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
Every X-Men '97 Episode 4 Marvel Easter Egg & Reference
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"It's All Over": Star Wars Confirms Mon Mothma Was the Rebellion's Biggest Weakness
Although Mon Mothma was the greatest leader the Rebellion could have had, a new preview confirms she also represents its greatest weakness.
Every Way Fox's X-Men Movies Set Up Mister Sinister & Why He Never Appeared
Although a live-action Mister Sinister was teased for Fox's X-Men universe multiple times, the classic villain never ended up making an appearance.
Ahmed Best's Jedi Master Kelleran Beq Minifigure Makes This New Mandalorian/Orer 66 LEGO Set Unmissable
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LEGO Reveals New Sith Infiltrator Model, Celebrating 25 Years Of Darth Maul (And Bonus Figure)
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Star Wars' 25th Anniversary Special Will Change How You See The Phantom Menace
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Marvel's X-Men Finally Remembered An Excellent Jean Grey Story That Isn't Just Dark Phoenix Again
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Asajj Ventress' Yellow Lightsaber Fixes A 4-Year Darth Maul Mystery
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Star Wars Teases Its Next Big Bad, With Major Connection to Thrawn
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How Jake Gyllenhaal Missed Out On Two Massive Superhero Movies In The 2000s
In the early 2000s, actor Jake Gyllenhaal lost out on two major superhero roles, one from Marvel Comics with Spider-Man and DC with Batman.
Marvel Just Proved How Incredible An X-Men Villain Can Be In The MCU 38 Years After His Debut
Marvel Studios' X-Men '97 is an incredibly dynamic test bed that's helping to prove just how great one of their villains would be for the MCU.
Jake Gyllenhaal Becoming The DCU’s New Batman Would Vindicate Him After A 19-Year-Old Missed Opportunity
Jake Gyllenhaal's name continues to be thrown out by fans to play the DCU's new Batman, a role that would vindicate him after 19 years.
Cable's New X-Men Origin Answers A 31 Year Old Cyclops Mystery
Nathan Summers' Cable gets a new origin in Marvel Studios' X-Men '97 which helps answer a key Cyclops mystery from the original animated series.
Star Wars Visions' Ronin vs Darth Maul Battle Is On a Mission to Blow Your Mind
Marvel Comics' new Star Wars Visions one-shot reveals the origins of the Sith Ronin's straw-hat droid and an epic nod to Darth Maul himself.
Asajj Ventress' Return Explained: Resurrection, Yellow Lightsaber, & Star Wars Future
Asajj Ventress makes her exciting return to Star Wars in The Bad Batch season 3, having cheated death with some exciting teases for the future.
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