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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. 

Latest Articles

Flash Gordon stands armed on the cover of Flash Gordon #1
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.

Gwen Stacy unmasked layered over a Spider-Verse image of Spider-Gwen
"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.

Magneto standing with his arm outstretched in front of a faded image of himself
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.

Stan Lee and Gwen Stacy as Ghost Spider in Marvel Comic Art
"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.

Ghost Spider superimposed over an image of a shocked Gwen Stacy
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.

Nubs from Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures crouches, holding his lightsaber, in front of a Padawan.
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!

Close-up view of Rogue
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.

Charlie Brown and Garfield in Comic Art
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.

Composite image of Vegeta, centered and attacking while framed by two close-ups of his face
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.

Cyclops New Hellfire Costume Design Luciano Vecchio
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 rick with a close-up zombie eye behind him
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.

Eternal Sailor Moon stands with her smaller wings, holding the Eternal Tiare
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.

Collage of Vegeta featuring three close-ups of his face
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.

Collage of Deadpool in Weapon X suit, Fox film with heart hands, and Poison Venompool
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 X featuring Robin Kazami, Blader X (AKA Jaxon Cross), and Multi Nana-iro
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!

A fuzzy, horned creature imprisoned in a glass sphere on the cover for Essentials from The Lab Press
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.

A glaring face with glowing yellow eyes peers menacingly.
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.

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Vegeta stands angry in front of his Dragon Ball Super fight against Goku
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.

Goku punches forward, layered over images of himself from Dragon Ball Super covers
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.

Three cowboys riding horseback silhouetted against a purple watercolor landscape and orange sky
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.

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