News
Alice in Wonderland takes a turn in Boom! Studios' new Alice Never After
The sequel to Dan Panosian and Giorgio Spalleta's Alice Ever After begins this summer
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Guide
A cold case crime turns into a sci-fi conspiracy in Antarctica from Image Comics & Top Cow
Described as "Stargate meets His Dark Materials," the upcoming comic book series Antarctica puts a sci-fi spin on the world's coldest continent
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Full Panel Video | Watch the Chainsaw Man cast panel with Reagan Murdock, Ryan Colt Levy, and Victoria Johnson from C2E2 '23
Reagan Murdock, Ryan Colt Levy, and Victoria Johnson, the cast of the English dub of Chainsaw Man, brought the horror to the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023, and you can watch it here.
News
A cult-favorite Archie Comics character is getting a grunge makeover for its horror line
You really can't keep Jughead Jones' cousin down, it seems
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Rest in peace, Rachel Pollack
The Doom Patrol writer, science-fiction author, and co-creator of The Vertigo Tarot, has died at 77
News
Comic con on a cruise ship? It's coming in 2024
Comic convention + cruise ship? Imagine it all, especially the cosplay with Comic Con Cruise
Guide
Marvel to reboot The Avengers in May with an all-new, classic, line-up
The new series will spin out of events from last December's Timeless special
News
Inside Clementine: Book Two by Tillie Walden and the YA continuation of The Walking Dead saga
Zombies have a hunger for fresh meat - we have a hunger for more comics by Tillie Walden
Guide
2023 in Webtoons: The most popular webtoons of 2023 on Tapas and Webtoons (so far)
SubZero, Omniscient Reader, Random Chat, and the DC series Red Hood: Outlaws and Batman: Wayne Family Adventures are rising in the Webtoons charts
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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
News
Al Jaffee, famed Mad Magazine cartoonist, has died at 102
The Mad Magazine cartoonist passed this weekend
News
Star Wars Timelines will finally make the confusing chronology of canon make sense, say authors
The Lucasfilm Publishing panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe teased the upcoming non-fiction title
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Thrawn: Everything you need to know about the Star Wars Grand Admiral and upcoming villain of Ahsoka
Grand Admiral Thrawn makes his live action debut in the upcoming Ahsoka series on Disney +, but it's hardly his first Star Wars.
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Full Panel Video | Watch the Skottie Young spotlight panel from C2E2 '23
Creator of I Hate Fairyland Skottie Young was at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023, and you can watch the panel here.
News
Brazil's CCXP announces 2023 dates - and its earlier in the year than previous years
The Brazilian event, the biggest comic festival in the Americas, will take place November 30 through December 3
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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.
Guide
C2E2 2023: Watch most of the big panels on VOD, read the biggest news, and more thanks to Popverse
It's time to make our way to Chicago for one of our favorite comic conventions
News
Orlando's MegaCon moves to earlier dates in 2024
The biggest fan event in the Southern US will take place much earlier than year
News
Fall of X brings new teams, new teases, and a Ghost Rider crossover of all things
Kate Pryde's got a new look and a new/old name, as well...
News
Marvel promises more Carnage, more Misery, and... the Death of the Venomverse?
It's a summer of symbiotes over at Marvel this August
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Full Panel Video | Watch the Kevin Eastman spotlight panel from C2E2 '23
Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, speaks at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023, and you can watch it here.
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Full panel video | Watch Shazam! Fury of the Gods' Zachary Levi full panel from C2E2 '23
Zachary Levi talks about Shazam and more at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023, and you can livestream it here.
News
Batman and Robin re-team for a new ongoing series this September
Joshua Williamson and Simone Di Meo are the creative team behind this latest Dynamic Duo series
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What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
Feature
Five trans comics creators to check out this Trans Day of Visibility
It's the International Transgender Day of Visibility! Let's celebrate with some comics.
