BoundingIntoComics.com has been providing comic book exclusives and industry insights since John Trent launched the site in 2014. What started as a destination for comic book news and reviews has grown into a comprehensive hub for nerd culture.
Bounding Into Comics is part of the The Publisher Desk, which delivers:
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- Content will range from topical news to lists, and much more daily.
Our goal is to bring the best comic/anime/gaming/movie/television coverage to fans online.
Our Origin Story
BoundingIntoComics.com was launched in 2014 by John Trent. The site focused primarily on all things comic books when it launched. After being acquired by Aurora Media, Inc. in 2017, the site expanded its writer stable and verticals, including Anime, and Video Games. In 2023, the site was acquired by The Publisher Desk.
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Editorial Process
Every editor and writer at Bounding Into Comics understands the importance of factual reporting. We pride ourselves on the accuracy and reliability of our content. And in our best efforts to adhere to this, our editorial process is rigorous.
- Every story we write is based on reliable contacts or reputable news outlets to ensure journalistic integrity.
- Every published story goes across the desk of a professional editor to meet the highest standards.
All content on Bounding Into Comics reflects the subject matter expertise and opinions of the writer. The team does not rush to publish information without regard to accuracy. Errors are quickly and carefully corrected as they come to our attention. If you spot an error, please reach out via our contact page.
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Bounding Into Comics Team
Bounding’s team of comic/anime/gaming/movie/television aficionados leverage its network of press contacts, industry insiders, and content creators to deliver exclusive news, commentary, and insights.
Here are the experts:
Spencer Baculi
Our resident EIC, Spencer Baculi (@kabutoridermav) is a lifelong anime fan, comic book reader, and video game player with lots of opinions on Ben Reilly. He can often be found on his YouTube channel, Studio Kabuto, ranting about tokusatsu.
Josh Berger
Josh Berger is an Associate Editor for Bounding Into Comics. He writes the kind of content that could potentially end up triggering that certain, self-proclaimed “tolerant” demographic.
JB Augustine
Writer, journalist, comic reader, JB Augstine is our resident DC and Godzilla beat reporter. A fan of ‘nerd’ entertainment since Batman: The Animated was brand new, he considers his favorite character to be a tie between Swamp Thing and Darkwing Duck.
Chris Sawin
Chris Sawin is a Tomatometer-approved film critic who has been writing about film for over a decade. A fan of eccentric cinema, nasty horror films, and animation done right, his reviews can be found on Rotten Tomatoes.
Brett R. Smith
Brett R. Smith (@BrettRSmith76) is a Professional Commercial Artist who got his start with Chaos Comics before working with DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Image, Hasbro, Cartoon Network, and more. Brett has #1 bestselling graphic novels with NYT and Amazon.
Stephen Kent
Stephen Kent is the author of How The Force Can Fix The World and founder of GeekyStoics, a newsletter focusing on finding the philosophy in pop-culture. A political writer and TV/radio commentator by day, Stephen covers the latest in Star Wars news for Bounding Into Comics.
Matt Battaglia
Creator and columnist Matt Battaglia is the executive producer at Free the People and an award-winning documentarian whose work in comics started with coloring for BOOM! Studios and Roche Limit at Image Comics. His solo works include Ghosts of the Carousel and House on Fire.
Cider Hype
A self proclaimed “One Man Cultural Movement”, Bounding Into Comics’ YouTube producer Cider Hype is no ordinary creator. He enjoys global pop culture and blending the familiar with the exotic.
Jacob Smith
Jacob Smith, editor and founder of Society Reviews, is a right wing Christian film critic and entertainment commentator who is mean to Hollywood 95.4% of the time and has penned over 970 movie reviews.
Marc Clair
A lifelong fan of comics and pro wrestling, the eponymous host of The Marc Clair Show never seems to about either. An award-winning broadcaster, Marc has contributed to such outlets as the NFL Network and Fox Sports and current serves as the co-host of the Second Print Comics podcast.
Selvir Katich
Selvir (@SelvirKatich) is an indie screenwriter, director, avid gamer, and life-long movie buff. He created the channel ‘Narrative Arcade’ with the belief that story comes before everything.
Nerdigans Inc.
Since 2015, Nerdigans Inc. (@p9cker_girl) has provided in-depth coverage of anime news including weekly oricon ranking reports, adaptation announcements, and the events of just about every ongoing manga from One Piece to Kingdom. Check out our YouTube for all your anime and manga needs!
Paul Hair
Paul Hair (@PaulHair on Gab) is an author who writes fiction and nonfiction under his own name and as a ghostwriter. Follow him on Gab (PaulHair). His fascinating books are available at his Amazon Author Page.
John F. Trent
John is the founder and former Editor-in-Chief here at Bounding Into Comics. He is a massive Washington Capitals fan, lover of history, and likes to dabble in economics and philosophy.
Bounding Into Comics Future
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