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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Disney+’s VisionQuest Will Officially Feature 4 Avengers From The Comics
Disney+'s VisionQuest doesn't have as much buzz surrounding it as Doomsday, but it does have plenty of Avengers.
Tom Holland’s 3rd Spider-Man Love Interest Gets Hinted At By Peter Parker’s MCU Villain Board
Spider-Man is keeping tabs on many MCU bad guys on his Brand New Day villain board, including a possible love interest.
Superman 2: All 7 DC Heroes Confirmed to Appear, Ranked by Power Level
Superman 2, the next piece of the DCU puzzle, features several major heroes. They're not all cut from the same cloth.
DC Studios Chooses 4 Colors of Lanterns for DCU's Potential Future
DC Studios is putting a lot of its eggs in the Green Lantern basket, but it still has room for a few other colors.
Avengers: Doomsday Promo Video Continues To Drive A Wedge Between Captain America & Bucky Barnes
An Avengers: Doomsday promotional video reveals that Captain America and Bucky Barnes aren't ready to bury the hatchet.
Wesley Snipes’ Blade Gets Special Honor Just After Mahershala Ali Officially Quits MCU Movie
Wesley Snipes' Blade is having the red carpet rolled out for him, just as Mahershala Ali tells his complex MCU story.
Daredevil: Born Again Is Ending, But Marvel Can’t Lose These 5 Characters
Daredevil: Born Again is coming to an end after Season 3, and Marvel should give these characters an off-ramp.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Just Unveiled Its 3rd Major Superhero
WandaVision is getting a sequel that is continuing to add to its superhero roster ahead of its 2026 Disney+ debut.
New Avengers: Doomsday Merch Creates A Spider-Man: Brand New Day Continuity Error
A new piece of Avengers: Doomsday merchandise appears to contradict a major development in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Marvel Studios Just Confirmed Its 10th Horsemen Of Apocalypse Exists In The MCU
With the X-Men's arrival on the horizon, Marvel Studios is building a roster of Horsemen for Apocalypse to choose from.
Iron Man Just Made a Surprise Appearance On Official Avengers: Doomsday Merch
Iron Man returns in the latest batch of Avengers: Doomsday merchandise, making his MCU return feel far more likely.
Avengers: Doomsday Merch Reveals New Design For Fantastic Four’s The Thing
The Thing is back in action in Avengers: Doomsday, and new merch teases a new design for the Fantastic Four member.
New Avengers: Doomsday Merch Separates Captain America and Bucky Barnes Into 2 Distinct Superhero Teams
Avengers: Doomsday hasn't said much about Captain America and Bucky Barnes' rivalry, but new merch fans the flames.
Rogue’s Inclusion In Disney’s X-Men Reboot Redeems A Massive 12-Year-Old Mistake From 20th Century Fox
Disney's X-Men reboot isn't wasting any time bringing Rogue into the fold, fixing a mistake Fox made 12 years ago.
Avengers: Doomsday Merch Reveals A Major Red Guardian Upgrade Fans Have Waited 5 Years For
Avengers: Doomsday's marketing hasn't shown much love to Red Guardian, but new merch teases a major upgrade for him.
Avengers: Doomsday Releases The Best Look At Doctor Doom’s Second Costume
Doctor Doom has some fashion choices to make as Avengers: Doomsday continues to show off his second costume.
Avengers: Doomsday Art Teases A Major Role For Channing Tatum’s Gambit
Channing Tatum is returning as Gambit in Avengers: Doomsday, and promo art teases a bigger part for the mutant.
Avengers: Doomsday Merch Trailer Shows Sentry In Action
Avengers: Doomsday's marketing machine isn't slowing down, with a newly released merch trailer showing Sentry prepared for battle.
Superman Star Explains Why Supergirl Failed (And Why Man of Tomorrow Won’t)
One Superman star has strong feelings about Supergirl's failure and why Man of Tomorrow will avoid the same fate.
5 MCU Characters That Can Replace Nick Fury's Role in Marvel's Upcoming Mutant Saga
Nick Fury can't hold the MCU together forever. These characters can fill his shoes in Marvel's upcoming Mutant Saga.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Villain Board Secretly Connects JK Simmons' Marvel Character to Scorpion (Photo)
Spider-Man found a connection between J. Jonah Jameson and Scorpion in Brand New Day that made his Marvel villain board.
