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Were My Chemical Romance's most iconic outfits inspired by the DC superhero the Ray? We think so (and hope so)

Did a 1994 DC ad in Wizard Magazine inspire one of the most iconic looks in rock n’ roll history?

April 18, 2024 Pierce Lydon

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Watchmen release date: When is the animated adaptation of the iconic comic coming out?

The film was first announced at San Diego Comic-Con

April 5, 2024 Trent Cannon

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Tom King opens up about the creation of DC's Trinity, daughter of Wonder Woman

How an unused babysitting story led to the creation of Wonder Woman’s daughter.

April 3, 2024 Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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DC: From The Penguin to Teen Titans (and a new DCU!), here are all the upcoming DC movies and TV shows

There's so much more DC TV and movie material coming to the screen than you might expect

March 25, 2024 Graeme McMillan

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Superman cosplayers react to James Gunn's Superman chest symbol reveal

Watch the reactions and insights in this super-fun video captured by Popverse's Ashley Victoria Robinson!

March 4, 2024 Ashley V. Robinson

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Batman writer Tom King has been misspelling the Dark Knight's #1 accessory for years and we didn't know it

The name that Tom King has misspelled in every Batman script.

March 4, 2024 Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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Top 7 Robins from DC Comics, ranked

Ranking all the Robins of the Batman family from worst to best

Feb. 9, 2024 Ashley V. Robinson

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DC forgot they approved Mister Miracle by Tom King & Mitch Gerads until three issues were done, the duo says

What happens when you give your editor a script and they don’t remember assigning it?

Feb. 9, 2024 Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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Members Access | Geoff Johns dishes on the machinations of DC and his future with Ghost Machine

In an interview with Popverse, Geoff Johns reflects on restoring DC history with DC Rebirth and charts a new future with Ghost Machine

Jan. 29, 2024 Sam Stone

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How Bruce Wayne (Batman) should've come to Smallville, according to Tom Welling & Michael Rosenbaum

Bruce Wayne never made it to the show Smallville, but here's how Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum wanted to introduce him.

Dec. 11, 2023 Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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Members Access | Batman's newest villains inspired by the Catholic Church and Michael Jackon in Rafael Grampá's Gargoyle of Gotham

Ahead of the launch of Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #2, Rafael Grampá unveils its two new supervillains

Dec. 5, 2023 Sam Stone

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Joker: How to watch all the DC's Clown Prince of Crime movie and TV appearances in chronological and release order

Joker: Folie a Deux will be dancing its way into theaters next year. Here's how to catch up with the Clown Prince of Crime.

Dec. 4, 2023 Mason Downey

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Spoilers! | Batman and the Joker’s latest showdown invalidates a DC classic

As a new Batman story continues from the ashes of The Gotham War, it makes one popular DC story is no longer canon

Nov. 7, 2023 Sam Stone

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Titans: Beast World will set up a new "status quo for the DC Universe" going forward

Writer Tom Taylor gives the Titans their biggest challenge yet in DC’s upcoming crossover event

Nov. 1, 2023 Sam Stone

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Spoilers! | Aquaman 2: How DC Comics' tie-in comic sets up Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Ahead of the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, DC has released a tie-in prequel that bridges the gap between movies with crucial story progression

Oct. 31, 2023 Sam Stone

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Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Ending explained

Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War pit the Dark Knight against the Bat-Family. Here’s how DC’s superhero civil war shakes up the Batman mythos

Oct. 31, 2023 Sam Stone

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Spoilers! | Ram V’s existential approach to Batman

As Ram V’s Detective Comics run continues, he speaks directly to Batman’s trauma and identity in a raw emotional scene

Oct. 24, 2023 Sam Stone

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Gotham War: Why Batman and Catwoman could never truly stay enemies

As the DC crossover event Gotham War nears its conclusion, the Dark Knight and Catwoman have an overdue one-on-one

Oct. 17, 2023 Sam Stone

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Members Access | Inside Mark Waid's massive DC plans (and they're only getting bigger)

Over one year since returning to DC Comics, Mark Waid unveils his growing plans in an interview with Popverse

Oct. 11, 2023 Sam Stone

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Spoilers! | Superman goes to therapy (and it's about time)

Superman may be the most indestructible hero in the DCU, but even he has to be honest about his mental health. Here's how Superman: Lost addresses the pressures of saving the day

Oct. 10, 2023 Sam Stone

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Liveblog! | Follow DC Comics' Multiverse panel live from NYCC 2023!

Want to hear the announcements from the Elsewhere in the DC Multiverse panel as they're happening? Follow along here.

