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Matthew Brandon

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June, 2024
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About Matthew Brandon

Matthew Brandon is a writer/poet/mythologist/yogi living in Los Angeles. He is a current student at Pacifica Graduate Institute, pursuing an MA in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Depth Psychology. His publications include poems in Heron Clan’s Volume V, Quillkeeper’s Press’ Mental Health Anthology, and Free Spirit as well as short stories published in Grim and Gilded Magazine and Story Unlikely.

Growing up with comics, Matthew is fascinated most with the archetypes of stories that have been with us as a species during our entire evolution, and nowhere are they more on display than in the comic world. When he’s not writing or reading, he’s teaching yoga or traveling around the world marking all the beautiful things he finds.

Industry Focus

A new writer to Screenrant's comics team, Matthew focuses on news features in the DC universe, like Batman, Green Lantern, and the Flash.

Favorite Media

Matthew loves anything weird and magical, from Neil Gaiman's Sandman to Grant Morrison's iconic Doom Patrol run. He is also a die-hard fan of Tom King, specifically as it relates to Batman and to Heroes in Crisis.

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The Hulk with Marvel's heroes in Marvel Comics' World War Hulk
For the First Time in History, Marvel Has a Stronger Superhero Roster Than DC Comics

DC has traditionally had the edge over Marvel in of powerful heroes, but the House of Ideas has started to push back against that notion.

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Comic book art: Batman with Elmer Fudd in DC Comics.
Let Us Never Forget the Time Batman and DC Comics Turned Elmer Fudd Into a Total Badass

What had looked to be one of the silliest comics of all time - Elmer Fudd's Gotham debut - turned out to be a fantastic, action-filled Batman comic.

Comic book art: Jean Grey Phoenix versus the Dark God Perrikus
Marvel Settles One of Its Biggest Debates: Gods Are Not the Universe's Most Powerful Beings

Up against Gorr and the All-Black, Jean Grey does the impossible and summons creation's abstract force to sur even godhood in her solo series.

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Comic book art: Superman and other DC heroes in Kingdom Come
10 DC Comics We Need Movies of ASAP

The DCU is just getting started, and there is a wealth of great DC comics waiting to be adapted, from Kingdom Come to lesser known titles.

Comic book art: Captain America in front of the Justice League.
DC Is Taking a at Captain America to Share the Hero's Dark Side

A dark reflection of Captain America's origin story, DC is revealing what happens when women are turned into super soldiers against their will.

Superman leading the rest of the Justice League in JLU promo art.
Yes, Justice League Unlimited Pays Homage to DC's Animated Series

Paying homage to the television show, Justice League Unlimited brings a host of rotating heroes into the spotlight in the famous Watchtower.

Ronda Rousey in the ring with Black Canary screaming
DC's New Black Canary Borrows From Ronda Rousey: Here's How

In the ring, defending her title in a new series, Black Canary takes inspiration from the real-life best of the best herself: champion Ronda Rousey.

Comic book art: Doctor Doom and Thanos side by side in Marvel comics
Marvel Has a New War Brewing, And It Will Make the Infinity Saga Look Easy

Thanos had his chance with the Infinity Stones; all Doctor Doom needs is a little magic, and all of the Marvel Universe is under his iron gauntlet.

Spider-Man in his new
Spider-Man Is Explaining His New Powers, and Why They Make Him Immune to Death

Doctor Doom, Marvel's New Sorcerer Supreme, and he has recruited Spider-Man for a dangerous mission, which requires a surprising mystical upgrade.

Comic book art: Moon Knight fights Vampires in Marvel Comics.
Marvel Debuts Its Very First Vampire, and Moon Knight Needs to Bring Them to the Big Screen

Blade isn't the only vampire hunter - in fact, Moon Knight has history with Marvel's very first vampire, and the MCU needs to adapt this story next.

Comic book art: a close up of Catwoman in her mask, holding her hands in front of her face.
Catwoman's New Era Returns the Character to the Best Version of Her Lore (Catwoman #70 Review)

After her strange stint of cosmic adventures and goddess powers, Catwoman is back to her basics with a new mystery: she's being framed for murder.

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Comic book art: a large group shot of DC and Marvel superheroes from across the Multiverse.
Marvel Just Tore Down DC's Multiverse In One of the Funniest Moments I've Ever Seen

With a fantastically surprising fourth-wall breaking joke, Marvel tears down the multiverse and takes a jab at DC's multiversal problems.

Comic book art: Close up of the Ultimates, including Captain America, She-Hulk, Hawkeye, Iron Lad, & more.
Marvel Finally Addresses a Common Critique of Superheroes: "Adolescent Power Fantasies"

As he faces the Ultimates for the first time, this villainous version of Marvel's Hulk has some choice words about superheroism in general.

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Comic book art: Angel as Doctor Doom's Mutant Soldier in a Doom Mask
A Founding X-Men Hero Debuts Terrifying New Look as Doctor Doom's Mutant Soldier

The X-Men are no strangers to the dark side, but under Doctor Doom's will, Angel returns to his darkest period as the new Angel of Doom.

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Comic book art: Batman Crawling Through a Field of Nails
Batman Falls Into the Saw Movies With a Tortured Comic Cover You Cannot Unsee

In a dark new series, Batman goes up against his worst nightmare: a fellow contingency planner, and he's as grotesque as the iconic villain from Saw.

Ryan Reynolds Deadpool next to Batman 66 Adam West and Burt Ward
Marvel's New Deadpool Twists Batman's Morals With a Very Specific 'No Kill' Rule

Batman doesn't kill - but Deadpool certainly does. As Deadpool's daughter takes on the mantle, she takes on a new rule with a small change.

Deadpool Lounges In Front of Everything Everywhere All at Once Poster
Deadpool Tests the Multiverse's Limits With a Unique Nod to Everything Everywhere All at Once

Deadpool's well-known for breaking the fourth wall, but this most recent pop-culture reference is a fun ode to Marvel's multiversal cousin.

Green Lantern John Stewart bronze statues, based on a design by Jamal Campbell
DC Honors the Green Lantern with a Special Statue You Can Visit (and He's Not Alone)

John Stewart gets a fantastic honor, as DC unveils a brand-new bronze statue of the Green Lantern hero shining his brightest light in Burbank.

Comic book art: Spider-Man swinging through the city.
Spider-Man's New Powers Is Pure Nightmare Fuel, As He Gets the Ultimate (But Most Horrifying) Version of a Healing Factor

Thanks to the gift of sorcery, Spider-Man now has power over death with one heavy side effect - he has to actually die to achieve rebirth.

alan moore with evil superman
Watchmen Creator Alan Moore Bemoans Today's "Belligerent" Comic Fans

Throughout his career, Alan Moore has seen the rise and fall of all sorts of trends - but nothing, to him, is as destructive as modern fandoms.

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