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Who owns AfterShock? The founders, staffers, investment fund, and Donny Cates, as listed by its main creditor
The six men and one investment portfolio company that own AfterShock Comics.
December 23, 2022
Chris Arrant

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Ambush Bug jumps out of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar on day 23
If you thought Father Christmas seemed dated, be grateful he didn't get this new look in the '80s...
December 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Popverse's top TV picks of 2022
The Popverse content team's favorite TV shows of the year
December 23, 2022
Tiffany Babb

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Lee Bermejo reflects on his industry beginnings and acclaimed work
In a spotlight interview with Popverse, acclaimed comic book creator Lee Bermejo shares his origins breaking into the industry, reflects on his most popular works, and reveals details about Batman: Dear Detective
December 23, 2022
Sam Stone

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Finished watching the Glass Onion? Watch these seven other whodunits to keep you in the mystery mood
Seven great whodunit movies to stream after watching Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story
December 23, 2022
Tiffany Babb

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Spoilers!Move over Spider-Man, Mary Jane Watson has super powers as well (and she’s been keeping it a secret)
Spider-Man’s ex Mary Jane Watson has been keeping an interesting secret from everyone.
December 22, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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Watch as Jillian Rudes and other manga experts dive into the best and worst manga of 2022
Watch the New York Comic Con 2022 Best & Worst Manga panel with Renee Scott, Jillian Rudes, Joe Pascullo, Deb Aoki, Alyssa Cruz, and Caleb Williams
December 22, 2022
Chris Arrant

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Dark Crisis: Black Adam’s long road to bonafide superheroism
As Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaches its explosive finale, Black Adam steps up to save the day but how did the magical antihero reach this surprising role in the first place?
December 22, 2022
Sam Stone

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Yes, Virginia, there is a homicidal robot pretending to be Ol' Saint Nick in Day 22 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar
A classic from the Marvel vault.
December 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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SpoilersDarkest before Dawn: Dark Crisis and the Dawn of DC
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths has concluded, opening up endless possibilities for the future of the DC Universe. Here’s how the crossover event sets the stage for the Dawn of DC.
December 22, 2022
Sam Stone

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The coming of Magog: Behind the Kingdom Come villain’s shocking return
Alex Ross and Mark Waid’s classic Kingdom Come has its lethal antihero Magog resurface in the most unlikely place and closer to Superman than ever.
December 21, 2022
Sam Stone

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Popverse's top movie picks of 2022
The Popverse content team's favorite movies of the year
December 21, 2022
Tiffany Babb

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Is there a place for Willow in the current fantasy TV landscape?
In the midst of a fall packed with fantasy series, Willow sets itself apart chiefly by being fun.
December 21, 2022
Austin Gorton

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Celebrate Winter Solstice with Wonder Woman and Batman in Day 21 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar
Celebrate the longest day of the year in the company of Wonder Woman and Batman
December 21, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7: Joshua Williamson & Daniel Sampere unpack the crossover’s epic finale
With Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths complete, Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere explain the final issue’s big moments and how they stuck the landing with the crossover event.
December 20, 2022
Sam Stone

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Light in the darkness: How Nightwing illuminates Dark Crisis
With Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaching its explosive climax, here’s how Nightwing stepped up to become the heart and soul of the DC Universe.
December 20, 2022
Sam Stone

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Santa Claus joins the Justice League in Day 20 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
As everyone knows, the Justice League is the best of the best - so of course Santa's a member
December 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Exciting and terrifying: Comics creators on making comics outside of traditional models
The Creator Symposium panel hosted by Women in Comics Collective International explores the ways in which creatives working in comics can continue to grow and thrive in an ever-changing industry
December 19, 2022
Christine Pasalo Norland

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Popverse's top comics picks for 2022
The Popverse staff's favorite comics and graphic novels of the year
December 19, 2022
Tiffany Babb

