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The Wire's David Simon talks about his return to life on the streets with Homicide spin-off graphic novel with Philippe Squarzoni
Homicide goes graphic: an exclusive interview with David Simon and Philippe Squarzoni on their new comic adaptation
January 03, 2024
Zach Rabiroff
News
Robert Kirkman was planning that Transformers reboot surprise years before anyone expected
Duke writer Joshua Williamson explained that the idea of hiding a Transformers revival in plain sight was always the plan
December 29, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
How Babs Tarr found creative freedom
Artist Babs Tarr shares her thoughts on finding happiness in the comic book industry as an independent creator.
December 29, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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G.I. Joe joins the Energon Universe, and Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly chat all about the new Duke
It's "Ultimate G.I. Joe," and that means bad news for the leader of the Joes
December 27, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Do happy readers buy fewer comics?
Writer Joshua Williamson believes so, and he calls it a "hard lesson" from working at DC
December 26, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
The 2023 Christmas and holiday cards from DC, Marvel, and more
Christmas-time is here.
December 22, 2023
Chris Arrant
Guides
You voted - here are Popverse readers' best comics of 2023
Here are your top picks for comics this year
December 22, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Poll: Should Jason Todd live or die?
In celebration for the new Death in the Family facsimile edition, we're asking DC fans a classic question
December 20, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
The Marvel Hulu show you forgot about is getting a second season
Hit-Monkey, starring Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Munn, is back for more R-Rated action
December 20, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Five Nights at Freddy's: Take an exclusive look at the first pages of the new FNAF graphic novel
“Uhh the animatronic characters here do get a bit quirky at night.”
December 19, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Sarah’s Scribbles creator Sarah Andersen reflects on over a decade of webcomics success
From the perennially popular Sarah’s Scribbles to the bestselling Fangs, Sarah Andersen reveals the origins of her beloved webcomics
December 18, 2023
Sam Stone
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The Joker and Lex Luthor's untold first meeting gets revealed in DC's Batman/Superman: World's Finest in 2024
March's World's Finest #25 tells the previously unseen secret history of how the two bad guys teamed up
December 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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
Editor Joe Illidge goes behind the curtain on the comic book industry
"[We need to] negotiate a better relationship." writer and editor Joseph P. Illidge says
December 13, 2023
Ashley V. Robinson
News
One of France's top modern webcomics creators, Boulet, is finally coming to us English speakers
French webcomics giant Boulet has won over a country - now he's going to win over yours!
December 13, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Suicide Squad adds Harley Quinn, Bizarro and Dreamer in 2024: Is this a Dream Team for DC's deadliest group?
Dreamer leads a new team under the not-so-helpful, watchful eyes of Amanda Waller
December 13, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Rachel Smythe, Raina Telgemeier, and Kazu Kibuishi talk continuity in series writing
Three acclaimed graphic novelists discuss the challenges of creating long stories
December 12, 2023
Jim McDermott
News
Marvel is redefining X-Men's Storm for a modern generation
A new version of Storm will appear in the upcoming Ultimate Black Panther comic book series
December 12, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Humanoids and Ilias Kyriazis ask readers to remember (and fear) their childhood wishes in new graphic novel
The new graphic novel asks what would happen if your childhood dreams came true decades later
December 11, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
My Adventures with Superman's Josie Campbell is getting post-apocalyptic with I Heart Skull-Crusher
The screenwriter is teaming with Alessio Zonno for her new YA Boom! Studios series
December 11, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
5 weird (but still mostly heartwarming) comics Christmas specials to dive into this holiday season
Ready for some strange Christmas comics? Check out this list!
December 11, 2023
Nola Pfau
Features
Popverse's best comics of 2023
Here's which comics we loved reading this year
December 08, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Marvel's Ultimates co-creator Bryan Hitch is calling it quits on Marvel, DC, and anything that he doesn't own himself
The artist of Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor is on his own last days as a Marvel & DC superhero artist.
December 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Kickstarter loses its head of comics after an abbreviated 6-month stint
Kickstarter's head of comics Bryce Gold just headed out after just six months on the job.
December 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
You vs. the Multiverse (with a few more You's on your side) in upcoming Army of One OGN
Carrie Taylor, Carrie Taylor, Carrie Taylor, and Carrie Taylor are teaming up in Army of One.
