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.
Ms. Marvel's New X-Men Costume Is Missing 1 Vital Detail
Kamala Khan may be a relatively young character, but her Ms. Marvel uniform is already iconic, and her X-Men redesign is missing one defining aspect.
Venom Brutally Calls Out the Marvel Multiverse's Biggest Issue
The Marvel Multiverse has been a fan-favorite concept since its debut, but only Venom understands the risk it creates for popular characters.
Spider-Man Has Really Gotten Over Mary Jane - At The Worst Possible Time
Peter Parker and Mary Jane are one of Marvel's most iconic couples, but now Spider-Man is ultimately failing the woman he used to love most.
[SPOILER]'s Last Words Show Why She's Wolverine's Ultimate Protégé
Despite being a loner, Wolverine is known to take younger X-Men under his wing - and one of these sidekicks just proved why she's his one true partner
X-Men's Deadliest Mutants Officially Return for World-Shaking Genesis War
The Krakoa Era has introduced more than a few threats to the X-Men, but the return of the most horrific enemies they've faced is on the horizon.
Spider-Man's Movie Daughter Discovered the Full Potential of Spider-Sense
Spider-Man manages to avoid death thanks to his powerful Spider-Sense, but his daughter Mayday has an even more extreme version of the power.
Captain America's Death Finally Made Him Powerful Enough to Stop Galactus
Captain America is one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, but his ultimate sacrifice made this mere mortal a match for Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds.
Marvel's New "Omega Wolverine" Has a Genius Take on Logan's Berserker Rage
Wolverine is known for his iconic and bloodthirsty Berserker Rages, but Logan's Omega counterpart on Arakko has the exact opposite problem.
X-Men Gives an Original Team Member the Ultimate Dark Evolution
The X-Men are no strangers to corrupted or evil versions of their teammates, but one Merry Mutant's final form is totally beyond redemption.
Superman's Maximum Possible Speed Makes the Flash Look Slow
The Flash may be known as the Fastest Man alive, but as the Last Son of Krypton, Superman is more than a man - and his top speed proves it.
Luke Skywalker's True 'Force Form' Is Fully Revealed - & It's Vader's Opposite
In many ways, Luke Skywalker is inarguably Darth Vader's son - but in the eyes of the Force, the two Skywalkers couldn't be more different.
Marvel's Ultimate Teleporter Is the Last MCU Hero You'd Expect
Translocation is Marvel's most efficient - and most dangerous - form of teleportation, and only one MCU hero is smart enough to pull it off with ease.
Doctor Doom's Symbiote Form Proves He's Marvel's Deadliest Venom Host
Doctor Doom and Venom's past has been exposed, offering fans new clues as to why the Latverian dictator has been meddling in Eddie Brock's future.
Yoda's Name for Palpatine Shows the Dark Truth of Their Rivalry
Yoda is one of Star Wars' most powerful characters, but even he had a hard time grappling with the effects of the Emperor's rise to power.
"You're Like if Graffiti Was a Person": Deadpool Officially Meets His Match in a Shock Hero
Deadpool is one of the chattiest and most annoying heroes in the Marvel Universe, but it seems he has met his match in a surprising X-Man.
Reed Richards Just Became So Powerful, It Makes Black Bolt Look Weak
Reed Richards is one of Marvel's greatest heroes, but his dark variant got so powerful he can withstand the power of the entire Illuminati.
Deadpool's First Words To His Daughter Are Absolutely Heartbreaking
Deadpool is known for his chatterbox personality, but when Wade Wilson first met his daughter, the "Merc with a Mouth" was practically speechless.
1 MCU Hero Can Kill Reed Richards Even Easier Than Scarlet Witch
Reed Richards may be a beloved superhero, but his alternate self didn't feel so fantastic after going toe-to-toe with an MCU fan-favorite.
Captain America's New Nemesis Is [SPOILER] - Official Theory Explained
The identity of the new Captain Krakoa is still unknown, but clues point to him being a dark fan-favorite - and an old ally of Captain America.
"Omega Power Level": Which Superheroes Share Superman's Official Power Level
Superman is one of DC's strongest heroes, and a couple of members of the Legion of Super-Heroes rival his power - including one nobody remembers.