PinnedBen CopelandTalking about books on Medium is a terrible experienceI quite like Medium as a a sort of social media/blog hybrid, and it gives me a chance to indulge in my interests. However, as literature…2 min read·Apr 2, 2024--1--1
PinnedBen CopelandUpgrade Soul: The most underrated comic everI almost never see a book with old people as the protagonist. Young, spry, and brave protagonists are always pushed into the mainstream…2 min read·Jan 30, 2024--1--1
Ben CopelandinBootcampHow ‘One Punch Man’ succeeds while ‘My Hero Academia’ failsNow, I won’t lie- both ‘One Punch Man’ and ‘My Hero Academia’ are incredibly popular. As the shining examples of the superhero genre in…3 min read·4 days ago----
Ben CopelandinThe Ugly MonsterMae: The True Villain of ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’The apes have been better to humans than the humans were to apes5 min read·May 22, 2024--16--16
Ben CopelandinThe Ugly MonsterHow the Gaming Industry Failed UsGame companies charge us more money for less game4 min read·May 18, 2024--2--2
Ben CopelandinThe Ugly MonsterTales of the Empire and why it matters to Star Wars as a wholeTales of the Empire follows Andor in showing that Star Wars can be something more than action, dogfights, or complicated lore5 min read·May 13, 2024----
Ben CopelandinThe Ugly MonsterSonic The Hedgehog and His Battle for RelevanceSonic doesn’t have to be “complex” and “mature”4 min read·May 5, 2024--1--1
Ben CopelandFriday Night Funkin’ is back-was the wait worth it?Friday Night Funkin’ has become infamous in the rhythm landscape for being one of the most insufferable fanbases online since it’s…4 min read·May 4, 2024--1--1
Ben CopelandinThe Ugly MonsterThe Tragedy of Dune’s Paul AtreidesDune is a cautionary tale4 min read·Apr 29, 2024--26--26
Ben CopelandinBootcampHow Dune Made Sci-Fi Accessible to EveryoneIt’s clear that Frank Herbert’s Dune is one of the most influential and popular sci-fi novels of all time. In a period where so much sci-fi…3 min read·Apr 26, 2024--1--1