Joshua Lapin-Bertone

Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Contributing writer
Joshua Lapin-Bertone: Joshua is a pop culture writer specializing in comic book media. His work has appeared on the official DC Comics website, the DC Universe subscription service, HBO Max promotional videos, the Batman Universe fansite, and more. In between traveling around the country to cover various comic conventions, Joshua resides in Florida where he binges superhero television and reads obscure comics from yesteryear.
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Quentin Tarantino: How two watch the filmmaker's two cinematic universes in release and chronological order
Want to get started on Quentin Tarantino's movies? Here’s how to do it!
January 08, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Marvel Comic-Con: Inside Marvel’s first official convention
What you would have seen at the short-lived official Marvel Comic-Con
January 08, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Rocky: How to watch the Rocky / Creed franchise in release and chronological order
Want to get started on watching the Rocky films? Here’s how to do it!
January 08, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
News
Andrew Scott discusses the magic of cosplay and how it's similar to acting
“It’s a uniquely human thing to want to dress up in someone else’s clothes,” Andrew Scott says
January 05, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Captain America, what's in those belt pouches? Marvel finally gives us the unexpected answer
What does Captain America keep inside his belt? J. Michael Straczynski reveals the surprising answer.
January 03, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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House of Dragon: Ever wonder what it's like to ride a dragon? Matt Smith answers the burning question.
Matt Smith explains what it felt like to ride a dragon in HBO’s House of Dragon.
January 02, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Scream cast reveals their favorite scary movies
The cast of Scream discuss their favorite horror films
January 02, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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The Scream cast talk about the legacy of Scary Movie
“It’s flattery”
January 02, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Andrew Scott on the dangers of AI, and what it means for actors
Andrew Scott is concerned about the rise of AI, but he also believes nothing can replicate the live theatre experience.
January 02, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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How Babs Tarr found creative freedom
Artist Babs Tarr shares her thoughts on finding happiness in the comic book industry as an independent creator.
December 29, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!First vampires, now zombies: Marvel sounds alarm for Zombie invasion in 2024
A Zombie invasion, a vampire apocalypse, betrayal, death, and rebirth. Here is everything coming to the Marvel Universe in 2024.
December 28, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Netflix's Wednesday star Luis Guzman on his onscreen chemistry with Catherine Zeta-Jones
“I’ve been doing this a long time, and she still taught me tricks”: Luis Guzman praises his Wednesday wife Catherine Zeta-Jones.
December 28, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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The coolest Marvel Universe Easter eggs you'll find at Universal's Marvel Superhero Island
A guide to all those little loving details at Superhero Island
December 26, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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How and where to watch the Stranger Things Netflix TV show & spinoffs in release and chronological order
Want to get started on watching Stranger Things? Here's how to do it!
December 26, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
News
How Smallville set the stage for Netflix’s Wednesday
Are you enjoying Wednesday? You have Smallville to thank for that.
December 20, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spectacular news - Marvel's Sha Shan Nguyen is returning in 2024
Fans of the cartoon Spectacular Spider-Man will love to know Sha Shan is returning
December 20, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Zoinks: How to watch Scooby Doo in order, including all the movies and series from the past 50 years
We've put all the Scooby Doo movies and series in order to help you make sense of more than half a century of mysteries.
December 19, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spectacular Spider-Man co-creator Greg Weisman on his return to the Spider-Verse in Peter/Miles team-up project
Spectacular Spider-Men won't be a continuation of the hit animated series, but Greg Weisman believes it will recapture the feel of the beloved cartoon.
December 18, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Marvel is creating its own version of Cheers with Spider-Man, Miles Morales, and more
Everyone needs a place where everyone knows your name (well, not your secret identity!)
December 18, 2023
Chris Arrant
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The Scream cast rank their favorite films in the franchise
The Scream cast reveal their favorite films from the beloved horror series
December 18, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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The too-cute original title of Marvel's Spectacular Spider-Men revealed
Once you know the original name, you won't forget it
December 14, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Spoilers!Captain America doesn’t understand the Instagram food trend
Captain America is perplexed by everyone posting pictures of their food
December 13, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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How Smallville started the superhero television revolution (You're welcome, Arrowverse!)
Is Smallville responsible for the current slate of superhero televisions shows? Michael Rosenbaum makes the case.
