Features (Page 33) FeaturesLooking ahead at 2023 with PopversePopverse Editor-in-Chief Chris Arrant gives you a preview of what's to come in 2023 at PopverseJanuary 10, 2023Chris ArrantFeaturesLooking back at Jason Todd’s forgotten, red-headed beginnings with his creator Gerry ConwayWriter Gerry Conway breaks down the creation of the second Robin, Jason Todd.January 09, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesBatman ‘89 creators unpack their return to the world of Keaton’s Dark KnightWith Batman ‘89 collected into a gorgeous hardcover this past August, Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones talk about revisiting the classic cinematic take on the Dark Knight.January 06, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesWhat are we all enjoying this weekend?The comics, TV, and movies that the Popverse team planning on check out this weekendJanuary 06, 2023Tiffany BabbFeaturesSink your teeth into an exclusive preview of Blacula: Return of the KingBlacula: Return of the King was inspired by the classic 1970s blaxploitation movieJanuary 06, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesWhat to expect from DC in 2023Whether films, television, or comic books, DC is headed into 2023 with one primary goal: rebuildingJanuary 05, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesAn exclusive preview of Top Shelf's new children's graphic novel Skull Cat and the Curious CastleSkull Cat and the Curious Castle is writer/artist Norman Shurtliff's first book with Top Shelf ProductionsJanuary 05, 2023Tiffany BabbFeaturesThe bible of comic books based on the BibleLooking for comic books that Are connected to the Bible? We've got you coveredJanuary 05, 2023Jim McDermottFeaturesExploring the '90s era Star Wars Expanded Universe with Kevin J. AndersonAuthor Kevin J. Anderson reminisces about the early days of the Star Wars Expanded UniverseJanuary 04, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesWho are Marvel Comics' top writers and artists?Looking at the creator bench at Marvel ComicsJanuary 04, 2023Chris ArrantFeaturesAll's well that's Rockwell: Mitch Gerads on the weight of midcentury influences"It's all about trying to get that Norman Rockwell vibe that probably isn't real, but the ad artists made it look real."January 04, 2023Chloe MavealFeaturesDisney paid $4 billion dollars for Marvel Entertainment - we look into how their investment paid offWas the 2009 Marvel purchase a good deal for Disney?January 04, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesSpoilers!Power to the people: The Human Torch has started a union inside Marvel ComicsThe Fantastic Four’s Johnny Storm gets a new secret identity and starts a unionJanuary 04, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesPutting the mask back on: how comic book characters have regained their secret identitiesSuperman just got his secret identity reset. How has that gone for other super heroes?January 03, 2023Jim McDermottFeaturesWhat to expect from Marvel in 2023?This is going to be a year of change for the Houses of Ideas, but will fans be able to notice?January 03, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesWho is Veranke? Meet the Queen of the SkrullsMeet Veranke, the Queen of the Skrulls, and the architect of their Secret InvasionJanuary 03, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesNetflix: The most popular TV shows and movies on the streaming service in 2022From Squid Game to Wednesday, and Glass Onion to Don't Look Up... and more!January 03, 2023Chris ArrantFeatures“This is a scary show with murders”: Mindy Kaling and Charlie Grandy talk HBO Max’s VelmaShowrunners Mindy Kaling and Charlie Grandy break down the upcoming adult animated horror show Velma.January 02, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesIn Januaries past...This Month in Comics History for January 2023 - Uzumaki, Bucky-as-Cap, Invincible, Nubia's origin and moreBucky Barnes takes up the shield, Junji Ito makes a spiral splash, and Snagglepuss exits stage left.January 01, 2023Alex JaffeFeaturesWhat to watch: Best Movies to stream in January 2023, one movie one streamerGreat movies to watch on streaming in JanuaryDecember 30, 2022Tiffany BabbFeaturesMythology redefined: A look at Wonder Woman HistoriaWonder 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.December 30, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!Kang just went up and spoiled some big Avengers, X-Men, and other heroes' stories for 2023 (or did Marvel put him up to it?)It looks like 2023 is going be a big big year for Marvel ComicsDecember 30, 2022Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesFull Panel VideoWatch the Queers in the Mainstream panel from NYCC '22 with Phil Jimenez, Danny Lore, Amy Reeder, and moreChris Allo, Tana Ford, Phil Jimenez, Luciano Vecchio, Amy Reeder, Sarah Brunstad, Danny Lore, and Joe Corallo talk about working in mainstream comics as a queer personDecember 30, 2022Chris ArrantFeaturesFull Panel VideoWatch the Sesame Street The Musical panel from NYCC '22 with Jonathan Rockefeller, Tyler Bunch, Dr. Rosemarie Truglio, and SJ ArneggerThe producers of Sesame Street; The Musical talk about their off-Broadway show at New York Comic Con 2022December 30, 2022Chris ArrantFeaturesFull Panel VideoWatch Playbill's Broadway Bard panel from NYCC '22 with Gabby Beans, Max Crumm, Julian Elijah Martinez, Colleen Litchfield, David Andrew Laws, and Jim CairlWatch as Broadway stars play a D&D style short live in front of a convention audience in the New York Comic Con 2022 Broadway Bard panelDecember 29, 2022Chris ArrantFeaturesFull Panel VideoWatch Playbill's Tune In panel from NYCC '22 with Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Cinco Paul, and Frankie GrandeTheatre has had a massive influence on tv and film, and Playbill has organized experts to talk about that in the New York Comic Con 2022 panel Tune In! TV & FilmDecember 28, 2022Chris ArrantFeaturesFull panel videoWatch the Broadway Beetlejuice panel from NYCC '22 with Alex Brightman, Elizabeth Teeter, Scott Brown, Mark Kaufman, and Jenny GerstenBeetlejuice is on Broadway - and at New York Comic Con, with a panel run by Playbill featuring Alex Brightman, Elizabeth Teeter, Scott Brown, Mark Kaufman, and Jenny GerstenDecember 27, 2022Chris ArrantFeaturesFull Panel Video!Watch the Big Broadway Nerd panel from NYCC '22 with Mason Alexander Park, Justin Matthew Sargent , Jenna Leigh Green, and Fergie Auguste PhillipeWatch Playbill's Big Broadway Nerd panel from New York Comic Con 2022 with Mason Alexander Park, Justin Matthew Sargent , Jenna Leigh Green, and Fergie Auguste PhillipeDecember 26, 2022Chris ArrantFeaturesThe Witcher: Blood Origin - Everything we know about the prequel spin-offHere's everything we know about Netflix's new prequel series to their hit show The Witcher, Blood OriginDecember 25, 2022Lauren SisselmanFeaturesSpoilers!Who is Avallac'h? The Witcher: Blood Origin character explainedLet's dive deeper into the elvish sage Avallac'h and his possible future in The Witcher television universe.December 25, 2022Gary CatigFeaturesA '60s style Swingin’ Christmas Carol with the Teen Titans in Day 24 of the Popverse Comics Advent CalendarIt really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so bring on the Teen Titans to seal the dealDecember 24, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesThe 2022 Christmas and holiday cards from DC, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and moreThe comics and pop culture industry is in the holiday spirit, and it shows through their Christmas cardsDecember 23, 2022Chris ArrantFeaturesWho owns AfterShock? The founders, staffers, investment fund, and Donny Cates, as listed by its main creditorThe six men and one investment portfolio company that own AfterShock Comics.December 23, 2022Chris ArrantFeaturesAmbush Bug jumps out of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar on day 23If you thought Father Christmas seemed dated, be grateful he didn't get this new look in the '80s...December 23, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesPopverse's top TV picks of 2022The Popverse content team's favorite TV shows of the yearDecember 23, 2022Tiffany BabbFeaturesLee Bermejo reflects on his industry beginnings and acclaimed workIn a spotlight interview with Popverse, acclaimed comic book creator Lee Bermejo shares his origins breaking into the industry, reflects on his most popular works, and reveals details about Batman: Dear DetectiveDecember 23, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesFinished watching the Glass Onion? Watch these seven other whodunits to keep you in the mystery moodSeven great whodunit movies to stream after watching Glass Onion: A Knives Out StoryDecember 23, 2022Tiffany BabbFeaturesSpoilers!Move over Spider-Man, Mary Jane Watson has super powers as well (and she’s been keeping it a secret)Spider-Man’s ex Mary Jane Watson has been keeping an interesting secret from everyone.December 22, 2022Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesWatch as Jillian Rudes and other manga experts dive into the best and worst manga of 2022Watch the New York Comic Con 2022 Best & Worst Manga panel with Renee Scott, Jillian Rudes, Joe Pascullo, Deb Aoki, Alyssa Cruz, and Caleb WilliamsDecember 22, 2022Chris ArrantFeaturesDark Crisis: Black Adam’s long road to bonafide superheroismAs 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?December 22, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesYes, Virginia, there is a homicidal robot pretending to be Ol' Saint Nick in Day 22 of the Popverse Comics Advent CalendarA classic from the Marvel vault.December 22, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesSpoilersDarkest before Dawn: Dark Crisis and the Dawn of DCDark Crisis on Infinite Earths has concluded, opening up endless possibilities for the future of the DC Universe. Here’s how the crossover event sets the stage for the Dawn of DC.December 22, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesThe coming of Magog: Behind the Kingdom Come villain’s shocking returnAlex Ross and Mark Waid’s classic Kingdom Come has its lethal antihero Magog resurface in the most unlikely place and closer to Superman than ever.December 21, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesPopverse's top movie picks of 2022The Popverse content team's favorite movies of the yearDecember 21, 2022Tiffany BabbFeaturesIs there a place for Willow in the current fantasy TV landscape?In the midst of a fall packed with fantasy series, Willow sets itself apart chiefly by being fun.December 21, 2022Austin GortonFeaturesCelebrate Winter Solstice with Wonder Woman and Batman in Day 21 of the Popverse Comics Advent CalendarCelebrate the longest day of the year in the company of Wonder Woman and BatmanDecember 21, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesDark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7: Joshua Williamson & Daniel Sampere unpack the crossover’s epic finaleWith Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths complete, Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere explain the final issue’s big moments and how they stuck the landing with the crossover event.December 20, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesLight in the darkness: How Nightwing illuminates Dark