Screen Rant

Justin Epps-Senior Staff Writer

Justin Epps

Senior Staff Writer

January, 2017
Superman, DC Comics, Batman
  • 3212
    articles
  • 1307
    News
  • 1623
    Features
  • 230
    Lists
  • 2
    Reviews
  • 50
    Other

Author Details

Justin's been collecting comics since the early '00s and has several thousand floppies to his name, as well as dozens of trades and graphic novels.. He's also an avid collector of rare and hard-to-find zines, as well as other obscure media. Justin is currently living in North Carolina with his partner.

Industry Focus

As a Senior writer for the comic book team, Justin Epps' primary focus for mini features, reviews, and lists center around the DC Universe and its characters such as Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, and the Flash. Justin Epps also writes on new and developing comic book stories for publishers such Archie, Dark Horse, Image, and others.

Favorite Media

Justin Epps' favorite DC Comics run is Grant Morrison's legendary Bat-Epic. In fact, Justin's a huge fan of nearly everything Morrison has written from their epic runs on Doom Patrol and Animal Man to their modern Superman classic, All-Star Superman, as well as Morrison's original work like The Invisibles and The Filth.

Latest

Far Side wide-eyed man (left) and devils laughing at hell's suggestion box (right)
10 Far Side Comics That Prove Customer Service Is a Living Nightmare

The Far Side takes a swing by exploring the headaches that come with the pitfalls of customer service with 10 absurd strips about service jobs.

fiery godzilla and movie version ghost rider
Godzilla Is Marvel's New Ghost Rider in Jaw-Dropping Crossover: "Ghost-Rider-Zilla"

After fighting Marvel’s biggest heroes, Godzilla is merging with them. A killer variant cover fuses iconic kaiju with the terrifying Ghost Rider.

Superman and Wonder Woman
DC Finally its Why a Superman x Wonder Woman Romance Would Never Work

The New 52 tried to push Superman and Wonder Woman together, but now DC Comics its a relationship between the two heroes just can't happen.

Spider-Man in front of many of his Marvel Comics villains
This Spider-Man Short Film FINALLY Brings an Iconic Marvel Villain to the Screen: Watch Now

Fans have seen Spider-Man take on several of his greatest enemies in live-action films, but a fan film is giving one beloved foe his due.

Juggernaut and Superman.
This Juggernaut vs Superman Fight Will Make You Crave a Movie Crossover

An inspired piece of fanart pits Superman against the Juggernaut and it makes the case that the two should actually battle in a crossover film.

DC Rebirth, Superman in color, leading a charge of other heroes in black & white
Listen Up, James Gunn! These 10 Underrated DC Superhero Teams Deserve Their DCU Debut

James Gunn’s DCU has a chance to debut some fan-favorite characters and these 10 underrated DC Comics teams deserve a chance in the spotlight.

3
Far Side wide eyed man (left, color) with a character in
10 Far Side Comics That Confirm No One Really Knows What They’re Doing

Everyone makes mistakes and if these incredibly absurd and humorous Far Side strips prove anything, it’s that failure is the great equalizer.

An evil clown with two goldfish playing baseball behind him in The Far Side.
10 Far Side Characters You Never, Ever Want To Meet In Real Life

For all the whimsical characters in The Far Side, there are more than a handful of oddballs one would never want to encounter in real life.

2
Comic book art: Ultimate Spider-Man With Family blurred In Background
Everyone Loves Ultimate Spider-Man, But the Marvel Hero Almost Looked Very Different

Ultimate Spider-Man is crushing it with fans, but according to the Ultimate Universe’s overseer, Jonathan Hickman, it almost had a different writer.

Far Side grinning man (left, foreground) and a man with a bent neck & a TV repairman (background, right)
10 Far Side Comics That Turn Awkward Social Situations Into Comedy Gold

Awkward situations are never fun, but with The Far Side, the most cringe-inducing scenarios become fodder for some truly killer punchlines.

Daredevil and Jessica Jones comic with Daredevil live action
Daredevil's Romance With Jessica Jones Is About to Hit the MCU and Trust Us, You're Not Ready

Jessica Jones is ing up with Daredevil, but will the private eye’s tender feelings for the Man Without Fear from the comics come with her?

1
Absolute Batman 5 and 6

Absolute Batman is chock full of surprising moments and series’ writer Scott Snyder digs into the reasoning behind one jaw-dropping scene.

2
daredevil seeing his own skeleton with his powers
Daredevil's New Power Upgrades His Senses, But At a Super Gross Cost

While a sinister fungal infection works its way through Daredevil, the Man Without Fear is getting an incredible his iconic powers.

Split image of Supergirl in DC comics and DCU Supergirl set
Ahead of Her DCU Debut, DC Just Brought a New Supergirl to Life

With Supergirl heading to James Gunn’s DCU, DC Comics is doubling down on the Maiden of Might with an unexpected duplicate of Superman’s cousin!

Gwen stacey next to the new gwenpool with her tombstone behind her
Like It or Not, Gwen Stacy Is Officially Back In the Marvel Universe

It may not be every Marvel fan’s cup of tea, but Gwen Stacy is back in the Marvel Universe, but what does it mean for Spider-Man (and everyone else)?

3
far side phobias
If Your Friends Don’t Laugh At These 10 Absurd Far Side Comics, Are They Really Your Friends?

Humor might be subjective, but these Far Side strips are so undeniably funny that anyone who doesn’t laugh at them could hardly have any joy in them.

5
invisible man
Universal Monsters Announces New Invisible Man Project, Teasing the Horror Icon's Next Era

Skybound Entertainment’s partnership with Universal continues as a an all-star team comes together for Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man.

Peanuts and golden sky
It's Really True, the New Catholic Pope Is a Comics Lover Just Like the Rest of Us

The world is still getting to know Pope Leo XIV, and a glimpse at his social media history reveals the spiritual leader is a Peanuts fan!

1
5 Ways Captain America 4 Can Save the MCU
It's A Crime That Captain America's Romance With A Supervillain Was Left Out of The MCU

The Marvel Cinematic Universe did a good job with Captain America, but it’s a tragedy fans never got to see Steve’s romance with a supervillain.

Nextwave team
The New Avengers Are Great, But These Underrated Superhero Teams Deserve a MCU Debut

The New Avengers are the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest team, but there are a few other underrated squads waiting for their big screen debut.

2