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Meet Popverse's new staff writer, Grant DeArmitt
Popverse is entering year 2 with a new staff writer (and old face): Grant DeArmitt
July 03, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
One company has revolutionized comic con snacking...
...as long as you like popcorn
June 21, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
Todd McFarlane is working with Marvel again (just not how you might expect)
McFarlane Toys has partnered with Marvel for a new line of posed figures based on iconic artwork (including Todd's, of course)
May 24, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Here's how (and when) to get New York Comic Con 2024 tickets... and how to get them early
It's time to get your ticket to the biggest comic con in North America - NYCC 2024.
May 15, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
C2E2 2023: Watch most of the big panels on VOD, read the biggest news, and more thanks to Popverse
It's time to make our way to Chicago for one of our favorite comic conventions
May 08, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Sonny Angels: What is this baby toy and why are they now SNL famous?
Dua Lipa has helped make Sonny Angels even more famous. But what are they?
May 08, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
Meet Popverse's new editor, Graeme McMillan
Wait, what? Graeme McMillan is becoming a bigger part of Popverse
May 08, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Follow Funko's C2E2 2024 panel 'Future Flight of Fun' here for news, sneak peeks, and more
Funko has big plans for C2E2 2024, and if you can't make it you can follow here to see what you missed.
April 27, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Funko invites fans to fly the friendly skies at C2E2's "completely immersive" Funko Airways
The Funko booth at C2E2 is a travel destination that doubles as a departure point
April 26, 2024
Veronica Valencia
Features
Funko at C2E2: See what exclusives are landing in Chicago this weekend!
This year's Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo will feature an all-new airline themed Funko interactive experience and, of course, some exclusive merch
April 26, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
News
Chicago, get ready: the C2E2 2025 dates are here
We haven't even celebrated C2E2 2024 yet, and we're already making plans for C2E2 2025
April 24, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
MCM Comic Con and EGX are teaming up for a massive Fall 2024 event in London
The biggest comic con in the UK teams up with the biggest gaming con in the UK for MCM x EGX 2024.
April 23, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
Birmingham, England - prepare for MCM's return in 2024
MCM Comic Con returns to Birmingham this fall.
April 23, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Wait, Chris Evans's brother was in Barbie? Yes, he was!
No one is *just* Ken
April 16, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Want to DM but don't know where to start? Try the Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Masters Guide to Worldbuilding
Join TTRPG experts Liv Kennedy and Zoe Delahunty-Light as they guide you through crafting your own rich world and satisfying dangers
April 05, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Comic con trendwatch: Potions, potions, everywhere
And not a drop to drink (don't drink the potions, friends)
April 02, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Disney's D23 Expo tickets are on sale now!
After 140k people attended 2022's D23 Expo by Disney, the next question is simple: how can we do it again?
March 26, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
Could a Choose Your Own Adventure revival be the other big con trend of 2024?
ECCC 2024 had an eye-catching display that seemingly worked when it came to freeing up those nostalgia dollars
March 11, 2024
Graeme McMillan
News
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
News
Take a small piece of The Big Lebowski home with this checkbook handwritten by Jeff Bridges
We don't think it'll really tie the room together, but it's cool nonetheless.
March 06, 2024
Fran Ruiz
Features
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
Features
Emerald City Comic Con 2024 show floor trends: Dice and plushies
Every convention show floor is different, here's what we saw at ECCC
March 03, 2024
Tiffany Babb
News
Rewatching The Lord of the Rings? Take this Gandalf the White rubber duck with you
If you're going on a long journey, you're going to need a trustworthy companion
March 03, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Gifts from Legend of Zelda's Korok Forest - why you should compliment cosplayers at cons
Popverse's Ashley Victoria Robinson received an beautiful tribute from Link during the first day of ECCC
March 01, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
News
A Hello Kitty Cafe shop chain is coming to United States & Canada, thanks to Sanrio
Soon, you'll be able to get Hello Kitty themed food in more locations!
February 22, 2024
Tiffany Babb
Features
Seattle's ECCC 2024 welcomes Penguin Random House, Oni Press, Clarion West, and more
The full list of exhibitors at the 2024 Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle has been revealed.
