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Can AI paint electric sheep?: Some thoughts on art generated by artificial intelligence
A big part of what makes art interesting is the thought behind it, and that shouldn't be controversial
December 14, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Was Disney's 2012 purchase of Lucasfilm a good deal?
A decade after it happened, we can answer the question, 'Did Disney spend too much on Star Wars?'
December 14, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Day 14 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
For the crew of the Enterprise-D, maybe the yuletide is the final frontier
December 14, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Caped crusaders: Batman and Spawn finally reunite
Batman and Spawn team up for a new adventure against the Court of Owls, but how do these two vengeance-fueled superheroes stack up with one another.
December 13, 2022
Sam Stone
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The 2022 Cosplay Central Crown Championships contestants: high quality photos of all the finalists and winners
Take a closer look at the incredible costumes from the global final of ReedPop's Cosplay Championship
December 13, 2022
Emma Farnworth
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The Cosplay Central Crown Championships 2022 - a story in pictures from the global finals
Take a look back at all the action from the MCM London Main Stage
December 13, 2022
Emma Farnworth
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Day 13 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Johnny Storm is a grinch, but less furry (Probably good, if you can imagine how his burned fur would smell)
December 13, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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10 questions (and 10 answers) telling you everything you need to know before Avatar: The Way of Water
You have questions, we have answers about Avatar: The Way of Water
December 13, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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CBLDF: The book ban movement is aiming to demonize the 'graphic' in 'graphic novel'
The attack on graphic novels: CBLDF leader Jeff Trexler explains how book bans are demonizing the word 'graphic' in 'graphic novel'
December 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Black Adam's ending and surprise post-credits scene explained
There's a new protector in Kahndaq, and a new force to be reckoned with in the DCU
December 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Elizabeth Ito's Peabody-winning City of Ghosts captures overlooked stories of Los Angeles
The animation veteran and former Adventure Time director discusses the storytelling and appeal of her award-winning Netflix show
December 12, 2022
Christine Pasalo Norland
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Day 12 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
He sees you when you're sleeping, even if you're part of the Fourth World
December 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Day 11 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
A reminder not to be so wrapped up in ourselves in this, the holiday period.
December 11, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Day 10 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Oliver Queen, you've got some explaining to do
December 10, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Do Black Adam and other DC antiheroes appeal more to the general public?
Dark DC characters do better at the in movies than optimistic heroes, based on past evidence
December 09, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Meredith Gran looks back on 15 years of Octopus Pie
Octopus Pie creator Meredith Gran reflects on the acclaimed webcomic series 15 years since its debut and looks ahead after launching her first video game Perfect Tides and its unique approach to immersive storytelling.
December 09, 2022
Sam Stone
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Day 9 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
It's beginning to look a lot like Zombo
December 09, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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The Batman movie co-writer Mattson Tomlin teams with iconic Joker artist Lee Bermejo for their own story, A Vicious Circle
Mattson Tomlin & Lee Bermejo make A Vicious Circle in time-travel thriller for BOOM! Studios
December 08, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Making the invisible visible: An interview with Jesse Lonergan, creator of Hedra
Jesse Lonergan blew people away with his 2020 book Hedra. But who is he? And how does he think about narrative and art?
December 08, 2022
Jim McDermott
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Day 8 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Bad news for those who thought that Santa wasn't real
December 08, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Holiday geek gift ideas for the whole family
Family, it's time to assemble.
December 08, 2022
Fallon Prinzivalli
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Watch an expert's guide to pitching to create comics with NYCC Panel with Joe Illidge, Lysa Hawkins, Buddy Scalera, Nelson DeCastro, & Darren Sanchez
Watch the full New York Comic Con 2022 panel 'Editors on Portfolios, Pitching, and Professionalism' with Joe Illidge, Lysa Hawkins, Buddy Scalera, Nelson DeCastro, & Darren Sanchez
December 07, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Day 7 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Feetal's Gizz! It's all-out-carnage as we close out the first week of 2022 adventing, thanks to Lobo
December 07, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Pulp fiction: Behind the return of Slam Bradley
DC’s original hero Slam Bradley returns in Gotham City: Year One. Here’s how the noir miniseries reevaluates the legacy of the hardboiled detective.
