Guide
Who owns AfterShock? The founders, staffers, investment fund, and Donny Cates, as listed by its main creditor
The six men and one investment portfolio company that own AfterShock Comics.
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Ambush Bug jumps out of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar on day 23
If you thought Father Christmas seemed dated, be grateful he didn't get this new look in the '80s...
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Welcome to the Popverse Comic Advent Calendar 2023
Want some silly comic book fun to brighten your holiday season?
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Yes, Virginia, there is a homicidal robot pretending to be Ol' Saint Nick in Day 22 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar
A classic from the Marvel vault.
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The $13+ million dollar loan default which led AfterShock (and its film/tv division) to file for bankruptcy
The company was being sued by its primary lender for defaulting on loan payments, a new filing reveals
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Celebrate Winter Solstice with Wonder Woman and Batman in Day 21 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar
Celebrate the longest day of the year in the company of Wonder Woman and Batman
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AfterShock Comics' managing editor exits and replacement is promoted as bankruptcy filings underway
Longtime AfterShock Comics managing editor Christina Harrington has left the company, and has been replaced by Teodoro Leo
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AfterShock Comics sibling Rive Gauche also files bankruptcy, with Discovery Networks, AMC, and TBS as creditors
Looking at the parallel bankruptcy filing of AfterShock Comics' sibling company
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AfterShock Comics' VP of finance left just as bankruptcy proceedings began
According to his LinkedIn profile, AfterShock Comics' VP of Finance Blake Stocker quietly left the company back in October
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AfterShock Comics bankruptcy reveals Chris Ryall never began working for the company despite announcement
Despite what AfterShock Comics has announced, Ryall is not working as a publishing advisor
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Santa Claus joins the Justice League in Day 20 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
As everyone knows, the Justice League is the best of the best - so of course Santa's a member
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Exciting and terrifying: Comics creators on making comics outside of traditional models
The Creator Symposium panel hosted by Women in Comics Collective International explores the ways in which creatives working in comics can continue to grow and thrive in an ever-changing industry
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Popverse's top comics picks for 2022
The Popverse staff's favorite comics and graphic novels of the year
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Batman: The Animated Series team takes on a Mall Santa in Day 19 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Turns out, you can only go so far undercover when you're pretending to be Santa
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It's Hanukkah time with the Thing in Day 18 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar
In which we take a sidestep from Advent to celebrate the start of Hanukkah
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Day 17 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
There's normally no room at the inn at the best of times, so imagine what it's like in Mega-City One
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AfterShock Comics responds to criticism over late payments to creators
"There are no non-payments," the company says in a statement
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Donald Glover to produce and star in a Hypno-Hustler movie (No, really)
Yes, Sony really is working on a movie based on the obscure Spider-Man villain
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Garth Ennis to revive classic UK comic character Rogue Trooper for 2000 AD
Ennis and artist Patrick Goddard will create a 13-episode weekly revival starting in April
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Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes make Christmas special in Day 16 of Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Even 1,000 years from now, people get tired of Superboy's good mood
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Exclusive | Greg Rucka returns to Image Comics with space opera Forged
The new series Forged will by written by Greg Rucka and Eric Trautmann, with art by Mike Henderson
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Darwyn Cooke and Spider-Man ring in Day 15 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
It's time for that holiday staple, the office party (Sorry, Pete)
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Why are the creators of a Free Comic Book Day comic asking fans to boycott their work?
Princeless is being published without the creators knowledge of content, they say
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Can AI paint electric sheep?: Some thoughts on art generated by artificial intelligence
A big part of what makes art interesting is the thought behind it, and that shouldn't be controversial
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Day 14 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
For the crew of the Enterprise-D, maybe the yuletide is the final frontier
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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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Harley Quinn is going to screw up the DCU this March
Frank Tieri and Amanda Conner are returning to Harley for this six issue mini
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Day 13 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Johnny Storm is a grinch, but less furry (Probably good, if you can imagine how his burned fur would smell)
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CBLDF: The book ban movement is aiming to demonize the 'graphic' in 'graphic novel'
The attack on graphic novels: CBLDF leader Jeff Trexler explains how book bans are demonizing the word 'graphic' in 'graphic novel'
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Day 12 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
He sees you when you're sleeping, even if you're part of the Fourth World
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Day 11 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
A reminder not to be so wrapped up in ourselves in this, the holiday period.
