Tiffany Babb

Tiffany Babb
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Tiffany Babb: Tiffany Babb is a professional lurker (aka critic) who once served as Popverse’s deputy editor and resident Sondheim enthusiast. Now, she traverses the wild west of the decaying social internet, writing about movies, comics, and anything else that strikes her fancy.
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AEW's FTR, Britt Baker, MJF, Adam Cole, Sting, and Orange Cassidy are heading to New York Comic Con (and Popverse Superfans are first in line!)
Get early access to photo and autograph ops by becoming a Popverse Superfan
September 08, 2023
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Charisma Carpenter, James Marsters, and Juliet Landau are heading to New York Comic Con (and Popverse Superfans are first in line!)
It's time to meet your heroes (and maybe a vampire)
September 08, 2023
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Watch live!Watch Destination D23 Live: Disney parks, Marvel, and more magical announcements!
It's finally time for Destination D23, and you can watch Saturday's announcements from home!
September 08, 2023
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Batman is heading back to cinemas to fight a new enemy - empty movie theaters
DC's biggest box office success is returning to the movie theaters for Batman Day
September 06, 2023
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Our Flag Means Death season 3 will be its last (if Max renews it)
If Max's fan-favorite pirate show sets sail once more after its second season, it will be for a final journey
September 06, 2023
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Baseball star Shohei Ohtani's favorite manga and anime
Not only is he the best baseball player in the world, he's also a manga fan
September 05, 2023
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Amazon Prime's summer new hit show may mean we'll see more YA on the streamer
The Summer I Turned Pretty has unlocked a key demographic for Prime Video
September 05, 2023
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Marvel's Loki season 2 looks more action-packed than season 1
For those who felt Loki season 1 was a lot of setup, it looks like the action may be finally here
September 05, 2023
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Why is the streaming experience so awful?
Wasn't streaming supposed to make things easier?
September 01, 2023
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I Am Groot season 2 cameo adds a cosmic heavyweight to MCU
Yes, I am Groot takes place in the MCU
September 01, 2023
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Wes Anderson is the perfect fit to adapt Roald Dahl's strange stories
Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, and more on the horizon
September 01, 2023
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Yo Adrian! Rocky 1-5 is leaving Netflix at the end of September
Catch Rocky before he leaves Netflix at the end of September
September 01, 2023
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Marvel launches exclusive Nova Hasbro figure for Unlimited plus members only
This year's Marvel Unlimited membership kit includes Skottie Young Rocket Raccoon pin, Hasbro Nova figure, and more
August 31, 2023
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One Piece: What to watch after binging the live action Netflix show
Done streaming the live action One Piece? Here's what to watch next.
August 31, 2023
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Our Flag Means Death leans into bolder aesthetic in teaser trailer for season 2
OFMD seems to be changing its visual tack for its second season
August 30, 2023
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Stede and Blackbeard find themselves on different tracks in Our Flag Means Death season 2 teaser
In love or ready to kill? Here's where Stede and Ed seem to be in the OFMD season 2 teaser trailer.
August 30, 2023
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Is it taking longer to choose something to stream? Here's the data.
This year's Nielsen State of Play report showcases some interesting numbers on how long it takes for audiences to choose something to stream.
August 29, 2023
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SpoilersGran Turismo: The actual facts behind the movie
Gran Turismo is based on a true story, but which parts are actually true?
August 28, 2023
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A new DC era begins in Wonder Woman #1 by Tom King and Daniel Sampere
Tom King and Daniel Sampere are the new creative team for the iconic hero Wonder Woman
August 28, 2023
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DC's Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville - Everything you need to know about the new Dawn of DC series
The spirit of Justice League International is alive and well in Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville
August 25, 2023
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Our Flag Means Death Poll winner: Pirate's choice announced!
The winner of the OFMD cast poll is...
August 25, 2023
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DC's The Flash movie is silly, slightly muddled summer fun
The Flash stumbles a bit, but has heart and a lot of fun and excitement at its core
August 25, 2023
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Skywalker Sound's Matthew Wood shares what it means to work on Ahsoka: "It’s satisfying, surreal"
Supervising Sound Editor Matthew Wood on seeing the culmination of a decade's worth of storytelling
August 21, 2023
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Gran Turismo: Jann Mardenborough on how he learned from his real-life engineer
"He was the first engineer that actually treated me without any kid gloves."
