Chris Arrant
Editor-in-Chief
Chris Arrant is the Popverse's Editor-in-Chief. He has written about pop culture for USA Today, Life, Entertainment Weekly, Publisher's Weekly, Marvel Entertainment, Newsarama, TOKYOPOP, Cartoon Brew, Bleeding Cool, Comic Shop News, and CBR. He is the author of the book Modern: Masters Cliff Chiang, co-authored Art of Spider-Man Classic, and contributed to Dark Horse/Bedside Press' anthology Pros and (Comic) Cons. He has acted as a judge for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, the Harvey Awards, and the Stan Lee Awards. (He/him)
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This is like a cartoon come to life
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Yellowstone's Cole Hauser is being sued by show's creator over branding (of coffee, that is)
Rip Wheeler and the Duttons wouldn't have handled it like this, I don't think.
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The Gunn brothers are reuniting in James' new DC playground
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Stranger Things season 5 to begin filming in 4 weeks for hopeful 2025 return
Return to Hawkins with the Stranger Things final season
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Netflix is number one - but not in movies and TV.
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Upcoming movies: All of the major films coming soon to theaters and streaming services
Coming soon - all the major new movies on the horizon to watch at home or in the theater
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You're not wrong, the Marvel movies have lost something along the way says Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow says what we're all thinking about the MCU - "I can't keep track of who's what."
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Popverse's best comics of 2023
Here's which comics we loved reading this year
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The surviving family of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange co-creator Steve Ditko have reached a deal with Marvel.
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Characters are once again welcome, as USA Network preps to revive the 'Blue Sky' magic of Suits, Burn Notice, Psych, and more
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The artist of Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor is on his own last days as a Marvel & DC superhero artist.
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Kickstarter loses its head of comics after an abbreviated 6-month stint
Kickstarter's head of comics Bryce Gold just headed out after just six months on the job.
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You vs. the Multiverse (with a few more You's on your side) in upcoming Army of One OGN
Carrie Taylor, Carrie Taylor, Carrie Taylor, and Carrie Taylor are teaming up in Army of One.
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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 voices of Avatar: The Last Airbender's Aang, Katara, Zuko, and Sokka are coming to Emerald City Comic Con 2024 in Seattle
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Marvel rushes What If...? comics collection back into stores ahead of Disney+ season 2 premiere
Imagine Aunt May bit by a radioactive spider, then read how Marvel thinks it would've played out
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What's a Mad Max Saga without Rockatansky?
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Gwenevere, Fallon, and Tamara are back - and they've changed (just like you!)
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Inside Amazon Prime Video's "extreme" body horror follow-up to Invincible
Scott Snyder talks about the upcoming Amazon Prime video animated series Wytches.
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Homelander steps into the White House's Oval Office in first The Boys season 4 trailer
The Boys season 4 trailer is just as NSFW as you'd expect
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King Kong gets a baby brother (and a robot arm) in first Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire trailer
Godzilla and Kong have a bigger threat to worry about now
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Comic conventions: a comprehensive guide of all of the upcoming major comic cons
There are comic conventions happening weekly around the world - here's a list of many of them, so you can make plans to be there yourself!
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Marvel re-signs Dan Slott to exclusive deal - 20 years and running
The most prolific Spider-Man author ever is sticking with Marvel
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The final season The first look at the last voyages of Star Trek: Discovery in season 5
Burnham, Saru, Tilly, and the rest of the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery return for for an epic finale
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UK's best cosplayer crowned in Cosplay Central Crown Championships at MCM Birmingham
Meet the first, second, and third place winners of MCM Birmingham's UK Qualifiers for the Cosplay Central Crown Championships
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Marvel is celebrating a Spider-Man Miles Morales milestone in March 2024
This March 2024, Miles Morales' proverbial hometown - Marvel Comics- is celebrating Rio Morales' baby boy in a big way, with a big number.
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Marvel is getting into the Five Nights at Freddy's fun
Marvel and FNAF - both are a magical place for kids and grown-ups alike, where fantasy and fun come to life.
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The CCXP dates for 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil have been confirmed (and we want to go!).
Who wants us to go to CCXP in 2024?
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Witness the fall of the House of the Dragon in Max's first season 2 trailer
Fire and blood, blood and fire in the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon season 2 trailer
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Strangers in Paradise's Terry Moore says Twitter / X is censoring his artwork
It could hang in a museum, but it can't hang on Twitter/X apparently
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The 2024 Los Angeles Comic Con dates put it right next to New York Comic Con
Popverse is going to be extra busy in the fall of 2024
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DC Comics' second-longest running exclusive creator Ivan Reis exits to start his own horror comics
The artist of some of DC's biggest hits of the 21st century is leaving to bet on himself.
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Watch the first trailer for Fallout - the video game turned Amazon Prime Video TV show
Fallout is the end of the world you've been waiting for.