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Day 10 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Oliver Queen, you've got some explaining to do
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This March, Superman gets Lost in a new ten-issue miniseries
The new standalone series Superman: Lost comes from Deathstroke creative team of Christopher Priest and Carlo Pagulayan
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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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Nightwing #100 will feature contributions from artists throughout Dick Grayson's history
DC is celebrating the 100th issue of Nightwing with an all-star artistic line-up inside and outside the issue
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The Batman movie co-writer Mattson Tomlin teams with iconic Joker artist Lee Bermejo for their own story, A Vicious Circle
Mattson Tomlin & Lee Bermejo make A Vicious Circle in time-travel thriller for BOOM! Studios
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Making the invisible visible: An interview with Jesse Lonergan, creator of Hedra
Jesse Lonergan blew people away with his 2020 book Hedra. But who is he? And how does he think about narrative and art?
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Marvel announces a new Doctor Strange ongoing title launching March 2023
The new series will be written by Jed MacKay, the same man who killed off the character in 2021
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Day 8 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Bad news for those who thought that Santa wasn't real
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Members Access | Watch an expert's guide to pitching to create comics with NYCC Panel with Joe Illidge, Lysa Hawkins, Buddy Scalera, Nelson DeCastro, & Darren Sanchez
Watch the full New York Comic Con 2022 panel 'Editors on Portfolios, Pitching, and Professionalism' with Joe Illidge, Lysa Hawkins, Buddy Scalera, Nelson DeCastro, & Darren Sanchez
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Day 7 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Feetal's Gizz! It's all-out-carnage as we close out the first week of 2022 adventing, thanks to Lobo
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Comic Shop News, comics journalism staple, sold after 35 years
The new owners will continue the weekly schedule when they take over in 2023
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Comics writer Greg Pak is crowdfunding a memoir/guide to analog photography
35mm Love Letter is a personal approach to the art of photography
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Day 6 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
So much for the season of goodwill (Looking at you, Veronica Lodge)
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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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Popverse Deputy Editor TIffany Babb talks with Off Panel's David Harper
A comics journalism team-up, as Off Panel welcomes Popverse Deputy Editor Tiffany Babb
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L.A. Comic Con, a local convention with (pretty much) no lines
A peek into the twelfth year of L.A. Comic Con
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Day 4 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Nothing is more seasonal than the Ghost of Chrismukkah Past, trust me
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Day 3 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
What the Runaways can tell you about the Mighty Marvel approach to heroism
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DC's Lazarus Planet event adds an all-new sequel event, Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods
Wonder Woman and Shazam headline the four-issue miniseries launching in March
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Day 2 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
What's more amazing than recognizing what's truly important this time of year? Spider-Man says, "nothing!"
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How did Judgment Day change the Marvel Universe?
Where does Judgment Day leave the Marvel Universe, and where are the comics going in 2023?
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Oni Press names BOOM! Studios veteran Hunter Gorinson as its new president and publisher
Gorinson takes over in the dual role immediately
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What would Eddie Campbell's Bacchus look like as a TV show? We're about to find out
The classic indie comic is one of six new IDW properties in development for television
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Day 1 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Get the jump on a new holiday tradition with the help of a curiously apathetic Dark Knight
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This Month in Comics History, December 2022
Scrooge McDuck, Batgirl, and Streak the Wonder Dog, oh my!
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Mile High Comics is raising money for the staff of Club Q through a prize drawing
Chuck Rozanski is raffling off a $1000 shopping spree in support of the staff of Club Q, following the November 20th shooting
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Marvel adding Black History Month team-ups to its February 2023 plans
The annual celebration of Black history and culture will include the launch of a new Bishop miniseries, as well as 14 variant covers
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Pioneering cartoonist/editor Aline Kominsky-Crumb has died at age 74
One of the leading women cartoonists from the underground comics movement has died.
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A look back at London's MCM Comic Con and how it compared to years past
MCM London saw the return of big booths
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Peter David needs your help
Friends of the writer of The Incredible Hulk and X-Factor are asking fans to contribute to his medical costs in the wake of a series of strokes
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Is DC Universe Infinite Ultra a game-changer for comics streaming platforms?
DC moves comics streaming a big step closer to day-and-date release. What does it mean for the future?
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Los Angeles Comic Con CEO Chris DeMoulin on the convention's biggest year yet
Popverse chats with LA Comic Con's CEO Chris DeMoulin about what to expect at this year's LACC
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TurtleMe on his face reveal, the symbolism of The Beginning After The End, and Gundam
A chat with the author of The Beginning After The End, TurtleMe a.k.a. Tae Ha Lee
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Frank Miller to adapt Hugo Pratt's Corto Maltese for TV
Miller is following up his 2008 adaptation of Will Eisner's The Spirit with a new French TV series based on the Eurocomics classic
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A hardcover edition of Klaus by Grant Morrison & Dan Mora is being Kickstarted by BOOM!
Buy now, get it for the holidays next year
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Give the gift of subscriptions - streaming services, digital comics apps, and mystery boxes galore!
