DC Entertainment FeaturesUpcoming new DC Movies and TV Shows: From Superman on the big screen to new animated Batman on the small screen (and Lanterns on HBO!)Batman, Superman, Green Lantern.... All this and Kite Man, too. Hell Yeah!June 26, 2024Graeme McMillanGuidesTop 7 Robins from DC Comics, ranked from Batman's best to worst!Ranking all the Robins of the Batman family from worst to bestJune 25, 2024Ashley V. RobinsonGuidesThe Best DC Comics superhero live-action series ever, ranked from the best show to the worst!From The Adventures of Superman in 1952 to Superman & Lois in 2024, we're covering every TV show based on a DC ComicJune 25, 2024Grant DeArmittGuidesAll 34 DC Comics' animated series, ranked from best to worst!We rank every DC Comics related cartoon! 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We think so (and hope so)Did a 1994 DC ad in Wizard Magazine inspire one of the most iconic looks in rock n’ roll history?April 18, 2024Pierce LydonFeaturesWatchmen release date: When is the animated adaptation of the iconic comic coming out?The film was first announced at San Diego Comic-ConApril 05, 2024Trent CannonFeaturesTom King opens up about the creation of DC's Trinity, daughter of Wonder WomanHow an unused babysitting story led to the creation of Wonder Woman’s daughter.April 04, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesSuperman cosplayers react to James Gunn's Superman chest symbol revealWatch the reactions and insights in this super-fun video captured by Popverse's Ashley Victoria Robinson!March 04, 2024Ashley V. 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Here's how to catch up with the Clown Prince of Crime.December 04, 2023Mason DowneyFeaturesSpoilers!Batman and the Joker’s latest showdown invalidates a DC classicAs a new Batman story continues from the ashes of The Gotham War, it makes one popular DC story is no longer canonNovember 07, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesTitans: Beast World will set up a new "status quo for the DC Universe" going forwardWriter Tom Taylor gives the Titans their biggest challenge yet in DC’s upcoming crossover eventNovember 01, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!Aquaman 2: How DC Comics' tie-in comic sets up Aquaman and the Lost KingdomAhead of the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, DC has released a tie-in prequel that bridges the gap between movies with crucial story progressionOctober 31, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesBatman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Ending explainedBatman/Catwoman: The Gotham War pit the Dark Knight against the Bat-Family. Here’s how DC’s superhero civil war shakes up the Batman mythosOctober 31, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!Ram V’s existential approach to BatmanAs Ram V’s Detective Comics run continues, he speaks directly to Batman’s trauma and identity in a raw emotional sceneOctober 24, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesGotham War: Why Batman and Catwoman could never truly stay enemiesAs the DC crossover event Gotham War nears its conclusion, the Dark Knight and Catwoman have an overdue one-on-oneOctober 17, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesInside Mark Waid's massive DC plans (and they're only getting bigger)Over one year since returning to DC Comics, Mark Waid unveils his growing plans in an interview with PopverseOctober 11, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!Superman goes to therapy (and it's about time)Superman may be the most indestructible hero in the DCU, but even he has to be honest about his mental health. Here's how Superman: Lost addresses the pressures of saving the dayOctober 10, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesLiveblog!Follow DC Comics' Multiverse panel live from NYCC 2023!Want to hear the announcements from the Elsewhere in the DC Multiverse panel as they're happening? Follow along here.October 08, 2023Pierce LydonFeaturesSpoilers!DC's Peacemaker Tries Hard! ending explainedAs Peacemaker Tries Hard! comes a close, here’s how the series evokes James Gunn’s DC projects while leaning into ‘80s action and comedyOctober 03, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSuperman: How Clark Kent’s day job is his most under-appreciated assetClark Kent’s professional career is an overlooked part of the Superman mythos. Here’s how DC is fixing that.September 26, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesWonder Woman: The DCU’s ultimate warrior becomes an enemy of the stateWonder Woman has always had a rebellious streak in her. Here’s how this makes her public enemy number oneSeptember 19, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesGreen Lantern: Why Sinestro is DC’s most criminally underused villainAs DC plans its future for film and television, Sinestro could finally break from obscurity as a larger threatSeptember 12, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesMeet DC's newest Batman villain, CrytoonAs Rafael Grampá readies the eagerly anticipated miniseries Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham and its new villains, he spotlights the lead foe CrytoonSeptember 07, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesDC's Robin is now an A.I., as Ultraman creators revamp the Batman family in Justice BusterAs DC partners with Kodansha to reimagine its biggest characters in manga, Eiichi Shimizu unveils Batman: Justice Buster in an interview with PopverseSeptember 06, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!DC is launching a buzzy new hero with ties to the Golden AgeThe DC Universe boasts a wide bench of generational heroes, and the next wave is already hereSeptember 05, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilersMarvel's Civil War done right: Batman and Catwoman collide in the DC event Gotham WarGotham War pits Batman and Catwoman in a bitter battle that splits the Bat-Family, employing themes from several classic Marvel storiesSeptember 05, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesDC's Knight Terrors ending explained: How the crossover event goes beyond the nightmaresThe 2023 crossover event Knight Terrors carries steep consequences for DC's heroes beyond scary dreams. Here's the story's bigger impact.August 29, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!DC's Raven and the Teen titans need to move on from her evil dadRaven is a fan-favorite staple on the Titans. Here’s why she deserves to leave her evil father’s shadow for good.August 22, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesArrowverse rises?: The cast of Arrow speculates on a potential revivalThe cast of Arrow recently spoke about the possibility of their show returning for another season.August 18, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesSupergirl: Superman's cousin's tangled history and bright futureAfter decades of convoluted history, Supergirl is poised to become bigger than ever. Here's the long road to Supergirl's resurgence.August 15, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesAquaman: How to watch Jason Momoa’s ocean-based superhero in release and chronological orderWant to get started on watching the DCEU’s Aquaman? Here’s how to do it!August 14, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesSuperman: How the Daily Planet changed the superhero gameThe Daily Planet is more than a staple in the Superman mythos - it's also a foundational trope in the superhero genreAugust 08, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSuperman: How to watch all of of the Man of Steel's live-action movies and TV shows in chronological or release orderHow to make sense of all the Supermen, all the Superman series, and all the great stories of the live-action SupermanAugust 05, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: A Batman western, an all-new Outsiders, and more announced during DC's Gotham City panelDC is bringing its own Batfamily to San Diego Comic Con 2023, with guests like Tom King, Tini Howard, Ram V and more.August 01, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesHarley Quinn: How Dr. Harleen Quinzel went from background character to become a pillar of the modern DC UniverseWith a new season of her hit animated series and growing role in comics and on-screen, the DCU is effectively Harley Quinn’s world to conquerJuly 25, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesWonder Woman: How to watch all of Diana's live-action projects in chronological and release orderWonder Woman is one of the biggest characters in the DCU. Here’s how to watch all Diana Prince’s memorable live-action appearances in orderJuly 24, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesDC Studios is developing Watchmen and Crisis on Infinite Earths animated feature filmsThe movies adapting landmark comic books were announced at San Diego Comic Con 2023.July 23, 2023Grant DeArmittFeaturesSDCC 2023: Where in the world is Popverse at San Diego?Popverse is all over San Diego Comic-Con - in fact, here's where you can meet us!July 19, 2023Chris ArrantFeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: DC's World of Metropolis panel flies Superman to Comic ConJoshua Williamson, Sina Grace, and Phillip Kennedy Johnson are at San Diego Comic Con 2023 for an all-Superman panel.July 18, 2023Tiffany BabbFeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: The Dawn of DC is here, but not before some Knight TerrorsDC is bringing Joshua Williamson, Jeremy Adams, and Dennis Culver to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk this year's company-wide crossover Knight Terrors.July 18, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: A bright future for superheroes in the Dawn of DC panelRam V, Joshua Williamson, Tom King and more head to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk about the gleaming future of DC's superheroes.July 18, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesThe coming of Hawkgirl: The Superman: Legacy hero gets the well-deserved spotlightWith a new comic series and her silver screen debut in Superman: Legacy, here’s everything you need to know about HawkgirlJuly 18, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!How DC's Grifter became the last action hero of the WIldstorm eraWildStorm continues to grow within the DCU, with Grifter leading the charge in a tragically unique way in the pages of WildC.A.T.sJuly 11, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesWhat happens when a movie/tv superhero needs to use the bathroom?The Shazamily shares their difficulties with using the bathroom in superhero costumesJuly 08, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesSpoilers!Batman's biggest foe is the Joker, but the Joker's biggest foe is... a 9-5 office jobThe Joker's biggest fear isn't Batman - it's an office job, and he's doing just that now at DCJuly 04, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesEvil revisited: Tom King and Mitch Gerads reimagine the Joker’s murderous debutReuniting for Batman: The Brave and