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Batman: The Animated Series team takes on a Mall Santa in Day 19 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Turns out, you can only go so far undercover when you're pretending to be Santa
December 19, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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It's Hanukkah time with the Thing in Day 18 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar
In which we take a sidestep from Advent to celebrate the start of Hanukkah
December 18, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Day 17 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
There's normally no room at the inn at the best of times, so imagine what it's like in Mega-City One
December 17, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Lea Thompson pitched a Howard the Duck film to Marvel Studios, and she's not giving up hope
Lea Thompson, who starred in the 1986 Howard the Duck film, hopes to direct the character's MCU solo film
December 16, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes make Christmas special in Day 16 of Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Even 1,000 years from now, people get tired of Superboy's good mood
December 16, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Netflix's Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a sprawling, sometimes biting, mystery delight
Daniel Craig returns to the whodunit as the wonderfully camp Benoit Blanc
December 16, 2022
Tiffany Babb

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Darwyn Cooke and Spider-Man ring in Day 15 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
It's time for that holiday staple, the office party (Sorry, Pete)
December 15, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Batman's heart of darkness: Mike Hawthorne talks reuniting with Chip Zdarsky on Batman
Fan-favorite artist Mike Hawthorne discusses his reunion with Chip Zdarsky to kick off a darkly surreal new story arc on the main Batman ongoing series.
December 14, 2022
Sam Stone

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Spoilers!Marvel re-writes the origin of mutantkind (and the X-Men who followed) in Marauders #9
Exploring the origins of mutants in the Marvel Universe, and their first conflicts.
December 14, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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Can AI paint electric sheep?: Some thoughts on art generated by artificial intelligence
A big part of what makes art interesting is the thought behind it, and that shouldn't be controversial
December 14, 2022
Tiffany Babb

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Was Disney's 2012 purchase of Lucasfilm a good deal?
A decade after it happened, we can answer the question, 'Did Disney spend too much on Star Wars?'
December 14, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Day 14 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
For the crew of the Enterprise-D, maybe the yuletide is the final frontier
December 14, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Caped crusaders: Batman and Spawn finally reunite
Batman and Spawn team up for a new adventure against the Court of Owls, but how do these two vengeance-fueled superheroes stack up with one another.
December 13, 2022
Sam Stone

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The 2022 Cosplay Central Crown Championships contestants: high quality photos of all the finalists and winners
Take a closer look at the incredible costumes from the global final of ReedPop's Cosplay Championship
December 13, 2022
Emma Farnworth

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The Cosplay Central Crown Championships 2022 - a story in pictures from the global finals
Take a look back at all the action from the MCM London Main Stage
December 13, 2022
Emma Farnworth

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Day 13 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Johnny Storm is a grinch, but less furry (Probably good, if you can imagine how his burned fur would smell)
December 13, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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10 questions (and 10 answers) telling you everything you need to know before Avatar: The Way of Water
You have questions, we have answers about Avatar: The Way of Water
December 13, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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CBLDF: The book ban movement is aiming to demonize the 'graphic' in 'graphic novel'
The attack on graphic novels: CBLDF leader Jeff Trexler explains how book bans are demonizing the word 'graphic' in 'graphic novel'
December 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Black Adam's ending and surprise post-credits scene explained
There's a new protector in Kahndaq, and a new force to be reckoned with in the DCU
December 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Elizabeth Ito's Peabody-winning City of Ghosts captures overlooked stories of Los Angeles
The animation veteran and former Adventure Time director discusses the storytelling and appeal of her award-winning Netflix show
December 12, 2022
Christine Pasalo Norland

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Day 12 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
He sees you when you're sleeping, even if you're part of the Fourth World
December 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Day 11 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
A reminder not to be so wrapped up in ourselves in this, the holiday period.
December 11, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Day 10 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Oliver Queen, you've got some explaining to do
December 10, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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All in the Asgardian Family: Unpacking all the recent drama in Thor’s family tree
Thor’s family tree has been a bit bizarre lately
December 09, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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Do Black Adam and other DC antiheroes appeal more to the general public?
Dark DC characters do better at the in movies than optimistic heroes, based on past evidence
December 09, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Meredith Gran looks back on 15 years of Octopus Pie
Octopus Pie creator Meredith Gran reflects on the acclaimed webcomic series 15 years since its debut and looks ahead after launching her first video game Perfect Tides and its unique approach to immersive storytelling.
December 09, 2022
Sam Stone