December 07, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Marvel: Blade star Mahershala Ali is "sincerely encouraged" about film's future
The Moonlight actor gave an upbeat update on his re-introduction to the MCU as Marvel's legendary vampire killer
December 06, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
The Penguin: Max releases 2024 sizzle real with new footage
If bad guys are your thing, Max might be the place for you next year
December 06, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Inside Narwhal and Jelly's secret origin with creator Ben Clanton (and an exclusive preview of Book #9!)
Ever wonder where the idea for Narwhal & Jelly came from?
December 06, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Netflix & Mark Millar break ties with Image Comics and finds new home for Kingsman, Kick-Ass, and more
A new age for the Millarworld.
December 05, 2023
Fran Ruiz
News
Princess Gwenevere & the Jewel Riders are coming back finally - with all the "flying horses, family drama and friendship" you remember
Gwenevere, Fallon, and Tamara are back - and they've changed (just like you!)
December 05, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
We found the emotional heart of the end of the world in this Petrol Head #2 preview
Take a sneak peek at the second issue of the sci-fi series from creators Rob Williams and Pye Parr
December 05, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Spoilers!Is Marvel's Mystique trans? What we should learn from latest X-Men twist
Here's why everyone is talking about the revelation regarding Nightcrawler's origins.
December 04, 2023
Avery Kaplan
News
How a "shitty father" and ideas self-worth helped Jason Aaron find his Thor run
The writer didn't have much affinity for the Marvel character, but his run became one of his favorite works of his career so far
December 04, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Strangers in Paradise's Terry Moore says Twitter / X is censoring his artwork
It could hang in a museum, but it can't hang on Twitter/X apparently
December 02, 2023
Chris Arrant
Guides
The best original art for sale at New York Comic Con 2023
Scott Eder's booth features a treasure trove of the best independent cartoonists' work
December 02, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Guides
Chestnuts roasting, open fire! The top 5 Christmas action movies
The holidays are right around the corner. Or maybe they're waiting in an elevator shaft, with a machine gun
December 02, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
News
Once again, Brazil's CCXP is the biggest comic convention in America
Yes, even bigger than San Diego Comic Con and New York Comic Con.
December 01, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Welcome to the Popverse Comic Advent Calendar 2023
Want some silly comic book fun to brighten your holiday season?
December 01, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman is going international with the launch of Skybound Japan
The new division is launching with a TV adaptation of the 2019 comic Heart Attack
November 30, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Comics aren't dying, they're only changing says Marvel's executive editor Tom Brevoort
Brevoort, who's been with comics since 1989, adds some much-needed perspective in a negatively trending conversation
November 30, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
News
Grant Morrison has Marvel MCU movie pitches for Dr. Stange, Moon Knight, X-Men's Warlock, and more
The iconic comic creator shared a list of his Marvel movie pitches and... they're pretty unexpected
November 30, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
There is now a Dwayne McDuffie Genius Grant Award (as there should be!)
Now you can pay it forward, just like Dwayne McDuffie did
November 29, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Taika Waititi reveals the main reason he took on Thor: Ragnarok
It wasn't because he was a big fan of the source material, as it turns out
November 28, 2023
Fran Ruiz
Features
Cat Kid Comic Club is the perfect gift for the kid (and adult) in your life who wants to make comics
Dav Pilkey's Cat Kid Comic Club series dives deep into the existential and practical concerns of making art
November 28, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Daredevil actor Charlie Cox wants to team-up with (and geek out on) Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man
A team-up which would be difficult (but not impossible) to make happen.
November 27, 2023
Fran Ruiz
News
$15 off a Popverse Superfan membership, which includes NYCC, MCM, ECCC, C2E2 ticket, photo-op, autograph first access
Popverse annual memberships are now $15 off, but only for a limited time.
November 24, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Become the ultimate Spider-Man reader with two amazing Black Friday book deals
More web-slinging action than you can read in two sittings.
November 24, 2023
Fran Ruiz
Features
Get started on The Sandman comics with this magical Black Friday deal
It's hard to fall asleep while reading this one.
November 24, 2023
Fran Ruiz
Features
A fantastic hardcover edition of Watchmen has hit a ridiculously low price this Black Friday
We're all puppets, but this is a really good deal.
November 24, 2023
Fran Ruiz
Features
Get The Complete Calvin and Hobbes collection for better than half price this Black Friday
This is the best price we've seen for one of the most influential comic strips of all time.
November 24, 2023
Trent Cannon
News
ND Stevenson is "afraid" (and excited) with the idea of telling trans stories
"What are the stories that haven't been told?" Stevenson says, "It’s a whole new world I’m really excited about. Like, stop being afraid. Just do it."
