Sam Stone

COVID Cop: Dean Haspiel introduces a satirical hero for the pandemic era

Prolific comic book creator Dean Haspiel launches a Kickstarter campaign for COVID Cop, a blending social satire with pulp superhero action.

Sam Stone

DCeased: War of the Undead Gods exclusive finale preview offers the heroes a rare breather

DCeased: War of the Undead Gods closes out the entire DCeased saga and its apocalyptic vision of the DCU. Here is Popverse's exclusive sneak peek of the final issue.

Sam Stone

Dirty blue: Behind the modern tragedy of GCPD: The Blue Wall

GCPD: The Blue Wall presents a somber look at policing in DCU. Here’s how the miniseries raises the bitter sociopolitical questions.

Sam Stone

Spoilers! Friends and lovers: Are Spoiler and Batgirl Gotham’s next big couple?

As Stephanie Brown and Cassandra Cain work together, has the superhero duo found a new kind of dynamic?

Sam Stone

Worlds collide! How the Joker brings Spider-Man back to the DCU

As the Joker continues his cross-country odyssey, he makes a direct reference to Marvel’s webslinger in another unofficial crossover between universes.

Sam Stone

How Bruce Campbell gave DC's war hero Sgt. Rock his groove back

DC Horror’s miniseries Sgt. Rock vs. the Army of the Dead not only revives DC’s biggest war comics character but makes him the most relevant he’s been in years.

Sam Stone

Lend me your energy! How Batman vs. Robin evokes Dragon Ball’s ultimate attack

With all hope seemingly lost against the demon Nezha, Robin uses a surprising technique echoing Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball to save the day.

Sam Stone

Spoilers! The Lazarus effect: How Batman vs. Robin eliminates a DCU staple

Batman vs. Robin provides the full ending to Lazarus Planet with a drastic change for the DCU.

Sam Stone

A kiss before dying: How Tom King and Greg Smallwood redefined Christopher Chance within the DC Universe.

Tom King and Greg Smallwood's acclaimed maxi-series The Human Target has come to an end. Here's how the series redefined Christopher Chance within the DC Universe.

Sam Stone

The DC universes across comics, TV, and movies are changing big this year - and once again, the Flash is to thank (or is it blame?)

The Flash is one of the DCU’s greatest heroes but he can never seem to stop interfering with the timeline, no matter what medium he’s running through.

Sam Stone

Trouble with the curve: The evolution of Nightwing’s prodigious posterior

Of all the heroes and villains in the DC Universe, Nightwing has been recognized as having the best butt in the game. Here’s how Dick Grayson gained his well-rounded reputation.

Sam Stone

Failure to launch: Supergirl and Robin’s disastrous first date has deeper consequences

Robin and Supergirl finally go on a date together, but, as bad as the date goes, it signals something more important for the DCU timeline.

Sam Stone

Spoilers! Reign of the Supermen: Behind the DC Universe's growing men and women of tomorrow

While Superman may be one of the strongest characters in the DCU, he's far from alone. Here are all the Superman analogues and pastiches currently active in the DCU.

Sam Stone

Who is Kang in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania?

As the Marvel Cinematic Universe enters time of The Kang Dynasty, here’s how Kang is set to become the most important figure in the MCU.

Sam Stone

Power couple: How Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy gave DC its best love story in decades

Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy are back together, proving themselves as the healthiest superhero couple to come out of Gotham City.

Sam Stone

DC’s glass ceiling shattered: How the Dawn of DC steps up for Lois Lane, Renee Montoya, and Iris West

The Dawn of DC has marked a bold, hopeful future for the DC Universe, with its women stepping into overdue leadership roles, no longer relegated to simple supporting roles.

Sam Stone

The coming of Superman: Joshua Williamson & Jamal Campbell take us inside DC's relaunch of its flagship title

With DC relaunching the main Superman ongoing series this February, Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell set the stage for their epic story in a Popverse interview.

Sam Stone

Spoilers! The DC Comics timeline: How DC just re-framed its history along a canonical history

From Year One to … well.. YEAR NOW, let's get a better idea of the in-story DC timeline

Sam Stone

Lazarus rising: Mark Waid launches 2023 with DC’s Lazarus Planet

The first DC crossover event of 2023 is here with Lazarus Planet. Creator Mark Waid discusses the cataclysmic opening issue for sweeping storyline.

Sam Stone

From New Frontier to the Space Age: DC’s fascination with the post-war period as exemplified by Superman: The Space Age

With Superman: The Space Age reimagining DC’s biggest icons in a facsimile of 20th century history, here’s how DC has showcased its greatest heroes as having the right stuff.

