Geraldo Amartey

Geraldo Amartey

Writer

Geraldo Amartey is a writer at The Direct. He joined the team in 2025, bringing with him four years of experience covering entertainment news, pop culture, and fan-favorite franchises for sites like YEN, Briefly and Tuko.

A graduate of the University of Ghana with a background in Linguistics, Geraldo has a strong passion for storytelling, movies, and all things geek culture. 

Geraldo can be found on X (formerly Twitter) via @geraldoamart42 where he shares the latest MCU and DCU scoops. 

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Geraldo Amartey's Latest The Direct Articles

DCU: Complete List of All 21 Villains In James Gunn's New Universe

James Gunn's DCU has introduced a wide variety of villains, and here are the ones we've seen so far.

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James Gunn's New DCU Needs to Explore These 7 Alternate Universes After Peacemaker Season 2's Big Reveal

Here are seven DC universes that James Gunn’s DCU should consider exploring after Peacemaker Season 2's big reveal.

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Marvel Weapons: MCU’s 20 Most Powerful Weapons, Ranked

Here are the MCU’s most dangerous artifacts, armors, enchanted tools, and weapons.

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All 7 MCU Characters Who Have Held All 6 Infinity Stones

Here is every MCU character who held all six Infinity Stones and what they used them for.

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Doctor Doom’s Potential Doomsday Weapon Might Even Be More Dangerous Than Thanos’ Gauntlet

Doctor Doom might use this powerful weapon to ascend as God Emperor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.

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Marvel Mjolnir Wielders: 9 MCU Characters Worthy Of Lifting Thor’s Hammer (Complete List)

A number of characters have lifted Thor's Hammer Mjolnir in the MCU so far, either in the Sacred Timeline or in the Multiverse.

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6 MCU Cliffhanger Characters Set for a Big Return in Phase 6 and Beyond

These beloved MCU characters have unresolved plotlines that may finally be resolved in Phases 6 and 7.

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6 Most Dangerous MCU Villains Who Don’t Have Superpowers, Ranked By Power Level

These MCU villains may lack superpowers, but they remain nightmares for any hero to face.

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MCU Villains: Marvel’s 12 Most Irredeemable Characters (Full List)

Some Marvel Studios villains caused so much chaos that they cannot be forgiven.

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7 Twilight Saga Scenes That Will Hit Harder in 2025’s Theatrical Re-Release

When the Twilight Saga returns to cinemas, these iconic scenes will get fans emotional again.

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Chris Hemsworth Reveals Why His Upcoming Thor Return Will Be 'Wild'

Chris Hemsworth discussed his return as Thor in Avengers: Doomsday in a way that should excite fans.

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Official Avengers: Doomsday Teaser Video Features X-Men & Fantastic Four Heroes

Disney showed a brief behind-the-scenes set video for Avengers: Doomsday at Destination D23.

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MCU Monsters: Complete List of Marvel’s Most Terrifying Creatures & Beasts

Dive into a full list of the MCU’s most terrifying creatures and what makes them so fearful.

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After Shang-Chi’s Success, The MCU Needs To Add These 10 Marvel Martial Arts Experts

These Marvel martial arts masters are perfect for the MCU after Shang-Chi’s breakout success.

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Tom Holland Spider-Man Movie Salaries: All 7 MCU Appearances (Including Brand New Day)

Here is a breakdown of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man salaries across all seven MCU films, including his biggest payday.

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DCU Theory Reveals Who Could Be James Gunn’s The Flash (And It's Not Barry Allen)

James Gunn’s DCU may be introducing Wally West rather than Barry Allen as its Flash, according to this theory.

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Marvel Studios Isn't Allowed To Make Solo MCU Movies For These 9 Characters

Including Hulk and Spider-Man, these great Marvel characters will not have a solo movie.

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6 Upcoming DCU Movies That Can Beat This DCEU Box Office Record

Here is a look at all the upcoming DCU movies that have the potential to surpass this DCEU record.

