About Thomas Panter
Part-time writer and party-time connoisseur, Thomas Panter is an enthusiastic purveyor of cryptic wisdom and comic book knowledge. Between attempts to write the next great epic fantasy novel, he can be found running games, running game, and running classes for writers on the autism spectrum.
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Star Wars: A Dark Side Cult Proved The Sith Are Vital To The Galaxy's Survival
Recent Star Wars media has illustrated just how vital the Sith are to the galaxy through the actions of a dark side cult.
The Clone Wars’ Most Devious Droid Squadron Is Making A Comeback
With a new threat stirring in the Star Wars galaxy, the newly reformed D-Squad is proving just how important droids are to the franchise.
How a Mysterious Star Wars Villain Proved The Franchise Needs to Move on From The Force
The mysterious Doctor Cylo's vision of a galaxy that had moved beyond the Force could change the face of the Star Wars universe forever.
Why Emperor Palpatine Needs His Own Star Wars Comic
Emperor Palpatine is at the center of the Star Wars galaxy, master to Darth Vader, and the Sith Lord deserves a comic book series of his own.
Marvel is in Desperate Need of More International Superhero Teams - Here's Why
Alpha Flight and Excalibur have led the way. But Marvel needs to create more international superhero teams to engage with its diverse audience.
Why More Comics Need to Move Beyond The Panel
Comic book panels are where the action is, but sometimes the best comics have to offer can't be constrained by little black lines.
How The Batman Who Laughs Proved James Gordon Jr. Would Make A Great Hero
James Gordon Jr.'s brief shot at heroism in The Batman Who Laughs shows the scion of the house of Gordon deserves a true shot at redemption.
How JSA is Making Retcons Fun Again
The return of 13 Golden Age heroes, villains and sidekicks has given the JSA a chance to show how fun a well-handled retcon can be.
Why Blade’s New Partner is a Better Sidekick Than His Daughter
While on the hunt, Blade has picked up a new partner who will help Marvel's most famous vampire hunter grow as a hero in a way Bloodline couldn't.
Why The Venom Symbiote Makes Eddie Brock The Ultimate Unreliable Narrator
The revelation that the Venom Symbiote has been manipulating Eddie Brock's memories opens the Marvel Comics series up to new worlds of intrigue.
Why The DCU Needs To Give The Guardians Of The Universe Their Own Series
The Green Lantern Corps' bosses, the Guardians of the Universe, have never taken center stage in the DCU. It's past time for their spotlight.
The DCU Needs To Move On From Earth
The DC Universe is much bigger than its comics would imply. Now more than ever, DC should branch out from Earth and explore space-centered stories.
Why Black Manta Is The Darkest Justice League Nemesis
Black Manta's bottomless hatred for Aquaman to the exclusion of everything else makes him the darkest and most tragic JLA villain in DC Comics.
Why The Next Great Marvel Team-Up Should Be Blade And The Punisher
Blade and Punisher's respective missions have a lot in common, and a team-up between the two would bring a bit of bite to the Marvel roster.
Dark Metal is Proof Green Arrow Is the Best Mentor For Damian Wayne
Green Arrow's stewardship of Damian Wayne during Dark Metal shows how great a mentor he would make for the wayward Boy Wonder.
Marvel Needs To Borrow From Anime And Give Fans A Krakoa Slice Of Life Series
Marvel's Krakoa era has more to offer than action-packed showdowns. A slice of life comic would highlight the merry mutants the X-Men once were.
Marvel's Alien Needs To Pick A Story And Stick With It
Marvel's Alien run has been excellent. But it's leaving a lot of potential on the table by cutting so many threads short.
The Killing Joke Unveiled One Of Batman’s Most Chilling Villains – And It Wasn’t The Joker
The Killing Joke is rightly remembered for its groundbreaking depiction of the Joker, but it also revealed another truly chilling Batman villain.
Why The Venture Bros. Deserves A Second Life As A Comic Book
The Venture Bros. reached its end with its movie, Radiant Is The Blood Of Baboon's Heart, but it could thrive as the perfect funny comic series.
Justice Buster’s New Robin Can Help Batman Do What He Could Never Do Alone
The creation of a new AI in the form of a Robin brings Batman to a dangerous crossroads that will save Gotham City, or destroy it.