Graeme McMillan

Graeme McMillan
Editor
Graeme McMillan: Popverse Editor Graeme McMillan (he/him) has been writing about comics, culture, and comics culture on the internet for close to two decades at this point, which is terrifying to admit. His work has appeared in The Hollywood Reporter, Wired, Polygon, Inverse, Time Magazine, and the Los Angeles Times, and he also co-hosts the Wait What podcast three times a month and writes the Comics, FYI newsletter. He completely understands if you have problems understanding his accent.
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Fantastic Four: Meet the latest cinematic version of Marvel's first family as the cast is (finally) announced
Yes, Pedro Pascal is Mr. Fantastic
February 14, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Now Hiring: Be one of DC Comics' top bosses (Details within)
Don't call 'em chief
February 13, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Suits spin-off gets its lead actor (Stephen Amell) and a name
Yes, there's a new Suits show being prepped, and the man known for... not wearing suits is at the heart of it
February 13, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Mad Cave Studios' Mugshots gives the comic book crime genre an English twist
The new crime series from Jordan Thomas and Chris Matthews sees a kidnapping in Brighton lead a city's underworld into chaos
February 13, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Riverdale is overrun by demons, and only Archie Andrews can save the day in the new horror series
The three-part comic launches a new line of Archie Premium Event comics this May
February 13, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Exclusive!Transformers and G.I. Joe headline Skybound and Hasbro's surprise Energon Universe Special this May
The one-shot will feature covers from the artists of Transformers, Void Rivals, Duke, and more
February 13, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Ghosts: What was behind the decision to end the BBC's original UK version?
The original version of the CBS hit sitcom just ended after five seasons, but why?
February 13, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Lore Olympus is a publishing phenomenon, and everyone wants more of the same
As Rachel Smythe's beloved series winds towards its close, the search is on for a natural successor
February 12, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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The first trailer for Marvel Studios' R-Rated movie Deadpool & Wolverine is just as you imagined (and hoped, and worried)
Ryan Reynolds is back as the Merc with a Mouth, and he's not alone.. at all, as the new trailer for the threequel demonstrates.
February 12, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Star Wars: Andor has finished filming its second season (and sadly, the series finale)
The second season of the Disney+ show is finally done shooting, now the wait begins for it to show up on the streamer
February 09, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Star Wars fans are so ready for some real news that they'll hope for the best based on almost anything
Sometimes, a "Hello There..." is just a "Hello There..."
February 09, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Six best romantic comics for Valentine's Day
From Fruits Basket and Heartstopper through to... Jack Kirby's Fourth World Saga(?), here are comics' great romances
February 08, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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SpoilersHenry Cavill's Argylle movie and that surprise ending was spoiled two years ago (and we all missed it)
Stories announcing the movie's casting might have spoiled Argylle's much-hyped twist before anyone knew it was a thing
February 07, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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ECCC 2024: Solve your own whodunnit with Foulplay Games' Curious Carnival
There's murder afoot throughout the entire four-day convention in the Pacific Northwest, and you can help solve it
February 07, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Thought Bubble 2024 dates are here (and we're already looking at flights)
The UK's leading comic book show will take place again this fall
February 07, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Philomena Cunk to take on the big question in new special Cunk's Quest for Meaning
The BBC/Netflix special will once again be written by Black Mirror's Charlie Brooker
February 06, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Five shows to watch after you've finished Apple TV+'s The Morning Show
There's lots of behind the scenes television drama (and comedy) to be found, if you know where to look
February 06, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Judge Dredd's 'A Better World' is born in part from a desire to push against the idea of 'copaganda'
The iconic fascistic cop is many things, but never intended to act as a fantasy for the future of policing
February 05, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Argylle: What is the deal with that Beatles song, anyway?
The new Henry Cavill spy movie makes the most of licensing 'Now and Then' (some would say, more than the most)
February 05, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
How to 'save' Marvel & DC Comics in 2024
Is this the year The Big Two publishers listen to those who want comics to return to a nostalgic golden era?
February 05, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Carl Weathers, who brought a heavyweight's presence to every role he played, dies at 76
From the Rocky franchise to The Mandalorian, Weathers added a certain gravitas to every role he played
February 02, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Argylle's twist-filled storytelling defeats its own purpose
Yes, nothing is what you expect, but after a while, you'll stop caring
February 02, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Spoilers!Argylle: What that mid-credit sequence might mean for the future (of more than one movie series)
Wait, is that bar what is seems to be? Apparently so...
