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Comic-Con International: San Diego 2023 Spotlight
A superhero therapist uses comic book movies to help people grapple with their sexual orientation and PTSD - here's how
Dr. Janina Scarlet shares how comic book movies can help you find your inner truth.
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Baby titan skulls, too many coffees, and …Barbie Lilith? Stars of The Owl House dish behind-the-scenes secrets
The stars of Disney+'s beloved show The Owl House tell stories about working on the show
Jim McDermott
How therapists are using the Marvel Cinematic Universe to heal us
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is being used as a therapy tool, and the results have been great.
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Raina Telgemeier shares 3 comics that formed her (and one that "ruined" her life)
At her SDCC spotlight panel, Raina Telgemeier talks Bill Watterson, Lynn Johnston, Lynda Barry and Barefoot Gen
Jim McDermott
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A superhero therapist uses comic book movies to help people grapple with their sexual orientation and PTSD - here's how
Dr. Janina Scarlet shares how comic book movies can help you find your inner truth.
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Baby titan skulls, too many coffees, and …Barbie Lilith? Stars of The Owl House dish behind-the-scenes secrets
The stars of Disney+'s beloved show The Owl House tell stories about working on the show
Jim McDermott
How therapists are using the Marvel Cinematic Universe to heal us
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is being used as a therapy tool, and the results have been great.
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Raina Telgemeier shares 3 comics that formed her (and one that "ruined" her life)
At her SDCC spotlight panel, Raina Telgemeier talks Bill Watterson, Lynn Johnston, Lynda Barry and Barefoot Gen
Jim McDermott
What Star Wars: Andor teaches us about rebellion
Lessons about rebellion and resistance from Star Wars: Andor.
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Inside the surprise revival of the Transformers & GI Joe shared universe with Hasbro, Skybound, & Image Comics
A conversation with Hasbro's Michael Kelly about Transformers, G.I. Joe, working with Skybound...and Squirrel Girl?
Jim McDermott
Mitch Gerads and Nicola Scott spill the beans on the reality of being a comic book artist
About what comic did Tom King say "When I gave you that script, I thought you’d hate it"?
Graeme McMillan
The Continental director teases “Needle drops everywhere” in John Wick prequel
The Continental will capture the 70s through music
Tiffany Babb
Kneel Before Zod: Joe Casey returns to DC's Superman line to align with the iconic villain
The new series, set in current continuity, will see Zod go from newly-settled family man to something far darker
Grant DeArmitt
Iconic Sandman artist Dave McKean delves into the world of AI art
"It’s a disruption and recalibration of our fundamental definition of art and of creativity."
Chloe Maveal
Blowing up houses and scaling mountains: Hollywood location scouts share what the job really means
"Location managing is the most fun job you can have with your clothes on."
Chloe Maveal
Todd McFarlane on the problem with (still) being relevant
"You don’t let people stay on the stage until they’re sixty or seventy!"
Chloe Maveal
Todd McFarlane created a universe of Spawn variants. Now he’s murdering them all, as babies.
“It’s baby on baby violence”: Todd McFarlane announces Spawn Kills Every Spawn.
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Harley Quinn and the art of giving a f**k
The producers of Harley Quinn discuss the anatomy of the f-bomb
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Badder blood, even worse planning: how you just can't fault Rob Liefeld for missing his own panel
It's just impossible to be upset with him! He's too nice!
Chloe Maveal
Without Hall H, every SDCC panel became Hall H: A travelog of Comic-Con International: San Diego
A trojan horse of hope for comics? Time will tell more than anything else.
Chloe Maveal
How Spawn’s confrontation with Donald Trump earned Todd McFarlane an angry phone call from Breitbart
Todd McFarlane recounts the angry phone call he got from Breitbart after Spawn attacked Donald Trump.
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
The Transformers: EarthSpark team chat big changes in season 1 finale (no spoilers)
The cast and creative team of Transformers: EarthSpark talk the first season's last 7 episodes
Jim McDermott
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.
Graeme McMillan
Todd McFarlane's Spawn is coming to "one of the biggest games on the planet" - but which one?
Spawn will be joining one of the world’s biggest video games. McFarlane won’t tell us which game it is, but Popverse has some ideas.
