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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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A split image of All-Star Superman, a group of DC villains, and of Wonder Woman in chains
10 Best DC Graphic Novels, Ranked

DC Comics is responsible for the greatest comics of all time, including these classic graphic novels.

Yu Yu Hakusho' Mukuro, Kuwabara and Kokou
15 Most Powerful Yu Yu Hakusho Characters, Ranked

YYH featured humans, demons, spirit guides, and even Gods of Death, and characters like Kurama, Yomi, and Raizen are among the most powerful.

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A collage of Ruthless Autobots Transformers, including Arcee
10 Most Ruthless Autobots In Transformers Comics

The Autobots are known for being heroic, but there are some of them who are just as ruthless as the Decepticons.

Fullmetal Alchemist and Vinland Saga
30 Anime Perfect For People Who Love Fighting

One Piece, Attack On Titan & My Hero Academia might not share many similarities, but they are perfect for people who love epic battles.

A collage of characters from Sword Art Online and Dragon Ball.
20 Controversial Anime That Made Fans Abandon the Fandom

Some anime series are so abysmal that they completely turn audiences off of the art form.

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A collage of various Decepticons from the Tranformers comics
The First 10 Decepticons to Become Autobots in Transformers Comics

During the long war with the Autobots, many Decepticons ended up joining forces with the Autobots.

Marvel's Forbush Man with Archie's Superteens and Crusaders in the background
20 Most Obscure Comic Book Superheroes

Every character is somebody's favorite, even if that character disappeared. Even some of the most obscure superheroes like Forbush Man have a fanbase.

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A split image of Optimus Prime leading Autobots into battle in the Transformers comics
10 Oldest Autobots In Transformers Comics

The Autobots are the heroes of the Transformers universe, and the comics have introduced readers to many of the oldest.

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A split image of Unicron, Megatron, and Shockwave from the Transformers comics
10 Most Powerful Transformers Villains in the Comics, Ranked

The Transformers have faced some universe-shaking foes in their battles.

split images of Superrior, Omniman, and Homelander
10 Indie Comics Heroes Who Are Basically Superman

Superman is the first superhero and many indie heroes have taken their cues from him.

A split image of guts from berserk and two characters from highschool of the dead
15 Manga That Went On Hiatus And Never Came Back

Fans are frustrated when their favorite manga goes on hiatus. It's even worse when there's no sign of the series' return.

Two men boxing in Ashita No Joe and Ippo Makunouchi in boxing stance from Hajime no Ippo/ Fighting Spirit
10 Best Boxing Anime, Ranked

Sports anime have always been popular, and boxing series like Megalobox and Rokudenashi Blues rank among the best.

shounen-ai couples expressing their love
The Best Shounen-Ai Anime, Ranked

Centering on boy love or close relationships between men, these shounen-ai anime will melt the hearts of most viewers.

Split image of Kara Kent as Supergirl and Jon Kent as Superboy from DC Comics
Superman's 16 Strongest Kids

Jon Kent is here to stay as the new Superman alongside his father, but he isn't the only powerful child of Superman who has appeared in the comics.

Thor and Static wielding electricity split image
The 13 Best Electrically Powered Heroes In Comics

Arcing waves of lightning look great on the page, so comic books have long featured superheroes with electricity powers.

Peter Parker, Ben Reilly and Miles Morales as Spider-Man split image
The 15 Strongest Spider-Men, Ranked

Peter Parker isn't the only Webslinger in the Marvel universe, but he may just be be the strongest Spider-Man.

Naruto' Sasuke, Naruto Byron, Pain  and Third Raikage
15 Naruto Ninjas Who Can Beat Sasuke

Sasuke's strength grew exponentially throughout Naruto, but he still isn't the strongest ninja in the series, even if he has mastered the Sharingan.

The Honor Student at Magic High School, Mary and the Witch Flower and Mashle
10 Best Magical School Anime, Ranked

Series set in magical schools run the gamut, from parody to drama to slice-of-life, adding a bit of fantasy to the typical school life story.

A split image of the comic covers for The Incredible Hulk, X-Men, and Superman
The 15 Easiest Ways To Gain Superpowers

Gaining superpowers is much easier than many people think. A quick study of the most popular comic heroes reveals just how many methods there are.

A split image of all the different Classic Doctor Who's
Doctor Who: 10 Best Stories From The Classic Era

Doctor Who is one of the longest-running television shows in the world, and some of the most iconic episodes have been legendary for decades.

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