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Full Panel VideoShadow and Bone's Leigh Bardugo takes the stage at NYCC ‘22
A decade after Shadow and Bone invaded bookstores everywhere, creator of the Grishaverse Leigh Bardugo heads to the Javits Center for a retrospective and look at what’s to come.
March 20, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Full Panel VideoShadow and Bone author Leigh Bardugo speaks with the cast of the Netflix series - stream the panel here
Shadow and Bone stars Amita Suman, Freddy Carter, Kit Young, and Ben Barnes sit with the writer who started it all, Leigh Bardugo, to talk about the magical series
March 20, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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At NYCC, Shadow and Bone's Leigh Bardugo has rediscovered that books are important
Author Leigh Bardugo reflects on 10 years in the Grishaverse, the perils of adaptation, and learning to let people you trust take the wheel.
March 20, 2023
Alex Jaffe
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Everything we know about Shadow and Bone season 2, actors, release date, and more
Return to the Grishaverse with season 2 of Shadow and Bone on Netflix
March 20, 2023
Chris Arrant
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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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A complete guide to Marvel’s Ultimate Comics
How to read and understand Marvel’s Ultimate Comics
March 17, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Free Livestream!Watch free livestream of the Our Flag Means Death cast panel with Rhys Darby, Samba Schutte, and Vico Ortiz live from ECCC '23
Rhys Darby, Samba Schutte, and Vico Ortiz talk about Our Flag Means Death at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it live.
March 16, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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The ultimate Marvel Ultimate Comics moments to revisit and remember ahead of the big 2023 summer event Ultimate Invasion
What about Marvel's Ultimate Universe comics is worth restoring or remembering? We list the top 10 moments from 15 years of comics.
March 16, 2023
Dave Buesing
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Latest episode of The Mandalorian reveals Star Wars' New Republic has its own Operation Paperclip
Dr. Pershing looks to redeem his past work through science.
March 16, 2023
Gary Catig
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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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Full Panel VideoWatch the Eric Vale Spotlight panel from ECCC '23
Eric Vale talks about his career voicing your favorite characters at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it here.
March 15, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Full Panel VideoWatch the Amalee Spotlight panel from ECCC '23
YouTube star Amalee takes the Pine Stage at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it here.
March 15, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Full Panel VideoStream the 10th Annual Doctor Who Appreciation Panel from ECCC '23
The Annual Doctor Who Appreciation Panel celebrates its tenth anniversary at at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can stream it here.
March 15, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Spoilers!Wait... is X-Men's Beast a bad guy now?
Did one of the X-Men’s founding members just become a full-blown villain?
March 15, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Friends and lovers: Are Spoiler and Batgirl Gotham’s next big couple?
As Stephanie Brown and Cassandra Cain work together, has the superhero duo found a new kind of dynamic?
March 14, 2023
Sam Stone
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Full Panel VideoWatch the Chainsaw Man panel with Ryan Colt Levy, Sarah Wiedenheft, and Reagan Murdock from ECCC '23
Ryan Colt Levy, Sarah Wiedenheft, and Reagan Murdock talk about Chainsaw Man at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it here.
March 14, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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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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"It was a real-life adventure": A conversation with Brendan Fraser on The Mummy, Leslie Grace, and the joys of being in Seattle
A reflection on work and life with Brendan Fraser
March 14, 2023
Veronica Valencia
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Full Panel VideoWatch the Spy x Family panel with Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine from ECCC '23
Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine talk about Spy x Family at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it here.
March 13, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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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 13, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Where does The Mandalorian season 3 take place in the Star Wars timeline?
If you feel like you're missing something going into the next season of The Mandalorian, let us help you get prepared.
March 13, 2023
Alex Jaffe
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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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DC is up to some monkey business with latest Dawn of DC teaser, and we have the receipts
Also, whoever's a fan of Detective Chimp, we applaud you
March 10, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Everything you need to know about The Maker, the bad guy in Marvel's Ultimate Invasion
The biggest threat to the Marvel Universe comes from... a different Marvel Universe
March 10, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Spy × Family's Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine have too much to read, everyone
As revealed at Emerald City Comic Con 2023: Don't mention fantasy romance; it can be a problem
March 09, 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 09, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Spoilers!How a Mandalorian myth could renew faith in a united Mandalore
There could be another way besides the Darksaber to determine the true Mand'alore.
