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Austin Neely

Contributor Since September, 2022
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Author Details

Austin Neely is a writer, aspiring paleontologist and an advocate for Down Syndrome awareness based in Watertown, WI.  Outside of his professional life, Austin Neely spends time with his wife and son, reading, long walks in nature, playing video games, and collecting/playing/painting a variety of tabletop boardgames.

Industry Focus

Austin Neely's first long-term professional writing experience is right here at ScreenRant.  Prior to ing ScreenRant, Austin had a handful of poetry and short stories published in local collections in his original hometown of Houston, TX.  Austin's focus at ScreenRant remains firmly fixed on the Comics section, with an emphasis on Marvel and Star Wars, both of which are lifelong childhood ions that Austin has religously followed for over thirty years.

Favorite Media

In no particular order, Austin favorite comic book characters are Iron Fist, the Punisher, Sabretooth, Moon-Girl (and Devil Dinosaur), Luke Cage, Moon Knight, and Ant-Man.  Austin is also a fan of the recent Star Wars lines, with a particular love of the the Bounty Hunters series and it's true hero: Bossk.  Outside of Marvel and Star Wars, Austin has a deep love for the worlds of Fallout, A Song of Ice and Fire, and Jurassic Park.  , Vote Johny Henry Eden in 2276!

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Far Side Dogs
Far Side's 'Talking Dogs' Comic Is Scientifically Accurate (Really)
Comics

Despite looking like an obvious absurdity, there's real evidence that a classic Far Side comic by Gary Larson is scientifically accurate.

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Moon Knight Just Flipped His "Random ******** Go!!!!" Meme in the Coolest Way
Moon Knight

In a curious twist, art imitates parody as Moon Knight brutalizes his foes with an assortment of random weapons, bringing a hilarious meme to life.

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Every Version of the Punisher in Marvel Lore (Ranked Weakest to Strongest)
punisher

Joe Garrison may be replacing Frank Castle, but he isn't the first new Punisher. Here's every Punisher, ranked from mostly harmless to most lethal.

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Star Wars' Secret Faction Humiliated Grievous During the Clone War (& Now They're Back)
Star Wars

Star Wars' newest, biggest threat has lurked in the shadows for decades. During the Clone Wars, they handed General Grievous a humiliating defeat.

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Far Side's Baby-Eating Snake Is Based on a Dark Real-Life Experience
The Far Side

Snakes are the punchline of dozens of Far Side s, but creator Gary Larson's influence came from a terrifying incident with one of the reptiles.

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Luke Skywalker Confirms Darth Vader Could Overcome His 1 Force Weakness
Luke Skywalker

According to Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Dark Droids #2, cybernetics may be less of a hinderance to Darth Vader's Force potential than realized.

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Inspiration for New Punisher Revealed as Marvel Promises John Wick-Level "Gun-Fu"
The Punisher

In an interview with CBR.com, creator David Pepose reveals new details about Marvel's new Punisher, including his John Wick-inspired fighting style.

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Star Wars Answers an Era-Spanning Fan Question in 1 Sentence
Star Wars

Are droids merely tools and automatons, or do they represent self-aware individuals? Star Wars sheds a light on the true nature of droid existence.

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15 Grossest Superpowers in Marvel History
Comics

Some of Marvel's heroes and villains possess incredibly disgusting superpowers. Here are the grossest powers the Marvel Universe has to offer.

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17 Most Likable X-Men Villains in Marvel History (Ranked)
X-Men

These villains are 17 of the most powerful, charismatic, amusing, and just outright likable of the X-Men's legendary rogues' gallery.

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