Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Contributing writer
Joshua is a pop culture writer specializing in comic book media. His work has appeared on the official DC Comics website, the DC Universe subscription service, HBO Max promotional videos, the Batman Universe fansite, and more. In between traveling around the country to cover various comic conventions, Joshua resides in Florida where he binges superhero television and reads obscure comics from yesteryear.
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Spoilers! The Marvel Universe has its own fight club, with its own special rules
Get the inside scoop on the Marvel Universe fight club, its exclusive membership, and rules
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Spoilers! Wait... is X-Men's Beast a bad guy now?
Did one of the X-Men’s founding members just become a full-blown villain?
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Spoilers! Black Panther says goodbye to Wakanda (and John Ridley)
John Ridley’s Black Panther run concludes with T’Challa exiled from Wakanda
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How Kang the Conquerer could be related to Reed Richards, Doctor Doom, or both
Is Marvel’s Kang the father of Reed Richards, or a distant descendant?
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Why is Harlan Ellison thanked in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania credits?
On Harlan Ellison’s influence on Marvel Studios’ latest movie, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
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Spoilers! The X-Men finally address the debate around changing their name
Should the X-Men change their name to something more gender neutral? Marvel Comics finally weighs in on the issue.
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Spoilers! Move over Black Panther, Wakanda has a new protector: Namor!
Black Panther has been banished from Wakanda, and now the nation has a controversial new protector
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Who is Rocket? Get to know Marvel’s furry space mercenary
Where did Rocket Raccoon come from, and what's next for the MCU's furry mercenary?
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15 of the most bizarre Spider-Men you’ll find across the Spider-Verse
Meet 15 strange Spider-Man variants from the depths of the Spider-Verse
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Who is Abigail Brand? Get to know Emilia Clark's MCU role ahead of Disney+'s Secret Invasion
Get to know Abigail Brand ahead of her MCU debut in Secret Invasion
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Inside Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur show coming to Disney Channel and Disney+ this month
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is Marvel's next animated show, and it's going to make a difference in many people's lives.
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Spider-Man watch order: How to watch every Spider-Man movie in chronological and release order
Ever wonder how to get started on all those Spider-Man movies? Well, this is the guide for you.
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Spoilers! Who is Blade's daughter? Get to know the Bloodline, Marvel's newest vampire
Everything you need to know about Bloodline, the daughter of Blade
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How to watch all Wolverine movies in chronological and release order
Ever wanted to dive into Wolverine movies and don't know where to start? We've got you.
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Spoilers! Agatha Harkness just went through a startling transformation
Marvel just made some big changes to Agatha Harkness
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Spoilers! Loki stages his biggest trick in Marvel Comics yet
Loki has a big surprise for the Avengers, and it’s going to shake up the entire Marvel multiverse
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Spoilers! X-Men: More Wolverines, more problems (for Wolverine)
What happens when you put two Wolverines on one team? X-Men #18 (2023) tries to answer this question.
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Spoilers! Meet Rek-Rap, the bizarro Spider-Man from the Limbo realm
Marvel has just introduced Rek-Rap, a bizarro version of Spider-Man
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Looking back at Jason Todd’s forgotten, red-headed beginnings with his creator Gerry Conway
Writer Gerry Conway breaks down the creation of the second Robin, Jason Todd.
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Exploring the '90s era Star Wars Expanded Universe with Kevin J. Anderson
Author Kevin J. Anderson reminisces about the early days of the Star Wars Expanded Universe
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Spoilers! Power to the people: The Human Torch has started a union inside Marvel Comics
The Fantastic Four’s Johnny Storm gets a new secret identity and starts a union
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Who is Veranke? Meet the Queen of the Skrulls
Meet Veranke, the Queen of the Skrulls, and the architect of their Secret Invasion
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“This is a scary show with murders”: Mindy Kaling and Charlie Grandy talk HBO Max’s Velma
Showrunners Mindy Kaling and Charlie Grandy break down the upcoming adult animated horror show Velma.
