Robert Wood-Editor

Robert Wood

Editor

August, 2020
Masters in English Literature, experience editing & marketing
X-Men, The Walking Dead, The Far Side
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About Robert Wood

Robert Wood is a writer and editor based out of Cheshire, England. He is the author of 'The False Elephant: and 99 Other Unreasonably Short Stories' - 100 stories, each told in exactly 100 words.

Rob got into comics via Bendis' Ultimate Spider-Man and the UK anthology 'The Mighty World of Marvel,' which was running Frank Miller's Daredevil, Classic Hulk and Contest of Champions II.

Prior to journalism, he worked in copywriting and copyedited for Oxford University Press. He is on X as @PinchTwigs and Instagram as roobwoodjourno.

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? 

Favorite Media

‣ Fargo Season 3 is the best television ever made (yes, better than Breaking Bad)
‣ Daredevil is the best superhero
‣ X-Men's Krakoan Era will live again
‣ Metal Gear Solid apologist
‣ Don't believe in guilty pleasures

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New Sci-Fi Series The Last Driver Is Blade Runner Meets Mad Max

New sci-fi series The Last Driver comes with the tagline, "This car is my chapel. This wheel is my bible. This road is my religion. Let us pray."

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Every Single Starter Pokémon, Ranked by Design

The best part of any new Pokémon generation is seeing the three starter Pokémon you'll get to choose from, but who's the best?

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DC Announces Brand New Green Lantern Color for Lobo's Next Appearance

DC's Green Lantern lore has a new color of Lantern, complete with their own emotional powers. Sadly for them, their debut is against Lobo.

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superman family members, including David Corenswet's superman, Milly Alcock's supergirl and jon kent's superboy
DC Officially Confirms 1 Superman Family Member Is Stronger Than Clark Kent

DC fans often consider Superman the publisher's strongest hero, but it turns out he's not even the strongest hero in his family.

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Marvel Officially Reveals New Codename and Costume for Doctor Strange's New Appearance

Marvel's Doctor Strange is getting a wild new costume and a dark new codename in his next appearance, transforming into LORD STRANGE!

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Midsommar Meets Alien In Terrifying New Horror Series ODIN

New horror series Odin combines the unlikely Scandinavian setting of Midsommar with the terrifying cat-and-mouse hunt of Alien.

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New Horror Series OF THE EARTH Is True Detective Meets The Walking Dead

A new crime series combines the Neo-Noir tone and Deep South setting of True Detective and the claustrophobic horror of John Carpenter's The Thing.

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8 Most Universally Beloved High-Fantasy Movies of All Time

Here are the 10 most widely beloved high fantasy movies of all time, from Lord of the Rings to The Princess Bride and beyond...

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Dexter Meets Silence Of The Lambs In New Crime Series With A Genius Premise

A new "serial killer saga" is combining the character study of Dexter with the queasy partnership that lays at the heart of Silence of the Lambs.

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Stranger Things Meets Godzilla In New Sci-Fi Series That Deserves the Hype

New sci-fi series combines the spectacle of Godzilla with the found family of Stranger Things, as a group of former Hollywood stars befriend a kaiju.

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X-Men Officially Reveals New Redesign and Codename for Founding Member

A founding X-Men hero has a new codename to go with their shining redesign and impressive new powers. Here's why we think it's sticking around.

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7 Near-Perfect Stephen King Stories You Can Finish in 15 Minutes

Here are the 7 best Stephen King stories that you can read start to finish in 15 minutes or less. Including his most disturbing story of all time.

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Official Concept Art Reveals Cyclops Redesign for X-Men's New Appearance

Scott Summers - better known as the X-Men's leader Cyclops - has an awesome new design, just revealed in official concept art released by Marvel.

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Marvel Confirms Iconic Character Is Officially Stronger Than the Hulk

A shock character made famous by the MCU is now officially stronger than the Hulk - at least according to Steve Rogers' Captain America.

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Marvel Just Delivered the Most Shocking Death of the Year, Bar None

Marvel just killed off a major hero in a crushing defeat no-one saw coming. What's more, we think it's evidence of a major upcoming twist.

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Classic Batgirl Officially Reveals Her New Codename in DC Lore

Batgirl Barbara Gordon has a new codename, as she officially leaves the Bat-Family for a new high-stakes mission that will decide Gotham's future.

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BATMAN IN FOREGROUND AND HIS ORIGIN FROM YEAR ONE IN THE BACKGROUND
After 87 Years, DC Makes Jaw-Dropping Change to Batman's Origin

DC just majorly revamped Batman's origin, revealing that an iconic villain is behind his transformation into the Dark Knight.

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X-Men Officially Unveils a Founding Member's Greatest Redesign of All Time

An iconic X-Men hero just underwent their most radical redesign of all time, transforming the founding hero in a way fans never expected.

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Venom Lore's 6 New Colors of Symbiote Explained

The symbiote lore surrounding Marvel's Venom just underwent a major revamp, with new color-coded 'Symbiote Legions' who are about to be a big deal.

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DIFFERENT BATMAN DESIGNS, INCLUDING ANIMATED SERIES, ABSOLUTE AND ADAM WEST
7 Flawless Redesigns That Changed Batman Forever

Batman is one of the most iconic characters in fiction. However, over his 87-year career, the Batsuit has undergone several lasting redesigns.

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