January 30, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Highlight VideoRe-live the best of New York Comic Con 2022 with NYCC Insider from Popverse
See the best from the NYCC 2022 show floor, the biggest stages, and backstage with Popverse's NYCC Insider 2022
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was always the alien we wanted to take home with us (and now we can)
This will make you or someone you know's heart light up like E.T.
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Your favorite pop culture franchises can help your mental health with Geek Therapeutics
As comic conventions like New York Comic Con are the crossroads of pop culture and fans, Geek Therapeutics is the intersection of pop culture and fans' minds to help find that inner hero within all of us.
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
JETRO Japan Store brings Japanese creations to American and UK fans online at Amazon
It's never been easier for US and UK customers to buy direct from Japanese artisans
January 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Spend your holiday money on authentic Japanese crafts (without paying the high shipping!) with JAPAN STORE
You can now get some of the best hand-crafted Japanese goods without paying massive overseas shipping costs!
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
From One Piece pirate ships to Gene Ha: empowering the next generation of comic creators
Inside the Asian and Pacific American cultural component of Chicago's C2E2
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Doctor Who: A review of the Fourteenth Doctor Diamond Anniversary Build-A-Bear Bundle
He comes with a sonic!
December 22, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Marvel's long-time executive editor doesn't think cheaper comics will bring in younger readers
And he's got a Spider-Man story from the 90s to prove it
December 13, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Five Nights at Freddy's gift guide 2023: What to get for the animatronic lover in your life
Robes, replica badges, and, sure, maybe an action figure or two are ready to be stuffed in that stocking
December 08, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Funko is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2024 in a big way
The pop culture collectible giant will be bringing a new booth, and exclusives, to the April show
November 28, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Peanuts' Snoopy puffer jacket and my search for Christmas' hottest toy
It's like Lucy and the football, really
November 27, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Snap the boredom away with this golden Black Friday deal on the LEGO Infinity Gauntlet set
You needn't be from Titan to use it.
November 24, 2023
Fran Ruiz
Features
Funko Pop! advent calendars are on sale for Black Friday
These Pocket Pops make it easy to get into the holiday spirit.
November 24, 2023
Trent Cannon
Features
Totoro gift guide: The perfect merch for the Totoro fan in your life
Dad cap supremacy
November 22, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Naruto gift guide: the best and most unique presents for the 2023 holiday season
You won't need to travel to Hidden Leaf Village to get these.
November 22, 2023
Fran Ruiz
News
Two new Star Wars Squishmallows are available online now (and yes, one is Grogu)
These Star Wars Squishmallows are so cute, we can't wait to squish them
November 20, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Watch Hasbro's full London event revealing new GI Joe, Transformers, Ghostbusters, Star Wars, and Marvel products
Hasbro showed off future figures from your favorite franchises, including Marvel Legends, the Star Wars Black Series, and more
November 15, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
News
Netflix's Stranger Things goes kid-friendly with new Fisher-Price Little People sets
The heroes of Hawkins in miniature.
November 07, 2023
Fran Ruiz
News
Funko's third quarter earnings report shows huge losses
The collectible company's attempts to cut product lines and inventory haven't yet translated into profit.