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
SDCC 2023: Kate Beaton asks for "more diverse perspectives" from working class and industrial voices in comics
The Ducks cartoonist's Eisner acceptance speech uses the opportunity to invite more stories from "hidden' perspectives
Graeme McMillan
SDCC 2023: Was Hall H's loss everyone else's gain?
Without the big movies to distract attendees, panel attendance elsewhere at the show was significantly up
Graeme McMillan
US Congressional Popular Arts Caucus: Everything we know about Congressman Robert Garcia's new initiative
Congressman Robert Garcia just launched the Congressional Popular Arts Caucus at San Diego Comic Con this week. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Tiffany Babb
Congressman Robert Garcia on the Popular Arts Caucus, SDCC, and Superman
After his panel at this year's SDCC, Popverse had a chance to chat with Congressman Robert Garcia on his new initiative, his return to SDCC, and more
Tiffany Babb
Big Spawn movie news is coming, Blumhouse and Todd McFarlane are just waiting for the strikes to end
Todd McFarlane teases an exciting update for the Spawn movie, but he can’t reveal it until the Writers and Actors Strike ends.
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Touring Nickelodeon's 90s-themed SDCC 2023 booth (and how we avoided being slimed)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Good Burger 2 and more is thrilling fans at San Diego Comic-Con
Graeme McMillan
SDCC 2023: Geeky clothes for geeky women found (and bought) at Elhoffer Design booth
Want a vest that makes you look like a Hobbit (in the best way)?
Tiffany Babb
San Diego Comic-Con says it "never worried about the strike," and fan feedback on-site seems to agree
For some the writers and actors strike was a dark cloud over SDCC ahead of time, but the organizers say they weren't worried at all.
Graeme McMillan
SDCC 2023: Artist Alley becomes main street for San Diego Comic-Con after movie & TV dropouts
This year's SDCC saw a different type of traffic in a different part of the convention center
Donovan Grant
SDCC 2023: All the big news, magic, and moments from San Diego Comic-Con
4.5 days of comics, movies, TV, and walking (sometimes running). Here's the highlights of SDCC 2023
Graeme McMillan
There’s a Crisis coming to DC animated universe, and here's how it began
Crisis on Infinite Earths is coming to DC's animated movie universe, and its been coming for awhile now
Ernie Estrella
Congressman Robert Garcia is bringing Free Comic Book Day to the US Capitol
US Congressman Robert Garcia is leading the charge to bring comics - FREE COMICS - to the halls of power in the United States.
Tiffany Babb
SDCC 2023: What happens when you announce a Rob Liefeld panel but forget to invite Rob Liefeld?
How a panel that was never supposed to happen ended up on the SDCC schedule
Chris Arrant
We found Barbie at San Diego Comic-Con 2023
SDCC just happened to be the same weekend Greta Gerwig's Barbie premiered, and fans were out in full force to show their love
Grant DeArmitt
Marvel's Echo returns to the rez for new comic ahead of her Disney+ show
San Diego Comic Con 2023's Women of Marvel panel had plenty of announcements, this one for fans of Maya Lopez, AKA Echo
Grant DeArmitt
The most amazing cosplay from San Diego Comic Con 2023
All the best cosplay at Comic-Con International: San Diego
Tiffany Babb
SDCC's Her Universe Fashion Show: Inside the contest, the camraderie, and the costumes with Ashley Eckstein, Hot Topic, and the winners
“We work so hard and when it happens it just is truly like a dream,” Eckstein says
Ashley V. Robinson
Follow the Women of Marvel panel live from San Diego Comic-Con 2023!
It's time for Popverse's favorite Marvel Comics panel, Women of Marvel!
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
DC has recruited Sherri L. Smith for a solo Jennifer Pierce / Lightning comic
Acclaimed writer Sherri L. Pierce is writing a solo Lightning graphic novel subtitled Changes for DC
Chris Arrant
Jeffrey Brown's adorable Batman graphic novel is getting a sequel (as it should)
Kids do the craziest things, especially when you're Robin, son of Batman
Chris Arrant
Chef Duff Goldman bakes Kung Fu Panda almond cookies for fans at San Diego Comic Con
The fan-favorite Chef delighted his fans with his stories (and his baking) at this year's SDCC
Tiffany Babb
Marvel's Spider-Gwen and the Mary Janes are going on tour this fall
Gwen Stacy and The Mary Janes are on a four-city tour and Gwen's promised no web-slinging. Sure.
