Porter Abplanalp
Contributing since October, 2021
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About Porter Abplanalp
Porter Abplanalp is a content writer from Arizona, studying English at BYU-Idaho. Passionate about literature, and a huge Star Wars fan, he delves into the motivations behind the world's most popular storylines.
Latest Articles
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?
Padmé's Handmaiden May Help Darth Vader Take On Crimson Dawn
Padmé's decoy Sabé is alive, back in action, and once again tugging at Darth Vader's heartstrings in February 2022. How will the Dark Lord react?
The Avengers' Most Shameful Moment Was Brutally Beating Superman
When the Avengers fought Superman, several heroes gave into their anger and went way too far in brutally beating the Kryptonian hero.
Star Wars Tries To Redeem Terrible Holiday Special With Life Day Comic
The Star Wars Holiday Special is the most infamous piece of film in the franchise, but a new "Life Day" comic is here to try and make the best of it!
Which X-Men Hero Would Win Squid Game
The X-Men boast Marvel's most varied superpowers and most powerful beings, and yet in the Squid Game, there can only be one winner.
Why Fans Hate She-Hulk's New Form (And Why Marvel is Changing Her Back)
Despite being well-intentioned and insightful, She-Hulk's new form just isn't as good as the classic. Fans wait for Marvel to bring back the original.
A Star Wars Legends Force Power May Be Returning in High Republic
The latest High Republic release may be bringing a terrifying Force power back into canon from Legends. Beyond the Force itself lies only The Dark...
Thanos vs Adam Warlock: Who's More Powerful in Comics
Adam Warlock is set to hit the MCU stage, but what if he had been there to face Thanos? Between the two titans, who has the edge in the comics?
Star Wars Makes Another Major Change To Droid Psychology
Over the years, Star Wars droids have grown increasingly human. Now, IG-88 joins the growing group of droids that seem to be more man than machine.
Jabba's Buff Cousin Got All of the Hutts Killed
Jabba the Hutt's cousin Bokku may have an impressive six-pack, but he still makes a crucial mistake that gets the entire Hutt Council killed.
Star Wars: The High Republic Creates a Lightsaber Plot Hole
Star Wars: The High Republic opens up a whole new world of ancient lightsabers, but what changed? Where did all the double-sided lightsabers go?