CrisisWith Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaching its explosive climax, here’s how Nightwing stepped up to become the heart and soul of the DC Universe.December 20, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesSanta Claus joins the Justice League in Day 20 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022As everyone knows, the Justice League is the best of the best - so of course Santa's a memberDecember 20, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesExciting and terrifying: Comics creators on making comics outside of traditional modelsThe 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 industryDecember 19, 2022Christine Pasalo NorlandFeaturesPopverse's top comics picks for 2022The Popverse staff's favorite comics and graphic novels of the yearDecember 19, 2022Tiffany BabbFeaturesBatman: The Animated Series team takes on a Mall Santa in Day 19 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Turns out, you can only go so far undercover when you're pretending to be SantaDecember 19, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesIt's Hanukkah time with the Thing in Day 18 of the Popverse Comics Advent CalendarIn which we take a sidestep from Advent to celebrate the start of HanukkahDecember 18, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesDay 17 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022There's normally no room at the inn at the best of times, so imagine what it's like in Mega-City OneDecember 17, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesLea Thompson pitched a Howard the Duck film to Marvel Studios, and she's not giving up hopeLea Thompson, who starred in the 1986 Howard the Duck film, hopes to direct the character's MCU solo filmDecember 16, 2022Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesSuperboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes make Christmas special in Day 16 of Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Even 1,000 years from now, people get tired of Superboy's good moodDecember 16, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesNetflix's Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a sprawling, sometimes biting, mystery delightDaniel Craig returns to the whodunit as the wonderfully camp Benoit BlancDecember 16, 2022Tiffany BabbFeaturesDarwyn Cooke and Spider-Man ring in Day 15 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022It's time for that holiday staple, the office party (Sorry, Pete)December 15, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesBatman's heart of darkness: Mike Hawthorne talks reuniting with Chip Zdarsky on BatmanFan-favorite artist Mike Hawthorne discusses his reunion with Chip Zdarsky to kick off a darkly surreal new story arc on the main Batman ongoing series.December 14, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!Marvel re-writes the origin of mutantkind (and the X-Men who followed) in Marauders #9Exploring the origins of mutants in the Marvel Universe, and their first conflicts.December 14, 2022Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesCan AI paint electric sheep?: Some thoughts on art generated by artificial intelligenceA big part of what makes art interesting is the thought behind it, and that shouldn't be controversialDecember 14, 2022Tiffany BabbFeaturesWas Disney's 2012 purchase of Lucasfilm a good deal?A decade after it happened, we can answer the question, 'Did Disney spend too much on Star Wars?'December 14, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesDay 14 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022For the crew of the Enterprise-D, maybe the yuletide is the final frontierDecember 14, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesCaped crusaders: Batman and Spawn finally reuniteBatman 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.December 13, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesThe 2022 Cosplay Central Crown Championships contestants: high quality photos of all the finalists and winnersTake a closer look at the incredible costumes from the global final of ReedPop's Cosplay ChampionshipDecember 13, 2022Emma FarnworthFeaturesThe Cosplay Central Crown Championships 2022 - a story in pictures from the global finalsTake a look back at all the action from the MCM London Main StageDecember 13, 2022Emma FarnworthFeaturesDay 13 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Johnny Storm is a grinch, but less furry (Probably good, if you can imagine how his burned fur would smell)December 13, 2022Graeme McMillanFeatures10 questions (and 10 answers) telling you everything you need to know before Avatar: The Way of WaterYou have questions, we have answers about Avatar: The Way of WaterDecember 13, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesCBLDF: 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'December 12, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesBlack Adam's ending and surprise post-credits scene explainedThere's a new protector in Kahndaq, and a new force to be reckoned with in the DCUDecember 12, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesElizabeth Ito's Peabody-winning City of Ghosts captures overlooked stories of Los AngelesThe animation veteran and former Adventure Time director discusses the storytelling and appeal of her award-winning Netflix showDecember 12, 2022Christine Pasalo NorlandFeaturesDay 12 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022He sees you when you're sleeping, even if you're part of the Fourth WorldDecember 12, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesDay 11 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022A reminder not to be so wrapped up in ourselves in this, the holiday