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Jenna Wrenn-Senior Reporter

Jenna Wrenn

Senior Reporter

Contributor Since December, 2024
Qualifications BA/MA in History; Concentration in Women's Studies | St. John's University
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About Jenna Wrenn

Jenna Wrenn is a Senior Comics Reporter at Screen Rant and an Journalist/Editor at Temple of Geek. In addition to appearing on and moderating s at New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic Con, she executive produces and hosts the Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast.

Jenna has had the pleasure of interviewing indiviuals she ires, such as Felicia Day, Ashley Eckstein, Katee Sackhoff, Rachel Smythe, Gail Simone, and Max Brooks. 

When Jenna is not busy writing or creating content, you can find her with her cats, attending conventions, or curled up with a good book.

Industry Focus

Jenna found her love for comics in her mid-twenties and has never looked back. Some of her favorite titles include Matt Fraction's Hawkeye, Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe, and anything/everything Daredevil.

Author Details

Jenna hosts the Portrait of a Fangirl podcast; a project that highlights women in fandom and can be found anywhere you stream your podcasts. Jenna holds her BA and MA in History and is based in NY with her two cats who demand her undivided attention.

Favorite Media

Beyond comics, Jenna is a massive Star Wars fan. Her favorite Star Wars content is Star Wars: Rebels and one of her all time favorite fictional characters is Ahsoka Tano. Jenna also enjoys anime, her favorite being Jujutsu Kaisen. Jenna loves to read anything from comics to manga to novels. Her favorite book is The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller and thinks you should give it a read!

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This Order 66 Survivor Quietly Overhauled Star Wars' Lore, Giving the Rebels a Chance For Success
Kanan Jarrus

Jedi Knight Kanan Jarrus’ unique trauma resulting from Order 66 offered crucial insights for the fight against the Empire.

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Star Wars #54 cover and General Draven from Star Wars
Yes, Star Wars Really Did Kill an Andor Hero Without Anybody Noticing
Andor

General Draven met a brutal end at Darth Vader's hands in a less-seen Star Wars story, highlighting the rebellion's hidden sacrifices.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi in Attack of the Clones to the left and Anakin Skywalker in Attack of the Clones to the right in front of an image of stars
This Star Wars Moment Proves Obi-Wan Is Basically Anakin's Dad Whether You Like It or Not
Obi-Wan Kenobi

Anakin Skywalker’s sarcasm, a defense and coping mechanism, was learned from his master, Obi-Wan Kenobi's own dry wit.

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Star Wars Officially Names Its Gigantic New Alien Species, Referencing a Cinematic Classic
Star Wars

A Star Wars comic names giant creatures “kaijura” to pay homage to the “kaiju” monster movie genre, honoring a history of Japanese influence.

Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader
Darth Vader's Creation Was Way Darker (and More Painful) Than Star Wars Let On
Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader

Anakin's brutal transformation into Vader, as depicted in this comic, was agonizing, physically and mentally. Relentless pain forged a ruthless Sith.

Andor Season 2's Continued Themes Of Sacrifice Explained By Creator & Cast: “We Should Have A Grief Counselor”
Need More Andor? These 10 Star Wars Stories Are Ripe For the Picking
Andor

Finished Andor? Explore the early rebellion with these comics. Witness the Empire's iron grip and the sparks of defiance that ignited the galaxy.

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Palpatine, Vader, and Momin
The Sith Behind Darth Vader's Stronghold Is Way More Terrifying Than You Realize
Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader

An ancient Sith subtly guided the creation of Vader's Mustafar castle. His horrifying vision makes him more terrifying than Vader himself.

Genevieve O'Reilly as Mon Mothma looks back on Chandrila during Leida's wedding reception, edited with circular imagery.
Andor Is Great, But It Barely Scratches the Surface of Star Wars' Long History With Mon Mothma
Andor

While Andor highlights Mon Mothma's role in the early rebellion, a new Star Wars comic shows her crucial leadership as Chancellor to the New Republic.