December 06, 2022
Sam Stone
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Day 6 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
So much for the season of goodwill (Looking at you, Veronica Lodge)
December 06, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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How Midnighter & Apollo are called into Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths for the final battle
As WildStorm celebrates its 30th anniversary, the ultimate superhero power couple Apollo and Midnighter continue to carve out their well-deserved place in the DCU.
December 05, 2022
Sam Stone
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L.A. Comic Con, a local convention with (pretty much) no lines
A peek into the twelfth year of L.A. Comic Con
December 05, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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All the best cosplay from L.A. Comic Con 2022
Cosplayers were out in force at the Los Angeles Convention Center this past weekend
December 05, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Day 4 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Nothing is more seasonal than the Ghost of Chrismukkah Past, trust me
December 05, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Day 5 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Everyone, meet the Lord of the Dance
December 05, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Are corsets uncomfortable? Bad for posture? Dangerous? Here are 5 myths about the historic garment
Mainstream media makes it sound like corsets are bad to wear, but are they really?
December 04, 2022
Kelsey Endter
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Day 3 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
What the Runaways can tell you about the Mighty Marvel approach to heroism
December 03, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Tom King & Elsa Charretier chat Love Everlasting
“I changed how I wrote comics,” King says
December 02, 2022
Ashley V. Robinson
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How did Judgment Day change the Marvel Universe?
Where does Judgment Day leave the Marvel Universe, and where are the comics going in 2023?
December 01, 2022
Dave Buesing
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SpoilersGuardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special - the endings, the credits, and more explained
How to better understand Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and appreciate what's coming next
December 01, 2022
Chris Arrant
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This Month in Comics History, December 2022
Scrooge McDuck, Batgirl, and Streak the Wonder Dog, oh my!
December 01, 2022
Alex Jaffe
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Day 1 in the Popverse Comics Advent Calendar 2022
Get the jump on a new holiday tradition with the help of a curiously apathetic Dark Knight
December 01, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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The Sandlot actors Grant Gelt and Victor DiMattia talk 30 years of The Sandlot and their non-profit organization Play Forever
"This isn't just something that we wanted to put our names on. We are here to work and to hustle and to make real impact wherever we can. "
November 30, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Movies worth watching in December 2022: One movie, per streamer
Can't figure out what to watch tonight on streaming? Look no further.
November 30, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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A look back at London's MCM Comic Con and how it compared to years past
MCM London saw the return of big booths
November 30, 2022
Louise Saul
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Eminem partners with Spider-Man and Marvel for another comic collaboration
Eminem is back in the halls of Marvel Comics - let's explore his long history with the company
November 29, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Is DC Universe Infinite Ultra a game-changer for comics streaming platforms?
DC moves comics streaming a big step closer to day-and-date release. What does it mean for the future?
November 29, 2022
Dave Buesing
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TurtleMe on his face reveal, the symbolism of The Beginning After The End, and Gundam
A chat with the author of The Beginning After The End, TurtleMe a.k.a. Tae Ha Lee
November 29, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Willow is coming to Disney+ so Popverse's fantasy expert Ashley V. Robinson shares 5 things you need to know
After 35 years, we're going back to Nockmarr and the world of Willow - and here's some key things to look for
November 29, 2022
Ashley V. Robinson
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Cosplay gift guide: 10 recommendations for the cosplayer in your life
Brought to you by hot glue.
November 28, 2022
Kelsey Endter
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Los Angeles Comic Con CEO Chris DeMoulin on the convention's biggest year yet
Popverse chats with LA Comic Con's CEO Chris DeMoulin about what to expect at this year's LACC
November 28, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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The differences between Harley Quinn and Punchline, according to Batman
Punchline has launched an explosive rampage of her own around Gotham City. Here how she compares to Harley Quinn and why they’re due for a rematch.
November 28, 2022
Sam Stone
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In the name of the queer: Sailor Moon's LGBTQ legacy
30 years on, Sailor Moon continues to be a beacon of hope for LGBTQ fans and creators yearning to affirm their fullest selves
November 25, 2022
Latonya Pennington
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Five Spider-hero comics to read that aren’t about Peter Parker's Spider-Man
Dive into the Spider-Verse with these spider-comics
November 25, 2022
Kat Calamia
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Give the gift of subscriptions - streaming services, digital comics apps, and mystery boxes galore!