period.December 11, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesDay 10 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Oliver Queen, you've got some explaining to doDecember 10, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesAll in the Asgardian Family: Unpacking all the recent drama in Thor’s family treeThor’s family tree has been a bit bizarre latelyDecember 09, 2022Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesDo Black Adam and other DC antiheroes appeal more to the general public?Dark DC characters do better at the in movies than optimistic heroes, based on past evidenceDecember 09, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesMeredith Gran looks back on 15 years of Octopus PieOctopus 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.December 09, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesDay 9 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022It's beginning to look a lot like ZomboDecember 09, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesThe Batman movie co-writer Mattson Tomlin teams with iconic Joker artist Lee Bermejo for their own story, A Vicious CircleMattson Tomlin & Lee Bermejo make A Vicious Circle in time-travel thriller for BOOM! StudiosDecember 08, 2022Grant DeArmittFeaturesMaking the invisible visible: An interview with Jesse Lonergan, creator of HedraJesse Lonergan blew people away with his 2020 book Hedra. But who is he? And how does he think about narrative and art?December 08, 2022Jim McDermottFeaturesDay 8 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Bad news for those who thought that Santa wasn't realDecember 08, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesHoliday geek gift ideas for the whole familyFamily, it's time to assemble.December 08, 2022Fallon PrinzivalliFeaturesWatch an expert's guide to pitching to create comics with NYCC Panel with Joe Illidge, Lysa Hawkins, Buddy Scalera, Nelson DeCastro, & Darren SanchezWatch the full New York Comic Con 2022 panel 'Editors on Portfolios, Pitching, and Professionalism' with Joe Illidge, Lysa Hawkins, Buddy Scalera, Nelson DeCastro, & Darren SanchezDecember 07, 2022Chris ArrantFeaturesDay 7 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Feetal's Gizz! It's all-out-carnage as we close out the first week of 2022 adventing, thanks to LoboDecember 07, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesPulp fiction: Behind the return of Slam BradleyDC’s original hero Slam Bradley returns in Gotham City: Year One. Here’s how the noir miniseries reevaluates the legacy of the hardboiled detective.December 06, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesDay 6 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022So much for the season of goodwill (Looking at you, Veronica Lodge)December 06, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesHow Midnighter & Apollo are called into Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths for the final battleAs WildStorm celebrates its 30th anniversary, the ultimate superhero power couple Apollo and Midnighter continue to carve out their well-deserved place in the DCU.December 05, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesL.A. Comic Con, a local convention with (pretty much) no linesA peek into the twelfth year of L.A. Comic ConDecember 05, 2022Tiffany BabbFeaturesAll the best cosplay from L.A. Comic Con 2022Cosplayers were out in force at the Los Angeles Convention Center this past weekendDecember 05, 2022Tiffany BabbFeaturesDay 4 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Nothing is more seasonal than the Ghost of Chrismukkah Past, trust meDecember 05, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesDay 5 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Everyone, meet the Lord of the DanceDecember 05, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesAre corsets uncomfortable? Bad for posture? Dangerous? Here are 5 myths about the historic garmentMainstream media makes it sound like corsets are bad to wear, but are they really?December 04, 2022Kelsey EndterFeaturesDay 3 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022What the Runaways can tell you about the Mighty Marvel approach to heroismDecember 03, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesIronheart: Who is Riri Williams, the newest MCU hero?Ironheart just made her MCU debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. But who is Riri Williams, and where will we see her next?December 02, 2022Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesTom King & Elsa Charretier chat Love Everlasting“I changed how I wrote comics,” King saysDecember 02, 2022Ashley V. RobinsonFeaturesHow did Judgment Day change the Marvel Universe?Where does Judgment Day leave the Marvel Universe, and where are the comics going in 2023?December 01, 2022Dave BuesingFeaturesSpoilersGuardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special - the endings, the credits, and more explainedHow to better understand Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and appreciate what's coming nextDecember 01, 2022Chris ArrantFeaturesThis Month in Comics History, December 2022Scrooge McDuck, Batgirl, and Streak the Wonder Dog, oh my!December 01, 2022Alex JaffeFeaturesDay 1 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Get the jump on a new holiday tradition with the help of a curiously apathetic Dark KnightDecember 01, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesVenom is Spider-Man’s roommate, and it’s not going wellIf you thought Venom gave Spider-Man trouble as a villain, wait until you see how he is as a roommate.November 30, 2022Joshua Lapin-BertonePage 33 of 47Archive
