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Tom Wampach-

Tom Wampach

About Tom Wampach

As an aspiring writer, Tom Wampach pursues combining his geeky passions with the ability to create captivating articles for like-minded people. Tom is a huge Star Wars and Marvel nerd. Paired with his up-to-date knowledge on the newest TV shows and series, becoming a writer at Comic Book Resources (CBR) became the next logical step. Aside from his huge collection of Lego builds and Anime figurines, he spends his time playing Hogwarts Legacy, the occasional round of Overwatch, or travels around the world to discover new cultures and tasty meals.
 

Although English is not his first language, the far-reaching usability of it has always fascinated him. As an English student at the University of Luxembourg, analyzing long-forgotten poems quickly becomes dull, though. Having the opportunity to express his creative writing on hot topics like his favorite TV show, The Clone Wars, is an excellent opportunity to fulfill his writer's needs and simultaneously be part of a massive community.


 

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Harry Potter's Most Important Skill Is Also the Franchise's Most Underrated

The Harry Potter movies may not always show it, but legilimency is simultaneously the franchise’s most important and underrated skill.

Commander Trench and General Grievous from the Star Wars universe 1
General Grievous Wasn't Dooku's Best Naval Commander

General Grievous was an excellent naval commander in Star Wars: The Clone Wars but fell short of surpassing Commander Trench in the series.

Harry Potter talks to a snake at the zoo in Sorcerer's Stone 1
Why Harry Potter Could Communicate With Snakes

The Harry Potter franchise connected Parseltongue with the heirs of Salazar Slytherin. So why was Gryffindor's Harry a Parselmouth?

Rita Skeeter in Harry Potter with Harry and Cedric 1
This Harry Potter Journalist Was Nastier Than You Might Think

Harry Potter exemplified why Rita Skeeter needed nothing more than a magical pen and persuasive writing to manipulate the Wizarding World.

Savage Opress wielding his two-bladed lightsaber in Star Wars The Clone Wars 1
Savage Opress Is Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Most Tragic Character

Savage Opress made his first appearance on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and his position quickly shifted from fearsome warrior to manipulated victim.

Voldemort leads his followers into Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 1
One Hogwarts House Avoided the Temptations of Voldemort

Voldemort recruited Death Eaters and dark wizards from within Hogwarts. Only students from one house resisted the temptations to join his ranks.

Ventress with a red lightsaber in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. 1
Why Star Wars' Asajj Ventress Became a Bounty Hunter

Asajj Ventress played the role of ruthless Sith apprentice, before taking on bounty hunting and unexpectedly changing her personality for the better.

Sirius Black and Harry Potter in front of Black family tree in Order of the Phoenix 1
Sirius Wasn't the Most Heroic Black in Harry Potter

The Harry Potter books exemplified why Sirius Black might have taken after his brother, who truly earned the position of most heroic Black.

Kingsman's Merlin, played by Mark Strong, standing in front of a wall of Kingsman tech. 1
Why Merlin Is the Real Hero of the Kingsman Franchise

Kingsman draws inspiration from the Arthurian legend, incorporating Merlin as a key character and making him the true hero of the franchise.

Captain Rex and the 332nd Command in Star Wars: The Clone Wars 1
How Did Captain Rex Resist Carrying Out Order 66?

Order 66 was an infamous, genocidal event in the Star Wars galaxy, yet Captain Rex’s resistance was only due to the intervention of a trusted ally.

Richmond Valentine with his shoes on a table in Kingsman 1
Why Valentine Is Still the Most Exciting Kingsman Villain

Kingsman: Secret Service introduced Samuel L. Jackson as Richmond Valentine. Here’s why Valentine still overshadows all subsequent villains.

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Why Do Wizards and Goblins Have Issues in the Wizarding World?

Every Harry Potter fan knows how guarded goblins are. Exploring their history with wizards unveils the reason behind their lack of trust.

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The Harry Potter Movies Never Explored Their Most Interesting Magical Beings

With the Harry Potter franchise growing, Centaurs should have more screen time featuring their talents and untapped potential in the magical universe.

Peter Sutherland, played by Gabriel Basso, wearing bulletproof armor in The Night Agent 1
How Netflix’s The Night Agent Sets up a Season 2

The Night Agent's Season 1 ending left a promising outlook for Season 2. Here’s what the second season of the Netflix series may look like.

Fluffy from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and the Hungarian horntail from Goblet of Fire 1
Hogwarts Condemns Dark Wizards - But They're Similar in One Regard

Hogwarts is quick to condemn Dark Wizards for their malicious behavior. Here’s why both are similar in their abuse of magical creatures.

The Night Agent's Peter and Rose (played by Gabriel Basso and Luciane Buchanan) use binoculars 1
The Night Agent Cast & Character Guide

The Night Agent has become a massive hit for Netflix. Here's a closer look at Season 1's important characters and the cast who portray them.

Professor Sprout pulls out a Mandrake in herbology class and the Whomping Willow waves its branches from Harry Potter 1
Harry Potter's Plants Are Stronger Than They Appeared in the Movies

Warner Bros. created the Harry Potter movie series according to J.K. Rowling’s books but left out the destructive potential of magical plants.

Kate Wyler, played by Keri Russell walking through a crowd in The Diplomat.  1
How Netflix’s The Diplomat Sets Up Season 2

The Diplomat Season 1 ends with a cliffhanger, leaving fans wondering about Kate's future. Here’s what The Diplomat can capitalize on in Season 2.

Star-Lord, played by Chris Pratt, using a gun in Guardians of the Galaxy 1
What Are Star-Lord's Powers in Guardians of the Galaxy - And Does He Still Have Them?

The power of Star-Lord remained hidden for a long time in Guardians of the Galaxy. Here's an overview of his enormous variety of capabilities.