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Will Eisner's A Contract with God is going… to Broadway?
Will Eisner's classic graphic novel A Contract with God is getting the Broadway musical treatment
September 01, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Adapting to an industry that's getting worse: Dave Scheidt on the illusion of 'breaking in'
Dave Scheidt on why 'staying in' the industry should be the focus, not 'breaking in'
August 31, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Gender Queer obscenity lawsuit dismissed by Virginia judge
A Virginia circuit court judge rules that the lawsuit against Maia Kobabe and publisher Oni-Lion Forge was flawed on multiple levels
August 30, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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The confusing case of DC's Hispanic Heritage Month Kyle Rayner cover
What went wrong: How DC's Hispanic Heritage Month Kyle Rayner came to be (but was never meant to be)
August 30, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Confronting racism in cartoons: A retrospective of the work of Brumsic Brandon Jr. and Barbara Brandon-Croft at the Billy Ireland
Highlighting the work of Brumsic Brandon Jr. and Barbara Brandon-Croft at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum
August 30, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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"Being different is your power": Con O'Neill, Nathan Foad, and Kristian Nairn talk perseverance at Emerald City Comic Con
A quick peek at the Con O’Neill, Nathan Foad, and Kristian Nairn Our Flag Means Death panel
August 25, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Jeffrey Dean Morgan is just one of The Boys (Well, he will be starting next season)
The man behind Negan and the Comedian is joining the cast of Amazon's superhero satire with its fourth season
August 25, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Report: Batgirl to receive 'funeral screenings' on Warner Bros. lot
The Leslie Grace-starring vehicle introducing the big screen Barbara Gordon will be screened in unfinished form for cast and crew
August 25, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Netflix's The Umbrella Academy has been renewed for a fourth and final season
The Umbrella Academy will return, one last time
August 25, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Warner Bros shifts release dates for Aquaman 2 and Shazam 2
Fans are going to have to wait even longer to watch the return of Jason Momoa and Zachary Levi as their iconic alter egos.
August 24, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Celebrate the winners of ECCC 2022's Cosplay Central Championships of Cosplay!
The winners and photos of the amazing costumes from the Cosplay Central Championships of Cosplay tournament at Emerald City Comic Con 2022
August 24, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Diamond Comic Distributors signs four comic publishers to new exclusive Deluxe Tier deal
Titan Comics, ABLAZE Publishing, AfterShock Comics, and Frank Miller Presents are newly Deluxe at Diamond
August 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Former Marvel CCO Joe Quesada files trademark for a new comics brand
Joe Quesada is beginning a new chapter in his life post-Marvel, and he promises it'll be "amazing"
August 23, 2022
Chris Arrant
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British convention ICE canceled just weeks ahead of its 2022 event
The Birmingham show was permanently shuttered due to economic concerns, says founder
August 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Spoilers!The secret history of DC's Arkham Asylum (and the Arkham family) revealed in Batman's new Detective Comics run opener
Ram V and Rafael Albuquerque’s run on Detective Comics begins with shocking revelations about Gotham City’s most infamous family, the Arkhams
August 23, 2022
Sam Stone
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Monica Rambeau finally gets to shine in her first solo comic book series this December
Monica Rambeau: Photon sees the longtime Avenger have her first miniseries in 40 years
August 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Crime writers Alex Segura and Rob Hart team with Joe Eisma for Blood Oath at Amazon's Comixology Originals
The five-issue series will also feature Joe Eisma on art.
August 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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SheProp! celebrates female, non-binary, and transgender cosplayers by building a supportive cosplay community
SheProp! is an inclusive community for people of marginalized genders of all levels of cosplay expertise
August 22, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Amazon streaming device users faced difficulties streaming House of the Dragon debut on HBO Max
Hoping to watch the Game of Thrones prequel via Amazon Fire TV last night? You were probably out of luck
August 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Star Trek Day returns, going head-to-head with Disney+ Day
Boldly going up against with Disney, but hey - Star Trek had the date first!
August 22, 2022
Chris Arrant
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"Everybody hates something" Peter Bagge describes how he named his classic alternative comic
A look inside the 30 Years of Hate panel at Emerald City Comic Con
August 22, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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The Lord of the Rings franchise rights acquired by owner of Dark Horse Comics & THQ Nordic
After all... why shouldn't someone buy the Lord of the Rings franchise?