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Hack/Slash's new writer/artist Zoe Thorogood is coming to a con dressed as her character Cassie Hack
Zoe Thorogood is one of the world's best comic creators -- and now cosplayers
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What does Furiosa drive? Looking at the new (old!) Mad Max car
That's not the War Rig from Mad Max: Fury Road, but its like another car from that movie
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Once again, Brazil's CCXP is the biggest comic convention in America
Yes, even bigger than San Diego Comic Con and New York Comic Con.
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All the upcoming TV shows on streaming and broadcast television
Your next big streaming or broadcast TV favorite can be found here.
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Upcoming superhero & comic-based TV release dates for Marvel, DC, Prime Video, Netflix, and more
For upcoming superhero TV shows and upcoming superhero TV seasons from Marvel, DC, My Hero Academia, The Boys, and more!
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Furiosa races onto the screen in the first trailer for the Mad Max: Fury Road prequel
Anya Taylor-Joy will tell the "odyssey" of Fury Road's breakout hero in this new Saga
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There is now a Dwayne McDuffie Genius Grant Award (as there should be!)
Now you can pay it forward, just like Dwayne McDuffie did
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Spoilers! The one scene from Dr. Stone: New World that the animators hated to do
The Dr. Stone animators aren't as stone-faced as their characters.
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Money Heist's Berlin is back and he's bringing Raquel Murillo and Alicia Sierra
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Dr. Stone isn't like other shōnen anime and manga, according to show creators
"We’re handling slightly different themes and tastes than other shonen manga styles"
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Marvel & Lucasfilm heard you, and are lowering the price of Star Wars: Mace Windu comics
Marvel Comics' upcoming Star Wars: Mace Windu is less expensive than you thought (or Marvel planned!).
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The next Dr. Stone episodes will be even "bigger" says team as they prepare for season 3 finale
Dr. Stone director Shuhei Matsushita, producer Shusuke Katagiri, and character designer Yuko Iwasaa talks about season 3 and what's next.
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Marvel Studios has a new plan for the Avengers: Kang Dynasty movie, beginning with a new writer
Marvel drops Ant-Man 3 writer from its next Avengers film in favor of the Lok showrunner
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Marvel: Ahead of What If season 2, watch the MCU in order (we'll even tell you which order is best)
Want to (re-)visit the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but don't know where to start?
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Upcoming superhero movies: What's coming soon from Marvel, DC, and other superhero films
Every release date for upcoming superhero films from Marvel, DC, Sony/Columbia, Netflix, Amazon, and more
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Marvel & DC need more "experimentation" and "flexibility" to take "big swings" says Scott Snyder
"There are forces at work with Marvel and DC that really are out of our control."
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Popverse annual memberships are now $15 off, but only for a limited time.
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Re-watch the ending to the Marvels and prepare for what's next.
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Watch live! Watch AMC's The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon NYCC 2023 panel now!
The Walking Dead returned to New York Comic Con. Brought to you by Tumblr. Welcome back.
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What would Our Flag Means Death be like without Taika Waititi?
Blackbeard's story may have reached his "natural end," but the show has not
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ND Stevenson is "afraid" (and excited) with the idea of telling trans stories
"What are the stories that haven't been told?" Stevenson says, "It’s a whole new world I’m really excited about. Like, stop being afraid. Just do it."
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Superman: Legacy appears to be raising up the best Superman comics with it
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Scream star Melissa Barrera fired from the next movie after Israel-Hamas War comments
Scream queen Melissa Barrera spoke out against the Israel-Hamas War, and reportedly lost her job as a result
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Check your watch history, and share with us the best TV shows of 2023
Whether you're watching through streaming, cable, or rabbit ears, we want to know your best TV shows of 2023
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Mark Millar mulls return to Marvel & DC for one more run
Hot on the heels of Millar saying Marvel & DC should pay more, he's openly talking about returning
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Although comics love to end on cliffhangers, we can't wait any longer to begin determining the best comics of 2023.
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Titans: Beast World - inside the one-time teen heroes and their first DC event ever
Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, and Travis Moore bring you Titans: Beast World
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Vote Now! Were there any great movies in 2023? YEAH! So which were your favorites?
There can be only one - but we are all about runners-up - in the best movies of 2023 list we're making.
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Best anime on Netflix: your guide to what to watch or binge as you see fit!
The best anime Netflix has to offer.
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DC's Black Label Superman book by Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch is back on the schedule
Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor has been delayed again; sounds like someone Lex Luthor would do.