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Day 9 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
It's beginning to look a lot like Zombo
December 09, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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The Batman movie co-writer Mattson Tomlin teams with iconic Joker artist Lee Bermejo for their own story, A Vicious Circle
Mattson Tomlin & Lee Bermejo make A Vicious Circle in time-travel thriller for BOOM! Studios
December 08, 2022
Grant DeArmitt

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Making the invisible visible: An interview with Jesse Lonergan, creator of Hedra
Jesse Lonergan blew people away with his 2020 book Hedra. But who is he? And how does he think about narrative and art?
December 08, 2022
Jim McDermott

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Day 8 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Bad news for those who thought that Santa wasn't real
December 08, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Holiday geek gift ideas for the whole family
Family, it's time to assemble.
December 08, 2022
Fallon Prinzivalli

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Watch an expert's guide to pitching to create comics with NYCC Panel with Joe Illidge, Lysa Hawkins, Buddy Scalera, Nelson DeCastro, & Darren Sanchez
Watch the full New York Comic Con 2022 panel 'Editors on Portfolios, Pitching, and Professionalism' with Joe Illidge, Lysa Hawkins, Buddy Scalera, Nelson DeCastro, & Darren Sanchez
December 07, 2022
Chris Arrant

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Day 7 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Feetal's Gizz! It's all-out-carnage as we close out the first week of 2022 adventing, thanks to Lobo
December 07, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Pulp fiction: Behind the return of Slam Bradley
DC’s original hero Slam Bradley returns in Gotham City: Year One. Here’s how the noir miniseries reevaluates the legacy of the hardboiled detective.
December 06, 2022
Sam Stone

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Day 6 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
So much for the season of goodwill (Looking at you, Veronica Lodge)
December 06, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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How Midnighter & Apollo are called into Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths for the final battle
As WildStorm celebrates its 30th anniversary, the ultimate superhero power couple Apollo and Midnighter continue to carve out their well-deserved place in the DCU.
December 05, 2022
Sam Stone

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L.A. Comic Con, a local convention with (pretty much) no lines
A peek into the twelfth year of L.A. Comic Con
December 05, 2022
Tiffany Babb

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All the best cosplay from L.A. Comic Con 2022
Cosplayers were out in force at the Los Angeles Convention Center this past weekend
December 05, 2022
Tiffany Babb

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Day 4 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Nothing is more seasonal than the Ghost of Chrismukkah Past, trust me
December 05, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Day 5 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Everyone, meet the Lord of the Dance
December 05, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Are corsets uncomfortable? Bad for posture? Dangerous? Here are 5 myths about the historic garment
Mainstream media makes it sound like corsets are bad to wear, but are they really?
December 04, 2022
Kelsey Endter

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Day 3 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
What the Runaways can tell you about the Mighty Marvel approach to heroism
December 03, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Ironheart: Who is Riri Williams, the newest MCU hero?
Ironheart just made her MCU debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. But who is Riri Williams, and where will we see her next?
December 02, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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Tom King & Elsa Charretier chat Love Everlasting
“I changed how I wrote comics,” King says
December 02, 2022
Ashley V. Robinson

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How did Judgment Day change the Marvel Universe?
Where does Judgment Day leave the Marvel Universe, and where are the comics going in 2023?
December 01, 2022
Dave Buesing

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SpoilersGuardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special - the endings, the credits, and more explained
How to better understand Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and appreciate what's coming next
December 01, 2022
Chris Arrant

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This Month in Comics History, December 2022
Scrooge McDuck, Batgirl, and Streak the Wonder Dog, oh my!
December 01, 2022
Alex Jaffe