Sam Stone

Spoilers Power shift: How Batman: Fortress introduces a very different Dark Knight of Steel

Gary Whitta and Darick Robertson’s Batman: Fortress stands completed, with its heist on the Fortress of Solitude ending with a drastically altered balance of power.

Sam Stone

Lee Bermejo revisits Batman: Damned controversy four years later

"It certainly deserves a place in the greater pantheon of that character," Bermejo says about Batman: Damned

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SPOILERS! Court of Owls: The growing prominence of the Gotham City villains in Batman comics and DC as a whole

With the WildC.A.T.s continuing to settle into the DCU, the Court of Owls welcomes them as their first major challenge and a growing villainous role for DC overall.

Sam Stone

Spoilers! Speed kills: Flash’s One-Minute War claims its first casualty

As the Flash Family races into the One-Minute War, someone close to the Fastest Man Alive appears to have paid the ultimate price.

Sam Stone

Batman ‘89 creators unpack their return to the world of Keaton’s Dark Knight

With Batman ‘89 collected into a gorgeous hardcover this past August, Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones talk about revisiting the classic cinematic take on the Dark Knight.

Sam Stone

Mythology redefined: A look at Wonder Woman Historia

Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons has come to a close, completing one of the most ambitious and epic DC Black Label stories. Here’s how the story expands the Wonder Woman mythos.

Sam Stone

Premium Access Lee Bermejo reflects on his industry beginnings and acclaimed work

In a spotlight interview with Popverse, acclaimed comic book creator Lee Bermejo shares his origins breaking into the industry, reflects on his most popular works, and reveals details about Batman: Dear Detective

Sam Stone

Dark Crisis: Black Adam’s long road to bonafide superheroism

As Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaches its explosive finale, Black Adam steps up to save the day but how did the magical antihero reach this surprising role in the first place?

Sam Stone

Spoilers Darkest before Dawn: Dark Crisis and the Dawn of DC

Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths has concluded, opening up endless possibilities for the future of the DC Universe. Here’s how the crossover event sets the stage for the Dawn of DC.

Sam Stone

The coming of Magog: Behind the Kingdom Come villain’s shocking return

Alex Ross and Mark Waid’s classic Kingdom Come has its lethal antihero Magog resurface in the most unlikely place and closer to Superman than ever.

Sam Stone

Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7: Joshua Williamson & Daniel Sampere unpack the crossover’s epic finale

With Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths complete, Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere explain the final issue’s big moments and how they stuck the landing with the crossover event.

Sam Stone

Light in the darkness: How Nightwing illuminates Dark Crisis

With Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaching its explosive climax, here’s how Nightwing stepped up to become the heart and soul of the DC Universe.

Sam Stone

Batman's heart of darkness: Mike Hawthorne talks reuniting with Chip Zdarsky on Batman

Fan-favorite artist Mike Hawthorne discusses his reunion with Chip Zdarsky to kick off a darkly surreal new story arc on the main Batman ongoing series.

Sam Stone

Caped crusaders: Batman and Spawn finally reunite

Batman and Spawn team up for a new adventure against the Court of Owls, but how do these two vengeance-fueled superheroes stack up with one another.

Sam Stone

Meredith Gran looks back on 15 years of Octopus Pie

Octopus Pie creator Meredith Gran reflects on the acclaimed webcomic series 15 years since its debut and looks ahead after launching her first video game Perfect Tides and its unique approach to immersive storytelling.

Sam Stone

Pulp fiction: Behind the return of Slam Bradley

DC’s original hero Slam Bradley returns in Gotham City: Year One. Here’s how the noir miniseries reevaluates the legacy of the hardboiled detective.

Sam Stone

How Midnighter & Apollo are called into Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths for the final battle

As WildStorm celebrates its 30th anniversary, the ultimate superhero power couple Apollo and Midnighter continue to carve out their well-deserved place in the DCU.

Sam Stone

The differences between Harley Quinn and Punchline, according to Batman

Punchline has launched an explosive rampage of her own around Gotham City. Here how she compares to Harley Quinn and why they’re due for a rematch.

Sam Stone

Dark Crisis: Young Justice’s return Is more self-aware than it appears

The Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths tie-in miniseries focusing on Young Justice comes to an end. Here’s how it speaks to the crossover and the wider DC fandom at large.

