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Ben Sockol
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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.
Latest Articles
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Episode #17 Release Date & Time
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End episode #17 will feature a major decision that could change the composition of Frieren's party moving forward.
10 Shonen Jump Manga You Need To Be Reading in 2024
It can be difficult to decide which manga from Shonen Jump's large catalog are worth investing time into, but these are the ten best to read in 2024.
One Piece Episode #1089 Release Date & Time
One Piece episode #1089 will start the new Egghead Island arc, which many manga readers regard as one of the series' best recent storylines.
More Villains Should Use Jujutsu Kaisen's Genius Plan For Beating Gojo
Jujutsu Kaisen's villains concocted a twisted plan to defeat the incredibly powerful sorcerer Gojo that other shonen antagonists should use.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode #23 Release Date & Time
Jujutsu Kaisen's Season 2 episode #23 will be the season finale, ending the Shibuya Incident arc on an epic note that will have major consequences.
Jujutsu Kaisen's Latest Arc Doubled The Manga's Hypest Moments, Literally
Jujutsu Kaisen used an innovative technique to double the amount of hype moments in its latest season, which may influence Shonen anime in the future.
One Shonen Jump Series Completely Redefines What One Classic Weapon Can Do
The Shonen Jump action manga Sakamoto Days has recently introduced a new character who completely redefines what a classic weapon can do.
Shonen Jump's Most Underrated Series Finally Gets Anime Adaptation
One of Shonen Jump's most underrated current series The Elusive Samurai is receiving an anime next year and a new visual shows how great it may be.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode #22 Release Date & Time
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 episode #22 will finish the fight between Yuji and Mahito while reintroducing the sorcerer in Geto's body into the plot.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Episode #16 Release Date & Time
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End episode #16 will likely introduce a new character who has deep ties to one of the members of the main cast.
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode #12 Release Date & Time
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 episode #12 will hopefully be a great finale and wrap up the current plot lines while setting up more for the future.
Is Shonen Jump's Under 19 Club Over Or Just Beginning?
Shonen Jump has become infamous among readers for canceling manga before they get a chance to shine, but is that still true with its latest series?
Oshi no Ko, Frieren, & Zom 100: 2023's Best Anime EDs Made Staying For the Credits Worth it
While anime EDs aren't typically as iconic as the much flashier openings, 2023 released some incredibly cool endings that go against this trend.
One Piece Episode #1088 Release Date & Time
One Piece episode #1088 will continue the intense battle between Boa, Blackbeard, and Koby as well as showing a bit more of the Straw Hats.
How Luffy Got His Scars in One Piece: Explained
One of the most iconic parts of Luffy's character design in One Piece are his scars, both of which represent very important moments in his life.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Episode #15 Release Date & Time
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Episode #15 will continue the party's journey north while also exploring their deepening relationships more.
Shonen Jump is The Best It's Been In Years: Here's Why
Shonen Jump has improved on a lot of complaints that readers have had, and its flagship series have all had incredibly exciting arcs recently.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode #21 Release Date & Time
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode #21 will feature more intense fighting between Yuji, Mahito, and Todo as the Shibuya Incident heads to its ending.
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 Episode #11 Release Date & Time
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 episode #11 will bring the season to its climax by starting Rose's wedding ceremony, which will lead to conflict.
One Piece Episode #1087 Release Date & Time
One Piece episode #1087 will show more of the new status quo of the world after Wano, likely focusing on both Koby and the former Warlord Hancock.