Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Senior Editor / Content Lead

Aeron Mer Eclarinal is the Content Lead, Content Creator, and writer of The Direct. Aeron has been working for The Direct for three years, starting in March 2020. Aeron plays an active role in the day-to-day operations of The Direct by writing news and feature articles, ideating content, researching news, and creating social captions. 

Prior to joining The Direct, Aeron worked as a New Media Creator for 90.7 Love Radio of the Manila Broadcasting Company from 2016 to 2017. Aeron then worked as a Creative Solutions Specialist at Magic Inc

Aeron holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Far Eastern University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2016. 

You can follow Aeron on Twitter (@aeronchino) to stay up-to-date with his latest thoughts about all things superheroes and the galaxy far, far, away.

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Aeron Mer Eclarinal's Latest The Direct Articles

This Is Why Thragg Is So Much Stronger Than Other Viltrumites In Invincible

There is a compelling reason why Thragg is much stronger than the other Viltrumites, including Nolan and Mark.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Merch Reveals Hulk’s Redesign

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's official merchandise spoiled a terrifying look at the redesign of an OG Avenger.

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Star Wars Just Unveiled Its 'Revenge of the Sith' Sequel (And It Looks Great)

Lucasfilm officially released the perfect sequel to Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith in 2026 (but there's one catch).

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Iconic Marvel Netflix Villain Returns In Official Spider-Man: Brand New Day Poster

Spider-Man: Brand New Day might've just confirmed its main villain by featuring a dangerous antagonist in a new poster.

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DC Officially Unveils Its 8th Live-Action Green Lantern Ring

DC just revealed its new Green Lantern ring for Lanterns, and it looks stunning.

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Marvel Studios Announces Release of the MCU's 5th Reboot

Marvel Studios just revealed the first wave of promotional materials for its 5th MCU reboot.

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The Boys Season 5 Episode 3 Trailer Confirms V-One’s Pivotal Role

The official trailer for The Boys Season 5, Episode 3 confirmed that the series will unpack the secrets of V-One.

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The Pitt's Next Episode Preview Reveals the Fallout of Dr. Al Hashimi’s Revelation

The official promo for The Pitt Season 2's finale revealed what's next for Dr. Al-Hashimi.

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We Need To Talk About Daredevil: Born Again's Cherry

Despite its strong reviews, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 still isn't making a key character compelling.

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Avengers Doomsday Reveals New Official Synopsis Highlighting Chris Evans' Steve Rogers, Chris Hemsworth's Thor, & Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom

Marvel Studios is pulling out all the stops to build anticipation for Avengers: Doomsday with its new synopsis.

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This 'IT: Welcome To Derry' Deleted Scene Never Should've Been Removed From the Show

IT: Welcome to Derry almost included this perfect deleted scene highlighting the strong bond of the 1962 Losers.

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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Just Redeemed a Wasted MCU Phase 4 Hero

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 made an unexpected Phase 4 character better (and the show did an incredible job in doing so).

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Invincible Season 4 Just Revealed the Brutal Life of Viltrumite Children

Invincible Season 4, Episode 2 revealed the harsh and tragic truth about becoming a child of a Viltrumite.

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Spider-Man Brand New Day Merch Reveals First Look At Grey Hulk

Official Spider-Man: Brand New Day merchandise revealed the first look at a returning OG Avenger in a slightly different hue.

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Marvel Studios Officially Canonizes 2 More Netflix Characters

The Punisher: One Last Kill's official trailer spoiled the return of two Marvel Netflix characters.

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The Pitt Season 2 Finally Answers What’s Wrong with Dr. Al-Hashimi In Episode 14

The Pitt Season 2, Episode 14 took a major turn after it finally revealed what is truly going on with Dr. Al-Hashimi.

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Marvel Studios Has Now Explained Why Kingpin Doesn't Expose Matt Murdock as Daredevil (And It's Genius)

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 gave a strong reason why Mayor Fisk decided not to reveal Daredevil's secret.

