Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer, also working as an assistant editor and content creator for the site.
Richard first joined The Direct in March 2020 and plays a big role in the site's day-to-day operations by writing, editing, ideating, and posting multiple articles daily, helping readers keep up with the latest from every fandom. He started his writing career in July 2019 with MCU Exchange and worked as a writer/podcast host with The Illuminerdi from 2020 to 2022, also writing/podcasting with Agents of Fandom.
Prior to joining The Direct, Richard worked a variety of jobs, including as a bellman, valet, photographer, and escape room manager, later going on to own a brewery/sports bar in South Lake Tahoe, California. Richard earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Business/Management from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, as part of the class of 2013.
Richard can be found on Twitter (@RichardNebens), Instagram (@richardnebens), and TikTok (@richardnebens sharing his latest article from The Direct, cheering on his sports teams, giving his best attempts at comedy, or hyping up the latest epic movie or TV show.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
Avengers: Doomsday Confirmed to Include 2 Pairs of Iconic MCU Siblings
While Avengers: Doomsday will be full of superhero action, a few pairs of siblings will also bring a family theme.
Superman Ending Theory Reveals How Ultraman Becomes [SPOILERS] In The DCU
Following Superman's release, theories about what happens to Ultraman are already coming to fruition.
Marvel Confirms 6th Villain in Fantastic Four Movie (And It’s a Deep Cut)
At least half a dozen villains are now lined up for appearances in the MCU's upcoming Fantastic Four movie.
Superman 2: David Corenswet Gives Exciting Update On First DCU Sequel
For those already itching to see a Superman sequel, David Corenswet has some great news for you!
Ironheart Producer Explains Why Her Pink Suit Was Never an Option for MCU Show (Exclusive)
According to Ironheart's producer, the character's pink suit was never on the table for the heroine's Disney+ show.
Superman 2025 Movie's Actor Salaries Are Way Less Than We Thought
A new report indicated that Superman's main cast did not have the exorbitant salaries many expected to see.
2026 WandaVision Sequel Will Include 3 Powerful Marvel Villains
2026's follow-up to WandaVision will be chock-full of ultra-powerful and iconic MCU antagonists.
Superman Movie's First Reactions Are Better Than We Thought They'd Be
Days ahead of Superman's worldwide debut, the film's reviews are teasing a win for DC Studios.
James Gunn Reveals 3 Iconic Marvel & DC Moments That We Never Need To See Again (And He Has A Point)
According to James Gunn, there are a few comic book movies that don't need to be redone in movies.
Marvel Studios Just Changed Its Plans for Avengers: Doomsday's Timeline (And for Good Reason)
Following a delay to Avengers: Doomsday's release date, Marvel is altering plans for the film's production as well.
Superman 2025 Reveals Most Accurate Runtime Info (Including Credits Length)
New information on Superman's runtime emerged in the days before its theatrical release.
Fantastic Four 2025's Final Villain Gets Revealed, And He Looks Perfect
A new look at The Fantastic Four: First Steps confirmed a role for yet another iconic Marvel Comics villain.
9 Marvel Actors Who Denied Being In Avengers: Doomsday (But They Might Be Lying)
While 27 Marvel stars can now say they are in Avengers: Doomsday, nine others have denied that being the case for them.
Superman 2025 Movie: All 8 Popcorn Buckets Ranked Best to Worst
Over half a dozen Superman popcorn buckets will be available for purchase, but the real question is which is the best.
Ironheart Star Confirms This Major Doctor Strange Story Happened Off-Screen
A new Doctor Strange story was teased in the final episodes of Marvel Studios' Ironheart.
Peacemaker Season 2 Will Bring Back 7 Key Characters from the Old DCEU
Over half a dozen major Peacemaker names will make the move into James Gunn's new DC Universe.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Confirmed to Include 7 Key MCU Heroes & Villains
Daredevil: Born Again's second season will have no shortage of major good guys and bad guys from across the MCU.
Wednesday Season 2 Will Bring Back 8 Superpowered Characters from Season 1
Over half a dozen characters with unique powers will have roles in both of Wednesday's seasons on Netflix.
Marvel Studios' 3rd Saga Will Expand the MCU Into 3 Different Branches
Marvel Studios reportedly has a few specific branches lined up to explore in its next line of stories.
HBO Max Is Removing Another Big DC Superhero Show This Summer
One classic DC show will no longer be available to stream on HBO Max in about a month.
Marvel Studios Now Has Only 4 Characters To Appear In Every MCU Phase (Through Phase 5)
A select few actors have the distinction of appearing in every Phase of MCU programming to date.
MCU Phase 5 Is Now Over, Here’s How Well Marvel Studios Really Did
Now that the MCU's Phase 5 slate has come and gone, the time to review the results is here.
Sherlock Holmes 3 Hasn't Even Been Discussed With 1 Star from Original Movies (Exclusive)
For those looking to see a third Sherlock Holmes movie, it may not be coming anytime soon.
2025 Fantastic Four Movie Gets Official Rating (And It's Exactly What We Expected)
Ahead of The Fantastic Four's release, fans now know the MPAA rating with which it will come to theaters.
Hugh Jackman's Wolverine Might Be in Avengers: Secret Wars After All
While Hugh Jackman has not been confirmed for Avengers: Secret Wars, one MCU star seemed to tease him being there.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 Gets Major Update 3 Years After Season 1 Ended
Years after Obi-Wan Kenobi's run on Disney+, there may be news on whether the show will get more episodes.
Andor Season 2 Was Brilliant, But It Continued a Worrying Star Wars Trend Fans Can’t Ignore
While Andor continued to rate as one of Star Wars' best projects, it still had issues outside of storytelling.
Marvel Shelves Highly-Anticipated Villain Movie
Plans for a major Marvel villain solo movie have reportedly been shelved following a string of massive flops.
Disney Is Removing 'Andor' from Streaming Service Very Soon
Following the end of Andor's streaming run, one streaming service will no longer host the series.
MCU: First Look Mephisto Possibly Revealed by Marvel Studios
Marvel Studios may have just given fans a first look at Mephisto, albeit quite a dark one.
Marvel Studios Movie That Flopped at the Box Office Just Became #1 On Streaming
A recent Marvel Studios film found success in the streaming sphere that it did not experience in theaters.
Disney+ Makes MCU History With New Supervillain Family Twist
A new MCU family connection came through a shocking reveal in the franchise's most recent Disney+ release.
DC Boss Confirms This Superman Villain Will Survive & Return in Future DCU Projects
According to a top DC Studios executive, fans can expect at least one Superman villain to be around for a long time.
James Gunn Admits His New DCU Is Already Facing an MCU Difficulty
James Gunn's heavy ties to the MCU add another layer of difficulty to his work in the new DC Universe.
DC Confirms 5 Major Justice League Heroes Appearing In Next Movie
The Justice League will take center stage in a way fans are not accustomed to, courtesy of a new DC movie.
Ironheart Just Gave Mephisto the Perfect MCU Debut Storyline
After years of waiting and theorizing, Ironheart may have put fans closer than ever to finally getting Mephisto.
Fan-Favorite 2024 Star Wars Character Set to Return in Future Projects (Rumor)
One of Star Wars' biggest names from 2024 is reportedly lined up for a bright future in the galaxy far, far away.
Robert Downey Jr Celebrates 17 Years of MCU With Special Call To Marvel’s Next Star
MCU legend Robert Downey Jr. celebrated the MCU's latest release with the franchise's newest leading star.
Fantastic Four Movie Gets 1 Major Last-Minute Change (And Fans Aren't Thrilled)
While The Fantastic Four is building plenty of hype, the latest update on it may not be the best news for fans.
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled Phase 5's Final Villain Team-Up
A big team of villains will make their presence felt in the MCU's final project of Phase 5.