Jennifer Roy
Contributing since April, 2018
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Author Details
Jennifer Roy is a children's literature scholar and a freelance writer. She currently is focusing working as a Premium Content Editor and on writing content for CBR. She received her Ph. D. in English in 2020. A common thread of her scholarly work is a focus on the use of adaptation and particular motifs to tell and retell stories. You can find her on twitter at @jen_d_roy.
Industry Focus
Jennifer has been writing for CBR since 2021, and she recently has begun working as a Premium Content Editor for the site. While her main focus has been writing about Star Wars, she also writes about horror in movies, television and comics.
Favorite Media
Jennifer has been a major Star Wars fan since her father started giving her Star Wars books when she was 8 years old. She loves Star Wars in all of its forms, but she has been particularly enjoying the High Republic era. She also enjoys other sci-fi and fantasy, but her favorite genre is horror.
Latest Articles
The 30 Most Powerful Star Wars Characters Ever, Ranked
The Star Wars franchise is full of powerful characters, whether they be powerful military strategists, strong warriors, or gifted Force users.
Star Wars: R2-D2 Can Counter the Galaxy's Biggest Threat
The fan-favorite droid R2-D2 is not the most powerful figure in Star Wars, but he may have figured out how to counter the galaxy's biggest threat.
REVIEW: Marvel's Star Wars: The High Republic (2023) #1
Star Wars: The High Republic (2023) #1 uses strong writing and artwork to show how fraught the galaxy is in the wake of the Nihil's Phase I victory.
The Enduring Legacy of Dracula (1931) on Cinematic Horror, Explained
Dracula (1931) made many changes to Bram Stoker's novel, yet these changes continue to significantly impact Dracula movies and cinematic horror.
Universal Monsters: Dracula Makes the Lord of Vampires Scary Again
In Universal Monsters: Dracula #1, Martin Simmonds artwork and James Tynion IV's human focus make Tod Browning's 1931 Dracula more terrifying.
Tananarive Due's The Keeper Explores Racialized Trauma Through a Horror Lens
The Keeper, co-written by Tananarive Due and Stephen Barnes, shows why more of this author's horror stories should be adapted into graphic novels.
The Fall of the House of Usher: Julius May Have Been Saved by an Unexpected Hero
Edgar Allen Poe's "The Black Cat" shows that Julius was in danger of a much darker fate in Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher.
Star Wars: Dark Droids Reveals Another Horrifying Aspect of the Scourge
Recent issues of Star Wars comics have revealed a new aspect of the Scourge that makes the entity an even more terrifying threat.
Star Wars: This High Republic Character Is Perfect for Young Jedi Adventures
A High Republic Padawan may be one of the best possible mentors for the cute heroes of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, thanks to his role.
This American Classic Is Begging for a Mike Flanagan Horror Adaptation
The Fall of the House of Usher has benefited from Mike Flanagan's modern adaptation, but there's Charles Brockden Brown classic he'd be perfect for.
Star Wars' Best Lo-Fi Videos, Ranked
Star Wars' official YouTube channel features a playlist of lo-fi videos showcasing fan-favorite characters. These are among the most relaxing.
REVIEW: Marvel's Star Wars: The High Republic - Shadows of Starlight #1
Marvel's Star Wars: The High Republic - Shadows of Starlight #1 uses excellent artwork and strong storytelling to examine the Jedi in crisis mode.
Ahsoka: When Did Kanan and Hera Conceive Jacen?
Jacen Syndulla is the son of Hera Syndulla and Kanan Jarrus, and one of Ahsoka's legacy characters. But when was he born in the Star Wars timeline?
Ahsoka's Finale Connects to a Beloved Children's Classic
Star Wars has always incorporated science fiction and fantasy tropes, but Ahsoka's finale made its biggest homage to a children's fantasy novel.
Ahsoka Paves the Way for the Canonization of Another Legends Tale
The Ahsoka Disney+ series featured the Witches of Dathomir as antagonists, which could make room for other Star Wars Nightsisters to become canon.
Ahsoka’s Finale Has a Surprising Callback to The Empire Strikes Back
In Ahsoka's season finale, Sabine Wren provides a callback to one of Yoda's most famous quotes and shows how she has grown as a Jedi.
Star Wars Shows Princess Leia Affected Obi-Wan Kenobi Even After His Death
Alex Jennings' From a Certain Point of View shows how Princess Leia and Obi-Wan's bond lasted long after their adventure in Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Could an Ahsoka Character Hail From Star Wars' Galaxy Far, Far Away?
Professor Huyang is an ancient droid that may have been built for the Jedi Order. However, aspects of his design could indicate a different origin.
10 Best Episodes of Digimon Ghost Game for the Halloween Season
Digimon Ghost Game is the franchise's most horror-focused entry, and many of its episodes are the perfect binge watch for the Halloween season.
How Michael Myers Survived Halloween H20
Michael Myers' death at the end of Halloween H20: 20 Years Later seems pretty definitive. But how does he manage to survive and wreak more havoc?