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 announces the 2023 class for its Stormbreakers artist program
Artists for Immortal X-Men, X-Men, and Legion of X are amongst the 10 artists bring promoted as part of the new group
September 06, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Brendan Fraser says that Batgirl's Leslie Grace was "dynamic" in the HBO MAX DC film
Brendan Fraser, who played the villain in the now-canceled Batgirl movie at Warner Bros, talks about his appreciation for the movie's star, Leslie Grace.
September 06, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Alex Ross's Fantastic Four: Full Circle grew out of an unsuccessful 2017 pitch to Marvel
The first release from Abrams ComicArt's MarvelArts line started life as a proposal for the regular Fantastic Four comic
September 06, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel releases preview images of Neil Gaiman, Mark Buckingham, & more's 40th anniversary Miracleman one-shot
Marvel announces Miracleman anniversary comic, Neil Gaiman and Mark Buckingham to return
September 02, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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DC makes another big comic store distribution move, and now has three Direct Market distributors
The deal takes effect with comics, graphic novels, and collections shipping in January 2023
September 01, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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It's official: DC FanDome 2022 is not happening
The virtual DC-only event will not take place this year, as the company concentrates on in-person events run by others
September 01, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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
Features
Tapas Media's ECCC '22 panel showcased the strength of webcomics (and the size of webcomics fandom, too)
Four webcomic creators offered information and advice to a literal roomful of fans at the Seattle show
August 26, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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
Features
Jim Zub shares the secrets behind Rick & Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons at ECCC '22
“We’re ripping on your IP and we’re tearing apart your rules, and you’re okay with it?” Zub remembers asking Wizards of the Coast at one point.
August 25, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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
Features
ECCC '22 ends with an eye towards the future
Fans and staff at Emerald City Comic Con are looking forward to a new building, more late night programming, and maybe a solution to app issues, too
August 24, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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As Marvel's Judgment Day continues, let's revisit the unexpected creative team of Alan Moore and Rob Liefeld
The 1998 Judgment Day miniseries that redefined the Awesome Universe (remember that?) comes under the microscope
August 24, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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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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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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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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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Liveblog!Follow along with Jonathan Hickman, Mike Huddleston and Mike del Mundo's private ECCC event, live and direct!
Popverse is liveblogging the 3 Worlds/3 Moons ticketed event in Seattle, just for you
August 21, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Jim Zub, Rod Reis, Tini Howard, and Danny Khazem talk about breaking into comics - the Marvel way at ECCC '22
The Marvel creators discussed their comic origins, and what keeps them in the industry at the Seattle convention
August 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Watch Zack Davisson, G. Willow Wilson, Terry Dodson, Valentine Barker, Jim Zub embark in super comics fun time on stage at ECCC '22
Super comics fun time with Zack Davisson, G. Willow Wilson, Terry Dodson, Valentine Barker, Jim Zub at Emerald City Comic Con 2022
August 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Follow the Remembering Tim Sale panel live from ECCC '22
Friends, collaborators, and peers of the late artist remember his life and work at the Seattle event
August 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Learn the art and science behind building worlds and characters from Janet Lee and Amy Chu at ECCC '22!
Watch the two acclaimed creators discuss the secrets behind creating new worlds live from the comfort of your own home
August 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Watch Hope Larson, Isaac Goodhart, and Kat Leyh talk YA comics at ECCC '22
Popverse brings the Breaking Into YA Comics panel to you live and direct from ECCC
August 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Watch Tracy and Laura Hickman talk Skyraiders of Abarax from ECCC '22 live!
The creators of the Kickstarter RPG funded in less than 90 minutes share all live from ECCC
August 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Novelist Marissa Meyer spills the bean on her writing secrets (and secret origin) at ECCC '22
The Lunar Chronicles and Gilded author shared all with fans at the Seattle convention
August 19, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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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Jim Zub, Amy Chu, Zack Kaplan, and Jim Krueger reveal the secrets of comics writing at ECCC '22
What does it take to make it in the industry, and what should writers remember at all times? Four leading writers explain all.
August 19, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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How Milestone Media's Static changed Saturday morning cartoons for good
Static Shock had more of an impact on cartoons that it first appeared.