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Oct. 8, 2023 Pierce Lydon

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Spoilers! | DC's Peacemaker Tries Hard! ending explained

As Peacemaker Tries Hard! comes a close, here’s how the series evokes James Gunn’s DC projects while leaning into ‘80s action and comedy

Oct. 3, 2023 Sam Stone

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Superman: How Clark Kent’s day job is his most under-appreciated asset

Clark Kent’s professional career is an overlooked part of the Superman mythos. Here’s how DC is fixing that.

Sept. 26, 2023 Sam Stone

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Wonder Woman: The DCU’s ultimate warrior becomes an enemy of the state

Wonder Woman has always had a rebellious streak in her. Here’s how this makes her public enemy number one

Sept. 19, 2023 Sam Stone

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Green Lantern: Why Sinestro is DC’s most criminally underused villain

As DC plans its future for film and television, Sinestro could finally break from obscurity as a larger threat

Sept. 12, 2023 Sam Stone

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DC's Robin is now an A.I., as Ultraman creators revamp the Batman family in Justice Buster

As DC partners with Kodansha to reimagine its biggest characters in manga, Eiichi Shimizu unveils Batman: Justice Buster in an interview with Popverse

Sept. 6, 2023 Sam Stone

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Meet DC's newest Batman villain, Crytoon

As Rafael Grampá readies the eagerly anticipated miniseries Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham and its new villains, he spotlights the lead foe Crytoon

Sept. 6, 2023 Sam Stone

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Spoilers! | DC is launching a buzzy new hero with ties to the Golden Age

The DC Universe boasts a wide bench of generational heroes, and the next wave is already here

Sept. 5, 2023 Sam Stone

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Spoilers | Marvel's Civil War done right: Batman and Catwoman collide in the DC event Gotham War

Gotham War pits Batman and Catwoman in a bitter battle that splits the Bat-Family, employing themes from several classic Marvel stories

Sept. 5, 2023 Sam Stone

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DC's Knight Terrors ending explained: How the crossover event goes beyond the nightmares

The 2023 crossover event Knight Terrors carries steep consequences for DC's heroes beyond scary dreams. Here's the story's bigger impact.

Aug. 29, 2023 Sam Stone

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Spoilers! | DC's Raven and the Teen titans need to move on from her evil dad

Raven is a fan-favorite staple on the Titans. Here’s why she deserves to leave her evil father’s shadow for good.

Aug. 22, 2023 Sam Stone

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Arrowverse rises?: The cast of Arrow speculates on a potential revival

The cast of Arrow recently spoke about the possibility of their show returning for another season.

Aug. 17, 2023 Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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Supergirl: Superman's cousin's tangled history and bright future

After decades of convoluted history, Supergirl is poised to become bigger than ever. Here's the long road to Supergirl's resurgence.

Aug. 15, 2023 Sam Stone

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Aquaman: How to watch Jason Momoa’s ocean-based superhero in release and chronological order

Want to get started on watching the DCEU’s Aquaman? Here’s how to do it!

Aug. 14, 2023 Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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Superman: How the Daily Planet changed the superhero game

The Daily Planet is more than a staple in the Superman mythos - it's also a foundational trope in the superhero genre

Aug. 8, 2023 Sam Stone

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Superman: How to watch all of of the Man of Steel's live-action movies and TV shows in chronological or release order

How to make sense of all the Supermen, all the Superman series, and all the great stories of the live-action Superman

Aug. 5, 2023 Sam Stone

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Harley Quinn: How Dr. Harleen Quinzel went from background character to become a pillar of the modern DC Universe

With a new season of her hit animated series and growing role in comics and on-screen, the DCU is effectively Harley Quinn’s world to conquer

July 25, 2023 Sam Stone

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Wonder Woman: How to watch all of Diana's live-action projects in chronological and release order

Wonder Woman is one of the biggest characters in the DCU. Here’s how to watch all Diana Prince’s memorable live-action appearances in order

July 24, 2023 Sam Stone

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DC Studios is developing Watchmen and Crisis on Infinite Earths animated feature films

The movies adapting landmark comic books were announced at San Diego Comic Con 2023.

July 23, 2023 Grant DeArmitt

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Follow along live! | SDCC 2023: A Batman western, an all-new Outsiders, and more announced during DC's Gotham City panel

DC is bringing its own Batfamily to San Diego Comic Con 2023, with guests like Tom King, Tini Howard, Ram V and more.

July 20, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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SDCC 2023: Where in the world is Popverse at San Diego?

