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Samantha King

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January, 2021
disney comics, Wonder Woman, Pokemon
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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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Sailor Mercury smiles with a sparkling and bubble background.
New Sailor Moon Sailor Mercury Cosplay Brings One The Series' Most Iconic Heroines To Life

Sailor Moon's friends are a great source of and strength for the heroine in the iconic anime series, making cosplays of them notable.

Comic book art: Harley Quinn smiles, holding her hands up on either side of her head while wearing her jester costume.
Harley Quinn Gets a Huge Redesign in Rare Cosplay Reimagining

Harley Quinn has had numerous costumes and redesigns throughout her comic history, with each new take providing perfect inspiration for cosplayers.

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Collage of Deadpool in Weapon X suit, Fox film with heart hands, and Poison Venompool
15 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.

Comic book art: Wolverine shouts and bares his claws while Deadpool stands calmly in the background, focused.
Wolverine & Deadpool's Graffiti-Style Redesign Is Too Cool for Marvel to Ignore

Deadpool and Wolverine have had their share of team-ups, but this redesign is a completely new look for the violent, yet effective, duo.

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Catwoman and Batman hold onto one another against a red backdrop.
Catwoman Replacing Batman Created the 1 Gotham Villain More Competent Than Joker

Catwoman is no stranger to heroism, but one Elseworlds story pushed her to her limits when she became Gotham's primary savior instead of Batman.

Garfield waving, overlaying comic strips featuring Liz and Jon
10 Funniest Garfield Comics Involving the Vet's Office

Garfield's hesitation to visit the veterinarian is well-known, particularly given some of the lengths he will go to avoiding his medical appointments.

Catwoman layered over the 1960s Batmobile driven by Batman and Robin
Catwoman Replacing Batman Introduced DC's Coolest Take on the Batmobile

Catwoman's version of the Batmobile in an Elseworlds story has an incredibly sleek and fitting design that is perfect for Gotham's feline heroine.

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Miles Morales's 2020 suit on the cover of Miles Morales: Spider-Man #13, with art by Rahzzah.
Miles Morales Cosplay Shows How Photo Editors Take Great Costumes to an Unbelievable Next Level

Miles Morales' Spider-Man has seen a rise in popularity as well as an increase in cosplay recreations, but photo editing adds another layer.

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x-men's magik at the disco
Magik's New 'Disco' Redesign Needs to Be the X-Men Hero's New Full-Time Costume

Magik has received a stunning 1970s makeover thanks to Dazzler, which she absolutely rocks and should keep handy in her wardrobe for the future.

Venom Comic New Powers Hive Mind Art
Venom Becomes President in Cosplay That Dares Marvel to Get This Creative

Venom cosplays have often played off of merging other characters with the Marvel symbiote, but one cosplay has him in a major position of power.

Felicia Hardy's Black Cat as a villain in Marvel Comics
Black Cat's Venomized Form Might Be Her Greatest Redesign of All Time

Marvel's Venom and Black Cat would make a perfect pair, as seen in official variant art that gives her an incredible symbiote makeover.

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Deadpool stands in front of an image of himself and a very angry, yelling Wolverine.
Marvel is Making You Relive Deadpool's Worst Era in Wolverine Team-Up

Deadpool & Wolverine's latest comic team-up once more eliminates best charcteristics - but it actually makes sense to attain character growth.

Ekos outstretched in comic cover art for Ekos vol. 1 from Joe Quesada
EKOS: Marvel Studios Founder Brings A Brand New Comic Universe To Kickstarter

Marvel Studios' founder is ready to kick off a new cinematic universe, beginning with the graphic novel, Ekos, in a partnership with Aspen Comics.

Close-up of Namor, the Sub-Mariner
A Hulk-Strength MCU Hero's Modern Rebirth Officially Begins (With a Dark New Look)

Jason Aaron is at the helm of Namor's latest adventure, pitting the sub-mariner against seven kings who are ready to usurp his royal throne.

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A Xenomorph stands, its mouth open, as another xenomorph is seen in the background with its second mouth protruding.
Alien: Romulus Prequel Changes Its Rating to R, Promising Adults-Only Horror

The comic prequel for Alien: Romulus from Marvel Comics will receive a higher rating than expected, making it officially for Adults Only.

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Minnie Mouse dressed in Captain Marvel's uniform
Minnie Mouse Is Marvel's New Captain Marvel in Unique New Take on Carol Danvers' Origin

Minnie Mouse is the latest subject of Disney and Marvel's comic crossovers as the fashion icon becomes Captain Marvel with an origin twist.

Saitama stares fiercely while Goku smiles in the background
Shonen Jump's Greatest Characters Ever Come to Life in Anniversary Illustration by One-Punch Man Artist

Shonen Jump's iconic characters were brought together during one of the magazine's major anniversary milestones, showcasing decades of storytelling.

Batman stares straight ahead menacingly in his gray and blue costume, a backdrop of night behind him.
This Stylish Black & White Batman Costume Needs to Be Official DC Canon Yesterday

Batman's classic suit has gotten a makeover that delivers a retro and refreshing look for the Dark Knight, reminiscent of his Arkham era.

Berserk's Guts postitioned with a stoic face in the center, Casca looking up behind him, and Griffith looking to the right behind Guts' right shoulder
New Berserk Guts Cosplay Shows An Alternate Take On The Black Swordsman That Is Simply Incredible

A Guts cosplay inspired by Berserk is putting a fun twist on the tragic hero, while remaining true to the spirit and aesthetic of the character.

Wolverine yells with his left-hand claws out, overlaying an image of Deadpool holding a chainsaw over his shoulder.
Deadpool & Wolverine Just Cheated Their Healing Factors into a Jaw-Dropping New Power

Wolverine just gave Deadpool the best upgrade despite having terrible odds of survival after Deadpool began reinventing himself in new team-up.