News
Jason Aaron discusses end of Marvel exclusive agreement and drops hints about his future
At his spotlight panel at Wondercon this year (and in his most recent newsletter), Jason Aaron chatted about what's coming next for him
Interview
Reconnecting with the landmark comic strip Where I'm Coming From
Cartoonist Barbara Brandon-Croft reflects on her impact as the first Black woman to be syndicated in the mainstream press.
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Briana Loewinsohn’s debut graphic memoir Ephemera explores the “hazy days of early childhood”
Take a glimpse into Briana Loewinsohn's debut
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"Sometimes, the Direct Market is its own worst enemy," says Lunar co-founder Christina Merkler
It's time to stop calling for comics' readership to grow, and start asking 'How' according to Lunar/DCBS' Christina Merkler
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Liv Tyler becomes the latest Hulk-centric character to appear in the new Captain America movie
Yes, Betty Ross will be part of Captain America: New World Order
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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.
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Dog Man 11: Everything you need to know about the new Dog Man book by Dav Pilkey, Twenty Thousand Fleas Under The Sea
Who is Dog Man? Who is Petey? And what does Twenty Thousand Fleas Under The Sea really mean?
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Members Access | Lunar Distribution's Christina Merkler talks about modern comics distro and the bright future she sees for the industry
"No-one ever asks 'How do we grow the readership?'"
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WonderCon 2023: Look at all the wonderful cosplay from the L.A. area's premiere comic convention
Popverse is in Anaheim, and we're compiling a gallery of the coolest cosplay at Wondercon this year
News
Francis Ford Coppola is working on comics with Image Comics (Yes, that Francis Ford Coppola)
The Godfather and Apocalypse Now director's upcoming movie Megalopolis will also be a comic book
News
The '70s hero Legendary Lynx is headed to Image Comics via Chris Ryall's new Syzygy imprint
Alex Segura and Sandy Jarrell's restoration of the lost 1970s classic will be an Image title later this year
News
WonderCon 2024 dates are announced (and its slightly later next year)
The LA area's big comic convention, WonderCon, is returning in 2024
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Dav Pilkey's Dog Man swoops in to Enter the Popverse
Enter the Popverse's Ashley V. Robinson talk Dog Man, comics vs. manga, and more with Tiffany Babb and Graeme McMillan
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Jeff Smith did not expect Bone to be a financial success
Jeff Smith just wanted his sales to cover printing costs
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The latest Dog Man book is outselling everything else on Amazon ahead of its release
Dav Pilkey's latest book is already a hit
Interview
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.
News
Archie and the Riverdale gang are heading for a cursed summer in Camp Pickens
Chilling Adventures Presents... Camp Pickens is a one-shot anthology set at a haunted summer camp goes on sale June 21
Guide
Love John Wick? Here's more like it in movies, TV shows, and comics
If you like John Wick, you'll love these TV shows, movies, and comics
News
Ultimate Invasion: Marvel Comics' big summer event grows with variant covers across its superhero line
Ultimate Invasion begins its four issue run this June
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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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The Great Comics Switcheroo: April Fools on the funny page
A deep dive into the greatest comics prank of all time
Interview
Members Access | Steve Lieber Sure is Creating Some Content
An interview with Justice Society and Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen artist Steve Lieber
News
Scott Adams is still making Dilbert comics, despite losing his publishing and syndication deals
Dilbert is now only available behind a paywall on a conservative crowdfunding site, but that's a good thing, Adams argues
Guide
8 can’t-miss comics for wrestling fans
From WWE to indies and more - we have the wrestling comic books and graphic novels for you!
