Jennifer McDonough

Jennifer McDonough

Writer

Jennifer McDonough is a writer at The Direct. She is responsible for the creation of news articles and features. She also has a particular affinity for action figures and merchandise, which she revels in discussing in the articles she writes, when the situation calls for it.

Jen has been with The Direct since its launch in 2020 and she feels extremely fortunate to be a member of the team and to work alongside such great people.

About The Direct

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Jennifer McDonough's Latest The Direct Articles

Marvel Reveals Doctor Doom Vs. Captain America Storyline Ahead of 'Avengers: Doomsday' (Photo)

Marvel is priming fans in the comic pages ahead of Captain America's big-screen Doomsday duel in 2026.

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DC Reveals 3 Big Batman Villains Will Return In 2025 Film

The sequel to 2018's Batman Ninja anime showcases some familiar baddies with a twist.

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Fantastic Four 2025 Secretly Mirrors The First Ever Marvel Comics

The new Fantastic Four movie pulls from the famed Imanginauts' first decade of comic history compellingly.

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Spider-Man 4 Rumor Reveals 2 More Major Villains Who May Appear

The rumor mill continues to spin a web of potential villains for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

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Marvel Studios Reveals How Iron Man’s Legacy Will Continue in the MCU

In the Ironheart series, young Riri Williams has some big, repulsor-powered boots to fill.

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Marvel Just Revealed This Disney Character Can Wield Thor’s Hammer

This beloved icon is someone who should unequivocally NOT possess the power of Thor.

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DC Confirms James Gunn's Superman Has 1 Power That Zack Snyder Actively Avoided

An icy wind through the DCEU did not blow while Zack Snyder had control over the Man of Steel.

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James Gunn Confirms Forgotten DCU Project Is Still Happening

Despite not being a metahuman, Amanda Waller is one of the DCU's most powerful, and her story will continue.

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Jon Bernthal’s Punisher Is In Spider-Man 4, But Where’s Charlie Cox’s Daredevil?

The addition of Frank Castle to Brand New Day puts a spotlight on one omission: We have the bull, now where are the horns?

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Marvel Studios Finally Unmasks The Taskmaster In Official New Photos

Antonia Dreykov might not have lasted long in Thunderbolts, but artwork is forever.

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X-Men 97’s Most Heartbreaking Moment Just Became Official Marvel Merch

X-Men '97's fifth episode ended with the tragic fall of a hero, and now, Funko's here to remind everyone about it.

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James Gunn's DC Reboot Finally Unveils Its Justice League HQ

The DCU may not yet have its Justice League, but it sure looks like their headquarters has already been built!

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Marvel Reveals First-Ever HERBIE Toy From Fantastic Four: First Steps

The honorary fifth member of the Fantastic Four gets the spotlight with all-new merch.

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Iconic Marvel Merchandise Craze Returns After 22 Years With Fantastic Four: First Steps

Kids and adults everywhere can now make room in their schedule for Clobberin' Time.

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James Gunn’s DCU Batman Might Not Arrive Anytime Soon

Although James Gunn is committed to the search for the DCU's Bruce Wayne, he's not ready to light the Bat-Signal yet.

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Spider-Man 4's New Update Is Not What We Wanted to Hear

As Marvel Studios plays cinematic musical chairs with its 2026 slate, Spider-Man 4 may land in a different spot.

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MCU: First Poster Showing Off Reed Richards' Special Powers Revealed

The Fantastic Four member with the biggest brain and the longest reach showed off his powers on a new Dolby poster.

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Official MCU Book Will Finally Reveal What’s Inside Avengers Tower And More Iconic Marvel Locations

Fans who have longed for a closer look at the inner workings of the MCU are in luck this fall.

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Marvel Studios Unveils First-Ever MCU Silver Surfer Merch (Photos)

The Sky-Rider of the Spaceways is catching the cosmic current into the MCU, and she's brought some new toys.

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Disney+ Cancels Marvel Studios' First-Ever Show

Marvel Studios' first foray into a television format seemingly fell by the wayside on Disney+.

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Disney+ Just Removed One of Its Best Marvel Features

Those looking for their continuous MCU loop fix can't find it on Disney+ anymore.

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Marvel Studios' First-Ever Fantastic Four LEGO Set Makes 1 Hilarious Design Choice with Reed Richards

Marvel's rubberband man has his super-stretchy powers rendered as only LEGO can.

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Marvel Studios Announces 2 Historic Supervillains In Phase 6

Two iconic evildoers from the pre-MCU days will make another stand next year.

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Marvel Hid 4 Major Avengers: Doomsday Actors from Its Cast Announcement

Even though Marvel isn't done announcing cast members for Doomsday yet, some specific missing names definitely stand out.

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Marvel Studios' Newest Post-Credits Scene Just Made MCU History

Frank Castle's next outing was tee'd up by the Born Again finale's closing moment.

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Marvel Confirms What We All Suspected About MCU Fantastic Four's Role In Avengers: Doomsday

Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny reportedly have quite the role to play Doomsday.

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Marvel Studios Has Now Chosen Its New Black Panther (Report)

The Wakandan royal lineage will be resurgent if a new report is to be believed.

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MCU Producer Confirms Netflix's Iron Fist Could Return In 1 Upcoming Show

The protector of K'un-Lun could find himself guarding the Big Apple again, too.

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Chris Evans Reacts to Captain America 4 Movie Following Mixed Reviews

From one Cap to another, Evans was sure to give his former co-star some encouragment.

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Marvel Studios Confirms Historic New Superhero In Phase 6

This summer's Fantastic Four movie will see a historic Sue Storm plot point come to the big screen.

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Ted Lasso Season 4: Jason Sudeikis Reportedly Planning 3-Season Women’s Team Story

Coach Lasso has plotted a return to AFC Richmond, only this time, the footballers will look much different.

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Keith David Debunks 'Community' Movie Concerns (Exclusive)

The man behind Elroy Patashnik shed some light on his role in the long delayed follow-up film.

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Hilary Farr Exits 'Love It or List It' With Touching Tribute - Here's Why She Left

The HGTV host parted ways with the real-estate series after nearly twenty seasons in 2023.

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Marvel Studios Boss Admits MCU Fans Can Be 'Very Mean'

They say you can't please everyone, but some MCU fans could apparently stand to be a little kinder.

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Superman 2025 Trailer 2 Gets An Official Update From James Gunn

Fans who were looking to get another glimpse of David Corenswet's Metropolis Marvel will have to wait a little.

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Disney+ Announces Historic Release Plan for Star Wars' Next Show

Star Wars: Andor will adopt a unique release scheme that has not yet been seen by Disney+ subscribers.

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First Clip from Marvel's Thunderbolts Movie References Avengers: Endgame Death

Here's when Yelena Belova mentions the demise of her beloved sister, Natasha, while on a high-altitude mission.

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Doctor Odyssey Season 2 Gets New Update Amid Cancellation Concerns - And It's Not Good

Dr. Max Bankman and his medical staff are firmly on the bubble as ABC shores up its fall schedule.

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Fantastic Four: First Steps Mysterious Bracelet Could Have Important Endgame Or Spider-Verse Connections (UPDATED)

New MCU Fantastic Four action figures are wearing a mysterious bracelet that could have been introduced in Avengers Endgame or Across The Spider-Verse.

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DC Studios Unveils First-Ever DCU Green Lantern Merch (Photos)

The most famous piece of jewelry in the DC Universe will soon be up for purchase in the real world.

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