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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Spoilers!Agatha Harkness just went through a startling transformation
Marvel just made some big changes to Agatha Harkness
January 25, 2023
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Spoilers!Loki stages his biggest trick in Marvel Comics yet
Loki has a big surprise for the Avengers, and it’s going to shake up the entire Marvel multiverse
January 18, 2023
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Spoilers!X-Men: More Wolverines, more problems (for Wolverine)
What happens when you put two Wolverines on one team? X-Men #18 (2023) tries to answer this question.
January 11, 2023
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Looking back at Jason Todd’s forgotten, red-headed beginnings with his creator Gerry Conway
Writer Gerry Conway breaks down the creation of the second Robin, Jason Todd.
January 09, 2023
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Exploring the '90s era Star Wars Expanded Universe with Kevin J. Anderson
Author Kevin J. Anderson reminisces about the early days of the Star Wars Expanded Universe
January 04, 2023
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Spoilers!Power to the people: The Human Torch has started a union inside Marvel Comics
The Fantastic Four’s Johnny Storm gets a new secret identity and starts a union
January 04, 2023
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Who is Veranke? Meet the Queen of the Skrulls
Meet Veranke, the Queen of the Skrulls, and the architect of their Secret Invasion
January 03, 2023
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“This is a scary show with murders”: Mindy Kaling and Charlie Grandy talk HBO Max’s Velma
Showrunners Mindy Kaling and Charlie Grandy break down the upcoming adult animated horror show Velma.
January 02, 2023
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Spoilers!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 Comics
December 30, 2022
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Spoilers!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, 2022
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Lea Thompson pitched a Howard the Duck film to Marvel Studios, and she's not giving up hope
Lea Thompson, who starred in the 1986 Howard the Duck film, hopes to direct the character's MCU solo film
December 16, 2022
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Spoilers!Marvel re-writes the origin of mutantkind (and the X-Men who followed) in Marauders #9
Exploring the origins of mutants in the Marvel Universe, and their first conflicts.
December 14, 2022
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All in the Asgardian Family: Unpacking all the recent drama in Thor’s family tree
Thor’s family tree has been a bit bizarre lately
December 09, 2022
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Ironheart: 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, 2022
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Venom is Spider-Man’s roommate, and it’s not going well
If you thought Venom gave Spider-Man trouble as a villain, wait until you see how he is as a roommate.
November 30, 2022
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Spoilers!A longtime Marvel Universe character just became the new Death
The Marvel Universe version of Death has just retired, and a longtime supporting character is taking her place.
November 23, 2022
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Marvel reimagines Arcade's Murderworld into its own version of Squid Game
Marvel takes inspiration from Hunger Games and Squid Game in a new mini-series that reimagines Arcade’s Murderworld
November 22, 2022
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Looking back at the original Spider-Man Clone Saga with its creator, Gerry Conway
Gerry Conway on the secrets of the original Spider-Man Clone Saga
November 18, 2022
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Who is Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine?
Julia Louis-Dreyfus has been making waves in the MCU as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. But who is Fontaine, and what is she planning?
November 16, 2022
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SpoilersBucky Barnes discards the Winter Soldier moniker for something new: the New Revolution
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #6 featured a turning point for Bucky Barnes
November 14, 2022
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Janet Varney and Dante Basco share their wackiest Avatar fan theories
Avatar voice actors Janet Varney and Dante Basco share their favorite behind the scenes stories and wackiest fan theories.
November 03, 2022
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Secret Invasion: One of the Avengers has been replaced by a Skrull – but which one?
The Skrull invasion has begun, and an Avenger has already been replaced.
November 02, 2022
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Preeti Chhibber, Samira Ahmed, and Swapna Krishna share the joy of writing their favorite Marvel characters
Chhibber, Ahmed, and Krishna hosted a fun panel at NYCC discussing the joys of writing their favorite Marvel characters
October 28, 2022
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Spider-Man has unmasked the new Hobgoblin – but there’s a twist
The Hobgoblin has returned to bedevil Spider-Man, and there’s a twist to his true identity.