March 09, 2023
Gary Catig
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Krakens, cakes, and crews: Unique Our Flag Means Death cosplays from Emerald City Comic Con
The most deep cut costumes at the Our Flag Means Death panel
March 09, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Updated!ECCC 2023: The best of the best cosplay from Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con
Check out our gallery of the coolest cosplay from ECCC
March 08, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Spoilers!Black Panther says goodbye to Wakanda (and John Ridley)
John Ridley’s Black Panther run concludes with T’Challa exiled from Wakanda
March 08, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Our Flag Means Death welcome the lusty and kind kind of fans at Emerald City Comic Con 2023
"Oh, a pirate's life sounds just right"
March 07, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Worlds collide!How the Joker brings Spider-Man back to the DCU
As the Joker continues his cross-country odyssey, he makes a direct reference to Marvel’s webslinger in another unofficial crossover between universes.
March 07, 2023
Sam Stone
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Star Wars Celebration 2023 Hasbro exclusives focus on Return of the Jedi AND Revenge of the Jedi
Including a Revenge of the Jedi-era Darth Vader which will be one of the rarst Star Wars items of 2023
March 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Teen Titans writer Kami Garcia delves into Robin, the upcoming Starfire, and teases a sixth book in the series
The writer of Teen Titans: Robin has feelings about Damian Wayne and Dick Grayson
March 07, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Hack the planet (again)! A Hackers sequel is in talks
During a Scream reunion panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, star Matthew Lillard said that talks about a sequel to the 1995 cult hit Hackers are indeed happening.
March 06, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Celebrating 100 episodes of the deep-dive queer X-Men podcast Cerebro from Connor Goldsmith
Connor Goldsmith's hit podcast about the X-Men arrives at its 100th episode.
March 06, 2023
Jim McDermott
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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 06, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Star Wars character Merrin from Jedi: Fallen Order revealed to be pansexual in Jedi: Battle Scars
Get to know The Fifth Brother in the new book between the Star Wars Jedi: video games with author Sam Maggs.
March 06, 2023
Alex Jaffe
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LivestreamWe have a Hulk! Watch Mark Ruffalo's spotlight panel live from Emerald City Comic Con 2023
From romcom classics like '13 Going On 30' to his tenure as Bruce Banner/The Hulk- Mark Ruffalo has been and done it all. Join the man himself as he discusses his time in some of your favorite movie and TV shows!
March 06, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Livestream!Livestream the Cosplay Central Showcase panel from ECCC '23
The best cosplayers in the game take the stage for the Cosplay Central Showcase at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can livestream it here.
March 05, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Livestream!Watch the Twin Peaks panel with Ray Wise, Sherilyn Fenn, Harry Goaz, and Kimmy Robertson live from ECCC '23
Ray Wise, Harry Goaz, Kimmy Robertson, and Sherilyn Fenn talk about Twin Peaks at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it live.
March 05, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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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 05, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Matthew Lillard shares what it means for actors to appear at conventions and meet the fans
The Scooby Doo and Hackers actor got real during the chaotic Scream cast reunion panel at ECCC 2023
March 04, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Get prepped for 2023 comic convention season with Enter the Popverse!
Popverse talks all things ECCC 2023, as well as how to prep for the con - or any con!
March 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Livestream!Watch the Hit the Stage: K-Pop Dance Contest hosted by K!Junkies live from ECCC '23
K!Junkies host the Hit the Stage: K-Pop Dance Contest at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it live.
March 04, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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The real pirates behind Our Flag Means Death
If you've watched the first season of this HBO Max series, you may have accidentally learned something about real pirate history.
March 04, 2023
Alex Jaffe
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Nathan Foad and Con O’Neill's dream guest casting for Our Flag Means Death (plus a suggestion of our own)
When it comes to guest stars for season two of Our Flag Means Death, what about looking to alums of SNL and White Lotus?