FeaturesLooking ahead at 2023 with PopversePopverse Editor-in-Chief Chris Arrant gives you a preview of what's to come in 2023 at PopverseJanuary 10, 2023Chris Arrant
FeaturesLooking back at Jason Todd’s forgotten, red-headed beginnings with his creator Gerry ConwayWriter Gerry Conway breaks down the creation of the second Robin, Jason Todd.January 09, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesBatman ‘89 creators unpack their return to the world of Keaton’s Dark KnightWith Batman ‘89 collected into a gorgeous hardcover this past August, Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones talk about revisiting the classic cinematic take on the Dark Knight.January 06, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesWhat are we all enjoying this weekend?The comics, TV, and movies that the Popverse team planning on check out this weekendJanuary 06, 2023Tiffany Babb
FeaturesSink your teeth into an exclusive preview of Blacula: Return of the KingBlacula: Return of the King was inspired by the classic 1970s blaxploitation movieJanuary 06, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesWhat to expect from DC in 2023Whether films, television, or comic books, DC is headed into 2023 with one primary goal: rebuildingJanuary 05, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesAn exclusive preview of Top Shelf's new children's graphic novel Skull Cat and the Curious CastleSkull Cat and the Curious Castle is writer/artist Norman Shurtliff's first book with Top Shelf ProductionsJanuary 05, 2023Tiffany Babb
FeaturesThe bible of comic books based on the BibleLooking for comic books that Are connected to the Bible? We've got you coveredJanuary 05, 2023Jim McDermott
FeaturesExploring the '90s era Star Wars Expanded Universe with Kevin J. AndersonAuthor Kevin J. Anderson reminisces about the early days of the Star Wars Expanded UniverseJanuary 04, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesWho are Marvel Comics' top writers and artists?Looking at the creator bench at Marvel ComicsJanuary 04, 2023Chris Arrant
FeaturesAll's well that's Rockwell: Mitch Gerads on the weight of midcentury influences"It's all about trying to get that Norman Rockwell vibe that probably isn't real, but the ad artists made it look real."January 04, 2023Chloe Maveal
FeaturesDisney paid $4 billion dollars for Marvel Entertainment - we look into how their investment paid offWas the 2009 Marvel purchase a good deal for Disney?January 04, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesSpoilers!Power to the people: The Human Torch has started a union inside Marvel ComicsThe Fantastic Four’s Johnny Storm gets a new secret identity and starts a unionJanuary 04, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesPutting the mask back on: how comic book characters have regained their secret identitiesSuperman just got his secret identity reset. How has that gone for other super heroes?January 03, 2023Jim McDermott
FeaturesWhat to expect from Marvel in 2023?This is going to be a year of change for the Houses of Ideas, but will fans be able to notice?January 03, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesWho is Veranke? Meet the Queen of the SkrullsMeet Veranke, the Queen of the Skrulls, and the architect of their Secret InvasionJanuary 03, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesNetflix: The most popular TV shows and movies on the streaming service in 2022From Squid Game to Wednesday, and Glass Onion to Don't Look Up... and more!January 03, 2023Chris Arrant
Features“This is a scary show with murders”: Mindy Kaling and Charlie Grandy talk HBO Max’s VelmaShowrunners Mindy Kaling and Charlie Grandy break down the upcoming adult animated horror show Velma.January 02, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesIn Januaries past...This Month in Comics History for January 2023 - Uzumaki, Bucky-as-Cap, Invincible, Nubia's origin and moreBucky Barnes takes up the shield, Junji Ito makes a spiral splash, and Snagglepuss exits stage left.January 01, 2023Alex Jaffe
FeaturesWhat to watch: Best Movies to stream in January 2023, one movie one streamerGreat movies to watch on streaming in JanuaryDecember 30, 2022Tiffany Babb
FeaturesMythology redefined: A look at Wonder Woman HistoriaWonder 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.December 30, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilers!Kang just went up and spoiled some big Avengers, X-Men, and other heroes' stories for 2023 (or did Marvel put him up to it?)It looks like 2023 is going be a big big year for Marvel ComicsDecember 30, 2022Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesFull Panel VideoWatch the Queers in the Mainstream panel from NYCC '22 with Phil Jimenez, Danny Lore, Amy Reeder, and moreChris Allo, Tana Ford, Phil Jimenez, Luciano Vecchio, Amy Reeder, Sarah Brunstad, Danny Lore, and Joe Corallo talk about working in mainstream comics as a queer personDecember 30, 2022Chris Arrant
FeaturesFull Panel VideoWatch the Sesame Street The Musical panel from NYCC '22 with Jonathan Rockefeller, Tyler Bunch, Dr. Rosemarie Truglio, and SJ ArneggerThe producers of Sesame Street; The Musical talk about their off-Broadway show at New York Comic Con 2022December 30, 2022Chris Arrant
FeaturesFull Panel VideoWatch Playbill's Broadway Bard panel from NYCC '22 with Gabby Beans, Max Crumm, Julian Elijah Martinez, Colleen Litchfield, David Andrew Laws, and Jim CairlWatch as Broadway stars play a D&D style short live in front of a convention audience in the New York Comic Con 2022 Broadway Bard panelDecember 29, 2022Chris Arrant
