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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: The real reason Red XIII is riding a chocobo
The decision behind Red XIII riding a chocobo is explained by director Naoki Hamaguchi
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Members Access | Sengoku Youko: The best-selling manga gets a lush anime adaptation this January
In an interview at Anime NYC, the creators of the Sengoku Youko anime series tease the monster-filled action ahead of its premiere on Crunchyroll.
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Members Access | Metallic Rouge: Everything you need to know about your new favorite anime, according to the creators
In a roundtable interview with Popverse at Anime NYC, the creators of Metallic Rouge hyped their upcoming original anime series
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Members Access | G.I. Joe joins the Energon Universe, and Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly chat all about the new Duke
It's "Ultimate G.I. Joe," and that means bad news for the leader of the Joes
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The coolest Marvel Universe Easter eggs you'll find at Universal's Marvel Superhero Island
A guide to all those little loving details at Superhero Island
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Members Access | How Mark Gruenwald changed the Marvel Universe (and inspired a central Loki character)
On Mark Gruenwald, Marvel's continuity cop
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Mark Gruenwald changed the course of how we tell superhero stories. Watch this remembrance panel from NYCC (for free) to see how.
Watch as Bill Sienkiewicz, Daniel Hort, Jim Salicrup, Peter Sanderson, Lyssa Hawkins, and Catherine Gruenwald talk about Mark Gruenwald and the Marvel bullpen of the '80s and '90s
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Doctor Who Christmas Special: The Church on Ruby Road ending explained
Confused by the Christmas special? We've got you covered
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Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon ending explained
Zack Snyder's new multi-part space opera is out; here's everything you need to know!
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J.R.R. Tolkien reworked The Hobbit after Moomin creator illustrated an edition of the novel
What did Tove Jansson do that upset fans and surprised Tolkien?
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Owl House cast members on what the show means to them
“I’ve never been a part of anything like this.”
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Poll: Should Jason Todd live or die?
In celebration for the new Death in the Family facsimile edition, we're asking DC fans a classic question
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What to watch after Wonka
Still hungry after seeing Timothée Chalamet don the purple coat and brown top hat? Check out these cinematic sweets
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Smallville's Erica Durance on her favorite aspect of playing Lois Lane
"It's more fun to tell the origin part of the story."
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And the winners of the Angoulême International Comics Festival 2024 are...
See who's taking home accolades at the number one European comics festival this year
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Hugh Grant's Oompa Loompa is kept to the background in Wonka, thankfully
Hugh Grant is great in the role, but too much of a good thing would've wrecked the movie
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The Marvel Hulu show you forgot about is getting a second season
Hit-Monkey, starring Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Munn, is back for more R-Rated action
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Every Doctor Who holiday special - ranked!
From 'The Christmas Invasion' to 'Eve of the Daleks,' which Doctor Who holiday episode works best?
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Netflix’s Wednesday actor Luis Guzmán didn’t know who Tim Burton was before getting cast
"You mean the guy from the Batman movie?"
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Poor Things might be the fantasy movie of 2023
Emma Stone heads up an exceptional cast in what is the most inventive, most fun genre movie of the year
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Take an exclusive look at the first pages of the new FNAF graphic novel
“Uhh the animatronic characters here do get a bit quirky at night.”
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Aquaman and the Lost Franchise: How the star of DC's biggest movie ever sees its first sequel as its last
This ship was sadly doomed to sink.
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Wonka does everything it claims on the (candy) tin
Whether or not you'll enjoy Timothée Chalamet's outing as the chocolate king depends on your own expectations going in
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Members Access | Sarah’s Scribbles creator Sarah Andersen reflects on over a decade of webcomics success
From the perennially popular Sarah’s Scribbles to the bestselling Fangs, Sarah Andersen reveals the origins of her beloved webcomics
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Netflix's The Crown ending explained - everything you missed from the series finale
The last six episodes of The Crown offer Tony Blair, Kate Middleton, Harry vs. William, and reflections on monarchy and mortality
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V.E. Schwab on a literary trope she wishes she could stop
Fragile Threads of Power author V.E. Schwab criticizes authors for continuing to deny queer characters happy endings
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What is the Furiosa rating? Our predictions on the next Mad Max Saga's tenor
A lovely but bloody day.
