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
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.
The X-Men's Dark Sorceress 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
Superman’s Mysterious Villain Might Secretly Combine Two Classic DC Characters
James Gunn’s Superman trailer could have secretly teased a villain who is a blend of Ultraman and another character
Spider-Man 4’s Rumored Avenger Casting Puts Tom Holland's Legacy at Risk
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man may face a significant setback if this Avenger joins Spider-Man 4.
5 Unanswered MCU Questions Marvel Keeps Avoiding, and Fans Need Answers Before Avengers: Secret Wars
As the MCU builds toward Avengers: Secret Wars, fans still await answers to these five unresolved plotlines.
The MCU Is Closer Than Ever to Assembling Every Major Marvel Team In 2025
From the Avengers to the X-Men, the MCU has nearly completed the roster for the most significant Marvel teams.
Marvel's Most Powerful Black Hero Is Also Its Most Heartbreaking
Blue Marvel may be one of Marvel's most powerful characters, but his comic backstory is tragic.
Marvel’s Most Important Love Story Might Never Happen in the MCU, And That Hurts
T'Challa and Storm were Marvel's royal power couple, but their legendary love story may never unfold on screen.
I'm Now Convinced This MCU Villain Will Replace Kingpin as Hell’s Kitchen's New Crime Lord
Kingpin’s rise to mayor of New York City may leave a power vacuum in the MCU’s criminal underworld.
10 Marvel Heroes The MCU Is Clearly Waiting to Introduce & Why Marvel Studios Is Holding Them Back
These 10 Marvel heroes haven’t joined the MCU, but there are signs Marvel is saving them for the right moment.
Here’s Why the Live-Action Lilo & Stitch Is So Much Longer Than the Animated Original
Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch remake runs 23 minutes longer than the 2002 original — here’s why.
Fantastic Four: First Steps Has a Secret Weapon That Will Redefine The MCU
A newly revealed image from Fantastic Four unveils a retro-style direction that may be the MCU’s boldest visual shift yet.