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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

April 18, 2023 Chris Arrant

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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.

April 14, 2023 Grant DeArmitt

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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

April 14, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

April 13, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

April 13, 2023 Chris Arrant

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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

April 13, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

April 12, 2023 Chris Arrant

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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

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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Al Jaffee, famed Mad Magazine cartoonist, has died at 102

The Mad Magazine cartoonist passed this weekend

April 11, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

April 10, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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.

April 8, 2023 Grant DeArmitt

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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.

April 4, 2023 Grant DeArmitt

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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

April 4, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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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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

April 3, 2023 Chris Arrant

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Orlando's MegaCon moves to earlier dates in 2024

The biggest fan event in the Southern US will take place much earlier than year

April 2, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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...

April 1, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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Marvel promises more Carnage, more Misery, and... the Death of the Venomverse?

It's a summer of symbiotes over at Marvel this August

April 1, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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.

April 1, 2023 Grant DeArmitt

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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.

April 1, 2023 Grant DeArmitt

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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

March 31, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 31, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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.

March 31, 2023 Nola Pfau

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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

March 30, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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.

March 30, 2023 Christine Pasalo Norland

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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

March 30, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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

March 28, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 28, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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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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?

March 28, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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?'"

March 27, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 27, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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

March 25, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 25, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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WonderCon 2024 dates are announced (and its slightly later next year)

The LA area's big comic convention, WonderCon, is returning in 2024

March 24, 2023 Chris Arrant

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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

March 24, 2023 Chris Arrant

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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

March 24, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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

March 24, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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COVID Cop: Dean Haspiel introduces a satirical hero for the pandemic era

Prolific comic book creator Dean Haspiel launches a Kickstarter campaign for COVID Cop, a blending social satire with pulp superhero action.

March 23, 2023 Sam Stone

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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

March 23, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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

March 23, 2023 Leon Miller

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Ultimate Invasion: Marvel Comics' big summer event grows with variant covers across its superhero line

Ultimate Invasion begins its four issue run this June

March 23, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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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The Great Comics Switcheroo: April Fools on the funny page

A deep dive into the greatest comics prank of all time

March 22, 2023 Nola Pfau

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Members Access | Steve Lieber Sure is Creating Some Content

An interview with Justice Society and Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen artist Steve Lieber

March 22, 2023 Chloe Maveal

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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

March 22, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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!

March 22, 2023 CK Stewart

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"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

March 21, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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

March 21, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 21, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 20, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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

March 17, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 17, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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

March 17, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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Chris Evans appeared at C2E2 2023

Chris Evans, Captain America himself, appeared at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023

March 17, 2023 Grant DeArmitt

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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

March 17, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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...

March 16, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 16, 2023 Chris Arrant

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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

March 15, 2023 Chris Arrant

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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

March 15, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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

March 15, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 14, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 14, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 13, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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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What are we all enjoying this weekend?

The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend

March 10, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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

March 10, 2023 Chris Arrant

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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...!

March 10, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 9, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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GlobalComix and TKO Studios partner for new digital distribution plan

The Californian publisher's titles are now available digitally on the indie platform

March 9, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 9, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 7, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 6, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 6, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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

March 5, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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

March 3, 2023 Chris Arrant

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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

March 3, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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

March 2, 2023 Christine Pasalo Norland

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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)

March 2, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

March 2, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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

March 2, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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.

March 1, 2023 Alex Jaffe

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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

Feb. 28, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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.

Feb. 28, 2023 Kat Calamia

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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

Feb. 27, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

Feb. 27, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

Feb. 27, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

Feb. 27, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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.

Feb. 24, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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

Feb. 24, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

Feb. 24, 2023 Carl Waldron

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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

Feb. 24, 2023 Chris Arrant

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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.

Feb. 23, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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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

Feb. 23, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

Feb. 23, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

Feb. 23, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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

Feb. 23, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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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.

Feb. 22, 2023 Jim McDermott

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Best of 2000 AD's success surprised even the people behind 2000 AD

"The sales success has been thrilling"

Feb. 22, 2023 Graeme McMillan