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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
10 Marvel Geniuses Who Took Their Smarts Too Far, And Made Everything Worse
Marvel’s most intelligent characters sometimes end up creating the biggest problems.
DC Movies Keep Ignoring the One Character Who Can Truly Stop Darkseid
Darkseid has become DC’s flagship villain in media, but his most overlooked nemesis may finally beat him.
Superman 2025 Might Be Secretly Setting Up a Very Different Batman Movie
James Gunn’s Superman trailer may be quietly building toward a different Batman film.
5 Iconic Marvel & DC Rivalries That Hollywood Has Somehow Never Adapted
Comic book films have given us great rivalries, but these five iconic battles have never reached the big screen.
10 Omega-Level X-Men Marvel Studios Needs to Introduce in MCU’s Phase 7
The MCU’s mutant era is coming, and these 10 lesser-known Omega-level mutants should be in it.
9 DC Heroes The New DCU Is Clearly Saving for Later (And Why James Gunn Is Waiting)
James Gunn’s DCU is already packed with major characters, but some of DC’s most iconic heroes are still missing.
Marvel Studios’ 2027 Mystery Movie: 10 Possible MCU Titles It Could Be
With a mystery MCU movie slot for July 2027 open, here are 10 titles Marvel Studios could slot into the date.
How The X-Men's Magik Could Steal the Spotlight in MCU's Phase 7
As the MCU enters its mutant era, one X-Men character has the potential to dominate Phase 7.
MCU’s X-Men Movie Needs to Start with This One Perfect Villain Instead of Magneto
Magneto and the Sentinels are fan favorites, but Mr. Sinister might be the perfect villain to kick off the X-Men reboot