Graeme McMillan

Graeme McMillan
Editor
Graeme McMillan: Popverse Editor Graeme McMillan (he/him) has been writing about comics, culture, and comics culture on the internet for close to two decades at this point, which is terrifying to admit. His work has appeared in The Hollywood Reporter, Wired, Polygon, Inverse, Time Magazine, and the Los Angeles Times, and he also co-hosts the Wait What podcast three times a month and writes the Comics, FYI newsletter. He completely understands if you have problems understanding his accent.
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Marvel and former visual effects president Victoria Alonso are having a very public argument over her firing
Was Marvel's desire to censor a Pride display the reason for Alonso's dismissal?
March 29, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Will Disney's cost-cutting plans mean the end of Marvel as a standalone company?
Marvel Entertainment, which handles everything non-Marvel Studios-related, has been considered "redundant" according to reports
March 29, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel chairman Ike Perlmutter and four other company seniors part of Disney layoffs
The former Marvel owner has been released as Marvel Entertainment is moved under the control of Disney
March 29, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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"Sometimes, the Direct Market is its own worst enemy," says Lunar co-founder Christina Merkler
It's time to stop calling for comics' readership to grow, and start asking 'How' according to Lunar/DCBS' Christina Merkler
March 28, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Liv Tyler becomes the latest Hulk-centric character to appear in the new Captain America movie
Yes, Betty Ross will be part of Captain America: New World Order
March 28, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Dog Man 11: Everything you need to know about the new Dog Man book by Dav Pilkey, Twenty Thousand Fleas Under The Sea
Who is Dog Man? Who is Petey? And what does Twenty Thousand Fleas Under The Sea really mean?
March 28, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Lunar Distribution's Christina Merkler talks about modern comics distro and the bright future she sees for the industry
"No-one ever asks 'How do we grow the readership?'"
March 27, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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John Wick: Chapter 4's early box office success has the movie-makers reconsidering how finale this finale is for Keanu Reeves' character
John Wick: Chapter 4 set a new franchise high in its opening weekend
March 27, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Francis Ford Coppola is working on comics with Image Comics (Yes, that Francis Ford Coppola)
The Godfather and Apocalypse Now director's upcoming movie Megalopolis will also be a comic book
March 25, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The '70s hero Legendary Lynx is headed to Image Comics via Chris Ryall's new Syzygy imprint
Alex Segura and Sandy Jarrell's restoration of the lost 1970s classic will be an Image title later this year
March 25, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Unstoppable Doom Patrol can't stop at just six issues, so it's adding one more (and its thanks to early fan support, according to DC)
David Lafuente will draw the fourth issue of the Dawn of DC Unstoppable Doom Patrol series as it extends to a seven-issue run
March 24, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Follow the Lucasfilm Studio Showcase live from Star Wars Celebration 2023
Find out the latest Star Wars news as it happens, live from London
March 24, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The latest Dog Man book is outselling everything else on Amazon ahead of its release
Dav Pilkey's latest book is already a hit
March 24, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
March 24, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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The next Star Wars movie loses Damon Lindelof as writer, but gains Peaky Blinders' Steven Knight
The new Star Wars movie has been in the works for months, with Damon Lindelof previously attached
March 23, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Ultimate Invasion: Marvel Comics' big summer event grows with variant covers across its superhero line
Ultimate Invasion begins its four issue run this June
March 23, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Suzume, the latest movie from Makoto Shinkai, will arrive in the US this spring
The movie will be about a teenager who must close portals to disaster, will arrive April 14 2023
March 22, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Scott Adams is still making Dilbert comics, despite losing his publishing and syndication deals
Dilbert is now only available behind a paywall on a conservative crowdfunding site, but that's a good thing, Adams argues
March 22, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Meet the new X-Men villain Blowback before their debut against Storm
The villain makes their public debut on Alan Davis' cover to June's Storm #2
March 21, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023: What to expect (and what to be excited for)
What to expect (and what to look out for) at London's Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023
March 21, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Marvel portfolio reviews, B2B panels, retailer-only events and a new creator breakfast highlight C2E2 2023 Pro track
C2E2 2023 to feature new wave of Creator, Retailer and Professional programming including Lunar Distribution, Dan Mora, retailer breakfast, new creator breakfast, and more
March 21, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Stephen Amell on why Arrow had to end, and what he thinks of that DC Studios announcement
TV's Oliver Queen revealed all at Emerald City Comic Con 2023
March 20, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel Studios' longtime post-production & special effects leader Victoria Alonso has left the company
Alonso had been with Marvel since 2006
March 20, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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For those flying to Star Wars Celebration in London, be warned: Heathrow security workers are heading towards a strike during that period
Flights in and out of Terminal 5 might be affected, during the time period Star Wars Celebration is happening
March 20, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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DC's ongoing Tim Drake: Robin comic book to end after just 10 issues
"I look forward to your continued journey, as well as Tim’s," the writer told fans
March 20, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Is Shazam! Fury of the Gods the first victim of the new DC Studios era?