February 02, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Is Joker: Year One his new origin story? DC says yes, the writer says no, but we say it may be what he deserves
The three-part weekly storyline launches in next week's Batman comic
January 31, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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After a bad 2023, Marvel & DC are doing less superhero movies this year - and that's a good thing!
With only one Marvel Studios and one DC movie in theaters this year, will audiences get over superhero fatigue?
January 31, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel: The 6 best MCU movies & TV shows ever (according to me)
Popverse's Graeme McMillan picks a personal playlist of his favorite Marvel Studios productions to date
January 30, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
In 2024, Marvel Studios & Marvel Comics are getting R-Rated, adult, and explicit
Marvel is seemingly making efforts to take things in an older direction this year - but why is this happening?
January 30, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC's new Supergirl is House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock
The former Rhaenyra Targaryen will become DC's big Kryptonian hero in the new DCU
January 30, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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The Bear's Ayo Edebiri drops out of Marvel's Thunderbolts, but there's already a replacement
Scheduling issues have pushed The Bear star out of the anticipated project
January 29, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Invincible lawsuit between Robert Kirkman and Bill Crabtree has been settled
The lawsuit was headed to court in less than a month
January 29, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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The most popular comics of 2023 (including comic books, graphic novels, and manga)
In terms of collected editions and graphic novels, manga dominated the market, but the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fought through
January 29, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Marvel Studios has outgrown the name 'Marvel Cinematic Universe,' so we have an idea
After all, we're far beyond just one universe by this point in the Sacred Timeline
January 29, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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2023 in movies & TV: The most popular shows & movies on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video aren't what you'd think
It was the year of Suits, of Ted Lasso, and of Disney animation getting a second chance
January 24, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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The Bear's Jeremy Allen White isn't aiming for the MCU after winning Lead Actor at the Emmys
Jeremy Allen White is confused about why an actor's success is measured by Marvel involvement, and we are too
January 24, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Alex Segura returns to the scene of the comic book crime with new novel Alter Ego
The November title from Flatiron Books is a follow-up to his award-winning Secret Identity
January 24, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Judge Dredd faces "big repercussions" from the current Defund the Police storyline, tease writers
Rob Williams and Arthur Wyatt hope to see "years of Dredd stories coming from this one"
January 23, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Boom! Studios bends reality and cartoons with new series Uncanny Valley
Creators Tony Fleecs and Dave Wachter promise a "big huge story... centered on this tiny little family"
January 23, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
2000 AD editor Matt Smith on what makes the UK anthology unique in the comics field
It's not the fact that he's had literal nightmares about meeting his deadlines, unfortunately
January 22, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel announces polybagged comics with more violence for mature audiences
The upcoming Blood Hunt series will have an "explicit content" alternate edition for every issue, featuring additional pages
January 22, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Doctor Who: Why Millie Gibson's departure shouldn't come as a surprise
There'll be a new companion in Ncuti Gatwa's second year as the Time Lord
January 22, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC is teasing its big 2024 event, and it's a surprise "30 years in the making"
We don't know what "DC’s Major Event of 2024 FCBD Special Edition" actually is, but we're certainly curious.
January 20, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Poll: Which 2024 movie are you most excited about?
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Deadpool 3, and so much more are coming
January 19, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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2023 in movies: The most popular films in theaters of 2023 were pink, playful, and in one case, both pre- and post-atomic
Barbie, Oppenheimer and Mario ruled the cinematic roost both in the US and abroad last year
January 18, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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After Five Nights at Freddy's, Chuck E. Cheese is extending its pop culture comeback with a reality contest show like Squid Game
The show is being developed by Chuck E. Cheese and the company behind Top Chef
January 18, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Is the Marvel Spotlight banner what Marvel Studios claimed it was for the MCU? Not based on what happened this week
The five-part Disney+ series wasn't as standalone, or even as grounded, as fans were lead to believe
January 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Poll: Which 2024 TV show are you most excited about?
There's a year's worth of TV shows on the horizon, but which ones will have you tuning in week in and week out?
