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Nicholas Brooks

About Nicholas Brooks

Nicholas Brooks has been writing professionally for over a decade, covering many aspects of pop culture from film and video games to comics and anime. Writing has remained his passion in that time and loves to theorize and pick apart unique connections in franchises like Marvel, Jurassic Park and much more. In his spare time, he could be found working on his bookstagram, collecting figures, reading comics or watching movies with his girlfriend.

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The MCU’s Adam Warlock Had a Reason for Being Weaker Than His Comic Counterpart

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 featured a dangerous but still weak Adam Warlock. But there's a reason why he's weaker than his comic book version.

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Michael Myers Was Inspired by a Terrifying Real-Life Encounter

John Carpenter struck gold with Halloween and the creation of Michael Myers. However, his scariest aspects came from a real-life tale of terror.

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Friday the 13th's Best Moment Was Inspired by a Stephen King Classic

Friday the 13th's ending helped solidify a now classic trend in horror. But the concept of the final scare came first in a Stephen King classic.

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Avengers: Endgame Presented the Skrulls With an Option for Peace

Secret Invasion showed that Rhodey was a Skrull for years. But the imposter could've saved her people peacefully in Avengers: Endgame.

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The Harry Potter Movies Made a Big Mistake With Mad-Eye Moody's Death

In Harry Potter, Mad-Eye Moody died as he lived, a fighter. But not showing his death hindered his legacy and was a disservice to the character.

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A Far From Home Theory May Prove Mysterio Survived

Spider-Man: Far From Home's Mysterio tormented Peter on a psychological level. But one theory may have proved that his death was part of a scheme.

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A Jurassic World Theory Blends Human DNA With Its Scariest Monster

Jurassic World introduced one of the deadliest creatures in the franchise. But one theory may have proven that human DNA led to its fear factor.

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Adamantium Vs. Vibranium: Which Is the Strongest Metal in Marvel Movies?

Marvel films have introduced both Adamantium and Vibranium. But when compared, which metal is stronger?

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Enhanced Its Twisted Premise in a Subtle Way

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre features some of horror's most uncomfortable moments. But an invisible factor helped enhance that terror to new heights.

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The High Evolutionary Could Take on a New Role in the MCU

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 spared its Big Bad. But letting the High Evolutionary live could lead to a more fitting and dangerous role.

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The MCU's Tony Stark Wasn't Like His Real-Life Inspiration - But His Father Was

Tony Stark was based on one of the world's most famous engineers, Howard Hughes. But in the MCU, it was Howard Stark who completely embodied Hughes.

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Secret Invasion Had a Perfect Way to Explain Why Skrulls Remained Human

Secret Invasion featured many of its Skrulls in human form. But one risky plan from the comic could've explained a lack of shape-shifting.

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The Original Blade Holds a Revolutionary Secret About Its Vampires

Blade revolutionized vampires as cinema entered the 21st century. However, the first movie also hid a massive secret about its vampires.

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Loki’s Latest Dilemma May Bridge the Gap to the Spider-Verse

Loki Season 2 introduced its own version of the Spider-Verse's glitching. As a result, it could be the key to fully connecting both continuities.

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The Avengers Should've Stayed in New York City - And Endgame Proved It

The MCU has seen the Avengers change headquarters over the years. But Avengers: Endgame solidified why they should've stayed in New York City.

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Clown Used the Best Horror Tropes to Make a Twisted Monster Movie

Monster movies have always had an appeal in horror. But 2014's Clown tapped into that and many other horror tropes to make a truly special movie.

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Loki Season 2 Could Reveal a New and Regretful Side to Sylvie

Loki Season 2 will bring new threats and old faces to the series. But one returning character may have changed drastically from last season.

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Blade II Featured Guillermo del Toro's Most Terrifying Creation

Blade II is one of the most iconic monster and comic book movies of the 2000s. However, it also featured Guillermo del Toro's scariest monsters.

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The MCU's Winter Soldier Can't Escape One Aspect of His Past

Bucky Barnes has become a fixture in overcoming trauma in the MCU. But even though he's grown, he can't escape his darkest quality.

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Ahsoka Cast and Character Guide

Ahsoka's next chapter will be told in a Disney+ series set to bring in new and classic characters. But who will be appearing in the new show?

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