Are fans staying away from the new Shazam! movie because they want James Gunn's new DCU?
March 20, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Beehive Books publisher Josh O'Neill on the Lemony Snicket/Mike Mignola collaboration that redefines Pinocchio
Pinocchio's true weirdness comes out in this new edition featuring an all-star back-up to the original text
March 17, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Lance Reddick, actor in The Wire, John Wick, and countless other productions, dies aged 60
The actor died at home of natural causes, according to representatives
March 17, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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DC's Cheshire was almost on the CW's Arrow, according to Colton Haynes
Roy Harper's comic book love interest was cast and ready to appear, says the actor
March 17, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
March 17, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
DC hit by Warner Bros. Discovery layoffs - but it may not be as big as some think
A Thursday afternoon meeting announces changes to the iconic company moving forward
March 17, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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After Peacemaker's success, DC is bringing you Peacewrecker
If Peacemaker is willing to kill for peace, just how far is Peacewrecker prepared to take things...? Find out in Green Arrow #3
March 16, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Dog Man creator Dav Pilkey has created an all new comic just for indie bookstores
Indie bookstores in the US, Canada and the UK have an exclusive free comic waiting for fans...
March 16, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Alice Oseman's Heartstopper webcomic set for an April 1 return (No fooling)
The romance, which has since found a new audience because of its Netflix adaptation, has been on hiatus since May 2022
March 15, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Popverse's Ashley V. Robinson joins the LA Shakespeare cabaret Shakes on the Rocks
It's Shakespeare, but faster, funnier, and with a two-drink minimum
March 15, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Tapas Media to close its Korean division entirely
Parent company Kakao Entertainment will absorb the responsibilities of Tapas Korea, as Tapas Media closes its Korean division
March 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The Blade Runner TV show picks up steam at Amazon Prime Video with Game of Thrones director Jeremy Podeswa
The man behind the season six and seven premieres of the HBO show will build out a new tomorrow
March 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Celebrate Pi Day with some special #314 comic book issues
You too will wonder what the Legion of Super-Heroes were even thinking back in the day
March 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The Mandalorian's Katee Sackhoff will keep playing Bo-Katan "as long as she's alive"
The fan-favorite Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica actor took to the stage at Emerald City Comic Con 2023
March 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Popverse X 2000 AD: The Thrill-Cast fills up with Popverse writers in its new episode
Tiffany Babb and Graeme McMillan guest on the podcast series to talk 2000 AD, Dredd, and more
March 13, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
March 10, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Wonder Woman and the Flash race to new #1s, and Steelworks gets a surprising writer in new Dawn of DC announcements
Oh, and there's also a new Hawkgirl series and a new freebie comic released in May, too...!
