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What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
May 12, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The Marvel multiverse: 10 alternate Marvel universes that aren't Ultimate, but are still Awesome
As Hickman and Hitch get ready to return to the Ultimate Universe, a look at other great Marvel alternate universes.
May 12, 2023
Jim McDermott
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How Gene Luen Yang brought Shang-Chi in line with the Marvel way of being a hero
Shang-Chi has a complicated history, and Gene Luen Yang had a plan to give him a new way of being a hero
May 12, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Marvel's New Mutants saved his life, and now Bishop is healing it: Veteran TV writer J. Holtham on his journey with the X-Men
Comic and TV writer J. Holtham talks about how the X-Men helped him survive the challenges of growing up Black in a white community and writing Bishop: War College
May 11, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Good Omens: David Tennant shares his favorite Crowley looks ahead of season 2
David Tennant shares his thoughts about Crowley's "punk" aesthetic.
May 11, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Spoilers!Marvel really wants you to think Mary Jane will die in May 31’s Amazing Spider-Man #26
Will Mary Jane Watson die in Amazing Spider-Man #26? Marvel certainly wants us to think so.
May 10, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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The secrets and surprises of Shuna’s Journey, Miyazaki’s rediscovered classic
Whether or not Shuna’s Journey is manga, it’s a haunting experience.
May 09, 2023
Shaenon K. Garrity
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WGA's 2023 strike has already hit three Marvel projects, but could the impact go even wider for the MCU?
Blade, Wonder Man, and Daredevil: Born Again have been hit by the current work stoppage
May 09, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Small steps, great leaps: A Gene Luen Yang reading guide
What to read by the Eisner-winning, New York Times best-selling writer and cartoonist
May 09, 2023
Christine Pasalo Norland
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Spoilers!Death in DC: Inside DC’s new magic trick for superhero deaths
Superhero death and resurrection is a staple to the genre, with DC relying on a recurring trope to take heroes off the board
May 09, 2023
Sam Stone
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Marvel's Fall of X launches seven new series this summer, and here's what you need to know
There's a new Spider-Man, a new team of X-Men, and some other big changes on their way...
May 09, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The Star Wars timeline: Why does Lucasfilm have to make it so confusing?
Even Grogu longs for a day of television timeline clarity
May 08, 2023
Gary Catig
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The Incal's wolf mercenary Kill Wolfhead goes solo in new OGN by Brandon Thomas and Pete Woods
On Moebius's birthday, we have news of a new spinoff comic featuring his character Kill Wolfhead from The Incal
May 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Marvel's Summer of Symbiotes: Breaking down the new and unusual symbiotes Marvel is introducing this summer
Breaking down some of the crazy Venom variants we’ll be meeting in Summer of Symbiotes
May 08, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Guardians' James Gunn once planned at "shepherding the future of the Marvel cosmic universe"... what happened?
Before he became the co-CEO of DC Studios, Gunn was talking up a growing role at Marvel
May 08, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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SpoilersMarvel's Fall of the X-Men event, G.O.D.S., and more set-up in spoiler-filled Free Comic Book Day special
Unpacking all the teases and revelations from FCBD: Avengers/X-Men
May 06, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Free Comic Book Day 2023: How (and where) to get free comic books from Marvel, DC, Scholastic, and more
When is Free Comic Book Day? What titles are free? The answers you're looking for are here
May 06, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Spoilers!Marvel's Free Comic Book Day special reveals what's next with Ultimate Invasion, Spider-Man, and more
Unpacking all the teases and revelations from FCBD: Spider-Man/Venom
May 06, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!DC’s Knight Terrors: Everything you need to know about the upcoming DC event as spelled out with Free Comic Book Day
DC Comics’ biggest Free Comic Book Day release is a special prologue to Knight Terrors. Here’s how it sets the tone for this summer’s event.
May 06, 2023
Sam Stone
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Guardians 3: The trailers, the cast, the plot, the release dates, and more for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
What we know about the finale to the Marvel Studios' cosmic trilogy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
May 06, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Spoilers!Why the Guardians feel more inspired by Abnett and Lanning than ever in James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
While the entire Guardians saga has been heavily influenced by the 2008 Guardians of the Galaxy comics, this newest movie feels like it's pulling more inspiration than ever
May 05, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Spoilers!Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ending explained
All the context you need to understand the ending of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
May 05, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Free Comic Book Day: Not every comic is for everyone (and that's a good thing)
The Spider-Man FCBD issue feels very familiar to this old-time reader, but don't listen to me.
