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Billie Sparkle-Freelance List Writer

Billie Sparkle

Freelance List Writer

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About Billie Sparkle

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A passionate fan of comics, kaiju, and fighting games. Graduated from Texas A&M - Texarkana with a Bachelor's Degree in History. Currently writes from Arkansas and wants to spread the things she loves to as many people as possible. 

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Superman's 10 Coolest Powers

With over eight decades of stories, Superman has had more amazing powers than anyone can imagine. These are the powers that really stand out.

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10 Most Humiliating Victories In DC Comics

While most DC Comics victories are the result of strategy and cunning, other victories feel embarrassing because they rely on underhanded tactics.

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The Avengers' 10 Most Underrated Accomplishments

The Avengers are arguably Marvel's greatest heroes but so much of what they do is underrated. They do more than fight aliens and save the world.

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10 Greatest DC Face Turns

Some of DC Comics' greatest villains, like Catwoman and Lex Luthor, experienced face turns, occasionally abandoning villainy in favor of heroism.

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Robin/Tim Drake And Bernard's Romance

Bernard Dowd is a relatively new character who now plays a major role in Tim Drake's life, and fans want to learn more about Robin's love interest.

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Spider-Man's 10 Funniest Villains

Spider-Man battles some of the world's greatest villains, but many enemies tend to induce laughter rather than fear when challenging the Web-Head.

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10 Secrets That Ruined Everything For Spider-Man

Peter Parker has suffered injustice in Marvel Comics. However, whether it's a scandalous secret or a horrid turn of events, some secrets are ruinous.

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8 '80s Comics Trends That Should Make A Comeback

When it came to following trends, 1980s comic books were no exception. However, there are some particularly dazzling '80s styles in need of a revival.

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10 Weirdest Things That Happened To Thor In Marvel Comics

None of Waititi's comedic wackiness even comes close to the wild 60-year history of Thor in Marvel Comics.

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10 Best Street Fighter Remixes, Ranked

The Street Fighter soundtrack is incredibly iconic, thanks in part to the fact that it is always changing and reusing old elements in new, fun ways.

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Nobuo Uematsu's 10 Best Final Fantasy Songs, Ranked

Final Fantasy games are renowned for many reasons, not least among them their sweeping and evocative soundtracks.

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10 Marvel Characters Whose Powers Made Them Better People

These Marvel heroes have all shown that power doesn't have to corrupt. Sometimes, it can make someone into a better person.

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10 Best MMO Games For Immersive Roleplaying

Some of the best the genre has to offer breaks the mold to create a world worth "living" in.

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10 Movies You Never Knew Were Made Solely To Advertise Products

Not every film can be said to have started from honest intentions. There are many films whose only purpose is to promote products.

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10 Best Games To Play With A Sibling

Hanging out and playing friendly (or not so friendly) competitive or co-op games can be a great way for gamers to bond with their siblings.

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The 10 Most Disliked Villains In Batman TAS, Ranked

Despite the revision of Mr. Freeze and the creation of Harley Quinn, Batman: The Animated Series has had its fair share of villainous misfires.

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Top 10 Things Fans Want To Forget About JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Despite critical acclaim, both Jojo's manga and anime have several moments even hardcore fans would prefer to have King Crimson'ed from existence.

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10 Best Weapons In Star Wars: KOTOR

Knights of the Old Republic features many weapons that add to the already rich lore of the Star Wars universe.

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Star Trek: 8 Characters Who Should've Survived To The End

Star Trek is filled with iconic characters who had less than iconic send-offs.

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8 Non-Service Games That Were Designed With Microtransactions In Mind

Microtransaction's popularity has only incentivized a decrease in quality and an increase in manipulative malpractice in the industry.

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