August 21, 2022
Chris Arrant
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These are the droids you're looking for-- Lego droids, that is, at Emerald City Comic Con
Lara and Shawn Steele build working droids out of Lego
August 20, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Beyondtopia Legends brings Indonesian folklore & heroes into modern superheroics
A new superhero universe begins in Beyondtopia Legends comic book series
August 19, 2022
Chris Arrant
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An exclusive first look inside Marvel's New Mutants 40th anniversary special
Inside September's New Mutants #30
August 19, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Visit Emerald City Comic Con's Brick Nation to see scenes from all corners of pop culture in Lego form
Yes, there is a giant Lego Galactus
August 19, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Iconic comics inker, artist, and painter Tom Palmer passes away at age 80
The beloved inker of titles including Avengers, Star Wars, and many more, has died aged 80
August 19, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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DC recruits Geoff Johns to usher in a 'New Golden Age' with JSA and Stargirl comic book titles
Geoff Johns makes a big return to DC Comics with the most comics work he's done for them in over a decade
August 18, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Creepshow welcomes Francesco Francavilla, Ariela Kristantina, more
Ariela Kristantina, Jorge Corona, L Marlow Francavilla, and Francesco Francavilla join Skybound's Creepshow anthology
August 18, 2022
Chris Arrant
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WildCATS, Stormwatch, and more are back for DC's Wildstorm revival this November
Oh, and there's more classic Batman/Spawn coming than we knew, as well.
August 18, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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A bloody puzzle: Inside the DC reinvention of the Riddler from new Batman one-shot
As Batman’s greatest foes are reimagined by DC’s One Bad Day specials, The Riddler receives a particularly terrifying makeover
August 18, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Alfred Pennyworth... alive? Looking at something DC is teasing for Batman vs. Robin
Alfred Pennyworth died four years ago, and the Bat-family found a way to move on - but what if he was to return?
August 17, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel relaunches Fantastic Four as a throwback to '60s Star Trek style stories
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl writer will bring a new intimacy to Marvel's First Family
August 17, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marc Silvestri's Batman/Joker adult-oriented comic is re-announced with a late 2022 debut
The seven-issue mini by the X-Men artist and Cyber Force creator launches in November
August 17, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law gives us a peek into an MCU that actually talks about other events in the MCU
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law references the rest of the MCU more than any other MCU installment
August 17, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Longstanding kids graphic novel publisher Papercutz acquired by Mad Cave
Battlecats publisher Mad Cave Studios acquires Papercutz in a move to reach younger audiences
August 16, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Star Wars' Rogue One returning to theaters, alongside special footage from new Disney+ series Andor
Disney+ Andor footage to be screened alongside special Rogue One return to movie theaters
August 16, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Is HBO Max turning into HBO Min? As it lays off 14% of staff, looking ahead to the streaming service's future
What will HBO Max be like in 2023?
August 15, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Meet the new CW: New owners lay out a vision for network's future (and who it wants to watch it)
Nexstar Media Group to take ownership of The CW and shift flailing network's streaming strategy
August 15, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Be there at C2E2 2022 from anywhere with Popverse's liveblogs, reports, interviews, and streaming panels
Popverse editor-in-chief Chris Arrant's favorite con is C2E2 (and he'll tell you all about it if you ask!)
August 15, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Iconic Star Wars replica maker Bryan Ono has passed away
EFX Collectibles CEO/president Bryan Ono has died
August 11, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Tickets for Magic: The Gathering 30th anniversary convention Magic 30 on-sale now
It's time for a gathering with Magic 30 - a convention by Wizards of the Coast and ReedPop
August 11, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Phoo Action revives a rare piece of comics history from Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett
The missing link between Tank Girl and Gorillaz will be available for rediscovery this winter.
August 11, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel relaunches Deadpool comic this November promising comedy, romance, murder, and body horror - maybe all at once?
Alyssa Wong and Martin Coccolo are the creative team for the new Deadpool title
August 11, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Mass layoffs leave a skeleton crew at Valiant Entertainment
One estimate suggests that only three or four staffers remain at the company
August 10, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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The Flash star Ezra Miller arrested for felony burglary
According to Vermont police, Ezra Miller was caught on surveillance stealing alcohol from a Vermont home
August 08, 2022
Chris Arrant
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From 'Why Not' to 'What If?': Chris Claremont on other projects that never happened
The veteran Marvel writer shares more about his unexpectedly controversial Friday night panel
August 08, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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UpdateIs the Punisher making his MCU return soon? Jon Bernthal's co-star Rosario Dawson says so (then said 'no')
During her C2E2 Spotlight panel, the Night Nurse actor seemed to suggest that Jon Bernthal would be coming back with a new series.