FeaturesFull Panel VideoWatch Playbill's Tune In panel from NYCC '22 with Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Cinco Paul, and Frankie GrandeTheatre has had a massive influence on tv and film, and Playbill has organized experts to talk about that in the New York Comic Con 2022 panel Tune In! TV & FilmDecember 28, 2022Chris Arrant
FeaturesFull panel videoWatch the Broadway Beetlejuice panel from NYCC '22 with Alex Brightman, Elizabeth Teeter, Scott Brown, Mark Kaufman, and Jenny GerstenBeetlejuice is on Broadway - and at New York Comic Con, with a panel run by Playbill featuring Alex Brightman, Elizabeth Teeter, Scott Brown, Mark Kaufman, and Jenny GerstenDecember 27, 2022Chris Arrant
FeaturesFull Panel Video!Watch the Big Broadway Nerd panel from NYCC '22 with Mason Alexander Park, Justin Matthew Sargent , Jenna Leigh Green, and Fergie Auguste PhillipeWatch Playbill's Big Broadway Nerd panel from New York Comic Con 2022 with Mason Alexander Park, Justin Matthew Sargent , Jenna Leigh Green, and Fergie Auguste PhillipeDecember 26, 2022Chris Arrant
FeaturesThe Witcher: Blood Origin - Everything we know about the prequel spin-offHere's everything we know about Netflix's new prequel series to their hit show The Witcher, Blood OriginDecember 25, 2022Lauren Sisselman
FeaturesSpoilers!Who is Avallac'h? The Witcher: Blood Origin character explainedLet's dive deeper into the elvish sage Avallac'h and his possible future in The Witcher television universe.December 25, 2022Gary Catig
FeaturesA '60s style Swingin’ Christmas Carol with the Teen Titans in Day 24 of the Popverse Comics Advent CalendarIt really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so bring on the Teen Titans to seal the dealDecember 24, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesThe 2022 Christmas and holiday cards from DC, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and moreThe comics and pop culture industry is in the holiday spirit, and it shows through their Christmas cardsDecember 23, 2022Chris Arrant
FeaturesWho owns AfterShock? The founders, staffers, investment fund, and Donny Cates, as listed by its main creditorThe six men and one investment portfolio company that own AfterShock Comics.December 23, 2022Chris Arrant
FeaturesAmbush Bug jumps out of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar on day 23If you thought Father Christmas seemed dated, be grateful he didn't get this new look in the '80s...December 23, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesPopverse's top TV picks of 2022The Popverse content team's favorite TV shows of the yearDecember 23, 2022Tiffany Babb
FeaturesLee Bermejo reflects on his industry beginnings and acclaimed workIn a spotlight interview with Popverse, acclaimed comic book creator Lee Bermejo shares his origins breaking into the industry, reflects on his most popular works, and reveals details about Batman: Dear DetectiveDecember 23, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesFinished watching the Glass Onion? Watch these seven other whodunits to keep you in the mystery moodSeven great whodunit movies to stream after watching Glass Onion: A Knives Out StoryDecember 23, 2022Tiffany Babb
FeaturesSpoilers!Move over Spider-Man, Mary Jane Watson has super powers as well (and she’s been keeping it a secret)Spider-Man’s ex Mary Jane Watson has been keeping an interesting secret from everyone.December 22, 2022Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesWatch as Jillian Rudes and other manga experts dive into the best and worst manga of 2022Watch the New York Comic Con 2022 Best & Worst Manga panel with Renee Scott, Jillian Rudes, Joe Pascullo, Deb Aoki, Alyssa Cruz, and Caleb WilliamsDecember 22, 2022Chris Arrant
FeaturesDark Crisis: Black Adam’s long road to bonafide superheroismAs 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?December 22, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesYes, Virginia, there is a homicidal robot pretending to be Ol' Saint Nick in Day 22 of the Popverse Comics Advent CalendarA classic from the Marvel vault.December 22, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesSpoilersDarkest before Dawn: Dark Crisis and the Dawn of DCDark Crisis on Infinite Earths has concluded, opening up endless possibilities for the future of the DC Universe. Here’s how the crossover event sets the stage for the Dawn of DC.December 22, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesThe coming of Magog: Behind the Kingdom Come villain’s shocking returnAlex Ross and Mark Waid’s classic Kingdom Come has its lethal antihero Magog resurface in the most unlikely place and closer to Superman than ever.December 21, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesPopverse's top movie picks of 2022The Popverse content team's favorite movies of the yearDecember 21, 2022Tiffany Babb
FeaturesIs there a place for Willow in the current fantasy TV landscape?In the midst of a fall packed with fantasy series, Willow sets itself apart chiefly by being fun.December 21, 2022Austin Gorton
FeaturesCelebrate Winter Solstice with Wonder Woman and Batman in Day 21 of the Popverse Comics Advent CalendarCelebrate the longest day of the year in the company of Wonder Woman and BatmanDecember 21, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesDark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7: Joshua Williamson & Daniel Sampere unpack the crossover’s epic finaleWith Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths complete, Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere explain the final issue’s big moments and how they stuck the landing with the crossover event.December 20, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesLight in the darkness: How Nightwing illuminates Dark CrisisWith Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaching its explosive climax, here’s how Nightwing stepped up to become the heart and soul of the DC Universe.December 20, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesSanta Claus joins the Justice League in Day 20 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022As everyone knows, the Justice League is the best of the best - so of course Santa's a memberDecember 20, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesExciting and terrifying: Comics creators on making comics outside of traditional modelsThe 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 industryDecember 19, 2022Christine Pasalo Norland
