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.
Latest Articles
New Flash Gordon Series Resurrects Iconic Hero for 2024
After several years, Flash Gordon is returning to comics with an upcoming new series from Mad Cave Studios that will be releasing this summer.
"You Don't Have to Keep Drawing Them": Spider-Gwen's New Costume Detail Is So Cool, Even Marvel Couldn't Persuade Her Artists to Ditch It
Gwen Stacy is about to enter a new era with a move to Earth-616, but a recent interview shows a big design element could have changed for Spider-Gwen.
X-Men Unleashes an Iconic Villain's True Power, Making Even Magneto Look Pathetic
A preview for Fall of the House of X #4 is showcasing how powerful an iconic Omega-level mutant villain is when facing off against a Stark Sentinel.
"She Has Reached a New Level of Readers": Spider-Gwen Succeeded by Following Stan Lee's Original Plan for Spider-Man
The success Spider-Gwen has had can largely be contributed to one major characteristic that Stan Lee focused on with Peter Parker's Spider-Man.
Marvel Just Made the Biggest Change to Spider-Gwen Since Her Debut
Spider-Gwen: The Ghost Spider is Gwen Stacy's latest solo series and it will come with a big universal move to shift the heroine's life for good.
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Is Getting a FREE Comic Special
The Disney Junior show, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, will be receiving its own all-ages comic book special - which fans can get for free!
10 Best Rogue Costumes in X-Men History
The X-Men have had several costumes, but Rogue has had her own incredible wardrobe that helps her stand apart from her teammates in the best way.
Garfield Meets Charlie Brown: Jim Davis' Original Comic Hero is The Perfect Mix of The Two Icons
Garfield may be Jim Davis' best-known and most beloved comic strip character, but his first character perfectly channels the feline and Charlie Brown.
Dragon Ball Reveals Official Vegeta's Saiyan Battle Armor Creation Process
Dragon Ball cosplays are very popular, but an official replica of Vegeta's iconic battle suit from Dragon Ball Official reveals its true complexity.
10 Best Cyclops Costumes in X-Men History
The X-Men have a broad costume history, with Cyclops being no exception. His major life changes often bring about new costumes and these are his best.
Walking Dead's Creator Answers the "How Do Zombies See?" Debate - But There's a Better Solution
The Walking Dead's zombies have their own lore. While Kirkman has answered how zombies see, there's a better explanation canon to the comics.
Sailor Moon Eternal Cosplay Brings the Heroine's Strongest Form to Life
An Eternal Sailor Moon cosplay from Pippa_Darling has brought the heroine's most powerful hero form to life beautifully, complete with wings.
Dragon Ball Celebrated Saiyan Day With Vegeta Battle Armor Cosplay
Dragon Ball Officially marked Saiyan Day 2024 with an incredible cosplay focused on Vegeta and his debut battle armor, which has become iconic.
10 Best Deadpool Costumes in Marvel History
Deadpool may not have a ton of suits within his wardrobe, but he's made the few alternate versions he has spectacular shifts from his normal attire.
Beyblade Returns With New Anime Announced
Beyblade will release its latest anime series in the U.S. this summer, Beyblade X. This upcoming series features brand new characters and a new story!
ESSENTIALS: New Publisher LAB PRESS Gathers Hollywood Veterans for Ambitious New Graphic Novel (Exclusive)
Debut publisher, The Lab Press, is gathering Emmy-nominated and -winning creatives for an ambitious sci-fi graphic novel involving several artists.
Exclusive DUCK AND COVER #3 Preview Gives a Sci-Fi Twist to Alternate 1950s American History
The ComiXology Original series, Duck and Cover, by Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque returns with a science fiction twist in its third issue.
Dragon Ball Super Officially Enters Hiatus After Akira Toriyama's Passing
Since the passing of mangaka Akira Toriyama, the fate of Dragon Ball Super has been unknown, and the series is officially going into hiatus.
Dragon Ball Super Artist Proves He Was The Right Choice For The Franchise
Toyotaro's love for Dragon Ball is unquestionable, but his mirroring of Toriyama's style is masterful as he bring back a Goku pose from Dragon Ball Z.
EXCLUSIVE: The Blood Brothers Mother is a Bloody & Beautiful Western Revenge Story from DSTLRY (Review)
Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso have teamed up for a Western comic series published by DSTLRY featuring violent revenge with beautiful art.