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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Yes, that's a Grogu made of chocolate (and yes, you really want to eat him, he's delicious)
The Truffle Cottage has arrived at ECCC 2024 to transform your favorite characters into tasty treats
March 07, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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What if... the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had their own Mount Rushmore?
Sculptor Chris Milnes recreates the iconic mountain with pop culture heroes from his own fandom
March 06, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Superman: Everything we know about the 2025 start of the new DCU
Who's playing Superman, and what other DC characters are appearing in the movie?
March 05, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Spoilers!Inside the TMNT rebirth - a spoiler-filled look at The Last Ronin II: Re-Evolution #1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II — Re-Evolution #1 spoilers ahead
March 05, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Escape the sensory overload of con life with the Japanese Freeplay Arcade
The attraction at ECCC 2024 offered fans the opportunity to get away from it all with some free video game action
March 04, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Mike Flanagan already has a favorite scene in his upcoming The Dark Tower TV show based on Stephen KIng's books
That's not all: Kate Siegel already knows who she wants to play in the upcoming series, as well
March 03, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Lord of the Rings continues to make more money than you'd think
It's not the Prime Video show that's driving its success, either
March 03, 2024
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Chris Evans as Captain America: Actor reveals there is "more stories to tell" with Marvel Studios
"I love that role deeply, it means so much to me," the actor told the Chicago crowd Sunday morning
March 03, 2024
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Chris Evans worried that playing Captain America would make him "deeply deeply unhappy" before taking the role
The actor revealed the cost of playing Cap in a new interview
March 03, 2024
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Chris Evans: The best 6 roles he's ever played (yes, Knives Out is on there - keep your knives in!)
Yes, Captain America is on the list, along with two other comic book-related movies
March 03, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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At Marvel he's a nanny, but with creator-owned he's a parent: Kieron Gillen on WFH vs. independent work
Kieron Gillen on WFH vs. independent work
March 02, 2024
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Feeling stressed? Why not LARP at Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con
LARP group Amtgard provide the ideal answer to con tension
March 02, 2024
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HBO meets the X-Men in Marvel mutant writer Kieron Gillen's new series The Power Fantasy with Caspar Wijngaard
'What if Watchmen had six Doctor Manhattans?' asks The Power Fantasy writer Kieron Gillen
March 01, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel's first big hit of 2024 Ultimate Spider-Man sold out for the third time this week (but there's more coming)
The new Ultimate Universe is finally a success, three projects in
March 01, 2024
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Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner leads a push for stroke awareness at ECCC 2024
FAST54 is a comic book leading a new educational initiative to help teach fans the value of F.A.S.T.
March 01, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Spoilers!Anya Taylor-Joy is in Dune: Part Two... and her character is going to be very important to the future of the series
There are changes afoot to Dune canon when it comes to ATJ's character
February 28, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Judge Dredd is the law, but is he prepared to consider that the law could be flawed?
The current storyline in 2000 AD asks if Mega-City One's lawman can face his own biases
February 28, 2024
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Emerald City Comic Con 2024: Pro and creator programming track revealed
Four days of classes, mentorship, portfolio reviews, and more await in Seattle at the first big convention of the year
February 27, 2024
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James Tynion IV isn't interested in returning to superheroes any time soon
The Something is Killing the Children writer is staying away from capes for the time being, he's shared
February 27, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Spoilers!Masters of the Air says that war is hell, unless you're among the show's primary cast
The reveal at the end of the latest episode undercuts one of the show's big themes
February 27, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Star Wars: All the Marvel & Dark Horse comics coming in May 2024, including a Phantom Menace 25th anniversary celebration
Marvel and Dark Horse are looking to the prequel era and beyond in a galaxy far, far away
February 27, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Mary Poppins rating upgraded as Disney faces the consequence of past actions (as Mary would surely approve of)
UK classification chiefs say that the 1964 Disney classic is no longer suitable for all audiences
February 26, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Judge Dredd's current anti-copaganda storyline sees the character face up to his own prejudices (kind of)
Can Mega-City One's top lawman get over his distrust of accountants?