FeaturesPopverse's top comics picks for 2022The Popverse staff's favorite comics and graphic novels of the yearDecember 19, 2022Tiffany Babb
FeaturesBatman: The Animated Series team takes on a Mall Santa in Day 19 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Turns out, you can only go so far undercover when you're pretending to be SantaDecember 19, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesIt's Hanukkah time with the Thing in Day 18 of the Popverse Comics Advent CalendarIn which we take a sidestep from Advent to celebrate the start of HanukkahDecember 18, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesDay 17 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022There's normally no room at the inn at the best of times, so imagine what it's like in Mega-City OneDecember 17, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesLea Thompson pitched a Howard the Duck film to Marvel Studios, and she's not giving up hopeLea Thompson, who starred in the 1986 Howard the Duck film, hopes to direct the character's MCU solo filmDecember 16, 2022Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesSuperboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes make Christmas special in Day 16 of Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Even 1,000 years from now, people get tired of Superboy's good moodDecember 16, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesNetflix's Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a sprawling, sometimes biting, mystery delightDaniel Craig returns to the whodunit as the wonderfully camp Benoit BlancDecember 16, 2022Tiffany Babb
FeaturesDarwyn Cooke and Spider-Man ring in Day 15 of the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022It's time for that holiday staple, the office party (Sorry, Pete)December 15, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesBatman's heart of darkness: Mike Hawthorne talks reuniting with Chip Zdarsky on BatmanFan-favorite artist Mike Hawthorne discusses his reunion with Chip Zdarsky to kick off a darkly surreal new story arc on the main Batman ongoing series.December 14, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilers!Marvel re-writes the origin of mutantkind (and the X-Men who followed) in Marauders #9Exploring the origins of mutants in the Marvel Universe, and their first conflicts.December 14, 2022Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesCan AI paint electric sheep?: Some thoughts on art generated by artificial intelligenceA big part of what makes art interesting is the thought behind it, and that shouldn't be controversialDecember 14, 2022Tiffany Babb
FeaturesWas Disney's 2012 purchase of Lucasfilm a good deal?A decade after it happened, we can answer the question, 'Did Disney spend too much on Star Wars?'December 14, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesDay 14 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022For the crew of the Enterprise-D, maybe the yuletide is the final frontierDecember 14, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesCaped crusaders: Batman and Spawn finally reuniteBatman 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.December 13, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesThe 2022 Cosplay Central Crown Championships contestants: high quality photos of all the finalists and winnersTake a closer look at the incredible costumes from the global final of ReedPop's Cosplay ChampionshipDecember 13, 2022Emma Farnworth
FeaturesThe Cosplay Central Crown Championships 2022 - a story in pictures from the global finalsTake a look back at all the action from the MCM London Main StageDecember 13, 2022Emma Farnworth
FeaturesDay 13 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Johnny Storm is a grinch, but less furry (Probably good, if you can imagine how his burned fur would smell)December 13, 2022Graeme McMillan
Features10 questions (and 10 answers) telling you everything you need to know before Avatar: The Way of WaterYou have questions, we have answers about Avatar: The Way of WaterDecember 13, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesCBLDF: 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'December 12, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesBlack Adam's ending and surprise post-credits scene explainedThere's a new protector in Kahndaq, and a new force to be reckoned with in the DCUDecember 12, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesElizabeth Ito's Peabody-winning City of Ghosts captures overlooked stories of Los AngelesThe animation veteran and former Adventure Time director discusses the storytelling and appeal of her award-winning Netflix showDecember 12, 2022Christine Pasalo Norland
