@JoshuaMPatton

Former reporter, NOW: Senior Writer @CBR. Dad. Veteran. #Yinzer. Storyteller. Hermit. He/Him. #BlackLivesMatter #TransRightsAreHumanRights @joshuampatton.com

 Pittsburgh, PA
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Joined February 2010
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Nothing I write starts with the thought, "Oh, I can SELL that." (Though, that may explain a lot.) Whether short fiction, nonfiction, or even poetry, they all begin something I'd like to read. And I hope you might, too. Find my books on Amazon or TikTok Shop (links in reply)
Joshua M. Patton’s paperback books with current prices (all personally signed):Tales of Adventure & Fantasy: Omnibus – $21.99 (was $25.99) Divided Allegiance: The Third Waves of Star Wars and Star Trek – $13.99 (was $15.00) What I Learned: Stories, Essays, and More – $12.99 (was $15.99) Tales of Adventure & Fantasy, Book 2: Giant-Sized! – $11.99 (was $13.99) Tales of Adventure & Fantasy: Book One – Captain Shock vs Titanor! – $8.99 (was $10.99) Personalized inscription available for an additional $2.00.

ALT Joshua M. Patton’s paperback books with current prices (all personally signed):Tales of Adventure & Fantasy: Omnibus – $21.99 (was $25.99) Divided Allegiance: The Third Waves of Star Wars and Star Trek – $13.99 (was $15.00) What I Learned: Stories, Essays, and More – $12.99 (was $15.99) Tales of Adventure & Fantasy, Book 2: Giant-Sized! – $11.99 (was $13.99) Tales of Adventure & Fantasy: Book One – Captain Shock vs Titanor! – $8.99 (was $10.99) Personalized inscription available for an additional $2.00.

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Speaking of "Mary Sues," I recently wrote over at CBR about why #Reacher is one of my favorite big, dumb, and awesome action franchises right now. Check it out. cbr.com/reacher-prime-video-…
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Fans from #StarTrek to #StarWars and any other genre fiction think they know what "a #MarySue" means. Chances are you don't actually. My friend Emily O'Donnell wrote one of my favorite essays about it. Check it out. Because Mary Sue deserves more respect. fandomrising.com/2026/10/25/…
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My friend and colleague Taylor Bauer wrote an essay about the end of #BioWare, the home of #Kotor, #DragonAge and #MassEffect. Since our choices matter, choose to read this one. fandomrising.com/2026/10/23/…
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Part-review, part analysis of how a once smart show went so wrong, I veered slightly back into political media criticism by covering #RealTime with #BillMaher. fandomrising.com/2026/10/24/…
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#Wildwood isn't just a triumph in animation, but one of the best movies you'll ever watch. Proof of magic in every way. Read more in our review: ladygeeksmedia.com/2026/10/2…
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As I continue to dig through the #StarTrek films for the greatest quotes across a half-century of movies, one #StarTrekGenerations moment is the peak of a crucial #StarTrekTNG relationship. I explain at the link. cbr.com/star-trek-generation…
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With the #Paramount and #WarnerBros merger complete, the big #StarTrek reset has a multi-billion-dollar obstacle ahead of it that has nothing to do with skeptical fans. I explain what I mean and the history behind it at the link. cbr.com/star-trek-biggest-re…
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Check out my review of #Clayface, which is heavier on body horror than #DCU worldbuilding & connections. I go into what worked for me and what didn't, without spoilers. If you're on-the-fence about seeing this #DCStudios film, this can help you decide. fandomrising.com/2026/10/23/…
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A novel/series idea I've had for 20 years is almost finished. Ahead of it, check out my other fictional universe 2 decades in the making. Tales of Adventure & Fantasy Omnibus collects 2 volumes of literary short stories inspired by superhero comic books. tinyurl.com/JMP412
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My mid-season review for #VisionQuest as the show introduces its real villain(s?) after slowing its pace to double down on character and its deeply emotional (yes, EMOTIONAL) storytelling. This is why it is the greatest #MCU show since #WandaVision. fandomrising.com/2026/10/22/…
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A novel/series idea I've had for 20 years is almost finished. Ahead of it, check out my other fictional universe 2 decades in the making. Tales of Adventure & Fantasy Omnibus collects 2 volumes of literary short stories inspired by superhero comic books. tinyurl.com/JMP412
The cover for Tales of Adventure & Fantasy Omnibus (original characters in a Giant-Sized X-Men homage), with the price and promotional text from Amazon next to it.

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Check out my review of #Clayface, which is heavier on body horror than #DCU worldbuilding & connections. I go into what worked for me and what didn't, without spoilers. If you're on-the-fence about seeing this #DCStudios film, this can help you decide. fandomrising.com/2026/10/23/…
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With the #Paramount and #WarnerBros merger complete, the big #StarTrek reset has a multi-billion-dollar obstacle ahead of it that has nothing to do with skeptical fans. I explain what I mean and the history behind it at the link. cbr.com/star-trek-biggest-re…
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My mid-season review for #VisionQuest as the show introduces its real villain(s?) after slowing its pace to double down on character and its deeply emotional (yes, EMOTIONAL) storytelling. This is why it is the greatest #MCU show since #WandaVision. fandomrising.com/2026/10/22/…
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While #ProjectHailMary is one of the greatest #scifi films of 2026, the forthcoming #DunePartThree will bring this epic space opera to a close with Denis Villeneuve's gorgeous cinematic style and a gripping, powerful story. I explain at the link. cbr.com/dune-part-three-spac…
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The new #Clayface movie from #DCStudios is NOT a traditional comic book movie, but is as advertised: a full-on body-horror feature. Fans of the #DCU can chew on what it sets up for some time, but casual moviegoers get a standalone thriller with an antihero they can root for.
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There are just six episodes of #StrangeNewWorlds left, which means they have limited time to finish one of the best expanded backstories the show introduced from the original #StarTrek series connected to Nurse Chapel. cbr.com/star-trek-strange-ne…
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Good news! #Carrie gets a Season 2 from #PrimeVideo. I'm really interested to see where this show goes next.
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See my previous post for my CBR article about why #Cupertino is both TV's best new legal drama and stealth #scifi show. But check out my FULL interview with Nik Dodani at Fandom Rising, by heading to the link posted below. fandomrising.com/2026/10/21/…
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I wrote about why #Cupertino is a stealth #scifi show, along with being the smartest legal drama on TV right now. And I got to speak to the great Nik Dodani about what it's like behind the scenes at the show. cbr.com/cbs-cupertino-smarte…
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