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Samantha King

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Author Details

Samantha King is a Comic News Writer, Peer Mentor, and Trainer for Screen Rant. She has a B.A. in English & American Literature with a concentration in Shakespeare and a minor in Creative Writing from UTEP. She also has a M.S. in Library Science from the University of North Texas. She discusses various media online, usually as TheRealWorldAccordingToSam. 

Industry Focus

Samantha is a Latina reader and gamer, always looking for new ways to share stories about her favorite diverse fandoms. She especially tends to write about Aliens, DC, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Batman, the Bat-Family, Marvel, symbiotes, Deadpool, Sailor Moon, Star Wars, WEBTOON, Crunchyroll, and Disney. However, Sam is always ready to tackle a new area of fandom! 

Favorite Media

As of late, Samantha's favorite comics and anime have been Demon Slayer, Pokemon, Sailor Moon, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Star Wars Bounty Hunters, Spider-Verse-related series, Wonder Woman: Historia, and several runs of Deadpool. She loves Disney tie-ins, video game tie-ins, and is always eager to review brand-new series to connect stories to audiences that will love them. 

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Deadpool wielding his katanas against a red background.
10 Biggest Twists That Changed Deadpool Lore Forever
Deadpool

Deadpool's thirty-plus year comic history has featured numerous twists for Wade Wilson, which are collectively impressive, bewildering, and tragic.

Ash and Pikachu hugging in Pokémon
Miss Pikachu? Here's a Comprehensive (and Simple) Guide to Streaming the Pokemon Anime
Pokemon

Revisit your favorite Pokemon adventures or discover new ones with assorted streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, and Hulu.

super mario adventures comic cover with Mario and Luigi smiling
Nintendo Needs to Revive Super Mario's Comics, And We Can Tell You Why
Super Mario Bros. - Franchise

Super Mario needs another round of official comics from Nintendo as there are a slew of ideas creative teams could explore within the medium!

Mario-Sonic-rivalry
It's Time, Nintendo. Please Learn From Sonic And Revive Your Long-Dead Comic Books.
Nintendo

Sonic has raised the bar on video-game inspired comics, but Nintendo has failed to keep up. Nintendo could do so much more with its best properties.

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Tiamut-frozen-in-the-ocean-Eternals-the-Avengers-Tower-Age-of-Ultron
The Avengers Have Some Great Bases, And Here's 8 We Need to See On Screen ASAP
Avengers

The Avengers are entering a new MCU era and these bases from all throughout Marvel Comics' history could be their next best headquarters.

Pikachu sits with its mouth open in surprise over a backdrop of Brock, Misty, and Ash looking shocked.
Okay, the Best Pokemon Anime Is On the Air, But Is Anyone Watching?
Pokemon

Pokemon's newest - and best current - animated series is on YouTube, and there are a lot of people who are missing out on it right now.

A T-800 crawls through grass, a gleaming yellow light highlighting its edges.
It Took 40 Years, But Terminator Has Convinced Me the T-800 Is a Bloodthirsty Killer And Here's Why
Terminator

The T-800 has long been a fan-favorite machine in the Terminator franchise. Despite general inefficiency, a comic reveals its true strength.

Kuroko's Basketball and Prince of Tennis Heroes
25 Best Sports Anime of All Time
Anime

Sports anime are some of the most compelling in the medium, but only a few are great enough to be called the best (and have major impacts on sports).

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Comic book art: Batman and Hush's faces split by Jim Lee.
10 Reasons Batman: Hush is The Best DC Entry Point for New Comic Fans
Batman

Batman: Hush is the best starting place for new Batman - and DC Comics - readers, featuring key characters, major plot points, and legendary artwork.

Comic book art: Absolute Wonder Woman looks directly at the viewer.
Wonder Woman's New Origin Story Is Her Best Yet, Proving the Amazonian Is In Her Own League
Comics

Wonder Woman's latest origin shifts her role among the Amazons in a way that is not just thrilling, but fitting with mythological Olympian punishment.

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Guardians of the Galaxy stand side-by-side.
The Most Confusing Guardians of the Galaxy Hero Just Got a Major Makeover, Paving Way For a MCU Debut
Guardians of the Galaxy

Given the status of the MCU, the Guardians of the Galaxy likely won't be seen for a while. However, an adjacent character could be worth introducing.

flash gordon 2024 modern comic
Flash Gordon Universe Teases Big Expansion With New "Modern" Series [Exclusive]
Flash Gordon

Mad Cave Studios and King Features Syndicate continue a t expansion of Flash Gordon comic offerings, presenting a modern & unique twist.

venom and a group of symbiote avengers
Marvel Has a New Event Brewing, and It's All About the Venom-Verse
Comics

Another symbiote event is on its way from Marvel Comics, but it will include a head-to-head conflict with the Spider-Verse starting May 2025.

gargoyles Demona
Disney's Gargoyles Announces Special Comeback, And It's All About Demona
Comics

Disney's Gargoyles continues its comic comeback at Dynamite with a new series focused primarily on the Manhattan Clan's best villainess, Demona.

Iron Man flies on the cover of Iron Man (2024) #1, fire emitting behind him.
Iron Man's Best Armor Has Already Been Created, So Why Isn't Marvel Using It?
Iron Man

One of Iron Man's best armors was revealed ten years ago, but it has not made a return since then, despite its impressive capabilities.

Doonesbury CHARACTERS
10 Funniest Doonesbury Comics That Just Turned 40
Comics

Beginning syndication in 1970, Gary Trudeau's Doonesbury comic strip has managed to deliver biting and enjoyable social and political commentary.

Mike Doonesbury in Trudeau Comic Cover Art
10 Funniest Doonesbury Comics That Just Turned 50
Comics

The world of Doonesbury has been running for decades, but these comic strips prove the series is just as relevant with its commentary today.

x-men 97
Marvel its an X-Men 97 Hero's Costume Doesn't Make Sense (& Never Has)
X-Men

The X-Men have had many iconic looks over the years, but one X-Men's consistent costume design doesn't make very much sense, and Marvel knows it.

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Sakura in front of the Hidden Leaf village's Hokage Rock, the village below.
Naruto Sakura Cosplay Gives The Series' Most Iconic Kunoichi The Perfect Photo Shoot She Deserves
Naruto

Sakura has had one of the most impressive journeys in the Naruto franchise, which is showcased beautifully in a stunning cosplay or the kunoichi.

Ash looks confused while Misty smiles sadly in Pokémon
Pokémon Already Proved Who Ash Ketchum's True Love is, & It's Not Misty
Pokemon

Over the years, Pokémon fans have had favorite ships for the main hero. Ash has been liked by several girls, but Misty and Serena are frontrunners.

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