August 18, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Why do digital comics cost so much?
If you've ever wondered why digital comics are the same price as print editions, you're not alone.
August 18, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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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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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[Spoiler] returns (or seems to) in new Batman vs. Robin preview
Is Alfred Pennyworth returning from the dead? Our theory gets new evidence in first Batman vs. Robin #1 preview
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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Garth Ennis revives British comics history with the new Battle Action anthology
The co-creator of Preacher and The Boys returns to his own youth for his latest project, Battle Action
August 16, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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How the Comics Code Authority made the world safe again for superheroes
There was more to the revival of superheroes in the late '50s than it first appeared
August 15, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Four ways that Dan Slott changed the Fantastic Four for the better
As the writer leaves the Marvel title he helped restore, a retrospective on what Dan Slott brought to the FF
August 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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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C2E2 staff and fans open up about the weekend, why Marvel and DC were absent, and plans for 2023
ReedPop executives faced the fans as this year's C2E2 ended to answer questions and hear comments
August 11, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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As Marvel's Judgment Day continues, let's look back at the Justice League's early 1990s story of the same name
Before the Eternals, X-Men, and Avengers crossed paths, it was the Justice Leagues America, International, and Task Force that faced judgement
August 10, 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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Tom King and Mitch Gerads talk about the Riddler's horrendous very good One Bad Day
The Mister Miracle and Strange Adventures creative team talk about the origin of their Batman graphic novel.
August 09, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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X-Men's Chris Claremont delivers a surprisingly raw and controversial hour for fans at C2E2 2022
The legendary X-Men writer wants comics to be fun again (and also wants to write more comics)
August 08, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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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Massive-verse's Kyle Higgins goes into how Radiant Black and other titles will "push the boundaries of what a comic book" can be
The writers behind Radiant Black, The Dead Lucky, Rogue Sun, and Inferno Girl Red came to talk about the future of the Image Comics shared universe.
August 07, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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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Liveblog!Celebrating Spider-Man's 60th Anniversary with 'Beyond Amazing' panel at C2E2 - Follow along live!
Popverse brings you up-to-date coverage of Marvel's Beyond Amazing – A Spider-Man Retrospective with C.B. Cebulski & Ryan Stegman panel live from the windy city
August 06, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Liveblog!Spider-Man and his amazing Marvel friends Skottie Young and Mike Del Mundo come to a C2E2 panel
Celebrating 60 years of the Amazing, Spectacular, Sensational Spider-Man with Skottie Young, Mike Del Mundo, and Scott Hanna at C2e2 in Chicago
August 06, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Liveblog!Donny Cates, Ryan Stegman, Ryan Ottley, and Frank Tieri hosts a closed-door VIP event at C2e2 - and we're inside!
Popverse brings you live coverage of Donny Cates, Frank Tieri, Ryan Ottley, and Ryan Stegman's monstrous event
August 06, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel Editor-in-Chief CB Cebulski and more Marvel staff & creators shares secrets on how to break into comics at C2e2
Follow all to the Learn how to break into Comics the Marvel Way panel at C2e2
August 05, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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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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
Features
Prey is a brutal, exciting reboot of the Predator franchise
The fifth installment of the Predator series might start slow, but quickly establishes itself as a badass relaunch of the franchise
August 03, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Does Best of 2000 AD live up to the hype?
The first volume in the six-book series promises to convince newcomers why the iconic British anthology remains relevant, but does it succeed?
July 28, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Spoilers!How Al Ewing and Tom Reilly's Ant-Man #1 redefines one of Marvel’s oldest heroes
Ant-Man #1 puts Marvel’s biggest hero under the microscope
July 28, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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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What people didn’t like about this year’s San Diego Comic-Con
Comic-Con Talk Back panel raises big questions
July 27, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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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Batman/Superman: World's Finest - Have Robin and World’s Finest been running a stealth crossover all along?
What do Robin, Ra’s al Ghul, and the Devil Nezha have in common?
July 26, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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With Marvel's Judgment Day big launch, we're looking back at Judge Dredd's own Judgement Day
A 'serious' inquiry into the buzz behind Judgment Day...