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10 MCU Movies That Need to Happen After Avengers: Secret Wars

With Avengers: Secret Wars expected to reset the MCU, Marvel has the chance to launch these epic films.

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Disney Could Break Warner Bros.’ Historic Box Office Record in 2026 (But One Movie Might Stop Them)

Disney’s 2026 slate could break Warner Bros.’ historic $40M box office opening streak, but this film might ruin it.

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10 Avengers Doomsday & Secret Wars Deaths MCU Fans Wouldn’t Be Able To Handle

Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars' stakes will be brutal, and these figures could be sad casualties.

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MCU Gods: Complete List of Marvel’s Most Powerful Beings (2025 Edition)

The MCU's roster of God-like beings (and literal gods) has significantly grown over the years and is even longer in 2025.

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5 Iconic Marvel Animated Series That Deserve To Be Official MCU Canon

X-Men '97 is now officially canon in the MCU, and these other shows deserve the same treatment.

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MCU’s X-Men Movies Need To Avoid These 5 Mistakes The Fox X-Men Made

Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men reboot needs to get these critical things right to succeed.

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Fantastic Four 2: 10 Villains Who Could Top Galactus In MCU Sequel

After Galactus' introduction in Fantastic Four: First Steps, the MCU sequel needs an even more powerful villain.

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Avengers Doomsday Needs To Do These 5 Things To Recapture The Endgame Magic

Avengers: Doomsday can potentially match Endgame's success if it gets these things right.

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5 Marvel Characters Who Need To Ditch The Nano-Tech Helmets In The MCU’s Phase 6

The MCU’s overuse of nano-tech helmets has become boring. Some heroes need a gear change in Phase 6.

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Only These 5 Upcoming DCU Movies Can Break This Legendary DC Record

Superman (2025) has started well, giving upcoming DC films the chance to break The Dark Knight Rises’ record.

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10 Overpowered Meta-Humans That Prove Lex Luthor Might Be Right in Superman (2025)

Lex Luthor's vendetta against meta-humans in Superman is not without merit; he might have a point.

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10 Marvel Characters So Overpowered They’d Need a Nerf Before Joining the MCU

These characters are so powerful in the comics that Marvel needs to nerf their abilities before an MCU debut.

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10 Next-Gen Marvel Heroes Who Deserve To Replace the MCU’s Originals

As the MCU evolves, these 10 legacy heroes from the comics are primed to carry the torch from their mentors.

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10 Cosmic Marvel Characters Who Could Save the MCU’s Phase 7

Marvel's cosmic storytelling is at an all-time high, but these powerful characters can take it to the next level.

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10 Terrifying DC Characters Who Should Lead the DCU’s Gods & Monsters Chapter

The DCU's supernatural era is just beginning, and James Gunn can make it scarier by adding these characters.

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5 Marvel Stories That Would Be A Box Office Disaster If Adapted Into The MCU

Some Marvel comics were so poorly received that adapting them for the MCU would be nearly impossible.

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10 MCU Villains Marvel Needs to Fix (Before It’s Too Late)

These MCU villains had huge potential but were ultimately wasted. The good news is that they can be fixed.

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10 Marvel & DC Variant Characters Who Deserve a Live-Action Debut

Many fans want to see at least 10 Marvel and DC variant characters make a live-action appearance.

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10 Hilarious DC Characters You've Never Heard Of Should Be The DCU's Deadpool

These hilarious DC characters could replicate the chaos and comedy that made Marvel's Deadpool famous.

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10 Black DC Characters the DCU Needs to Bring to the Big Screen Now

Characters like Static, Icon, and other black DC heroes have compelling stories that deserve a spotlight in the DCU.

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10 Infamous Marvel & DC Movie Scenes That Look Bad in 2025

There are many nostalgic superhero movie moments and others that haven’t aged well at all.

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5 Clever Ways the Fantastic Four Could Stop Galactus in the MCU

Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Galactus as a major villain, but how can the team realistically stop him?

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