminem is back in the halls of Marvel Comics - let's explore his long history with the company

By Chris Arrant

Watch the improv comedy show The George Lucas Talk Show in its NYCC 2022 performance

The improvised comedy show that began at NYC’s UCB theater takes the stage at the Javits and features Connor Ratliff, Griffin Newman, and Patrick Cotnoir.

By Grant DeArmitt

The Bayview Four Chat One of Us is Lying season 2

In a discussion with Ashley V. Robinson, the Bayview Four chat what’s to come in season 2 and fan predictions.

By Veronica Valencia

Inside the never-before-seen '90s Sailor Moon anime/live-action hybrid show

Here's the Sailor Moon show you've never seen, and its secret history (and connection to the original Saved by the Bell)

By Latonya Pennington

Dawn of DC - How DC is taking advantage of how much you miss your favorite heroes

With 20+ new launches expected throughout 2023, will the new DC restore the classic status quo after so many years?

By Graeme McMillan

Watch: Outlander stars Sam Heughan, Duncan LaCroix, and David Berry join Diana Gabaldon at the Javits Center

Start the last day of Comic Con with a panel discussion featuring Outlander stars Sam Heughan, Duncan LaCroix, and David Berry, plus the reason they’re all there - Diana Gabaldon!

By Grant DeArmitt

Morning tea with the Outlander cast proves fandom is still thirsty and alive at NYCC 2022

Fandom is alive and well for those in the time traveling Scotsman business.

By Chloe Maveal

A friend to the end! The cast of Chucky discuss staying alive in the upcoming season

The cast of Chucky guess Chucky’s kill count & more in a lively discussion

By Veronica Valencia

Prey and why streaming movie exclusives can work

How a film not found in theaters delivered an authentic indigenous story and renewed interest in a fan favorite franchise

By Gary Catig

Streaming Video

Watch the New York Comic Con Charity Art Auction benefiting St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital

By participating in the charity auction, NYCC-goers will be benefiting research and treatment for children at St. Jude.

By Grant DeArmitt

Chainsaw Man English dub cast and director discuss the "bloody" good series

“So just go werewolf mode, right?”

By Veronica Valencia

Looking back at the original Spider-Man Clone Saga with its creator, Gerry Conway

Gerry Conway on the secrets of the original Spider-Man Clone Saga

By Joshua Lapin-Bertone

Build your own Gundam model with Bandai at MCM Comic Con... we did!

Become a Gundam model assembling expert at MCM

By Louise Saul

My Hero Academia’s Luci Christian talks her favorite VO roles

Full Metal Panic, Princess Tutu, and more are discussed

By Veronica Valencia

Who is Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine?

Julia Louis-Dreyfus has been making waves in the MCU as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. But who is Fontaine, and what is she planning?

By Joshua Lapin-Bertone

How Walter Simonson’s Thor run made the Marvel character a worldwide hit

Writer/artist Walter Simonson talks about how his four years on Marvel’s Thor back in the '80s put the character on the map

By Joel Meadows

"The time travel episode with Keanu Reeves" The cast of Ghosts discuss the show's spiritual second season

The cast of Ghosts chat which character's storylines they've loved exploring in this lively interview

By Veronica Valencia

Dark Crisis: Young Justice’s return Is more self-aware than it appears

The Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths tie-in miniseries focusing on Young Justice comes to an end. Here’s how it speaks to the crossover and the wider DC fandom at large.

By Sam Stone

How the war between Namor and Black Panther began

A Tale of Two Kingdoms: A History of the Atlantean-Wakandan Conflict

By Robert Reed

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.

By Tiffany Babb

Four ways House of the Dragon is different Than Game of Thrones

Though set within the same fictional universe and sharing some familiar names, House of the Dragon differs from its parent show Game of Thrones in four key ways.

