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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Suicide Squad's Vixen, Captain Boomerang, and Deadeye come to Titans: Beast World (and DC's Atlantis)
An exclusive preview of Titans: Beast World Tour Atlantis includes teases of the future for DC's Task Force X
December 14, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Batman's origin retold through the lens of real historic events in DC's Dark Age
Imagine Batman born in the real world, against the fabric of real history.
December 14, 2023
Chris Arrant
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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
One of France's top modern webcomics creators, Boulet, is finally coming to us English speakers
French webcomics giant Boulet has won over a country - now he's going to win over yours!
December 13, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
DC's low-key breakout new star is Galaxy, the prettiest star
How Galaxy has quietly become a major new star inside DC
December 12, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Imagine Michael Jackson's Thriller, but with Batman: Rafael Grampá calls his shot with Gargoyle of Gotham
"That music video had a big impact on me at the same time that I met Batman"
December 12, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Batman's newest foe is based on Silence of the Lambs' poster moment
With Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham's latest villain, Rafael Grampá is continuing a long tradition inside the Dark Knight's rogue's gallery.
December 11, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Yellowstone's Cole Hauser is being sued by show's creator over branding (of coffee, that is)
Rip Wheeler and the Duttons wouldn't have handled it like this, I don't think.
December 11, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron is his biggest debut ever in North America
The Boy and the Heron is bigger in the US than Spirited Away or Totoro!
December 11, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Amazon, Paramount, & Netflix are in a bidding war for John Cena's Coyote Vs. Acme (Since Warner Bros. doesn't want it)
This is like a cartoon come to life
December 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
MCU star Sean Gunn has found his role in his brother's DC movie/tv reboot - and it's downright shrewd
The Gunn brothers are reuniting in James' new DC playground
December 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Stranger Things season 5 to begin filming in 4 weeks for hopeful 2025 return
Return to Hawkins with the Stranger Things final season
December 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Does Netflix have the biggest streaming library? Not anymore for TV shows, and not for awhile in movies
Netflix is number one - but not in movies and TV.
December 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
You're not wrong, the Marvel movies have lost something along the way says Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow says what we're all thinking about the MCU - "I can't keep track of who's what."
December 08, 2023
Trent Cannon
Features
Popverse's best comics of 2023
Here's which comics we loved reading this year
December 08, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Marvel get to keep Spider-Man & Dr. Strange ownership, and reach an agreement with co-creator Steve Ditko's family
The surviving family of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange co-creator Steve Ditko have reached a deal with Marvel.
December 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Miss Suits and the whole USA Network 'Blue Sky' era? So do we, and USA is planning a linewide relaunch
Characters are once again welcome, as USA Network preps to revive the 'Blue Sky' magic of Suits, Burn Notice, Psych, and more
December 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Marvel's Ultimates co-creator Bryan Hitch is calling it quits on Marvel, DC, and anything that he doesn't own himself
The artist of Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor is on his own last days as a Marvel & DC superhero artist.
December 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Kickstarter loses its head of comics after an abbreviated 6-month stint
Kickstarter's head of comics Bryce Gold just headed out after just six months on the job.
December 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
You vs. the Multiverse (with a few more You's on your side) in upcoming Army of One OGN
Carrie Taylor, Carrie Taylor, Carrie Taylor, and Carrie Taylor are teaming up in Army of One.
December 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Popverse's best movies of 2023
There were some great movies out this year. Here are what we think are the best.
December 07, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Marvel rushes What If...? comics collection back into stores ahead of Disney+ season 2 premiere
Imagine Aunt May bit by a radioactive spider, then read how Marvel thinks it would've played out
December 05, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Mad Max will be "lurking around somewhere" in the upcoming Furiosa, teases director/writer George Miller
What's a Mad Max Saga without Rockatansky?
December 05, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Princess Gwenevere & the Jewel Riders are coming back finally - with all the "flying horses, family drama and friendship" you remember
Gwenevere, Fallon, and Tamara are back - and they've changed (just like you!)
December 05, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Inside Amazon Prime Video's "extreme" body horror follow-up to Invincible
Scott Snyder talks about the upcoming Amazon Prime video animated series Wytches.
December 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Watch the first trailer for Fallout - the video game turned Amazon Prime Video TV show
Fallout is the end of the world you've been waiting for.
December 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Furiosa races onto the screen in the first trailer for the Mad Max: Fury Road prequel
Anya Taylor-Joy will tell the "odyssey" of Fury Road's breakout hero in this new Saga
December 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Witness the fall of the House of the Dragon in Max's first season 2 trailer
Fire and blood, blood and fire in the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon season 2 trailer
December 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Homelander steps into the White House's Oval Office in first The Boys season 4 trailer
The Boys season 4 trailer is just as NSFW as you'd expect
December 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
The final seasonThe first look at the last voyages of Star Trek: Discovery in season 5
Burnham, Saru, Tilly, and the rest of the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery return for for an epic finale
December 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
What does Furiosa drive? Looking at the new (old!) Mad Max car
That's not the War Rig from Mad Max: Fury Road, but its like another car from that movie
December 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Marvel is celebrating a Spider-Man Miles Morales milestone in March 2024
This March 2024, Miles Morales' proverbial hometown - Marvel Comics- is celebrating Rio Morales' baby boy in a big way, with a big number.
December 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Marvel is getting into the Five Nights at Freddy's fun
Marvel and FNAF - both are a magical place for kids and grown-ups alike, where fantasy and fun come to life.
December 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Marvel re-signs Dan Slott to exclusive deal - 20 years and running
The most prolific Spider-Man author ever is sticking with Marvel
December 03, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
UK's best cosplayer crowned in Cosplay Central Crown Championships at MCM Birmingham
Meet the first, second, and third place winners of MCM Birmingham's UK Qualifiers for the Cosplay Central Crown Championships
December 03, 2023
Emma Farnworth
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DC Comics' second-longest running exclusive creator Ivan Reis exits to start his own horror comics
The artist of some of DC's biggest hits of the 21st century is leaving to bet on himself.
December 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
The CCXP dates for 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil have been confirmed (and we want to go!).
Who wants us to go to CCXP in 2024?
December 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Strangers in Paradise's Terry Moore says Twitter / X is censoring his artwork
It could hang in a museum, but it can't hang on Twitter/X apparently
December 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
The 2024 Los Angeles Comic Con dates put it right next to New York Comic Con
Popverse is going to be extra busy in the fall of 2024
December 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
Guides
Check your watch history, and share with us the best TV shows of 2023
Whether you're watching through streaming, cable, or rabbit ears, we want to know your best TV shows of 2023
December 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Hack/Slash's new writer/artist Zoe Thorogood is coming to a con dressed as her character Cassie Hack
Zoe Thorogood is one of the world's best comic creators -- and now cosplayers
December 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Once again, Brazil's CCXP is the biggest comic convention in America
Yes, even bigger than San Diego Comic Con and New York Comic Con.
December 01, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
There is now a Dwayne McDuffie Genius Grant Award (as there should be!)
Now you can pay it forward, just like Dwayne McDuffie did
November 29, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Spoilers!The one scene from Dr. Stone: New World that the animators hated to do
The Dr. Stone animators aren't as stone-faced as their characters.
November 29, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Netflix has performed a meta Money Heist by making the new Berlin prequel look just as good as the original
Money Heist's Berlin is back and he's bringing Raquel Murillo and Alicia Sierra
November 28, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Dr. Stone isn't like other shōnen anime and manga, according to show creators
"We’re handling slightly different themes and tastes than other shonen manga styles"
November 28, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Marvel & Lucasfilm heard you, and are lowering the price of Star Wars: Mace Windu comics
Marvel Comics' upcoming Star Wars: Mace Windu is less expensive than you thought (or Marvel planned!).
November 28, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
The next Dr. Stone episodes will be even "bigger" says team as they prepare for season 3 finale
Dr. Stone director Shuhei Matsushita, producer Shusuke Katagiri, and character designer Yuko Iwasaa talks about season 3 and what's next.
November 28, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Marvel Studios has a new plan for the Avengers: Kang Dynasty movie, beginning with a new writer
Marvel drops Ant-Man 3 writer from its next Avengers film in favor of the Lok showrunner
November 27, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
X-Men: Days of Future Past is getting new attention from Marvel Comics & fans after The Marvels easter egg
Days of MCU Future Past.
November 27, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Marvel Studios is hinting at X-Men's Days of Future Past storylines for the MCU (and you might've missed it)
Re-watch the ending to the Marvels and prepare for what's next.
November 27, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Marvel & DC need more "experimentation" and "flexibility" to take "big swings" says Scott Snyder
"There are forces at work with Marvel and DC that really are out of our control."
November 25, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
$15 off a Popverse Superfan membership, which includes NYCC, MCM, ECCC, C2E2 ticket, photo-op, autograph first access
Popverse annual memberships are now $15 off, but only for a limited time.
November 24, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
What would Our Flag Means Death be like without Taika Waititi?
Blackbeard's story may have reached his "natural end," but the show has not
November 22, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
ND Stevenson is "afraid" (and excited) with the idea of telling trans stories
"What are the stories that haven't been told?" Stevenson says, "It’s a whole new world I’m really excited about. Like, stop being afraid. Just do it."
November 22, 2023
Chris Arrant
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James Gunn's Superman movie reboot is banking on the legacy of the comic books - and DC is responding
Superman: Legacy appears to be raising up the best Superman comics with it
November 22, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Scream star Melissa Barrera fired from the next movie after Israel-Hamas War comments
Scream queen Melissa Barrera spoke out against the Israel-Hamas War, and reportedly lost her job as a result
November 21, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Mark Millar mulls return to Marvel & DC for one more run
Hot on the heels of Millar saying Marvel & DC should pay more, he's openly talking about returning
November 21, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Titans: Beast World - inside the one-time teen heroes and their first DC event ever
Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, and Travis Moore bring you Titans: Beast World
November 20, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
The mutants of the MCU: Looking at the X-Men's slow permeation of Marvel Cinematic Universe
The mutants are coming, the mutants are coming
November 17, 2023
Chris Arrant
Guides
Best anime on Netflix: your guide to what to watch or binge as you see fit!
The best anime Netflix has to offer.
November 17, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
DC's Black Label Superman book by Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch is back on the schedule
Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor has been delayed again; sounds like someone Lex Luthor would do.
November 16, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Imagine Iron Maiden's 'Quest of Fire' as a comic, then read how Brian Posehn & Mike Oeming outdid your imagination
Drawn by quest for fire, Iron Maiden is coming to comics
November 15, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
DC's Super Sons, but evil - as Zod and Sinestro's bratty kids unite for Sinister Sons
From Super Sons to super Sinister Sons, with the kids of Zod and Sinestro
November 14, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Imagine Iron Maiden's 'Quest of Fire' as a comic, then read how Brian Posehn & Mike Oeming outdid your imagination
Drawn by quest for fire, Iron Maiden is coming to comics
November 14, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
With the strike over, one of comic cons' quintessential joys is returning: actors talking about their projects
Back to life, back to con reality
November 13, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Marvel's Civil War writer has a solution to "save" Marvel & DC Comics: pay creators more for successes
Mark Millar says if Marvel & DC paid more, there'd be better stories
November 13, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Love Netflix's Nimona? Creator ND Stevenson has "all these sequel ideas" they want to make for you
Nimona isn't your typical fantasy story - and that's why we love it so.
November 12, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
'Defund the Police' style story coming to Judge Dredd and Mega-City One in 2024
Judge Dredd is delving into the heart of American satire (again).
November 12, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Jeff Lemire's Essex County TV show coming to US and UK (finally)
Jeff Lemire adapted his comic Essex County, and you might finally soon be able to see it
November 12, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Marvel's former Star Wars writer Jason Aaron is still "surprised" Lucasfilm let them create such "big moments" in canon in comics
Han Solo's first wife, and more.
November 11, 2023
Chris Arrant
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DC and Jason Aaron are cooking up a "darker and scarier" version of Bizarro for 2024
Jason Aaron promises "the most Bizarro of all Bizarro stories".
November 11, 2023
Chris Arrant
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A Marvel reboot of The 'Nam? Jason Aaron wanted to, but Marvel said no (so he did it anyway)
Marvel Comics' Vietnam war comic almost had a reboot.
November 11, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
The Marvels movie buzz prompts sellout of a quintessential Captain Marvel comic (but more is coming!)
Comic-based movies sell comic books. Surprising, huh?
November 10, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Why Captain Marvel co-creator Kelly Sue DeConnick wasn't in the 'special thanks' credits section for comic creators
There's no drama
November 10, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Jason Todd returns to fight for Gotham's suburbs in Red Hood: The Hill
Batman: The Hill's Shawn Martinbrough returns for a sequel with Red Hood: The Hill
November 10, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
The Marvels: The inside story on the new MCU royalty Prince Yan, played by Park Seo-joon
Probably the most intriguing new character in The Marvels.
November 10, 2023
Trent Cannon
Features
Spoilers!So, those The Marvels mid- and post-credits scenes were... I can't say here, SPOILERS!
Anything we say would be spoilers for The Marvels and the future of the MCU, so....
November 10, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Spoilers!Marvel Studios' The Marvels ending explained
All the spoilers from the Marvels (but you should go see the movie too!)
November 10, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
A new Suicide Squad dream team is being recruited by Amanda Waller for a new 2024 comic
Who would be in an all-star Suicide Squad team? DC just asked Amanda Waller to decide
November 09, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Marvel's former publisher is teaming with IDW's former editor-in-chief to launch a new comic company
And it' s a PUG.
November 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Disney's Wish: The songs, the posters, release date, cast, and more about Disney's new animated film
An all new major Walt Disney Animation Studios film almost here
November 08, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Finally, a Legend of Zelda live-action movie is coming
Nintendo partners with former Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad to bring Zelda (and Link) to life
November 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
She-Hulk: Marvel Studios hopes you'll like her art book even if it's almost two years after the show
Marvel delays the She-Hulk art book so much that retailers get it risk-free
November 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
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
News
Immortal Hulk sells out, with more Marvel reprints on its way
Immortal Hulk is living on two years after its end (and the creative fallout)
November 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
The Marvels: Release date, trailers, cast and more from the Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Photon team up movie
Higher, Further, Faster... and coming soon to the MCU: The Marvels
November 07, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Invincible's Guardians of the Globe cast is expanding for season 2
Bulletproof, Shapesmith, and possibly more are joining the Guardians of the Globe team on Amazon Prime Video's Invincible.
November 06, 2023
Leon Miller
Features
Over 100 of our favoritest cosplay from MCM Comic Con October 2023
Popverse becomes Pupverse with some dog cosplay (and human cosplay too).
November 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Invincible season 2 spotlights how a superhero becomes a great superhero according to co-showrunner
Is Mark Grayson good? Yes.... but not great. Yet.
November 02, 2023
Leon Miller
Features
Amazon's Invincible will "never wipe the slate clean" after that bloody season 1 finale, says co-showrunner
Invincible showrunner Simon Racioppa talks about the upcoming second season
November 02, 2023
Leon Miller
News
Chuck E. Cheese is reuniting his animatronic band after Five Nights at Freddy's success
Charles is in charge, and he's bringing the animatronic Munch's Make Believe Band back together for Chuck E. Cheese's fun centers
November 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch Oxventure's latest D&D liveplay - filmed at MCM Comic Con!
Watch the ragtag team of brave-ish heroes (you know them as Corazon, Dob, Egbert, Merilwen and Prudence, joined by long-suffering Johnny Chiodini) on their latest adventure live, without a net.
November 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch the rising stars of TTRPG play Sexy Battle Wizards at MCM!
Grant Howitt leads a TTRPG campaign of Sexy Battle Wizards with Liv Kennedy, Drakoniques, Edward Spence, Fiona K.T. Howat, and Zack FG.
November 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Get your MCM Comic Con 2024 tickets now!
London's calling, as MCM returns in May 2024.
November 01, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Free comics to sell comics: The unnatural order behind the new comic Unnatural Order
Inside the novel plan to sell more comics by not charging at all (sometimes)
November 01, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing flies into TV deal with Amazon
Fourth Wing gets its first TV series, with Amazon Prime Video
October 30, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch now!Watch the MCM Variety Show & Cosplay Masquerade!
The MCM Variety Show brings together incredible cosplay performances from fans, with the chance of a prize for the best performance!
October 29, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
The most popular new show on Netfix is based on a DC comic, but it's out of print (but not for long)
A timey-wimey crime show is wishing its timey-wimey comic it was based on was available now.
October 29, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Watch now!Watch the Critical Role panel from London's MCM Comic Con!
Gather 'round as the Critical Role crew talks about the stories, the jokes, and the fun at MCM in London
October 29, 2023
Chris Arrant