February 26, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Ramona Fradon was a quiet trailblazer in comics for her entire career
The late artist broke new ground without fanfare throughout her lengthy time in the industry
February 26, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: new poster, release date, and title for the sequel to the 1988 classic horror comedy
The ghost with the most is (almost) back, baby
February 26, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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EC Comics' return isn't "a nostalgia trip" for Oni Press, it's to push boundaries here in 2024
The classic renegade publisher will rise from the crypt in summer 2024 with new life and new passion
February 23, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Fanhome's E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial kit makes it easy to build yourself a cinematic legend
Popverse takes a look at the first two mailings from the subscription kit-build set
February 23, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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ShortBox is closing down, and comics is all the worse for it
The mini-press has been in business since 2016, and been at the forefront of pushing new creators and new stories ever since
February 22, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC moves its new comic book day back to Wednesdays
Now all major publishers will be releasing new materials on the same day for the first time since 2020
February 22, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC is ending the 'Dawn of DC' initiative after 18 months for... something else? A twilight, perhaps?
The 'Dawn of DC' branding was used on relaunches of DC's primary superhero comic book publishing line starting January 2023
February 22, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC's Elseworlds return with six new titles this summer (including more DC vs. Vampires and Dark Knights of Steel)
Who needs continuity when you have top-level creators reimagining classic DC icons?
February 22, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel's Avengers face the new in May, with Captain America, Captain Marvel and the Avengers dealing with fresh starts
Of course, there are also some vampires to be dealt with, as well
February 22, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel's Spider-Man plans for May 2024 include vampires, romance, and.... the return of the Green Goblin
Wait, why is Norman Osborn breaking bad again? Future comics will reveal all (we hope)
February 22, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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All of Marvel's X-Men plans for May 2024, including the end of Krakoan Age and beginning of something else
What else should fans expect from a franchise where a phoenix is central to the whole thing?
February 22, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel Comics' May 2024 solicitations: X-Men, Spider-Man, Avengers and everything else, all in one place!
All of the Marvel comics you can expect to see in May
February 22, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel's ongoing cosmic reimagining G.O.D.S. series will end in May 2024
The ambitious Jonathan Hickman/Valerio Schiti series will round out its run with the eighth issue
February 22, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Andrew Scott is having a moment
Fresh from his role in All of Us Strangers, Scott is about to step into the spotlight with Netflix's Ripley
February 21, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Adventure Time: The fan-favorite Cartoon Network hit is coming back to comics with new stories
Finn, Jake, and pals will return in a new series of collected editions and brand new material
February 21, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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The Borderlands movie is just like Guardians of the Galaxy with more Jamie Lee Curtis, and that's maybe not a bad thing
If nothing else, we know the formula works already
February 21, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Watch the Pennyworth cast and crew spill the beans behind Batman's butler's hidden past
Actors and executive producers from the HBO Max series talk to Popverse at New York Comic Con about secrets behind the show
February 21, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Manga fans rejoice! VIZ Media has a shiny new manga mobile app with day-and-date release concurrent with manga's Japan debut
15 titles will be simultaneously published in English and Japanese
February 21, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Dawn of DC: The big books, the big creators, and the big stories of DC's upcoming wave of comics
Want some new Green Lantern, Doom Patrol, Shazam, Green Arrow, Cyborg, and Batbooks? They're coming.
February 21, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Archie is making a sequel to its satanic rock 'n roll saga The Cult of That Wilkin Boy
Creators Cullen Bunn and Dan Schoening return for the second installment of the horror music crossover
February 21, 2024
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Halt & Catch Fire co-creator's Sleeping Beauty remix Briar returns this May
Christopher Cantwell and new artist Alex Lins are ready to continue the saga of Briar Rose
February 21, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Tiny Onion's Jazzlyn Stone on why comics aren't dying, and how to make people believe that
"I really like the idea of taking a creator's story and teasing out the parts of it that connect or bring fans into that story."
February 20, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Demon Slayer season 4 is coming very soon, with its Spring 2024 premiere just weeks away
The wait won't be very long for the fourth season of the hit anime
February 20, 2024
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Marvel's Hulk writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson takes on the monster in us all with new crime thriller Crocodile Black
The series, co-created with artist Som, launches from Boom! Studios in May
February 19, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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James Tynion IV preps for a "big aggressive move" in comics by launching creator-centric company for comics (and movie, and tv) development
The new production house will focus on comics and beyond, with three new key hires to make it happen
February 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Alan Moore's final comic book work is due on shelves this fall, in the Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic
The Watchmen and From Hell writer has been working on this project for decades
February 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Nightwing prepares to take one final leap with creators Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo
The creative team who've been guiding the title to new heights for three years is leaving the series
February 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC's Wonder Woman plans for May (and beyond) include Diana vs. Sovereign, a Steve Trevor embrace, and more
The acclaimed new storyline continues in the ongoing series, while the YA stories of teen Diana get a collected edition this summer
February 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC's Batman plans for May 2024 include dark prisons, an adults-only Robin comic, and more
Whether it's Catwoman, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Robin, or the Dark Knight himself, we have the details of what's to come in their comic book adventures
February 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC Comics' May 2024 solicitations: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and everything, all in one place!