March 10, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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DC is up to some monkey business with latest Dawn of DC teaser, and we have the receipts
Also, whoever's a fan of Detective Chimp, we applaud you
March 10, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Everything you need to know about The Maker, the bad guy in Marvel's Ultimate Invasion
The biggest threat to the Marvel Universe comes from... a different Marvel Universe
March 10, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Spy × Family's Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine have too much to read, everyone
As revealed at Emerald City Comic Con 2023: Don't mention fantasy romance; it can be a problem
March 09, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Amazon picks up Batman: Caped Crusader for two seasons
A new report says that, even though the deal has yet to close, Bruce Timm's return to the Dark Knight lives on
March 09, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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GlobalComix and TKO Studios partner for new digital distribution plan
The Californian publisher's titles are now available digitally on the indie platform
March 09, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Take an exclusive first look at David Mack's variant cover art for Boom!'s The Seasons Have Teeth
The first issue of the series hits shelves in April
March 09, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Finally, the Mutant Ninja Turtles act like the Teenagers we've always known they were in first Mutant Mayhem trailer
The Seth Rogen-produced animated movie looks like a Turtle project unlike any other
March 08, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Diamond Comic Distributors is cutting shipping costs by 40% to compete better with Lunar and Penguin Random House
The news was made official in a mailing to retailers Monday morning
March 07, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Teen Titans writer Kami Garcia delves into Robin, the upcoming Starfire, and teases a sixth book in the series
The writer of Teen Titans: Robin has feelings about Damian Wayne and Dick Grayson
March 07, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Starfire joins DC's YA Teen Titans line in 2024
The fifth volume in Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo's graphic novel series has been announced
March 06, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Celebrate the winners of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships at Emerald City Comic Con 2023!
They came, they saw, they triumphed (and you can see why)
March 06, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Matthew Lillard shares what it means for actors to appear at conventions and meet the fans
The Scooby Doo and Hackers actor got real during the chaotic Scream cast reunion panel at ECCC 2023
March 04, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
March 03, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Star Trek: Discovery to end with 2024's fifth season, leaving a healthy reboot franchise behind
The end of the voyage is in sight for Michael Burnham and crew
March 03, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Superman returns to face-off with Majestic in WildC.A.T.s #5
Could Superman bring peace between the WildC.A.T.s and the Seven Soldiers? (No)
March 02, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Guardians of the Galaxy comic relaunch: The cast, the story, the creators, the release date, and more
The new Guardians of the Galaxy series launches in April
March 02, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Netflix's Stranger Things is headed to the stage with an original, official prequel
Stranger Things: The First Shadow will open in London this fall
March 01, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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This is the way to Mandalorian merch, with Lucasfilm's Mando Mania
This is the way to buy the latest Star Wars merchandise
February 28, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Gideon Falls' Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino return to the Bone Orchard for new series, Tenement
The 10-issue horror series will launch from Image Comics this June
February 28, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Dune: Part Two: Everything you need to know about the fight for Arrakis
Dune + 2 = Twune? Maybe not, but however you slice it Dune: Part Two is on its way
February 28, 2023
Chris Arrant
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The YA Teen Titans series by Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo is returning for a fifth volume
The acclaimed DC series of young adult takes on the iconic characters will continue with a fifth book
February 28, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Dilbert loses its newspapers, publishers, distributor, and possibly its website after Scott Adams' racist remarks
The move ends the three-decade run of the once-popular workplace strip Dilbert, at least temporarily
February 27, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The Joker's wild (because his vacation is ruined) in this exclusive preview
Los Angeles isn't being very nice to the Clown Prince of Crime in this preview of March's issue
February 27, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Spurrier and Bergara's Coda is coming back with a new hardcover edition (and brand new epilogue)
The acclaimed Boom! Studios title will receive a deluxe edition this June
February 27, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The beloved Asterix and Obelix are returning for new omnibus this fall
The 10th volume in the series collects work from 1987 through 1996
February 27, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel Signature makes cover art from Black Panther, Amazing Spider-Man and more available as prints
The new collaboration between Marvel and Essential Sequential transforms covers into art prints
February 24, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
February 24, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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The Quantumania that wasn't: Jeff Loveness talks Ant-Man 3 deleted scenes
Hope Van Dyne apparently had... a kid...?
February 24, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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"Everyone working in comics actually wants this industry to work": Read ComicsPRO president Jenn Haines' opening keynote address to 2023 gathering
The comic book retailer organization's annual meeting is happening right now in Philadelphia
February 23, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Official Batman, Joker, and Superman manga from Japan is finally being released in English
Superman vs. Meshi, Batman: Justice Buster, and Joker: One Operation Joker will be serialized digitally later this year
February 23, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Meet DC's newest anti-hero: Marilyn Moonlight
Who is Marilyn Moonlight, and what does she want with the City of Tomorrow?
February 23, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Does 2021's Loki unlock secrets of 2023's Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania?