November 03, 2023
Trent Cannon
Features
Funko’s Funmaker Mike Becker gets serious about giving back to the Comic-Con Museum
The third annual Mask-O-Raid presented by Funko helps raise money for its community
October 28, 2023
Illianna Gonzalez-Soto
Features
Chuck E. Cheese is right to take back the Five Nights at Freddy's crown (at least temporarily)
Freddy Fazbear has to respect where he comes from (for Halloween, at least)
October 28, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Five Nights at Freddy's gets sweeter with brand new movie tie-in cookie
Fans will enjoy more than five bites at Freddy's new cookie pizza (Yes, I'm sorry for the pun too)
October 28, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Funko is bringing spooky specials to San Diego for third annual Mask-O-Raid
Funko’s founder Funmaker Mike Becker loves Halloween,and loves San Diego. Thus comes Mask-O-Raid
October 27, 2023
Illianna Gonzalez-Soto
News
Popverse challenges all of London to a pub quiz at this weekend's MCM Comic Con
There may not be an actual pub involved, but the prizes are very real nonetheless
October 26, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Squishmallows and McDonald's are doing a Halloween collab (But you may not be able to get them)
Want the McDonald's Squishmallows? You'll have to travel to get one (for now at least)
October 24, 2023
Fran Ruiz
Features
My Hero Academia becomes Squishmallows
At NYCC My Hero Academia announced it was partnering with Squishmallow on a set of plush dolls
October 14, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Funko spares no expense with its Heavy Metal Halloween-themed area at NYCC
Ghouls with guitars, blacklight Funko Pops, and more at NYCC's Funko booth
October 12, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
See all the Funko exclusives at NYCC 2023 (There are quite a few)
No matter what part of pop culture you love, Funko has something for you at NYCC 2023
October 12, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Masters of the Universe's Skeletor is teaming up with Gary Vee
Mattel and VeeFriends are getting together for a new multi-pack
September 26, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Inside the surprise revival of the Transformers & GI Joe shared universe with Hasbro, Skybound, & Image Comics
A conversation with Hasbro's Michael Kelly about Transformers, G.I. Joe, working with Skybound...and Squirrel Girl?
September 19, 2023
Jim McDermott
News
Spawn creator Todd McFarlane explains it all on Enter the Popverse this week
Want to know how to think like the Image Comics founder?
September 07, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Dragon Con's 2024 dates have been announced
Hope you didn't have any other plans for Labor Day 2024
September 05, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
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
Tiffany Babb
News
Get a snarling Geralt on your shelf thanks to CD PROJEKT RED and Dark Horse Direct
A 6-inch Geralt of Rivia bust from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is on its way
August 24, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Could Masters of the Universe be another Barbie for Mattel?
It would be easy for He-Man to follow the Barbie formula, but that might not be the best idea
August 16, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
DC Comics' architect Joshua Williamson chats Knight Terrors on Enter The Popverse
Enter the Popverse celebrates our first birthday!
August 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Spider-Man's Preeti Chhibber and The Nib's Matt Bors Enter the Popverse
Enter the Popverse welcomes a Spider-Man YA author and one of the world's most popular political cartoonists
August 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
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August 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Daniel Warren Johnson's Transformers #1 ashcan was the hottest book of SDCC 2023
The Energon Universe is off to a good start
July 28, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Touring Nickelodeon's 90s-themed SDCC 2023 booth (and how we avoided being slimed)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Good Burger 2 and more is thrilling fans at San Diego Comic-Con
July 27, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Get ready, the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con dates have been confirmed (and its a busy weekend)
What are you doing in late July 2024, anyway? We're doing Comic-Con International: San Diego
July 24, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
MCM Comic Con: Watch Our Flag Means Death, Star Trek, Yu-Gi-Oh, and other panels from the London May 2023 event!
Our Flag Mean Death and the stars of Witcher, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and more are here at MCM Comic Con
July 24, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
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
Tiffany Babb
News
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
Tiffany Babb
News
The 29 movies that built a better Barbie: Singin' in the Rain, The Godfather, and more
Greta Gerwig lists the movies that influenced her fan-favorite Barbie movie
July 18, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Barbie: Meet the many Barbie variants in the new big screen movie
Forget the multiverse: in Barbie's dream world, there are just variants because there are
July 16, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Does the new movie use Aqua's anthem 'Barbie Girl'? Yes, and No
The answer is more complicated than it might first appear
July 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
SDCC 2023: What to expect at San Diego Comic-Con this year
Everything you need to know about this year's San Diego Comic-Con
July 14, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Comic cons for sports? Two former ReedPop execs are aiming for that with Fanatics & IMG
Former Popverse colleagues Lance Fensterman and Mike Armstrong are getting into the sports busienss
July 13, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
SDCC 2023: The best exclusive merch from this year's San Diego Comic-Con
Your wallet might not thank you for taking a look at this guide to the best merchandise at Comic-Con International: San Diego
July 07, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
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
Tiffany Babb
Features
Come on Barbie, let's go Comic-Con party: Will the movie be coming to San Diego?