From film and TV to comics and collectibles, here are the best subscription gifts for the holiday season
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Artists, Writers & Artisans forms new Creative Council to guide its upcoming output
J. Michael Straczynski, Reginald Hudlin, and Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski are amongst the six-person group
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Finally, someone has made western comics-themed jeans (with a matching jacket)
It's the matching outfit every comics fan needs
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Why the return of Superman's secret identity might be larger than the Man of Steel
The iconic status quo returns in Action Comics #1050 in December
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Enter the no-holds-barred world of video game nostalgia in Super Trash Clash
Take a look at the new graphic novel from award-winning Mexican cartoonist Edgar Camacho in this exclusive preview
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Vault Comics' new series Godfell delivers high fantasy on a scale you've never seen
How big is Christopher Sebela and Ben Hennessy's new series? It starts with the death of God
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Oni Press quietly moves into turnaround mode
The Oregon-based publisher is looking to add a marketing co-ordinator, according to an online posting
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DC, Marvel, and more: The best superhero comic collections to give to loved ones for this holiday season
Yes, you count as your own loved one if you want
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Dike Ruan feels amazed to be here
Italian comics artist Dike Ruan chats with Popverse about breaking in, his work on Shang-Chi, and his dream jobs
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Marvel Studios finds a new writer and director for Mahershala Ali's Blade
Yann Demange, who directed the pilot for HBO's Lovecraft Country, will head up the movie moving forward
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MCM Comic Con London 2022: Be there from anywhere with filmed panels, celebrity interviews, and showfloor reports
MCM returns, and Popverse is here in London covering the news, panels, guests, cosplay, and more
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Dawn of DC - How DC is taking advantage of how much you miss your favorite heroes
With 20+ new launches expected throughout 2023, will the new DC restore the classic status quo after so many years?
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Exclusive | Exclusive: Los Angeles Comic Con announces main stage panels including Lord of the Rings, The Sandlot, The Boys
An early sneak peek at the biggest panels announced for Los Angeles Comic Con 2022
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Queer comics & graphic novels to gift this holiday season
Nine queer graphic novels to gift this holiday season
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Archie Comics adds a new character to the Riverdale mythos: Cassie Cloud
Meet the colorful new addition to the Archie Comics family: Cassie Cloud
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Felix the Cat jumps comic publishers to be flagship of new kids comics imprint from Rocketship
The graphic novel is currently being funded on Kickstarter
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The Walking Dead read order: The Walking Dead universe in release and chronological orders
With over 200 comic book issues, as well as prose novel and game tie-ins, the Walking Dead comics universe can be hard to figure out... so let us help!
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The Rocketeer flies back into comics with an one-off issue featuring work by Adam Hughes, Jae Lee, and more
The Kickstarter-exclusive release supports the upcoming Dave Stevens documentary
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Marvel brings Thor and WandaVision's Darcy into the comic book universe
The character, played by Kat Dennings in the MCU, will be part of the upcoming Scarlet Witch comic book series
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Zine librarian Jenna Freedman chats about the Barnard Zine library and why every grrrl's story is important
Barnard College's campus features a zine library that focuses on the work of women, nonbinary people, and trans men.
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James Tynion IV heads to Dark Horse Comics with new imprint
The creator's new line at the publisher will include material from his Substack deal and more
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Let's Play creator parts ways with WEBTOON
"There have been ongoing difficulties for several years, most of which I can’t discuss," Leeanne M. Krecic told fans
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DC expands the Sandman Universe with a new Nightmare Country series in 2023
James Tynion IV and Lisandro Estherren return for the six-issue Glass House
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Want comics based on Lord of the Rings, Borderlands, and Deus Ex? So does Dark Horse Comics
The Dark Horse CEO talks about the potential of new comics based on its parent company's videogame properties, including Tomb Raider, Deep Rock Galactic, and Deus Ex
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Streaming Video | How did the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie get made? Watch the NYCC panel to get answers here
Bobby Herbeck, Kim Dawson, Randy Falk, Chris Castaneda are at NYCC to talk about the unlikely success of the TMNT film, which started with a “no” but formed a lasting legacy.
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AMC Networks to publish Persian White by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Bill Sienkiewicz in 2023
The creators' long-awaited collaboration will be published late next year, AMC Networks has announced
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How to make the most of your holidays, via mixing fandom and advent calendars
Celebrate the 24-day countdown to Christmas with these 12 geeky advent calendars
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Rest in Peace, Carlos Pacheco
The artist of X-Men, Flash, Fantastic Four, Green Lantern, and many more titles passed Wednesday
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Streaming Video | Watch the full Star Trek comics panel from NYCC '22 with Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Liana Kangas, Heather Antos, JK Woodward, Chris Fenoglio
Join Collin Kelly, Liana Kangas, JK Woodward, Chris Fenoglio, Jackson Lanzing and, Heather Antos as they boldly go where no Star Trek comic has gone before!