From film and TV to comics and collectibles, here are the best subscription gifts for the holiday season
November 24, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Manga creator TurtleMe makes his first public appearance ever at Anime NYC
After six years of writing, manga creator TurtleMe shows his face for the first time, and reveals his origins and the origins of The Beginning After the End
November 23, 2022
Jim McDermott
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Thai ghost stories come to haunt Sandman mythos in Dead Boy Detectives
Pornsak Pichetshote on Dead Boy Detectives, Sandman, and Thai ghost stories
November 23, 2022
Ernie Estrella
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Finally, someone has made western comics-themed jeans (with a matching jacket)
It's the matching outfit every comics fan needs
November 23, 2022
Chris Arrant
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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
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Have a very weird holiday season with this off-kilter gift guide
Want to get a present slightly off the beaten track? We've got some ideas
November 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Which is more important to fans: Marvel, or the people behind the brand?
Is Quentin Tarantino right when he thinks that the "Marvel-ization" of movies has devalued the movie star?
November 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Streaming VideoWatch the Marvel’s Voices panel from NYCC '22 with Angélique Roché, Steve Orlando, Danny Lore, and more!
Angélique Roché moderates discussion with Eve L. Ewing, John Jennings, Danny Lore, Steve Orlando, Cody Ziglar, and Sarah Brunstad in a panel Marvel fans can’t miss!
November 22, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Significant Other's significant cast and crew spill the beans on Paramount+'s hiking horror
The cast and crew of the movie talk to Popverse's Ashley V. Robinson at NYCC 2022
November 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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How to make the most of your holidays, via mixing fandom and advent calendars
Celebrate the 24-day countdown to Christmas with these 12 geeky advent calendars
November 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Eight great kids graphic novels to gift for the holiday season
Hey kids, comics!
November 22, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Queer comics & graphic novels to gift this holiday season
Nine queer graphic novels to gift this holiday season
November 22, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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DC, Marvel, and more: The best superhero comic collections to give to loved ones for this holiday season
Yes, you count as your own loved one if you want
November 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Dike Ruan feels amazed to be here
Italian comics artist Dike Ruan chats with Popverse about breaking in, his work on Shang-Chi, and his dream jobs
November 21, 2022
Jim McDermott
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MCM Comic Con London 2022: Be there from anywhere with filmed panels, celebrity interviews, and showfloor reports
MCM returns, and Popverse is here in London covering the news, panels, guests, cosplay, and more
November 21, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Streaming VideoWatch the improv comedy show The George Lucas Talk Show in its NYCC 2022 performance
The improvised comedy show that began at NYC’s UCB theater takes the stage at the Javits and features Connor Ratliff, Griffin Newman, and Patrick Cotnoir.
November 21, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Inside the never-before-seen '90s Sailor Moon anime/live-action hybrid show
Here's the Sailor Moon show you've never seen, and its secret history (and connection to the original Saved by the Bell)
November 21, 2022
Latonya Pennington
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Sailor Moon read order: how to fight evil by moonlight the right way
Sailor Moon's manga reading order, for sailor senshi in training
November 21, 2022
Latonya Pennington
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Dawn of DC - How DC is taking advantage of how much you miss your favorite heroes
With 20+ new launches expected throughout 2023, will the new DC restore the classic status quo after so many years?
November 18, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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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
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Streaming VideoWatch the New York Comic Con Charity Art Auction benefiting St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital
By participating in the charity auction, NYCC-goers will be benefiting research and treatment for children at St. Jude.
November 17, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Prey and why streaming movie exclusives can work
How a film not found in theaters delivered an authentic indigenous story and renewed interest in a fan favorite franchise
November 17, 2022
Gary Catig
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Doom Patrol's Joivan Wade, Michelle Gomez, and April Bowlby on what to expect in the show's new season (maybe)
Spoiler warning: There's a chant of "Sniff those butts" midway through this interview (really)
November 17, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Build your own Gundam model with Bandai at MCM Comic Con... we did!
Become a Gundam model assembling expert at MCM
November 16, 2022
Louise Saul
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With Wakanda Forever in theatres now, it’s time to show off your Black Panther pride
There is some Black Panther merch available exclusively at the Haul
November 16, 2022
Illianna Gonzalez-Soto
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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
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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The Walking Dead read order: The Walking Dead universe in release and chronological orders
With over 200 comic book issues, as well as prose novel and game tie-ins, the Walking Dead comics universe can be hard to figure out... so let us help!
