Porter Abplanalp
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About Porter Abplanalp
Porter Abplanalp is a content writer from Arizona, studying English at BYU-Idaho. ionate about literature, and a huge Star Wars fan, he delves into the motivations behind the world's most popular storylines.
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Star Wars: Crimson Dawn Oddly Similar To A Real-Life Mobster/Nazi War
What do Star Wars' Crimson Dawn and 1930's American mob bosses have in common? As it turns out, basically everything short of blasters and aliens.

Star Wars Explains Why Luke's Jedi School Was Always Destined to Fail
In describing how the Sith have restructured the galaxy, Lady Qi'ra perfectly explains why Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy was doomed to failure.

Black Panther vs Daredevil: Who'd Win a Marvel Comics Battle
Black Panther and Daredevil are two of Marvel's most stoic masters of combat. In a comic battle to the death, which would take the victory?

Marvel vs DC: Whose Comixology Sales Tactics Are Better for Fans?
Marvel and DC Comics have very different sales tactics on ComiXology, but which is better? When navigating new storylines, one certainly has the edge.

Black Panther Takes A Troubling Stance on Democracy in Marvel Comics
Black Panther's role as King of Wakanda has been minimized as the country converts to democracy, and T'Challa's stance on the matter is troubling.

Marvel Completely Changed How Bruce Banner Controls the Hulk
Bruce Banner and the Hulk have a complicated relationship, but Marvel Comics is changing everything as Banner takes command of Starship Hulk.

Darth Vader Had a Secret Sith Mentor More Twisted than Palpatine
In the fires of Mustafar, Vader forms a dark alliance with an ancient Sith. This secret mentor shows the Vader just how twisted the Sith can be.

Star Wars Fans Need to See the Gorier Version of Luke and Vader's Battle
The Star Wars Manga gets bloody as Luke takes on Vader, and it transforms their combat from sci-fi swordfights to emotional deathmatches.

Thanos' Similarity to the Skrulls Isn't a Coincidence
Some keen-eyed fans have noticed that Thanos' iconic chin makes him look like a Skrull, and this isn't a coincidence. The two share some ancestry.

Juggernaut vs Fantastic Four’s Thing: Who’s Stronger?
Juggernaut and the Thing are two Class-A powerhouses, but who is stronger? Can Ben Grimm stop the Jughead, or would he get himself clobbered?