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
14 Years Later, The Avengers’ First-Ever Villain Will Now Be Their Biggest Savior in Doomsday
One of the Avengers’ most troublesome villains may become their saving grace in Avengers: Doomsday.
Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Reveals Bullseye’s New Comic-Accurate Costume
Marvel unveiled the comic-accurate look of a key Daredevil: Born Again character.
Marvel Reveals Doctor Doom’s 2 Biggest Weaknesses Ahead of Avengers: Doomsday
Doctor Doom is currently the MCU's biggest threat, but he has two key weaknesses, according to Marvel.
Luke Cage Star Mike Colter Says He'll Return to the MCU on 2 Conditions (Exclusive)
Mike Colter believes there are a few changes Marvel could make to improve his character in the MCU.
Doctor Strange 3 Gives Marvel 1 More Chance To Finally Redeem This MCU Villain
One of the MCU’s most promising villains could finally reach his full potential in the next Doctor Strange film.
Daredevil Star Breaks Silence on Vanessa Fisk's Recasting
A key actress was recast twice for Daredevil: Born Again, and her co-star finally addressed the drama.
Marvel Studios Finally Confirms Tony Stark's Replacement In the MCU
Tony Stark may be gone, but one MCU hero is stepping into his shoes, and Marvel Studios admitted he’s the ideal successor.
Disney Reveals The New Faces Of Marvel, Star Wars & Pixar For 2026
Disney highlighted the characters it considers the faces of its four biggest film franchises.
Marvel Studios Unveils the 1st MCU Project Set After 'Fantastic Four: First Steps'
One unexpected Disney+ series is set chronologically after Fantastic Four: First Steps.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Adds Its 3rd MCU Superhero (Report)
Disney+ is adding even more new heroes to its highly anticipated AI-centric series.
Marvel Studios Unveils Avengers: Doomsday’s 5th Mutant
The latest trailer for Avengers: Doomsday showed another exciting mutant who will be featured in the film.
Chris Hemsworth Admits Thor Would Lose a Fight To 1 MCU Character
Thor actor Chris Hemsworth believes his character would fall before one MCU powerhouse.
Marvel Studios' Next Pentalogy Will Center on One of These 3 MCU Characters
When Marvel Studios’ next pentalogy arrives, it’s expected to center on Spider-Man or two other fan favorites.
Avengers: Doomsday Officially Unveils New Costumes For 5 Marvel Villains
Some of comic book history’s best villains will appear in Avengers: Doomsday with brand-new looks.
Marvel Studios Announces Release Plan for 2026's MCU Netflix Reboot (But There's a Catch)
One of Marvel’s most anticipated shows is set to release at a less-than-ideal time.
Mandalorian & Grogu Movie Will Officially Bring Back 1 Prequels Villain (With a Twist)
The Star Wars prequels gave us great villains, and The Mandalorian & Grogu is bringing one of them back.
Disney Confirms Avatar: Fire & Ash Will Start Streaming On Disney+ Before 1 Specific Day
Avatar: Fire & Ash received an exciting Disney+ streaming update, narrowing its release window further.
10 MCU Characters Are Entering Avengers: Doomsday at the Peak Of Their Power
Many key characters will arrive in Avengers: Doomsday with major power upgrades, potentially changing everything.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Report Reveals The Gross Reason Hulk Is In The Movie
The Hulk will feature in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and we finally know why.
Pixar's Hoppers Movie: Every Animal Species & Character That Appears (Photos)
Pixar's Hoppers is bringing a colorful lineup of characters to the big screen, and they look incredible.
All 9 Marvel & DC Animated TV Shows Releasing In 2026 (Confirmed)
Marvel and DC have officially confirmed their full 2026 animation slate, and it’s stacked.
Charlie Cox & Vincent D’Onofrio Get Honored With Special Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Upgrade
Two Daredevil: Born Again cast members were given a major honor ahead of the show’s second season.
One Unexpected MCU Disney+ Series Is “Obligatory” For Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars
Before Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, fans need to watch WandaVision, and for good reason.
Marvel Reveals Official Spider-Man & Superman Team-Up Logo
Two major characters from Marvel and DC are teaming up, and their logo looks amazing.
Avengers: Doomsday Star Hospitalized, Channing Tatum Undergoing Surgery Following Injury
An Avengers: Doomsday actor is in medical care following an unfortunate incident.
Disney+ Makes MCU History With Wonder Man Villain
Wonder Man is such a unique MCU project, even its villain is unlike anything fans have seen before.
Avengers Doomsday: 9 MCU Characters Who Will Be Doctor Doom’s Biggest Problem & Why, Ranked
Doctor Doom's plans face fierce resistance from these MCU heroes in Avengers: Doomsday.
2 Fan-Favorite Spider-Man Films Are Officially Leaving Streaming Soon
One of the most controversial Spider-Man projects ever made is set to leave its current streaming home.
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 Continues a Rough Trend For DC TV Shows
A concerning DC trend is set to continue with one of its most anticipated Batman projects.
Marvel Studios' Blade Movie Cancellation Has 2 Hidden Benefits for the MCU
One highly anticipated Marvel film is reportedly being cancelled, but there may be an upside.
James Gunn Defends His Controversial DCU Batman Hire
James Gunn’s latest DCU decision has upset some fans, but he’s standing his ground.
Wonder Man Hid The Perfect Season 2 Villain In Plain Sight
By hiding its deadliest villain in the open, Wonder Man may have made a genius creative choice.
15 MCU Actors Confirmed to Appear In Both 'Avengers: Doomsday' And 'Secret Wars'
Avengers: Doomsday’s standout cast members won’t stop there; they’re also lined up for Secret Wars.
HBO Max Announces Next DC Superhero Show Release For Next Month
HBO Max’s February slate is packed with exciting releases, but one DC show stands out above the rest.
Despite Avengers Doomsday Now Confirming 31 MCU Characters, These 12 Infinity War Stars are Still Missing
Avengers: Doomsday arguably has the largest cast of any Avengers film, yet it’s still missing some major heavy-hitters.
The MCU Will Officially Introduce Its 3rd Meta Hero in 2026 (But With a Twist)
Marvel Studios just added another fourth-wall breaker to its roster of heroes, but this one stands out.
Marvel Studios’ Wonder Man Confirmed to Solve One Major MCU Problem
Marvel Studios finally fixed an issue that’s persisted since Phase 5 with its new Disney+ show.
DC Studios Excludes Major James Gunn Title From 2026 Movie & TV Slate
James Gunn’s DCU is set to undergo an interesting change for the first time since it officially began.
Henry Cavill’s Superman Nearly Got This Smart Batman Upgrade To Fight Darkseid
The SnyderVerse was building an incredible Superman–Batman dynamic that could have elevated Kal-El.
The MCU Might Be Making a Big Mistake With Marvel’s Greatest Rivalry
One of Marvel’s more iconic hero/villain mash-ups might not transition into live action, according to a new report.