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Author Details
Born and raised in Ireland, Ben has always had a love for storytelling in all forms of media. Ben moved to England and obtained a First Class Degree in English Literature and History while pursuing a career in entertainment journalism. Ben is also a comic book writer, and podcast host and has worked both as a writer and editor for Screen Rant, Collider and other media outlets across features, news, reviews and interview teams.
Industry Focus
Having originally joined the SR team in August 2022, Ben has written features for a wide variety of TV and Film with a special focus on Superhero content. Predominantly, Ben works on features content creating deep dive lists and analysis of pop culture media.
Favorite Media
Ben has been a die-hard fanboy of the MCU and loves a wide variety of superhero media. In between the MCU and DCEU releases, he enjoys watching Doctor Who, and any films, video games or books in the dystopian genre.
Latest

I’m Glad The Thing’s Fantastic Four Movie Story Didn’t Use One Deleted Scene
The Thing has a beautiful story of growth in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but that could have been different if this scene hadn't been cut.

Groot’s MCU Return Tease Makes My Guardians Of The Galaxy Dreams Look Closer Than I Dared To Hope
While the future of the Guardians of the Galaxy in the MCU has been uncertain ever since James Gunn's departure, Groot may provide some insight.

Superman Is The DCU’s First Hit, But These 5 DC Movies Could Beat It
Superman has finally allowed the DCU to take flight, and it's off to a strong start, but a handful of future projects could overtake the Man of Steel.

The MCU Just Totally Changed The Trojan War - Here's What's Different
The MCU takes a bold new spin on the ancient myth, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats!

DC’s 100% Rotten Tomatoes-Rated Superman Hit Proves The DCU Needs 1 Villain
Superman has already landed in the DCU, but there is one other underrated villain who could finally give the Man of Steel a real challenge.

Doctor Doom’s Mother Is The Key To Avengers: Doomsday According To MCU Theory
Avengers: Doomsday will see dozens of heroes cross paths, but two villains may be set to collide if this theory about Doctor Doom's mother pans out.

Eyes Of Wakanda Review: As Much As I Love Wakanda, The MCU's Animated Exploration Of Wakanda's Past Is Just Too Short & Disconnected
Eyes of Wakanda follows the stories of Wakandans in what proves to be an energetic and vibrant series depicting the MCU's most fascinating Kingdom.

I'm Begging Marvel To Not Repeat A Mistake That May Have Cost the MCU Over $430 Million
The Fantastic Four: First Steps needs to learn a lesson from a previous MCU entry to ensure it builds on its initial success and continues to thrive.

The DCU Has Already Perfectly Adapted 7 DC Characters I Thought Might Be Genuinely Impossible To Get Right
The DCU has set out to completely overhaul the DC stories on the big and small screens, and already they are delivering perfect adaptations.

The MCU's Galactus Change Makes Him An Even More Terrifying Marvel Villain
Galactus has arrived in the MCU, and while the character is largely faithful to his comic book origins, there are some distinctly terrifying changes.

These Big Clues Suggest RDJ's Doctor Doom Is From The Same Universe As The Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four: First Steps offers interesting insights into the ultimate villain who is set to appear in the MCU in Avengers: Doomsday.

2025’s Galactus Vs 2007’s Galactus: Which Version Of The Fantastic Four Villain Is Stronger?
Galactus proves to be one of the most formidable villains to appear in the MCU to date, but this character has been seen in a previous Marvel movie.

MCU Sue Storm Finally Lives Up To The Marvel Hero's Full Powerful Potential
The Fantastic Four: First Steps brought Marvel's First Family into the MCU, and it also makes Sue one of the most powerful heroes in the franchise.

One Moment In Superman’s Ending Makes The DCU’s Most Overlooked Upcoming Release So Much More Important
Superman has set up a whole variety of stories for the DCU to uncover, but it also makes the most underrated DCU project way more exciting than ever.

The MCU’s Biggest Fantastic Four Nerf Has A Truly Perfect In-Universe Explanation
The Fantastic Four: First Steps finally introduces Marvel's First Family to the MCU, but there are some notable alterations to the iconic characters.

I Was Wrong About The Thunderbolts* Credits Scene
Thunderbolts* misdirects the audience, going beyond just the name change and including a crucial scene that appears to spoil The Fantastic Four.

It Took 31 Years, But Marvel Studios Finally Got Mister Fantastic's Powers Right
The Fantastic Four: First Steps breaks new ground in taking these heroes into live-action in the most convincing and satisfying iteration to date.

All Marvel Projects Releasing In 2025
2025 has already been an incredible year for the Marvel Cinematic Universe with major releases, and there is more to come before the year is out.

Resident Alien Season 4, Episode 8 Review: I Like Where The Show Is Going, But I'm Sad It's Slowing Down On The Way To The Finale
Resident Alien is preparing for a major conflict in the season 4 finale, but episode 8 delivers more of the same from the last handful of episodes.

The DC Character James Gunn Promised An “Instant Green Light” Has 3 Perfect DCU Debut Chances
The DCU is shaping up to be a world where anything is possible, including adding one obscure character that James Gunn appears to have a soft spot for