January 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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2023 in TV: The most popular shows of 2023 demonstrated the importance of appointment viewing for linear TV
The running theme of 2023's most popular shows was, well, running
January 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Conan the Barbarian relaunch reveals April 2024 plans (and some amazing covers)
Popverse has the exclusive reveal of all the covers for April's Conan the Barbarian #10
January 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
New York Comic Con 2023's Artist Alley is a showcase of Tumblr creators
Tumblr is like a big convention's artist alley all-day every-day, and this year's NYCC 2023 Artist Alley is showing it goes both ways
January 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
JETRO Japan Store brings Japanese creations to American and UK fans online at Amazon
It's never been easier for US and UK customers to buy direct from Japanese artisans
January 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Final Fantasy: The legacy, wonder and curiosity at the heart of the beloved game franchise ahead of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
There's more to Final Fantasy than 'just' gaming; the franchise is focused on storytelling that uplifts its audience
January 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi talks about heading up the acclaimed game franchise
"I think what is important is keeping the core elements and the essence of things," the director says of reimagining the franchise for today's fans
January 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Like the character, E.T. the Extra-Terrestial's design was magic at its finest
E.T. was always the alien we wanted to take home with us
January 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Whodunnits are a thing once again; that might be a problem
Death and Other Details might prove that it's knives out for the return of murders in and out of the building
January 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
The Eisner Awards never figured out how to recognize journalism, and now it's given up
Instead of fixing the problem, this year's Eisners have decided to ignore it (or make things worse)
January 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book relaunch recruits Avengers and Action Comics writer Jason Aaron
Aaron will bring the pizza when he relaunches the iconic comic book series this summer
January 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel Studios' Netflix shows Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Punisher, and Defenders are back in MCU continuity says Disney+ (even Iron Fist)
We have a new official Disney answer to whether or not The Defenders existed in the MCU (and it's a yes)
January 15, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Spoilers!What Disney+'s Echo tells us about Daredevil: Born Again
What if... Marvel's latest live action show was a sneaky set-up for the much-anticipated DD and Kingpin series?
January 12, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Petrol Head: Look under the hood of the hit Image Comics series with creators Pye Parr and Rob Williams
It's the end of the world, but not as we know it
January 12, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Fantasy is forever, The British Library argues
The current exhibit at the London institution takes a holistic approach to what fantasy means (and can mean)
January 12, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Action Comics writer Jason Aaron wants to write Superman again (and we'd love to read it)
Aaron's three-part Action Comics run was "an amuse-bouche," he tells Popverse
January 12, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC's Batman, Nightwing, Katana, and more have big plans for Spring Break 2024
The next big seasonal anthology from DC hits April 30
January 12, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Batman and Superman writer Jason Aaron shares how deep (and weird) his DC fandom is
Sure, he's writing Batman and Superman, but he'd also be thrilled to take on Blue Devil
January 12, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Action Comics' Jason Aaron opens up about his exit from his Marvel exclusive, what he sees in the DCU, and what he wants to do next
Superman Superstar writer Jason Aaron talks Action Comics, the tragedy of Bizarro, and who he called first to check his Superman ideas
January 11, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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2000 AD: The work required to keep the Galaxy's Greatest Comic on its weekly schedule
What does it take to get a 32-page anthology comic into stores every week? A lot, it turns out
January 11, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel turned DC writer Jason Aaron is working on something surprising for Marvel right now
What wouldn't you expect Jason Aaron to write at Marvel? That's probably a good place to start your guessing
January 11, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Transformers recruits Jorge Corona to join Daniel Warren Johnson on Image, Skybound & Hasbro's hit reboot of the franchise
Corona will join Daniel Warren Johnson on the acclaimed Skybound Energon Universe comic this April
January 11, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Invincible co-creator Robert Kirkman is being sued for breach of contract by the book's former colorist
Did Kirkman talk comic book colorist Bill Crabtree out of monies owed to him?
January 11, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Inside the minds of the Judge Dredd writers putting him (and Mega-City One) inside a 'Defund the Police' style storyline
The real world inspirations (and in-universe context) behind 'A Better World' revealed!
January 10, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Star Wars' Ahsoka is officially returning for a second season
The second season is currently being developed by series creator Dave Filoni
January 09, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Star Wars' The Mandalorian is ditching Disney+ for his own movie (and taking Grogu with him)
Creator Jon Favreau will direct the big screen debut of Din Djarin later this year
January 09, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Mark Waid wants to reunite with DC's Justice League for World's Finest: JLA
Waid has wondered aloud about which DC properties to bring into the fan-favorite throwback line
January 09, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC's Superman villain Bizarro is finally getting some self esteem from writer Jason Aaron
"It's got to really suck to be that dude," says Aaron about the admittedly imperfect Superman clone
January 08, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC is changing Superman adversary Bizarro's powerset in a major way this week
Bizarro has a new power set, preview pages for Action Comics #1061 reveal
January 08, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Christian Ward is (almost) finished drawing comics for other writers
The Aquaman: Andromeda and ODY-C artist is ready to go it alone (when it comes to drawing, at least)
January 08, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Jason Aaron & R. M. Guéra's Scalped started life as a reboot of a DC western hero from the '70s
Before Scalped, there was almost Scalphunter Mark 2
January 04, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Judge Dredd faces the hard truth in exclusive 'A Better World' preview
The new 2000 AD storyline starting this month might change everything about Dredd's world
January 04, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Is Marvel backtracking and putting Netflix's Daredevil, Jessica Jones and more back in the MCU? A Marvel Studios exec says so
The Marvel can(on) of worms has been reopened once again
January 04, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Disney surrendered its box office crown in 2023... but why?