December 11, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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How Michael Rosenbaum's disastrous audition for Smallville's Lex Luthor got him the part
How Smallville's Lex Luthor did everything wrong, but still got the part.
December 11, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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How Bruce Wayne (Batman) should've come to Smallville, according to Tom Welling & Michael Rosenbaum
Bruce Wayne never made it to the show Smallville, but here's how Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum wanted to introduce him.
December 11, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!How Marvel apparently avoided COVID-19 pandemic in its comic universe
Did the Marvel Universe experience the pandemic? According to Fantastic Four #14, it was stopped by AI.
December 07, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Marvel just made a seismic change to the origin of the X-Men's Nightcrawler and Mystique
Marvel has a huge twist regarding Nightcrawler’s real parents.
November 29, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Marvel Studios just officially pushed Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Agents of SHIELD, and other pre-Disney+ out of continuity
Are Marvel’s ABC and Netflix shows MCU canon? Here’s what their official timeline book says.
November 28, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Our Flag Means Death cast reveals which shows they would like to crossover with
The Our Flag Means Death cast pitch some fun television crossover ideas
November 27, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Will James Gunn’s DC Universe include the Smallville cast? Michael Rosenbaum has hopes
Michael Rosenbaum discusses the possibility of the Smallville cast appearing in James Gunn’s DC Universe.
November 27, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Is Scream’s Stu Macher still alive? The cast (including Matthew Lillard) share their theories
The reports of Stu Macher's death may have premature.
November 27, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Avengers Assemble!Marvel's Avengers: How to watch the MCU superteam in release and chronological order
Want to get started on Marvel’s Avengers? Here’s how to do it!
November 24, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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X-Men watch order: How to watch all of the X-Men movies in chronological and release order
How to watch every X-Men film in order
November 22, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!How the Avengers and X-Men are celebrating Thanksgiving
Let’s join the X-Men and the Avengers for their Thanksgiving feast
November 22, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Matt Fraction talks bringing Godzilla to TV in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
“This is a chance to really build out the world of the Monsterverse”: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters EP Matt Fraction talks about the advantages of telling the Godzilla story on television.
November 21, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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How to watch the Cobra Kai TV series & the larger The Karate Kid movie saga in order
Want to get started on watching The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai franchise? Here’s how to do it!
November 21, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Marvel's Blood Hunt will be "a big deal for the Marvel Universe" promises Avengers writer Jed McKay
Jed MacKay tells us everything we need to know about Blood Hunt, Marvel’s next big event.
November 20, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Miss Minutes and the TVA are fixing Marvel’s continuity errors. Here's how.
Marvel Studios’ official timeline book reconciles some of their continuity discrepancies with the help of Miss Minutes.
November 16, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!How did Marvel's Punisher get replaced? New sold-out series explores the transition from Frank Castle to Joe Garrison
Who is Joe Garrison, Marvel’s new Punisher?
November 16, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spider-Man writer Dan Slott warns readers off internet (and Popverse) to avoid Superior Spider-Man spoilers
Go in fresh, says Slott
November 16, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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The Boys cast reveals which shows they'd like to crossover with
The Boys cast pitch some fun television crossover ideas
November 16, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Marvel makes more heroes worthy of Thor’s hammer Mjolnir
You get a Mjolnir! You get a Mjolnir! And you get a Mjolnir!
November 15, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Avatar: How to watch James Cameron’s epic in release and chronological order
Want to get started on James Cameron’s Avatar? Here’s how to do it!
November 14, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Disney’s Hercules inspired Rachel Smythe to create Lore Olympus
"I was forever changed"
November 10, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!The Marvels confirms that (SPOILER) is coming to the MCU
Yes, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is really building towards (SPOILER).
November 10, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Marvel Studios' Loki season 2 ending explained
What went down in the Loki season 2 finale?
November 10, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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How to watch Marvel Studios' Loki in order across the MCU
Want to get started on watching the MCU’s Loki? Here’s how to do it.
November 10, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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The Marvels: How (and where) to watch Captain Marvel's MCU adventures in release and chronological order
Want to get started on watching the MCU’s Captain Marvel? Here’s how to do it!
November 10, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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How to watch all of Tom Hardy's Venom movies in release and chronological order
Want to get started on watching Marvel's Venom? Here’s how to do it!