Grant DeArmitt
Marvel celebrates the winner (and the losers) in third annual X-Men Vote with their own series
There's other comics about the winners, but this comic is about the losers. People voted for them too, right?
Grant DeArmitt
Marvel's newest LGBTQIA+ hero Nightshade is getting her own solo comic this year
Nightshade's latest comic was announced at San Diego Comic Con 2023, but just who is the newest person to take on that name, and are they a villain?
Grant DeArmitt
Love Marvel? Love cats? You'll love news they're publishing more of Marvel Meo by Nao Fuji
Marvel's latest news is the cat-lover's meow.
Grant DeArmitt
No Hollywood? No problem! A vacant hall H leads to a packed (and profitable) show floor for comics & other retailers
This year feels different than other years, exhibitors say
Tiffany Babb
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.
Grant DeArmitt
Follow's DC's Young Readers panel talking about Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, Dreamer, and more
Nicole Maines (Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story), Sina Grace (Superman: The Harvests of Youth), Penelope and Jerry Gaylord (Diana and the Hero's Journey; Clark & Lex), Jeffrey Brown (Batman and Robin and Howard), and Jim Benton (Fann Club: Batman Squad) talking comics
Jim McDermott
SDCC 2023: Burnt food triggered fire alarm Friday night, but everyone's okay
A frightening moment leads to a positve resolution at San Diego Comic-Con 2023
Chris Arrant
There's a new Snoopy float coming to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year (and we just met him!)
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Beagle Scouts in Peanuts, the Macy's Parade will feature a Beagle Scout Snoopy
Jim McDermott
Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley reflect on the past, present, and future (!!) of the Invincible comic book
Invincible's creators express their delight in ending their book (for now, anyway)
Jim McDermott
SDCC 2023: Indian star power, pomp, and performance on display in Hall H's Kalki 2898 - AD panel
Kalki 2898 - AD is the first India-produced film ever to be presented at Comic-Con International and be given the Hall H treatment, and boy did it deliver.
Ernie Estrella
Shang-Chi returns to Marvel for Deadly Hands of Kung Fu
Marvel's martial arts franchise returns this December
Chris Arrant
Spider-Woman stars in a new solo series from Marvel
Announced at San Diego Comic Con 2023's Next Big Thing panel from Marvel, Spider-Woman #1 is by Steve Foxe and Carola Borelli, with covers by Leinil Francis Yu
Grant DeArmitt
Marvel's Timeless #1 introduces powerhouse warriors from a dark future
Written by Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing, with art by Juann Cabal and a cover by Kael Ngu, the comic promises the debut of two new Marvel heroes.
Grant DeArmitt
Star Trek: Lower Decks gets release date, Strange New Worlds gets a... musical?
During the long-running Star Trek Universe panel at San Diego Comic Con 2023, fans heard what's coming to Paramount+ in the near future
Grant DeArmitt
For the love of dogs (and tacos!), Tom King and Peter Gross are working on a big book for BOOM! Studios
At the Boom! Studios panel at San Diego Comic Con 2023, King spoke about the project along with Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon
Grant DeArmitt
Is it still cathartic if no one cares? Kevin Smith at the Masters of the Universe panel at SDCC 2023
Kevin Smith came to the Masters of the Universe: Revolution wanting to process fan rejection. What he found was an audience looking to be entertained.
Jim McDermott
TMNT: The Last Ronin sequel coming soon from Nickelodeon and IDW Publishing
TMNT: The Last Ronin isn't the last story for the last Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
Chris Arrant
The John Wick TV spinoff The Continental has a release date, and its coming quick
Peacock brought The Continental: From the World of John Wick to San Diego Comic Con 2023 for an exciting schedule reveal.
Grant DeArmitt
Ode to the happy weirdos: fans of The Owl House say 'Thank you' at San Diego Comic-Con 2023
At the first day of SDCC 2023, cast and fans of The Owl House gathered to celebrate their favorite show.
