Brandon Davis

A writer that specializes in analysis on pop culture. Really into comic books and movies, and will take a chance to write on them when possible. Open to freelance.
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Miles Morales, and His Growing Influence

2018 was a banner year for Miles Morales, the young hero now donning the mantle of Spider-Man. Sony gave him the spotlight with the blockbuster Spider-Man, into the Spider-Verse, Marvel is publishing a new ongoing series Miles Morales: Spider-Man by writer Saladin Ahmed and artist Javier Garron, and he even had a role in the PS4’s Spider-Man vide game. The titular hero is slowly becoming a household name, eight years after his introduction to Marvel comics. It’s only natural for younger readers
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Exploring Trauma in PERSONA 5 THE ANIMATION

After months of anticipation, PERSONA 5 THE ANIMATION finally arrived this spring anime season. Based on PERSONA 5, the smash hit JRPG from 2016, the anime comes hot off the heels of the games international, award-winning popularity. With the game’s spectacular combat, exceptional characters, and emotional story, it’s only logical for an adaptation to follow. While it may seem like PERSONA 5 is just your typical JRPG, there is much more to it. The game and the entire series as a whole tackle rea
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MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD, Why You Should Join the Hunt

Are you a fan of giant kaiju and monster movies, staring in awe at their destruction and vivid designs? Do you have a collector’s mentality and like to grind and hunt for hours for a special item? If you meet any of these criteria, then congratulations, you’ll be right at home with Capcom’s MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD. Originally debuting on the PlayStation 2 in 2004, MONSTER HUNTER is, you guessed it, a game where you hunt ridiculous monsters. Players find themselves taking on larger than life creat
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The RUNAWAYS Show: From Panel to Screen

WARNING: Mild spoilers for the first four episodes of Marvel’s The RUNAWAYS show, as well as the first volume of Brian K. Vaughan’s original comic! Marvel’s RUNAWAYS show arrives this week on Hulu, adapting the classic Marvel comic for new and old fans alike. There is much excitement for the show, justified by the solid start of its first few episodes. Targeting teenage viewers while adding intrigue that older fans may enjoy, the Runaways are looking to become a household name once more. Will R
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Back to School: Top of the Class with THE VISION

[WARNING! This article contains spoilers about THE VISION!] It’s September once again, which means millions of students are back to school. And with the envoy of classes and studying comes the twisted fun of growing pains. Students of varying ages will meet new friends, have arguments with their families, and ultimately begin to change. And there is no better example of this dramatic change and angst than in the Marvel title THE VISION. A tale of a unique family involving the Vision himself, t
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Here's Why You Should be Reading Marvel's NICK FURY!

Hey Marvelites and non-Marvelites! For the next few weeks, we’re putting a spotlight on some of our favorite lesser known Marvel comic books and letting you know why you should be reading them! This week’s pick is NICK FURY by James Robinson, ACO, Hugo Petrus, Rachelle Rosenberg, and Travis Lanham. A good spy comic is hard to come by nowadays, especially in a world dominated by superheroes and cosmic chaos. Recent years have given us titles such as Mark Waid’s BLACK WIDOW and Tom King’s GRAYSON
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Artist Kris Anka on Marvel's RUNAWAYS, SPIDER-WOMAN

Kris Anka illustrates highly anticipated RUNAWAYS, the sequel to the acclaimed Marvel comic that ended in 2009. He previously worked on titles such as UNCANNY X-MEN, CAPTAIN MARVEL, THUNDERBOLTS, and more recently STAR-LORD with Chip Zdarsky. Known for his redesigns of classic characters, Kris Anka developed Spider-Woman’s now iconic new costume. When not working on major titles, the California native constantly creates more art. He works on portraits and designs for various social networks. Int
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Christopher Hastings Interview at Five Points Festival 2017

During this past weekend’s Five Points Festival, we at ComicsVerse had the pleasure of interviewing writer Christopher Hastings. Relatively new to some in the world of mainstream comics, Hastings is quickly making a name for himself. With credits for ADVENTURE TIME, VOTE LOKI, and DEADPOOL, Christopher Hastings leaves a mark with his brand of comedy and meta-commentary. The Brooklyn native is no slouch when it comes to expressing commentary on various subjects. Christopher has a history of sket
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STAR-LORD #5 Review: Being a Hero Just Ain't Easy

After the stunning cliffhanger last issue, STAR-LORD #5 comes back with near non-stop action, as the events of the Grounded story come to a head. Continuing with the expanded efforts on all fronts to save Gregory while Star-Lord and friends conduct a calculated assault, this issue brings out all the action and quick quips to keep you entertained from start to finish. Crafted carefully and meticulously throughout, STAR-LORD #5 cements itself as the best in the series so far. READ: Peter is still
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INJECTION #11 Review: Back Online

Finally, INJECTION is back from its long hiatus, and it’s time to see what’s up next for our eccentric and peculiar Cross Culture-Contamination Unit! Warren Ellis’ sci-fi mystery returns with this issue after the end of an arc that left more possibilities than answers. While this issue doesn’t directly address any questions or immediately entertain previous events, it does give us insight into a member of the group we haven’t spent much time with yet. INJECTION #11 brings us back with a strong r