the Bold, King and Gerads double down on the Joker as DC’s most terrifying villainJune 27, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesBlack Adam writer Christopher Priest says Warner Bros. Discovery had heavy input - even on the jokesChristopher Priest reflects on the themes and behind-the-scenes challenges in bringing the Black Adam maxi-series to lifeJune 21, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesThe hierarchy of power in the DC universe has just changed in DC's Black Adam finale.As the Black Adam maxi-series comes to an end, Christopher Priest shares the themes behind the storyJune 20, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesChange in perspective: Why Nightwing is DC’s most experimental comicAs Nightwing presents readers with a first-person perspective interlude, the title exemplifies what mainstream superhero comics can beJune 20, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesThe rise of the Wall: Behind Amanda Waller’s Dawn of DC villainous turnHere’s how Amanda Waller steadily transformed from conflicted ally into the biggest villain in the DCUJune 13, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesGive peace a chance: Behind the reinvention of PeacemakerAs Peacemaker Tries Hard! channels James Gunn’s take on antihero, here’s the story of the character’s surprise evolutionJune 06, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesA light in the darkness: The renewed relevance of Alan ScottDC Pride makes the original Green Lantern Alan Scott a bigger inspiration to a new generation of heroes ahead of his new seriesMay 30, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesFrom Dead Boy Detectives to Nightmare Country: Where the Sandman Universe is nowAs The Sandman Universe: Dead Boy Detectives ends, here’s how Sandman endures in comics 35 years since its debutMay 23, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesA magical partnership: Evan Narcisse & Charles Stewart III talk Static Team-Up: AnansiIn an interview with Popverse, Evan Narcisse and Charles Stewart III talk reimagining a superhero team-up from Static Shock for comics for the first timeMay 16, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!Speed kills: How Titans continues Wally West’s string of tragediesThe new Titans series kicks off with a shocking murder and the return of Wally West’s rough patch. Here's how Wally can't just catch a break.May 16, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!Death in DC: Inside DC’s new magic trick for superhero deathsSuperhero death and resurrection is a staple to the genre, with DC relying on a recurring trope to take heroes off the boardMay 09, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!DC’s Knight Terrors: Everything you need to know about the upcoming DC event as spelled out with Free Comic Book DayDC Comics’ biggest Free Comic Book Day release is a special prologue to Knight Terrors. Here’s how it sets the tone for this summer’s event.May 06, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesWatch the Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, and John Glover reunite and reminisce about the fondly-remembered DC Superman showKristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, Michael Rosenbaum and John Glover talked about Smallville at the C2E2 2023, and you can watch it live like you were there!May 03, 2023Grant DeArmittFeaturesKnight Terrors: DC's lead writer Joshua Williamson dives into the superhero horror event of the summerIn an interview with Popverse, Joshua Williamson provides a sneak peek at the upcoming DC crossover event Knight Terrors and its FCBD prologue.May 02, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesThrough the looking glass: Batman’s odyssey through the multiverse finally brings him homeDC marks Batman’s 900th issue with a multiversal celebration of the Dark Knight’s extensively varied legacyMay 02, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesIs this the end of DC's animated movie division? 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Here’s how.April 19, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesDCeased: How DC's zombie epic shined a darker light on the DC UniverseDCeased, the popular horror reimagining of the DC Universe reaches its end. Here’s the story behind the successful set of stories.April 18, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesA new Superman series is coming from Mark Waid, Bryan Hitch, and DC's 17 & up imprintSuperman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor revisits the time travel twists of the first movie to save his greatest foeApril 13, 2023Chris ArrantFeaturesA Batman for the people: Why the Dark Knight will never be a working class heroWhile Batman is the most recognizable human superhero in the DCU, he is far from the Justice League’s most relatableApril 11, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesJoker’s wild: The Clown Prince of Crime has just received a terrifying cosmic upgradeAs Batman tries to escape from an alternate DCU, the Joker has become a threat for the entire DC Omniverse.April 04, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesUnstoppably odd: Behind the Doom Patrol’s return to the spotlightThe Doom Patrol is back at the forefront of the DCU with the new series Unstoppable Doom Patrol. Here’s why their resurgence was a long time coming.March 28, 2023Sam StoneNewsDCeased: War of the Undead Gods exclusive finale preview offers the heroes a rare breatherDCeased: War of the Undead Gods closes