Ben Bishop
278 articles published since December 13, 2021
About Ben Bishop
Benjamin Bishop is a linguist, literary critic and general menace to society operating out of Indianapolis, Indiana. He can be found most days actively dismantling the rules of a local TTRPG and can be reached at ben.b@cbr.com.
Superman Has Introduced DC's Very Own Infinity Gauntlet
Superman #4 features a bejeweled glove very reminiscent of Marvel's Infinity Gauntlet - and it spells serious trouble for the Man of Steel.
A That '90s Show Theory Claims Leia Isn't Eric's Daughter
That '90s Show follows Eric Forman's daughter Leia during Summer 1995 as she turns 15, but one That '70s Show fan thinks those numbers don't add up.
Metropolis' Biggest Ladies Man is - Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen?!
Recent comics have revealed that Superman's best friend, Jimmy Olsen, is much more adept at romance than anyone could have imagined.
Lex Luthor Just Revealed His Secret History - As the Batman of Metropolis
Lex Luthor's recent partnership with Superman is shocking - but not as much as his newly revealed history as the Batman of Metropolis.
Superman: Lost Brought Back Lobo's Strangest Classic Allies
Superman's odyssey in space has him encountering a number of strange creatures, including a species beloved by Lobo.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Follows in Shrek's Subversive Footsteps
The Shrek spinoff, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, has been startlingly successful. And that's mostly because the story borrows from Shrek itself.
Paleoartists Are Working to Fix 65's Creature Designs
65 stands out as 2023's premiere dinosaur movie, but it falls flat on its characterization of the beasts. Here is how Paleoartists are fixing them.
Wonder Woman May Have Just Compromised Her Own People
Wonder Woman appears to have become a god at the end of DC's Revenge of the Gods #1 - and the potential fallout could compromise the Amazons.
Batman Just Proved His Love For Superman's Family in a Very Unexpected (and Touching) Way
Superman: Lost #1 contains a brief moment that is very telling of who Bruce Wayne is and why Batman's humanity is one of his most important powers.
Indie TTRPG Interstitial Combines Dungeons & Dragons With Kingdom Hearts
Indie TTRPG Interstitial: Our Hearts Intertwined uses Apocalypse World roleplaying to move its Kingdom Hearts structure beyond the likes of D&D.
The Hobbit Inspired an Alternative to the Bechdel Test
The Bechdel test is just one of many feminist litmus tests. The Tauriel Test, inspired by The Hobbit, delves deeper into women's characterizations.
Pokémon's New Protagonists Wield Mysterious MacGuffins
Pokémon's new protagonists, Liko and Roy, carry unique objects that hold mysterious meaning. Here is everything known about these odd-looking objects.
What Is Sons of the Forest, the Sleeper Hit That Crashed Steam?
Sons of the Forest, sequel to 2018's The Forest, is believed to have crashed Steam's servers. Here's what makes the new game so popular.
The Last of Us: What Movie Is Playing in Episode 6?
The Last of Us' 6th Episode, "Kin," briefly features a romantic comedy from the 1970s -- one that bears far more meaning than may appear at first.
Injustice’s Damian Wayne is Much Darker Than His Mainstream Counterpart
Although Batman's son, Damian Wayne, is already considered the darkest Robin, Injustice turned him into an absolute monster.
How DC's Injustice Comic Made an Evil Superman Interesting
DC's Injustice series took the overused trope of an evil Superman and remade it into something compelling and interesting.
Superman's Visit to the Injustice Universe Changes the Dynamic of the Super Sons
Jon Kent's Superman will be going to the Injustice universe, where he will meet a very different version of his Super Sons partner.
Ms. Marvel and Venom Are the Newest Odd Couple - And They're Great
As Dark Web concludes in Venom #16, the Lethal Protector and Ms. Marvel have solidified their odd couple dynamic - and it's great.
Competitive Pokémon Needs to Change - And Showdown Has the Solution
After decades of the same issues, it's high time that Pokémon changes its competitive structure. Pokémon's history and third-party apps tell how.
Harley Quinn is Quickly Replacing Ambush Bug as DC’s Deadpool
Harley Quinn is becoming more meta as time goes by, with 2023's Harley Quinn Romances further solidifying the change and making her DC's Deadpool.