Ben Sockol
508 articles published since January 14, 2022
About Ben Sockol
Ben Sockol has been writing articles for the comics section of Screen Rant since early 2022. Growing up watching a variety of Saturday morning cartoons and then voraciously reading through the comics they were based on, Ben developed a love of the superhero genre from an early age. And upon discovering anime in high school and college he became a manga fanatic as well. After double majoring in Physics and Mathematics at MIT and doing a brief stint as an Analyst at an investment firm, he realized that writing about his nerdy interests was his true calling. When Ben isn’t writing about comic books, he is most likely reading them or engaging in one of his many other hobbies like card magic. Ben has his own YouTube channel YGOFrom0 where he does deep dives into historic formats of the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game. You can occasionally find him on Twitter @bsocks8.
Author Details
Ben Sockol has been writing articles for the comics section of Screen Rant since early 2022. When not writing, Ben has his own YouTube channel YGOFrom0 where he does deep dives into historic formats of the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game.
Industry Focus
Ben is a big fan of DC and Marvel Comics but also loves a variety of anime and manga. He is passionate about major series like One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, and My Hero Academia but he also loves writing about many of Shonen Jump's more obscure series without anime adaptations.
Favorite Media
Ben's favorite manga is One Piece but he also loves other series like Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Akane-banashi. His favorite anime is Gintama, but he also loves other series like Attack on Titan, Made in Abyss, and Kaguya-Sama: Love is War.
10 Most Impactful My Hero Academia Moments
My Hero Academia is a series filled with moments that leave a major impact on both its world and its fans, but these are ten that stand out the most.
One Piece Episode 1071 Release Date & Time
One Piece's next episode is easily its most anticipated in quite some time and will feature a moment that will change the series forever.
My Hero Academia Fixes Naruto's Most Hated Trope With One Genius Twist
In its latest chapter My Hero Academia just improved one of Naruto's most hated tropes in a brilliant way that feels much more satisfying.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 5 Release Date & Time
After episode 4 wrapped up the Hidden Inventory arc, Jujutsu Kaisen's next episode will have to deal with the fallout of the season's big tragedy.
Jujutsu Kaisen's Gojo is Officially God-Tier, & One Line Just Proved It
Gojo just had his most epic moment yet in Jujutsu Kaisen, which is made even better by an incredibly important reference to the Buddha.
10 Funniest One Piece Moments
While One Piece does have many serious moments it can also be a goofy comedy at times, with some absolutely hilarious moments. These are the funniest.
10 Strongest My Hero Academia Students Not In Class 1-A
While My Hero Academia mainly focuses on the students in Class 1-A, the series also features a variety of powerful students not in that group.
One Piece Has Already Revealed Garp’s Replacement
One Piece shows that Koby already has what he needs to become the next Garp and carry forward the Vice Admiral's legacy, including Conquerors' Haki.
"Should We Kill Them All?" Gojo Proves He Is Jujutsu Kaisen's Darkest Hero
Jujutsu Kaisen showed in its latest episode that Gojo is one of the anime's darkest heroes with an absolutely chilling and devastating line.
10 Biggest One Piece Moments That Changed The Series Forever
Over its 25 years of serialization One Piece has featured many moments that have changed the course of the series. These are the ten most important.
One Piece Proves a Villain is Stronger Than Fans Think With One Display of Power
While fans knew that the former admiral Aokiji was strong, One Piece's latest chapter just revealed he is more powerful than anyone imagined.
How Luffy Got His Scars in One Piece: Explained
One of the most iconic parts of Luffy's character design in One Piece are his scars, both of which represent very important moments in his life.
Gojo's Past is Much More Brutal In Jujutsu Kaisen's Anime Than in the Manga
With its latest episode Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 has elevated its source material, making Gojo's past much more brutal and tragic than in the manga.
Jujutsu Kaisen Uses its Ending For a Twist That's Absolutely Brutal
Jujutsu Kaisen just delivered one of the most shocking anime twists this year and it was made even more brutal by weaponizing the show's ending theme.
One Piece’s New Whitebeard is A Hero No One Would Expect After Big Twist
With its latest chapters, One Piece is setting up Luffy's grandfather Garp as the manga's new version of Whitebeard in a potentially tragic way.
Jujutsu Kaisen Shows The Full Power Of The Only Man Who Beat Gojo
The Jujutsu Kaisen anime has finally shown the full power of Toji Fushiguro, the only man who has beaten Gojo in a fight thus far in the series.
Yu-Gi-Oh!'s Blue-Eyes White Dragon Has a Surorisingly Dark Origin
The Blue-Eyes White Dragon is one of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise's most iconic and powerful monsters but it actually has a surprisingly dark history.
One Piece Is About To Repeat Its Best (And Saddest) Story
One Piece is setting up an arc very similar to its iconic Marineford arc, which many fans consider to be the best and most tragic part of the series.
Jujutsu Kaisen Shows How MAPPA Learned To Improve On Its Source Material
Jujutsu Kaisen's second season is showing how its anime studio MAPPA is evolving by adding a subtle but meaningful scene not present in the manga.
My Hero Academia Makes A Villain Even Scarier With A Terrifying New Look
My Hero Academia already has some incredibly scary villains, but a new version of Toga just showed how to make them even more terrifying.