out the entire DCeased saga and its apocalyptic vision of the DCU. Here is Popverse's exclusive sneak peek of the final issue.March 22, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesDirty blue: Behind the modern tragedy of GCPD: The Blue WallGCPD: The Blue Wall presents a somber look at policing in DCU. Here’s how the miniseries raises the bitter sociopolitical questions.March 21, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!Friends and lovers: Are Spoiler and Batgirl Gotham’s next big couple?As Stephanie Brown and Cassandra Cain work together, has the superhero duo found a new kind of dynamic?March 14, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesWhy doesn't Shazam work as a comic book character?Shazam has been around for almost as long as Superman but he's never enjoyed much success. Why is that? And how do we fix it?March 13, 2023Jim McDermottFeaturesWorlds collide!How the Joker brings Spider-Man back to the DCUAs the Joker continues his cross-country odyssey, he makes a direct reference to Marvel’s webslinger in another unofficial crossover between universes.March 07, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesHow Bruce Campbell gave DC's war hero Sgt. Rock his groove backDC Horror’s miniseries Sgt. Rock vs. the Army of the Dead not only revives DC’s biggest war comics character but makes him the most relevant he’s been in years.March 03, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesLend me your energy! How Batman vs. Robin evokes Dragon Ball’s ultimate attackWith all hope seemingly lost against the demon Nezha, Robin uses a surprising technique echoing Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball to save the day.March 02, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!The Lazarus effect: How Batman vs. Robin eliminates a DCU stapleBatman vs. Robin provides the full ending to Lazarus Planet with a drastic change for the DCU.March 01, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesA kiss before dying: How Tom King and Greg Smallwood redefined Christopher Chance within the DC Universe.Tom King and Greg Smallwood's acclaimed maxi-series The Human Target has come to an end. Here's how the series redefined Christopher Chance within the DC Universe.February 28, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesThe DC universes across comics, TV, and movies are changing big this year - and once again, the Flash is to thank (or is it blame?)The Flash is one of the DCU’s greatest heroes but he can never seem to stop interfering with the timeline, no matter what medium he’s running through.February 28, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesTrouble with the curve: The evolution of Nightwing’s prodigious posteriorOf all the heroes and villains in the DC Universe, Nightwing has been recognized as having the best butt in the game. Here’s how Dick Grayson gained his well-rounded reputation.February 27, 2023Sam StoneFeatures"I wanted to write about real issues": Barbara Slate talks Ms. Liz, Angel Love, and the Mueller ReportBarbara Slate chats about her long career from feminist greeting cards to a comics adaptation of the Mueller ReportFebruary 22, 2023Tiffany BabbFeaturesFailure to launch: Supergirl and Robin’s disastrous first date has deeper consequencesRobin and Supergirl finally go on a date together, but, as bad as the date goes, it signals something more important for the DCU timeline.February 22, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!Reign of the Supermen: Behind the DC Universe's growing men and women of tomorrowWhile Superman may be one of the strongest characters in the DCU, he's far from alone. Here are all the Superman analogues and pastiches currently active in the DCU.February 14, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesPower couple: How Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy gave DC its best love story in decadesHarley Quinn and Poison Ivy are back together, proving themselves as the healthiest superhero couple to come out of Gotham City.February 09, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesDC’s glass ceiling shattered: How the Dawn of DC steps up for Lois Lane, Renee Montoya, and Iris WestThe Dawn of DC has marked a bold, hopeful future for the DC Universe, with its women stepping into overdue leadership roles, no longer relegated to simple supporting roles.January 31, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesThe coming of Superman: Joshua Williamson & Jamal Campbell take us inside DC's relaunch of its flagship titleWith DC relaunching the main Superman ongoing series this February, Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell set the stage for their epic story in a Popverse interview.January 27, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!The DC Comics timeline: How DC just re-framed its history along a canonical historyFrom Year One to … well.. YEAR NOW, let's get a better idea of the in-story DC timelineJanuary 24, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesLazarus rising: Mark Waid launches 2023 with DC’s Lazarus PlanetThe first DC crossover event of 2023 is here with Lazarus Planet. Creator Mark Waid discusses the cataclysmic opening issue for sweeping storyline.January 23, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilersPower shift: How Batman: Fortress introduces a very different Dark Knight of SteelGary Whitta and Darick Robertson’s Batman: Fortress stands completed, with its heist on the Fortress of Solitude ending with a drastically altered balance of power.January 18, 2023Sam StonePage 1 of 2
