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)

Star Wars Celebration 2023 tickets going on-sale this week (with some new Star Wars merchandise!)

Star Wars Celebration 2023 location and place announced
By Tiffany Babb
Assemble your own Star Wars fleet with Jazwares' new Micro Galaxy Squadron line

Including the most impressive 9-inch Millennium Falcon we've ever seen from Star Wars
By Chris Arrant
Relive the 'video nasties' days with The Nasty comic series from Vault

A group of friends make their own slasher film - and then realize they've brought a slasher to life in The Nasty
By Chris Arrant
The long-lost Marvel adaptation of the first two Planet of the Apes films returns in 2023

The Planet of the Apes returns into Marvel Comics' orbit for multiple new comics starting in 2023
By Chris Arrant
Star Wars' Ashley Eckstein talks about the power of the fan community

How Star Wars fans support Ashley Eckstein and how she supports them
By Chris Arrant
With Walking Dead: Clementine Book One on-sale now, Book Two now has a release date of October 2023

Zombies have a hunger for fresh meat - we have a hunger for more comics by Tillie Walden
By Chris Arrant
Bruce Campbell vows revenge in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness deleted scene

Pizza Poppa wants to return to the MCU, and who are we to say no?
By Chris Arrant
Ms. Marvel is Disney+'s biggest MCU hit yet for young adults and diverse audiences

Ms. Marvel is a hit for Generation Z, and the rest of us just need to catch up
By Chris Arrant
Conan the Barbarian cuts ties with Marvel Comics for a new publisher and a new series

Conan's owners find another partner for its comic publishing plans
By Chris Arrant
The Walking Dead: Clementine author Tillie Walden opens up about how she feels ahead of this week's big debut

"I feel excited. I feel a little nervous. It always is," says Tillie Walden of The Walking Dead: Clementine Book One's upcoming debut
By Chris Arrant
The Hollywood superhero Wonder Man is coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Marvel Comics' Wonder Man is finally getting his shot at Hollywood
By Chris Arrant
Tim Sale, one of comics' greatest storytellers, dies at age 66

The artist of Batman: The Long Halloween, Marvel's color series, Heroes, and more has sadly passed away.
By Chris Arrant
The Flash's hall of pain moments laid bare in Howard Porter's stunning Flashpoint Beyond #5 variant

Flashpoint Beyond #5 surfaces some raw moments from DC's past
By Chris Arrant
Own a piece of Star Wars history with Propstore's entertainment memorabilia live auction

Lightsabers, Yoda hands, Imperial helmets, scripts, and more Star Wars history - available this June from Propstore
By Chris Arrant
NFL Hall of Fame player Brian Dawkins shares the origin of his 'Weapon X' moniker, and shares a cover with his namesake Wolverine

Philadelphia Eagles legend Brian Dawkins shares the name he had before 'Weapon X', and what it means to be a fan and a celebrity
By Chris Arrant
Magic: The Gathering hosting a 30th anniversary convention this fall

It's time for a gathering with Magic 30 - a convention by Wizards of the Coast and ReedPop
By Chris Arrant
Superman returns home to remake Metropolis ahead of Action Comics #1050

Death? Alien slavery? That won't stop Superman (or DC) from celebrating 1050 issues
By Chris Arrant
Report: Lady Gaga in talks to play Harley Quinn for Joker sequel

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
By Chris Arrant
A new Teen Titans comic book series gives a hint at the big villains for HBO Max's Titans season 4

The Fearsome Five are coming to the live-action DC multiverse, according tot Titans United: Bloodpact
By Chris Arrant
Handle with care: Marvel & IDW comic books getting some extra TLC on their way to comic shops starting this week

Marvel & IDW's comic shop distributor is upgrading its shipping cartons
By Chris Arrant
MCU welcomes Ms. Marvel – everything on the Disney Plus show, release dates, trailer, cast, more

Ms. Marvel: Everything you need to know for the Disney Plus MCU show
By Chris Arrant
Justice Society comic book series coming with Black Adam movie

DC's original superhero team, the Justice Society, ahead of the Black Adam film
By Chris Arrant
Using The Walking Dead to teach STEM to girls, trans and non-binary youth

The Walking Dead is now being used to encourage STEM learning (and its fascinating!)
By Chris Arrant
Marvel has picked a new partner to get its comics into bookstores

And it could worry some comic industry folks
By Chris Arrant
DCEU's Black Adam film - Everything you need to know: trailers, release date, director, cast, and more

