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 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.
James Gunn Is Having Second Thoughts About the DCU's Batman
Major shifts in the DC Studios landscape have led James Gunn to reconsider his stance on the DCU's Batman.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Photo Reveals That Tony Stark Designed Hulk’s Inhibitor, Which Could Have Major Doomsday Implications
Tony Stark found a way to help Bruce Banner in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, setting the stage for Avengers: Doomsday.
James Gunn's DCU Just Introduced Its Own Galactus-Sized Superhero
Things are always bigger in the DCU, as James Gunn's franchise has just unleashed its first Galactus-sized superhero.
Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider Movie Breaks a Major 35-Year MCU Release Rule
The release of Marvel Studios' Ghost Rider will break a historic trend for a company that's been careful about timing.
VisionQuest Promo Photo Reveals Corvus Glaive’s Role In The Disney+ Series
VisionQuest is saving spots for plenty of familiar faces, including Avengers: Infinity War villain Corvus Glaive.
Doctor Doom Is Building His Own Avengers Team in Doomsday, Here Are 7 Possible Members
Doctor Doom is on the recruiting trail before Avengers: Doomsday. And several characters are great fits for his team.
Lanterns Finale Confirms That Sinestro Can Revive Hal Jordan (But You May Not Like It)
Sinestro doesn't play a major role in Lanterns' finale, but he does tease a way to bring Hal Jordan back from the dead.
Star Wars: Episode 10 Needs To Redeem These 5 Characters That the Sequel Trilogy Failed
Star Wars: Episode 10 is in the works, which means a handful of Sequel Trilogy characters can get a fresh start.
Avengers: Doomsday Merch Puts the Hero Status of 2 X-Men Into Question
A new piece of exclusive Avengers: Doomsday merchandise reveals the X-Men aren't on great terms with two mutants.
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.