Robert Wood
Contributing since August, 2020
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Author Details
Robert Wood is a writer and editor based out of Cheshire, England. He received his Master's in English Literature from Lancaster University, and previously worked helping self-published authors edit, publish, and market their work. He is the author of 'The False Elephant: and 99 Other Unreasonably Short Stories' - 100 stories, each told in exactly 100 words.
Industry Focus
Rob is a fan of great comics, from Hulk, Nightwing, and X-Men to Saga, The Walking Dead and Why Don't You Love Me? His favorite type of coverage is telling you things you never knew about your favorite superheroes and series, championing art for its own sake, and uncovering hidden gems for fans to race out and read.
Favorite Media
Rob is dedicated to the connected worlds of Marvel and DC comics, with an abiding soft spot for superhero stories. Comics also turned him into a horror fan, and his experience helping self-published authors edit, publish, and market their work makes him a constant champion of indie projects, always willing to try something new in hopes of finding a new favorite.
Latest Articles
Wolverine vs Weapon VIII Proves Logan's Successor Had Objectively Better Claws
As Wolverine takes on Weapon VIII, the Weapon X program's biggest success lashes out with deadly claws, flamethrowers, and more.
"The Most Powerful Weapons System Ever Devised": The Enterprise's Very First Discovery Turned Out to Be Star Trek's Ultimate Weapon
Star Trek canon brought the Enterprise's five-year mission to an end with the perfect discovery - a weapon known as the Heart of God.
Spider-Man Lore Changes Forever as Marvel Spills the Secrets of the FIRST Goblin (Before Norman Osborn)
After 26 years, Spider-Man's Proto-Goblin finally returns, spilling the secrets behind Norman Osborn's fateful origin as the Green Goblin.
Move Over THE FAR SIDE - Roger Ebert's Comics Rival Gary Larson's Best
Known for his brutal movie reviews and uplifting journalism, Roger Ebert also co-created some hilarious comics that rival Gary Larson's The Far Side.
New Far Side Comic Finally Breaks One of the Franchise's Oldest Rules
The Far Side's Gary Larson just released a new Christmas comic strip - however, its subject matter would have been banned when the franchise started.
Captain America's Brother Returns to Marvel Continuity - As the 1 Villain Who Can Outfight Him
Steve Rogers finally has a brother again, as Captain America faces a reborn Grant Rogers in a battle for the title of Marvel's greatest fighter.
1 Founding X-Men Hero Is Stronger Than Every Avengers Member, Marvel Confirms
X-Men unleashes a founding member's maximum power, revealing that the Avengers can't hold a candle to them. Meanwhile, an iconic hero changes forever.
"Many Times the Speed of Light": Marvel's Fastest Hero Makes Flash Look Like an Underachiever
Flash is famously the Fastest Man Alive, but a Marvel hero may actually deserve his crown, thanks to a mind-blowing feat of speed.
Google Names a Major MCU Character "The Most Searched Superhero" of Last 25 Years
Google just announced some of its most searched terms of the last 25 years, and a major Marvel figure is the world's most searched superhero.
10 Funniest Far Side Dinosaur Comics Starring Tyrannosaurus Rex
Gary Larson's The Far Side is obsessed with dinosaurs, but it puts particular effort into bringing Tyrannosaurus Rex down a peg.
Even The Boys' Producers Admit "Omni-Man Would Trash Homelander" (According to Invincible's Creator)
During Invincible's twentieth anniversary, co-creator Robert Kirkman alleged The Boys & Invincible creators agree on Homelander vs Omni-Man.
Why Black Widow Is So Scared of Hulk in 2012's Avengers - Their Secret MCU History Explained
When Black Widow meets Bruce Banner in The Avengers, she's terrified - because she already faced the Hulk earlier in MCU continuity.
"Their Power Touches All Creation": Marvel Reveals Details of "Darkseid Level" Villain Coming to Official Canon
Marvel is getting its own "Darkseid level" villain, with new details revealing it's an existing bad guy who's getting a multiversal upgrade.
"Start with a Man and Make a Monster. It's What They Did to Me": Michael Keaton's Batman Debuts New Codename & Costume as a Gotham Villain
As Michael Keaton's Batman returns, Bruce Wayne redefines himself as a Gotham villain, adding a dark twist to Tim Burton's universe.
Thor Proves Mjolnir Is "Stronger Than Ever Before" with a Staggering New Feat
As Thor battles an Elder God, he proves that he has reforged Mjolnir "stronger than e'er before" - justifying his boast by doing the impossible.
X-Men Reveals Final Form of Founding Member Who's Being Permanently Replaced in 2024
As X-Men officially replaces a founding member, the original has to go, and Wolverine & Colossus have a shocking plan to make it happen.
"This Is Power": Green Lantern's Nemesis Unleashes New Powers as DC's Ultimate Red Lantern
As Green Lantern's nemesis is overwhelmed by rage, the alien warrior becomes DC's new Red Lantern - and a source of explosive power.
Silver Surfer's Ultimate Form Finally Made Him More Powerful Than Galactus
When Silver Surfer finally found a way to kill Galactus, he had to become something even worse to keep the universe from collapsing.
Marvel's New Spider-Man is Officially Removing Peter Parker's Biggest Weakness
As X-Men's Nightcrawler becomes the new Uncanny Spider-Man, he's using his mutant powers to make Peter Parker's biggest weakness obsolete.
The Boys' Staggering Success Proves Another R-Rated Franchise Is Going to Waste
What if The Boys and Walking Dead had a baby? Leaving Megalopolis is a zombie superhero story that takes the best from each franchise.