Jackson Hayes is a Freelance Writer at The Direct. Starting his writing career in 2017, he quickly rose through the ranks and became an editor. He’s spent the last seven years working at outlets such as CBR, The Escapist, and Comic Book, where he’s covered major franchises like the MCU, DCU, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones.
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Jackson Hayes's Latest The Direct Articles
James Gunn’s DCU Timeline May Tease Gods & Monsters’ Big Bad (And It’s Not Darkseid)
James Gunn is revealing more about his DC Universe, including a fact about the timeline that may tease a major villain.
5 Overlooked MCU Characters Who Will Be Game-Changers in Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday brings back heavy hitters like Thor and Sentry, but other MCU characters may be the key to victory.
5 DC Villains That Should Get the Clayface Treatment in the DCU
Clayface will get a chance to shine in the DCU with his movie, and other villains deserve the same chance.
DCEU’s Biggest Mistake Was Something James Gunn’s DCU Nailed From the Start
James Gunn's DC Universe is ready to embrace mature content, which the DCEU couldn't do at the right moments.
Ironheart’s Release Strategy Will Help It Avoid WandaVision’s Biggest Mistake
Ironheart seems to be getting the short end of the stick, but Marvel may be helping it avoid a prior mistake.
James Gunn Confirms Marvel & DC Crossover Movie Talks, But Only the MCU Would Benefit From It
James Gunn isn't ruling out a big-screen Marvel/DC crossover, but he doesn't need it as much as the MCU.
Wonder Woman Reboot Movie Must Keep This One Thing Gal Gadot’s Movies Got Right
Despite rebooting Wonder Woman for his DC Universe, James Gunn would be wise to borrow one aspect of Gal Gadot's movies.
Fantastic Four 2025 Just Fixed Fan4stic’s Biggest Mistake
The Fantastic Four: First Steps isn't going to borrow one of the most controversial aspects of Fan4stic.
There's Only One MCU Eternals Character Who Must Absolutely Return
Eternals became the MCU's black sheep, but the franchise can be saved by having just one character return.
I'm Convinced James Gunn's DC Reboot Will Avoid the DCEU's Biggest Flaw After SnyderVerse Star's Recent Confirmation
Details of Zack Snyder's DCEU plans are still making headlines, and they make the DCU feel like a breath of fresh air.
Chris Hemsworth’s Potential MCU Exit Puts a Major Deadpool Moment In Doubt
Chris Hemsworth is making it sound like Thor's time in the MCU is coming to an end, which will devastate Deadpool.
New Superman 2025 Movie Merch Spoils a Major Villain Twist
The marketing campaign for James Gunn's Superman is in full swing, and it seems to be spoiling a major twist.
Thunderbolts’ Cringey Captain America Easter Egg Reveals A Much Larger MCU Issue
Despite being arguably the best MCU movie in years, Thunderbolts* features a cringey line that misses the point.
Marvel Studios' Recent Release Shake-Up Could Finally Fix This Underrated MCU Hero
With the next two Avengers movies and additional MCU projects getting delayed, a forgotten hero can finally shine.
2025 Superman’s Latest Character Reveal Is Right Out of Disney’s Playbook
Superman hopes to get the DC Universe off the ground in 2025, and borrowing a move from Disney will help with that.