August 21, 2023
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What are we at Popverse enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
August 18, 2023
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Only Murders In the Building: Who are the songwriters behind Meryl Streep's big song?
Only Murders in the Building is finally leaning into musical theater
August 17, 2023
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Maia Kobabe's unique tree-based approach to cartooning
"My process tends to be very non-chronological."
August 17, 2023
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DC's Blue Beetle movie reveals unexpected costar in its marketing - the Spanish language
Warner Bros is partnering up with Memrise to make Blue Beetle-themed English and Spanish lessons!
August 17, 2023
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McDonald's Loki tie-in: Yes, we bought it for the sauce
Lost in the sauce - our underwhelming journey to get the Loki McDonalds meal from start to finish
August 16, 2023
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The Ken Problem
Barbie's Ken wasn't all he was promised. In fact, he was kind of terrible.
August 15, 2023
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Stranger Things: How the Russians got the demodogs could be explained in new comic spin-off
Demogorgons on a ship to be explored in Stranger Things: The Voyage
August 15, 2023
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Jason Aaron returns to DC Comics with a new Batman limited series
Batman: Off-World is a new six issue limited series debuting in November 2023
August 14, 2023
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What are we at Popverse enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
August 11, 2023
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Prime Video's Red White and Royal Blue adaptation is not nearly as bad as its trailer
Sure, it's your regular romance fare, but what's wrong with that?
August 11, 2023
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Calvin & Hobbes - coming soon in books you can fit in your backpack (OR your bookshelf)
The new Calvin and Hobbes release will consist of seven two-volume sets
August 10, 2023
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Dog Man sees red in Dav Pilkey's next guaranteed best-selling comic from Scholastic Graphix
What happens when Dog Man gets sprayed by a skunk?
August 10, 2023
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Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound: Exclusive sneak peek into Dave Chisholm's newest jazz comic
Dave Chisholm's newest graphic novel follows Miles Davis as he recovers from a stroke
August 09, 2023
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What the Paddington Photoshop meme tells us about the Bear himself
How do you solve a problem like Paddington? - toss him into an unexpected place
August 09, 2023
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Batman: Wayne Family Adventures' CRC Payne and Red Hood: Outlaw's Patrick Young on writing DC through slice of life
The writers of Batman: Wayne Family Adventures and Red Hood: Outlaws chat the power of slice of life
August 08, 2023
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Big pirate adventure, bigger emotional journey in the sapphic swashbuckler The Pirate and the Porcelain Girl
What if the gods answered your prayers... with a surprise? Find out in The Pirate and the Porcelain Girl
August 05, 2023
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What are we at Popverse enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
August 04, 2023
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Gal Gadot may be the most high-profile survivor of the DC Expanded Universe
Gal Gadot's comments on a Wonder Woman 3 led by James Gunn and Peter Safran may be surprising to fans
August 04, 2023
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Head back to the 2000s with this excerpt of Kate Leth's Mall Goth
A throwback to the days where the mall was the place to be
August 03, 2023
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How will conventions work with actors during the strike? Sean Astin and LA Comic Con set an example
Can striking actors attend conventions? Well, yes, but they have to follow some guidelines.
August 02, 2023
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Inside the Our Flag Means Death strike: An "unreal" day brings together showrunner David Jenkins, cast, writers and fans
On Thursday June 14, a large group of pirates descended on the Warner Bros gates
August 02, 2023
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ReviewHarrison Ford has the hat & whip (but lost the thrill) in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny features a lot of the aesthetics of adventure, but lacks excitement
July 31, 2023
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Spoilers!Indy 5: The Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny ending explained
Then the Dial of Destiny did... what? We've got the answers for you!
July 31, 2023
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Cartoonshow: An exclusive look into Derek M. Ballard's debut graphic novel
"Call Security" will make you giggle, and then maybe cry a bit.
July 31, 2023
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Loki season 2 trailer teases darker storyline, with Loki pulled (painfully) through time
Loki is back, but with higher stakes to face, as shown in the Loki season 2 trailer
July 31, 2023
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Guardians of the Galaxy co-writer Andy Lanning wants to see Nova in the MCU
More Marvel cosmic, please!