Popverse is all over San Diego Comic-Con - in fact, here's where you can meet us!

July 19, 2023 Chris Arrant

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Follow along live! | SDCC 2023: DC's World of Metropolis panel flies Superman to Comic Con

Joshua Williamson, Sina Grace, and Phillip Kennedy Johnson are at San Diego Comic Con 2023 for an all-Superman panel.

July 18, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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Follow along live! | SDCC 2023: The Dawn of DC is here, but not before some Knight Terrors

DC is bringing Joshua Williamson, Jeremy Adams, and Dennis Culver to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk this year's company-wide crossover Knight Terrors.

July 18, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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Follow along live! | SDCC 2023: A bright future for superheroes in the Dawn of DC panel

Ram V, Joshua Williamson, Tom King and more head to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk about the gleaming future of DC's superheroes.

July 18, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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The coming of Hawkgirl: The Superman: Legacy hero gets the well-deserved spotlight

With a new comic series and her silver screen debut in Superman: Legacy, here’s everything you need to know about Hawkgirl

July 18, 2023 Sam Stone

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Spoilers! | How DC's Grifter became the last action hero of the WIldstorm era

WildStorm continues to grow within the DCU, with Grifter leading the charge in a tragically unique way in the pages of WildC.A.T.s

July 11, 2023 Sam Stone

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What happens when a movie/tv superhero needs to use the bathroom?

The Shazamily shares their difficulties with using the bathroom in superhero costumes

July 8, 2023 Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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Spoilers! | Batman's biggest foe is the Joker, but the Joker's biggest foe is... a 9-5 office job

The Joker's biggest fear isn't Batman - it's an office job, and he's doing just that now at DC

July 4, 2023 Sam Stone

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Evil revisited: Tom King and Mitch Gerads reimagine the Joker’s murderous debut

Reuniting for Batman: The Brave and the Bold, King and Gerads double down on the Joker as DC’s most terrifying villain

June 27, 2023 Sam Stone

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Black Adam writer Christopher Priest says Warner Bros. Discovery had heavy input - even on the jokes

Christopher Priest reflects on the themes and behind-the-scenes challenges in bringing the Black Adam maxi-series to life

June 21, 2023 Sam Stone

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The hierarchy of power in the DC universe has just changed in DC's Black Adam finale.

As the Black Adam maxi-series comes to an end, Christopher Priest shares the themes behind the story

June 20, 2023 Sam Stone

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Change in perspective: Why Nightwing is DC’s most experimental comic

As Nightwing presents readers with a first-person perspective interlude, the title exemplifies what mainstream superhero comics can be

June 20, 2023 Sam Stone

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The Penguin: Everything we know about The Batman follow-up coming to Max

Fans of The Batman get a chance to return to the movie's world with The Penguin. Here’s all the details about the television continuation.

June 15, 2023 Sam Stone

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The rise of the Wall: Behind Amanda Waller’s Dawn of DC villainous turn

Here’s how Amanda Waller steadily transformed from conflicted ally into the biggest villain in the DCU

June 13, 2023 Sam Stone

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Give peace a chance: Behind the reinvention of Peacemaker

As Peacemaker Tries Hard! channels James Gunn’s take on antihero, here’s the story of the character’s surprise evolution

June 6, 2023 Sam Stone

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A light in the darkness: The renewed relevance of Alan Scott

DC Pride makes the original Green Lantern Alan Scott a bigger inspiration to a new generation of heroes ahead of his new series

May 30, 2023 Sam Stone

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From Dead Boy Detectives to Nightmare Country: Where the Sandman Universe is now

As The Sandman Universe: Dead Boy Detectives ends, here’s how Sandman endures in comics 35 years since its debut

May 23, 2023 Sam Stone

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A magical partnership: Evan Narcisse & Charles Stewart III talk Static Team-Up: Anansi

In an interview with Popverse, Evan Narcisse and Charles Stewart III talk reimagining a superhero team-up from Static Shock for comics for the first time

May 16, 2023 Sam Stone

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Spoilers! | Speed kills: How Titans continues Wally West’s string of tragedies

The new Titans series kicks off with a shocking murder and the return of Wally West’s rough patch. Here's how Wally can't just catch a break.

May 16, 2023 Sam Stone

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Spoilers! | Death in DC: Inside DC’s new magic trick for superhero deaths

Superhero death and resurrection is a staple to the genre, with DC relying on a recurring trope to take heroes off the board

May 9, 2023 Sam Stone

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Spoilers! | DC’s Knight Terrors: Everything you need to know about the upcoming DC event as spelled out with Free Comic Book Day

DC Comics’ biggest Free Comic Book Day release is a special prologue to Knight Terrors. Here’s how it sets the tone for this summer’s event.

