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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    They don’t have bad blood.

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    2015 MTV VMAs: the liveblog2015 MTV VMAs: the liveblog
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    The show starts at 9 p.m. — let the live-blogging begin.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    DC Comics’ 1982 style guide is a perfect reminder of what’s great about superheroesDC Comics’ 1982 style guide is a perfect reminder of what’s great about superheroes
    Culture

    Superheroes don’t need to be all doom and gloom.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Explainers
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    Explainers

    The shooting was recorded on live video.

    By German Lopez and Alex Abad-Santos
    TV
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    TV

    Jessica Jones is Netflix and Marvel’s next superhero. Her comic book will haunt you.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Explainers
    Duke’s Fun Home controversy, explainedDuke’s Fun Home controversy, explained
    Explainers

    Some freshmen refused to read Alison Bechdel’s award-winning graphic memoir due to its content.

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Libby Nelson
    Explainers
    Straight Outta Compton’s misogyny controversy, explainedStraight Outta Compton’s misogyny controversy, explained
    Explainers

    N.W.A solidified misogyny in rap. Straight Outta Compton left that out.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Comic Books
    Vox’s comic book of the week: the smart, gruesome I Hate FairylandVox’s comic book of the week: the smart, gruesome I Hate Fairyland
    Comic Books

    I was offended, grossed out, and shocked — but all I wanted in life was the next issue in my hands.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Jonathan Franzen and his editor debate adopting an Iraqi war orphan: a fictional retellingJonathan Franzen and his editor debate adopting an Iraqi war orphan: a fictional retelling
    Culture

    Jonathan Franzen wanted to learn about American youths. What he wanted to do in order to achieve that will surprise you.

    By Amanda Taub and Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    American Ultra is not the stoner comedy you’re looking forAmerican Ultra is not the stoner comedy you’re looking for
    Culture

    American Ultra is a lot of things, but a stoner comedy it isn’t.

    By Alex Abad-Santos

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