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson stars as the DCEU anti-hero Black Adam in the new film debuting in October
By Lauren Sisselman
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is a killer hero in first Black Adam trailer from DCEU

Meet DC's new cinematic superhero Black Adam.... just don't call him a hero
By Chris Arrant
Berserk publisher announces plans to resume series following death of creator Kentaro Miura

Kentaro Miura's co-workers, and a long-time friend, are chipping in to finish the Berserk saga
By Chris Arrant
Deadpool 3 writers re-confirm R-Rating: "this is not going to be the Disney-fied Deadpool"

The writers of the first two Deadpool films talk about returning and working with Disney
By Chris Arrant
Iconic Gundam and Macross artist Hidetaka Tenjin is coming to America for a secret new project

Meet Hidetaka Tenjin at Comic-Con International: San Diego
By Chris Arrant
Dr. Stone artist Boichi returning with a Webtoon crossover event

Dr. Stone's Boichi is doing a superhero style crossover event for Webtoon heroes (and some villains)
By Chris Arrant
The Sandman is coming to Netflix on August 5 (and we have a new trailer right now)

Return to the Dreaming with Netflix's adaptation of the Sandman comic by Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg, and Sam Keith
By Chris Arrant
The Addams Family's favorite child goes solo in Wednesday teaser trailer (sorry Pugsly)

Charles Addams' iconic comic strip continues to live on in Netflix's Wednesday
By Chris Arrant
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 recruits Borat 2's Maria Bakalova for "key role"

the MCU family is getting even bigger with the casting of Maria Bakalova
By Chris Arrant
How can a Lord of the Rings prequel TV show work without Hobbits? Meet the Harfoots

How they found a workaround from J.R.R. Tolkien's original text for a Lord of the Rings prequel
By Chris Arrant
Alice Oseman and Dav Pilkey are the most popular comic creators in the United States, according to the New York Times

Cat Kid Comic Club, Heartstopper, and Dog Man are the best-selling comics in the US right now
By Chris Arrant
How Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse influences MCU's Ms. Marvel

Teen heroes got to stick together
By Chris Arrant
DC unveils scope of Dark Crisis crossover event (27 issues in total!)

Following 'The Death of the Justice League,' the full scope of Dark Crisis becomes clear
By Chris Arrant
Report: Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige was once in serious talks about taking over the DC film division

Just Imagine if Kevin Feige created the DC Extended Universe
By Chris Arrant
Meet the big comic of the 2022 holiday season: Cat Kid Comic Club Vol. 4

Dav Pilkey's Cat Kid Comic Club returns this November and will be a prized gift to many children (and adults too!)
By Chris Arrant
DC is sending 10,000 copies of DC Pride 2022 anthology to US libraries

With more 2022 Pride Month initiatives planned with Hot Topic, Funko, and more
By Chris Arrant
Marvel Studios has "big names" on its wishlist for the Fantastic Four director

Who could direct the next Fantastic Four film? We have some ideas
By Chris Arrant
Marvel Comics' top executive Joe Quesada is leaving the company after 20+ years

One of the men who helped modernize Marvel Comics and build the basis of the MCU is leaving the company
By Chris Arrant
Star Wars Celebration 2022 Cosplay favorites from Saturday, May 28

Popverse has teamed with the Ticking Clock team to bring you the best cosplay of Saturday at Star Wars Celebration 2022
By Chris Arrant
Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, more to debut new projects on September 8 - Disney+ Day

Beginning with Tom Hanks' Pinnochio
By Chris Arrant
Commander Cody returns to duty for Star Wars: Bad Batch

Sometimes in war, it's hard to be the one who survives.
By Chris Arrant
Yoda, this is your life! Marvel working on Star Wars limited series chronicling his life from High Republic era to his last days

Cavan Scott, Nico Leon, and more plumb the depths of Yoda's life.
By Chris Arrant
Liveblog!