May 6, 2023 Sam Stone

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Watch the Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, and John Glover reunite and reminisce about the fondly-remembered DC Superman show

Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, Michael Rosenbaum and John Glover talked about Smallville at the C2E2 2023, and you can watch it live like you were there!

May 3, 2023 Grant DeArmitt

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Knight Terrors: DC's lead writer Joshua Williamson dives into the superhero horror event of the summer

In an interview with Popverse, Joshua Williamson provides a sneak peek at the upcoming DC crossover event Knight Terrors and its FCBD prologue.

May 2, 2023 Sam Stone

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Through the looking glass: Batman’s odyssey through the multiverse finally brings him home

DC marks Batman’s 900th issue with a multiversal celebration of the Dark Knight’s extensively varied legacy

May 2, 2023 Sam Stone

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Is this the end of DC's animated movie division? Prominent director says Gunn and Safran haven't been greenlighting anything

Does the DC Universe direct-to-video film series have a future under Gunn and Safran’s DC Studios?

April 25, 2023 Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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A team-up of godly proportions: How Revenge of the Gods brought Wonder Woman and Shazam together

Though Lazarus Planet may have ended in February, its larger impact is felt in the miniseries Revenge of the Gods

April 25, 2023 Sam Stone

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James Gunn, some of DCEU's past creators deserve your praise, not your dismissal

James Gunn saying DC gave away its IP "for a smile" is an appalling dimissal of the talent and success behind the Arrowverse and other DC properties.

April 24, 2023 Jim McDermott

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Titans together: Tom Taylor and Nicola Scott mix bombastic stakes and intimate action for Titans

With the Titans officially the biggest team in the DCU, Tom Taylor and Nicola Scott up the ante while keeping the stakes close to home.

April 21, 2023 Sam Stone

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As the DCeased saga ends, Tom Taylor reveals all in spoiler-filled interview

As DCeased: War of the Undead Gods ends the horror-fueled take on the DCU, creator Tom Taylor reflects on saga’s conclusion

April 21, 2023 Sam Stone

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Inside DC's shadowy new superhero team the Vigil with Ram V

Ahead of its series launch this May, Ram V declassifies The Vigil, DC’s latest superhero team title and its unique mission across the DCU.

April 19, 2023 Sam Stone

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Spoilers! | Superman: How DC has changed the Man of Steel's legacy with a new comic book series

The first arc of Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell’s Superman run celebrates the Superman mythos while exploring a new frontier. Here’s how.

April 19, 2023 Sam Stone

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DCeased: How DC's zombie epic shined a darker light on the DC Universe

DCeased, the popular horror reimagining of the DC Universe reaches its end. Here’s the story behind the successful set of stories.

April 18, 2023 Sam Stone

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A new Superman series is coming from Mark Waid, Bryan Hitch, and DC's 17 & up imprint

Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor revisits the time travel twists of the first movie to save his greatest foe

April 12, 2023 Chris Arrant

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A Batman for the people: Why the Dark Knight will never be a working class hero

While Batman is the most recognizable human superhero in the DCU, he is far from the Justice League’s most relatable

April 11, 2023 Sam Stone

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Joker’s wild: The Clown Prince of Crime has just received a terrifying cosmic upgrade

As Batman tries to escape from an alternate DCU, the Joker has become a threat for the entire DC Omniverse.

April 4, 2023 Sam Stone

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Unstoppably odd: Behind the Doom Patrol’s return to the spotlight

The Doom Patrol is back at the forefront of the DCU with the new series Unstoppable Doom Patrol. Here’s why their resurgence was a long time coming.

March 28, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

March 22, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

March 21, 2023 Sam Stone

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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?

March 14, 2023 Sam Stone

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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?

March 10, 2023 Jim McDermott

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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.

March 7, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

March 3, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

March 2, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

March 1, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

Feb. 28, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

Feb. 28, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

Feb. 27, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

Feb. 22, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

Feb. 14, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

Feb. 9, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

Jan. 31, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

Jan. 27, 2023 Sam Stone

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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

Jan. 24, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

Jan. 23, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

Jan. 18, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

Jan. 10, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

Jan. 10, 2023 Sam Stone

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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.

Jan. 9, 2023 Joshua Lapin-Bertone

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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.

Dec. 30, 2022 Sam Stone

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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?

Dec. 22, 2022 Sam Stone