Sam Stone

Namor: Everything you need to know about Marvel's first character and the MCU's newest antihero

With Namor the Sub-Mariner's first MCU appearance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, here’s everything you need to know about the character’s history and cinematic future

Sam Stone

Geoff Johns paints DC's New Golden Age line as a great murder mystery bridging the past, present, and future of DC Omniverse

With DC returning to the Golden Age for a Justice Society of America relaunch, Geoff Johns teases the endless possibilities this celebrated era of the DCU offers fans

Sam Stone

Legacy reforged: The WildC.A.T.s relaunch in the DCU

As the WildC.A.T.s relaunch with a new series set in the DCU, here’s a look at the evolution of the fan-favorite ‘90s superhero team.

Sam Stone

Spoilers Superman: The Man of Steel and his son have The Talk

With Jon and Clark Kent reunited at last, the two Supermen have a frank discussion about Jon’s sexual orientation in an overdue and honest father-son talk

Sam Stone

Spoilers! DC's Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #6: Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere tease a grand finale

Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaches its penultimate issue, with the fate of the DC Universe all hinging on the final, epic battle. Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere are here to highlight the issue’s big moments

Sam Stone

Batman/Joker: The Deadly Duo’s History of Team-Ups

Batman & the Joker: The Deadly Duo kicks off with the Dark Knight teaming up with his greatest enemy. Here’s a history of the two longtime enemies playing nice together.

Sam Stone

The Death of Superman: Dan Jurgens reflects on the event’s legacy with a new story

As DC celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Death of Superman with an oversized special reuniting its creative teams, Dan Jurgens reflects on the legacy of the iconic event.

Sam Stone

Selina’s Last Score: A Reflection on Catwoman: Lonely City

As the acclaimed DC Black Label miniseries Catwoman: Lonely City comes to an end, here’s how it reimagines the DC Universe and speaks to its core themes and characters.

Sam Stone

Spoilers! Flashpoint Beyond: How Batman took the ultimate risk

As Flashpoint Beyond comes to an end, the miniseries gives Batman a cosmic memento that could significantly alter the course of multiple DC Universes

Sam Stone

Premium Access Ram V dishes on his comic book origins and evolution

In a spotlight interview, Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated comic book creator Ram V recounts how he started writing comics and reinvents himself throughout his career

Sam Stone

Spoilers! Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #5: All the Shocking Twists Explained by Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere

The battle for the fate of the DC Multiverse takes shape as Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths continues. Creators Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere discuss the fifth issue’s big twists and turns.

Sam Stone

Robin: Tim Drake’s return is a long time coming

As Tim Drake steps back into the spotlight, headlining a new monthly comic book series, here’s a look back at the fan-favorite Robin’s complicated history.

Sam Stone

DC reveals the Joker's identity as Jack White (No, not that one) in surprising Flashpoint Beyond event

As Flashpoint Beyond reaches its penultimate issue, the miniseries may have just solved the age-old mystery of who the Joker really is

Sam Stone

Werewolf by Night: Everything you need to know about the terrifying Marvel hero ahead of his MCU debut

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is about to go full tilt horror with Werewolf by Night. Here’s what you need to know about the lycanthropic superhero.

Sam Stone

Why it hurts to be the Dark Knight

While Batman is one of the most iconic superheroes in the DC Universe, he pays a bloody price to fight against gods and monsters. Here’s why it hurts to be the Dark Knight.

Sam Stone

Superman: Phillip Kennedy Johnson unpacks the Man of Steel’s homecoming return to Earth

As Superman returns to Earth in the pages of Action Comics, Phillip Kennedy Johnson unpacks the latest developments for the Man of Steel and his family set to alter the course of Superman mythos.

Sam Stone

Nightwing's revealed secret identity raises a major superhero romance question

As Nightwing and Batgirl’s romantic relationship reaches a perilous crossroads, it raises a major question about the ongoing viability behind superhero romance.

Sam Stone

Alfred Pennyworth returns this week in DC's Batman books, and now we realize how much we missed him

Batman vs. Robin begins with the apparent return of Alfred Pennyworth. Here’s how the Wayne Family butler evolved into a father figure for the entire Bat-Family

Sam Stone

Spoilers! Are the dark days of Pamela Isley finally coming to an end? Poison Ivy #4 hints at a hopeful future

Poison Ivy’s cross-country trip for self-discovery has led to a romantic entanglement away from Harley Quinn. Here's how this brief solved Ivy’s existential crisis

Sam Stone

Titans United: Bloodpact will blur the lines between hero and villain, and Titans TV show and comics