Star Wars Celebration Marvel Star Wars Comics panel

Popverse brings you live coverage from the Marvel Star Wars Comics panel at Star Wars Celebration
By Chris Arrant
Sabine Wren cast for Star Wars: Ahsoka, played by Natasha Liu Bordizzo

Sabine Wren (and some of her Star Wars Rebels crew) is coming to live-action
By Chris Arrant
Star Wars Celebration 2022 Cosplay favorites from Friday, May 27

Popverse has teamed with the Ticking Clock team to bring you the best cosplay of Thursday at Star Wars Celebration 2022
By Chris Arrant
Star Wars' Cal Kestis returns in Jedi: Survivor - the first details, the first trailer, more

A sequel to 2019's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is on its way.
By Chris Arrant
Static, Lois Lane, and Harley Quinn starring in their own solo graphic novels in 2023

Three new DC young adult OGNs starring Harley Quinn, Lois Lane, and Static coming in 2023
By Chris Arrant
Star Wars Celebration 2022 Cosplay favorites from Thursday, May 26

Popverse has teamed with the Ticking Clock team to bring you the best cosplay of Thursday at Star Wars Celebration 2022
By Chris Arrant
A first look at the next Indiana Jones film, and the new 2023 release date

Grab your whip, grab your fedora - Indiana Jones returns in 2023
By Chris Arrant
This is the way to the Mandalorian Experience at Star Wars Celebration

Popverse was among the first into The Mandalorian Experience, check out our awesome gallery
By Chris Arrant
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"The Impossible Dream": DC World's Finest and Once & Future artist Dan Mora opens up about his career

For some he's an overnight success after becoming one of DC's preeminent Batman artists, but it took a long while for Dan Mora to get here
By Chris Arrant
Six books you need to read after Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse

This list should help fill the Kaz Brekker shaped hole in your heart.
By Ellie Bavester
Exclusive!

First look at Peach Momoko, Akira Himekawa, and tokitotokoro's art for Unico: Awakening

The re-imagining of a classic chapter in Ozamu Tezuka's Unico gets closer to print
By Chris Arrant
Kumail Nanjiani reveals the first details (and a name!) for his Star Wars character in Obi-Wan Kenobi

First details on Kumail Nanjiani's con man character in Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi revealed
By Chris Arrant
Liveblog!

Star Wars Celebration Lucasfilm Studio's Showcase: Live Coverage!

Join Popverse as we cover this year's Lucasfilm showcase at Star Wars Celebration
By Chris Arrant

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Popverse Profile: Jeremy Holt opens up about identity and finding themself as a comics writer

Jeremy Holt, writer of Marvel's Voices: Identity, Made in Korea, more
By Chris Arrant
Mike and Laura Allred have solved how to store your lunch: a Madman Lunchbox

What ginchy thing will the Allreds think of next?
By Chris Arrant
Report: A new Daredevil show is in the works at Marvel Studios

With the Netflix deal (and fine print lapsed), Daredevil could be returning as a show - possibly even with Matt Murdock
By Chris Arrant
History, politics and comic book mythology collide in alt-‘90s story 20th Century Men

An even darker version of the ‘90s emerges in 20th Century Men from Image Comics
By Chris Arrant
Even US and Canada!

The next film by anime icon Makoto Shinkai has been confirmed worldwide theatrical release

After wowing audiences with the films Your Name and Weathering with You, writer/director Makoto Shinkai's next film has already finalized a worldwide theatrical release
By Chris Arrant

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The webtoon company Tapas Media is getting even bigger

Tapas Media is growing to include web novels, audio books, and more
By Chris Arrant
The CW's Riverdale has been canceled after a five-year run - but you'll have until 2023 to say goodbye

The CW and showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa reportedly think its time for Riverdale to end.
By Chris Arrant
Raina Telgemeier opens up about her last few years, and letting "life-stuff" happen

The Smile and Guts author shares what's made her smile recently in comics and film
By Chris Arrant
DC Round Robin Round-Up: Looking past the winners and at the fan favorites that found a second life

DC Round Robin is a unique American Idol-style comics competition pitting comic vs. comic for a chance to get its own series... but what happens to those that don't win?
By Chris Arrant
Feel the excitement of attending a convention with ReedPop's Hall Pass video series

Join comedian/baker Jessica Grant as she plays tour guide to the world of New York Comic Con with Hall Pass
By Chris Arrant
This is Popverse by ReedPop

Bridging the pop culture multiverse.
By Chris Arrant

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The Walking Dead Clementine author Tillie Walden shares her "surprisingly hopeful" outlook on life

"It's all about surviving and it's all about living through the worst possible outcome." Tillie Walden talks at length about The Walking Dead: Clementine, Book One.
By Chris Arrant
America Chavez: Get to know MCU's next big hero and her surprising Marvel Comics origins (yes, that's plural)

Many people met America Chavez for the first time with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but you have yet to really get to know her - we'll help
By Reid Carter
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: What to watch and read before (and after) the MCU film

The comics, film, and TV to conjure up to get the full Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness experience
By Chris Arrant