May 05, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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What the first Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 trailer tells us about Rocket's earliest days
Is Marvel planning a retcon to the origin of our favorite not-raccoon?
May 05, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Phyla-Vell: A guide to Marvel's cosmic superhero, her origins, and powers
Captain Marvel, Quasar, and Martyr... Phyla-Vell has gone by many names
May 05, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Rocket: Everything you need to know about the finest Guardian of the Galaxy of them all
Where did Rocket Raccoon come from, and what's next for the MCU's furry mercenary?
May 05, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Friday the 13th watch order: How to bring Jason to your movie marathon
Jason Voorhees has been in twelve movies to date - here's your guide to the Friday the 13th franchise.
May 05, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Why that post-credit scene works so well
And what might this mean for Peter Quill?
May 05, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
May 05, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Wait, who's that in the mid-credit sequence?
The mid-credit sequence from the latest MCU movie, explained
May 05, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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When is the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 release date?
The release date for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 around the world
May 05, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: What to make of that end caption
The history and potential meaning behind what Marvel is trying to say with those four words
May 05, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Get to know Howard the Duck with our reading guide
Let’s get quacking: A reading guide to Howard the Duck comics
May 04, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Adam Warlock: Everything you need to know about the new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 hero
Get to know Adam Warlock ahead of his MCU debut in Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3
May 04, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!High Evolutionary: Everything we know about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's big bad guy
Let's take a look at the MCU's newest (and worst) villain
May 04, 2023
Kevin Wong
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DC's Missing In Action: Looking at the big DC superhero franchises missing so far in 'Dawn of DC'
There are some major DC heroes and teams missing from the shelves so far with 'Dawn of DC'
May 04, 2023
Kat Calamia
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Spoilers!Cosmo the Space Dog: Get to know the breakout star of Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Get to know the best dog of the MCU
May 04, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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What if a comic convention focused exclusively on comic art? One does, and its Italy's Lake Como Comic Art Festival
Lake Como’s comic festival is an event with a focus purely on comic art and in a very different setting
May 03, 2023
Joel Meadows
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DC's Flash writer Jeremy Adams joins Enter the Popverse
Popverse talks with DC writer Jeremy Adams about Green Lantern, the Flash, and more
May 03, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Guardians 3: Details on the post-credits and mid-credits scene in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Mid-credits, post-credits, the fine print, easter eggs... here's what's been revealed about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's ending
May 03, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Guardians 3: What is on the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 soundtrack?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 soundtrack has some bangers, and some soft songs too
May 03, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Guardians: Will there be a sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 4? Hold your horses... but wait, there could be something
May 03, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Guardians 3: What should I watch ahead of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?
Here's what to watch to prepare for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
May 03, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Guardians 3: James Gunn and the other major creators and crew behind Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
James Gunn is the face of the Guardians 3 creators - but there's more to the team than that.
May 03, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Guardians 3: The story of Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Whatever you call it - the plot, the story, the synopsis - of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
May 03, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Guardians 3: Who is the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 cast?
Once called "a-holes" in the MCU itself, the Guardians have shaped up to be a great team
May 03, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Spoilers!Groot's roots; Marvel shares the untold story of Groot's early days (Baby Groot before Baby Groot)
Baby Groot’s childhood years are explored in a new limited series
May 03, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Watch the Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, and John Glover reunite and reminisce about the fondly-remembered DC Superman show
Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, Michael Rosenbaum and John Glover talked about Smallville at the C2E2 2023, and you can watch it live like you were there!
May 03, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Guardians 3: All the big trailers for Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Get ready for Guardians 3 by watching the major trailers
May 03, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Knight Terrors: DC's lead writer Joshua Williamson dives into the superhero horror event of the summer
In an interview with Popverse, Joshua Williamson provides a sneak peek at the upcoming DC crossover event Knight Terrors and its FCBD prologue.
May 02, 2023
Sam Stone
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Through the looking glass: Batman’s odyssey through the multiverse finally brings him home
DC marks Batman’s 900th issue with a multiversal celebration of the Dark Knight’s extensively varied legacy
May 02, 2023
Sam Stone
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I have been to Camp Endor, and I am here to tell you that you do not want to go to Camp Endor
They told me it was a summer camp. They said I'd have fun. Then we landed on Endor.
May 02, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Three big differences between Marvel and DC event series
Marvel and DC each love event series; but the forms those series take vary in very specific ways.
May 01, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Yes, there's an F-bomb in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Would you believe that it might even be there for... story reasons...?
May 01, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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IDW woke up to news its bank had failed, but US banking officials saved the day
IDW was worried one of it banks may fail, and then it did.