Damian Wayne gets a mature readers solo title, Lobo(s) run amok in Metropolis, and the Trinity of Evil continues to come together...
February 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC's Superman plans for May (and beyond) include Lobo, Zod, and maybe the Deadly Doom-Mite of the Fifth Dimension!
Wondering what's happening in DC's Superman comics this May? We're here to share all
February 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Learn how to draw Minnie the Minx (and more!) thanks to MCM Birmingham and Beano artist Laura Howell
The force of chaos has been around for more than 70 years, and now you can bring her to life yourself
February 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel creates the most startling Loki variant yet: Venom Loki
The fourth issue of What If? ...Venom pairs two of Marvel's most untrustworthy anti-heroes and the result is... trouble
February 15, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Exclusive!G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero signs Aquaman and Green Lantern artist Paul Pelletier on as series guest artist
The veteran artist will debut on the series with May's #306
February 15, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Ghosts' undead cast banded together to ensure pay parity (and a pay raise) ahead of the show's third season
After a rehearsal walkout, the ghosts on the show received a significant uptick in pay per episode
February 14, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Fantastic Four: Four clues (and one more, for luck) hidden inside Marvel Studios' new key art for the movie
Retro stylings, costume choices, robot helpers, and more!
February 14, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Fantastic Four: Meet the latest cinematic version of Marvel's first family as the cast is (finally) announced
Yes, Pedro Pascal is Mr. Fantastic
February 14, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Now Hiring: Be one of DC Comics' top bosses (Details within)
Don't call 'em chief
February 13, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Suits spin-off gets its lead actor (Stephen Amell) and a name
Yes, there's a new Suits show being prepped, and the man known for... not wearing suits is at the heart of it
February 13, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Mad Cave Studios' Mugshots gives the comic book crime genre an English twist
The new crime series from Jordan Thomas and Chris Matthews sees a kidnapping in Brighton lead a city's underworld into chaos
February 13, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Riverdale is overrun by demons, and only Archie Andrews can save the day in the new horror series
The three-part comic launches a new line of Archie Premium Event comics this May
February 13, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Exclusive!Transformers and G.I. Joe headline Skybound and Hasbro's surprise Energon Universe Special this May
The one-shot will feature covers from the artists of Transformers, Void Rivals, Duke, and more
February 13, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Ghosts: What was behind the decision to end the BBC's original UK version?
The original version of the CBS hit sitcom just ended after five seasons, but why?
February 13, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Lore Olympus is a publishing phenomenon, and everyone wants more of the same
As Rachel Smythe's beloved series winds towards its close, the search is on for a natural successor
February 12, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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The first trailer for Marvel Studios' R-Rated movie Deadpool & Wolverine is just as you imagined (and hoped, and worried)
Ryan Reynolds is back as the Merc with a Mouth, and he's not alone.. at all, as the new trailer for the threequel demonstrates.
February 12, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Star Wars: Andor has finished filming its second season (and sadly, the series finale)
The second season of the Disney+ show is finally done shooting, now the wait begins for it to show up on the streamer
February 09, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Star Wars fans are so ready for some real news that they'll hope for the best based on almost anything
Sometimes, a "Hello There..." is just a "Hello There..."
February 09, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Six best romantic comics for Valentine's Day
From Fruits Basket and Heartstopper through to... Jack Kirby's Fourth World Saga(?), here are comics' great romances
February 08, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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SpoilersHenry Cavill's Argylle movie and that surprise ending was spoiled two years ago (and we all missed it)
Stories announcing the movie's casting might have spoiled Argylle's much-hyped twist before anyone knew it was a thing
February 07, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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ECCC 2024: Solve your own whodunnit with Foulplay Games' Curious Carnival
There's murder afoot throughout the entire four-day convention in the Pacific Northwest, and you can help solve it
February 07, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Thought Bubble 2024 dates are here (and we're already looking at flights)
The UK's leading comic book show will take place again this fall
February 07, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Philomena Cunk to take on the big question in new special Cunk's Quest for Meaning
The BBC/Netflix special will once again be written by Black Mirror's Charlie Brooker
February 06, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Five shows to watch after you've finished Apple TV+'s The Morning Show
There's lots of behind the scenes television drama (and comedy) to be found, if you know where to look
February 06, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Judge Dredd's 'A Better World' is born in part from a desire to push against the idea of 'copaganda'
The iconic fascistic cop is many things, but never intended to act as a fantasy for the future of policing
February 05, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Argylle: What is the deal with that Beatles song, anyway?