August 08, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Neil Gaiman and Allan Heinberg discuss the difficulties of adapting the diner episode of Netflix's Sandman
Chatting adaptation, diner menus, and more
August 08, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Rosario Dawson hints at new DC animated project during panel at C2E2
During her spotlight panel at C2E2, Rosario Dawson hinted at a DC project she's currently working on
August 07, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Marvel launches ongoing Mary Jane and Black Cat comic this winter
This holiday season, Peter Parker gets the best gift: a new comic teaming his exes.
August 07, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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New Spider-Man series to debut in Shonen Jump
Spider-Man returns to manga with a Shōnen Jump series
August 06, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Donny Cates returns to Venom after a year away
At a closed door VIP event at C2E2, Donny Cates hinted at a new unannounced Venom project
August 06, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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New Warner Bros. Discovery boss says that DC is "top of the list" in terms of priorities for the new company
There is a new 10 year plan in place for DC movies, says CEO David Zaslav.
August 04, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Lady Gaga confirms she's co-starring in the Joker sequel film
The Bad Romance singer Lady Gaga could be heading towards another bad romance as Harley Quinn in a sequel to 2019's award-winning Joker film
August 04, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Did Oni Press fire two of its owners? Inside the complicated ownership and leadership of the comics publisher
Insight on who really owns Oni Press
August 04, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Amazing Spider-Man #900 pays homage to Peter Parker’s long road (getting from there to here)
But where is the web-wing?
August 04, 2022
Rebecca Oliver Kaplan
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Joker: Folie à Deux gets a release date for Fall 2024
Todd Phillips's Joker sequel to be released in Fall 2024
August 03, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Batgirl directors respond to the movie's surprise cancellation
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah say that they're "saddened and shocked by the news" in an Instagram post.
August 03, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law moved to Thursdays, avoiding Star Wars' Andor
The newly released trailer showcases Jennifer Walters training with Smart Hulk to manage her powers
August 03, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Oni Press confirmed to exhibit at Emerald City Comic Con after SDCC cancellation, layoffs, staff exits
The beginning of a new era for Oni Press?
August 03, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Netflix's Sandman actor Mason Alexander Park calls Desire a "dream role"
Popverse had a chance to chat with Mason Alexander Park who plays Desire in Netflix's Sandman
August 03, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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What is Marvel Studios planning for D23 Expo?
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is already teasing new announcements for the Disney event, and we have some guesses as to what that means.
August 02, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Doctor Strange's alt-universe may return, hints Marvel costume designer
MCU's Illuminati (and their alt universe) could be returning, according to Marvel costume designer
August 02, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Report: Batgirl movie shelved at Warner Bros. Discovery, with no plans for release
The $90 million Batgirl feature, directed by Ms. Marvel's Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, was in post-production when the reported decision was made
August 02, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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SPOILERS!DC's Clockwork Killer revealed as classic Batman family member [REDACTED] as Flashpoint Beyond enters final act
Flashpoint Beyond’s gruesome murder mystery Is solved
August 02, 2022
Sam Stone
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Game of Thrones Fan Convention updates its schedule, adds Kit Harrington as guest
If you like Game of Thrones and you're in LA this December, you're in luck.
August 02, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Another Oni Press staffer reveals what's going on inside company, and how the public statement "reaped the whirlwind of their failure"
A staffer shares their take on what's happening at the troubled publisher
August 02, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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TrailerLatest Andor trailer highlights birth of the Star Wars rebellion (and hides a 3-week delay)
Witness the birth of the Star Wars rebellion in the latest Andor trailer
August 01, 2022
Chris Arrant
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The Flash to end its run on the CW with 2023's ninth season
The long-running superhero show will exit with a shortened 13-episode season
August 01, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Netflix's Sandman actor Vivienne Acheampong delves into her character's relationship with Dream
Vivienne Acheampong chats with Popverse about Dream and the Dreaming
August 01, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Oni Press' top remaining publishing figure exits the company following lay-offs
Oni Press' associate publisher Michelle Nguyen is the latest to leave the company
August 01, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Netflix's Sandman actor Boyd Holbrook had to get comfortable with confidence to play the Corinthian
Boyd Holbrook cites his character's confidence as "something that I had to get comfortable with"
August 01, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek's Uhura and NASA's foremost ambassador, dies at age 89
Beloved actor, singer, and philantropist Nichelle Nichols, best known for her portrayal as Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek TV and film franchises, has died at the age of 89
July 31, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Gwendoline Christie was inspired by Gustav Dore's prints for her role in Netflix's Sandman
At San Diego Comic Con, Sandman actor Gwendoline Christie shared how she prepared to play Lucifer in Sandman
July 29, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Max Headroom is coming back into our lives and onto our screens
Matt Frewer's iconic '80s artificial intelligence will be making an unexpected comeback soon
July 29, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Disney+ series I Am Groot features a James Gunn voice cameo
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn makes a surprise cameo in Disney+ I Am Groot animated short
July 29, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Tapas Media hit by major layoffs as company "pivots"
One of the leading webcomics platforms is rocked by "unexpected" cuts as part of a corporate pivot by parent company
July 29, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Sandman's Jenna Coleman looked towards Keanu Reeves' Constantine for inspiration for her character
Jenna Coleman discusses Johanna Constantine and playing a rogue
July 28, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Stephen Graham Jones scares us again with exclusive clip from his new horror tale The Babysitter Lives
One of horror's most acclaimed author's drops his own take on the classic babysitter horror story August 9
July 28, 2022
Matthew Jackson
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Why are people talking about a 2019 article about Superman movies, anyway?