FeaturesDay 12 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022He sees you when you're sleeping, even if you're part of the Fourth WorldDecember 12, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesDay 11 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022A reminder not to be so wrapped up in ourselves in this, the holiday period.December 11, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesDay 10 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Oliver Queen, you've got some explaining to doDecember 10, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesAll in the Asgardian Family: Unpacking all the recent drama in Thor’s family treeThor’s family tree has been a bit bizarre latelyDecember 09, 2022Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesDo Black Adam and other DC antiheroes appeal more to the general public?Dark DC characters do better at the in movies than optimistic heroes, based on past evidenceDecember 09, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesMeredith Gran looks back on 15 years of Octopus PieOctopus 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.December 09, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesDay 9 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022It's beginning to look a lot like ZomboDecember 09, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesThe Batman movie co-writer Mattson Tomlin teams with iconic Joker artist Lee Bermejo for their own story, A Vicious CircleMattson Tomlin & Lee Bermejo make A Vicious Circle in time-travel thriller for BOOM! StudiosDecember 08, 2022Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesMaking the invisible visible: An interview with Jesse Lonergan, creator of HedraJesse Lonergan blew people away with his 2020 book Hedra. But who is he? And how does he think about narrative and art?December 08, 2022Jim McDermott
FeaturesDay 8 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Bad news for those who thought that Santa wasn't realDecember 08, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesHoliday geek gift ideas for the whole familyFamily, it's time to assemble.December 08, 2022Fallon Prinzivalli
FeaturesWatch an expert's guide to pitching to create comics with NYCC Panel with Joe Illidge, Lysa Hawkins, Buddy Scalera, Nelson DeCastro, & Darren SanchezWatch the full New York Comic Con 2022 panel 'Editors on Portfolios, Pitching, and Professionalism' with Joe Illidge, Lysa Hawkins, Buddy Scalera, Nelson DeCastro, & Darren SanchezDecember 07, 2022Chris Arrant
FeaturesDay 7 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Feetal's Gizz! It's all-out-carnage as we close out the first week of 2022 adventing, thanks to LoboDecember 07, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesPulp fiction: Behind the return of Slam BradleyDC’s original hero Slam Bradley returns in Gotham City: Year One. Here’s how the noir miniseries reevaluates the legacy of the hardboiled detective.December 06, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesDay 6 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022So much for the season of goodwill (Looking at you, Veronica Lodge)December 06, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesHow Midnighter & Apollo are called into Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths for the final battleAs WildStorm celebrates its 30th anniversary, the ultimate superhero power couple Apollo and Midnighter continue to carve out their well-deserved place in the DCU.December 05, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesL.A. Comic Con, a local convention with (pretty much) no linesA peek into the twelfth year of L.A. Comic ConDecember 05, 2022Tiffany Babb
FeaturesAll the best cosplay from L.A. Comic Con 2022Cosplayers were out in force at the Los Angeles Convention Center this past weekendDecember 05, 2022Tiffany Babb
FeaturesDay 4 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Nothing is more seasonal than the Ghost of Chrismukkah Past, trust meDecember 05, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesDay 5 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Everyone, meet the Lord of the DanceDecember 05, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesAre corsets uncomfortable? Bad for posture? Dangerous? Here are 5 myths about the historic garmentMainstream media makes it sound like corsets are bad to wear, but are they really?December 04, 2022Kelsey Endter
FeaturesDay 3 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022What the Runaways can tell you about the Mighty Marvel approach to heroismDecember 03, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesIronheart: Who is Riri Williams, the newest MCU hero?Ironheart just made her MCU debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. But who is Riri Williams, and where will we see her next?December 02, 2022Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesTom King & Elsa Charretier chat Love Everlasting“I changed how I wrote comics,” King saysDecember 02, 2022Ashley V. Robinson
FeaturesHow did Judgment Day change the Marvel Universe?Where does Judgment Day leave the Marvel Universe, and where are the comics going in 2023?December 01, 2022Dave Buesing
FeaturesSpoilersGuardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special - the endings, the credits, and more explainedHow to better understand Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and appreciate what's coming nextDecember 01, 2022Chris Arrant
FeaturesThis Month in Comics History, December 2022Scrooge McDuck, Batgirl, and Streak the Wonder Dog, oh my!December 01, 2022Alex Jaffe
FeaturesDay 1 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022Get the jump on a new holiday tradition with the help of a curiously apathetic Dark KnightDecember 01, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesVenom is Spider-Man’s roommate, and it’s not going wellIf you thought Venom gave Spider-Man trouble as a villain, wait until you see how he is as a roommate.November 30, 2022Joshua Lapin-Bertone