
Ben Sockol
605 articles published since January 14, 2022
About Ben Sockol
Ben Sockol has been writing articles for the comics section of Screen Rant since early 2022. Growing up watching a variety of Saturday morning cartoons and then voraciously reading through the comics they were based on, Ben developed a love of the superhero genre from an early age. And upon discovering anime in high school and college he became a manga fanatic as well. After double majoring in Physics and Mathematics at MIT and doing a brief stint as an Analyst at an investment firm, he realized that writing about his nerdy interests was his true calling. When Ben isn’t writing about comic books, he is most likely reading them or engaging in one of his many other hobbies like card magic. Ben has his own YouTube channel YGOFrom0 where he does deep dives into historic formats of the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game. You can occasionally find him on Twitter @bsocks8.
Author Details
Ben Sockol has been writing articles for the comics section of Screen Rant since early 2022. When not writing, Ben has his own YouTube channel YGOFrom0 where he does deep dives into historic formats of the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game.
Industry Focus
Ben is a big fan of DC and Marvel Comics but also loves a variety of anime and manga. He is passionate about major series like One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, and My Hero Academia but he also loves writing about many of Shonen Jump's more obscure series without anime adaptations.
Favorite Media
Ben's favorite manga is One Piece but he also loves other series like Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Akane-banashi. His favorite anime is Gintama, but he also loves other series like Attack on Titan, Made in Abyss, and Kaguya-Sama: Love is War.
10 Best Anime Studios
With the rising popularity of anime, more fans have been looking into the studios behind their favorite shows, wondering which ones are the best.
10 Coolest Ships in One Piece
Since it is a story about pirates, One Piece is filled with awesome and creative vessels, but these are the ten coolest ships in the series.
10 Most Brutal Jujutsu Kaisen Deaths
Jujutsu Kaisen has featured a lot of very devastating deaths over the course of the series, but these ten are the most brutal the manga has featured.
One Piece Episode #1080 Release Date & Time
One Piece episode #1080 will feature a new threat to Wano as the mysterious marine admiral Ryokugyu arrives at its shores and starts a fight.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Episode #7 Release Date & Time
After gaining a new party member, Frieren and her friends are heading to the northern lands in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End episode #7.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode #13 Release Date & Time
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode #13 is guaranteed to feature some awesome fights between various sorcerers and curses like Yuji and Choso.
One Yu-Gi-Oh Hero Has a Power Much More Broken Than the Heart of the Cards
While Yugi's heart of the cards was incredibly powerful in the original Yu-Gi-Oh! anime, a later protagonist has an ability that outclasses it.
One Jujutsu Kaisen Scene Hints That a Character Is Bigger Than Fans Thought
The second season of Jujutsu Kaisen's anime has hinted that a seemingly minor character may actually be much more important than fans think.
One Shonen Jump Series Is Redefining What Shonen Manga Can Be
Shonen Jump is normally known for its hype battle manga, but one exciting series, Akane-Banashi, is revolutionizing classic Shonen tropes.
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode #3 Release Date & Time
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode #3 will hopefully escalate the stakes of the current arc after the explosive ending to Episode #2.
Jujutsu Kaisen Brings Back A Popular Villain In a Brilliant Way
Jujutsu Kaisen has brought back one of its best villains in a way that surprisingly doesn't diminish their original death in the Gojo's Past arc.
One Piece Episode #1079 Release Date & Time
With Wano's evil tyrants deposed, One Piece episode #1079 can now focus on what the Straw Hats are doing in the aftermath of the raid.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Episode #6 Release Date & Time
After introducing Stark in episode #5, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is poised to use him to defeat a dragon despite his apparent cowardice.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode #12 Release Date & Time
After an explosive episode #11 that saw the return of a major villain, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 episode #12 will likely feature even more epic fights.
10 Biggest Things My Hero Academia Needs To Do Before It Ends
My Hero Academia still has a lot of unresolved plot threads deep into its Final War arc. These are the ten things it needs to do before it ends.
The Eminence in Shadow Proves its Hero's Depths With One Great Joke
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 episode #1 has made its protagonist even better with one hilarious joke that implies a lot about his character.
10 Best New Anime to Stream in Fall 2023
Fall 2023 is filled with many incredible anime to stream, from sequels in beloved franchises to completely new shows in various genres.
Pushing Shonen Forward - Jujutsu Kaisen Pushes The Boundaries With One Disturbing Scene
Jujutsu Kaisen has always been darker than a typical Shonen series but its latest episode pushes the boundaries on what is acceptable to show.
Every Jujutsu Kaisen Arc Ranked From Worst to Best
After being serialized for over 5 years Jujutsu Kaisen has a variety of arcs, all of which are great but some of which are better than others.
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode 1 Review: A Grand Return for One of Anime's Best Isekai
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 premiere shows the anime is just as fun as it was in Season 1, exposing Cid to a fun new genre for him to play with.