November 09, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Marvel's Free Comic Book Day 2024 centers on Dracula & vampires vs. Avengers with Blood Hunt
It's gonna suck for Marvel heroes in 2024 with Blood Hunt
November 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Matthew Vaughn says "reboot" Star Wars to tell the Skywalker Saga again
“I’ll be in big trouble for saying it”
November 07, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Dr. STONE: How (and where to watch) Senku Ishigami-led anime in release and chronological order
Want to get started on watching Dr. STONE? Here’s how to do it!
November 06, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!What if the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a lie? How Disney+'s Loki season 2 calls everything into question
Loki season 2 could reveal that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a branched timeline all along.
November 06, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Naruto cast member is finally watching the series for the first time
One of Naruto’s voice actors has never watched the series before, despite playing one of the most prominent characters.
November 06, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Ultraseven surprised and delighted fans at New York Comic Con
Ultraseven crashed his New York Comic Con panel, and fans couldn’t have been more thrilled
November 01, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Balloon Man: Marvel's newest villain isn't full of hot air
Pop goes the bad guy
November 01, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Thwip!Inside the secret origin of Marvel's Spider-Boy with Dan Slott ahead of his new comic book series
"I want to do this book forever," says Slott about the brand-new series featuring the brand-new Spider
November 01, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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For All Mankind: How a former astronaut wound up in a Hollywood writers room
Apple TV’s drama For All Mankind has a former astronaut in their writers room
October 29, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Scream watch order: How (and where) to watch the Scream franchise in release and chronological order
Want to get started on watching the Scream film series? Here’s how to do it!
October 28, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Daredevil: How to watch Marvel’s Man Without Fear in release and chronological order
Want to get started on watching Marvel’s Daredevil? Here’s how to do it!
October 28, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!The MCU's secret Multiversal War - what really happened? Loki gives us more answers
The latest episode of Marvel’s Loki contained some interesting revelations about the Multiversal War.
October 27, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Why is Captain America being so weird to the X-Men?
Let’s address some of Captain America’s odd actions from Uncanny Avengers #3
October 25, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Halloween’s Jamie Lee Curtis recalls John Carpenter’s brilliant acting advice
Jamie Lee Curtis discusses how Halloween director John Carpenter changed the way she saw vulnerability
October 23, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!The secret villain of Marvel Studios’ Loki revealed
Someone has been secretly pulling the strings on Marvel Studios’ Loki, and now their true motivation has been revealed
October 20, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spider-Man voice actor teases surprises for Spider-Man 2: "I'm just so excited for people to play the game"
Yuri Lowenthal breaks down gameplay, story, memes, and other surprises in Insomniac's Spider-Man 2
October 19, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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She-Hulk reveals the 6 rules all Marvel superheroes must follow during battle
6 rules for battling supervillains in the Marvel Universe, as told by She-Hulk
October 18, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Why does Marvel keep bringing up Spider-Man’s marriage?
Marvel has been pretty chatty regarding Spider-Man’s marriage status lately
October 18, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Loki on Disney+: Someone inside the MCU: is trying to end the Marvel Multiverse
It’s the end of the MCU Multiverse as we know it (and I feel fine)
October 13, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Dragon Ball Daima announcement surprised even the cast members
The Dragon Ball Daima announcement even shocked some of the cast members live on stage.
October 13, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Miss Minutes could come to the 616 universe, Marvel’s editor-in-chief says
C.B. Cebulski addresses the possibility of Miss Minutes making her way into Marvel Comics.
October 12, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Loki season 2 showed us the end of the MCU – but what did we really see?
Loki’s season 2 premiere might have shown us the final moments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
October 06, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Liveblog!Follow Marvel's Avengers panel live from NYCC 2023
Get live updates from Avengers Assemble: A This Week in Marvel Special Event at NYCC
October 04, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Meet Marvel’s Dinosaur Avengers
Apparently, the Marvel multiverse has a world where all the heroes and villains are dinosaurs, which is kind of awesome.
October 04, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Liveblog!Follow Marvel Comics' big Spider-Man panel from NYCC 2023
Get live updates from Marvel's Amazing Spider-Man - Gang War panel at New York Comic Con
October 03, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Liveblog!Follow DC's Metropolis All-Stars panel with Superman (and some friends) to New York Comic Con
Get live updates from DC's Metropolis All Stars NYCC panel!
