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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Avengers: Doomsday’s New Official Synopsis Confirms Conflict Between 5 Hero Teams
A new synopsis for Avengers: Doomsday sets the stage for a five-way conflict between major MCU teams.
Marvel Studios Alters the Color of Charlie Cox's Next Daredevil Costume
Much has changed for Charlie Cox's Marvel hero heading into Daredevil: Born Again Season 3, including his costume color.
DC Studios Has Changed The Title of James Gunn's Next Batman Villain Movie
James Gunn's DC Studios is cooking up another Batman villain movie, and it has reportedly undergone a title change.
The Batman Part 2 Villain Photo Confirms 1 Batman Movie Trend That Has Lasted 30 Years
A new photo revealing The Batman Part 2's villains ensures a 30-year-old Batman movie trend continues.
The Hal Jordan Backlash Is Getting 'Lanterns' & The DCU All Wrong
Hal Jordan's story in Lanterns has sparked significant controversy. But the backlash is moving in the wrong direction.
Disney+ Makes MCU History With Marvel's VisionQuest Villain
VisionQuest just pulled off a villain twist that shakes not only Disney+ but the MCU as a whole to its core.
Avengers: Doomsday Officially Features 7 Pre-MCU Marvel Actors
Avengers: Doomsday unites veteran MCU stars with actors whose Marvel roots predate the franchise.
James Gunn's DCU Just Nerfed Its 4th Major Superhero After Superman
After Superman, the DCU has had some of its heroes fight with their hands tied behind their backs due to nerfs.
New 'Avengers Doomsday' Trailer Finally Answers 1 Big Question About Doctor Doom's Franklin Richards Scene, According to MCU Fantastic Four Theory
A new MCU theory claims the latest look at Avengers: Doomsday reveals more about Doctor Doom's Franklin Richards visit.
Marvel Studios’ Sneaky 2026 Jean Grey Debut Marks 4th Time the MCU Hid a Major Character Introduction in Plain Sight
Marvel Studios didn't want to spoil Jean Grey's introduction, which was another instance of it hiding a major character.
Avengers: Doomsday Merch Teases Major Deaths During Sentinel Action Sequence
A new piece of Avengers: Doomsday merchandise teases bloodshed during the highly anticipated Sentinel battle.
'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse' Trailer Features 5 Big Spoilers from the Movie
The Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse trailer that's been holding fans over for months features a few major spoilers.
Avengers: Doomsday Art Reveals Yelena’s Black Widow Logo
Yelena Belova is one of Avengers: Doomsday's most important heroes, and she has a new Black Widow logo to prove it.
Avengers: Doomsday Spoilers Will Officially Start Flooding The Internet Earlier Than Marvel Studios Die-Hards Would Prefer
Marvel fans have been avoiding spoilers for Avengers: Doomsday for months. Their mission is going to get much harder.
Report: Marvel Delays Its Next Disney+ Series To Release After 'Avengers Doomsday'
Marvel Studios has made the road to Avengers: Doomsday less crowded by delaying its next Disney+ series.
Chris Pratt Confirms His MCU Return as Star-Lord, And It Could Be For A Cosmic X-Men Movie
Chris Pratt recently confirmed his return as Star-Lord. A cosmic X-Men movie could be in his MCU future.
Marvel Studios Officially Recasts 2 Major Iron Man Characters — Just In Time For Robert Downey Jr. Returning To The MCU In Avengers: Doomsday
Robert Downey Jr. might be back for Avengers: Doomsday, but Marvel Studios just recast two major Iron Man characters.
X-Men '97 Season 3 Officially Confirms Its Next Big Villain After Apocalypse
X-Men '97 Season 3 pits the titular team against a villain who operates differently from Apocalypse and Mister Sinister.
VisionQuest Creator Confirms He Didn't Use Sam Raimi's Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness Movie Prep Strategy When Developing Paul Bettany's New MCU Disney+ Series
VisionQuest's creator revealed their Marvel prep strategy to avoid the mistake Sam Raimi made on Doctor Strange 2.
Spider-Verse 3 Trailer Confirms 1 Key Marvel Villain Will Be Switching Sides
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse will bring together all the heroes, and at least one villain, for a major battle.
