Chris Arrant

Chris Arrant
Editor-in-Chief
Chris Arrant: Chris Arrant is the Popverse's Editor-in-Chief. He has written about pop culture for USA Today, Life, Entertainment Weekly, Publisher's Weekly, Marvel Entertainment, Newsarama, TOKYOPOP, Cartoon Brew, Bleeding Cool, Comic Shop News, and CBR. He is the author of the book Modern: Masters Cliff Chiang, co-authored Art of Spider-Man Classic, and contributed to Dark Horse/Bedside Press' anthology Pros and (Comic) Cons. He has acted as a judge for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, the Harvey Awards, and the Stan Lee Awards. (He/him)
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Black Adam sneak peek from Hall H gives a more electrifying look at the Rock's DC anti-hero
Meet DC's new cinematic superhero Black Adam.... just don't call him a hero
July 23, 2022
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The Shazam! family shines in first Shazam!: Fury of the Gods trailer
The first trailer for Zachary Levi's Shazam! sequel from DC and New Line Cinema
July 23, 2022
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Michonne and Rick Grimes reunite in all-new The Walking Dead spin-off coming next year
An unlikely love story continues in a 2023 Walking Dead spin-off
July 23, 2022
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves trailer brings Guardians of the Galaxy vibes to the RPG franchise
Don't call them heroes! Chris Pine charms in first Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves trailer
July 23, 2022
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Get your special someone something special with this $25m Infinity Gauntlet with real gemstones
No, Thanos, you can't buy these Infinity Stones
July 22, 2022
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Gotham Police step up in new DC series GCPD: The Blue Wall from John Ridley and Stefano Raffaele
GCPD: The Blue Wall by John Ridley and Stefano Raffaele
July 22, 2022
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The breakout DC character Punchline returns with her own series written by Tini Howard
Punchline: The Gotham Game is coming from DC, Tini Howard
July 22, 2022
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VideoWelcome back, DC's Infinite Earths! Dark Crisis creators Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere first interview about the surprise
Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere talk about Dark Crisis... on Infinite Earths
July 22, 2022
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The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is finally coming out with a digital service & app
Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide - on your phone!
July 21, 2022
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Marvel is bringing exclusive shirts, jerseys, pins, comics, more to Comic-Con International: San Diego
A look at what Marvel Comics is selling at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022
July 19, 2022
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Inside Oni Press: Demoralized staff brace for delays and uncertainty
Unpaid royalty issues, delays in announcements, and more revealed by an Oni Press employee
July 15, 2022
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Carol Danvers is about to have some serious mommy issues in Captain Marvel #42
When your dead mother comes back to check in, you know something's wrong - and it is for Carol in Captain Marvel #42
July 15, 2022
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Let your curls show with this quinceañera scene from the upcoming OGN Frizzy
A preview of the upcoming OGN Frizzy by writer Claribel A. Ortega and artist Rose Bousamra
July 14, 2022
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Florida Supercon '22: All the major moments so far from the Miami Beach convention
Popverse is live at Miami Beach's Florida Supercon 2022 - here's all the details
July 11, 2022
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Florida Supercon announces 2023 return dates: June 30 - July 2
South Florida's big comic and pop culture convention Florida Supercon has announced its 2023 return
July 09, 2022
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Liveblog!Avatar: The Last Airbender universe panel brings Dante Basco (Zuko) - but he's not alone at Florida Supercon
Zuko himself takes to the stage to talk Avatar: The Last Airbender, the Legend of Korra, and more
July 08, 2022
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Liveblog!One Piece voice actors talk about the anime's big run and its upcoming finale at Florida Supercon
Colleen Clinkenbeard (Luffy), Luci Christian (Nami), Sonny Strait (Usopp), and Ian Sinclair (Brook) talk One Piece
July 08, 2022
Chris Arrant
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The top 10 Kickstarter comics projects of 2022 so far, and the stats behind it all
A look at the data behind Kickstarter's big Q1 2022 comics successes, and the comics division as a whole
July 08, 2022
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Members onlyKickstarter's comics director speaks on the successes in 2022, and challenges ahead for the company and crowdfunding in general
Inside the successes and challenges of Kickstarter's comics division with director of publishing & comics outreach Oriana Leckert
July 07, 2022
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E3, The premiere video game expo, returns as in-person event in June 2023 - with ReedPop co-producing
The biggest video convention in the world, E3, has set its date for an in-person return
July 07, 2022
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The top five Thor stories you need to read now
For those who want to start reading Thor comics, and don't know where to start
July 07, 2022
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Full panel videoWatch Umbrella Academy actor Robert Sheehan's full spotlight panel from MCM London Comic Con
Klaus Hargreeves himself, Robert Sheehan, talks about Umbrella Academy, being a role model for LGBTQIA+ youth, and more
July 05, 2022
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The Spider-Verse is getting even bigger, with an all-new second ongoing Spider-Man book by Dan Slott and Mark Bagley
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse movie spurs all new Spider-Man ongoing comic from Marvel by Dan Slott and Mark Bagley
