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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
James Gunn's DCU Super-Family Now Includes 7 Members (Photos)
The DCU's Super-Family is slowly being built in the new franchise's early stages behind Superman.
2026's Supergirl Movie Will Officially Change 3 Major Elements from The CW Show
DC Studios' new Supergirl film is expected to be vastly different than its predecessor on The CW.
Star Wars Unveils First Look Asajj Ventress' Live-Action Redesign
Star Wars fans got their first glimpse at what a live-action Asajj Ventress could look like if it became a reality.
Spider-Verse 3: All 5 Villains Confirmed to Appear, Ranked By Power Level
Sony Pictures' Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse will pit Miles Morales against villains of impressive strength and skill.
James Gunn Splits the Fanbase With First Photo of DCU's Green Lantern Ring
DC fans had wildly mixed reactions to the first detailed look at the ring worn by members of the DCU's Green Lantern Corps.
Marvel Studios Confirms Wonder Man’s MCU Timeline Placement
Upon Wonder Man's debut, MCU fans are curious to see whether it is the most recent entry in the in-universe timeline.
Wednesday Season 3 Gets Disappointing Official Release Update From Netflix
Those hoping to see Wednesday Season 3 will be waiting longer than they hoped as Netflix develops the series.
Sebastian Stan In Talks For Major The Batman 2 Villain Role
MCU regular Sebastian Stan will reportedly take on an iconic DC villain for Matt Reeves in 2027's The Batman - Part II.
Ian McKellen Officially Makes MCU History With Avengers: Doomsday Return
Joining his first Marvel movie in over a decade, Ian McKellen's Avengers: Doomsday casting sets a new MCU record.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils the 7th All-Black MCU Superhero Costume
Daredevil now has a black suit in Daredevil: Born Again, adding to a long list of all-black ensembles in the MCU.
Avengers: Doomsday Rumors Add 8 New MCU Characters To Cast
Avengers: Doomsday's next group of cast members may have been teased in an exciting new rumor.
Marvel Studios Debuts Avengers Doomsday’s Official Theme In New Video
Avengers composer Alan Silvestri turned up the hype for Doomsday's release with an emotional new video.
Avengers: Doomsday Rumor Reveals Doctor Doom’s Secret Advantage
Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom will reportedly have plenty of back-up upon his debut in Avengers: Doomsday.
Disney Loses Main Actress For Its Live-Action Tangled Movie
While Disney reportedly had a major star in play for the cast of the live-action Tangled movie, plans have changed.
Avengers: Doomsday Trailer 4's Characters Revealed (Report)
After trailers for Steve Rogers, Thor, and the X-Men, fans have an idea of who will star in the next look at Avengers: Doomsday.
5 DC Superhero Roles Perfect for Sydney Sweeney In James Gunn's Reboot
Sydney Sweeney is quickly becoming a fan-favorite choice to take on a role in James Gunn's DCU, but who should she play?
Marvel Studios Celebrates the 9 Best MCU Superhero Duos
The MCU is chock-full of iconic superhero duos from the Infinity and Multiverse Sagas, as Marvel celebrated them in a new post.
Ahsoka Season 2: First Look at New Logo Unveiled
Ahsoka's second season is being prepped for release, including a brand-new logo to celebrate the occasion.
Marvel Studios Is Reportedly Giving 1 X-Men Hero His Own Spin-off
One of Marvel's most popular mutants will reportedly get his own spin-off sometime in Phase 7 or later.
2026's Hunger Games Movie Officially Brings Back 7 Characters from the First Movie
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will feature several classic Hunger Games characters.
DC Studios Shares 17 Big DCU Moments Of 2025 (Photos)
From Superman to Peacemaker and more, DC Studios had plenty to celebrate throughout 2025.
Marvel Studios Admits Defeat With Thor’s Avengers: Doomsday Redesign
Thor comes into Avengers: Doomsday with a familiar look, but one different than the one he had the last time fans saw him.
Avengers Doomsday: New Photo May Spoil 1 Young Avenger's Appearance
Kathryn Newton may have let her inclusion in the MCU's next Avengers movie slip in a new photo.
Avengers: Doomsday Trailer 3 Confirms 1 Villain Changes Sides
One of the X-Men's most notable villains seems to be on his way to a major shift in motivation in Avengers: Doomsday.
The Boys Season 5: All 7 Villains Confirmed to Appear
Homelander, Firecracker, The Deep, and more villains will be back in action for The Boys Season 5.
Marvel Studios Eyeing Jordan Peele to Direct 1 Upcoming MCU Movie (Report)
Jordan Peele, known for his work on Get Out and Nope, might be on Marvel Studios' list of candidates to direct a new movie.
Marvel Studios’ Biggest Flop of 2025 Gets Confirmed
After releasing Captain America 4, Thunderbolts*, and The Fantastic Four, Marvel's biggest flop of 2025 is now confirmed.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Trailer Gets a New Release Update (And It's Not Good)
Those hoping to see a first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day soon may be disappointed by the latest update.
Avengers: Doomsday Just Released Its 2nd Trailer - And It's Better Than The First
If Chris Evans' Avengers: Doomsday return in the film's trailer was not enough, the second trailer is expected to be even more epic.
Chris Evans Just Tied Samuel L. Jackson’s Impressive Marvel Record With Avengers: Doomsday
Coming up more than two decades with Marvel, Chris Evans is now tied with another MCU legend for one special record.
First Avengers Doomsday Poster Introduces A New Mystery With Major MCU Connections
Avengers: Doomsday's first poster teases a wild plot with ties to Shang-Chi, Thor, and other famous Avengers.
2027’s Man Of Tomorrow Movie Villain Officially Breaks a 50-Year Superman Rule
After decades of pitting Superman against villains like Zod and Lex Luthor, 2027's Man of Tomorrow will change things up.
James Gunn's R-Rated Batman Movie Set Photo Teases Superman Crossover
Something seen in 2025's Superman movie will make its way back into the DCU through James Gunn's upcoming Batman-adjacent film.
MCU Star’s Pregnancy Announcement Raises Questions About Her Young Avengers Future
One of the MCU's potential Young Avengers stars, Hailee Steinfeld, is now pregnant, raising questions about the anticipated Marvel team.
Watch: Star Wars Announces Surprise Final Series For 2025 (And First Episode Is Out Now)
Lucasfilm and Disney shared a look at a new series called Star Wars Minis, which reimagines the franchise's long history.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Confirmed to Include 3 Avengers Villains
VisionQuest will be littered with villains, some of whom have notable ties to the Avengers.
Daredevil Born Again Shares First Look At 5th Confirmed Villain
Along with the Kingpin and Bullseye, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 will bring even more new villains into the MCU.
Sony Pictures Has Officially Completed Its 12th Spider-Man Movie In The Tom Holland Era
Tom Holland's next Spider-Man movie reached an impressive milestone as his era in the MCU pushes forward.
Creature Commandos Season 2 Will Reportedly Debut One Of DC's Strongest Heroes
Alongside Rick Flag, King Shark, and The Bride, Creature Commandos' next season will bring a significant DC hero to life.
1 Shelved MCU Sequel May Get Revived, Confirms Star
One of Marvel's longest-running stars hinted at a potential return in a second season of his Disney+ show.