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FeaturesSpoilers!DC is launching a buzzy new hero with ties to the Golden AgeThe DC Universe boasts a wide bench of generational heroes, and the next wave is already hereSeptember 05, 2023Sam Stone
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FeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: A Batman western, an all-new Outsiders, and more announced during DC's Gotham City panelDC is bringing its own Batfamily to San Diego Comic Con 2023, with guests like Tom King, Tini Howard, Ram V and more.August 01, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesHarley Quinn: How Dr. Harleen Quinzel went from background character to become a pillar of the modern DC UniverseWith a new season of her hit animated series and growing role in comics and on-screen, the DCU is effectively Harley Quinn’s world to conquerJuly 25, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesWonder Woman: How to watch all of Diana's live-action projects in chronological and release orderWonder Woman is one of the biggest characters in the DCU. Here’s how to watch all Diana Prince’s memorable live-action appearances in orderJuly 24, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesDC Studios is developing Watchmen and Crisis on Infinite Earths animated feature filmsThe movies adapting landmark comic books were announced at San Diego Comic Con 2023.July 23, 2023Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesSDCC 2023: Where in the world is Popverse at San Diego?Popverse is all over San Diego Comic-Con - in fact, here's where you can meet us!July 19, 2023Chris Arrant
FeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: DC's World of Metropolis panel flies Superman to Comic ConJoshua Williamson, Sina Grace, and Phillip Kennedy Johnson are at San Diego Comic Con 2023 for an all-Superman panel.July 18, 2023Tiffany Babb
FeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: The Dawn of DC is here, but not before some Knight TerrorsDC is bringing Joshua Williamson, Jeremy Adams, and Dennis Culver to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk this year's company-wide crossover Knight Terrors.July 18, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: A bright future for superheroes in the Dawn of DC panelRam V, Joshua Williamson, Tom King and more head to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk about the gleaming future of DC's superheroes.July 18, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesThe coming of Hawkgirl: The Superman: Legacy hero gets the well-deserved spotlightWith a new comic series and her silver screen debut in Superman: Legacy, here’s everything you need to know about HawkgirlJuly 18, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilers!How DC's Grifter became the last action hero of the WIldstorm eraWildStorm continues to grow within the DCU, with Grifter leading the charge in a tragically unique way in the pages of WildC.A.T.sJuly 11, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesWhat happens when a movie/tv superhero needs to use the bathroom?The Shazamily shares their difficulties with using the bathroom in superhero costumesJuly 08, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesSpoilers!Batman's biggest foe is the Joker, but the Joker's biggest foe is... a 9-5 office jobThe Joker's biggest fear isn't Batman - it's an office job, and he's doing just that now at DCJuly 04, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesEvil revisited: Tom King and Mitch Gerads reimagine the Joker’s murderous debutReuniting for Batman: The Brave and the Bold, King and Gerads double down on the Joker as DC’s most terrifying villainJune 27, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesBlack Adam writer Christopher Priest says Warner Bros. Discovery had heavy input - even on the jokesChristopher Priest reflects on the themes and behind-the-scenes challenges in bringing the Black Adam maxi-series to lifeJune 21, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesThe hierarchy of power in the DC universe has just changed in DC's Black Adam finale.As the Black Adam maxi-series comes to an end, Christopher Priest shares the themes behind the storyJune 20, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesChange in perspective: Why Nightwing is DC’s most experimental comicAs Nightwing presents readers with a first-person perspective interlude, the title exemplifies what mainstream superhero comics can beJune 20, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesThe rise of the Wall: Behind Amanda Waller’s Dawn of DC villainous turnHere’s how Amanda Waller steadily transformed from conflicted ally into the biggest villain in the DCUJune 13, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesGive peace a chance: Behind the reinvention of PeacemakerAs Peacemaker Tries Hard! channels James Gunn’s take on antihero, here’s the story of the character’s surprise evolutionJune 06, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesA light in the darkness: The renewed relevance of Alan ScottDC Pride makes the original Green Lantern Alan Scott a bigger inspiration to a new generation of heroes ahead of his new seriesMay 30, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesFrom Dead Boy Detectives to Nightmare Country: Where the Sandman Universe is nowAs The Sandman Universe: Dead Boy Detectives ends, here’s how Sandman endures in comics 35 years since its debutMay 23, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesA magical partnership: Evan Narcisse & Charles Stewart III talk Static Team-Up: AnansiIn an interview with Popverse, Evan Narcisse and Charles Stewart III talk reimagining a superhero team-up from Static Shock for comics for the first timeMay 16, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilers!Speed kills: How Titans continues Wally West’s string of tragediesThe new Titans series kicks off with a shocking murder and the return of Wally West’s rough patch. Here's how Wally can't just catch a break.May 16, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilers!Death in DC: Inside DC’s new magic trick for superhero deathsSuperhero death and resurrection is a staple to the genre, with DC relying on a recurring trope to take heroes off the boardMay 09, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilers!DC’s Knight Terrors: Everything you need to know about the upcoming DC event as spelled out with Free Comic Book DayDC Comics’ biggest Free Comic Book Day release is a special prologue to Knight Terrors. Here’s how it sets the tone for this summer’s event.May 06, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesWatch the Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, and John Glover reunite and reminisce about the fondly-remembered DC Superman showKristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, Michael Rosenbaum and John Glover talked about Smallville at the C2E2 2023, and you can watch it live like you were there!May 03, 2023Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesKnight Terrors: DC's lead writer Joshua Williamson dives into the superhero horror event of the summerIn an interview with Popverse, Joshua Williamson provides a sneak peek at the upcoming DC crossover event Knight Terrors and its FCBD prologue.May 02, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesThrough the looking glass: Batman’s odyssey through the multiverse finally brings him homeDC marks Batman’s 900th issue with a multiversal celebration of the Dark Knight’s extensively varied legacyMay 02, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesIs this the end of DC's animated movie division? Prominent director says Gunn and Safran haven't been greenlighting anythingDoes the DC Universe direct-to-video film series have a future under Gunn and Safran’s DC Studios?April 25, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesA team-up of godly proportions: How Revenge of the Gods brought Wonder Woman and Shazam togetherThough Lazarus Planet may have ended in February, its larger impact is felt in the miniseries Revenge of the GodsApril 25, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesJames Gunn, some of DCEU's past creators deserve your praise, not your dismissalJames Gunn saying DC gave away its IP "for a smile" is an appalling dimissal of the talent and success behind the Arrowverse and other DC properties.April 24, 2023Jim McDermott
FeaturesTitans together: Tom Taylor and Nicola Scott mix bombastic stakes and intimate action for TitansWith the Titans officially the biggest team in the DCU, Tom Taylor and Nicola Scott up the ante while keeping the stakes close to home.April 22, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesAs the DCeased saga ends, Tom Taylor reveals all in spoiler-filled interviewAs DCeased: War of the Undead Gods ends the horror-fueled take on the DCU, creator Tom Taylor reflects on saga’s conclusionApril 21, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesInside DC's shadowy new superhero team the Vigil with Ram VAhead of its series launch this May, Ram V declassifies The Vigil, DC’s latest superhero team title and its unique mission across the DCU.April 19, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilers!Superman: How DC has changed the Man of Steel's legacy with a new comic book seriesThe first arc of Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell’s Superman run celebrates the Superman mythos while exploring a new frontier. Here’s how.April 19, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesDCeased: How DC's zombie epic shined a darker light on the DC UniverseDCeased, the popular horror reimagining of the DC Universe reaches its end. Here’s the story behind the successful set of stories.April 18, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesA new Superman series is coming from Mark Waid, Bryan Hitch, and DC's 17 & up imprintSuperman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor revisits the time travel twists of the first movie to save his greatest foeApril 13, 2023Chris Arrant
FeaturesA Batman for the people: Why the Dark Knight will never be a working class heroWhile Batman is the most recognizable human superhero in the DCU, he is far from the Justice League’s most relatableApril 11, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesJoker’s wild: The Clown Prince of Crime has just received a terrifying cosmic upgradeAs Batman tries to escape from an alternate DCU, the Joker has become a threat for the entire DC Omniverse.April 04, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesUnstoppably odd: Behind the Doom Patrol’s return to the spotlightThe Doom Patrol is back at the forefront of the DCU with the new series Unstoppable Doom Patrol. Here’s why their resurgence was a long time coming.March 28, 2023Sam Stone