May 01, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Marvel Comics celebrates AAPI Heritage in May with new back-ups and a new series for Spider-Man's Silk
The publisher teases additional AAPI stories throughout the year, as well.
May 01, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
April 28, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Neal Adams’ family looks back on his life and legacy
On the anniversary of Neal Adams’ passing, Popverse sat down with the members of his family: his wife Merilyn, his daughters Kris and Zeea, and his sons Joel, Jason, and Josh. In candid conversation, they talked to us about their most important memories of their husband and father; their thoughts about his life, work, and legacy to the industry he loved; and how they hope the world remembers the role he played in comics and culture.
April 28, 2023
Zach Rabiroff
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ReviewGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is the best superhero movie in the past six years
Maybe "superhero fatigue" isn't really a thing, in the case of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
April 28, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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DC's Knight Terrors: All the info, all the titles, behind DC's summer horror event
The first big event of the Dawn of DC era begins with a Free Comic Book Day special issue this May
April 27, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The legacy heroes and horrors of Mark Waid's DC
Let's consider Waid's legacy through the framework of certain key figures
April 27, 2023
Ritesh Babu
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Who's Who in the DC Studios' writers room
Who are the brave souls helping James Gunn and Peter Safran map out the future of the DCU?
April 27, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Popverse Reader Survey: Tell us how much the ongoing cost of living increase has affected your entertainment habits
Everything is getting more expensive. So are movies, TV shows, comics, and conventions starting to take a backseat for you as you focus on other things? Let us know.
April 27, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Good Omens season 2: David Tennant offers teases about Jon Hamm, Queen (and Terry Pratchett!), and more
David Tennant teases big things for Good Omens at Emerald City Comic Con.
April 26, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Spoilers!Six tips for surviving a date with Deadpool
A date with Deadpool can be deadly. Here are some handy tips to help you make it out alive.
April 26, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Power Girl writer Leah Williams will be a guest on Enter the Popverse
With the news that Power Girl will be getting an ongoing series, we're excited to hear more about the series from the series writer herself
April 26, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Full Panel VideoStar Trek fan? Watch USS Improvise: The Next Generation, The Musical! from ECCC '23
USS Improvise performs their original, musical comedy at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it here.
April 26, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Nidhi Chanani combines her love for sharks, the ocean, and her daughter in Shark Party
Nidhi Chanani on Shark Princess/Shark Party, big adventures, and cats named Jorts
April 26, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Livestream!Watch the Tenoch Huerta spotlight from C2E2 '23
Tenoch Huerta is sure to talk Namor at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023, and you can watch it here
April 26, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Is this the end of DC's animated movie division? Prominent director says Gunn and Safran haven't been greenlighting anything
Does the DC Universe direct-to-video film series have a future under Gunn and Safran’s DC Studios?
April 25, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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A team-up of godly proportions: How Revenge of the Gods brought Wonder Woman and Shazam together
Though Lazarus Planet may have ended in February, its larger impact is felt in the miniseries Revenge of the Gods
April 25, 2023
Sam Stone
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Tenoch Huerta serves fans with humility, kindness, and humor at C2E2 2023
Just wait until you find out who he's waiting for Namor to cross over with.
April 25, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Tenoch Huerta wants to tell the story of his sister, Claudia Xóchitl 'Tribi' Huerta Mejía
Who is Xóchitl "Tribi" Huerta Mejía? Her brother, Marvel's own Namor, wants the world to know.
April 25, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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What's next for Tenoch Huerta? The Marvel Studios star has two "dream projects" in mind
Namor himself, Tenoch Huerta, was at C2E2 2023, where he shared ideas for what he'd love to work on next.
April 25, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Tom King and Mitch Gerads once pitched a Doctor Fate comic, but DC said 'No'
Tom King and Mitch Gerads had plans for a Doctor Fate series that never came to fruition.
April 25, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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James Gunn, some of DCEU's past creators deserve your praise, not your dismissal
James Gunn saying DC gave away its IP "for a smile" is an appalling dimissal of the talent and success behind the Arrowverse and other DC properties.
April 24, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Green Arrow: How DC's emerald archer lost his title for four years but is about to find his way back
After four years in the wilds (and at one time presumed dead), Green Arrow returns to comic shelves Tuesday
April 24, 2023
Kat Calamia
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The most censored comics and books of 2022, according to the American Library Association
Familiar titles, including Gender Queer, All Boys Aren't Blue, and Flamer appear on this year's list
April 24, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Every Day: David Levithan and Dion MBD chat adaptation, color palettes, and book bans (with exclusive preview)
Take an early sneak peek into the pages of the new Every Day graphic novel
April 24, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Star Trek: Picard season 3 ending explained
What happens to The Next Generation Crew and other characters in Star Trek: Picard.
