Author Details
Kevin Erdmann is one of Screen Rant's senior staff writers. With a major in Cinema Studies and a minor in Comics and Cartoon Studies from the UofO, Kevin is pretty sure he's writing for the right site. While Kevin is a huge Marvel fan, he also loves Batman because he's Batman and is a firm believer that Han shot first. Kevin lives in Oregon with his wonderful wife and sinister cat who is no doubt currently plotting his demise.
Industry Focus
Kevin has worked in a few roles with Screen Rant such as with the Comics section, though he's currently a senior writer for both the Star Wars and Superheroes Beats, covering everything MCU, DCU, and the Galaxy Far, Far Away. Having strong foundations in Comic Book lore, Star Wars canon, and Legends, Kevin thrives on creating helpful explainers as well as fun speculation pieces about the future.
Favorite Media
Kevin's favorite shows and movies in no particular order:
The Skywalker Saga, Andor, Mandalorian, The Clone Wars, Moon Knight, Avengers: Endgame, Infinity War, Winter Soldier, Civil War, MCU Spider-Man Trilogy, Into The Spider-Verse, Indiana Jones, Logan, Guardians of the Galaxy Trilogy, Loki, Black Panther, The Suicide Squad, Man of Steel, Zack Snyder's Justice League...and any and all Batman movies (but Reeves' The Batman was particularly awesome).
Latest Articles
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X-Men '97 Secretly Dropped The Biggest Hint Magneto Isn't Dead
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Darth Vader Returns To Star Wars' Ancient Jedi Planet (From The Mandalorian)
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All 8 LEGO Star Wars Collectibles Releasing On May 4 2024 (& All Bonus Gifts)
The LEGO Group is planning to release several new and exciting Star Wars sets for May the Fourth (including some very cool bonus gifts).
Marvel Just Confirmed X-Men '97's Official Gambit Replacement
Marvel has confirmed that Gambit has been replaced on the X-Men '97 roster. While tragic, his replacement is very exciting for the show's future.
All 15 Marvel Easter Eggs & References In X-Men '97 Episode 6
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Star Wars Introduces New Darth Vader & Luke Skywalker Moment That Transformed Their Relationship
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The High Republic Finally Reveals How The Jedi Can Defeat Star Wars' Ancient Force Predators
The newest issue of The High Republic finally reveals how the Jedi can defeat Star Wars' ancient Force predators known as the Nameless.
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Admiral Thrawn Knew Darth Vader Was Anakin Skywalker (But He Was Too Smart To Admit It)
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LEGO Star Wars Announces First Ever Phantom Menace Diorama As Part Of 25th Anniversary Celebrations
Star Wars LEGO has officially revealed the first-ever Phantom Menace diorama set, celebrating 25 of the prequels and Anakin Skywalker's podrace.
25 Years After The Phantom Menace, Star Wars Finally Redeems The Jedi Council
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Star Wars Reveals How Bold The Sith Really Were... Just A Year Before The Phantom Menace
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Darth Vader Just Permanently Made an Episode V Quote So Much Cooler
An Empire Strikes Back quote from Darth Vader has become so much cooler (and far more dramatic) thanks to a new Star Wars comics reveal.
Could Deadpool's New Adamantium Swords Actually Kill Wolverine?
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Star Wars Confirms What We've Known For Years: Qui-Gon Really Was Wiser Than The Jedi Council
Star Wars' newest novel further confirms Qui-Gon Jinn held great wisdom as a Jedi Master, surpassing many members of the Jedi Council.
The Darkest Star Wars Theory Confirms You're Not Ready For Tales of The Empire
One of the darkest Star Wars theories suggests the most brutal Tales of the Empire arc for Barriss Offee's induction into the Imperial Inquisitorius.