July 26, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Liveblog!Henry Barajas spotlight panel at SDCC '22
Popverse brings you live coverage from SDCC's Henry Barajas Spotlight Panel
July 24, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Liveblog!Re-Live the Marvel Studios panel at SDCC '22 Hall H
Popverse brings you live coverage from the Marvel Studios panel in Hall H
July 24, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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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Liveblog!Black Adam, Shazam!: Fury of the Gods, more DC films take over Hall H of SDCC '22
Popverse brings you live coverage from San Diego Comic Con's Hall H Warner Bros Theatrical presentation
July 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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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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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Liveblog!Star Trek beams into Hall H for 2022 San Diego Comic-Con panel
Popverse brings you live coverage from San Diego Comic Con's Star Trek panel
July 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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LiveblogHBO's House of the Dragon panel brings Game of Thrones back to SDCC
George R.R. Martin brings his new Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, to San Diego
July 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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
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Liveblog!Spidey swings into San Diego: Inside's Marvel's Spider-Man panel
Popverse brings you live coverage from the panel all about the Spider-Man exhibit at the SDCC Museum
July 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Liveblog!Marvel E-i-C CB Cebulski leads Marvel Fanfare panel at SDCC '22
Popverse brings you live coverage from the Marvel Fanfare panel at San Diego Comic Con
July 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Liveblog!Batman and Gotham City rise up at San Diego Comic-Con in DC Comics panel
Popverse brings you live coverage from the DC's Gotham Panel
July 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Tradd Moore takes Marvel's Doctor Strange to a strange new world this November
Marvel announces new Doctor Strange series at San Diego Comic-Con
July 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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DC's upcoming Gotham Knights game gets a comic book prequel
From comics to games and back again: the video game Gotham Knights is getting its own comic book series
July 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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The X-Men/Spider-Man clone saga crossover event Dark Web to begin in November
Clones amok in this Fall’s Spider-Man/X-Men crossover Dark Web
July 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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DC’s Dark Crisis expands to infinite Earths - becoming Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths
DC reveals The “Real Name” of Dark Crisis event at San Diego Comic Con
July 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Liveblog!Jonathan Hickman, Mike Del Mundo, Mike Huddleston bring 3 Worlds/3 Moons to SDCC '22
Popverse brings you live coverage from SDCC's 3 Worlds/3 Moons Panel
July 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Liveblog!Todd McFarlane celebrates Spawn’s 30th Anniversary with a SDCC '22 panel
Popverse brings you live coverage from SDCC's Spawn 30th Anniversary Panel
July 21, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Liveblog!DC Publisher Jim Lee has a lot to say at SDCC '22
Popverse brings you live coverage from San Diego Comic Con's Jim Lee Spotlight
July 21, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Liveblog!Dig into Dark Crisis with top DC creators at SDCC '22
Popverse's live coverage of the DC Dark Crisis panel at San Diego Comic Con
July 21, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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DC reveals Tom King and Phil Hester Batman Prequel, Gotham City: Year One
Gotham City: Year One to reveal origins of comics' scariest city
July 21, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Lobo, Judge Dredd writer Alan Grant dies at age 73
Comic book writer Alan Grant, known for Batman, Judge Dredd, Lobo, dead at 73
July 21, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Dark Horse resurrects the Original Vampire with new Berger Books graphic novel
Step Aside, Drac: Carmilla, The First Vampire Returns at Berger Books
July 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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ExclusiveBatman comes to Kahndaq in October's Black Adam #5
Take a look at Black Adam's future with October comic book reveals
July 19, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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ExclusiveHow green Is your Riddler? A look at Tom King and Mitch Gerads’ upcoming graphic novel from DC
Get a sneak peek at The Riddler’s Bad Day in a new exclusive preview
July 16, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Oni Press lays off four more top staffers in what's being described as management restructuring
Alex Segura, Amanda Meadows, Jasmini Amiri, and Henry Barajas are no longer with Oni Press
July 15, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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What we do, and don't know, about the Oni Press layoffs
Oni Press breaks its silence over recent company changes, but questions remain
July 15, 2022
Graeme McMillan