Rob Clough
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Comics, Twin Peaks
- Rob's encyclopedic knowledge of Marvel Comics has helped him win multiple Marvel trivia contests, including an Avengers trivia quiz where longtime Avengers editor Tom Breevort was also a contestant.
- His deep knowledge of Marvel Comics has allowed him to anticipate obscure character appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- High-Low, Rob's long-running comics review and features blog, was named a Top 75 comics blog by feedspot.com. Its contents are also a permanent part of the collection at the Library of Congress.
Experience
Rob Clough has written about comics and pop culture for over two decades. His comics historian articles on the Avengers have been used widely by many other sites. He's written for The Comics Journal, Sequart, Studygroup Magazine, Cricket, and many others. He is a founding member of Fieldmouse Press and a frequent contributor to its SOLRAD.co comics criticism site. He's been a juror for the Eisner Awards, the Locher Award, and the Maisie Kukoc Award for minicomics. He has co-published six graphic novels with many more to come. He's also the programming director for the Small Press Expo, a teacher of comics, and a professional editor/advisor for cartoonists.
Education
Rob has a B.A. in Philosophy from Duke University, with an emphasis in aesthetics. This analytical approach gives him unique insight into how to break down the themes, structures, and ideas behind the media he writes about.
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Stories By Rob Clough
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An exploration of the stories behind the comic and movie versions of "V for Vendetta."
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Meryl Streep has made so many classics - but "She-Devil," "The Giver", "Dark Matter" and "Evening" are among the clunkers that wasted her Oscar-winning talents.
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Here's a closer look at the man, the myth, the legend: Tony Soprano.
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As "What If...?" brings zombies into the MCU we look back on zombie Deadpool, Iron-Man and their history in Marvel comics dating all the way back to the 1940's.
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Sophia Di Martino dazzles as Sylvie in "Loki." From her macabre short films to her crash course in MCU history, this is the untold truth of the English actor.
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Are you excited for Marvel's "The Eternals"? Here are the comics you need to read to learn all about these all-powerful beings and their past adventures.
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From Arthurian overtones to talking pigs to men who can't die, there's a lot going on in the Netflix anime series "The Seven Deadly Sins."
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As the Mandarin appears in "Shang-Chi" with his ten rings, we explore the history of the rings, their hosts, and ever-changing powers.
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There have been a surprising number of times that actors died within a few days of each other — or even died on the same day.
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Let's take a closer look at some of the ways Marvel has lied about Black Panther, from his reasons for joining the Avengers to the reality of the Panther God.
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Let's take a look at nearly a century's worth of fictional characters that were secretly autobiographical.
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The Deviant Warlord Kro is a key character in Jack Kirby's original run on "The Eternals." This is the untold truth of Marvel's Kro.
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The history of each member of the Young Avengers.
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Let's take a closer look at the history of Taskmaster's comics history, importance in the "Black Widow" movie, and potential future in the MCU.
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She may be best known for her beloved role on The Office, but Jenna Fischer is the quintessential working actor.
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Now that she's made her MCU debut, let's take a look at Ravonna's past, present, and possible futures.
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Drax the Destroyer has a long, bloody history in Marvel Comics. We're here to explore his darkest moments, from his daughter's betrayals to his many deaths.
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Time travel has been a thing in the Marvel Universe for decades — and as you can imagine, it's produced some pretty wild stories along the way.
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Let's take a look at the most devastating deaths on "The Sopranos," a show that never glamorized the violent lives of its characters.
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Let's take a look at Will Smith's 16 best-reviewed films on Metacritic, starting from lowest to highest.
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Both nerdy and confident, insecure and all-powerful, Wonder Man is one of Marvel's most unusual and complicated heroes. Here is his untold truth.
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Let's take a look at the Mandarin's many personas over the years in the comics and onscreen.
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Rick Flag, leader of the Suicide Squad, is one of the most slippery characters in the DC Universe. Here's his full story.
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What do these Marvel comics have in common? Anyone who loves The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is bound to love them too.
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The Asgardian Lady Sif is a lifelong friend, fellow warrior, and sometimes lover of Thor. Let's explore her adventures, loves, and friendships over the years.
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Queen Veranke is a Skrull extremist and a major Marvel villain. This is her story, from her exile to her time in disguise on Earth.
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Let's take a look at Eddie Murphy's biggest hits, which span action films, romantic comedies, voice-over work, and much more.