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DC Studios Reveals First Look at Darkseid In Official DCU Superman Project

DC Studios finally revealed the first look at James Gunn's version of Darkseid in a new trailer.

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DC Studios’ Superman & Supergirl Will Officially Fight Darkseid In 2026

A brand-new DC Studios experience will feature a highly anticipated clash featuring the ruler of Apokolips, Darkseid.

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Invincible Season 4 Gives Mark His 5th Design Change In Episode 6

Invincible Season 4 introduced another major design change for Mark Grayson (and he looks different this time around).

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The Boys Season 5 Confirms Fate Of Soldier Boy Following Episode 2 Ending

The Boys Season 5, Episode 2 ended on a devastating note for Soldier Boy (but is he still alive?).

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MCU Fans Are Marking Their Calendars For April 16

April 16 is going to be a great day for MCU fans, as a wave of news is expected to drop during a crucial event.

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Paradise Showrunner Releases First Spoiler-Filled Look At Season 3 (Photo)

Paradise showrunner Dan Fogelman offered an official sneak peek at Season 3.

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Man of Tomorrow Is Casting A New Love Interest For Superman (UPDATE)

James Gunn is searching for a new high-profile actress to play Superman's love interest in Man of Tomorrow.

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Avengers: Doomsday Star Reveals Big Tom Holland Spider-Man Hint In New Promo

A major Avengers: Doomsday star might have already spoiled which Spider-Man will appear in the MCU crossover.

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The Boys Just Revealed Its Answer To Young Justice

A brand-new promo for The Boys introduced a new group of young heroes (no, not the Gen V team).

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Steven Universe TV Spin-off Show Gets Official Status Update from Cartoon Network Series Writer Ian Jones-Quartey

Ian Jones-Quartey shared an exciting update about the future of the Steven Universe franchise.

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Disney's Zombies 5: First Look at New Movie Set Reveals Mermaids & Underwater Setting

A sneak peek at Disney's Zombies 5 offered an exciting glimpse at its new setting under the sea.

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April 15 Will Be a Great Day For Invincible TV Show Fans

Invincible fans are gearing up for the debut of one of the franchise's most dangerous villains on April 15.

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Marvel Studios Is Officially Fixing Daredevil: Born Again Season 1

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 raised the bar of street-level storytelling in the MCU by retroactively fixing its predecessor.

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Marvel Studios Boss Confirms Arrival Of The Green Goblin

Marvel Studios Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, revealed an exciting Green Goblin update.

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Mario Galaxy Movie Officially Releases Star Fox Scenes Online (Watch)

An official clip from the Super Mario Galaxy Movie finally released the full scene of the film's standout character.

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April 2026 Will Feature 7 Exciting Days For MCU Fans

April 2026 is a great month for MCU fans because of the wave of news that will arrive for the Multiverse Saga.

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Star Wars Just Introduced Its Own Gotham City

Maul: Shadow Lord's new planet setting gives off a similar vibe to an established location from DC lore.

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Avengers: Doomsday Includes Spider-Man In Official Doctor Doom Art

Robert Downey Jr. shared creepy Doctor Doom art that may have teased Spider-Man's inclusion in Doomsday.

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Marvel Studios Finally Unleashes Another Great Female TV Villain

Marvel Studios elevated an iconic female villain to greater heights by making her a formidable foe on the street level.

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Star Wars Officially Returns To Disney+ This Week With a Historic Title

Star Wars is making history this month with the arrival of an important series starring an unexpected character.

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Marvel Studios Just Staged The MCU's 9th Prison Break (Photos)

Marvel Studios just revealed a thrilling prison break sequence in the second season of its street-level Disney+ series.

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The Pitt Already Hinted at Why Dr. Mohan Will Leave After Season 2

The Pitt Season 3 is losing a main character, and Season 2 already revealed why she is leaving.

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Star Wars Hints At Major Villain in 2026's Maul Shadow Lord

The official promo of 2026's Clone Wars sequel just teased the arrival of a dangerous Star Wars villain.

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