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Interview
"I think that it's wide open!" Scholastic's David Saylor on the past and future of kids comics
David Saylor chats how he got into publishing, founding Scholastic's Graphix imprint, and what's coming next for kids comics
News
Meet the new X-Men villain Blowback before their debut against Storm
The villain makes their public debut on Alan Davis' cover to June's Storm #2
News
Marvel portfolio reviews, B2B panels, retailer-only events and a new creator breakfast highlight C2E2 2023 Pro track
C2E2 2023 to feature new wave of Creator, Retailer and Professional programming including Lunar Distribution, Dan Mora, retailer breakfast, new creator breakfast, and more
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"All bugs are cool": Laura Knetzger chats favorite bugs, Bug Boys, and her zine origin story
An interview with Bug Boys creator Laura Knetzger
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Beehive Books publisher Josh O'Neill on the Lemony Snicket/Mike Mignola collaboration that redefines Pinocchio
Pinocchio's true weirdness comes out in this new edition featuring an all-star back-up to the original text
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What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
Feature
What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
Feature
Chris Evans appeared at C2E2 2023
Chris Evans, Captain America himself, appeared at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023
News
DC hit by Warner Bros. Discovery layoffs - but it may not be as big as some think
A Thursday afternoon meeting announces changes to the iconic company moving forward
News
Dog Man creator Dav Pilkey has created an all new comic just for indie bookstores
Indie bookstores in the US, Canada and the UK have an exclusive free comic waiting for fans...
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Wolf Pack's Chase Liefeld and C2E2 panel livestreaming news is coming to Enter the Popverse
The second-generation star Chase Liefeld talks about Wolf Pack and more on Enter the Popverse
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Emerald City Comic Con: All the greatest coverage from Popverse at the first big convention of 2023!
Springtime in Seattle, and Popverse is back on the convention circuit with the 20th annual Emerald City Comic Con
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Why the Pacific Northwest is a comics hub
Proximity to the ports and more! Comics creators from the Pacific Northwest share why the region seems to draw in so many comics creators
News
Alice Oseman's Heartstopper webcomic set for an April 1 return (No fooling)
The romance, which has since found a new audience because of its Netflix adaptation, has been on hiatus since May 2022
News
Tapas Media to close its Korean division entirely
Parent company Kakao Entertainment will absorb the responsibilities of Tapas Korea, as Tapas Media closes its Korean division
Feature
Celebrate Pi Day with some special #314 comic book issues
You too will wonder what the Legion of Super-Heroes were even thinking back in the day
News
Popverse X 2000 AD: The Thrill-Cast fills up with Popverse writers in its new episode
Tiffany Babb and Graeme McMillan guest on the podcast series to talk 2000 AD, Dredd, and more
Feature
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?
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What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
Feature
Marvel artist Humberto Ramos swings into Enter the Popverse to talk Spider-Man, Strange Academy, and more
Popverse's Ashley V. Robinson is back for another episode of Enter the Popverse, talking DC news, ECCC, Humberto Ramos, and more
News
Wonder Woman and the Flash race to new #1s, and Steelworks gets a surprising writer in new Dawn of DC announcements
Oh, and there's also a new Hawkgirl series and a new freebie comic released in May, too...!
Interview
The future of WEBTOON, according to its VP of content David Lee
Chatting with WEBTOON's Vice President of Content on what's in store for WEBTOON in 2023 and beyond
News
GlobalComix and TKO Studios partner for new digital distribution plan
The Californian publisher's titles are now available digitally on the indie platform
News
Take an exclusive first look at David Mack's variant cover art for Boom!'s The Seasons Have Teeth
The first issue of the series hits shelves in April
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Diamond Comic Distributors is cutting shipping costs by 40% to compete better with Lunar and Penguin Random House
The news was made official in a mailing to retailers Monday morning
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Starfire joins DC's YA Teen Titans line in 2024
The fifth volume in Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo's graphic novel series has been announced
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Squirrel Girl's Erica Henderson & Ryan North reunite for Danger and Other Unknown Risks
Erica Henderson and Ryan North chat process, design, and jokes alongside this exclusive excerpt of Danger and Other Unknown Risks
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ECCC: Creator on the street interviews with the talented people working in Artist Alley
A bite-sized look at the amazing artists at this year's Emerald City Comic Con
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Maleficent is coming to comic books in a "prequel" to Disney's classic Sleeping Beauty
She's got her own movie franchise, but soon Maleficent will have her own comic
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Get inside the complicated history of Chess star Bobby Fischer in preview of graphic novel Black & White
Take a look inside of the new Abrams graphic biography following the legendary chess player's life
Interview
Please don't be alarmed: Stephanie Williams is in demand and on a roll
How the writer of Nubia: Queen of the Amazons and Marvel's Voices Infinity Comic: The Family Snikt went from clinical lab work to comic book bylines
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Superman returns to face-off with Majestic in WildC.A.T.s #5
Could Superman bring peace between the WildC.A.T.s and the Seven Soldiers? (No)
Feature
Tea Dragon Society's K. O'Neill returns with The Moth Keeper - catch this exclusive preview
Take a look into the quiet beauty of K. O'Neill's newest comic
News
Guardians of the Galaxy comic relaunch: The cast, the story, the creators, the release date, and more
The new Guardians of the Galaxy series launches in April
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This Month in Comics History, March 2023 - Lore Olympus, Dragon Ball goes west, and The Night Gwen Stacy Died
When America met Frederic Wertham, Iron Man joined the Guardians of the Galaxy, and Batman and Robin met Frankenstein.