November 22, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Disability isn't evil: Why Doctor Who is changing one of its most iconic villains, Davros
The classic Whovian villain appeared, sans wheelchair, in a Children in Need sketch also featuring David Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor
November 22, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Every balloon to expect in 2023
Luffy, Snoopy, and more
November 21, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Inside DC Comics' aborted 2019 plans that would have revolutionized superhero industry's writing practices
Former DC publisher Dan Didio planned a writers room approach to DC's comic book line
November 21, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Inside the Rebellion Vault: Rediscovering the secret history of British comics
The publisher of 2000 AD and the Treasury of British Comics has plans for one of the largest collections of English language comics in the world
November 21, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Doctor Who: "The Star Beast" really is based on a 1970s comic book drawn by Watchmen's Dave Gibbons
The 1979 comic strip "Doctor Who and the Star Beast" is the "uber text" for Russell T. Davies' Who, says the writer
November 20, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Comic book price stunts: Do they work?
We see them in the shops, but do comic book price stunts really work?
November 17, 2023
Frederik Hautain
Features
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is what happens when creator Bryan Lee O'Malley rethinks the story, he reveals
O'Malley and co-showrunner BenDavid Grabinski spill the beans on the Netflix series
November 17, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
LA Comic Con announces Lord of the Rings panel, The Boys, Matt Smith spotlight and more
Los Angeles Comic Con has just announced what panels to expect at this year's convention
November 17, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Thought Bubble is the most important comic convention around
There's a very specific reason why Britain's independent comic convention is so necessary
November 17, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Drawn & Quarterly workers vote to unionize
The Canadian indie publisher has become the third North American comic company to go union
November 16, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
The Joker: Year One - The Joker's origins get revisited (and expanded!) in DC's main Batman comic in 2024
The Joker: Year One is a three-part storyline revealing new secrets about the Crown Prince of Crime
November 16, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Jason Aaron teases movement on the long-awaited Southern Bastards TV show
"I've had conversations about such things," he teased during a recent appearance
November 16, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Netflix's The Killer: David Fincher's assassination thriller ending explained
The globe-trotting, gun-slinging Michael Fassbender-led, movie started streaming November 10. here's what you need to know about the ending
November 15, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
News
Amazon shutters the ComiXology app; what now for digital comic readers?
As of next month, ComiXology customers will be forced to use the Kindle app... or go elsewhere entirely
November 15, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
What every indie comic creator needs to know according to Joseph P. Illidge
"Honestly, I would say: familiarize yourself with the with the psychology of a narcissist." writer and editor Joseph P. Illidge says
November 15, 2023
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
Thought Bubble: Dispatches from what might be the kindest, most comic convention of all comic conventions of 2023
For those unable to attend Thought Bubble 2023, consider this a guide to what you missed (kind of)
November 15, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
A "Twilight Zone-style sci-fi mystery" in the heart of Oshawa is coming from Ed Brisson and Luca Casalanguida
The Displaced is coming in February 2024
November 15, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Imagine Iron Maiden's 'Quest of Fire' as a comic, then read how Brian Posehn & Mike Oeming outdid your imagination
Drawn by quest for fire, Iron Maiden is coming to comics
November 15, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
The Walking Dead's Khary Payton was at MCM Comic Con; watch the panel here
Payton made a stop in London to talk about his process, his voice acting career, and more
November 15, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Bill Griffiths talks the life and legacy of Ernie Bushmiller
"If you want to appreciate Nancy on a sort of kitsch level, feel free, but you’ll be missing what’s really going on"
November 14, 2023
Chloe Maveal
News
DC Studios asked a Euphoria star about playing their next Superman, but gets turned down for it being "too dark"
He was probably thinking about the Snyder-verse.
November 14, 2023
Fran Ruiz
News
Imagine Iron Maiden's 'Quest of Fire' as a comic, then read how Brian Posehn & Mike Oeming outdid your imagination
Drawn by quest for fire, Iron Maiden is coming to comics
November 14, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is filled with new ideas, say showrunners
The upcoming Netflix animated series is the result of "30 seconds in the microwave for my brain" says creator Bryan Lee O'Malley
November 13, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Marvel's Civil War writer has a solution to "save" Marvel & DC Comics: pay creators more for successes
Mark Millar says if Marvel & DC paid more, there'd be better stories
November 13, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
'Defund the Police' style story coming to Judge Dredd and Mega-City One in 2024
Judge Dredd is delving into the heart of American satire (again).
