Interviews
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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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Jim would enjoy being tied up, says Vico Ortiz
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Members Access The Wire's David Simon talks about his return to life on the streets with Homicide spin-off graphic novel with Philippe Squarzoni
Homicide goes graphic: an exclusive interview with David Simon and Philippe Squarzoni on their new comic adaptation
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Marvel's Blood Hunt will be "a big deal for the Marvel Universe" promises Avengers writer Jed McKay
Jed MacKay tells us everything we need to know about Blood Hunt, Marvel’s next big event.
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Members Access Inside Invincible season 2 part 1 and the "ramifications" of those surprises, according to co-showrunner Simon Racioppa
Invincible showrunner Simon Racioppa on the harsh lessons Mark Grayson has to learn
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Members Access Inside the new comics and hybrid publisher PUG Worldwide with editor-in-chief John Barber
Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide is a new publisher founded by an all-star team of comic book legends.
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Gene Luen Yang on Books of Clash, identity, and finding your community
The second volume of Books of Clash hits shelves today
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Titans: Beast World will set up a new "status quo for the DC Universe" going forward
Writer Tom Taylor gives the Titans their biggest challenge yet in DC’s upcoming crossover event
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Thwip! Inside the secret origin of Marvel's Spider-Boy with Dan Slott ahead of his new comic book series
"I want to do this book forever," says Slott about the brand-new series featuring the brand-new Spider
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Members Only Adam Hughes and his quest to draw the most beautiful woman ever
"I'm still on this endless vision quest to draw the most beautiful woman and then she’s perfect and can belong to the ages"
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Ghosts: Mrs. Button's facial expressions literally hurt, says Martha Howe-Douglas
Martha Howe-Douglas confirmed that it takes a lot of muscle to be as disappointed as Mrs. Button
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The Fourth Wing official pronunciation guide, according to author/creator Rebecca Yarros
You've been saying Basgiath wrong the whole time, but don't worry Rebecca Yarros can help
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Sleeping dragons, illustration, and The Nutcracker with Natalie Andrewson
Illustrator Natalie Andrewson dives into her creative process
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Yuri Lowenthal breaks down gameplay, story, memes, and other surprises in Insomniac's Spider-Man 2
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Members Access Inside Mark Waid's massive DC plans (and they're only getting bigger)
Over one year since returning to DC Comics, Mark Waid unveils his growing plans in an interview with Popverse
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Mel Valentine Vargas on adapting Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass into a graphic novel
"I tried to keep the story as similar as possible to the original because it was already so good. It's a timeless book, really."
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Members Access Scott Snyder sizes up his creator-owned empire (and teases a return to superheroes)
In an interview at Baltimore Comic Con, Scott Snyder talks growing Best Jackett Press, launching DSTLRY, and more
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A chat with the editor of Frizzy (and a lot of your other favorite graphic novels)
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Claribel A. Ortega on Frizzy, learning to love your hair, and BookTok
An interview with the writer behind the Eisner-award winning Frizzy
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Members Access Michael Cho talks Jack Kirby, Darwyn Cooke, and the power of two tone coloring
Michael Cho pulls back the curtain on his art style, who he looks up to, and how he explains his job to his kids
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Members Access Lead, ink, and legacy: In conversation with artist Klaus Janson
"The bottom line is, it's always about storytelling"
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DC's Titans are becoming the premiere superteam of the DCU (sorry, Justice League)
Titans' Tom Taylor and Nicola Scott share how they're creating hero stories to inspire
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DC's upcoming Kneel Before Zod led writer Joe Casey to ask "how far should we go?"