April 24, 2023
Gary Catig
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Tokyo Mew Mew: How to read the magical girl superhero manga that inspired the anime
Read the manga that inspired the anime Tokyo Mew Mew
April 24, 2023
Latonya Pennington
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Titans together: Tom Taylor and Nicola Scott mix bombastic stakes and intimate action for Titans
With the Titans officially the biggest team in the DCU, Tom Taylor and Nicola Scott up the ante while keeping the stakes close to home.
April 22, 2023
Sam Stone
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What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
April 21, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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The Awkward Yeti's Nick Seluk shares how gag comics are "perfect for my ADHD brain"
Cartoonist Nick Seluk chats building his career, his relationship with his audience, and his artistic inspirations
April 21, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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As the DCeased saga ends, Tom Taylor reveals all in spoiler-filled interview
As DCeased: War of the Undead Gods ends the horror-fueled take on the DCU, creator Tom Taylor reflects on saga’s conclusion
April 21, 2023
Sam Stone
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Kraven the Hunter: The origin, the powers, and the promise of this classic Spider-Man villain ahead of his movie debut
No hunting is needed to get to know Kraven the Hunter before his first superhero film
April 21, 2023
Sam Stone
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Comixology: An Amazon insider explains what happened and what could be next for digital comics
Here's why ComiXology ended up in the crosshairs of Amazon cuts.
April 20, 2023
Bon Alimagno
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The Witcher: Inside the evolving uses of music in the hit Netflix show and its spinoffs
The Witcher is known for its songs; but the purposes of those songs keeps evolving. And Blood Origin suggests more evolutions to come.
April 20, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Spoilers!The Mandalorian season 3 ending explained
A helpful guide to help clarify the events from 'Chapter 24: The Return.
April 20, 2023
Gary Catig
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Best shows on Netflix: A guide for what to binge now
What are the best shows streaming on Netflix now? We highlight some you should check out.
April 20, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Spoilers!Namor: Marvel makes massive changes to the hero with Avengers Assemble Omega #1
Namor has been expelled from the Avengers, stripped of his royal title, and thrown in prison.
April 19, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Inside DSTLRY and its plan to rewrite the creator-owned comics business model
Former Amazon/Comixology leaders David Steinberger and Chip Mosher are launching what they hope will be a new kind of comic publisher
April 19, 2023
Zach Rabiroff
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Inside DC's shadowy new superhero team the Vigil with Ram V
Ahead of its series launch this May, Ram V declassifies The Vigil, DC’s latest superhero team title and its unique mission across the DCU.
April 19, 2023
Sam Stone
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Justice League X RWBY: Super Heroes and Huntsmen is more for RWBY fans than Justice League fans
Justice League fans may find themselves a little lost in this animated film Justice League X RWBY: Super Heroes and Huntsmen Part One
April 19, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Spoilers!Superman: How DC has changed the Man of Steel's legacy with a new comic book series
The first arc of Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell’s Superman run celebrates the Superman mythos while exploring a new frontier. Here’s how.
April 19, 2023
Sam Stone
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DCeased: How DC's zombie epic shined a darker light on the DC Universe
DCeased, the popular horror reimagining of the DC Universe reaches its end. Here’s the story behind the successful set of stories.
April 18, 2023
Sam Stone
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Amazing Spider-Man writer says "people will be very mad at me" after May's big shocker, and Marvel has cautioned him against conventions because of it
"Nick Lowe told me not to do any comic conventions after this issue comes out." Zeb Wells teases his plans for Amazing Spider-Man
April 18, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Sandman's Thessaly is getting her own comic, by James Tynion IV and Maria Llovet
The book spins out of threads in both Nightmare Country and Dead Boy Detectives
April 18, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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A cold case crime turns into a sci-fi conspiracy in Antarctica from Image Comics & Top Cow
Described as "Stargate meets His Dark Materials," the upcoming comic book series Antarctica puts a sci-fi spin on the world's coldest continent
April 18, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Full panel videoWatch the full Obi-Wan Kenobi panel from Star Wars Celebration 2023!
Deborah Chow, Ewan McGregor, Vivien Lyra Blair, Hayden Christensen, and Indira Varma talk about Obi-Wan Kenobi season 1.
April 17, 2023
Chris Arrant