By Austin Gorton

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ending explained

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever had an explosive ending, hinting at the future of Wakanda

By Joshua Lapin-Bertone

DC Studios: How James Gunn and Peter Safran are re-making the DC empire for movies, TV, animation, and games

The shape of the future is becoming clearer just weeks after the two took over as CEOs

By Graeme McMillan

Geoff Johns paints DC's New Golden Age line as a great murder mystery bridging the past, present, and future of DC Omniverse

With DC returning to the Golden Age for a Justice Society of America relaunch, Geoff Johns teases the endless possibilities this celebrated era of the DCU offers fans

By Sam Stone

Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman, has passed away at 66

The beloved actor passed away on Thursday, after a short battle with cancer

By Tiffany Babb

Watch the Pennyworth cast and crew spill the beans behind Batman's butler's hidden past

Actors and executive producers from the HBO Max series talk to Popverse at New York Comic Con about secrets behind the show

By Graeme McMillan

Mary Pope Osborne chats Magic Tree House, graphic novels, and literacy

Time travel and tree houses: An interview with Mary Pope Osborne

By Tiffany Babb

Legacy reforged: The WildC.A.T.s relaunch in the DCU

As the WildC.A.T.s relaunch with a new series set in the DCU, here’s a look at the evolution of the fan-favorite ‘90s superhero team.

By Sam Stone

How did the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie get made? Watch the NYCC panel to get answers here

Bobby Herbeck, Kim Dawson, Randy Falk, Chris Castaneda are at NYCC to talk about the unlikely success of the TMNT film, which started with a “no” but formed a lasting legacy.

By Grant DeArmitt

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.

By Tiffany Babb

One Piece Film: Red director Goro Taniguchi discusses "new" and "fresh" approach to latest film

Goro Taniguchi talks returning to direct One Piece, 24 years later

By Veronica Valencia

R.L. Stine terrorizes NYCC - stream his Goosebumps panel here!

Watch as R.L. Stine looks back on three decades of Goosebumps. Watcher beware, you’re in for a scare!

By Grant DeArmitt

Watch the full Star Trek comics panel from NYCC '22 with Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Liana Kangas, Heather Antos, JK Woodward, Chris Fenoglio

Join Collin Kelly, Liana Kangas, JK Woodward, Chris Fenoglio, Jackson Lanzing and, Heather Antos as they boldly go where no Star Trek comic has gone before!

By Grant DeArmitt

Spoilers

Bucky Barnes discards the Winter Soldier moniker for something new: the New Revolution

Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #6 featured a turning point for Bucky Barnes

By Joshua Lapin-Bertone

Spoilers

Superman: The Man of Steel and his son have The Talk

With Jon and Clark Kent reunited at last, the two Supermen have a frank discussion about Jon’s sexual orientation in an overdue and honest father-son talk

By Sam Stone

Spoilers!

DC's Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #6: Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere tease a grand finale

Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaches its penultimate issue, with the fate of the DC Universe all hinging on the final, epic battle. Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere are here to highlight the issue’s big moments

By Sam Stone

Watch DC's Superman panel from NYCC 2022 with Dan Jurgens, Joshua Williamson, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Mark Russell and Alex Segura

30 years after the Death of Superman, Joshua Williamson, Mark Russell, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, and Dan Jurgens join moderator Alex Segura for DC’s all-things-Superman panel!

By Grant DeArmitt

Black Adam, Michael Corleone, Charles Foster Kane, and Darth Vader: the eerie parallels between four iconic characters

With the Black Adam film in theaters, we look at the character's connections to three other iconic cinematic icons

By Robert Reed

How the late Kevin O'Neill changed comics for the better

Yes, he was a comic artist unlike any other, but Kevin O'Neill did more for comics than many know

By Graeme McMillan

Doom Patrol's Joivan Wade, Michelle Gomez, and April Bowlby on what to expect in the show's new season (maybe)

Spoiler warning: There's a chant of "Sniff those butts" midway through this interview (really)

By Graeme McMillan

Watch Hallmark's Pop Culture Connection panel from New York Comic Con 2022

From Spider-Man ornaments to Rick & Morty birthday cards, the folks at Hallmark talking about incorporating your favorite franchises into timely keepsakes.

By Grant DeArmitt

Dwayne McDuffie and the power fantasy of superhero comics (and the cosmic armbar)

Dwayne McDuffie's understanding of fandom created one of the wildest moments in Black Panther history.