October 26, 2022
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Courtroom calamity: She-Hulk’s wildest cases
Let’s take a look at some of She-Hulk’s most bizarre courtroom cases
October 20, 2022
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The MCU just introduced Hulk’s son Skaar
The son of Hulk has just arrived to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
October 20, 2022
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Shang-Chi competes in the Game of Rings
Shang-Chi and other martial arts masters competes for the right to wield the Ten Rings
October 19, 2022
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Celebrating mentorship, creativity, and kickass women at NYCC’s Women of Marvel panel
All the news and announcements from Marvel’s Women of Marvel panel at NYCC
October 18, 2022
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Every twist, turn, and surprise cameo in the She-Hulk finale
Unpacking every cameo and plot twist from the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law season finale
October 17, 2022
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SpoilersDaredevil and Elektra just got married
Daredevil and Elektra just got married in a ceremony that was as violent as their tumultuous relationship
October 12, 2022
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All the news and announcements from the Marvel’s Voices panel at NYCC
Marvel's Voices has some exciting things in store for fans. Here's what they revealed during their NYCC panel.
October 09, 2022
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Daredevil does the walk of shame on She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Charlie Cox suits up as Daredevil for the first time since the 2018.
October 08, 2022
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NYCC: Marvel Comics announces Fall of X event
Marvel announces Fall of X, a summer 2023 publishing event that will rock Marvel's mutants to their core
October 08, 2022
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Marvel brings giveaways, props, photo ops, and more to their NYCC booth
Marvel offers a variety of fan experiences at their NYCC booth
October 08, 2022
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Traps, Tropes, and tribulations: the New York Comic Con 2022 genre comics panel
Popverse's first convention panel featured an in-depth discussion on genres and tropes
October 08, 2022
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LIVEBLOG!Follow Marvel's Books of Future Past panel at NYCC '22, including editors from Abrams, IDW, Penguin Classics, and Folio Society
Follow along with the Marvel: Books of Future Past panel at New York Comic Con 2022
October 07, 2022
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Marvel's End of Spider-Verse begins with a death, a return, and several wrestling-style surprise heel turns in Spider-Man #1 by Dan Slott and Mark Bagley
Dan Slott’s Return to Spider-Man was huge! Here’s everything that went down.
October 05, 2022
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How often have Daredevil and She-Hulk teamed up in the comics?
What kind of relationship do She-Hulk and Daredevil have in the comics?
October 05, 2022
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The rise and fall of Millie the Model, Marvel Comics' most prolific female character of all time
Inside the Marvel Comics ingenue that went from a company staple to a company recluse
October 05, 2022
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SpoilersMarvel's A.X.E.: Judgment Day #4 sets up the death of every character on Earth
Unpacking the game-changing cliffhanger in A.X.E.: Judgment Day #4
October 05, 2022
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Spoilers!MCU introduces its first vampire in She-Hulk (no, it’s not Blade)
The latest episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law may have introduced the MCU’s first vampire.
October 03, 2022
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SpoilersMarvel's Miles Morales: Spider-Man comic finale presents an optimistic future and a fitting end for Saladin Ahmed's run
Saladin Ahmed wraps up his critically acclaimed run on Miles Morales with an issue that looks to Spidey’s future
September 28, 2022
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Did She-Hulk just introduce a new supervillain group to the MCU (a.k.a. What is Intelligencia)?
Did She-Hulk just introduce its big bad?
September 26, 2022
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Who is Mr. Immortal? The latest She-Hulk guest star explained
This week on She-Hulk we met a new superpowered human. So what's he about?