Did Disney have a bad year, or does Universal have a better way to hit the top?
January 03, 2024
Graeme McMillan
News
Our Flag Means Death: Rhys Darby says becoming a merman was "the highlight of the whole season for me"
Turns out, the New Zealand actor has always had a love of the mer-people
January 03, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Director of upcoming Star Wars movie says she's excited a woman is finally shaping the story... but that's been happening a long time
Despite comments to the contrary, a woman being in charge of Star Wars is nothing new
January 03, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
You've seen Disney's Mickey Mouse - here are the new morbid takes popping up as Steamboat Willie enters public domain
Already announced: four Mock Mickey projects (yes, they're all meant to be scary)
January 02, 2024
Graeme McMillan
News
Robert Kirkman was planning that Transformers reboot surprise years before anyone expected
Duke writer Joshua Williamson explained that the idea of hiding a Transformers revival in plain sight was always the plan
December 29, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
G.I. Joe joins the Energon Universe, and Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly chat all about the new Duke
It's "Ultimate G.I. Joe," and that means bad news for the leader of the Joes
December 27, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Do happy readers buy fewer comics?
Writer Joshua Williamson believes so, and he calls it a "hard lesson" from working at DC
December 26, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
J.R.R. Tolkien reworked The Hobbit after Moomin creator illustrated an edition of the novel
What did Tove Jansson do that upset fans and surprised Tolkien?
December 21, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
What to watch after Wonka
Still hungry after seeing Timothée Chalamet don the purple coat and brown top hat? Check out these cinematic sweets
December 20, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Hugh Grant's Oompa Loompa is kept to the background in Wonka, thankfully
Hugh Grant is great in the role, but too much of a good thing would've wrecked the movie
December 20, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Quentin Tarantino's Star Trek project would have been "the greatest Star Trek film," apparently
The screenwriter behind the project thinks that the movie would've been Thor: Ragnarok for the Trek-verse.
December 20, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Poor Things might be the fantasy movie of 2023
Emma Stone heads up an exceptional cast in what is the most inventive, most fun genre movie of the year
December 19, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Wonka does everything it claims on the (candy) tin
Whether or not you'll enjoy Timothée Chalamet's outing as the chocolate king depends on your own expectations going in
December 19, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Is DC's Amanda Waller actually a villain: Revisiting the Wall ahead of Trinity of Evil and Suicide Squad's big 2024 plans
Could the woman behind DC's Task Force X and other manipulative plans mean well?
December 18, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
San Diego Comic-Con 2024 tickets are already sold out - but there's already a rough date for the 2025 tickets
Unless you were quick on the draw last month, you missed your chance to get SDCC 2024 tickets
December 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
The Joker and Lex Luthor's untold first meeting gets revealed in DC's Batman/Superman: World's Finest in 2024
March's World's Finest #25 tells the previously unseen secret history of how the two bad guys teamed up
December 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Disney is prepping a "big push" for Doctor Who in 2024 (and why they didn't for the David Tennant specials)
Doctor Who's Disney era was always intended to start with Ncuti Gatwa's debut
December 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
The Boys season 4: Everything we know about the next season of Amazon's R-rated superhero show
There's a new trailer that promises that things are going to get messy for everyone involved
December 13, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Suicide Squad adds Harley Quinn, Bizarro and Dreamer in 2024: Is this a Dream Team for DC's deadliest group?
Dreamer leads a new team under the not-so-helpful, watchful eyes of Amanda Waller
December 13, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Netflix's Christmas Cinematic Universe adds a new wrinkle (and a living snowman) for 2024: It's time for the watch order for some brand new holiday favorites
As if the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe didn't make sense as was, now we have to wonder if a hit movie from 2004 fits into the whole thing
December 12, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Marvel is redefining X-Men's Storm for a modern generation
A new version of Storm will appear in the upcoming Ultimate Black Panther comic book series
December 12, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Video game trade show E3 has been permanently cancelled, organizers announce
The video game trade show, created in 1995, is no more as organizers look to new areas of focus
December 12, 2023
Graeme McMillan