NewsDCeased: War of the Undead Gods exclusive finale preview offers the heroes a rare breatherDCeased: War of the Undead Gods closes out the entire DCeased saga and its apocalyptic vision of the DCU. Here is Popverse's exclusive sneak peek of the final issue.March 22, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesDirty blue: Behind the modern tragedy of GCPD: The Blue WallGCPD: The Blue Wall presents a somber look at policing in DCU. Here’s how the miniseries raises the bitter sociopolitical questions.March 21, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilers!Friends and lovers: Are Spoiler and Batgirl Gotham’s next big couple?As Stephanie Brown and Cassandra Cain work together, has the superhero duo found a new kind of dynamic?March 14, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesWhy doesn't Shazam work as a comic book character?Shazam has been around for almost as long as Superman but he's never enjoyed much success. Why is that? And how do we fix it?March 13, 2023Jim McDermott
FeaturesWorlds collide!How the Joker brings Spider-Man back to the DCUAs the Joker continues his cross-country odyssey, he makes a direct reference to Marvel’s webslinger in another unofficial crossover between universes.March 07, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesHow Bruce Campbell gave DC's war hero Sgt. Rock his groove backDC Horror’s miniseries Sgt. Rock vs. the Army of the Dead not only revives DC’s biggest war comics character but makes him the most relevant he’s been in years.March 03, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesLend me your energy! How Batman vs. Robin evokes Dragon Ball’s ultimate attackWith all hope seemingly lost against the demon Nezha, Robin uses a surprising technique echoing Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball to save the day.March 02, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilers!The Lazarus effect: How Batman vs. Robin eliminates a DCU stapleBatman vs. Robin provides the full ending to Lazarus Planet with a drastic change for the DCU.March 01, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesA kiss before dying: How Tom King and Greg Smallwood redefined Christopher Chance within the DC Universe.Tom King and Greg Smallwood's acclaimed maxi-series The Human Target has come to an end. Here's how the series redefined Christopher Chance within the DC Universe.February 28, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesThe DC universes across comics, TV, and movies are changing big this year - and once again, the Flash is to thank (or is it blame?)The Flash is one of the DCU’s greatest heroes but he can never seem to stop interfering with the timeline, no matter what medium he’s running through.February 28, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesTrouble with the curve: The evolution of Nightwing’s prodigious posteriorOf all the heroes and villains in the DC Universe, Nightwing has been recognized as having the best butt in the game. Here’s how Dick Grayson gained his well-rounded reputation.February 27, 2023Sam Stone
Features"I wanted to write about real issues": Barbara Slate talks Ms. Liz, Angel Love, and the Mueller ReportBarbara Slate chats about her long career from feminist greeting cards to a comics adaptation of the Mueller ReportFebruary 22, 2023Tiffany Babb
FeaturesFailure to launch: Supergirl and Robin’s disastrous first date has deeper consequencesRobin and Supergirl finally go on a date together, but, as bad as the date goes, it signals something more important for the DCU timeline.February 22, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilers!Reign of the Supermen: Behind the DC Universe's growing men and women of tomorrowWhile Superman may be one of the strongest characters in the DCU, he's far from alone. Here are all the Superman analogues and pastiches currently active in the DCU.February 14, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesPower couple: How Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy gave DC its best love story in decadesHarley Quinn and Poison Ivy are back together, proving themselves as the healthiest superhero couple to come out of Gotham City.February 09, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesDC’s glass ceiling shattered: How the Dawn of DC steps up for Lois Lane, Renee Montoya, and Iris WestThe Dawn of DC has marked a bold, hopeful future for the DC Universe, with its women stepping into overdue leadership roles, no longer relegated to simple supporting roles.January 31, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesThe coming of Superman: Joshua Williamson & Jamal Campbell take us inside DC's relaunch of its flagship titleWith DC relaunching the main Superman ongoing series this February, Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell set the stage for their epic story in a Popverse interview.January 27, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilers!The DC Comics timeline: How DC just re-framed its history along a canonical historyFrom Year One to … well.. YEAR NOW, let's get a better idea of the in-story DC timelineJanuary 24, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesLazarus rising: Mark Waid launches 2023 with DC’s Lazarus PlanetThe first DC crossover event of 2023 is here with Lazarus Planet. Creator Mark Waid discusses the cataclysmic opening issue for sweeping storyline.January 23, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilersPower shift: How Batman: Fortress introduces a very different Dark Knight of SteelGary Whitta and Darick Robertson’s Batman: Fortress stands completed, with its heist on the Fortress of Solitude ending with a drastically altered balance of power.January 18, 2023Sam Stone