Michael Jung
School
Arizona State University
Expertise
Marvel Comics, Children's Literature, Science Fiction And Fantasy Films
- While finishing his PhD in 20th Century American Literature, Michael wrote his dissertation on the different reading communities that crafted their unique interpretations of the Wizard of Oz books, movies, TV shows, and other media. This required him to read a LOT of children's books, fan fiction, pop culture articles, and comic books.
- Since the 5th grade, Michael has been consuming Marvel Comics on a regular basis and is thrilled that the rest of the world has finally caught up with his obsession, based on current reactions to the MCU.
- During his grad school years, Michael earned extra money by performing as Spider-Man at children's birthday parties. His encyclopedic knowledge of the wallcrawler's exploits convinced many children that he really WAS Spider-Man... until they asked him to climb up a wall.
Experience
Also known as "Michael the Savant" at comic book conventions for his high scores on pop culture trivia games, Michael Jung loves sharing his comic book and movie knowledge with others. Having written for Screen Rant, Comic Book Resources, and Let's Eat Cake while simultaneously copyediting video scripts for Static Media, Michael is regularly immersed in pop culture. He's also applied his writing skills to creating his own story worlds and will be releasing several fantasy short stories and novels through his own publishing line. When he's not writing, you can find him traveling through the United States in a bid to visit 50 states before he turns 50.
Education
Michael earned his bachelor's degree in English at Arizona State University. He went on to complete his Master's in Literature and Doctorate in 20th Century American Literature from ASU. Today, he continues to further his education by constantly reading new works and interviewing experts in multiple fields including mental counseling, voice work, and performing arts.
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Stories By Michael Jung
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If there's one thing Marvel superheroes are good at, it's accessorizing. Here is a list of the most powerful superhero jewelry in the Marvel Universe.
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Poor Uncle Ben has been shot, eaten, and made into a murderer by Spider-Man associates like Sandman, Venom and Deadpool. We look back on Ben's many deaths.
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It's not easy being a teen — even with superpowers. From photographer to teacher to gambler and wrestler, here are the ways Spider-Man makes money on the side.
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From fairy tale Santas to warrior Santas to even mutant Santas, we examine the best Claus depictions, from "The Santa Clause" films to "Doctor Who" and more.
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Here's a list of the best magic catchphrases.
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When you first see the Riddler, Mysterio, Condiment King and Mister Mxyxptlk, you might be inclined to laugh. But don't sleep on these deadly heroes.
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One of Gotham's deadliest masterminds, heroes and bad guys alike have learned to underestimate the Riddler at their own peril. Can you solve his best riddles?
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From tender moments to action packed battles, here's the most iconic train scenes in movie history.
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Harley Quinn, Johnny Lawrence, Venom, Loki and the raptors from "Jurassic Park" are just a few on our list of heroes who began life as villains.
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Did you know Eliot did his own stunts? Why they killed off Nate Ford? Which character was based on Bernie Madoff? We look at those and other "Leverage" tidbits.
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Here are the best onscreen time travelers.
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Here are our choices for the best underdog characters from movies.
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Groot, Black Panther, Captain America — each of these MCU names refer to more than one incarnation. We rank marvel legacy heroes, as well as their successors.
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If you got stuck in the "Doctor Who" timeline, you'd be in hell. "Palm Springs"? Not so bad. We rank those and other loops, including "Groundhog Day."
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From a smashing monster to an articulate hero, we explore Bruce Banner and Hulk's most iconic lines — and how far the character has come in the MCU.
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He-Man has become a pop culture icon, but did you know he came from Star Wars toys, or that he once became Shazam? We explore these and other obscurities.
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Thor and Loki, Shazam and Mary Marvel, Thanos and Starfox — these and other comics siblings make our best-of list of rivalries between relations.
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From DC Comics references to the identity of the man who killed Bruce Wayne's parents, these are things fans may have missed in Christopher Nolan's bat trilogy.
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From the Star Wars rebels to GI Joe's heroes, the Transformers robots to Harry Potter's fighting force, these are the best fictional movies of all time.
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"Stargirl" might be the sweetest superhero show ever made — which is why her dark history of murdered family, older boyfriends and more might surprise you.
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"Loki" is full of time travel, charming tricksters, and alternate universes. These movies and TV shows are perfect for fans to watch next.
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From Mantis to Abomination, Medusa to Iron Monger, these are the most toothless characters in the MCU - when it comes to powers, they drew the short straw.
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With a "Shazam" sequel and a Dwayne Johnson-starring movie in the works, Black Adam is ready for his close-up. We look at one of DC's most evil anti-heroes.
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The future of "Star Trek" has some scary diseases, causing everything from rapid aging to space leprosy to an illness that turns you into a caveman.
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The Clone troopers have become unlikely favorites in the Star Wars universe thanks to shows like "The Bad Batch." Here are some secret facts about the clones.
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When Thanos snapped his fingers, the universe changed. But how did it impact babies, animals, married people and criminals? We explore these scary questions.
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From getting drunk on Romulan ale to teasing your stomach with Klingon gagh, here's what eating on the Enterprise would really be like.