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X-Men watch order: How to watch every X-Men movie in chronological and release order
How to watch every X-Men film in order
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Batman: How to watch all Batman movies in chronological and release order
How to watch every Batman film in order, from live-action to animation
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Lea Thompson pitched a Howard the Duck film to Marvel Studios, and she's not giving up hope
Lea Thompson, who starred in the 1986 Howard the Duck film, hopes to direct the character's MCU solo film
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Spoilers! Marvel re-writes the origin of mutantkind (and the X-Men who followed) in Marauders #9
Exploring the origins of mutants in the Marvel Universe, and their first conflicts.
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Marvel has created its own Naruto (but Spider-Man just lit him on fire)
Did Spider-Man just light Naruto on fire to defeat Venom?
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All in the Asgardian Family: Unpacking all the recent drama in Thor’s family tree
Thor’s family tree has been a bit bizarre lately
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Who is Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?
Get to know Adam Warlock ahead of his MCU debut in Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3
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Inside the re-birth of Star Wars and the creation of Thrawn with Timothy Zahn
Author Timothy Zahn on the creation of Grand Admiral Thrawn, giving Luke Skywalker a wife, and more Star Wars memories.
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Ironheart: Who is Riri Williams, the newest MCU hero?
Ironheart just made her MCU debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. But who is Riri Williams, and where will we see her next?
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Venom is Spider-Man’s roommate, and it’s not going well
If you thought Venom gave Spider-Man trouble as a villain, wait until you see how he is as a roommate.
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Spoilers! A longtime Marvel Universe character just became the new Death
The Marvel Universe version of Death has just retired, and a longtime supporting character is taking her place.
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Marvel reimagines Arcade's Murderworld into its own version of Squid Game
Marvel takes inspiration from Hunger Games and Squid Game in a new mini-series that reimagines Arcade’s Murderworld
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Premium Access Looking back at the original Spider-Man Clone Saga with its creator, Gerry Conway
Gerry Conway on the secrets of the original Spider-Man Clone Saga
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Who is Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine?
Julia Louis-Dreyfus has been making waves in the MCU as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. But who is Fontaine, and what is she planning?
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ending explained
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever had an explosive ending, hinting at the future of Wakanda
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Spoilers Bucky Barnes discards the Winter Soldier moniker for something new: the New Revolution
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #6 featured a turning point for Bucky Barnes
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Janet Varney and Dante Basco share their wackiest Avatar fan theories
Avatar voice actors Janet Varney and Dante Basco share their favorite behind the scenes stories and wackiest fan theories.
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Secret Invasion: One of the Avengers has been replaced by a Skrull – but which one?
The Skrull invasion has begun, and an Avenger has already been replaced.
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Spider-Man has unmasked the new Hobgoblin – but there’s a twist
The Hobgoblin has returned to bedevil Spider-Man, and there’s a twist to his true identity.
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Courtroom calamity: She-Hulk’s wildest cases
Let’s take a look at some of She-Hulk’s most bizarre courtroom cases
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The MCU just introduced Hulk’s son Skaar
The son of Hulk has just arrived to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
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Shang-Chi competes in the Game of Rings
Shang-Chi and other martial arts masters competes for the right to wield the Ten Rings
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Celebrating mentorship, creativity, and kickass women at NYCC’s Women of Marvel panel
All the news and announcements from Marvel’s Women of Marvel panel at NYCC
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Every twist, turn, and surprise cameo in the She-Hulk finale
Unpacking every cameo and plot twist from the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law season finale
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Spoilers Daredevil and Elektra just got married
Daredevil and Elektra just got married in a ceremony that was as violent as their tumultuous relationship
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NYCC: All the surprise announcements from Marvel's Next Big Thing panel
Breaking down all the big news from the Marvel: Next Big Thing panel
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All the news and announcements from the Marvel’s Voices panel at NYCC
Marvel's Voices has some exciting things in store for fans. Here's what they revealed during their NYCC panel.