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Drawn by quest for fire, Iron Maiden is coming to comics
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London's big pop culture event of the fall was MCM Comic Con - and you can watch all the big panels here with Popverse
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DC's Super Sons, but evil - as Zod and Sinestro's bratty kids unite for Sinister Sons
From Super Sons to super Sinister Sons, with the kids of Zod and Sinestro
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Doctor Who herself, Jodie Whittaker, is coming to Seattle's ECCC 2024
Jodie Whittaker is coming to Emerald City Comic Con 2024, and Popverse Superfans can be first in line to meet her
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Back to life, back to con reality
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Mark Millar says if Marvel & DC paid more, there'd be better stories
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Love Netflix's Nimona? Creator ND Stevenson has "all these sequel ideas" they want to make for you
Nimona isn't your typical fantasy story - and that's why we love it so.
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'Defund the Police' style story coming to Judge Dredd and Mega-City One in 2024
Judge Dredd is delving into the heart of American satire (again).
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Jeff Lemire's Essex County TV show coming to US and UK (finally)
Jeff Lemire adapted his comic Essex County, and you might finally soon be able to see it
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All the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies ever - from Iron Man to The Marvels - ranked!
From Iron Man to Spider-Man, Wakanda to the Quantum Realm, Guardians of the Galaxy to Earth's mightiest heroes, here's our ranking of all the MCU films!
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Brie Larson: From Room to The Marvels- all her movies, ranked!
From Sleepover to Room, Scott Pilgrim to Captain Marvel, all the films of Brie Larson ranked!
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Han Solo's first wife, and more.
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DC and Jason Aaron are cooking up a "darker and scarier" version of Bizarro for 2024
Jason Aaron promises "the most Bizarro of all Bizarro stories".
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A Marvel reboot of The 'Nam? Jason Aaron wanted to, but Marvel said no (so he did it anyway)
Marvel Comics' Vietnam war comic almost had a reboot.
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It's official: Captain Marvel is now a Disney Princess
Pilot. Hero. Avenger. Princess. Who says you can't have it all?
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Comic-based movies sell comic books. Surprising, huh?
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Jason Todd returns to fight for Gotham's suburbs in Red Hood: The Hill
Batman: The Hill's Shawn Martinbrough returns for a sequel with Red Hood: The Hill
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The Godzilla and King Kong cinematic universe came to TV with Apple TV+'s Monach: Legacy of Monsters. The panel was brought to you by Tumblr. Welcome back.
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Spoilers! Marvel Studios' The Marvels ending explained
All the spoilers from the Marvels (but you should go see the movie too!)
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Spoilers! So, those The Marvels mid- and post-credits scenes were... I can't say here, SPOILERS!
Anything we say would be spoilers for The Marvels and the future of the MCU, so....
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The Marvels: The inside story on the new MCU royalty Prince Yan, played by Park Seo-joon
Probably the most intriguing new character in The Marvels.
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Move over Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman - DC has a new Trinity... of Evil
DC's Trinity has been hard to match, in-store or across the industry, but coming soon, another group will try
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A new Suicide Squad dream team is being recruited by Amanda Waller for a new 2024 comic
Who would be in an all-star Suicide Squad team? DC just asked Amanda Waller to decide
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Disney's Wish: The songs, the posters, release date, cast, and more about Disney's new animated film
An all new major Walt Disney Animation Studios film almost here
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Finally, a Legend of Zelda live-action movie is coming
Nintendo partners with former Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad to bring Zelda (and Link) to life
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She-Hulk: Marvel Studios hopes you'll like her art book even if it's almost two years after the show
Marvel delays the She-Hulk art book so much that retailers get it risk-free
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Marvel's Free Comic Book Day 2024 centers on Dracula & vampires vs. Avengers with Blood Hunt
It's gonna suck for Marvel heroes in 2024 with Blood Hunt
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Immortal Hulk sells out, with more Marvel reprints on its way
Immortal Hulk is living on two years after its end (and the creative fallout)
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Higher, Further, Faster... and coming soon to the MCU: The Marvels
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Over 100 of our favoritest cosplay from MCM Comic Con October 2023
Popverse becomes Pupverse with some dog cosplay (and human cosplay too).
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Invincible season 2 spotlights how a superhero becomes a great superhero according to co-showrunner
Is Mark Grayson good? Yes.... but not great. Yet.
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Chuck E. Cheese is reuniting his animatronic band after Five Nights at Freddy's success
Charles is in charge, and he's bringing the animatronic Munch's Make Believe Band back together for Chuck E. Cheese's fun centers
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Members Access Watch the rising stars of TTRPG play Sexy Battle Wizards at MCM!
Grant Howitt leads a TTRPG campaign of Sexy Battle Wizards with Liv Kennedy, Drakoniques, Edward Spence, Fiona K.T. Howat, and Zack FG.
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Members Access Watch Oxventure's latest D&D liveplay - filmed at MCM Comic Con!
Watch the ragtag team of brave-ish heroes (you know them as Corazon, Dob, Egbert, Merilwen and Prudence, joined by long-suffering Johnny Chiodini) on their latest adventure live, without a net.