By Robert Reed

Ram V dives in the world of Aquaman: Andromeda

"The first words out of my mouth were: 'Let me do deep sea horror Aquaman'," Ram V says

By Ashley V. Robinson

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

By Tiffany Babb

James Earl Jones’ greatest line deliveries as Darth Vader

James Earl Jones will play Darth Vader no more. These are the line deliveries we’ll miss most.

By Alex Jaffe

Drawing for all ages (with professional cartoonists!) at New York Comic Con

On Kids Day at this year's NYCC, Colleen AF Venable, John Gallagher, Liz Montague, Matthew Holm, and Mark Siegel

By Greg Silber

Streaming Video

Stream the Water, Earth, Fire, Air Avatar panel from NYCC

Rachel Silverstein, Alex Monik, Cara O'Neil, Brendan Conway, and Anne Heltzel took the stage at the Javits Center to talk about continuing the legacy of Avatar.

By Grant DeArmitt

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

By Tiffany Babb

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

By Veronica Valencia

The pop culture of all things: Chatting with proprietors of NYC comic shops at NYCC 2022

New York Comic Con features booths from some of the best comic shops in the city. We had a chance to chat with them.

By Greg Silber

Secret Invasion: One of the Avengers has been replaced by a Skrull – but which one?

The Skrull invasion has begun, and an Avenger has already been replaced.

By Joshua Lapin-Bertone

Watch Netflix' Manifest panel from NYCC '22 with stars Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, and more

Jeff Rake, Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez, Praveen Kaur, Daryl Edwards, Ty Doran, Holly Taylor, Matt Long and Luna Blaise talk about Manifest season 4

By Chris Arrant

Watch the full Sandman panel from MCM with Tom Sturridge and Mason Alexander Park

The Dynamic Duo of Dream and Desire (Tom Sturridge and Mason Alexander Park respectively) are at MCM Comic Con to chat all about Sandman

By Grant DeArmitt

Chatting with Sina Grace, the Rockstar of Rockstar and Softboy

"It's been really cool to do the thing you want to do and have people respond to it," writer Sina Grace tells Popverse

By Ashley V. Robinson

Batman/Joker: The Deadly Duo’s History of Team-Ups

Batman & the Joker: The Deadly Duo kicks off with the Dark Knight teaming up with his greatest enemy. Here’s a history of the two longtime enemies playing nice together.

By Sam Stone

Comic artist Simon Roy returns to his webcomic roots with Griz Grobus

A holy robot, a war god goose, and their comic that hit its Kickstarter goal in under a day.

By Alex Jaffe

Remembering Vincent Kukua, comics artist, professional, and community member

Vincent Kukua passed away at age 45 on October 4, 2022.

By Tiffany Babb

Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo talk the road to Nightwing #100

"We wanted a timeless kind of look," Redondo says of Nightwing

By Ashley V. Robinson

This Month in Comics History: Mephisto grants Peter Parker One More Day

Not to mention the first openly lesbian character in comics turns 50

By Alex Jaffe

Watch: Judge Dredd writer Arthur Wyatt talk Best of 2000 AD at this year's NYCC

Best of 2000 AD, a new quarterly graphic novel series, aims to bring the best of the British comics titan to the US.

By Grant DeArmitt

DMC and Amy Chu headlined the NYCC Darryl Makes Comics panel - stream it here!

DMC, Amy Chu, N Steven Harris, Dean Haspiel, David Proch, and Riggs Morales discuss creativity, culture, and comics at the Javits Center.

By Grant DeArmitt

The Death of Superman: Dan Jurgens reflects on the event’s legacy with a new story

As DC celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Death of Superman with an oversized special reuniting its creative teams, Dan Jurgens reflects on the legacy of the iconic event.

By Sam Stone

Wonder Woman Historia's Gene Ha talks his creative process and favorite art tools

"If you're an artist working with a writer who hasn't done comics before you have to explain different techniques you can use," Gene Ha says

By Ashley V. Robinson

SPAWN turns 30! Watch this year's NYCC celebration panel, featuring Todd McFarlane!