The new Henry Cavill spy movie makes the most of licensing 'Now and Then' (some would say, more than the most)
February 05, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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How to 'save' Marvel & DC Comics in 2024
Is this the year The Big Two publishers listen to those who want comics to return to a nostalgic golden era?
February 05, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Carl Weathers, who brought a heavyweight's presence to every role he played, dies at 76
From the Rocky franchise to The Mandalorian, Weathers added a certain gravitas to every role he played
February 02, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Argylle's twist-filled storytelling defeats its own purpose
Yes, nothing is what you expect, but after a while, you'll stop caring
February 02, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Spoilers!Argylle: What that mid-credit sequence might mean for the future (of more than one movie series)
Wait, is that bar what is seems to be? Apparently so...
February 02, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Is Joker: Year One his new origin story? DC says yes, the writer says no, but we say it may be what he deserves
The three-part weekly storyline launches in next week's Batman comic
January 31, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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After a bad 2023, Marvel & DC are doing less superhero movies this year - and that's a good thing!
With only one Marvel Studios and one DC movie in theaters this year, will audiences get over superhero fatigue?
January 31, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel: The 6 best MCU movies & TV shows ever (according to me)
Popverse's Graeme McMillan picks a personal playlist of his favorite Marvel Studios productions to date
January 30, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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In 2024, Marvel Studios & Marvel Comics are getting R-Rated, adult, and explicit
Marvel is seemingly making efforts to take things in an older direction this year - but why is this happening?
January 30, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC's new Supergirl is House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock
The former Rhaenyra Targaryen will become DC's big Kryptonian hero in the new DCU
January 30, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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The Bear's Ayo Edebiri drops out of Marvel's Thunderbolts, but there's already a replacement
Scheduling issues have pushed The Bear star out of the anticipated project
January 29, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Invincible lawsuit between Robert Kirkman and Bill Crabtree has been settled
The lawsuit was headed to court in less than a month
January 29, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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The most popular comics of 2023 (including comic books, graphic novels, and manga)
In terms of collected editions and graphic novels, manga dominated the market, but the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fought through
January 29, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel Studios has outgrown the name 'Marvel Cinematic Universe,' so we have an idea
After all, we're far beyond just one universe by this point in the Sacred Timeline
January 29, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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2023 in movies & TV: The most popular shows & movies on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video aren't what you'd think
It was the year of Suits, of Ted Lasso, and of Disney animation getting a second chance
January 24, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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The Bear's Jeremy Allen White isn't aiming for the MCU after winning Lead Actor at the Emmys
Jeremy Allen White is confused about why an actor's success is measured by Marvel involvement, and we are too
January 24, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Alex Segura returns to the scene of the comic book crime with new novel Alter Ego
The November title from Flatiron Books is a follow-up to his award-winning Secret Identity
January 24, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Judge Dredd faces "big repercussions" from the current Defund the Police storyline, tease writers
Rob Williams and Arthur Wyatt hope to see "years of Dredd stories coming from this one"
January 23, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Boom! Studios bends reality and cartoons with new series Uncanny Valley
Creators Tony Fleecs and Dave Wachter promise a "big huge story... centered on this tiny little family"
January 23, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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2000 AD editor Matt Smith on what makes the UK anthology unique in the comics field
It's not the fact that he's had literal nightmares about meeting his deadlines, unfortunately
January 22, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel announces polybagged comics with more violence for mature audiences
The upcoming Blood Hunt series will have an "explicit content" alternate edition for every issue, featuring additional pages
January 22, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Doctor Who: Why Millie Gibson's departure shouldn't come as a surprise
There'll be a new companion in Ncuti Gatwa's second year as the Time Lord
January 22, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC is teasing its big 2024 event, and it's a surprise "30 years in the making"
We don't know what "DC’s Major Event of 2024 FCBD Special Edition" actually is, but we're certainly curious.
January 20, 2024
Graeme McMillan