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Tristan Benns

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January, 2018
X-Men, DC, Superman
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Author Details

Tristan Benns is a freelance writer and lifelong geek. He's worked as a tutor, an editor, and even a salesman in a comic book store. If he isn't asking you about your feelings on the Oxford comma, he's probably asking you to name your favorite Green Lantern.

Industry Focus

Tristan has written comics coverage for Screen Rant for years with specific interest in topics like the X-Men, Superman, the Power Rangers, and more - and is usually pushing his pro-Cyclops agenda.

Favorite Media

Tristan's favorite comics include such titles as Kingdom Come, DC's The New Frontier, Grant Morrison's JLA, and practically any X-Men comic, including the controversial Chuck Austen run.

Latest

WONDER WOMAN WITH A PRIDE RAINBOW
Wonder Woman Already Told Us About Her Sexuality, Fans Just Weren't Ready to Hear It

Wonder Woman is one of DC Comics' most iconic characters, and though her sexuality has long been a topic of conversation, it was confirmed long ago.

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nightwing with all dc's heroes
DC’s Most Surprising Familial Relationships You Won’t Believe

Family drama has long been a recurring aspect in the lives of comic book heroes, but many of DC's family trees are more complex than fans realize.

Justice League Volume 1 The Totality Featured Image
10 Criminally Underused Characters We Hope to See Return in DC’s New Justice League Era

The Justice League has long been considered DC's greatest team, and there are more than a few underrated icons that deserve a slot in the roster.

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DC's Justice League including Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman by artist Alex Ross
This Justice League Hero Is So Overpowered, a Traditional Solo Series Would Be Pointless

The Justice League is home to some of DC Comics' most powerful heroes, but one League legend is too powerful for his own ongoing superhero series.

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Featured Image: (left to right) Aquaman, Flash, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern
10 of DC’s Most Underrated Hero Costumes That Deserve a Comeback

DC Comics' heroes have had countless fan-favorite designs throughout the years, but more than a few underrated looks were gone too soon.

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Superman at the head of a conference table with  of the Justice League crowded into the room.
No Thanks, Justice League: 10 Heroes Who Turned Down hip To DC's Best Team

The Justice League is considered to be DC Comics' greatest team of heroes, but more than a few iconic crimefighters have refused to .

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Wonder Woman Grimace Face in Comic Cover Art
RIP Wonder Woman: A Complete Guide to All of the Hero's Deaths

Death is never permanent for DC's greatest superheroes, but Wonder Woman has faced death head-on many more times than fans may realize.

Comic book art: Batman leads the Justice League into battle.
5 DC Heroes Who Deserve the Spotlight ASAP (and 5 Who Need to Take a Break)

DC Comics has countless heroes deserving of praise, but more than a few need a step back while other, more obscure heroes bask in the limelight.

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Comic book art: Superman appears in his Hunter Prey costume behind the standard Superman by Jim Lee.
10 Awful DC Comics Costumes That Would Make Edna Mode Furious

DC Comics is home to the World's Greatest Superheroes, but there have been more than a few costume choices that do not live up to the hype.

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Comic book art: Cyborg Superman in front of 90s Superman and Azrael Batman fighting aliens.
The ’90s Were the Worst Decade for DC Heroes, So Please - Stop With the Nostalgia

The 90s are considered by more than a few fans to be their favorite era of DC Comics, but the decade hit the JLA a lot harder than fans .

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Split Image: Superman flying down a street; Rogues Gallery of DC villains including Lex Luthor, Bizarro, Catwoman, Two-Face, Black Adam, and the Riddler
5 Iconic DC Villains Who Became Anti-Heroes (And 5 Who Need to ASAP)

DC Comics loves turning villains into antiheroes, and there are more than a few villains that could make the leap to the side of the angels.

Wonder Woman Standing Next To Movie Poster Diana DC Featured
10 Underrated Wonder Woman Moments That Should Live in Your Head Rent Free

Wonder Woman has been around for over 80 years, and in that time, she's had several moments worth ing - even if they aren't her most iconic.

Group Shot from Dark Crisis Cover with Jon Kent Superman at Center
10 DC Heroes Who Took Up the Mantle of Another Hero

DC Comics' continuity has always revolved around legacy, and more than a few of the World's Finest Heroes have taken that lesson to heart.

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superman with a gang of dc villains
10 Times DC Heroes Teamed Up with Villains to Save the World

DC Comics' heroes regularly battle some of the greatest villains in comics, but these same villains have helped them save the day more than once.

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Superman Featured Header
I'm Sick of the 'Superman Is Boring' Argument Because Haters Are All Missing the Point

Superman is constantly described as too boring, but the Man of Steel is more interesting than most acknowledge - and the haters don't realize why.

Comic book art: Absolute Wonder Woman holds her massive sword on her shoulder.
Wonder Woman Is Eyeing a New TV Series, And It Should Pull From These Underrated Comics

Wonder Woman is one of DC's greatest icons, and the series featuring her Amazon sisters has plenty of inspiration to pull from.

Split image of Marvel and DC crossovers feature
10 Greatest DC Comics Crossovers That Deserve the Big Screen Treatment

DC Comics' iconic heroes have had countless internal team-ups, but it is their crossovers with other universes that are really worth adapting.

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Superman and Kryptonite Suit DC
Sorry, Superman: We Found 10 Kinds of Kryptonite You Never Even Knew Existed

Kryptonite may be one of the most famous superhero weaknesses in all of pop culture, but Superman's greatest vulnerability has some obscure variations

Jason Momoa, DC Comics' Lobo, and Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool from Deadpool & Wolverine
Everyone Loves Deadpool, But Here's 8 Reasons Why You May Love Lobo Even More

As Marvel Comics' Merc With A Mouth, Deadpool is one of the most efficient hired guns in comics - but DC Comics' Main Man Lobo is the best there is.

The Flash's One-Minute War Special Cover Art
The Flash Is Stupidly Fast, and His 10 Wildest Races Prove It

The Flashes have all been called the Fastest Men Alive, but both Barry Allen and Wally West have proved their worthiness of the title time and again.