The Toddfather headed to the Javits Center along with Jim Lee and Greg Capullo to talk about the first thirty years of Spawn… and the next!

By Grant DeArmitt

Watch the Yen Press industry panel from NYCC on Popverse

Yen Press has been bringing the best in Korean manga entertainment to the US; hear them talk about the process at the Javits Center.

By Grant DeArmitt

Molly Mendoza discusses toxic nostalgia and their latest book STRAY

"I hope the audience gets from Stray it's 'Hey, you messed up but someone still loves you, baby.'"

By Chloe Maveal

Streaming Video

Watch Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells record Intentionally Blank podcast at NYCC!

Fantasy author Brandon Sanderson and horror author Dan Wells are at the Javits Center recording a live episode of their hit podcast, Intentionally Blank

By Grant DeArmitt

Tom Welling, Erica Durance, and Laura Vandervoort are talking Smallville in London - watch it here!

Don’t miss this look back on the lasting legacy of Smallville as stars Tom Welling, Erica Durance, and Laura Vandervoort take the Main Stage at MCM.

By Grant DeArmitt

Dancing Ledge presents How to Breakthrough as a Screenwriter at MCM Comic Con - watch it here!

Do you want to make it as a screenwriter? Dancing Ledge has an MCM Comic Con panel that’s right for you.

By Grant DeArmitt

Top fun things to do at MCM London

A summary of all the activities at MCM for ticket holders

By Louise Saul

Check out the best cosplay at MCM London 2022 so far!

We've collected photos of the best cosplay at MCM London this year

By Tiffany Babb

Sega lets MCM fans play Sonic Frontiers and Like A Dragon: Isin before they're released

Video games return to MCM with the Sega booth

By Louise Saul

Michael Sheen takes the MCM Main Stage - watch the panel here!

Star of Good Omens Michael Sheen is in London talking about his experiences and answering fan questions. Tune in here!

By Grant DeArmitt

Troy Baker is at MCM London Comic Con - stream his panel here!

You’ve heard his voice, now watch Troy Baker live as he takes the MCM stage!

By Grant DeArmitt

Top last minute Halloween costume ideas for 2022

Not sure what to wear this weekend? We've got you covered

By Louise Saul

The complicated real world backstory of Marvel's Miracleman, explained

How did the forgotten classic become forgotten in the first place, and what did Todd McFarlane have to do with everything?

By Graeme McMillan

Preeti Chhibber, Samira Ahmed, and Swapna Krishna share the joy of writing their favorite Marvel characters

Chhibber, Ahmed, and Krishna hosted a fun panel at NYCC discussing the joys of writing their favorite Marvel characters

By Joshua Lapin-Bertone

Watch - Lucasfilm Publishing presents Star Wars: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away

Get transported across space and time as the creators behind today’s biggest Star Wars stories share their experiences and hint at what’s to come.

By Grant DeArmitt

"This is the dream; this is the astronaut job": David Pepose talks the critic-to-creator pipeline at NYCC 2022

"I either need to walk away or I need to change my relationship with products"

By Chloe Maveal

DC Comics Presents… Jim Lee! Watch the panel here

Chief Creative Officer of DC Comics Jim Lee heads to NYCC to highlight some of this year’s bets DC stuff and tease what’s in the future.

By Grant DeArmitt

Watch Webtoon’s Publishing Roundtable on Popverse

Host Deb Aoki leads a discussion about the future of Korean comics online, joined by representatives of Yen Press / IZE Press, Webtoon and Tapas Media.

By Grant DeArmitt

Alyssa Wong teases body horror and a love interest in Deadpool #1

The Merc with A Mouth presents a new challenge for the Doctor Aphra Writer

By Pierce Lydon

Outlander creator Diana Gabaldon holds court in packed NYCC 2022 panel - watch the entire thing!

Outlander author and New York Times bestseller Diana Gabaldon heads to Room 401 in the Javits Center - watch Popverse’s coverage here!

By Grant DeArmitt