It's time to revisit what He Who Remains had to say in Disney+'s Loki
February 23, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Take the first look inside Dark Horse Comics' upcoming Carmilla: The First Vampire
The graphic novel, by Amy Chu and Soo Lee, comes from the acclaimed Berger Books imprint headed up by legendary editor Karen Berger
February 23, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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ExclusiveOni looks to the future and beyond with new anthology XINO
The three-issue science fiction anthology debuts this June
February 23, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Best of 2000 AD's success surprised even the people behind 2000 AD
"The sales success has been thrilling"
February 22, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Oni-Lion Forge continues to staff up, adding new sales and marketing managers
Oni welcomes Michael Torma to the team, while Desiree Rodriguez steps up to handle social media
February 22, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Disney is blocking the re-release of some of Scrooge McDuck's origin stories, says creator Don Rosa
Classic Disney material might fall out of circulation as a result of the move
February 22, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The slowdown of the MCU - how Kevin Feige is pulling back on the speed of Phase 5, and why
Yes, there's going to be less MCU onscreens in the next few months; no, that's not necessarily a loss
February 21, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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BOOM!'s executive editor Sierra Hahn jumps to Oni-Lion Forge to be company's new editor-in-chief
The BOOM! Studios and Dark Horse Comics veteran takes the position effective immediately
February 21, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Spoilers!The comic book roots (and MCU teases) behind that Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania post-credit scene
Why are there so many of them? And what do they want?
February 17, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
February 17, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Who is Bill Murray playing in Ant-Man 3?
Hands up, everyone who remembers the Pitll Pawob (exactly)
February 17, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Is Quasar coming to the MCU? How Ant-Man 3's title, a mystery new character, and some comics reprints are pointing to a big surprise
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania might be hiding a secret hero in plain sight
February 17, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel Comics' Secret Wars is just sold out at the distributor level, just as Marvel Studios' Multiverse Saga begins
The source material behind the new sequence of the MCU is not available via distributors
February 17, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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How Ant-Man 3 sets up the big story of Marvel Studios' Phase 5 and the MCU Multiverse Saga
The latest Marvel movie raises an unexpected question about everything to come.
February 17, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Who is Cassie Lang in Ant-Man 3?
Scott Lang's daughter has quite a big history behind her for such a small hero
February 17, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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DC's upcoming movie and TV slate news sold out the comics its based on - and DC responds with fast reprints
A number of titles that inspired James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DCU are being rushed back to print
February 16, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Emerald City Comic Con's new creator & pro programming track revealed
Programming runs Thursday March 2 and Friday March 3, including a retailer breakfast and two days of panels
February 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Let's Play webtoon is getting into the dating game with a new dating sim
Leanne Krecic launches a new dating sim based on her webcomic Let's Play
February 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Batman, Superman, Joker, and Stormwatch leading new Brave and The Bold series for DC
Creators for the first issue include Tom King, Dan Mora, Christopher Cantwell, and Javier Rodriguez
February 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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DC expands Sean Murphy's alt-Batman White Knight line with two new projects bringing in Wonder Woman, Superman, and the children of Joker and Harley Quinn
Get ready for Generation Joker and World's Finest
February 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Meet Xanthe, DC's latest supernatural hero from the Spirit World
An exclusive preview of Lazarus Planet: Dark Fate #1 introduces the new character
February 13, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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James Cameron's Titanic displaces James Cameron's Avatar 2 in all-time box office
James Cameron + water = Box office gold, apparently
February 13, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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What's happening inside ComiXology: insiders warn of more layoffs and a company shift
No-one's talking on the record, but what sources are saying on background doesn't look good
February 13, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The world's strangest superheroes return in an exclusive Doom Patrol preview from Lazarus Planet: Dark Fate #1
Saving the world by saving the monsters sounds like an unstoppable mission
February 13, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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There's far more than meets the eye in the new Transformers: Rise of the Beasts trailer
Optimus vs Optimus, as we finally get to find out what would win: gorilla or semi-truck
February 13, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The latest Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 trailer is ready to make you have feelings
James Gunn's final Marvel project looks set to thrill longterm fans and break some hearts as well.
February 12, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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"We're gonna need a team": It's the end of the Realms as we know it in the new Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves trailer
The classic game comes alive in the final trailer for the fantasy movie
February 10, 2023
Graeme McMillan