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V.E. Schwab wishes Buffy the Vampire Slayer had more diverse queer representation
Bestselling fantasy author V.E. Schwab talks why it’s so important to have a wide variety of queer characters in pop culture
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Is DC's Amanda Waller actually a villain: Revisiting the Wall ahead of Trinity of Evil and Suicide Squad's big 2024 plans
Could the woman behind DC's Task Force X and other manipulative plans mean well?
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The Scream cast rank their favorite films in the franchise
The Scream cast reveal their favorite films from the beloved horror series
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Harriet Tubman and her iconic story is coming to comics with Joe Illidge
"I think [adaptation] is freeing in the sense I have clarity on that." writer and editor Joseph P. Illidge
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The evolution of The Walking Dead's Daryl Dixon, according to actor Norman Reedus himself
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is back for season 2
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Members Access | Spectacular Spider-Man co-creator Greg Weisman on his return to the Spider-Verse in Peter/Miles team-up project
Spectacular Spider-Men won't be a continuation of the hit animated series, but Greg Weisman believes it will recapture the feel of the beloved cartoon.
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San Diego Comic-Con 2024 tickets are already sold out - but there's already a rough date for the 2025 tickets
Unless you were quick on the draw last month, you missed your chance to get SDCC 2024 tickets
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We asked the Percy Jackson and the Olympians cast how much of the books they've read (if any)
"Specifically the first five books. Yeah. I've read the next five one time. So, I know everything about the first five books."
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How Rick Riordan worked with Disney+'s Percy Jackson creators to stay true to the books (while being open to inspiration and creativity)
"There was never a conversation with Rick and Becky where there was any sense of this must or must not be." says Jon Steinberg
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Netflix's Yu Yu Hakusho doubles down on what was great about the anime
Sometimes, you just wanna see characters punch each other really hard.
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Marvel's long-time executive editor doesn't think cheaper comics will bring in younger readers
And he's got a Spider-Man story from the 90s to prove it
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The Kung Fu Panda 4 trailer is here, and it's got star power
Viola Davis, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, and of course, Jack Black gear up for the latest entry into the DreamWorks animated franchise
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Editor Joe Illidge goes behind the curtain on the comic book industry
"[We need to] negotiate a better relationship." writer and editor Joseph P. Illidge says
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I tried everything on the IHOP x Wonka menu - Here are my thoughts
Yes, there was a moment when I couldn't go any further, but that was the off-menu milkshakes (shiver)
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Netflix's Wednesday star Fred Armisen continues the tradition of shaving his head to play Uncle Fester
"I wanted to do it right and not have a bald cap or anything" said the actor
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Rachel Smythe, Raina Telgemeier, and Kazu Kibuishi talk continuity in series writing
Three acclaimed graphic novelists discuss the challenges of creating long stories
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How Smallville started the superhero television revolution (You're welcome, Arrowverse!)
Is Smallville responsible for the current slate of superhero televisions shows? Michael Rosenbaum makes the case.
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Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special The Giggle ending explained
Doctor Who just finished its 60th Anniversary with the conclusion of David Tennant and Catherine Tate's story and the introduction of Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor
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Spy x Family's Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine dish on that Anya punching Damian meme and more
Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine discuss iconic moments from the hit anime series
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How Star Wars was (and is still) shaped by an RPG from the '80s
How a musty old RPG put a name to many of your favorite things from Star Wars
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5 weird (but still mostly heartwarming) comics Christmas specials to dive into this holiday season
Ready for some strange Christmas comics? Check out this list!
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How Michael Rosenbaum's disastrous audition for Smallville's Lex Luthor got him the part
How Smallville's Lex Luthor did everything wrong, but still got the part.
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Poll: What Christmas season movie release are you most excited about?
December is a big month for movie releases. What are you looking forward to most?
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Five Nights at Freddy's gift guide 2023: What to get for the animatronic lover in your life
Robes, replica badges, and, sure, maybe an action figure or two are ready to be stuffed in that stocking
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2000 AD editor Matt Smith on what makes the UK anthology unique in the comics field
It's not the fact that he's had literal nightmares about meeting his deadlines, unfortunately
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The Boy and the Heron ending explained
What happened as reality collapsed around the protagonists in : Miyazaki's animated masterpiece?
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After four failed attempts, its time we accept that Hayao Miyazaki will never stay retired
The Studio Ghibli legend still has more stories to tell.
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Members Access | Watch MCM's amateur cosplayers take the stage for a Cosplay Showcase
They're cosplayers of any age and skill level, and you can watch them strut their stuff from London's 2023 Comic Con
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Wednesday Addams is a ‘creepy little freak” according to Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega discusses the legacy and impact of Wednesday Addams
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Will Shrek 5 happen? Puss in Boots: The Last Wish likely holds the answer
You just can't keep a good ogre down (especially when there is profit on the horizon)
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In a career of great characters, the quintessential Phil Hartman role is in Kiki's Delivery Service
Hartman tragically died less than a week after the film's premiere.
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Marvel: Blade star Mahershala Ali is "sincerely encouraged" about film's future
The Moonlight actor gave an upbeat update on his re-introduction to the MCU as Marvel's legendary vampire killer
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Max lands exclusive A24 streaming rights, including Everything Everywhere All at Once, Priscilla, and Iron Claw
A new deal between A24 and Warner Bros. Discovery moves all of the studio's upcoming films to the streaming platform after their theatrical runs
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Popverse's best movies of 2023
There were some great movies out this year. Here are what we think are the best.
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The Penguin: Max releases 2024 sizzle real with new footage
If bad guys are your thing, Max might be the place for you next year
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Poll Results: What Our Flag Means Death spinoff would you want to watch the most?
If Our Flag Means Death doesn't get a season 3, what spinoff show would fans want to see the most?
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Inside Narwhal and Jelly's secret origin with creator Ben Clanton (and an exclusive preview of Book #9!)
Ever wonder where the idea for Narwhal & Jelly came from?
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Silent Night, Scary Night: 9 of the best Holiday Horror movies to keep your yuletide scary
It's not just the weather that's frightful this holiday season
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Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron is not an adaptation of the novel How Do You Live, but there is a connection
No, the movie isn't an adaptation of the novel - but they share a common goal, perhaps
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Tom Cruise: From Taps to Top Gun: Maverick - all his movies, ranked!
From Risky Business to Mission: Impossible, ranking every run, every outrageous stunt, and every cocky grin in Tom Cruise's filmography!
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Spoilers! | Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder ending explained
What was in the Wild Blue Yonder, and how did the Doctor and Donna fare?
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Spoilers! | DC have created the ultimate new Batman (and Bruce Wayne has some problems with it)
DC's Trinity of Evil will have a Dark(er) Knight of its very own after the events of Batman #140 this week
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Members Access | Batman's newest villains inspired by the Catholic Church and Michael Jackon in Rafael Grampá's Gargoyle of Gotham
Ahead of the launch of Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #2, Rafael Grampá unveils its two new supervillains
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Our Flag Means Death's Rhys Darby on whether fandom insight sways him
"The only fans that sway me are David Jenkins and the writers"
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Our Flag Means Death's Vico Ortiz on ship names, the death of [SPOILER], and training for fight scenes
Jim would enjoy being tied up, says Vico Ortiz
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When does Emerald Fennell's Saltburn hit streaming?
The movie, starring Barry Keoghan and produced by Margot Robbie, is currently in theaters, but it's hitting streaming soon
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Spoilers! | Is Marvel's Mystique trans? What we should learn from latest X-Men twist
Here's why everyone is talking about the revelation regarding Nightcrawler's origins.