With Jeremy Renner’s New Hawkeye Photo Hinting at His MCU Return, Now Is the Perfect Time For Marvel Studios to Debut This 1 Avengers Team
Jeremy Renner is teasing a return to the MCU, opening the door for the arrival of another Marvel Studios Avengers team.
James Gunn Distances Its Latest DC Studios Announcement From The 1 Canceled MCU Series
James Gunn is shutting down any comparisons between DC Studios' latest announcement and a canceled MCU series, She-Hulk.
DC Studios Just Confirmed Its 5th Teen Titans Member
While all eyes have been on the Justice League, DC Studios has been quietly building an impressive Teen Titans roster.
DC Studios’ First-Ever Batman Spin-Off Movie Will Steal 1 Major Component From Marvel’s Spider-Verse Film
DC Studios is gearing up to release a Batman spin-off movie that's taking a page out of Spider-Verse's book.
Disney Officially Reveals the Star Wars Counterparts to Marvel’s Biggest Heroes & Villains
Star Wars and Marvel have a lot in common, including plenty of good guys with similar personalities.
DC Studios Just Introduced Its 5th Legion Of Doom Member
Forget the Justice League, DC Studios finally has everything it needs to build a real Legion of Doom.
Following Marvel’s Historic Villain Decision in Brand New Day, Tom Holland's Spider-Man 5 Movie Needs to Consider These Five Villains
Spider-Man 5 is sure to be fast-tracked after Brand New Day's opening, and Sony has a few villains to choose from.
Marvel Studios’ Adam Driver Villain Announcement Hints At Major Origin Change For Cyclops (Theory)
Adam Driver will join the MCU in X-Men as Dr. Nathaniel Milbury, a character who signals a major change for Cyclops.
James Gunn's DCU Just Introduced Its Own Version Of Marvel's Ego The Living Planet (& It's Even More Dangerous)
James Gunn's DCU is borrowing a page out of the MCU's book by introducing its own take on Ego the Living Planet.
Avengers: Doomsday Merch Reveals Gambit’s Comic-Accurate Upgrade
Avengers: Doomsday is putting the X-Men through the wringer, but at least Gambit will have an upgrade to fall back on.
HBO's Harry Potter Show Just Announced Its 3rd Returning Cast Member
HBO's Harry Potter show is getting reinforcements in the form of an actor with previous experience with the franchise.
Man Of Tomorrow Will Fix The Most Controversial Aspect of Guy Gardner’s Green Lantern
Guy Gardner is back for James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow, and he's going to have an entirely new vibe.
Harry Potter’s Original Main Cast Just Made A Hilarious Cameo In HBO’s Latest Show
With the Harry Potter reboot right around the corner, the original movie cast just made an unexpected TV appearance.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Erases A Key Part Of The Punisher's Identity With a Simple Change
Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows Punisher in a new light, thanks to a small change that makes a world of difference.
Doctor Doom’s Ominous Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Line Makes 1 Guardians of the Galaxy Member's Absence Rather Puzzling
Doctor Doom calls out a specific group of heroes in Avengers: Doomsday's newest trailer, even one who's not present.
Marvel Studios’ New Cyclops Actor Can Finally Break A 26-Year X-Men Movie Streak
Things haven't gone Cyclops' way since he made his movie debut in 2000. Marvel Studios can right all the wrongs.
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther Replacement Announcement Shakes Up Letitia Wright's MCU Future as Shuri
Marvel Studios is rolling out the red carpet for its new Black Panther, leaving Letitia Wright's MCU character on unstable ground.
Avengers Doomsday: Doctor Doom Statue Reveals His Weapon That Rivals Thanos’ Infinity Gauntlet
A mesmerizing Doctor Doom statue for Avengers: Doomsday teases a powerful weapon in the villain's arsenal.
Lanterns’ Big Twist May Have Revealed The DCU Flash’s Identity
The first episode of HBO's Lanterns changes the landscape of the DCU, even giving us our best idea yet about the identity of the DCU's Flash.