Social media is abuzz about a story concerning Warner Bros' plans for Superman - but it's three years old.
July 27, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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DC revisits 'Death of Superman' with new special event and the original creators Dan Jurgens, Louise Simonson, more
Dan Jurgens talks to Popverse about the revival of 'Death of Superman'
July 27, 2022
Ashley V. Robinson
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Watch Baaba Maal and Massamba Diop's magnetic performance in Marvel Studios' Hall H panel
Vocalist Baaba Maal and tama drummer Massamba Diop bring us into the world of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
July 27, 2022
Chris Arrant
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A play inspired by the life of Batman co-creator Bill Finger will debut in three cities this year, including New York City
Bill Finger: Rise of the Bat will come to New York City right before New York Comic Con in October
July 27, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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The director of the next Avengers movie (as well as three others) has been named by Marvel Studios
One returning MCU director, and three new faces to Marvel Studios' Phase 5 and Phase 6 plans
July 26, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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The MCU Namor surfaces in the first Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer
The Black Panther sequel Wakanda Forever makes a big impact at San Diego Comic Con
July 24, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo to take on Batman - with Spawn thrown into the mix as well
After 28 years, Batman and Spawn plan a reunion this December
July 24, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Miss Minutes will be back for Loki season 2, confirms Tara Strong
Loki Season 2 will feature fan favorite Miss Minutes!
July 24, 2022
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Two new Avengers films announced: Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars
Avengers 5 and 6 are happening!
July 24, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Captain America: New World Order, Thunderbolts, more comprise full Phase 5 MCU schedule for Marvel Studios
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has laid out the complete Phase 5 schedule
July 24, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Netflix's Sandman lures the comics' iconic cover artist Dave McKean back for more
Dave McKean is returning to the Sandman franchise
July 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Jonathan Hickman is creating "The Sandman for the Marvel Universe"
Former X-Men head writer has big plans with Valerio Schiti and Marvel in 2023
July 23, 2022
Chris Arrant
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First Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania poster reveals Cassie Lang's costume look (and more Kang!)
The power trio of Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Cassie Lang from Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania
July 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel's Avengers of the past, the present, and the multiverse assemble for "the biggest Avengers saga in Marvel history"
Avengers writer Jason Aaron is culminating his run with a saga drawn by Ultimates artist Bryan Hitch
July 23, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Star Trek TV crossover coming in 2023 with Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks
Strange New Worlds meets Lower Decks in a 2023 Star Trek special event
July 23, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Raybearer author Jordan Ifueko taking over Marvel's Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur comics franchise
Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur have a new ongoing Marvel Comics series
July 23, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Is Iron Man obsolete? Tony Stark asks the question this November
Marvel celebrates 650 issues of Iron Man with Iron Man #25 (let us explain!)
July 23, 2022
Chris Arrant
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DC Comics announces new Superman YA graphic novel by Sina Grace
DC has announced Superman: The Harvest of Youth, which will be on sale October 3
July 23, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Black Adam sneak peek from Hall H gives a more electrifying look at the Rock's DC anti-hero
Meet DC's new cinematic superhero Black Adam.... just don't call him a hero
July 23, 2022
Chris Arrant
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The Shazam! family shines in first Shazam!: Fury of the Gods trailer
The first trailer for Zachary Levi's Shazam! sequel from DC and New Line Cinema
July 23, 2022
Chris Arrant