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Star Wars' New Gigantic Monster Makes the Krayt Dragon Look Like a Disney Sidekick
Obi-Wan Kenobi

A new Star Wars comic introduces a massive, ship-crushing creature with armored jaws and multiple eyes, making the krayt dragon seem like a kitten.

Natasha Romanoff in Black Widow and Yelena Belova in Thunderbolts*
If Marvel Has Made 1 Thing Clear to Us, It's That the Red Room Is the Stuff of Nightmares
Black Widow

The Red Room is a nightmare factory that erases innocence in order to create deadly, traumatized assassins like Black Widows.

Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) looks at Yoda (offscreen) on Dagobah, edited over a sci-fi background.
It's Sad But True, the Best Version of Luke Skywalker Never Made It Into the Star Wars Movies
Luke Skywalker

Legends Luke Skywalker is a Jedi Master, husband, father, uncle, leader and a richer hero than depicted in the sequel trilogy.

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Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Palpatine Custom Star Wars Image
Luke Skywalker Predicted Emperor Palpatine's Return Long Before the Sequel Trilogy
Luke Skywalker

Luke's post-Endor declaration of the Empire's demise gains ominous weight knowing Palpatine's sequel return, hinting at a potential Force premonition.

Custom image of Darth Maul glaring, force lightning, and stormtroopers
Star Wars' New Villain Is So Terrifying, They Brought Back Darth Maul's Creator to Design It
Star Wars

A new terrifying Star Wars villain by Darth Maul's creator seeks hosts and faces heroes in an comic horror miniseries.

Darth Vader (foreground) with a blurred image of Luke Skywalker (left) and Vader (right) in the background.
Look, I Love Star Wars, But I'm Still Mad the Films Never Showed the Rebellion's True Power
Star Wars

The Vader Down crossover event saw the Rebellion bring Vader to his knees via overwhelming numbers and cunning, a rare glimpse of his vulnerability.

Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in A New Hope, Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) in The Empire Strikes Back, and Han Solo (Harrison Ford) in Return of the Jedi
As Star Wars Expands, It Wants to Avoid Fan Service for 1 Reason: "Story Always Comes First"
Star Wars

The Star Wars comic by Alex Segura prioritizes story over fan service. Expect fresh narratives post-Return of the Jedi with familiar faces.

Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Clone Wars to the left and Satine Kryze in The Clone Wars to the right
If Star Wars Wants to Explore Obi-Wan's Secret Romance, I've Found the Perfect Way to Do It
Obi-Wan Kenobi

A comic about Obi-Wan and Satine’s romance would be compelling while having an undertone of tragedy knowing their ultimate fate as a couple.

Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo all in A New Hope in front of an image of the Death Star
Star Wars Is Growing Up: How Parenthood Promises to Define the Next Era of Star Wars
Star Wars

Alex Segura’s Star Wars comic promises to explore leadership, legacy and parenthood for the beloved heroes in a post-Empire galaxy.

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Pe Amidala holding up a blaster to the left and Anakin Skywalker using Force choke to the right in front of a background of space in vibrant colors
No, Anakin Did Not Kill Pe, And Star Wars Wants You to Know Why
Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader

While Vader's actions on Mustafar contributed to Pé's suffering, her ultimate demise came from a loss of will to live after witnessing his descent.

Comic book art: Leia, Luke, and Han against a starry backdrop
As Star Wars Expands, It Wants to Make "More Than Just Hits" While Avoiding Pure Fan Service
Star Wars

Alex Segura's new Star Wars explores post-Empire era with familiar faces in fresh ways, avoiding pure fan service for character-driven stories.

Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Revenge of the Sith to the left and Liam Neeson as a Force Ghost of Qui-Gon Jinn in the Obi-Wan Kenobi show to the right in a combined image
Obi-Wan Kenobi Came So Close to Betraying the Jedi for His REAL Master
Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi-Wan's deep loyalty to his master sures his allegiance to the Jedi Order. His actions in the comics show a willingness to defy Council rules.