Jim McDermott
Wonder Woman is to become the center of the DC Universe, according to series writer Tom King
Tom King says that Wonder Woman's story will be the story of the DC Universe in her upcoming new title
Graeme McMillan
How Marvel Value Stamps led one brother to beat up another, then apologize decades later
He destroyed his brother’s comics, and his brother retaliated by beating him up. Decades later, the publication of a Marvel Value Stamps book earned him an apology.
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
“You’re not going to find orgies in a Scooby Doo movie”: Harley Quinn’s producers on the show's adult nature
The producers of Harley Quinn discuss the differences between producing children’s cartoons and adult animation.
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
"A long time coming": This year's Eisner Hall of Fame inductees (and their family) honored in a SDCC ceremony
"I can see my people here, and I thank you"
Chloe Maveal
Barbie takes San Diego Comic-Con - through cosplay!
Popverse spotted several Barbies throughout the San Diego Convention Center
Tiffany Babb
Star Trek: The Animated Series is returning with new shorts featuring Riker, Quark, and Saru
At San Diego Comic Con 2023, the network announced all-new animated TV spots and an upcoming IDW comic.
Grant DeArmitt
SDCC 2023: Join Marvel EiCs past and present as CB Cebulski and Joe Quesada take the stage
Marvel's current editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski welcomes former editor-in-chief Joe Quesada to talk - what else? - comics
Graeme McMillan
Move over, Frank Castle - Marvel has a new Punisher now
David Pepose and Dave Wachter team up for an all-new Punisher series and all new Punisher. But just who is Joe Garrison?
Grant DeArmitt
Netflix's She-Ra writer is developing a new Wonder Woman comic event called Amazons Attack
Announced at San Diego Comic Con's Knight Terrors panel, the series will feature Nubia, Mary Marvel, and Wonder Girl
Chris Arrant
For Sale: Image Comics' convention booth from San Diego Comic-Con (serious offers only)
The first of its kind "Buy the Booth" auction will present fans with an opportunity to receive actual pieces of the Image Comics booth, signed by McFarlane.
Grant DeArmitt
Nightwing and the battle over his plump butt inside the DC animated series Harley Quinn on Max
The producers of Harley Quinn discuss the fight to give Nightwing a sexy butt
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
DC's Outsiders returns as a superhero archeology comic
A disillusioned Batwoman and Luke Fox are looking into the history of the DC Universe
Chris Arrant
Marvel is about to reveal an astonishing new X-Men line-up, and is teasing it extra-hard
Marvel is preparing to reveal a new X-Men line-up
Chris Arrant
SDCC 2023: Indian sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD brings Hall H into the 'Spice Punk' future
Vyjayanthi Movies was at San Diego Comic Con 2023, promoting the first Indian film to ever come to the convention.
Grant DeArmitt
SDCC 2023: Funkoville is an entire "town" dedicated to collectibles here on the San Diego show floor
Bigger than ever, the Funkoville booth is not only a pleasure to look at, it's also completely packed
Tiffany Babb
SDCC 2023: Inside the Lodge, a Paramount+ experience with Spongebob, Star Trek, Transformers, 1923, and more
Spongebob, Star Trek, Transformers and more!
Tiffany Babb
DC's Justice League is going to fight Godzilla and Kong in new crossover epic
The seven-issue mini brings the Monsterverse right to the DCU, starting this October
Graeme McMillan
SDCC 2023: Marvel's booth is town square in the massive San Diego Comic-Con showfloor
Raccoons, exclusive merch, and massive crowds, oh my
Graeme McMillan
SDCC: Blockbuster nostalgia hits San Diego Comic Con with two major booths inspired by the video store
Both Funko and Lego have Blockbuster-themed booths at San Diego Comic Con this year
Tiffany Babb
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!
Chris Arrant
An introvert's guide to navigating San Diego Comic-Con
Where at San Diego Comic Con to find a moment's quiet, get fresh air, and shop without bumping shoulders
Christine Pasalo Norland
Ashley Eckstein prepares us for a Disney-themed Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comic Con
"We have so many just epic surprises," Eckstein says
Ashley V. Robinson
Comics' next major star Zoe Thorogood is going down the "disturbed/sexy/gory/sentimental" route with a Hack/Slash prequel
Cassie Hack goes Back to School in the new five-issue series from Zoe Thorogood
Graeme McMillan
SDCC 2023: What is Marvel's Next Big Thing? Find out here
C.B. Cebulski hosts an all-star panel of Marvelites including Nick Lowe, Zeb Wells, Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing at San Diego Comic Con 2023.