November 16, 2022
Hayden Hefford
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How Walter Simonson’s Thor run made the Marvel character a worldwide hit
Writer/artist Walter Simonson talks about how his four years on Marvel’s Thor back in the '80s put the character on the map
November 15, 2022
Joel Meadows
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Dark Crisis: Young Justice’s return Is more self-aware than it appears
The Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths tie-in miniseries focusing on Young Justice comes to an end. Here’s how it speaks to the crossover and the wider DC fandom at large.
November 15, 2022
Sam Stone
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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
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Zine librarian Jenna Freedman chats about the Barnard Zine library and why every grrrl's story is important
Barnard College's campus features a zine library that focuses on the work of women, nonbinary people, and trans men.
November 14, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Four ways House of the Dragon is different Than Game of Thrones
Though set within the same fictional universe and sharing some familiar names, House of the Dragon differs from its parent show Game of Thrones in four key ways.
November 14, 2022
Austin Gorton
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Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman, has passed away at 66
The beloved actor passed away on Thursday, after a short battle with cancer
November 11, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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DC Studios: How James Gunn and Peter Safran are re-making the DC empire for movies, TV, animation, and games
The shape of the future is becoming clearer just weeks after the two took over as CEOs
November 11, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Geoff Johns paints DC's New Golden Age line as a great murder mystery bridging the past, present, and future of DC Omniverse
With DC returning to the Golden Age for a Justice Society of America relaunch, Geoff Johns teases the endless possibilities this celebrated era of the DCU offers fans
November 11, 2022
Sam Stone
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Mary Pope Osborne chats Magic Tree House, graphic novels, and literacy
Time travel and tree houses: An interview with Mary Pope Osborne
November 10, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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Legacy reforged: The WildC.A.T.s relaunch in the DCU
As the WildC.A.T.s relaunch with a new series set in the DCU, here’s a look at the evolution of the fan-favorite ‘90s superhero team.
November 10, 2022
Sam Stone
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Streaming VideoHow did the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie get made? Watch the NYCC panel to get answers here
Bobby Herbeck, Kim Dawson, Randy Falk, Chris Castaneda are at NYCC to talk about the unlikely success of the TMNT film, which started with a “no” but formed a lasting legacy.
November 09, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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15 times Pink Floyd and Marvel referenced each other
Pink Floyd songs have been used in a number of Marvel film projects since 2016’s Doctor Strange, but believe it or not, it was Pink Floyd who started it - decades prior. Here’s 15 times the band and the company referenced each other, in chronological order.
November 09, 2022
Kate Willaert
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Why Andor feels more mature than other Star Wars (and no, it's not body count)
Disney+'s newest original television show hits different, and it's because, in Andor, there are no easy ways out.
November 09, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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What made the Riddler? The Batman's Paul Dano tells us in Riddler: Year One
The Batman star Paul Dano puts emotional horror into Riddler: Year One
November 09, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Streaming VideoR.L. Stine terrorizes NYCC - stream his Goosebumps panel here!
Watch as R.L. Stine looks back on three decades of Goosebumps. Watcher beware, you’re in for a scare!
November 09, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Streaming VideoWatch the full Star Trek comics panel from NYCC '22 with Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Liana Kangas, Heather Antos, JK Woodward, Chris Fenoglio
Join Collin Kelly, Liana Kangas, JK Woodward, Chris Fenoglio, Jackson Lanzing and, Heather Antos as they boldly go where no Star Trek comic has gone before!
November 09, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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SpoilersSuperman: The Man of Steel and his son have The Talk
With Jon and Clark Kent reunited at last, the two Supermen have a frank discussion about Jon’s sexual orientation in an overdue and honest father-son talk
November 08, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!DC's Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #6: Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere tease a grand finale
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaches its penultimate issue, with the fate of the DC Universe all hinging on the final, epic battle. Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere are here to highlight the issue’s big moments
November 08, 2022
Sam Stone
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Streaming VideoWatch DC's Superman panel from NYCC 2022 with Dan Jurgens, Joshua Williamson, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Mark Russell and Alex Segura
30 years after the Death of Superman, Joshua Williamson, Mark Russell, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, and Dan Jurgens join moderator Alex Segura for DC’s all-things-Superman panel!
November 08, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
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Black Adam, Michael Corleone, Charles Foster Kane, and Darth Vader: the eerie parallels between four iconic characters
With the Black Adam film in theaters, we look at the character's connections to three other iconic cinematic icons
November 07, 2022
Robert Reed