Jim McDermott
Contributing writer
Jim is an associate editor at America Magazine, a screenwriter and a Catholic priest. He's written for Panel x Panel, SKTCHD and lots of other places. He loves listening to Stephen Sondheim and cannot take a decent selfie.
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Why doesn't Shazam work as a comic book character?
Shazam has been around for almost as long as Superman but he's never enjoyed much success. Why is that? And how do we fix it?
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Celebrating 100 episodes of the deep-dive queer X-Men podcast Cerebro from Connor Goldsmith
Connor Goldsmith's hit podcast about the X-Men arrives at its 100th episode.
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The Jedi, The Way, and more: Inside the religions of Star Wars
There are a bunch of different religions in the Star Wars Universe. What are they, and what's their deal?
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Mandalorian mania: Who are all the different Mandalorians?
At this point a bunch of different groups wear Mandalorian armor. Who are they, and what are they about?
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The Mandalorian succeeds by telling new stories in an old way
For as original and fresh as the Mandalorian feels, beneath the surface it works because of the ways it draws on Star Wars.
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Paramount, now is the time for the Micronauts movie
Marvel's Quantumania may not have landed with the critics, but it definitely demonstrated the interest people have in seeing a story set in a quantum universe.
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Upcoming Marvel movies & TV shows: Release dates and more for every MCU project on the horizon
All the new Marvel movies and TV shows, plus everything we know about the Multiverse Saga
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What is the Quantum Realm? Looking inside Marvel's microversal part of the MCU multiverse
What can we learn about the MCU's Quantum Realm from the comics?
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Could Ant-Man 3 finally jumpstart the Microverse in the MCU?
Marvel has two great properties just begging for someone to use them.
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Con O'Neill says that Our Flag Means Death is successful because it's kind, and we agree
On Our Flag Means Death, the real piracy is the friends you make along the way
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The Witcher season 3: Everything we know about the hit Netflix show's cast, release date, and more!
Looking for the latest information on Witcher Season 3? We've got it (and we're updating this as more and more comes in)
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Why do so many team-led movies, TV shows, and comics have seven heroes?
The Witcher: Blood Origin is the latest in a long series of stories to feature seven-member teams. What's up with that?
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Superman and his secret identity: Should DC really be putting the Man of Steel back in the closet?
Does Superman actually need a secret identity?
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The bible of comic books based on the Bible
Looking for comic books that Are connected to the Bible? We've got you covered
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Putting the mask back on: how comic book characters have regained their secret identities
Superman just got his secret identity reset. How has that gone for other super heroes?
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Making the invisible visible: An interview with Jesse Lonergan, creator of Hedra
Jesse Lonergan blew people away with his 2020 book Hedra. But who is he? And how does he think about narrative and art?
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Manga creator TurtleMe makes his first public appearance ever at Anime NYC
After six years of writing, manga creator TurtleMe shows his face for the first time, and reveals his origins and the origins of The Beginning After the End
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Attack on Titan's Hajime Isayama brings laughter, revelations (and a few tears) to Anime NYC
In his first American appearance, Hajime Isayama talks Attack on Titan, the influence of the anime version on his writing, and the series’ unexpected connection to Game of Thrones
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Dike Ruan feels amazed to be here
Italian comics artist Dike Ruan chats with Popverse about breaking in, his work on Shang-Chi, and his dream jobs
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Writing Tips from Brandon Sanderson
Want to Learn to Be a Better Writer? Brandon Sanderson was at NYCC with lots of suggestions
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Sara Alfageeh and friends are building One More Multiverse
Harvey Award Winner Sara Alfageeh talks about her shared-universe video game company One More Multiverse
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Pokémon and One Piece-designed Fashion Debuts at NYCC
NYCC saw the debut of a line of customizable shirts designed by Pokémon and One Piece creators.
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The end is here-ish: The last Walking Dead Panel
Scott Gimple and Cast Members of the Walking Dead share stories, tears at NYCC but answer no questions on the future of the franchise
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Titans executive producer, actors promise payoff in “juicy” Season 4, plus #TimBer!
Titans EP Greg Walker and actors Ryan Potter and Joshua Oprin imply big fan-favorite stories coming in Season 4
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Calling all Sassenachs: My Night with Sam Heughan
On Outlander star Sam Heughan, his ineffable charm, and a Saturday evening spent with hundreds of women waiting to see him
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Marjorie Liu Gets Real (and Real Scary) about Her New Horror Series the Night Eaters
Marjorie Liu shares details about her new graphic novel series with Sana Takeda about children forced by their mother into a haunted house.
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“Only Observe”: Remembering the life and lessons of Kim Jung Gi
Recently deceased South Korean artist Kim Jung Gi's lessons for young artists.
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WEBTOON and DC Promise New Genres, More Slice of Life
WEBTOON and DC creators gather to discuss Wayne Family Adventures, Vixen: NYC, Red Hood: Outlaws and tease future collaborations.
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Broadway is Back at NYCC, and it is hilarious
Playbill's Booth features Great Parodies and Mashups of Broadway Shows with Other Pop Culture
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Owl House Shares the Love (and Six Minutes of New Footage!)
Dana Terrace and cast members from Owl House share stories and tease the ending of the beloved Disney+ show.
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A guide to comics landmarks in New York City
Everywhere a comics fan needs to visit during their trip to the Big Apple
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So You’re Going to New York Comic Con: Here's where to grab food near the Javits Center
A guide on finding food near the Jacob Javits Convention Center
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Why volunteering at San Diego Comic-Con is the best way to enjoy It
Each year Comic-Con employs thousands of volunteers. And they are a big part of why people love it.
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Nightcrawler’s Catholicism was exhausting and I hope it's over, signed a Catholic priest
Nightcrawler was a great character; then they made him a Catholic priest and it pretty near ruined him
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11 Queer superhero comics to help you get your Pride on
THEY’RE HERE! THEY’RE QUEER! THEY WEAR CAPES AND PUNCH BAD GUYS AND ALSO SOMETIMES HAVE DANCE PARTIES!
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Queer comics for people (of all ages) who are not into superheroes
Looking for some queer comics that aren't about super heroes? Here are some great places to start.
