Kevin Phelan
Location
Rockland County, NY
School
Saint Thomas Aquinas College
Expertise
Comic Book Movies, Marvel Comics, DC Comics
- While covering a convention, Kevin was called a slacker by James Tolkan, the actor who played Principal Strickland in the "Back to the Future" movies.
- Kevin met a Chewbacca cosplayer at New York Comic Con and was shocked to learn months later (via YouTube) that it was actually Adam Savage in disguise.
- Despite a crippling fear of heights, Kevin once flew in the original 1966 Batcopter.
Experience
Kevin has worked in entertainment journalism for just over a decade. His past work has appeared in outlets including USA Today, The Huffington Post, Cracked, and The Journal News. Most recently, Kevin served as an editor at Screen Rant, where he helped to manage both the site's Comic Book and Movie/TV News sections. Over the years, Kevin has interviewed countless musicians, actors, artists, writers, comedians, and even an astronaut. He considers himself lucky that his job allows him to share his love of all things pop culture with the world.
Education
Kevin graduated from Saint Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, NY in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Arts.
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Stories By Kevin Phelan
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A new type of snake has been named after Harrison Ford, and the actor's response to the news will remind fans of Indiana Jones.
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The MCU has had many veteran performers enter the iconic and long-running franchise. However, Michael J. Fox was a name fans wanted for a long time.
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While fans are desperate for any information about the film, Spock star Zachary Quinto speaks out about why "Star Trek 4" keeps getting delayed.
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"Better Call Saul" fans may not know that there was a one-off comic special before the series aired. In fact, the comic connects to a key "Breaking Bad" moment.
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In "Mystery Men," the late Paul Reubens traded Pee-wee Herman's red bowtie for a superhero costume -- and a legitimately disgusting superpower.
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"TMNT: The Last Ronin" is not a traditional Ninja Turtle story. However, perhaps that's why it works better as a video game than a feature film.
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"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II – Re-Evolution" is set to be published in December 2023, featuring the new team of Moja, Odyn, Uno, and Yi.
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Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld has expressed a desire to see the Merc with a Mouth get his own signature villain, similar to the Joker to Batman.
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Fans love Deadpool's ability to break the fourth wall, but when did he learn he was living in a Marvel comic, and why is it important to his character?
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"American Psycho," the 2000 cult classic starring Christian Bale, is getting a sequel in comic book form, with a dual storyline featuring serial killer Bateman.
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Michael Keaton's Batman found the continuation he deserves within the pages of DC Comics. Explore the arc of "Batman '89," a true homage to the iconic hero.
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Wolverine made his Marvel Comics debut nearly five decades ago, and he was already rocking his familiar yellow-and-blue suit in his first appearance.
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The way Nick Fury has lost his eye throughout the years in the comics differs greatly than what transpired in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Sean Connery appeared in only one film as Henry Jones Sr., but there is one comic book series that gives fans another much-needed look at Indiana Jones' dad.
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For over a decade, Samuel L. Jackson has portrayed Nick Fury. Fans have the comics to thank for Jackson being cast as Marvel's greatest spymaster.
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Alongside the speed, strength, and predatory instincts of deadly animals, Kraven also has a comic book weapon that's way too ridiculous for the gritty movie.
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Gwen Stacy infamously died at the hands of Green Goblin, but in this "What If...?: Dark" storyline we'll see what would happen if Peter Parker died instead.
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Reed Richards earned his Mr. Fantastic title in an unexpected way that clearly demonstrates the compassionate heart beneath his intellectual exterior.
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In a seemingly horror-driven story, the Hulk may be gearing up to finally get rid of Bruce Banner in the upcoming issue, "The Incredible Hulk" #1.
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Is Batman the mask, or is Bruce Wayne? A new four-issue series by Rafael Grampá from DC's Black Label imprint will explore the dark side of this question.
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Everybody's favorite cartoon clock from Loki is coming to the comics. Or is she?
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The best way to bring Deadpool into the MCU's future is to weave him into its past, as the comics did in a hilarious Spider-Man crossover.
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Hot off Pavitr Prabhakar's film debut in Across the Spider-Verse, he's making a big comeback to the comics.
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Spider-Man's been pointing at himself almost as long as Spider-Man has been a thing.
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Indiana Jones 4 was a controversial movie, but its missteps were cleverly fixed by its comic book adaptation.
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Not every Marvel Universe is fit for the screen, and this is the darkest one of all.