Marvel Studios Confirms Historic Return Of Young Avenger Who Died On Screen
One Young Avengers actor is back, ready to stir up more trouble in the MCU, thanks to Marvel Studios.
Clayface Movie’s Green Lantern Connection Is Good News for Hal Jordan Fans
The Batman spinoff movie Clayface features a Lanterns connection that could mean big things for Hal Jordan.
Avengers: Doomsday Officially Casts Its 7th MCU Disney+ Hero, Joining Florence Pugh's Yelena, Tom Hiddleston's Loki & More Marvel TV Stars
Despite slowing down production on Disney+ series, Marvel Studios is using plenty of TV heroes in Avengers: Doomsday.
DC Studios’ New Batman Spinoff Just Opened The Door For Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn Return
Another Batman spinoff is in the works at DC Studios, one that could feature the return of Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn.
VisionQuest Episodes 3 & 4 Reveal FRIDAY, EDITH & Other A.I.'s Are Based On Real MCU Characters
VisionQuest's second batch of episodes reveals the true MCU origins of EDITH, FRIDAY, and JOCASTA.
James Gunn's DC Studios Just Introduced Its 4th DCU Birds Of Prey Member
James Gunn's DC Studios isn't taking a break from introducing new characters, recruiting another Birds of Prey member.
I'm Convinced Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse's Trailer Is Misleading, But Not How Everyone Thinks
The Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse trailer highlights two antagonists. But only one might stay that way for good.
Avengers: Doomsday Merch Shows Off Nightcrawler’s Powers (But With A Change)
The mutant Nightcrawler returns in Avengers: Doomsday, but the movie's merch can't decide how his powers work.
Marvel Studios’ Newly-Announced ‘Zodiac’ Show Gets Exciting Agents of SHIELD Connection Update (Report)
A major report draws a line between Marvel Studios' new Disney+ series Zodiac and the much-beloved Agents of SHIELD.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Rhino Villain Costume For New 'Spider-Man' Project (Photos)
Spider-Man is about to have his hands full with a new version of Rhino, who received a new costume from Marvel Studios.
Avengers: Doomsday Unveils First Look at Vanessa Kirby's Invisible Woman Using Her Special Powers To Turn Completely Invisible On New MCU Fantastic Four Merch
A new piece of Avengers: Doomsday merchandise depicts Vanessa Kirby's Invisible Woman unleashing her impressive powers.
New 'Avengers Doomsday' Footage Proves Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom Is Even More Powerful Than We Thought
Avengers: Doomsday has been promoting Doctor Doom's strength, including in new footage that elevates him to a new level.
Marvel Producer Admits Sticking to MCU Canon Would Have Limited Spider-Man Disney+ Show
The MCU doesn't play fast and loose with its canon, which would've been a challenge for one Disney+ series.
Marvel Omits Brie Larson from Avengers: Doomsday - And It's For a Good Reason
Captain Marvel didn't make Avengers: Doomsday's extensive roster. The reason for her omission is abundantly clear.
VisionQuest: Paladin's Mysterious ‘Client’ Could Be 1 of These 7 Marvel Characters
Paladin's "client" is after the titular hero in VisionQuest. These Marvel characters could be behind the plot.
Marvel Studios’ Phase 7 Will Now Officially Feature 3 Omega Level X-Men Mutants
Phase 7 of the MCU is right around the corner, and Marvel Studios has a few Omega-Level mutants waiting in the wings.
VisionQuest Art Reveals Hulk’s Key Role In The Disney+ Series
Despite VisionQuest already having plenty of virtual mouths to feed, it's tossing a lifeline to Hulk of all people.
Marvel Studios’ Upcoming Vision TV Show Can Finally Solve An 11-Year-Old Avengers Movie Mystery
Marvel Studios' next TV series, VisionQuest, can finally wrap up a major mystery from an early Avengers movie.
Avengers: Doomsday Promo Makes First Guardian of the Galaxy Character Mention
Avengers: Doomsday has plenty on its plate, but it just found time to shout out the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Avengers Doomsday: Josh Brolin Shares Cryptic One-Word Response About Thanos' Return In Marvel's Next Phase 6 Movie
Josh Brolin gave a very interesting one-word response when asked if he would return as Thanos in Avengers: Doomsday.