March 03, 2023
Jim McDermott
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How Bruce Campbell gave DC's war hero Sgt. Rock his groove back
DC Horror’s miniseries Sgt. Rock vs. the Army of the Dead not only revives DC’s biggest war comics character but makes him the most relevant he’s been in years.
March 03, 2023
Sam Stone
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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 03, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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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 03, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Best movies on Netflix: A guide to what's playing now
What are the best movies streaming on Netflix now? We highlight some you should check out.
March 03, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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2022 in Webtoons: The most popular webtoons of 2022 on Tapas and Webtoons
The God of High School, Heartstopper, and more make the charts of the most popular Webtoons and Tapas strips in 2022
March 03, 2023
Chris Arrant
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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 02, 2023
Christine Pasalo Norland
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Lend me your energy! How Batman vs. Robin evokes Dragon Ball’s ultimate attack
With all hope seemingly lost against the demon Nezha, Robin uses a surprising technique echoing Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball to save the day.
March 02, 2023
Sam Stone
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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 02, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Meet the cosplayers hoping to be the USA Semi-Finalist in the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships
The winners of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships quarter finals at ReedPop shows are coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to chase the Crown
March 02, 2023
Emma Farnworth
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Spoilers!The Mandalorian season 3 debuts with surprise returns from Rebels, Rise of Skywalker, and Mando season 1 characters
Let's give a warm welcome back to The Mandalorian as we cover notable points from the season three premiere.
March 02, 2023
Gary Catig
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Spoilers!The Lazarus effect: How Batman vs. Robin eliminates a DCU staple
Batman vs. Robin provides the full ending to Lazarus Planet with a drastic change for the DCU.
March 01, 2023
Sam Stone
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Meet SayoChuu, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships semi-finals from Wintercon, Latvia, is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
March 01, 2023
Emma Farnworth
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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 01, 2023
Alex Jaffe
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The Jedi, The Way, and more: Inside the religions of Star Wars
There are a bunch of different religions in the Star Wars Universe. What are they, and what's their deal?
March 01, 2023
Jim McDermott
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What to watch: Best Movies to stream in March 2023, one movie one streamer
Great movies to watch on streaming in March
March 01, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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The Mandalorian theme song shreds in a heavy metal rendition thanks to the Galactic Empire
There are definitely some Mandalorian darksaber vibes to this cover of the instant classic Star Wars theme
March 01, 2023
Chris Arrant
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This is the way to Mandalorian merch, with Lucasfilm's Mando Mania
This is the way to buy the latest Star Wars merchandise
February 28, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Livestream!Watch The Mandalorian cast panel with Katee Sackhoff, Mercedes Varnado, & Simon Kassianides live from ECCC '23
Katee Sackhoff, Mercedes Varnado, and Simon Kassianides talk about The Mandalorian at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it live.
February 28, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Problem with your cosplay? Don't despair—head over to Cosplay Repair!
The Cosplay Repair room is a lifesaver for cosplayers who have run into mishaps
February 28, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Meet LilithAdaryn, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships semi-finals from MondoCon, Hungary, is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
February 28, 2023
Emma Farnworth
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A kiss before dying: How Tom King and Greg Smallwood redefined Christopher Chance within the DC Universe.
Tom King and Greg Smallwood's acclaimed maxi-series The Human Target has come to an end. Here's how the series redefined Christopher Chance within the DC Universe.
February 28, 2023
Sam Stone
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The DC universes across comics, TV, and movies are changing big this year - and once again, the Flash is to thank (or is it blame?)
The Flash is one of the DCU’s greatest heroes but he can never seem to stop interfering with the timeline, no matter what medium he’s running through.
February 28, 2023
Sam Stone
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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.
February 28, 2023
Kat Calamia
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Dune: Part Two: Everything you need to know about the fight for Arrakis
Dune + 2 = Twune? Maybe not, but however you slice it Dune: Part Two is on its way
February 28, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Mandalorian mania: Who are all the different Mandalorians?
