Patrick Stewart (1940–2026): The Man Who Taught Two Universes to Lead
Sir Patrick Stewart, beloved as Star Trek's Jean-Luc Picard and Marvel's Professor Xavier, dies at 86. Remembering the actor who redefined heroism.
The Longbox Morgue, File #001: Afterlife with Archie
Ten years after *Afterlife with Archie* disappeared from comic shops, Reggie Mantle's promise to murder Betty Cooper remains unresolved. We revisit the zombie apocalypse that destroyed Riverdale, the wedding that never happened, and the missing issues that could finally put this unfinished horror story to rest.
Afterlife with Archie Rises Again: Disney+ Prepares a Zombie Apocalypse as Oni Press Opens the Mausoleum
After ten years without a new issue, *Afterlife with Archie* is rising again. Disney+ is developing a live-action series for 2027, while Oni Press launches an oversized Kickstarter edition of Francesco Francavilla's artwork. But will Archie Comics finally finish the original zombie apocalypse?
From Kickstarter to Comic Shops: White Ash Comics Joins IDW Publishing
White Ash Comics joins IDW Publishing after raising more than $1 million on Kickstarter, bringing its creator-owned fantasy universe to comic shops in 2027.
Under the Gunn: James Gunn's DC Universe Has a Plan. So Why Does He Keep Having to Explain It?
James Gunn insists his DC Universe is unfolding according to plan, but the standalone success of Clayface has reignited questions about how interconnected the DCU is supposed to be. Is Gunn correcting fan expectations, or struggling to explain a vision that was never clearly communicated?
Absolute Batman #25 Tops 775,000 Reported Orders; So Much for Nobody Buying Comics Anymore
As Absolute Batman #25 reportedly surpasses 775,000 retailer orders, DC's Dark Knight challenges the narrative of a dying comic-book industry. Are readers abandoning comics, or are publishers failing to give them stories worth buying?
Finale Interruptus: Case File #014 - Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
When FOX canceled Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles in 2009, John Connor was stranded in a future where nobody knew his name. Finale Interruptus investigates the ratings decline, the shocking series finale, and the abandoned third-season plans that might have rewritten the Terminator mythology.
Who Covers the Comics Industry When the Comics Press Disappears?
With Newsarama's dedicated newsroom gone and Popverse abandoning editorial journalism, who is left to hold the comics industry accountable? Bill Casticart examines the economics behind the disappearing comics press, the growing influence of publicity and social media, and why independent reporting matters more than ever.
Finale Interruptus: Cold Cases - Case File #009: Kyle XY
ABC Family canceled Kyle XY after three seasons, leaving its central mysteries unresolved. Cold Case #009 investigates the cancellation, the shocking final episode, and the abandoned fourth-season plans revealed on DVD.
Science Fiction's Contract War: When a $1,200 Illustration Comes With a Price on Creative Freedom
Award-winning artists John Picacio and Donato Giancola challenge Must Read Magazines over copyright ownership, moral-rights waivers, and restrictive illustration contracts. Despite announced revisions, questions remain about the publisher's confidentiality requirements and what emerging creators may be asked to surrender.
One Last Flight: Remembering Tom Skerritt and Michael Gray
Tom Skerritt, the unforgettable Viper of Top Gun, and Michael Gray, television's Billy Batson on Shazam!, are remembered in a tribute to two actors who taught generations what it means to be a hero.
Clayface: DC's $40 Million Gamble on a Monster, Not a Superhero
DC Studios takes a bold turn into body horror with Clayface, giving Batman's tragic shapeshifting villain his own R-rated film. Can James Gunn's DC Universe succeed without Batman—or a superhero—in the spotlight?
Finale Interruptus: Case File #013 - The Nevers
HBO canceled The Nevers before airing its final six episodes, then removed the series from streaming. When the missing episodes finally surfaced on Tubi, they resolved some mysteries while leaving the larger story unfinished. Case File #013 investigates a finale that audiences nearly missed.
Songwriters Win Worldwide Copyright Battle After Supreme Court Lacks a Quorum
A songwriter's decades-long copyright battle ends in an extraordinary Supreme Court outcome, leaving a worldwide rights victory intact without resolving the larger legal question.