September 23, 2022
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The 10 best Daredevil stories you'll find in comic books
Daredevil is on comic stands every month, and is now back in the MCU - get to know him, or just get re-acquainted, with our recommendations
September 22, 2022
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Spoilers!Marvel's summer crossover event AXE: Judgement Day just hit its big turning point-- let's break it down
Marvel just killed off some of their most iconic heroes in A.X.E.: Judgment Day #5
September 21, 2022
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How Marvel Studios' She-Hulk sets up Daredevil’s MCU return
Daredevil is back in the MCU - but he looks ... different. Inside Matt Murdock's Marvel Studios return in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
September 16, 2022
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Marvel Studios' latest She-Hulk: Attorney At Law cliffhanger is a callback to a real-life legal concern Stan Lee had at Marvel Comics
Could someone else own the She-Hulk name besides Marvel? Stan Lee thought so, and now it's turning into a storyline of Marvel Studios' She-Hulk: Attorney At Law
September 12, 2022
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Christy Carlson Romano remembers (and sings!) the classic Even Stevens song 'We Went to the Moon in 1969'
How a silly moon song changed Disney forever
September 09, 2022
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The CW's Stargirl: Who killed the Gambler? Yvette Monreal reacts to the shocking season premiere
Yvette Monreal breaks down that shocking Stargirl season 3 twist
September 06, 2022
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She-Hulk and Megan Thee Stallion did WHAT?! She-Hulk episode 3 post-credits scene explained
Why everyone is talking about the She-Hulk episode 3 post-credits scene
September 02, 2022
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Stargirl's Yvette Monreal chats Wildcat's new arc, new neighbors, and new teammates in season three
Wildcat unleashed: Yvette Monreal talks Stargirl season 3
August 30, 2022
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Meet the Marvels - All of the Marvel heroes (and villains) of Marvel Comics
Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Marvel Boy, and more!
August 29, 2022
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The curious case of Jane Foster’s missing son
Whatever happened to Jane Foster’s son?
August 10, 2022
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Thor and Jane Foster’s romance
A complete timeline of Thor and Jane Foster’s relationship
August 08, 2022
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Inside the 75-issue plan for Something is Killing the Children with James Tynion IV and BOOM! Studios
A Something is Killing the Children panel at SDCC '22
July 26, 2022
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Miss Minutes will be back for Loki season 2, confirms Tara Strong
Loki Season 2 will feature fan favorite Miss Minutes!
July 24, 2022
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The evolution of the Stan Lee cameo
The secret origins of the Stan Lee cameo
July 20, 2022
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How Disney+'s Ms. Marvel season finale changed the MCU with just one word
Unpacking the Ms. Marvel season finale and Marvel Studios' promise that it will "change everything"
July 13, 2022
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The first time Jane Foster became Thor (it's earlier than you think!)
An exploration into What If? #10 and the imaginary story of Jane Foster as Thor
July 01, 2022
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Things to do in Miami Beach during Florida Supercon
Tips and tricks for making the most of Miami at Florida Supercon
June 30, 2022
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The 10 most essential Thor comics of all time
A reading guide for those who are interested in getting to know the God of Thunder a bit better
June 30, 2022
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Billy Maximoff actor Julian Hilliard talks WandaVision and Multiverse of Madness
Billy Maximoff’s Multiverse of Madness
June 24, 2022
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The real-life inspiration behind Beast Boy's new friend on Young Justice on HBO Max
Beast Boy and voice actor Greg Cipes has a wingman in Young Justice
June 17, 2022
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Jurassic Universe: Exploring the world outside the movies
The forgotten multimedia Jurassic Park sequels
June 09, 2022
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Ms. Marvel episode 1 mid-credits scene explained
Breaking down the mid-credits scene from Ms. Marvel episode 1
June 08, 2022
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Why Patsy Walker is one of the most important characters in the Marvel Universe
Is Patsy Walker Marvel's Archie? Or is she even more important?
May 23, 2022
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Starship Troopers: How to watch the sci-fi epic in release and chronological order
Want to get started on the Starship Troopers franchise? Here’s how to do it!
January 01, 0001
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David Tennant’s Jekyll and Hyde reboot show for Peacock "is a great story" but he's unsure if it'll still happen
David Tennant isn’t sure what happened to his Jekyll and Hyde show either
January 01, 0001
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Our Flag Means Death official podcast was greenlit with Samba Schutte - until Warner Bros. Discovery said it ran out of money
The shenanigans of the Our Flag Means Death cast & crew is just as enticing as the show itself, so that's why news of an official OFMD podcast being greenlit then canceled hits hard.
January 01, 0001
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