At this point a bunch of different groups wear Mandalorian armor. Who are they, and what are they about?
February 27, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Meet Blink, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships semi-finals from Magnificon, Poland, is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
February 27, 2023
Emma Farnworth
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Trouble with the curve: The evolution of Nightwing’s prodigious posterior
Of all the heroes and villains in the DC Universe, Nightwing has been recognized as having the best butt in the game. Here’s how Dick Grayson gained his well-rounded reputation.
February 27, 2023
Sam Stone
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Chris Evans is coming to Chicago for C2E2
Captain America himself, Chris Evans, will be spending three days with us and Chicago as part of C2E2 2023
February 27, 2023
Chris Arrant
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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.
February 24, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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The Mandalorian succeeds by telling new stories in an old way
For as original and fresh as the Mandalorian feels, beneath the surface it works because of the ways it draws on Star Wars.
February 24, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Everything you need about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, trailers, cast, plot, and more
Anything and everything you need to know about the third Ant-Man film, and the first of MCU Phase 5
February 24, 2023
Chris Arrant
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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
February 24, 2023
Carl Waldron
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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
February 24, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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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
February 24, 2023
Chris Arrant
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How Kang the Conquerer could be related to Reed Richards, Doctor Doom, or both
Is Marvel’s Kang the father of Reed Richards, or a distant descendant?
February 23, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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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.
February 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
February 23, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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ECCC 2023: The exclusive Emerald City, Star Wars, Grishaverse, TMNT, and other merchandise available at the Seattle show
A rundown of the biggest bits of exclusive shirts, pins, Funkos, and more available at ECCC 2023
February 23, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Discover the best cosplay from MagicCon: Philadelphia 2023
MagicCon: Philadelphia was full of fun, marvelous cosplay that you have to see
February 23, 2023
Veronica Valencia
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Does 2021's Loki unlock secrets of 2023's Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania?
It's time to revisit what He Who Remains had to say in Disney+'s Loki
February 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
February 23, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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68 best Star Wars merch and gifts from shopDisney in 2023
Resist buying it all, you must.
February 23, 2023
Corinna Burton
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Who is Kang in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania?
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe enters time of The Kang Dynasty, here’s how Kang is set to become the most important figure in the MCU.
February 23, 2023
Sam Stone
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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.
February 22, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Mandalorian Season 3: Everything we know about the upcoming Star Wars show on Disney+
This is the (first) trailer for The Mandalorian season 3 on Disney+
February 22, 2023
Lauren Sisselman
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Spoilers!Spider-Man reveals a hack for avoiding New York Comic Con lines (warning: do not try this at home!)
Spider-Man shares his secret strategy for skipping long lines when he attends conventions at the Javits Center
February 22, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Travis Daventhorpe is destined to save the multiverse in Wes Molebash's Travis Daventhorpe for the Win!
Take an exclusive first look at an excerpt from the brand new kid's graphic novel Travis Daventhorpe for the Win!
February 22, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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10 comics by Black creators you should read
Looking for some new comics to read? Check out this list of awesome comics by Black creators.
February 22, 2023
Latonya Pennington
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"I wanted to write about real issues": Barbara Slate talks Ms. Liz, Angel Love, and the Mueller Report
Barbara Slate chats about her long career from feminist greeting cards to a comics adaptation of the Mueller Report
February 22, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Failure to launch: Supergirl and Robin’s disastrous first date has deeper consequences
Robin and Supergirl finally go on a date together, but, as bad as the date goes, it signals something more important for the DCU timeline.
February 22, 2023
Sam Stone
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The slowdown of the MCU - how Kevin Feige is pulling back on the speed of Phase 5, and why
Yes, there's going to be less MCU onscreens in the next few months; no, that's not necessarily a loss
February 21, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Chris Palmer's The Fresh Prince Project relays the history and legacy of the iconic sitcom
In an interview with Popverse, journalist and author Chris Palmer tells the story of how Will Smith and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air became the princes of Hollywood, unpacking the history and legacy of the iconic Black sitcom.
February 21, 2023
Reid Carter