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Sage Ashford

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About Sage Ashford

Staff Writer for CBR, Sage Ashford has also written for Comicon as well as other sites such as The Gamer, and has been doing freelance work since 2014, and been working for CBR since 2016. His focus is primarily on spreading the word on obscure anime, comic books, and games whenever possible. Follow him on Twitter @ sageshinigami, or on YouTube @ nolevelcap.

Author Details

Raised in Mississippi, Sage began writing comic reviews online in 2004. After taking a break post-high school, he returned to school and graduated from college in 2015 and began working for CBR as a freelance writer in 2017.

Favorite Media

Classic cape comics, but specifically stuff focused on Iron Man and Green Lantern.  Giant robot anime but specifically Patlabor and Macross. JRPGs, but specifically the Trails, Xenoblade, and Yakuza franchises.

Industry Focus

On CBR, Sage's focus is on the anime, comics, and gaming sections, where he writes a mix of lists and recommendation resources.

Latest Articles

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15 Best Weapons In Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Ranked

Assassin's Creed Valhalla hosts several unique challenges and foes. To excel, players will want to arm themselves with the best weapons available.

DC Superheroes Power Girl and Lobo
The 30 Strongest DC Superheroes, Officially Ranked

Luckily for the DC Universe, powerful individuals like Superman, Wonder Woman, and Martian Manhunter use their impressive strength for good.

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DC Comics: 15 Most Powerful Energy Rings, Ranked

One of DC Comics' largest collections of power remains the Lantern rings. Wielded by various bearers, the most powerful rock the universe to its core.

Split Images of Goblin Slayer, Kill La Kill, and Berserk
15 Anime To Watch If You Loved Akame Ga Kill!

Akame Ga Kill! may be over, but it has left fans wanting more. Luckily, there are a number of shows with similar stories and vibes to check out.

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The First 10 Villains To Defeat Batman In DC Comics (In Chronological Order)

Batman doesn't lose much, but some villains have been able to beat him from the beginning.

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10 Comic Events That Nearly Tore The Justice League Apart

The Justice League is strong, but the team has almost fallen apart many times, giving readers entertaining tales.

Ethan Peck as Spock in Star Trek Strange New Worlds in Front of TOS and Discovery
How Long It Would Take To Watch All of Star Trek (Yes, ALL of It)

Very few franchises have as rich a television and cinematic universe as Star Trek, so just how long would it take to watch ALL of it?

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10 Best Justice League Time Travel Comics

The Justice League and time travel have always went well together.

One Piece, Sailor Moon and Naruto Shippuden
Best Anime Movies To Watch On Netflix (January 2024)

There's no shortage of incredible anime movies on Netflix, including hits like Your Voice, Children of the Sea, and Violet Evergarden.

Split Images of Grappler Baki, Fist of The North Star, and Dragon Ball
The 15 Best Martial Arts Manga

Featuring incredible fights of strength and determination, the greatest martial arts manga of all time will have readers on the edge of their seats.

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10 Incredibly Underrated Marvel Comics From 2023

2023 has been a great year for Marvel, with some underrated comics allowing the publisher to show off what they do best.

Rudeus Greyrat, Sylphiette and Eris Boreas Greyrat of anime Mushoku Tensei, Katarina Claes of My Next Life As A Villainess, and Myne of Ascendance of a Bookworm
10 Best Reincarnation Isekai Anime, Ranked

Isekai anime are ripe for reincarnation stories, and series like Ascendance of a Bookworm, Mushoku Tensei, and My Next Life as a Villainess deliver.

How to Play Assassin's Creed in Chronological Order

Assassin's Creed's history-spanning story jumps around centuries between games. Here's how to play every major game in chronological order.

Split Images of By The Grace Of The Gods, Trapped in Datin Sim, and Goodbye, Dragon Life
25 Isekai Manga That Are Better Than You'd Expect

There are a lot of Isekai stories out there, but these 15 manga are some of the best (if underrated) ones that fans should read now.

Shinichi Kudo from anime Detective Conan and Mai Taniyama with Shibuya Kazuya of anime Ghost Hunter
25 Must-Watch Detective Anime

Something is charming about an old-school detective anime. These favorites encompass genres from horror to comedy and can't be missed.

Split Images of Vampire Eternal Struggle, Universus, and Marvel Champion
15 Best Physical TCGs, Ranked

Trading card games are one of the best real-life hobbies for meeting new people, and there are plenty of physical TCGs for new players.

Superman For Tomorrow battles General Zod in DC's Superman comics
The 16 Strongest Kryptonians Ever, Officially Ranked

Superman is no longer the last son of Krypton. While he's renowned for his incredible strength, there are some Kryptonians who possess equal might.

A collage of Stag Knight and Yelan from various gacha games
15 Highest Grossing Gacha Games Of All Time

Thanks to their dedicated fanbases and appealing products, iconic gacha games like Genshin Impact continue to rake in a massive profit.

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20 Best Samurai Anime

Samurai have always been a rich source for storytelling, and everyone will find something to love in these awesome samurai anime.

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Top 10 Most Dangerous Yu Yu Hakusho Villains, Ranked

Yoshihiro Togashi's Yu Yu Hakusho is an iconic manga that spawned a beloved anime packed with powerful, fascinating, and terrifying villains.

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