Cavan Scott reassembles DC’s young heroes for Titans United: Bloodpact, teasing what readers can expect from the new comic book miniseries

Sam Stone

Spoilers! Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #4: All the twists and turns explained by Joshua Williamson

As Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths hits its halfway point, Joshua Williamson unpacks the shocking development from the DC event’s fourth issue

Sam Stone

Wonder Woman: The growing legacy of DC’s Amazon superhero

How DC made Wonder Woman a legacy hero

Sam Stone

Spoilers! Black Lightning and the crisis of conscience inside the Lex Luthor White House

A controversial moment from Black Lightning’s history is revisited, with his tacit support of President Lex Luthor. Here’s why Jefferson Pierce agreed to fall in behind Superman’s nemesis.

Sam Stone

Spoilers! Tangled up in green: How Ram V and Mike Perkins reinvented DC's Swamp Thing

The Swamp Thing comes to a close, as a new hero claims the elemental powers of the Green. Here’s how Ram V and Mike Perkins’ run altered the Swamp Thing mythos forever.

Sam Stone

Spoilers! The secret history of DC's Arkham Asylum (and the Arkham family) revealed in Batman's new Detective Comics run opener

Ram V and Rafael Albuquerque’s run on Detective Comics begins with shocking revelations about Gotham City’s most infamous family, the Arkhams

Sam Stone

A bloody puzzle: Inside the DC reinvention of the Riddler from new Batman one-shot

As Batman’s greatest foes are reimagined by DC’s One Bad Day specials, The Riddler receives a particularly terrifying makeover

Sam Stone

How Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero fits in the larger story of the franchise

A primer to help casual Dragon Ball fans understand Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’s placement in the franchise

Sam Stone

Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #3 spoilers: All the shocking twists explained by Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere

As Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths expands its reach to the cosmic corners of the DC Universe, Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere unpack the third issue’s twists and big reveals.

Sam Stone

Eternity: The balance of power in the MCU has just shifted forever

One of the most omnipotent figures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is Eternity. Here’s everything you need to know about the cosmic entity.

Sam Stone

SPOILERS! DC's Clockwork Killer revealed as classic Batman family member [REDACTED] as Flashpoint Beyond enters final act

Flashpoint Beyond’s gruesome murder mystery Is solved

Sam Stone

Black Adam, the DCU’s most complicated antihero, unveils an heir to his bloody legacy

While Black Adam may be coming to the big screen, the magical antihero has selected as successor to take his mantle into a radically new direction.

Sam Stone

New Champion of Shazam creators tease new future for Mary Marvel

New Champion of Shazam creators Josie Campbell and Evan “Doc” Shaner catapult Mary Shazam into the spotlight in a comic book series that gives the fan-favorite character her just due.

Sam Stone

Dark Crisis: Tom King and Chris Burnham offer a spoilerly peek into Superman’s prison

As the truth behind the Justice League’s twisted imprisonment in Dark Crisis is revealed, Tom King and Chris Burnham detail Superman’s twisted role in the crossover.

Sam Stone

Move Over, Super-Sons: There’s a New Dynamic Duo in the DCU

While Jon Kent and Damian Wayne may be the DC Universe’s Super-Sons, the DCU’s next World’s Finest is quickly shaping up to be Jon and Nightwing instead

Sam Stone

Milestones in History: Denys Cowan & Reginald Hudlin shine a light on real-world heroes

With Milestone Media’s relaunch continuing to gain momentum, the publisher heads Denys Cowan and Reginald Hudlin discuss their long-planned anthology project Milestones in History.

Sam Stone

Catwoman: Tini Howard Sets Up Selina for a New Big Score

As Tini Howard crafts a new future for Catwoman, she reveals her own personal connection to Selina Kyle and teases big plans for the iconic master thief in Gotham City.

Sam Stone

Justice Society: Getting to know the JSA for DC's Black Adam film

Inside the seminal history of the world's first major superhero team, the JSA

Sam Stone

A guide to Hercules: Could this mythical hero be the MCU’s next big thing?

The Marvel Universe has plenty of superhero gods and Hercules is poised to become its next big thing. Here’s a full history of the Olympian Avenger.

Sam Stone

DC’s Latest Batman era kicks off with a shocking death... or does it?

As Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez take the helm on Batman, they kick off their run with a major death. However, things may not quite be all that they appear

Sam Stone

Spoilers! Dark Crisis #2: all the issues shocking twists & turns explained by Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere

Dark Crisis takes a brutally explosive turn with its second issue and creators Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere walk readers through its big fight

Sam Stone

Looking back on the irreverent brilliance of Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen

Matt Fraction and Steve Lieber have returned to the wonderfully weird world of Jimmy Olsen. Here’s how their past collaboration made Superman’s pal comedically postmodern

Sam Stone

Spoilers! Inside the wedding of Batman and Catwoman

Batman and Catwoman have finally tied the knot. Here's how Gotham City’s favorite couple has been heading this way for a long time

Sam Stone

Superman and Batman’s latest team-up strategy has a strange history

Batman/Superman: World’s Finest has its own surprising twist on a classic DC Comics character as the Dark Knight and Man of Steel literally join forces to save the day

Sam Stone

Spoilers! Dark Crisis: Is DC teasing an ominous repeat of history for the Flash?

The DC Universe faces a world without the Justice League as Dark Crisis begins and the Flash leads a crucial mission that could turn the tide for the heroes.

Sam Stone

Batman: The Dark Knight’s untold history with Joe Chill, the man who murdered his parents

The most traumatic figure in Bruce Wayne’s life has an untold history with Batman. Here’s the evolving history of Joe Chill

Sam Stone

Tim Drake: Charting (and celebrating) Robin and the evolution of his sexual identity

Tim Drake is one of the most popular, pivotal characters to hold the mantle of Robin. Here’s how the DC superhero evolved and embraced his true self

Sam Stone

Scott Snyder: a comprehensive guide to his creator-owned work

Scott Snyder is one of the most acclaimed comic book creators working in the industry today. Here is a complete bibliography of his creator-owned projects

Sam Stone

Dark Crisis creators Joshua WIlliamson and Daniel Sampere get spoiler-y about the first issue, the first scene, and that shocking last page

As Dark Crisis sweeps across the DC Universe, comic book creators Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere unpack the crossover event’s explosive opening issue.

Sam Stone

Spoilers Deathstroke's grudge against the Teen Titans reignited with deadly effect in Dark Crisis #1

Dark Crisis is finally here and Deathstroke leads the Secret Society of Super-Villains to draw first blood against the heroes. Here’s the story behind his renewed vendetta.

Sam Stone

Spoilers! Dark Crisis #1 spoilers: a new Justice League rises from the ashes of 'The Death of the Justice League'

With Dark Crisis opening in a world without the Justice League, Jon Kent scrambles to form his own superhero team. Here’s who accepts the Man of Steel’s call to arms and who turns him down.

Sam Stone

Spider-Woman: Everything you need to know about Jessica Drew

The original Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew, is poised to make her debut on the big screen. Here’s everything you need to know about the high-flying Marvel super hero, how she emerged from the shadow of Spider-Man, and what we know so far about her upcoming cinematic debut.

Sam Stone

Spoilers! How Deathstroke's big change from Shadow War impacts his Dark Crisis role

With Deathstroke enduring lethal changes during the recent storyline Shadow War, Slade Wilson has gained a sinister new motivation heading into Dark Crisis.

Sam Stone

Martha Kent and her vital role in the Superhero mythos

Superman got his moral compass and sense of compassion from his parents, with Martha Kent finally getting her just due.

Sam Stone

Stan Sakai shares his passion for Usagi Yojimbo and Netflix's Samurai Rabbit

The prolific Stan Sakai talks about designing broccoli and making heroes for Usagi Yojimbo and the Netflix spinoff, Samurai Rabbit

Sam Stone

Spider-Man 2099: A guide to Marvel Comics' cyberpunk superhero

The cyberpunk world of Marvel 2099 has its own Spider-Man, with Miguel O’Hara as his world’s webslinging hero. With the character set to play a major role in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, here’s everything you need to know about the futuristic superhero.

Sam Stone

Jeehyung Lee delves into our own individual Hells in Gumaa: The Beginning of Her

Gumaa: JeeHyung Lee launches his supernatural horror story

Sam Stone

Spoilers! Meet Duo, the new Milestone/DC superhero who might change your view on couples bonding

For fans of Xombi, you will like Duo

Sam Stone

Spoilers! Batman: Arkham game fans might see some eerie similarities in this week's Flash

Comics' Warden Wolfe is taking a page from Batman: Arkham's Warden Sharpe

Sam Stone

Batman: The Animated Series villain Red Claw makes her DC Comics debut on 20th anniversary

Selina Kyle welcomes Red Claw to the DCU in Catwoman #43

Sam Stone

Rest easy, here's what you need to know about That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

Everything you need to know about the light novel-turned-manga-turned anime hit That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

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