October 02, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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"Toy Story meets Sandman": Inside the new Image Comics series Kill Your Darlings
"We've had a multi-year crash course in the comics industry, and Kill Your Darlings is the result": Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan discuss their new comic Kill Your Darlings.
September 29, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Chris Claremont is already pitching to be part of Marvel's new X-Men era under Tom Brevoort
“I made a pitch to Tom Brevoort”: Chris Claremont still has X-Men stories left to tell.
September 29, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Mortal Kombat: How to watch (and finish) the Mortal Kombat movies & TV show
Want to get started on watching the Mortal Kombat franchise? Here’s how to do it!
September 28, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Marvel just made a major change to the God of Mischief ahead of Loki season 2
Loki has just gone through a big change, and the ramifications could rock the Marvel Universe to its core.
September 27, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Uncanny Experience: I spent the weekend at Xavier’s mansion with the X-Men
The Uncanny Experience combined traditional comic conventions with immersive LARPing
September 26, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Inside an actor's life at a convention during the strike with Phil LaMarr
What is it like for an actor to appear at a convention during the actors strike? According to voice actor Phil LaMarr, not much has changed.
September 26, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Ryan Ottley prepares for his next big thing - a new creator-owned project at Image
Ryan Ottley talks Invincible, Spider-Man, Hulk, and why AI will never defeat true comic book art.
September 25, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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The surprise song Steven Spielberg associates with his Jaws movie
Drew Barrymore reveals that the song that director Steven Spielberg associates with Jaws
September 25, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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FINISH HIM!How to play the Mortal Kombat game series in release and chronological order
Want to get started on playing the Mortal Kombat franchise? Here’s how to do it!
September 22, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Toyler alert!Did Funko accidentally spoil a plot point for Marvel’s X-Men ’97?
Funko’s New York Comic Con exclusive figure might be an X-Men ’97 spoiler hiding in plain sight
September 22, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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SpoilersMarvel reveals its own official Spider-Man fansite - inside the Marvel U
Surfing the web: How would a Spider-Man fansite look if Spider-Man was real?
September 20, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Which Our Flag Means Death cast member reads the most fanfiction?
Accusations thrown! Speculation rampant!
September 14, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Loki: Care and feeding of your Alligator Variant
Are you the owner of an Alligator Loki? Here are 6 helpful tips for taking care of your Asgardian reptile.
September 13, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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James Marsters explains why Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Star Trek are basically the same show
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Star Trek have more in common than you might think.
September 11, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Heartstopper’s Rhea Norwood discusses the legacy of her “I’m an ally” moment
Heartstopper’s Rhea Norwood breaks down her iconic line
September 11, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!It’s Slobberin’ Time: The Fantastic Four’s Ben Grimm just got a dog
The Thing has a new dog, and he’s already helped the Marvel hero defeat a supervillain.
September 07, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Scarlet Witch: Is Marvel heading towards a WandaLoki coupling?
Marvel explores a possible romance between Scarlet Witch and Loki.
September 07, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Magneto has a secret child who's trying to commit patricide
Magneto’s family tree just got a bit more complicated.
September 06, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!Wolverine is so 2000s - meet Hellverine
Wolverine has bonded with a demonic spirit and transformed into Hellverine
September 06, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Jujutsu Kaisen season 2: “It’s going to get even darker” says Yuji Itadori voice actor
The Jujutsu Kaisen cast talk about season 2 and give their theories for how the show could end.
September 05, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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What would the Jujutsu Kaisen characters do for a living if not magic? The actors reveal some zany back-up careers
What kind of jobs would the Jujutsu Kaisen characters have in the real world? The cast give their thoughts.
September 05, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Why Heartstopper's Rhea Norwood won’t read the comic, even though she loves it
Heartstopper’s Rhea Norwood reveals why she won’t read the original Webtoon
September 05, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!The Deadpool Corps are back, and they’ve stolen an artifact from Star Wars
Into the Deadpoolverse? That’s right, Wade Wilson’s multiverse strike force has returned
September 01, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Spoilers!How Iman Vellani went from Marvel Studios actor to Marvel Comics writer
Kamala Khan actor (and Marvel superfan) Iman Vellani steps into the world of comic book writing
August 30, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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How to watch Captain America in order - all the Steve Rogers from the First Avenger to Avengers: Doomsday
Want to get started on watching Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America in the MCU? Here’s how to do it!
August 29, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone