Julia Delbel

Writer

Julia Delbel joined The Direct when the website launched in 2020. She is primarily a features writer for the Marvel section of the site, though she has also dabbled in the DC Universe. Besides these, Julia covers other major franchise content, particularly those under the Disney banner.

In addition to writing for The Direct, Julia has contributed to several other entertainment sites; among them Talent Recap, The DisInsider, ComingSoon.net, and The Mary Sue. She currently is working towards a degree in Media Studies at Trent University and previously graduated from Durham College back in 2016.

About The Direct

The Direct is a leading independent entertainment news outlet covering the biggest franchises in pop culture. The Direct reaches over 10 million page views a month on its website, thedirect.com, and millions more on social media. Learn more about The Direct here!

About The Direct

The Direct is a leading independent entertainment news outlet covering the biggest franchises in pop culture. The Direct reaches over 10 million page views a month on its website, thedirect.com, and millions more on social media. Learn more about The Direct here!

Julia Delbel's Latest Stories

Marvel Has Now Killed Off 5 OG Female Heroes In the MCU

Marvel Studios has made strides with female representation, but is killing off too many of the MCU's original women.

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Why Maria Hill's MCU Death Is a Major Disappointment

Secret Invasion's premiere ended with Maria Hill dying, continuing Marvel's tendency to kill women for the sake of men.

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Loki Season 2 Receives New Official Release Window

Marvel Announces Loki Season 2 Release Date at San Diego Comic-Con

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20 MCU Captain America Quotes To Bring Out Your Inner Hero

Twenty of the best Captain America Quotes in the MCU to celebrate America's Independence Day!

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Captain Marvel 2 Actress Announces Pregnancy With Tom Hiddleston

Marvel stars Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton are expecting their first child together.

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20 Best Thor Quotes: Funny & Inspirational Lines From Chris Hemsworth's Hero

Thor has been in the MCU for a decade and has gone through a lot of changes during that time. Here are 20 memorable quotes from the God of Thunder through the years!

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MCU: 6 New Genres Marvel Will Explore In Upcoming Movies & Shows

From Ms. Marvel to Secret Invasion, Marvel Studios is exploring a lot of different genres as Phase 4 continues. Here are 6 that the MCU will soon explore!

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6 Marvel Movies That Got Better Over Time

Many Marvel movies improve significantly upon rewatch, especially after seeing other MCU projects that came out afterward. Here's why!

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MCU: 7 Best Cliffhangers In Marvel Studios History

The MCU has had some wild cliffhangers that have had Marvel fans' heads spinning over the years, both in the movies and on Disney+!

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Will Daredevil Meet the Avengers? Charlie Cox Teases Future Marvel Crossovers

Daredevil actor Charlie Cox has confirmed his enthusiasm for more MCU appearances after Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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6 WandaVision Moments That Will Impact Doctor Strange 2: Multiverse of Madness

WandaVision on Disney+ has several key moments involving Scarlet Witch that may play into Marvel's upcoming Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness!

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Art Reveals Deleted Scene In Doctor Strange's Bedroom

New concept art from Spider-Man: No Way Home revealed a cut scene featuring Tom Holland's Peter Parker and Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange.

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40 Best Marvel Cinematic Universe Moments of 2021

Marvel Studios' nine 2021 projects in theaters and on Disney+ saw many epic and emotional moments go down, and The Direct reviews 40 of those best moments.

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Doctor Strange 2 Trailer Reveals Possible Major Loki Connection

A Marvel fan may have discovered a Time Door as seen in the MCU Disney+ Series Loki in the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness teaser!

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Features Touching Connections to Tony Stark

Spider-Man: No Way Home contains several nods to Tony Stark, one of which appears to play a key role in the MCU movie's plot!

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Spider-Man: 20 Best Quotes From Tom Holland's MCU Hero

These are the 20 quotes that best represent Tom Holland's Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Unvierse.

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Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Leak Reveals Main Villain

The villain of Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 is rumored to be the creator of Rocket Racoon.

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New Spider-Man: No Way Home Footage Shows Zendaya's MJ as Waitress

A new interview video with Spider-Man: No Way Home's Tom Holland included never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage from the upcoming Marvel film.

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New Spider-Man: No Way Home Footage Shows Bleeding Peter Parker

A Spider-Man: No Way Home TV spot with new footage of the upcoming MCU movie has been released, highlighting a badly-damaged Peter Parker.

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Hawkeye TV Writer Confirms Surprising Character In Latest Episode Opening

Hawkeye writer Tanner Bean revealed a scene showing Echo's long history with Tracksuit Mafia member Kazi, lasting all the way back to their childhood.

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Watch: Spider-Man: No Way Home's Tom Holland & Zendaya Officially Begin Press Tour

Spider-Man: No Way Home stars Tom Holland and Zendaya have been spotted at the Ballon d'Or Festival in France to promote the upcoming MCU movie!

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Producer Addresses Venom & Morbius Universe Challenges

Sony producer Amy Pascal explained how Sony and Marvel handle their various alternate universes and how often the Multiverse will come into play.

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Spider-Man Producer Teases Venom & Miles Morales Movie Crossovers

Spider-Man producer Amy Pascal shared what it would take for Marvel characters like Venom or Miles Morales to become part of the MCU.

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5 MCU Characters Who Should Meet the Eternals Next

Now that the Eternals have joined the MCU, what other Marvel characters will they interact with next?

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Disney Announces Special Marvel Actor Returning for Guardians of the Galaxy Ride

An Academy Award winner is set to return to the Marvel sphere for Epcot's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride at Walt Disney World.

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Loki: Miss Minutes Star Tara Strong on Marvel Secrecy, Season 2 & More (FanExpo Canada 2021)

Miss Minutes voice actress Tara Strong has spoken on experiencing Marvel's secrecy and whether Miss Minutes will be back for Season 2 of Loki on Disney+!

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Watch: Kevin Feige Hypes Up Marvel's Upcoming Chronicle: The Making of the MCU

A new trailer for The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe features Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige talking about the book's story on the MCU's Infinity Saga.

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14 MCU Characters Whose Thanos Snap Survival Is Still a Mystery

MCU's Phase 4 isn't exactly shying away from the Snap and Blip of Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, but the fate of many Marvel characters during that tumultuous time period is still unclear.

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Why Marvel's Replacement Actors Are Outshining Some Returning MCU Veterans In What If…?

Marvel's What If...? may have excited fans by having so many veteran MCU actors on board, but here's why it's been the new voice actors that have truly shone in the animated MCU Disney+ series.

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Chris Evans' MCU Voice Replacement Actor Reveals How Marvel Prepared Him for What If (Exclusive)

Chris Evans's MCU voice replacement Josh Keaton has revealed his preparation and performance methods for playing Steve Rogers in the Marvel Disney+ series What If...?

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MCU Newcomer Josh Keaton on Replacing Chris Evans and Fan Pressure for Marvel's What If (Exclusive)

What If...? voice actor Josh Keaton shared his thoughts on joining the MCU and the process to do so, taking over for Chris Evans as Captain America, and the fan response to the MCU Disney+ series.

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Black Widow: Michelle Lee on Her Character's Secret Backstory & Why She Loves Florence Pugh

Black Widow actress Michelle Lee revealed how she worked around the notorious secretive nature of Marvel Studios sets, and what it was like working with MCU newcomer Florence Pugh.

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LEGO Reveals MCU Collection Featuring Spider-Man, Loki & More Disney+ Heroes

A new line of LEGO minifigures featuring characters from MCU Disney+ shows WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, and What If...? is on the way.

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Loki Season 2: How Sylvie & Loki's Relationship Could Evolve In the Future

Loki and Sylvie may be Variants of the same being, but the finale of Marvel's third Disney+ series shows they are in quite different places mentally and emotionally. What could this mean for Season 2?

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Loki Writer Makes Bold Claim About Avengers' Fate In the MCU

Loki series writer Eric Martin has revealed there has been no free will in the MCU until the Loki finale...but is this actually the case?

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Loki Theory Reveals Sad 'Fate' of Tom Hiddleston's Character

The question of "What Makes a Loki, a Loki?" has been posed multiple times during the Marvel character's Disney+ series, and the answer could be the key to the takedown of the TVA.

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Loki Writer Reveals Avengers: Infinity War Experiment That Created Richard E. Grant's Loki

Loki head writer Michael Waldron has revealed the inspiration behind the backstory and Nexus event for Richard E. Grant's Classic Loki in the MCU Disney+ series.

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Loki Theory Explains True Reason For Sylvie Romance

A theory about the connection between Loki and Sylvie suggests that the purpose of their relationship on the MCU Disney+ series transcends romance.

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Margot Robbie Explains How Joker & Harley Quinn's Relationship Has Changed Across 3 Movies

Margot Robbie has revealed what fans can expect Harley Quinn's personality and attitude to be like in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad!

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Loki Director Reveals Deleted Miss Minutes Intro Scene Idea

Loki director Kate Herron has revealed alternate plans for the debut of Miss Minutes in the MCU Disney+ series!

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