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Liveblog! | Marvel's Gang War event: Follow along with the Spider-Man event panel live from Los Angeles Comic Con
Wanna know what's going on with Gang War? We do too
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Members Access | Dr. Stone anime creators discuss upcoming season 3 finale and "foreshadowing" the end of the entire series
In a roundtable interview with Popverse at Anime NYC, the creators of the Dr. Stone anime dish on adapting the bombastic New World arc.
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Barbenheimer: Barbie's Margot Robbie and Oppenheimer's Cillian Murphy finally face off, in person
Variety's Actors on Actors are always great pairings, but this one is particularly good
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Saltburn: Are Jacob Elordi's wings a callback to Clare Danes in Romeo + Juliet? We asked the costume designer
Sure it's Shakespeare, but it's different Shakespeare
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Ethan Hawke & other key castmembers answer the call to return in The Black Phone 2
A commerical and critical sucess, The Black Phone was based on a Hill short story of the same name from his collection 20th Century Ghosts
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Comics aren't dying, they're only changing says Marvel's executive editor Tom Brevoort
Brevoort, who's been with comics since 1989, adds some much-needed perspective in a negatively trending conversation
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Inside the D&D Dragonlance themed cosplay of Patterner Mage Cosplay, Needlework Category Winner at NYCC's Crown Championships
Find out more about what the judges saw behind the scenes to pick the winners in this incredible competition!
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Inside the Gears of War armor cosplay winner from NYCC Crown Championships with Supadezz
Find out more about what the judges saw behind the scenes to pick the winners in this incredible competition!
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Five Nights at Freddy's cosplayer ToxieKat talks about winning NYCC's Cosplay Central Crown Championships' FX category
Find out more about what the judges saw behind the scenes to pick the winners in this incredible competition!
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SPOILERS! | Inside the deft surprise that kicked off DC Comics' big event Titans: Beast World (and what it could mean for DC in 2024)
Yes, Gar Logan has gone rogue, but there's a missing ingredient no-one talked about ahead of time
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What does the Sandman sound like? Tom Sturridge explains how he created Morpheus' voice (with Neil Gaiman's help, of course)
What does Morpheus sound like? Not like Batman, according to the actor
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Spoilers! | Marvel just made a seismic change to the origin of the X-Men's Nightcrawler and Mystique
Marvel has a huge twist regarding Nightcrawler’s real parents.
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Amanda Waller is shaping up to be THE big bad of DC Universe in 2024
Forget the rest of the Trinity of Evil; Waller is the most dangerous character in the current DCU
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Meet Say No To Scrunchies, NYCC's Cosplay Central Crown Championships' third-place winner
Find out more about what the judges saw behind the scenes to pick the winners in this incredible competition!
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Maybe we shouldn't be too surprised that Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Agents of SHIELD aren't MCU canon (yet)
In an era of multiverses, what is canon, anyway?
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Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge is the dystopian reality thrill that you've worried about
It's very exciting to watch the reality show version of Squid Game (That's maybe not a good thing, though)
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Cat Kid Comic Club is the perfect gift for the kid (and adult) in your life who wants to make comics
Dav Pilkey's Cat Kid Comic Club series dives deep into the existential and practical concerns of making art
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Meet Vee Cosplay, the NYCC 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships second-place winner
Find out more about what the judges saw behind the scenes to pick the winners in this incredible competition!
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Members Access | Watch The Witcher 3 cast spill (some amount of) tea at MCM Comic Con 2023
Doug Cockle, Denise Gough, Jaimi Barbakoff, John Schwab Steven Hartley, and Katie McGuinness came to London for a... Draw Off? See it here
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Our Flag Means Death cast reveals which shows they would like to crossover with
The Our Flag Means Death cast pitch some fun television crossover ideas
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Will James Gunn’s DC Universe include the Smallville cast? Michael Rosenbaum has hopes
Michael Rosenbaum discusses the possibility of the Smallville cast appearing in James Gunn’s DC Universe.