There's a adults-only Barbie party coming to San Diego Comic-Con - but possibly even more.
July 05, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Miami! Get ready for the next Florida Supercon, as we have the 2024 FSC dates
Florida Supercon is heading back to Miami next July. Here are the deets.
June 29, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
SDCC 2023: Just how much would it take to go to San Diego Comic-Con?
Hopefully you have a couple thousand dollars handy if you want to attend Comic-Con International: San Diego
June 26, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Washington, DC is declaring June 16 'Awesome Con Day'
Awesome Con is getting an official day in the record books on its 10th anniversary
June 14, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Ms. Marvel co-creator G Willow Wilson joins Enter The Popverse to talk about new creator-owned comic
The Hunger and the Dusk writer & Kamala Khan co-creator G. Willow Wilson is coming to Enter the Popverse
June 06, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Spider-Man Nike: Miles Morales has some new Air Jordans for Across the Spider-Verse (and a stunning Times Square billboard to go with it)
The first Spider-Verse film saw a Air Jordan 1 collab called "Origin Story," now it's time for the next chapter
June 04, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Explore the line between life and death in an exclusive preview of the Black Box Chronicles
The sci-fi anthology is currently nearing the end of its successful Kickstarter campaign
June 01, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Popverse: Year One - our most popular articles, as decided by YOU!
From controversy in comics to cartoons that make you say 'Woooo!', Popverse's first year was great. Here are the most popular news, panels, features, and guides from year one.
May 30, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Spider-lamp! Spider-lamp! Does whatever... a spider can?
As Across The Spider-Verse nears it's debut, it's time to dive deep into Spider-Merch, and we're obsessed with this Spider-Lamp
May 30, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Image Comics ditches Diamond for Lunar to get its comics into comic shops after a 25+ year relationship
Starting this September, Lunar will be the exclusive distributor of Image's single issues
May 24, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Popverse: Year One - the big surprises, the big successes, and the big deals you should know about
It's the first birthday of our tour guide to pop culture, Popverse
May 18, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
We've just made it easier for you to keep up with your favourite things
Spend less time searching for the things you love, and more time reading about them.
May 09, 2023
Craig Munro
News
Bay Area comic convention SiliCon cancels this year's event due to "financial hardship"
Reports indicate one of SiliCon's major financial backers pulled out of this year's event
May 06, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Los Angeles Comic Con boasts it beat all its area competitors to be the biggest in the LA area
Los Angeles Comic Con says it just bested others as the biggest LA-area comic convention around
May 05, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
ReedPop VP (and Popverse co-founder) Mike Armstrong is exiting the company after nearly 14 years
After nearly 14 years, ReedPop's Mike Armstrong is leaving the company
May 04, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
DSTLRY's plans for digital collectible comics isn't NFT or blockchain based, but something new in comics
"There’s no good reason to do it with the negatives of the public blockchain," says David Steinberger
April 20, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Fan Expo St. Louis quietly canceled after nine-year run
As Fan Expo St. Louis closes its doors, St. Louis loses its annual comic convention
April 19, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Comic con on a cruise ship? It's coming in 2024
Comic convention + cruise ship? Imagine it all, especially the cosplay with Comic Con Cruise
April 13, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Full Panel VideoWatch the Skottie Young spotlight panel from C2E2 '23
Creator of I Hate Fairyland Skottie Young was at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023, and you can watch the panel here.
April 05, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Full Panel VideoWatch the voice of Naruto - Maile Flanagan - in her C2E2 spotlight panel
Maile Flanagan, the voice of Naruto, speaks at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023, and you can watch it here.
April 02, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Full Panel VideoWatch the Kevin Eastman spotlight panel from C2E2 '23
Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, speaks at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023, and you can watch it here.
April 01, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
How did the Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves cast prepare? With a D&D campaign, of course!
In a recent interview, writer/director duo John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein revealed the cast spent hours in a D&D session before filming began.
March 28, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
News
WonderCon 2024 dates are announced (and its slightly later next year)
The LA area's big comic convention, WonderCon, is returning in 2024
March 24, 2023
Chris Arrant