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What Popverse built together

This week, Popverse’s editorial and video teams are leaving ReedPop and RX USA. That makes this a strange time to talk about readership, viewership, and traffic - statistics can feel awfully small nex...

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“Integrity is not purity.” Fantagraphics’ Eric Reynolds on surviving comics without selling your soul, speaking with Chris Arrant. @fantagraphics.bsky.social @chrisarrant.bsky.social Read on: www.thepopverse.com/comics-eric-...

Fantagraphics’ Eric Reynolds on surviving comics without selling your soul: “Integrity is not purity”

Eric Reynolds still believes comics are alive and well, even if the comics business makes him deeply cynical.

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Today is the last day of Popverse as you and we know it. You can find us here: - @graemem.bsky.social - @ashleyvrobinson.bsky.social - @grantdearmitt.bsky.social - @juleschingreene.bsky.social - @trentlcannon.bsky.social and our always: - @explodingarrow.bsky.social 4 years, 4 months.

Here's a big event in my quiet life. Loads of unseen art and I enjoyed writing the interspersed commentary, with loads of humor and insight about making comics. Kickstarter open now. www.kickstarter.com/projects/moo...

The Arts of Eddie Campbell, Comicker

The first ever Eddie Campbell Artbook

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Last week I was laid off from my staff writer job at Popverse. I am looking for work! I am looking for a full-time position in journalism, comics publishing/editorial, marketing/publicity, and communications. Also open to freelancing. julesgreenejournalism@gmail.com linktr.ee/juleschingre...

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Staff Writer at Popverse

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I was let go from BOOM! Studios this afternoon. If you are looking for someone well-connected in the comic industry (in both media and PR), with experience in graphic design, audio and video editing, and much more. Please reach out. Email: Liammcguirejournalism@gmail.com.

Marvel Masterworks nearly died — until one collector looked at all 389 volumes on his shelf and thought, “Maybe we could take this on.” @kanalz.bsky.social @cloverpress.bsky.social @chrisarrant.bsky.social @marvelcomicshqs.bsky.social Read on: www.thepopverse.com/comics-marve...

The new Marvel Masterworks will have rare art, matching spines, and a Jim Lee puzzle because Clover Press understands us

Marvel Masterworks nearly died, but one collector looked at his 389-volume shelf and said, “Maybe we could take this on?”

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Josh Cassara is leaving behind a family and a career that feels both remarkably accomplished and cruelly unfinished. (1/3)

Hobbit Day (the shared birthday of the intergenerational Baggins boys) was yesterday, but I didn't post any hobbits! So here are some of the ones drawn up as part of the absurdly big LOTR set I've been doing this year, plus honorary hobbit Gandalf.

Now accepting applications for the Helioscope mentorship program, January- April 2027. Details at: helioscopepdx.com/mentorship

Mentorship — Helioscope

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@chrisarrant.bsky.social Oh, interesting — I’d written about the first attempt to put Jim Lee in charge of Marvel, but was unaware John Nee was part of the equation! www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-knigh...

Marvel Knights Turns 20: But Was It Almost A Jim Lee Imprint?

PLUS: How Joe Quesada got banned from Batman, and Marvel almost bought WildStorm.

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Some of what you read about my team and I is true. What you hope I do next is also probably true. #comics

Emotionally I’m here.

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Emotionally I’m here.

Post a character you think is cool and give no explanation why:

Zack Davisson@zackdavisson.com · 2w ago

Post a character you think is cool and give no explanation why:

The best part about comics is the people making them, and talking with those people is what I love most about comics journalism. Right now here in 2026, who is the interviewer in the comics space you love the most? Give me 3 examples of what forms your opinion.

There's much more to this. I'm watching the readership of this (first?) article intently to see if there's enough support to cover this more.

Popverse@popversesays.bsky.social · 3w ago

TOKYOPOP’s CPA firm raises “substantial doubt” about the manga publisher’s ability to continue. Details: www.thepopverse.com/comics-tokyo...

TOKYOPOP’s CPA firm raises “substantial doubt” about the manga publisher’s ability to continue. Details: www.thepopverse.com/comics-tokyo...

TOKYOPOP’s accountant raises “substantial doubt” about the manga publisher’s ability to continue

TOKYOPOP wants investors to fund its transformation, but its financial disclosures reveal a company under strain after a $2m gamble turned into a $2m loss.

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13 months after the Baltimore Sun fired its staff cartoonist, his former co-workers have begun using AI to illustrate new ones. Details: www.thepopverse.com/comics-balti...

The Baltimore Sun’s AI cartoons have drawn a blistering response from the artists they imitate

13 months after the Baltimore Sun fired its staff cartoonist, his former co-workers have begun using AI to illustrate new ones.

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You know and I know there's some comic companies who list job openings in weird places. Ping me any you know of and I'll add them to this monthly guide!

Popverse@popversesays.bsky.social · 3w ago

How can you find a good job in the comics business? This list! With openings at TurtleMe, @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social, WEBTOON, @darkhorse.com, Amazon, @viz.com, @yenpress.com, ComicSketchArt, and more. The list: www.thepopverse.com/comics-jobs-...

D Comics (yes, sort of like DC Comics) is the working name for Disney and WEBTOON’s new comics app platform Details: www.thepopverse.com/comics-d-com...

D Comics (yes, sort of like DC Comics) is the working name for Disney and WEBTOON’s new comics app platform

WEBTOON job listings reveal a surprising name for Disney’s new comics platform.

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My life: covering a con while also having a 50+ page printout of a comic company's reg CF financial paperwork as light reading.

Hey, comic professionals. Before you go posting and liking silly things, maybe remember your bud may never act around you the way they act around those they choose to target.

One week from today, OCAF guest @henrybarajas.bsky.social will be visiting three Metro Library locations to talk to attendees about his work and storytelling process! One week from tomorrow, Henry will be next to the Metro Library table at OCAF 2026! Special thanks to Metro Library for the collab!

Occasional reminder the so called "open secrets" in comics is rarely as open a secret as people might imagine. The vast majority of us hear about this kind of shit the exact same moment you do.

This is not normal. What can companies do to help protect the people they work with better?

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‘Criminal’ Showrunner Ed Brubaker, Amazon MGM Sued for Hostile Work Environment by Production Assistant

The Discourse on Bluesky has turned to understandable concerns about the lack of comics commentary outlets. So just a reminder we're still here championing exciting new voices, showcasing genuinely indie work, and prioritising marginalised creators. www.brokenfrontier.com/about/

About – Broken Frontier

Broken Frontier - who we are and what we do. Find out about BF's mission to champion emerging and marginalised voices here.

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