Devon Lord-Moncrief
Freelance Writer
Contributing since November, 2020
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About Devon Lord-Moncrief
Devon Lord-Moncrief is a comic feature writer for CBR and also a full-time nerd. An avid fan of comics and video games ever since he could remember, his favorite comics are Jim Starlin's Warlock, Alan Moore's Swamp Thing, and Chris Claremont's entire run on X-Men. His favorite games are Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Secret of Mana, and Illusion of Gaia.
Latest Articles
10 Things Superman's Dark Medieval Retelling Does Better Than The Canon Comics
Superman's Elseworlds story put the Man of Steel in a wildly different setting that both played to his strengths and took him out of his comfort zone.
10 Reasons the Grimdark World of Wolverine Noir Deserves More Attention
Violent, dirty, and grimy, Wolverine's venture into hard-boiled detective fiction was a perfect fit for the X-Men's most ferocious hero.
Modern Horror Anime Owes Thanks to the Legendary Hideyuki Kikuchi
Hiedyuki Kikuchi's contributions to '80s horror not only set a high standard but also continue to influence anime today.
Remembering Captain Commando, Capcom's Forgotten Superhero
Captain Commando, Capcom's very first mascot, has been with the company since the '80s and deserves more acclaim than he's gotten.
10 Classic JRPGs That Deserve Modern Anime Adaptations
With games like Alundra and Legend of Dragoon, there are tons of amazing JRPG's from back in the day that would make amazing animes today.
Gaming's Deadliest Ninja Received a Killer Anime Adaptation
Leaping out of the NES and into the world of anime, Ninja Gaiden brought fans even more explosive ninja action than they could have imagined.
Shin Megami Tensei: The Ultimate Guide to Devil Summoning Anime
With OVAs, series, and films to its name, the Shin Megami Tensei series has produced fantastic content for nearly all of its series and spin-offs.
Akira Toriyama – The Life and Accomplishments of One of Anime's Greatest Creators
The legendary creator of Dragon Ball contributed some of the most iconic and beloved stories and characters to manga, anime, video games, and more.
Venom's Complete Symbiote Family Tree From The Comics
Spider-Man's lethal alien foe has a surprisingly large and diverse selection of off-shoots, progeny, and variants of Eddie Brock's Venom symbiote.
The History of Astro Boy, Anime's Most Famous Hero, Explained
Astro Boy is not only one of the world's best-selling manga of all time, but it is also the world's very first anime, too.
No Quarters Required: Remembering Gaming's Earliest Animated Series
From Pac-Man to Donkey Kong, Mario to Zelda, the early days of video game cartoons helped pave the way for today's shows and series.
Remembering Venus Wars, Anime's Forgotten Sci-Fi Classic
A gritty and poignant science fiction action manga turned anime, Venus Wars has largely gone unnoticed with anime fans since its release.
10 Golden Age Comic Strips That Never Died
These Golden Oldies have the stood the test of time, experiencing breaths of fresh air and new coats of paint with every generation.
Mega Man's First Animated Series Was a Masterclass in Video Game Adaptations
So much more than just a video game cartoon novelty, 1994's Mega Man series gave fans everything they could have wanted for the NES hero.
Garfield and 9 Other Best Comic Pets, Ranked
Comic characters put a ton of work in, but everyone knows it's pets like Garfield, Lockheed, Krypto and others who are the real stars of the show.
The Origins of Blade, Marvel's Deadly Vampire Hunter, Explained
Marvel's most accomplished vampire hunter has his roots in tragedy, bloodshed, and a rivalry with the worlds deadliest undead being.
10 Strongest Force Feats In Star Wars Comics
In the hands of a Master Jedi or Sith Lord, the Force is capable of performing feats of amazing wonder or horrific destruction in Star Wars comics.
Marvel's Most Absurd Anti-Hero Completely Roasted DC Comics
Marvel's resident living cartoon known as Slapstick took a giant-sized hammer to DC's most beloved characters - and it was really funny.
Sorry, But Magneto Was Never Right
Magneto has proven time and time again that his desires for mutant equality are nothing more than smokescreens for his murderous ego.
Chrono Trigger Had Its Own OVA and It Is Utterly Fantastic
Chrono Trigger, considered one of the greatest video games of all time, had a supremely fun and silly OVA tie-in that many fans never knew about.