From the man that brought you a pacifist Superman comes a "savage, evil bastard" Zod
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DC's Robin is now an A.I., as Ultraman creators revamp the Batman family in Justice Buster
As DC partners with Kodansha to reimagine its biggest characters in manga, Eiichi Shimizu unveils Batman: Justice Buster in an interview with Popverse
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psychedelic trek thr Sloane Leong returns to to the strikingly beautiful and surreal worlds of Prism Stalker with The Weeping Star
Returning to the world of Prism Stalker with Sloane Leong’s latest: The Weeping Star
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Members Access An afternoon with the archbishop of fun: In conversation with Howard Chaykin
"I'm not going to compete for the attention of an audience that is perfectly happy with a template"
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Humberto Ramos reveals his favorite comic book characters to draw
"Being that guy who never have, you know, a triumph alone ... that's something that I always relate to." Ramos says
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Congressman Robert Garcia on the Popular Arts Caucus, SDCC, and Superman
After his panel at this year's SDCC, Popverse had a chance to chat with Congressman Robert Garcia on his new initiative, his return to SDCC, and more
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And the best Naruto vs. Sasuke moment is...
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Black Adam writer Christopher Priest says Warner Bros. Discovery had heavy input - even on the jokes
Christopher Priest reflects on the themes and behind-the-scenes challenges in bringing the Black Adam maxi-series to life
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Members Access “Every day is a learning experience”: A conversation with the new IDW CEO Davidi Jonas
As IDW undergoes a "reset", we talk to the person who pressed the reset button: new IDW CEO Davidi Jonas
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Magic, mermaids, and misunderstood characters: Kat Leyh chats about her graphic novels
The cartoonist behind Snapdragon and Thirsty Memaids chats about her stories, style, and more
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Erik Burnham on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Saturday Morning Adventures becoming an ongoing series
“The response has been fantastic. People have been enjoying it."
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Members Access The massice Ice Cream Man interview with W. Maxwell Prince and Martin Morazzo you've always wanted
The creators behind Image Comics' long-running series Ice Cream Man go in-depth about the series
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"I'm finding where my place is in the world of comics": Rina Ayuyang isn't done with comics yet
The Ignatz- and Eisner-nominated Filipina American cartoonist talks about the low stakes and high rewards of her career in comics
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Popverse will host comics writer Scott Snyder for a live video AMA taking place Wednesday, May 24
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Maia Kobabe, in eir own words: The Gender Queer cartoonist talks about life and comics
Cartoonist Maia Kobabe talks about eir process, eir new book, and Gender Queer.
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A magical partnership: Evan Narcisse & Charles Stewart III talk Static Team-Up: Anansi
In an interview with Popverse, Evan Narcisse and Charles Stewart III talk reimagining a superhero team-up from Static Shock for comics for the first time
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Zelda herself, voice actor Patricia Summersett, talks about Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Zelda voice actor Patricia Summersett talks about Tears of the Kingdom and the chances of a Zelda movie
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In an interview with Popverse, Joshua Williamson provides a sneak peek at the upcoming DC crossover event Knight Terrors and its FCBD prologue.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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"Nick Lowe told me not to do any comic conventions after this issue comes out." Zeb Wells teases his plans for Amazing Spider-Man
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Comic creator Jason Loo explains the origin of Spider-Friend
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Reconnecting with the landmark comic strip Where I'm Coming From
Cartoonist Barbara Brandon-Croft reflects on her impact as the first Black woman to be syndicated in the mainstream press.
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COVID Cop: Dean Haspiel introduces a satirical hero for the pandemic era
Prolific comic book creator Dean Haspiel launches a Kickstarter campaign for COVID Cop, a blending social satire with pulp superhero action.
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Members Access Steve Lieber Sure is Creating Some Content
An interview with Justice Society and Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen artist Steve Lieber
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"I think that it's wide open!" Scholastic's David Saylor on the past and future of kids comics
David Saylor chats how he got into publishing, founding Scholastic's Graphix imprint, and what's coming next for kids comics
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The future of WEBTOON, according to its VP of content David Lee
Chatting with WEBTOON's Vice President of Content on what's in store for WEBTOON in 2023 and beyond
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The writer of Teen Titans: Robin has feelings about Damian Wayne and Dick Grayson
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Star Wars character Merrin from Jedi: Fallen Order revealed to be pansexual in Jedi: Battle Scars
Get to know The Fifth Brother in the new book between the Star Wars Jedi: video games with author Sam Maggs.