Graeme McMillan
SDCC 2023: Star Trek Universe panel features Discovery, Lower Decks, and Strange New Worlds
Star Trek Universe is back at San Diego Comic Con for 2023!
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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.
Tiffany Babb
SDCC 2023: Amazon brings Invincible to Comic Con ahead of Season Two
Robert Kirkman leads the cast and crew of Invincible at San Diego Comic Con 2023.
Jim McDermott
SDCC 2023: Marvel's Heroes, Hulks, and Super Soldiers panel teases what's ahead for Punisher, and more
Marvel's EIC C.B. Cebulski leads a panel featuring J. Michael Straczynski, David Pepose, and Phillip Kennedy Johnson at San Diego Comic Con 2023.
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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.
Graeme McMillan
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.
Graeme McMillan
SDCC: Sleepy San Diego gets ready for a busy week
Downtown San Diego has a new coat of paint... well wrap, on a lot of familiar buildings.
Tiffany Babb
What to expect from Marvel at San Diego Comic-Con 2023
What kind of things can fans expect from Marvel at Comic-Con International: San Diego?
Graeme McMillan
SDCC 2023: What to expect from DC at San Diego Comic-Con
Fans attending Comic-Con International: San Diego this year should prepare for a Super time.
Graeme McMillan
SDCC 2023: What to expect at San Diego Comic-Con this year
Everything you need to know about this year's San Diego Comic-Con
Chris Arrant
SDCC 2023: Vault Comics Vault Comics reveals full plans including guests, panels, and exclusives
Christopher Yost's Unnatural Order will make its debut at SDCC 2023 thanks to Vault Comics
Graeme McMillan
SDCC: Would San Diego Comic-Con ever leave San Diego?
It's an oft-asked question, but we think we have an answer
Graeme McMillan
DSTLRY at SDCC 2023; The creators, the comics, the collectibles, and more coming for the upstart publisher's convention debut
Want a copy of The Devil's Cut more than a month before its official release?
Graeme McMillan
San Diego Comic-Con 2023: What are the big panels at this year's show?
Popverse is keeping track of the big panels at this year's Comic-Con International: San Diego; you're welcome
Graeme McMillan
SDCC 2023: The best exclusive merch from this year's San Diego Comic-Con
Your wallet might not thank you for taking a look at this guide to the best merchandise at Comic-Con International: San Diego
Graeme McMillan
San Diego Comic-Con 2023: Where are the big booths on the show floor?
We know what you want to see on the floor of Comic-Con International 2023, and we know where to find it
Graeme McMillan
SDCC 2023: How much impact does San Diego Comic-Con have on San Diego the city?
Comic-Con International: San Diego is a pretty big deal to San Diego, it turns out
Graeme McMillan
Cat Convention: A Bandai-led cat-themed booth coming to San Diego Comic Con
Everyone likes cats, so everyone should like their favorite characters as cats.
Tiffany Babb
DC Studios' James Gunn is skipping San Diego Comic Con this year as well
Hall H staple James Gunn won't be at SDCC 2023 for DC, Marvel, or anyone
Chris Arrant
Why Marvel Studios is skipping Hall H and San Diego Comic Con
Think of this less of an unexpected break, and more of a scheduled absence
Graeme McMillan
What to expect from Funko at San Diego Comic-Con 2023
Get ready for some old-fashioned nostalgia that will see a (checks notes) Blockbuster video store on the show floor?
Graeme McMillan
Netflix, Sony, HBO, Universal, Lucasfilm, and Disney are joining Marvel Studios in skipping SDCC 2023 Hall H and other panels (and others may be on the fence)
Hall H is going to look a lot different at San Diego Comic Con 2023
Chris Arrant
Now hiring: Smurfs for San Diego Comic Con (Yes, there is a height limit)
It's time to fulfill your lifelong dream of becoming a Smurf
Chris Arrant