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Day 1 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Get the jump on a new holiday tradition with the help of a curiously apathetic Dark Knight
December 01, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Venom is Spider-Man’s roommate, and it’s not going well
If you thought Venom gave Spider-Man trouble as a villain, wait until you see how he is as a roommate.
November 30, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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The Sandlot actors Grant Gelt and Victor DiMattia talk 30 years of The Sandlot and their non-profit organization Play Forever
"This isn't just something that we wanted to put our names on. We are here to work and to hustle and to make real impact wherever we can. "
November 30, 2022
Tiffany Babb

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Movies worth watching in December 2022: One movie, per streamer
Can't figure out what to watch tonight on streaming? Look no further.
November 30, 2022
Tiffany Babb

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A look back at London's MCM Comic Con and how it compared to years past
MCM London saw the return of big booths
November 30, 2022
Louise Saul

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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
November 29, 2022
Chris Arrant

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Is DC Universe Infinite Ultra a game-changer for comics streaming platforms?
DC moves comics streaming a big step closer to day-and-date release. What does it mean for the future?
November 29, 2022
Dave Buesing

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TurtleMe on his face reveal, the symbolism of The Beginning After The End, and Gundam
A chat with the author of The Beginning After The End, TurtleMe a.k.a. Tae Ha Lee
November 29, 2022
Tiffany Babb

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Willow is coming to Disney+ so Popverse's fantasy expert Ashley V. Robinson shares 5 things you need to know
After 35 years, we're going back to Nockmarr and the world of Willow - and here's some key things to look for
November 29, 2022
Ashley V. Robinson

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Cosplay gift guide: 10 recommendations for the cosplayer in your life
Brought to you by hot glue.
November 28, 2022
Kelsey Endter

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Los Angeles Comic Con CEO Chris DeMoulin on the convention's biggest year yet
Popverse chats with LA Comic Con's CEO Chris DeMoulin about what to expect at this year's LACC
November 28, 2022
Tiffany Babb

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The differences between Harley Quinn and Punchline, according to Batman
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.
November 28, 2022
Sam Stone

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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
November 25, 2022
Latonya Pennington

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Five Spider-hero comics to read that aren’t about Peter Parker's Spider-Man
Dive into the Spider-Verse with these spider-comics
November 25, 2022
Kat Calamia

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Give the gift of subscriptions - streaming services, digital comics apps, and mystery boxes galore!
From film and TV to comics and collectibles, here are the best subscription gifts for the holiday season
November 24, 2022
Chris Arrant

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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
November 23, 2022
Jim McDermott

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Thai ghost stories come to haunt Sandman mythos in Dead Boy Detectives
Pornsak Pichetshote on Dead Boy Detectives, Sandman, and Thai ghost stories
November 23, 2022
Ernie Estrella

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Finally, someone has made western comics-themed jeans (with a matching jacket)
It's the matching outfit every comics fan needs
November 23, 2022
Chris Arrant

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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.
November 23, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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Have a very weird holiday season with this off-kilter gift guide
Want to get a present slightly off the beaten track? We've got some ideas
November 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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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?
November 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Streaming VideoWatch 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!
November 22, 2022
Grant DeArmitt

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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
November 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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How to make the most of your holidays, via mixing fandom and advent calendars
Celebrate the 24-day countdown to Christmas with these 12 geeky advent calendars
November 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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Eight great kids graphic novels to gift for the holiday season
Hey kids, comics!
November 22, 2022
Tiffany Babb

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Queer comics & graphic novels to gift this holiday season
Nine queer graphic novels to gift this holiday season
November 22, 2022
Tiffany Babb

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DC, Marvel, and more: The best superhero comic collections to give to loved ones for this holiday season
Yes, you count as your own loved one if you want
November 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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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
November 22, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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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
November 21, 2022
Jim McDermott

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MCM Comic Con London 2022: Be there from anywhere with filmed panels, celebrity interviews, and showfloor reports
MCM returns, and Popverse is here in London covering the news, panels, guests, cosplay, and more
November 21, 2022
Chris Arrant

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Streaming VideoWatch 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.
November 21, 2022
Grant DeArmitt

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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)
November 21, 2022
Latonya Pennington

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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?
November 18, 2022
Graeme McMillan

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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
November 18, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone