Graeme McMillan

Graeme McMillan
Editor
Graeme McMillan: Popverse Editor Graeme McMillan (he/him) has been writing about comics, culture, and comics culture on the internet for close to two decades at this point, which is terrifying to admit. His work has appeared in The Hollywood Reporter, Wired, Polygon, Inverse, Time Magazine, and the Los Angeles Times, and he also co-hosts the Wait What podcast three times a month and writes the Comics, FYI newsletter. He completely understands if you have problems understanding his accent.
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"All I got to do is, what, make Spawn popular? Done!": Todd McFarlane looks back (and forward) at a life in comics
The creator of Spawn holds court on 30 years of his signature creation, his legacy, and being a successful schmuck.
September 27, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Garth Ennis and Kevin O'Neill revive the forgotten British comics character Bonjo From Beyond The Stars
The co-creators of The Boys and Marshall Law are returning to 2000 AD and bringing an obscure piece of comics history with them
September 27, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Batman: Wayne Family Adventures returns for a second season on WEBTOON
The DC/WEBTOON collaboration begins anew on Wednesday
September 26, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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"One for the Whovians": Jodie Whittaker teases her final Doctor Who episode
A showdown with the Master, appearances from classic 1980s companions, and a regeneration scene, too - what else could you want?
September 26, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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HBO Max's Doom Patrol catches up to the comics with the addition of Space Case in season 4
If Casey Brinke is joining the show, can Danny the Street's return be far behind?
September 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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What is going on with comic book distribution, and why should fans care?
The past two years have overturned almost a quarter century of comics status quo, and your local retailer might end up picking up the check
September 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Netflix teases details from this year's Tudum global event
If you want a sneak peek at upcoming Netflix shows and movies, better free up your Saturday this weekend
September 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Tini Howard and Sweeney Boo to take over DC's Harley Quinn in 2023
The fan-favorite title will get a new creative team next March
September 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Remembering the unlikely cyborg that was Marvel's Terminator 2: Judgment Day comic book
Klaus Janson's art was a big draw (no pun intended) behind the comic based on the 1991 hit movie
September 21, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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ShortBox Comics Fair announces month-long 2022 digital event
The third year of the online convention promoting the best of new comics talent boasts more than 100 participants
September 21, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Dark Horse Comics signs exclusive worldwide distribution deal with Penguin Random House
The new partnership takes effect June 1, 2023, and covers all new and backlist titles from the Oregon-based publisher
September 21, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Why Judgment Day's narrative feints are the best thing about it
It's fun to be confused and bamboozled by a superhero event
September 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Warner Bros and Uncrate partner for upscale Wayne Enterprises merchandise
Your Bruce Wayne cosplay is about to get a lot more expensive, unfortunately
September 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel won't be publishing a Stan Lee centenary comic book this December
Fans hoping for a special issue to mark 100 years since Stan Lee was born might be disappointed by Marvel's upcoming solicits
September 19, 2022
Graeme McMillan
News
Netflix announces spooky panels for NYCC, with Wednesday, The Midnight Club, and more
October is a haunted month at the best of times, and Netflix has New York Comic Con plans to make that even more so
September 16, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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DC revives the Dead Boy Detectives for a new miniseries by Good Asian writer Pornsak Pichetshote
The six issue series, The Sandman Universe: Dead Boy Detectives, launches late December
September 16, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Grant Morrison on the differences between Luda's Luci and The Invisibles' Lord Fanny
Yes, both are gender queer magicians, but as Morrison explains, there's a lot more that's different than similar between them
September 15, 2022
Graeme McMillan
News
IDW's latest financials points at the new direction with new CEO for the comics & film company
IDW is going back to its roots, as new CEO speaks the company's future in comics, film, and TV
September 15, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Rediscover the lost Day of Judgment from DC's crossover history
It might seem very like Day of Vengeance, but 1999's Day of Judgment was a different thing altogether (almost)
September 15, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Remember when Stan Lee revamped the DC Universe? DC does, and it's bringing it back
DC is celebrating Stan Lee's birth with a special oneshot reviving his 2000s Just Imagine... series
September 15, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel at New York Comic Con: Publisher's full plans for panels, events, giveaways at NYCC 2022
The House of Ideas is showing out in style at next month's big show in the Big Apple
September 14, 2022
Graeme McMillan
News
Kang the Complicated: Marvel reveals second Timeless special while 2021's remains unresolved
This December, the time-traveling villain is back to show fans the future of the Marvel universe
September 14, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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DC prepares for "a new dawn of the DC Universe"
New cover artwork for the issue teases a new direction for DC's comic book multiverse in 2023
September 14, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Tis the season for horror in Archie Comics' Happy Horrordays special
The holiday-themed horror oneshot features the return of werewolf Jughead and will be released this December
September 13, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Michael Keaton says the cancellation of Batgirl was "a business decision"
That said, the '80s big screen Batman doesn't know if it was a good decision or not, apparently
September 13, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four director confirmed as Matt Shakman from WandaVision
Shenkman had left his gig as Star Trek 4 director for the new position
September 13, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Everything Marvel Studios revealed at D23 Expo 2022 - Thunderbolts, Ironheart, Fantastic Four, Black Panther 2, more
Thunderbolts, Ironheart, and just who's going to be directing Fantastic Four
September 13, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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DC & HBO Max coming to New York Comic Con plans with a booth panels, world premieres, more
Want to see Brendan Fraser talk Robotman, or Jim Lee talk DC in general? NYCC is the place
September 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Lucasfilm spills the beans on Star Wars: Ahsoka at D23 Expo
The studio shared more details about what to expect from the long-awaited miniseries starring Rosario Dawson
September 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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All the best cosplay from Disney's D23 Expo 2022
Whether it's the Magic Kingdom, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or Star Wars' Galaxy Far, Far Away, the best cosplay from every world can be found here
September 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Indiana Jones and the big reveal of D23 Expo 2022
The man in the hat is back for one final adventure, and finally more was revealed about the movie at the annual Disney event
September 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Mufasa: The Lion King announced at D23 Expo 2022 from Moonlight director Barry Jenkins
The movie will be a prequel to the 2019 remake of the animated classic
September 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Ironheart flies into D23 Expo for surprise sneak footage
Riri Williams has arrived - as long as you were lucky enough to be in the crowd at the Anaheim, CA event
September 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel introduces the Thunderbolts at D23 Expo
MCU fans, get ready to meet your new favorite superteam
September 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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A new MCU variant, King Thanos, will be the face of Disney Parks' new Avengers Campus attraction
"Guests will be able to battle alongside super heroes and villains from anywhere," promises Disney CEO Bob Chapek
September 11, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel Studios' Werewolf by Night revealed as Halloween Special - watch the trailer now!
Yes, Marvel's really doing a werewolf one-off for Halloween... but he's not the only classic comics horror character in there
September 10, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Paper Girls not renewed for season 2 at Amazon
The adaptation of Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang's Image Comic series may be shopped to other outlets
September 09, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Star Wars: Ahsoka brings Ezra Bridger to live-action with new casting
Eman Esfandi will play the Star Wars: Rebels character on the upcoming Disney+ miniseries
September 09, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Meet the real life inspiration behind A League of Their Own's wannabe cartoonist Clance Morgan
Clance Morgan is, indeed, inspired by America's first Black woman cartoonist, Jackie Ormes
September 09, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Comic stores, movie theater chains, TV channels, and more team-up to make the 2022 Batman Day the biggest yet
Across the US and beyond, everything's coming up Batman on September 17
September 09, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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"It's about a way of seeing that transforms the world": Grant Morrison on Luda and everything else
The iconic writer talks about their first prose novel, drag, what fills the nothingness at the heart of things, and growing old gracefully
September 08, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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What ever happened to Disney's Class of 2020?
In 2020, Disney announced a lot of new projects that then seemingly disappeared... or did they?
September 08, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Squid Game star to join Star Wars: The Acolyte, according to report
Lee Jung-jae will appear in the mysterious upcoming Disney+ show
September 08, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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The first teaser for The Peripheral asks what is reality, anyway?
The Prime Video series based on William Gibson's book will debut next month
September 08, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Image Comics' Massive-Verse expands as Radiant Pink breaks into her own book
The Radiant Black spin-off is co-written by YouTube's Strawburry17
September 08, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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There's mystery and mayhem afoot in the first Glass Onion teaser trailer
The sequel to 2019's Knives Out is as star-studded and ridiculous looking as you could hope for
September 08, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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The end is nigh for Jason Aaron's Avengers in the new Avengers Assemble crossover
After almost five years, the writer has reached his dramatic final act with Earth's Mightiest Heroes
September 07, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Stan Sakai and Usagi Yojimbo exit IDW and return to Dark Horse
Sakai will launch his own imprint, Dogu, at the Oregon based publisher as part of the new deal
September 07, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Ice Cream Man creators revisit art history (and their own history, too) with new Image Comics release Art Brut
W. Maxwell Prince and Martín Morazzo want to tell you a story about Arthur Brut, the only man who can heal the world through... art...?
September 07, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel announces the 2023 class for its Stormbreakers artist program
Artists for Immortal X-Men, X-Men, and Legion of X are amongst the 10 artists bring promoted as part of the new group
September 06, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Brendan Fraser says that Batgirl's Leslie Grace was "dynamic" in the HBO MAX DC film
Brendan Fraser, who played the villain in the now-canceled Batgirl movie at Warner Bros, talks about his appreciation for the movie's star, Leslie Grace.
September 06, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Alex Ross's Fantastic Four: Full Circle grew out of an unsuccessful 2017 pitch to Marvel
The first release from Abrams ComicArt's MarvelArts line started life as a proposal for the regular Fantastic Four comic
September 06, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel releases preview images of Neil Gaiman, Mark Buckingham, & more's 40th anniversary Miracleman one-shot
Marvel announces Miracleman anniversary comic, Neil Gaiman and Mark Buckingham to return
September 02, 2022
Tiffany Babb
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DC makes another big comic store distribution move, and now has three Direct Market distributors
The deal takes effect with comics, graphic novels, and collections shipping in January 2023
September 01, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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It's official: DC FanDome 2022 is not happening
The virtual DC-only event will not take place this year, as the company concentrates on in-person events run by others
September 01, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Gender Queer obscenity lawsuit dismissed by Virginia judge
A Virginia circuit court judge rules that the lawsuit against Maia Kobabe and publisher Oni-Lion Forge was flawed on multiple levels
August 30, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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The confusing case of DC's Hispanic Heritage Month Kyle Rayner cover
What went wrong: How DC's Hispanic Heritage Month Kyle Rayner came to be (but was never meant to be)
August 30, 2022
Graeme McMillan
Features
Tapas Media's ECCC '22 panel showcased the strength of webcomics (and the size of webcomics fandom, too)
Four webcomic creators offered information and advice to a literal roomful of fans at the Seattle show
August 26, 2022
Graeme McMillan
News
Jeffrey Dean Morgan is just one of The Boys (Well, he will be starting next season)
The man behind Negan and the Comedian is joining the cast of Amazon's superhero satire with its fourth season
August 25, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Report: Batgirl to receive 'funeral screenings' on Warner Bros. lot
The Leslie Grace-starring vehicle introducing the big screen Barbara Gordon will be screened in unfinished form for cast and crew
August 25, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Jim Zub shares the secrets behind Rick & Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons at ECCC '22
“We’re ripping on your IP and we’re tearing apart your rules, and you’re okay with it?” Zub remembers asking Wizards of the Coast at one point.
August 25, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Warner Bros shifts release dates for Aquaman 2 and Shazam 2
Fans are going to have to wait even longer to watch the return of Jason Momoa and Zachary Levi as their iconic alter egos.
August 24, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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ECCC '22 ends with an eye towards the future
Fans and staff at Emerald City Comic Con are looking forward to a new building, more late night programming, and maybe a solution to app issues, too
August 24, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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As Marvel's Judgment Day continues, let's revisit the unexpected creative team of Alan Moore and Rob Liefeld
The 1998 Judgment Day miniseries that redefined the Awesome Universe (remember that?) comes under the microscope
August 24, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Diamond Comic Distributors signs four comic publishers to new exclusive Deluxe Tier deal
Titan Comics, ABLAZE Publishing, AfterShock Comics, and Frank Miller Presents are newly Deluxe at Diamond
August 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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British convention ICE canceled just weeks ahead of its 2022 event
The Birmingham show was permanently shuttered due to economic concerns, says founder
August 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Monica Rambeau finally gets to shine in her first solo comic book series this December
Monica Rambeau: Photon sees the longtime Avenger have her first miniseries in 40 years
August 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Crime writers Alex Segura and Rob Hart team with Joe Eisma for Blood Oath at Amazon's Comixology Originals
The five-issue series will also feature Joe Eisma on art.
August 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Amazon streaming device users faced difficulties streaming House of the Dragon debut on HBO Max
Hoping to watch the Game of Thrones prequel via Amazon Fire TV last night? You were probably out of luck
August 22, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Liveblog!Follow along with Jonathan Hickman, Mike Huddleston and Mike del Mundo's private ECCC event, live and direct!
Popverse is liveblogging the 3 Worlds/3 Moons ticketed event in Seattle, just for you
August 21, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Jim Zub, Rod Reis, Tini Howard, and Danny Khazem talk about breaking into comics - the Marvel way at ECCC '22
The Marvel creators discussed their comic origins, and what keeps them in the industry at the Seattle convention
August 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Watch Zack Davisson, G. Willow Wilson, Terry Dodson, Valentine Barker, Jim Zub embark in super comics fun time on stage at ECCC '22
Super comics fun time with Zack Davisson, G. Willow Wilson, Terry Dodson, Valentine Barker, Jim Zub at Emerald City Comic Con 2022
August 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Follow the Remembering Tim Sale panel live from ECCC '22
Friends, collaborators, and peers of the late artist remember his life and work at the Seattle event
August 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Learn the art and science behind building worlds and characters from Janet Lee and Amy Chu at ECCC '22!
Watch the two acclaimed creators discuss the secrets behind creating new worlds live from the comfort of your own home
August 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Watch Hope Larson, Isaac Goodhart, and Kat Leyh talk YA comics at ECCC '22
Popverse brings the Breaking Into YA Comics panel to you live and direct from ECCC
August 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Watch Tracy and Laura Hickman talk Skyraiders of Abarax from ECCC '22 live!
The creators of the Kickstarter RPG funded in less than 90 minutes share all live from ECCC
August 20, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Novelist Marissa Meyer spills the bean on her writing secrets (and secret origin) at ECCC '22
The Lunar Chronicles and Gilded author shared all with fans at the Seattle convention
August 19, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Iconic comics inker, artist, and painter Tom Palmer passes away at age 80
The beloved inker of titles including Avengers, Star Wars, and many more, has died aged 80
August 19, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Jim Zub, Amy Chu, Zack Kaplan, and Jim Krueger reveal the secrets of comics writing at ECCC '22
What does it take to make it in the industry, and what should writers remember at all times? Four leading writers explain all.
August 19, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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How Milestone Media's Static changed Saturday morning cartoons for good
Static Shock had more of an impact on cartoons that it first appeared.
August 18, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Why do digital comics cost so much?
If you've ever wondered why digital comics are the same price as print editions, you're not alone.
August 18, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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WildCATS, Stormwatch, and more are back for DC's Wildstorm revival this November
Oh, and there's more classic Batman/Spawn coming than we knew, as well.
August 18, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Spoilers!Alfred Pennyworth... alive? Looking at something DC is teasing for Batman vs. Robin
Alfred Pennyworth died four years ago, and the Bat-family found a way to move on - but what if he was to return?
August 17, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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[Spoiler] returns (or seems to) in new Batman vs. Robin preview
Is Alfred Pennyworth returning from the dead? Our theory gets new evidence in first Batman vs. Robin #1 preview
August 17, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel relaunches Fantastic Four as a throwback to '60s Star Trek style stories
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl writer will bring a new intimacy to Marvel's First Family
August 17, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marc Silvestri's Batman/Joker adult-oriented comic is re-announced with a late 2022 debut
The seven-issue mini by the X-Men artist and Cyber Force creator launches in November
August 17, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Garth Ennis revives British comics history with the new Battle Action anthology
The co-creator of Preacher and The Boys returns to his own youth for his latest project, Battle Action
August 16, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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How the Comics Code Authority made the world safe again for superheroes
There was more to the revival of superheroes in the late '50s than it first appeared
August 15, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Four ways that Dan Slott changed the Fantastic Four for the better
As the writer leaves the Marvel title he helped restore, a retrospective on what Dan Slott brought to the FF
August 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Phoo Action revives a rare piece of comics history from Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett
The missing link between Tank Girl and Gorillaz will be available for rediscovery this winter.
August 11, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel relaunches Deadpool comic this November promising comedy, romance, murder, and body horror - maybe all at once?
Alyssa Wong and Martin Coccolo are the creative team for the new Deadpool title
August 11, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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C2E2 staff and fans open up about the weekend, why Marvel and DC were absent, and plans for 2023
ReedPop executives faced the fans as this year's C2E2 ended to answer questions and hear comments
August 11, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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As Marvel's Judgment Day continues, let's look back at the Justice League's early 1990s story of the same name
Before the Eternals, X-Men, and Avengers crossed paths, it was the Justice Leagues America, International, and Task Force that faced judgement
August 10, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Mass layoffs leave a skeleton crew at Valiant Entertainment
One estimate suggests that only three or four staffers remain at the company
August 10, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Tom King and Mitch Gerads talk about the Riddler's horrendous very good One Bad Day
The Mister Miracle and Strange Adventures creative team talk about the origin of their Batman graphic novel.
August 09, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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X-Men's Chris Claremont delivers a surprisingly raw and controversial hour for fans at C2E2 2022
The legendary X-Men writer wants comics to be fun again (and also wants to write more comics)
August 08, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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From 'Why Not' to 'What If?': Chris Claremont on other projects that never happened
The veteran Marvel writer shares more about his unexpectedly controversial Friday night panel
August 08, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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UpdateIs the Punisher making his MCU return soon? Jon Bernthal's co-star Rosario Dawson says so (then said 'no')
During her C2E2 Spotlight panel, the Night Nurse actor seemed to suggest that Jon Bernthal would be coming back with a new series.
August 08, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Massive-verse's Kyle Higgins goes into how Radiant Black and other titles will "push the boundaries of what a comic book" can be
The writers behind Radiant Black, The Dead Lucky, Rogue Sun, and Inferno Girl Red came to talk about the future of the Image Comics shared universe.
August 07, 2022
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel launches ongoing Mary Jane and Black Cat comic this winter
This holiday season, Peter Parker gets the best gift: a new comic teaming his exes.
August 07, 2022
Graeme McMillan