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Author Details

Niall is a writer for Screen Rant's Superheroes team. After spending his youth soaking in as many films, TV shows, video games, and comic books as possible, Niall began writing about pop culture for WhatCulture in 2020 before joining Screen Rant in 2021.

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As a lifelong lover of comic books, Niall has an extensive knowledge of the superhero genre. He's well-versed in both Marvel and DC lore, and is especially familiar with the pulpy sci-fi heroes of 2000 AD. Niall prides himself on his eclectic taste in films, and is proud to have proved his youth wasn't wasted in front of a screen.

Favorite Media

Niall has a profound appreciation for the adventures of Daredevil, and has read more Batman comics than anyone he knows. His ever-growing comic book collection is the source of much irritation among his family, but he considers it vital research for his writing.

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Split image of Tom Hiddleston as Loki sat on the throne of Asgard in Thor: The Dark World and being captured by the TVA in Loki season 1
10 Things No MCU Fan Will Admit About Loki

Loki may well have become one of the MCU's most popular figures, but there are many things that fans choose to ignore about the character.

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10 Harsh Realities Of The MCU's Biggest Marvel Villains

Over the course of the MCU, the blockbuster franchise has introduced several major Marvel villains, but these antagonists aren't without their issues.

Split image of Will Poulter as Adam Warlock looking upset in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Namor invading Wakanda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
10 MCU Easter Eggs That Were Outdated By Later Movies

The MCU often uses Easter eggs to tease future stories, but sometimes developments in later movies contradict the franchise's previous teases.

Split image of Chris Evans' Steve Rogers in Captain America: Civil War, Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man in The Avengers and Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow in The Avengers
10 MCU Characters Who Changed The Most From Their First To Last Appearance

The MCU is filled with characters who have grown and developed since their introductions, and some of those narrative arcs have brought huge changes.

Split image of Tom Hiddleston as Loki on a poster for Thor: The Dark World and Mark Ruffalo as Hulk in Thor: Ragnarok
10 MCU Characters With The Best Development Of All Time

The Marvel Cinematic Universe plays host to many larger-than-life characters, and some have undergone some truly staggering development over time.

Split image of Mark Ruffalo as Hulk and as Bruce Banner in The Avengers (2012)
10 Things No MCU Fan Will Admit About Hulk

The Hulk may be one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's longest-standing heroes, but there are things about him that many Marvel fans refuse to admit.

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10 Least Comic-Accurate X-Men Movie Characters

Across multiple movies and continuities, many X-Men characters have been adapted for the big screen, but some of them are far from comic-accurate.

Split image of Magneto, Cyclops and Wolverine in X-Men '97
Recasting X-Men '97's Mutants For The MCU's Live-Action Franchise

X-Men '97 has brought back classic incarnations of many X-Men characters, and adapting them into live-action would require the right actors.

Split image of Michael Keaton as Batman and Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman in front of a large Batsignal
10 Things No DC Fan Will Admit About Tim Burton's Batman Movies

There are numerous aspects of Tim Burton's Batman movies that many DC fans neglect to mention, instead focusing on other elements of the two-film arc.

Split image of Simu Liu as Shang-Chi in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange in Avengers: Endgame
10 MCU Heroes Who Deserve To Be Marvel's Next Iron Man In The Multiverse Saga

There are many heroes already in the MCU who deserve to take Iron Man's place as the leader of the franchise's heroes in the Multiverse Saga.

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10 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching Thor's 8 Major MCU Appearances

Thor is one of the MCU's most prolific heroes, but rewatching his 8 franchise appearances highlights some harsh truths about the God of Thunder.

Split image of Batman: The Brave and the Bold cover from DC Comics and Ben Affleck as Batman in Justice League
10 Harsh Realities Already Facing The DCU's New Batman

The DC Universe will introduce its own Batman into its continuity, but the hero is already facing multiple difficult truths before his debut.

Split image of the poster for Avengers: Endgame and Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
10 Questions That The MCU Might Never Answer About Kang

With Jonathan Majors dropped from the franchise and the MCU reportedly moving away from his character, there are many unanswered questions about Kang.

Split image of Heath Ledger as the Joker and Batman on the poster for The Dark Knight
10 Darkest Changes The Dark Knight Made To The Joker

2008's The Dark Knight redefined its titular hero in modern cinema, but it also made some especially dark changes to his nemesis, the Joker.

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10 Marvel Villains Who Are Weaker In Movies Than In The Comics

Many villains have been adapted into live-action for Marvel movies, but several were made much weaker than their comic book counterparts.

Split image of Chris Hemsworth as Thor looking serious and shocked in Thor: Love and Thunder
10 Things No MCU Fan Will Admit About Thor

Thor has proved himself as one of the MCU's most powerful heroes, but there are some points that even fans won't admit about the God of Thunder.

Split image of the Thing in Fantastic Four (2015) and Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk in Avengers: Endgame (2019)
5 Great Marvel Movie Recasts & 5 That Didn't Work

Over many different movies and cinematic continuities, Marvel has recast several iconic characters. Some worked out brilliantly, while others did not.

Split image of Nicolas Cage as Ghost Rider in Ghost Rider (2007) and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
10 Great Scenes In Critically Hated Marvel Movies

Not all Marvel movies are popular with critics, but even the worst still occasionally boast excellent scenes far better than the film they're in.

Split image of the poster for The Avengers (2012) and Samuel L Jackson as Nick Fury looking serious
10 Harsh Realities Of The Original MCU Avengers Team

The MCU's introduction of the Avengers remains an iconic cinematic moment, but there were some issues with the original iteration of the team.

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