

Tristan Benns
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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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.