July 31, 2023
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Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, American Booksellers Association, and more sue over new Texas rating law
“The Reader Act” is set to require booksellers to rate book based on “current community standards of decency”
July 28, 2023
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What are we at Popverse enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
July 28, 2023
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Jason Aaron on consulting for Taika Waititi’s Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder drew a lot from Jason Aaron's run on Thor, but he also got to chime in on the movie (at least, a little)
July 28, 2023
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US Congressional Popular Arts Caucus: Everything we know about Congressman Robert Garcia's new initiative
Congressman Robert Garcia just launched the Congressional Popular Arts Caucus at San Diego Comic Con this week. Here's everything you need to know about it.
July 27, 2023
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Congressman Robert Garcia on the Popular Arts Caucus, SDCC, and Superman
After his panel at this year's SDCC, Popverse had a chance to chat with Congressman Robert Garcia on his new initiative, his return to SDCC, and more
July 27, 2023
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SDCC 2023: Geeky clothes for geeky women found (and bought) at Elhoffer Design booth
Want a vest that makes you look like a Hobbit (in the best way)?
July 27, 2023
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Congressman Robert Garcia is bringing Free Comic Book Day to the US Capitol
US Congressman Robert Garcia is leading the charge to bring comics - FREE COMICS - to the halls of power in the United States.
July 24, 2023
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The most amazing cosplay from San Diego Comic Con 2023
All the best cosplay at Comic-Con International: San Diego
July 23, 2023
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Chef Duff Goldman bakes Kung Fu Panda almond cookies for fans at San Diego Comic Con
The fan-favorite Chef delighted his fans with his stories (and his baking) at this year's SDCC
July 23, 2023
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No Hollywood? No problem! A vacant hall H leads to a packed (and profitable) show floor for comics & other retailers
This year feels different than other years, exhibitors say
July 23, 2023
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Barbie takes San Diego Comic-Con - through cosplay!
Popverse spotted several Barbies throughout the San Diego Convention Center
July 21, 2023
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SDCC 2023: Funkoville is an entire "town" dedicated to collectibles here on the San Diego show floor
Bigger than ever, the Funkoville booth is not only a pleasure to look at, it's also completely packed
July 20, 2023
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SDCC 2023: Inside the Lodge, a Paramount+ experience with Spongebob, Star Trek, Transformers, 1923, and more
Spongebob, Star Trek, Transformers and more!
July 20, 2023
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SDCC: Blockbuster nostalgia hits San Diego Comic Con with two major booths inspired by the video store
Both Funko and Lego have Blockbuster-themed booths at San Diego Comic Con this year
July 20, 2023
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Barbie will feature a joke about the Snyder Cut
No, the Snyder Cut has not faded from public conversation. It's still alive-- apparently even in Barbieland.
July 19, 2023
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Finally, the My Favorite Thing is Monsters sequel has a release date
Yes, My Favorite Thing is Monsters Book 2 is on its way
July 19, 2023
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Follow along live!SDCC 2023: DC's World of Metropolis panel flies Superman to Comic Con
Joshua Williamson, Sina Grace, and Phillip Kennedy Johnson are at San Diego Comic Con 2023 for an all-Superman panel.
July 18, 2023
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How our Wonder Woman Gal Gadot was almost in Margot Robbie's Barbie
The Wonder Woman actress would fit in perfectly as Barbie, Robbie says
July 18, 2023
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Barbie vs. Oppenheimer: What are you seeing this week?
July 21 will see two highly anticipated movies hit theaters. Which movie do you plan to watch first?
July 17, 2023
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SDCC: Sleepy San Diego gets ready for a busy week
Downtown San Diego has a new coat of paint... well wrap, on a lot of familiar buildings.
July 17, 2023
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What are we at Popverse enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
July 14, 2023
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Read an exclusive excerpt from Frontera, the supernatural borderland adventure out next week
Frontera follows a teenager’s journey back to the United States-- and the ghost who helps him along the way
July 14, 2023
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Good Omens 2: Everything we know about the second installment of the apocalypse-based show
Trailers, posters, plot, here's your guide to everything you need to know about Good Omens 2
July 13, 2023
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Superman: Legacy adds three new heroes, and James Gunn teases even more for the new DCU
Guy Gardner, Mister Terrific, and Hawkgirl have arrived in the new cinematic DC Universe, and they're not alone
July 12, 2023
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Captain Laserhawk: Blood Dragon Remix to get a hardcover behind-the-scenes art book
Dark Horse Books and Ubisoft are joining forces to bring to fans Captain Laserhawk: Blood Dragon Remix -- The Art of the Animated Series
July 11, 2023
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What are we at Popverse enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
July 07, 2023
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Cat Convention: A Bandai-led cat-themed booth coming to San Diego Comic Con
Everyone likes cats, so everyone should like their favorite characters as cats.
