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Austin Gorton

Austin Gorton is a pop culture writer and critic who can also be found reviewing older issues of X-Men at the Real Gentlemen of Leisure website or posting trading card pics on social media. He lives outside Minneapolis, where sometimes, it is not cold.

‘Stranger Things’ 5×06 Recap: “Escape from Camazotz”

Now that is how you end a relationship.

January 5, 2026

‘Stranger Things’ 5×05 Recap: “Shock Jock”

The Season 5, Part 2 premiere is kinda like "Return of the Jedi" meets "Dream Warriors."

December 29, 2025

‘Stranger Things’ 5×04 Recap: “Sorcerer”

The midseason "finale" of Season 5 transforms characters — and the series — for the best.

December 22, 2025

‘Stranger Things’ 5×02 Recap: “The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler”

... and also "The Vanishing of a Few Tired Character Dynamics."

December 8, 2025

‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Premiere Recap: “The Crawl”

Hey — at least Rockin' Robin seems to be living her best life in lockdown.

December 1, 2025

Heist Guide: Age of Apocalypse

Take a walk through one of the most consequential X-Men story arcs ever!

November 5, 2025

Marvel’s Star Wars: The Nagai-Tof War Explained

Now's a perfect time to revisit those old Marvel comics and learn your Knives from your Dens from your Beys,

August 21, 2025

Heist Guide: The All-New, All-Different X-Men

'Giant-Size X-Men' gets a giant-size Heist Guide.

June 26, 2025

From Footnote to Flashpoint: The History of ‘Andor’s’ Ghorman Massacre

In its telling of the Ghorman Massacre, 'Andor' moves a key event that existed in the background for thirty-five years into the spotlight.

May 21, 2025