November 12, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Jeff Lemire reaffirms his love for comics and says "I'll never do TV again" after Essex County
The comic creator was the showrunner for the five episode adaptation of his acclaimed graphic novel trilogy
November 11, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
A Marvel reboot of The 'Nam? Jason Aaron wanted to, but Marvel said no (so he did it anyway)
Marvel Comics' Vietnam war comic almost had a reboot.
November 11, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Disney’s Hercules inspired Rachel Smythe to create Lore Olympus
"I was forever changed"
November 10, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
Just how big will Marvel's upcoming X-Men relaunch be? Editor Tom Brevoort outlines the number of titles to expect
Brevoort took to Substack to discuss the amount of books the new era of X-Men will consist of. One thing's for sure; there'll be a lot of them
November 10, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
News
You can now buy Darth Vader and Family Mickey ears (and the matching Christmas sweater) online
Cartoonist Jeffrey Brown gets the Mickey ears treatment
November 09, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
A new Suicide Squad dream team is being recruited by Amanda Waller for a new 2024 comic
Who would be in an all-star Suicide Squad team? DC just asked Amanda Waller to decide
November 09, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Exclusive excerpt!Treasury of British Comics Annual 2024 celebrates the past, present, and future of British comics
Check out an exclusive peek at a brand new sword and sorcery strip from Detective Comics artist DaNi
November 08, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Inside the new comics and hybrid publisher PUG Worldwide with editor-in-chief John Barber
Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide is a new publisher founded by an all-star team of comic book legends.
November 08, 2023
Avery Kaplan
News
Marvel's former publisher is teaming with IDW's former editor-in-chief to launch a new comic company
And it' s a PUG.
November 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Black Hole creator Charles Burns is creating 80 new comics (but is leaving the story up your imagination)
Charles Burns' new book imagines comics that never were
November 07, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to get an unexpected but fitting monument in a city sewer entrance
Look for them in the sewers.
November 07, 2023
Fran Ruiz
Features
Spoilers!Batman and the Joker’s latest showdown invalidates a DC classic
As a new Batman story continues from the ashes of The Gotham War, it makes one popular DC story is no longer canon
November 07, 2023
Sam Stone
Features
Gene Luen Yang on Books of Clash, identity, and finding your community
The second volume of Books of Clash hits shelves today
November 07, 2023
Tiffany Babb
News
The Marvels director won't discuss the purported X-Men tease, but will talk about the X-Men movie she wants to see
Don't believe everything you read online.
November 07, 2023
Fran Ruiz
News
Why the X-Men surprising us in this weekend's The Marvels makes a lot of sense
The age of mutants may be nigh.
November 06, 2023
Fran Ruiz
Features
Follow along live!Follow along with Jason Aaron's career spotlight panel from Thought Bubble
Jason Aaron looks back at his first 25 years with Thor, Southern Bastards, and what's next!
November 06, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Follow along live!2000 AD: Follow along live for "unexpected" announcements from UK publisher at Thought Bubble"
Follow along live with our in-the-room coverage of Thought Bubble's 2000 AD panel!
November 06, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
X-Men '97: Everything we know about the animated Disney+ series so far
Here's everything we know about the highly anticipated revival of X-Men: The Animated Series.
November 03, 2023
Avery Kaplan
News
Joseph Illidge takes on the comics industry on this week's Enter the Popverse
The industry veteran talks to Ashley Victoria Robinson on this week's show
November 02, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Marvel is rebooting Spider-Man as a dad (Just like in the Spider-Verse movies)
We're all here for The Adventures of Spider-Dad
November 01, 2023
Trent Cannon
Features
Inside the Mind of Sherlock Holmes: An exclusive art preview from a new Sherlock Holmes story
A look inside the incredible pages of Inside the Mind of Sherlock Holmes
November 01, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Titans: Beast World will set up a new "status quo for the DC Universe" going forward
Writer Tom Taylor gives the Titans their biggest challenge yet in DC’s upcoming crossover event
November 01, 2023
Sam Stone
News
Free comics to sell comics: The unnatural order behind the new comic Unnatural Order
Inside the novel plan to sell more comics by not charging at all (sometimes)
November 01, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Spoilers!Aquaman 2: How DC Comics' tie-in comic sets up Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Ahead 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 progression
October 31, 2023
Sam Stone