News
Gideon Falls' Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino return to the Bone Orchard for new series, Tenement
The 10-issue horror series will launch from Image Comics this June
Interview
How Shawn Martinbrough became a Jack of all comic trades
Popverse sits down with comic book artist and writer Shawn Martinbrough to talk about his comic book origins and how that informed his current career path.
News
Dilbert loses its newspapers, publishers, distributor, and possibly its website after Scott Adams' racist remarks
The move ends the three-decade run of the once-popular workplace strip Dilbert, at least temporarily
News
The Joker's wild (because his vacation is ruined) in this exclusive preview
Los Angeles isn't being very nice to the Clown Prince of Crime in this preview of March's issue
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Spurrier and Bergara's Coda is coming back with a new hardcover edition (and brand new epilogue)
The acclaimed Boom! Studios title will receive a deluxe edition this June
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The beloved Asterix and Obelix are returning for new omnibus this fall
The 10th volume in the series collects work from 1987 through 1996
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Guide
Popverse celebrates Black creators and characters for Black History Month
Looking for some awesome articles to read? Check out these great Popverse articles this Black History Month and beyond.
News
Marvel Signature makes cover art from Black Panther, Amazing Spider-Man and more available as prints
The new collaboration between Marvel and Essential Sequential transforms covers into art prints
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Seven comics featuring Black protagonists that you should read
Need something new to read? Check out this list of seven comics with Black leads that you should be reading
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LIVE! | Superstar DC writer Mark Waid talks Lazarus Planet, Dawn of DC, and more on Enter the Popverse
Lazarus Planet, World's Finest, and Shazam! writer Mark Waid joins Ashley V. Robinson on Enter the Popverse
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The Access Guide to the Black Comic Book Community spotlights Black creators, Black-owned stores, and Black-run conventions
Want to support the Black comics community and don't know where to start? This guide is for you.
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"Everyone working in comics actually wants this industry to work": Read ComicsPRO president Jenn Haines' opening keynote address to 2023 gathering
The comic book retailer organization's annual meeting is happening right now in Philadelphia
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Official Batman, Joker, and Superman manga from Japan is finally being released in English
Superman vs. Meshi, Batman: Justice Buster, and Joker: One Operation Joker will be serialized digitally later this year
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Take the first look inside Dark Horse Comics' upcoming Carmilla: The First Vampire
The graphic novel, by Amy Chu and Soo Lee, comes from the acclaimed Berger Books imprint headed up by legendary editor Karen Berger
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Exclusive | Oni looks to the future and beyond with new anthology XINO
The three-issue science fiction anthology debuts this June
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Paramount, now is the time for the Micronauts movie
Marvel's Quantumania may not have landed with the critics, but it definitely demonstrated the interest people have in seeing a story set in a quantum universe.