July 01, 2022
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ExclusiveJonathan Hickman, Mike Del Mundo, and Mike Huddleston's stunning new comics universe is coming to print - and we have the first four pages for you
Inside the dynamic new comics universe by Jonathan Hickman, Mike Del Mundo, and Mike Huddleston
July 01, 2022
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ComiXology co-founder (and recent CEO) David Steinberger exits Amazon completely
Amazon's biggest proponent for comics has left the company
June 30, 2022
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Cosplay Universe aims to be the definitive cosplay documentary
Cosplay Universe is about what goes into dressing up as characters you love - and also the big business that surrounds it
June 30, 2022
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Oni Press' two top executives (and former co-owners) are out in what current owner calls "personnel changes"
Longtime Oni Press executives James Lucas Jones and Charlie Chu are no longer with the company
June 29, 2022
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Plush Darth Vader and a remote control Grogu coming to Star Wars fans from Mattel
The Force is strong (if your remote control batteries are strong) in these new Star Wars/Mattel products
June 29, 2022
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How Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli influences Clementine author Tillie Walden's comics
The Walking Dead comics creator talks about the influence of Hayao Miyazaki on her work
June 29, 2022
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Assemble your own Star Wars fleet with Jazwares' new Micro Galaxy Squadron line
Including the most impressive 9-inch Millennium Falcon we've ever seen from Star Wars
June 28, 2022
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Star Wars Celebration 2023 tickets going on-sale this week (with some new Star Wars merchandise!)
Star Wars Celebration 2023 location and place announced
June 27, 2022
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The long-lost Marvel adaptation of the first two Planet of the Apes films returns in 2023
The Planet of the Apes returns into Marvel Comics' orbit for multiple new comics starting in 2023
June 23, 2022
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The Walking Dead Clementine author Tillie Walden shares her "surprisingly hopeful" outlook on life
"It's all about surviving and it's all about living through the worst possible outcome." Tillie Walden talks at length about The Walking Dead: Clementine, Book One.
June 22, 2022
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Bruce Campbell vows revenge in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness deleted scene
Pizza Poppa wants to return to the MCU, and who are we to say no?
June 22, 2022
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Ms. Marvel is Disney+'s biggest MCU hit yet for young adults and diverse audiences
Ms. Marvel is a hit for Generation Z, and the rest of us just need to catch up
June 22, 2022
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Conan the Barbarian cuts ties with Marvel Comics for a new publisher and a new series
Conan's owners find another partner for its comic publishing plans
June 21, 2022
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The Walking Dead: Clementine author Tillie Walden opens up about how she feels ahead of this week's big debut
"I feel excited. I feel a little nervous. It always is," says Tillie Walden of The Walking Dead: Clementine Book One's upcoming debut
June 20, 2022
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The Hollywood superhero Wonder Man is coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Marvel Comics' Wonder Man is finally getting his shot at Hollywood
June 17, 2022
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Tim Sale, one of comics' greatest storytellers, dies at age 66
The artist of Batman: The Long Halloween, Marvel's color series, Heroes, and more has sadly passed away.
June 16, 2022
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The Flash's hall of pain moments laid bare in Howard Porter's stunning Flashpoint Beyond #5 variant
Flashpoint Beyond #5 surfaces some raw moments from DC's past
June 15, 2022
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NFL Hall of Fame player Brian Dawkins shares the origin of his 'Weapon X' moniker, and shares a cover with his namesake Wolverine
Philadelphia Eagles legend Brian Dawkins shares the name he had before 'Weapon X', and what it means to be a fan and a celebrity
June 15, 2022
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Superman returns home to remake Metropolis ahead of Action Comics #1050
Death? Alien slavery? That won't stop Superman (or DC) from celebrating 1050 issues
June 14, 2022
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Alice Oseman and Dav Pilkey are the most popular comic creators in the United States, according to the New York Times
Cat Kid Comic Club, Heartstopper, and Dog Man are the best-selling comics in the US right now
June 14, 2022
Chris Arrant
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A new Teen Titans comic book series gives a hint at the big villains for HBO Max's Titans season 4
The Fearsome Five are coming to the live-action DC multiverse, according tot Titans United: Bloodpact
June 13, 2022
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Handle with care: Marvel & IDW comic books getting some extra TLC on their way to comic shops starting this week
Marvel & IDW's comic shop distributor is upgrading its shipping cartons
June 13, 2022
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MCU welcomes Ms. Marvel – everything on the Disney Plus show, release dates, trailer, cast, more
Ms. Marvel: Everything you need to know for the Disney Plus MCU show
June 10, 2022
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Justice Society comic book series coming with Black Adam movie
DC's original superhero team, the Justice Society, ahead of the Black Adam film
June 09, 2022
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Using The Walking Dead to teach STEM to girls, trans and non-binary youth
The Walking Dead is now being used to encourage STEM learning (and its fascinating!)
June 08, 2022
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Marvel has picked a new partner to get its comics into bookstores
And it could worry some comic industry folks
June 08, 2022
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Berserk publisher announces plans to resume series following death of creator Kentaro Miura
Kentaro Miura's co-workers, and a long-time friend, are chipping in to finish the Berserk saga
June 07, 2022
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Deadpool 3 writers re-confirm R-Rating: "this is not going to be the Disney-fied Deadpool"
The writers of the first two Deadpool films talk about returning and working with Disney
June 06, 2022
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Iconic Gundam and Macross artist Hidetaka Tenjin is coming to America for a secret new project
Meet Hidetaka Tenjin at Comic-Con International: San Diego
June 06, 2022
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Dr. Stone artist Boichi returning with a Webtoon crossover event
Dr. Stone's Boichi is doing a superhero style crossover event for Webtoon heroes (and some villains)
June 06, 2022
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The Sandman is coming to Netflix on August 5 (and we have a new trailer right now)
Return to the Dreaming with Netflix's adaptation of the Sandman comic by Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg, and Sam Keith
June 06, 2022
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The Addams Family's favorite child goes solo in Wednesday teaser trailer (sorry Pugsly)
Charles Addams' iconic comic strip continues to live on in Netflix's Wednesday
June 06, 2022
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 recruits Borat 2's Maria Bakalova for "key role"
the MCU family is getting even bigger with the casting of Maria Bakalova
June 06, 2022
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How can a Lord of the Rings prequel TV show work without Hobbits? Meet the Harfoots
How they found a workaround from J.R.R. Tolkien's original text for a Lord of the Rings prequel
June 06, 2022
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How Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse influences MCU's Ms. Marvel
Teen heroes got to stick together
June 06, 2022
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DC unveils scope of Dark Crisis crossover event (27 issues in total!)
Following 'The Death of the Justice League,' the full scope of Dark Crisis becomes clear
June 06, 2022
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Report: Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige was once in serious talks about taking over the DC film division
Just Imagine if Kevin Feige created the DC Extended Universe
June 03, 2022
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Meet the big comic of the 2022 holiday season: Cat Kid Comic Club Vol. 4
Dav Pilkey's Cat Kid Comic Club returns this November and will be a prized gift to many children (and adults too!)
June 03, 2022
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DC is sending 10,000 copies of DC Pride 2022 anthology to US libraries
With more 2022 Pride Month initiatives planned with Hot Topic, Funko, and more
June 03, 2022
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Marvel Studios has "big names" on its wishlist for the Fantastic Four director
Who could direct the next Fantastic Four film? We have some ideas
June 02, 2022
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Marvel Comics' top executive Joe Quesada is leaving the company after 20+ years
One of the men who helped modernize Marvel Comics and build the basis of the MCU is leaving the company
May 31, 2022
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Star Wars Celebration 2022 Cosplay favorites from Saturday, May 28
Popverse has teamed with the Ticking Clock team to bring you the best cosplay of Saturday at Star Wars Celebration 2022
May 31, 2022
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Commander Cody returns to duty for Star Wars: Bad Batch
Sometimes in war, it's hard to be the one who survives.
May 29, 2022
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Liveblog!Star Wars Celebration Marvel Star Wars Comics panel
Popverse brings you live coverage from the Marvel Star Wars Comics panel at Star Wars Celebration
May 29, 2022
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Liveblog!Star Wars Celebration Lucasfilm Studio's Showcase: Live Coverage!
Join Popverse as we cover this year's Lucasfilm showcase at Star Wars Celebration
May 29, 2022
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Yoda, this is your life! Marvel working on Star Wars limited series chronicling his life from High Republic era to his last days
Cavan Scott, Nico Leon, and more plumb the depths of Yoda's life.
May 29, 2022
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Sabine Wren cast for Star Wars: Ahsoka, played by Natasha Liu Bordizzo
Sabine Wren (and some of her Star Wars Rebels crew) is coming to live-action
May 28, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Star Wars Celebration 2022 Cosplay favorites from Friday, May 27
Popverse has teamed with the Ticking Clock team to bring you the best cosplay of Thursday at Star Wars Celebration 2022
May 28, 2022
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Star Wars' Cal Kestis returns in Jedi: Survivor - the first details, the first trailer, more
A sequel to 2019's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is on its way.
May 27, 2022
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Liveblog!Marvel Star Wars Comics Panel - Live Coverage!
Popverse brings you live coverage from Marvel Star Wars Comics panel at Star Wars Celebration
May 27, 2022
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Static, Lois Lane, and Harley Quinn starring in their own solo graphic novels in 2023
Three new DC young adult OGNs starring Harley Quinn, Lois Lane, and Static coming in 2023
May 27, 2022
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Star Wars Celebration 2022 Cosplay favorites from Thursday, May 26
Popverse has teamed with the Ticking Clock team to bring you the best cosplay of Thursday at Star Wars Celebration 2022
May 27, 2022
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This is the way to the Mandalorian Experience at Star Wars Celebration
Popverse was among the first into The Mandalorian Experience, check out our awesome gallery
May 26, 2022
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A first look at the next Indiana Jones film, and the new 2023 release date
Grab your whip, grab your fedora - Indiana Jones returns in 2023
May 26, 2022
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Star Wars Celebration Mystery Panel - Live Coverage
Follow along as Popverse brings you live coverage from the Thursday afternoon mystery panel
May 26, 2022
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"The Impossible Dream": DC World's Finest and Once & Future artist Dan Mora opens up about his career
For some he's an overnight success after becoming one of DC's preeminent Batman artists, but it took a long while for Dan Mora to get here
May 25, 2022
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Six books you need to read after Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse
This list should help fill the Kaz Brekker shaped hole in your heart.
May 25, 2022
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Exclusive!First look at Peach Momoko, Akira Himekawa, and tokitotokoro's art for Unico: Awakening
The re-imagining of a classic chapter in Ozamu Tezuka's Unico gets closer to print
May 23, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Kumail Nanjiani reveals the first details (and a name!) for his Star Wars character in Obi-Wan Kenobi
First details on Kumail Nanjiani's con man character in Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi revealed
May 20, 2022
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Popverse Profile: Jeremy Holt opens up about identity and finding themself as a comics writer
Jeremy Holt, writer of Marvel's Voices: Identity, Made in Korea, more
May 20, 2022
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Mike and Laura Allred have solved how to store your lunch: a Madman Lunchbox
What ginchy thing will the Allreds think of next?
May 20, 2022
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Report: A new Daredevil show is in the works at Marvel Studios
With the Netflix deal (and fine print lapsed), Daredevil could be returning as a show - possibly even with Matt Murdock
May 19, 2022
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History, politics and comic book mythology collide in alt-‘90s story 20th Century Men
An even darker version of the ‘90s emerges in 20th Century Men from Image Comics
May 19, 2022
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Even US and Canada!The next film by anime icon Makoto Shinkai has been confirmed worldwide theatrical release
After wowing audiences with the films Your Name and Weathering with You, writer/director Makoto Shinkai's next film has already finalized a worldwide theatrical release
May 19, 2022
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The webtoon company Tapas Media is getting even bigger
Tapas Media is growing to include web novels, audio books, and more
May 19, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Feel the excitement of attending a convention with ReedPop's Hall Pass video series
Join comedian/baker Jessica Grant as she plays tour guide to the world of New York Comic Con with Hall Pass
May 19, 2022
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The CW's Riverdale has been canceled after a five-year run - but you'll have until 2023 to say goodbye
The CW and showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa reportedly think its time for Riverdale to end.
May 19, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Raina Telgemeier opens up about her last few years, and letting "life-stuff" happen
The Smile and Guts author shares what's made her smile recently in comics and film
May 19, 2022
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DC Round Robin Round-Up: Looking past the winners and at the fan favorites that found a second life
DC Round Robin is a unique American Idol-style comics competition pitting comic vs. comic for a chance to get its own series... but what happens to those that don't win?
May 18, 2022
Chris Arrant
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America Chavez: Get to know MCU's next big hero and her surprising Marvel Comics origins (yes, that's plural)
Many people met America Chavez for the first time with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but you have yet to really get to know her - we'll help
May 18, 2022
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: What to watch and read before (and after) the MCU film
The comics, film, and TV to conjure up to get the full Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness experience
May 17, 2022
Chris Arrant
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Wolf Pack's Chase Liefeld and C2E2 panel livestreaming news is coming to Enter the Popverse
The second-generation star Chase Liefeld talks about Wolf Pack and more on Enter the Popverse
March 17, 2022
Chris Arrant
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All the X-Men are dead (and replaced by triffles)
Kevin Feige's first big plans for the X-Men are to kill them.
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