July 05, 2023
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Tom Cruise has announced his Barbenheimer marathon order
The Mission: Impossible actor will be watching both Barbie and Oppenheimer movies, but in which order?
July 05, 2023
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Anime Expo 2023: Long lines, cool cosplay, and exciting booths in LA
Popverse is wrapping up our time at Anime Expo 2023, and here are our thoughts about this year's event.
July 04, 2023
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Anime Expo 2023: Popverse is making its AX debut this weekend!
Popverse will be boots on the ground at Anime Expo this year
July 03, 2023
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DC's Harley Quinn, Joker, and the Suicide Squad are starring in their own anime
DC is partnering with a major Japanese studio for a Suicide Squad anime
July 03, 2023
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Anime Expo's 2024 dates are revealed (and they are later than you would expect)
The dates for Anime Expo 2024 have been announced
July 02, 2023
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Anime Expo: What to eat near the Los Angeles Convention Center
In from out of town? A local wanting to try a new place? Check out our list!
July 02, 2023
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Netflix's Pluto anime adaptation will only be one season
At Anime Expo, producer Masao Maruyama announced that the eight issue season of Pluto will relate the entire story from the manga series
July 02, 2023
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Netflix's Pokémon Concierge gets its leading lady - and what her role will be
Japanese actress Non will be taking on the role of Haru, a concierge at a resort for Pokémon
July 01, 2023
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Popverse celebrates Pride!
Check out all the Pride-related pieces Popverse has published so far, and expect more to be added all month long
June 30, 2023
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What are we all enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
June 30, 2023
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Family Style: Thien Pham on the "nervewracking" aspect of publishing a personal story
Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam is available now
June 30, 2023
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"It's just been a thrill": Jim Cheung on seeing members of the Young Avengers assemble in the MCU
Slowly but surely, this new team seems to be coming together
June 28, 2023
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Superman writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson joins Enter the Popverse to talk about the Man of Steel
Nothing like a bit of Super-energy to start off your weekend
June 28, 2023
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Roaming is a love letter to the painful parts of growing up
Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki's newest graphic novel captures what it's like to be an adolescent in a new city
June 26, 2023
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What are we all at Popverse enjoying this weekend?
The TV, movies, and comics that the Popverse team is planning on checking out this weekend
June 23, 2023
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Barbie skates: Now available for the most stylish of Barbie fans
You too, can skate like Barbie, with a pair of licensed Impala x Barbie rollerblades
June 20, 2023
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Our Flag Means Death writer attends Our Flag Means Strike event through felt-portation
Zayre Ferrer showed up to strike in a unique way
June 16, 2023
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The son of manga legend Osamu Tezuka is using AI (and human creators) to continue Tezuka's classic manga Black Jack
Tezuka Productions to produce new "AI x Human" made chapter of Osamu Tezuka's Black Jack
June 12, 2023
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Barry Windsor-Smith home and recovering after stroke and eight days in ICU
News of Windsor-Smith's hospital stay was shared on the artist's Facebook page
June 12, 2023
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Magic, mermaids, and misunderstood characters: Kat Leyh chats about her graphic novels
The cartoonist behind Snapdragon and Thirsty Memaids chats about her stories, style, and more
June 09, 2023
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It's official: Marvel is relaunching its Ultimate Universe
23 years after it was born (and 6 years after it died), Marvel's Ultimate Universe returns
June 08, 2023
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Alan Scott wasn't always the Green Lantern; a DC Pride: Through the Years sneak peek
Check out two pages from the only original story in next week's DC Pride: Through the Years
June 08, 2023
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The goals of Scholastic's pioneering Graphix imprint, according to its founder/publisher David Saylor
Scholastic's David Saylor chats how Graphix has always prioritized stories by cartoonists
June 08, 2023
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