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Daredevil does the walk of shame on She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Charlie Cox suits up as Daredevil for the first time since the 2018.
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NYCC: Marvel Comics announces Fall of X event
Marvel announces Fall of X, a summer 2023 publishing event that will rock Marvel's mutants to their core
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NYCC: Marvel Comics announces Summer of the Symbiotes event
Venom, Carnage, Red Goblin and more symbiotes will be featured in a wild summer event called Summer of the Symbiotes
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Marvel brings giveaways, props, photo ops, and more to their NYCC booth
Marvel offers a variety of fan experiences at their NYCC booth
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Traps, Tropes, and tribulations: the New York Comic Con 2022 genre comics panel
Popverse's first convention panel featured an in-depth discussion on genres and tropes
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How often have Daredevil and She-Hulk teamed up in the comics?
What kind of relationship do She-Hulk and Daredevil have in the comics?
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Spoilers! MCU introduces its first vampire in She-Hulk (no, it’s not Blade)
The latest episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law may have introduced the MCU’s first vampire.
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Did She-Hulk just introduce a new supervillain group to the MCU (a.k.a. What is Intelligencia)?
Did She-Hulk just introduce its big bad?
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Who is Mr. Immortal? The latest She-Hulk guest star explained
This week on She-Hulk we met a new superpowered human. So what's he about?
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The 10 best Daredevil stories you'll find in comic books
Daredevil is on comic stands every month, and is now back in the MCU - get to know him, or just get re-acquainted, with our recommendations
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How Marvel Studios' She-Hulk sets up Daredevil’s MCU return
Daredevil is back in the MCU - but he looks ... different. Inside Matt Murdock's Marvel Studios return in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
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Spoilers Marvel's A.X.E.: Judgment Day #4 sets up the death of every character on Earth
Unpacking the game-changing cliffhanger in A.X.E.: Judgment Day #4
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The CW's Stargirl: Who killed the Gambler? Yvette Monreal reacts to the shocking season premiere
Yvette Monreal breaks down that shocking Stargirl season 3 twist
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She-Hulk and Megan Thee Stallion did WHAT?! She-Hulk episode 3 post-credits scene explained
Why everyone is talking about the She-Hulk episode 3 post-credits scene
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Stargirl's Yvette Monreal chats Wildcat's new arc, new neighbors, and new teammates in season three
Wildcat unleashed: Yvette Monreal talks Stargirl season 3
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Meet the Marvels - All of the Marvel heroes (and villains) of Marvel Comics
Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Marvel Boy, and more!
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Thor and Jane Foster’s romance
A complete timeline of Thor and Jane Foster’s relationship
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Miss Minutes will be back for Loki season 2, confirms Tara Strong
Loki Season 2 will feature fan favorite Miss Minutes!
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How Disney+'s Ms. Marvel season finale changed the MCU with just one word
Unpacking the Ms. Marvel season finale and Marvel Studios' promise that it will "change everything"
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The first time Jane Foster became Thor (it's earlier than you think!)
An exploration into What If? #10 and the imaginary story of Jane Foster as Thor
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Things to do in Miami Beach during Florida Supercon
Tips and tricks for making the most of Miami at Florida Supercon
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The 10 most essential Thor comics of all time
A reading guide for those who are interested in getting to know the God of Thunder a bit better
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Billy Maximoff actor Julian Hilliard talks WandaVision and Multiverse of Madness
Billy Maximoff’s Multiverse of Madness
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The real-life inspiration behind Beast Boy's new friend on Young Justice on HBO Max
Beast Boy and voice actor Greg Cipes has a wingman in Young Justice
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Ms. Marvel episode 1 mid-credits scene explained
Breaking down the mid-credits scene from Ms. Marvel episode 1
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Jurassic Universe: Exploring the world outside the movies
The forgotten multimedia Jurassic Park sequels
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Premium Access Why Patsy Walker is one of the most important characters in the Marvel Universe
Is Patsy Walker Marvel's Archie? Or is she even more important?
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