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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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! 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Jeehyung Lee delves into our own individual Hells in Gumaa: The Beginning of Her
Gumaa: JeeHyung Lee launches his supernatural horror story
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Spoilers! Meet Duo, the new Milestone/DC superhero who might change your view on couples bonding
For fans of Xombi, you will like Duo
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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
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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
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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