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Please don't be alarmed: Stephanie Williams is in demand and on a roll
How the writer of Nubia: Queen of the Amazons and Marvel's Voices Infinity Comic: The Family Snikt went from clinical lab work to comic book bylines
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The winners of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships quarter finals at ReedPop shows are coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to chase the Crown
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Meet SayoChuu, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships semi-finals from Wintercon, Latvia, is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
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My Hero Academia English voice cast talk season 6 and other anime roles
Did you know these My Hero Academia actors also voiced THESE anime roles?
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Meet LilithAdaryn, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships semi-finals from MondoCon, Hungary, is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
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How Shawn Martinbrough became a Jack of all comic trades
Popverse sits down with comic book artist and writer Shawn Martinbrough to talk about his comic book origins and how that informed his current career path.
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Meet Blink, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships semi-finals from Magnificon, Poland, is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
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Chris Palmer's The Fresh Prince Project relays the history and legacy of the iconic sitcom
In an interview with Popverse, journalist and author Chris Palmer tells the story of how Will Smith and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air became the princes of Hollywood, unpacking the history and legacy of the iconic Black sitcom.
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Meet AltF4cosplay, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from PAX Aus is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
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Meet Quee the Cosfailer, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Austria's Vienna Comic Con is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
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Meet Ludus Cosplay, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Comic Con Africa is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023
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Meet Matthew Barry, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Birmingham's MCM Comic Con is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
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Meet Alisyuon, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Madrid's Japan Weekend is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
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Members Access Finding peace in a violent world: Geof Darrow on Shaolin Cowboy’s eternal journey and cycle of violence
Geof Darrow on Shaolin Cowboy, his influences, and Komodo dragons
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Nikolas Draper-Ivey on Static: Shadows of Dakota, co-writing with Vita Ayala, and upping the stakes
Co-writer and artist Draper-Ivey chats about his return to Static
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Alex Segura talks inspirations behind his new book, and the future of his noir-comics hybrid
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Members Access Portrait of a Bastich: Simon Bisley and the longevity of Lobo
Legendary artist Simon Bisley to discuss Lobo's impact
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Dave Chisolm's Enter the Blue dives into the world of jazz, performance, creation, and obsession.
An interview with Dave Chisolm on his newest graphic novel Enter the Blue
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Members Access Into the psychoverse: Yanick Paquette talks The Incal and euro influences
"It's a partnership of creation with the people reading trying to figure out the story you’re telling"
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Batman ‘89 creators unpack their return to the world of Keaton’s Dark Knight
With Batman ‘89 collected into a gorgeous hardcover this past August, Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones talk about revisiting the classic cinematic take on the Dark Knight.
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Members Access All's well that's Rockwell: Mitch Gerads on the weight of midcentury influences
"It's all about trying to get that Norman Rockwell vibe that probably isn't real, but the ad artists made it look real."
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Ronald Wimberly chats Planet Ardbeg, form and function, and whisky cocktails
An interview with cartoonist and editor Ronald Wimberly
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Members Access 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mattson Tomlin & Lee Bermejo make A Vicious Circle in time-travel thriller for BOOM! Studios
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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
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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
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Chainsaw Man English dub cast and director discuss the "bloody" good series
“So just go werewolf mode, right?”
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Members Access 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
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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
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Barnard College's campus features a zine library that focuses on the work of women, nonbinary people, and trans men.
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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
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Mary Pope Osborne chats Magic Tree House, graphic novels, and literacy
Time travel and tree houses: An interview with Mary Pope Osborne
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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
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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
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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.
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Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo talk the road to Nightwing #100
"We wanted a timeless kind of look," Redondo says of Nightwing
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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.
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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.'"
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"I either need to walk away or I need to change my relationship with products"
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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
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Comics pioneer Denis Kitchen talks comics, history, and censorship at NYCC 2022
In conversation with one of comics' greatest living legends.
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Firing on all cylinders: Matthew Rosenberg on bringing WildCATS back (and into the DC Universe)
Matthew Rosenberg chats WildCATS, WildStorm, and writing action
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Members Access Ram V dishes on his comic book origins and evolution
In a spotlight interview, Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated comic book creator Ram V recounts how he started writing comics and reinvents himself throughout his career