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Ben Gibbons-Senior Author

Ben Gibbons

Senior Author

August, 2022
Marvel, Doctor Who, Sci-Fi
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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

Jonathan Majors' Kang speaking to Scott Lang in Ant-Man 3
The MCU’s Kang Plans Came So Close To Getting A 2025 Upgrade

Kang's journey through the multiverse could have taken a thrilling turn in 2025...

Reed Richards melting in 2005's Fantastic Four
10 Things About The 2000s Fantastic Four Movies That Have Aged Poorly

The Fantastic Four movies released in the 2000s paved the way for the heroes' leap to live-action success, but the movies had some serious issues.

Stan Lee looking shocked in Spider-Man
Stan Lee's Fantastic Four: First Steps Cameo Rights A 60-Year Marvel Comics Wrong

A long-overdue tribute in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

The Thing looking into the camera in The Fantastic Four: First Steps
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.

King Groot grown up in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's post-credits scene.
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.

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David Corenswet's Superman looks up with burned eyes in Superman (2025)
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.

Trojan Horse in Eyes of Wakanda
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!

Battle-worn Superman from DCU's 2025 film standing with singed suit and fire bits around him
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.

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Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark aka Iron Man slowly dies in Avengers Infinity War
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 (2)
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.

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Sue Storm and Reed Richards stood back to back in The Fantastic Four First Steps
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.

Edi Gathegi's Mister Terrific wears his T-shaped mask in the DCU's Superman
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.

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Ralph Ineson as Galactus in The Fantastic Four First Steps
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.

Doctor Doom puts on his mask in Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer
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.

Ralph Ineson's Galactus walks through New York City in The Fantastic Four First Steps
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.

Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm aka the Invisible Woman holds Franklin Richards in The Fantastic Four First Steps
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.

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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.

Johnny Storm asking for a high five from Sue in Fantastic Four: First Steps
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.

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Yelena giving an odd look in Thunderbolts* Post Credit Scene
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.

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Reed Richards Teaching in Fantastic Four First Steps
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.

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