Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer.
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
Spider-Man Brand New Day Merch Unveils MCU’s First-Ever Use Of Hulk’s Iconic Nickname
The MCU will use a classic part of the Hulk's comic origins for the first time in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Unveils First-Ever Major Villain Romance
One of the DCU's newest villains is confirmed to have a romantic interest in the upcoming Clayface movie.
Zendaya's MJ Will Be Just as Weird In 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Zendaya's MJ will keep plenty of her same quirky qualities fans first saw in the original Spider-Man trilogy moving forward.
Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow Officially Casts Its 8th Marvel Actor
Over half a dozen stars with Marvel experience will be part of the cast of DC's Man of Tomorrow.
Marvel Studios Confirms the MCU's 7th Yearly Show
Another annual Marvel show is in place for release over the next few years.
Pixar Announces Marvel Star as Next Movie's Main Character
An upcoming Pixar movie will have one of the MCU's most notable names leading its voice cast next year.
The Batman 2 Will Replace the First Movie's Main Villain
Following a battle with the Riddler, The Batman 2 will give the titular hero a new main foe to face.
3 MCU Characters Who Got Snapped By Thanos And Deserved It
While Thanos's snap devastated the world, there were some dusted who many believe had it coming.
Avengers Doomsday's First Full Trailer Features 4 Epic X-Men Scenes at the X-Mansion
The X-Men are set for plenty of epic action, as shown in new footage released for Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday.
DC Studios Just Revealed DCU Phase 1's Historic Time Jump
DC Studios' DC Universe now has a new lead-off project in the in-universe timeline.
Pixar Confirms What We All Suspected About Jessie In Toy Story 5
Jessie's role in Toy Story 5 was just set in stone, as Pixar's top franchise expands into new stories.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Gets Release Shift In Some International Markets
The MCU's next Spider-Man movie will debut earlier in some international markets than it will in the United States.
Disney+ Reveals Avengers: Doomsday's Expected Streaming Window
While Avengers: Doomsday is still months out from its debut, fans have an idea of when it may be available on Disney+.
All 11 The Batman Part II Casting Announcements, Ranked by Fan Excitement Level
The Batman - Part II director Matt Reeves revealed more of the sequel's cast as filming begins - here's who's generating the most buzz.
Marvel Studios Officially Confirms New Apocalypse Design
X-Men movie fans will get a much different version of Apocalypse upon his return in the animated X-Men '97.
Avengers: Doomsday's First Trailer Sets Up Avengers vs. X-Men In 4 Different Ways
The Avengers and X-Men are about to get their biggest appearances alongside each other ever in Avengers: Doomsday.
Avengers: Doomsday Merch Reveals 4 Leaders of the ‘Avengers’ Team
Four of the Avengers' leaders in Avengers: Doomsday were featured in new merchandise from the 2026 sequel.
VisionQuest’s New Trailer Splits The Fanbase With Controversial Ultron Design Change
A privately released VisionQuest trailer gave fans a look at Ultron's human form (played by James Spader), leaving many fans with mixed feelings.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Is Confirmed to Include 15 Marvel Characters From Hugh Jackman's Original X-Men Movie Trilogy (But as New Versions)
The original live-action X-Men trilogy lives on in a new way through one of Marvel Animation's Disney+ shows.
'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Just Confirmed a Huge Luke Cage Twist
Luke Cage made a major new reveal in Marvel Television's Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.
Avengers: Doomsday's New Trailer Confirms 2 Disney+ Characters Will Have Key Roles
Two of the MCU's biggest heroes first introduced on Disney+ were featured in a new look at Avengers: Doomsday.
Spider-Verse 3 Producer Ignites Tom Holland Cameo Hope With New Cast Confirmation
A Tom Holland cameo in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse may be in the cards, as teased by a new update.
Invincible TV Creator Robert Kirkman Confirms Future Seasons Will Deviate From Comics With Original Storylines & Side Quests: 'It's a Fun Thing To Do' (Exclusive)
While Invincible is based on a wildly popular comic book series, upcoming seasons will not directly copy what was laid out.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Photos Unveil Major Redesigns for 14 Heroes
Over a dozen X-Men characters will look much different upon their returns in X-Men '97 Season 2.
DC Confirms 3 New Movies & TV Shows Releasing In June 2026 (Superman, Batman & More)
DC Studios has a jam-packed month of releases during the halfway point of 2026.
Report: 'Black Panther 3' Is No Longer the Marvel Cinematic Universe Saga 3 Slate's First Expected Sequel Movie
The MCU's third saga may not start with the third Black Panther movie, as was initially expected.
Marvel Studios Confirms 3 Avengers Will Fight the X-Men In 'Avengers: Doomsday'
The Avengers and X-Men will go toe-to-toe with each other for the first time in history in Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Studios Reveals Hulk's Replacement For Avengers: Doomsday
Mark Ruffalo's Hulk appears to be on his way to being replaced in Avengers: Doomsday, according to one of the trailers.
Moon Knight’s Rumored Midnight Sons Movie Return Just Got More Interesting
As the wait for Oscar Isaac's return as Moon Knight continues, a new report added some intrigue to the matter.
4 MCU Post-Credits Scenes That Set Up 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Post-credits scenes from past Spider-Man films and other MCU outings will have a major impact on Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Will Officially Resolve A 5-Year MCU Cliffhanger
The next chapter in the WandaVision story will fill in some of the blanks from early in the MCU's Phase 4.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Footage Confirms 1 Major Death
Lucafilm will kill off one key character, according to footage revealed from The Mandalorian & Grogu.
The Batman 2 Is Doing Exactly What You Hoped
The Batman 2 is set to deliver a take on the Caped Crusader that should satisfy fans.
Disney+ Will Make History This Week Thanks to New Marvel & Star Wars Content
Two projects from Marvel and Star Wars will do something that has not been seen before on Disney+.
Avengers: Doomsday’s First Trailer Features 6 Marvel Heroes Powerful Enough To Take Down Doctor Doom
Avengers: Doomsday may have Doctor Doom as its main villain, but there are plenty of heroes who could overcome him.
MCU Mainstay Goes Scorched Earth On Marvel Studios Following Disney Firings
One of the MCU's biggest names, Evangeline Lilly, had some serious thoughts on recent Disney layoffs.
James Gunn Is Debuting His 5th-Ever Baby Superhero Character in 2026 DC Movie (And He Looks Adorable)
James Gunn, known for his use of cute and adorable baby animal characters, has another one set to shine.
LEGO Just Unveiled Its 3rd Most Expensive MCU Set of All Time
An expensive new LEGO set, based on the MCU, will be available for purchase soon.
Ahsoka Season 2 Gets New Disney+ Release Update From Official Star Wars Insider Magazine
An official Star Wars source helped ease fans' worries about Ahsoka Season 2's release date.
2026's The Punisher Reboot Will Officially Debut The MCU's Carmine Falcone
The MCU's upcoming Punisher special will utilize a character who should draw comparisons to DC's Carmine Falcone.