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Ollie Bradley-Staff Writer

Ollie Bradley

Staff Writer

July, 2023
Marvel Cinematic Universe, DC Universe, Thunderbolts*
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Author Details

Ollie has been a professional writer for five years jumping between gaming and entertainment publications such as MMOGames.com before settling firmly in the camp of cinema in 2023.   

Industry Focus

For ScreenRant, Ollie has honed in on all things MCU and DCU related, focusing on the most important topics on readers' minds such as how the DCEU cast would look as DCU villains, or how the Hulk has been done dirty by the MCU for too long. 

Favorite Media

Ollie has a special affinity for all things MCU or Marvel-related (particularly Spider-Man) but is already keen to see what Gunn and Safran can achieve with the DCU now that the old guard has changed.

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Anthony Ramos as The Hood in Ironheart
Ironheart’s Story Is Perfectly Set Up By Daredevil: Born Again’s Ending According To Marvel Comics Theory

There is one conspicuous Marvel Comics story that Daredevil: Born Again might have set up for Parker Robbins in the Ironheart series.

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Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool coming out of a TVA time door
After Deadpool & Wolverine’s Drug Rule, I’m So Surprised With How Much Thunderbolts* Delves Into Them

Thunderbolts* certainly doesn't shy away from themes of drug abuse, and I find this surprising after Deadpool & Wolverine's newly established rule.

Yelena Belova, Bob, Ghost, and John Walker peek behind a wall in Thunderbolts
I Can’t Believe The MCU Introduced One Of Its Most Powerful & Terrifying Characters By Having Them Throw Up Off-Screen

The MCU just introduced its most powerful and terrifying character yet, and I can't believe it did so by having him throw up immediately.

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I Think Scarlett Johansson Is Totally Right About Why Black Widow Can’t Return In The MCU

Scarlett Johansson recently weighed in on Black Widow's death in the MCU, and I agree with her assessment on why the character can't return.

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Alexei Shostakov a.k.a. Red Guardian looks up in the Thunderbolts character poster
I Genuinely Thought The MCU Had Broken One Of Its Most Sacred Rules In The Finale Of Thunderbolts*

Thunderbolts* featured a particularly dark moment that, for a minute, made me think that it had broken one of the franchise's most sacred rules.

Close-up of Ghost wearing her costume in Thunderbolts
I Need The MCU To Set Up A Replacement For The Character It Just Killed To Finally Do Justice To A Truly Wasted Marvel Villain

The MCU has seemingly just wasted one of the best villains from Marvel Comics, and I'm hoping the intention is to now bring about a replacement.

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The Thunderbolts looking into the camera in a promotional image for Thunderbolts
Marvel's Thunderbolts* Characters, Ranked By Physical Strength

Thunderbolts* boasts a relatively small cast of characters, and some of them far exceed the physical strength of others, especially in one case.

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Wanda Maximoff Scarlet Witch looking up in the snow on Mount Wundagore in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Scarlet Witch Vs. Sentry: Which MCU Character Is More Powerful?

Now that the MCU has debuted Sentry in Thunderbolts*, it raises the question of whether he is more powerful than the late Scarlet Witch.

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Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor screams in anger in James Gunn's Superman
The New Superman Trailer Proves James Gunn Has Fixed The DCEU's Lex Luthor Mistake

Lex Luthor features quite heavily in the new trailer for Superman, and it looks as though it has fixed the main issue with the DCEU's rendition.

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Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) on a motorcycle in Thunderbolts
I May Never Get Over Thunderbolts*’ 10 Most Jaw-Dropping MCU Movie Moments

Thunderbolts* was an amazing MCU movie, with plenty of jaw-dropping moments to rival even the biggest and most action-packed MCU instalments.

Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man looking sad in Captain America: Civil War
I’m Still Oddly Compelled By These 8 Truly Unhinged Avengers: Doomsday Theories Even Though They’re Absolutely Wild

Recent news about Avengers: Doomsday has sparked many unhinged theories about the MCU movie, but some of them are strangely convincing.

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Joker (Joaquin Phoenix) in his wedding outfit in Joker Folie à Deux
I’m Convinced These Are The 10 Most Underrated Joker Movie & Show Appearances In His Entire 58-Year-Long History

The Joker has appeared in countless movies and shows over the years, but these are easily the most underrated interpretations of the DC villain.

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Smart Hulk introducing Skaar in She-Hulk Attorney at Law
I’m Convinced The MCU Has Made These 10 Marvel Heroes Look Way Weaker Than They Actually Are

The MCU is no stranger to nerfing its characters, but I'm convinced that these characters are supposed to be more powerful than they appear.

Wanda Maximoff with tears in her eyes in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
I'm Convinced Avengers: Doomsday Is Bringing Scarlet Witch Back From The Dead After Anthony Mackie's Recent Social Media Video

Anthony Mackie posted a video to social media in a familiar-looking location that now makes me think Scarlet Witch will return in Avengers: Doomsday.

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Bucky Barnes smiling in a suit in Thunderbolts
I've Changed My Mind, I'm Glad Bucky Barnes Had Less Screen Time In Thunderbolts* Than I Was Expecting

Bucky Barnes wasn't given as much screen time in Thunderbolts* as I hoped, but I now think this was actually a wise move from Marvel Studios.

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Doctor Strange from Multiverse of Madness
Marvel Retroactively Makes MCU Phase 4 The Only One Without An Avengers Movie

The MCU now only has one phase that does not feature an Avengers movie, which was only confirmed as the franchise now enters MCU Phase 6.

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The Thunderbolts standing together looking serious in Thunderbolts_
What Every Thunderbolts* Character Saw In The Void Explained

The of the Thunderbolts* endure a unique experience while encountering the void that helps to explain a lot about their characters.

Bob and Yelena peer around a corner in Thunderbolts*
Thunderbolts* Box Office Numbers: Total, Worldwide, Domestic, Opening & Records

Thunderbolts* has been given the coveted May release slot, and here's how the box office fared domestically and worldwide after its opening weekend.

Close up of Hulk looking sad with necklaces around his neck in Thor Ragnarok
I Still Can’t Get Over The MCU Adapting One Of The Best Hulk Comic Stories Of All Time Almost Entirely Off-Screen

While the MCU technically adapted Hulk's best comic book story, most of the main events happened entirely off-screen, and I wish they hadn't.

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Bob looking determined in his scrubs in Thunderbolts*
I'm Convinced The MCU Just Gave Sentry A Major Power Downgrade Based On 1 Thunderbolts* Line

Thunderbolts* introduced the equivalent of DC's Superman to the MCU, but I think Marvel Studios nerfed his powers thanks to one important line.

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