Liam McGuire
School
St. Thomas University, Loyalist College
Expertise
Comic Books, Comic Book History, MCU
- Liam has had the chance to interview talented actors and artists over the course of his career, such as Oscar Isaac, Paul Dano, and Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman.
- Liam transitioned from a career in sports writing at TSN and The Comeback to comic books, and became Screen Rant's first-ever lead comics writer.
- Liam owns an extensive collection of action figures and comic books, with his favorites being the first appearances of the Jack Kirby's New Gods.
Experience
Liam McGuire is a writer from Halifax, Nova Scotia, who specializes in comic books. Previously, Liam was the lead writer for Screen Rant's comic book section and has written for many publications, including Vice Sports, The Comeback, MLB.com, and TSN. Liam is a comic book junkie with a passion for action figures and comic oddities.
Education
Liam received a bachelor of arts degree from St. Thomas University; and got his post-graduate degree in sports journalism from Loyalist College.
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Stories By Liam McGuire
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Although the MCU went with an iconic comic book look for Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) , the superhero's suit nearly had a very different design.
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The zombie apocalypse is filled with gruesome violence, but "The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman picks these two as the franchise's most brutal.
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One Marvel project that was eventually scrapped had planned to make Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool the antagonist, just like in 2009's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."
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Before Christain Bale officially become Batman in "The Dark Knight" trilogy, Cillian Murphy tried out for the hero. Here's why Christopher Nolan chose Bale.
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In 1994, the first Fantastic Four movie was produced but never officially released - here's what happened to the cast of the cult classic Marvel movie.
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A leaked photo of Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns aka the Leader from "Captain America: Brave New World" has been making the rounds on social media.
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"Superman" star Nicolas Hoult discusses taking on the role of Lex Luthor in James Gunn's upcoming reboot, explaining why he's putting on some muscle.
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Speaking to Yahoo UK, Juggernaut actor Vinnie Jones went into detail about why he couldn't reprise his supervillain role in "Deadpool & Wolverine."
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A temporarily blinded Cyclops utilizes a talent fans aren't used to seeing from the X-Men leader in this first look at Marvel's "Fall of the House of X" #3.
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Marvel's incredibly powerful Sentry remains dead, but in his place, a new superhero has risen with a new name and a very different background.
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Thanos' newest tool is a Black Infinity Stone, and contained within the weapon is a truly unsettling and disturbing amount of power.
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Alan Ritchson of Amazon Prime's "Reacher" could have become a big star much earlier if he hadn't made this mistake when auditioning for the MCU role of Thor.
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"The Dark Knight" director Christopher Nolan explains why one of the acclaimed film's many quotable lines still haunts him years after the movie's release.
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A major Spider-Man villain had a revamped costume ready to go for "No Way Home," but they were ultimately cut from the multiverse-exploring film.
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According to "The Batman" star Paul Dano, if superhero fatigue is indeed building up, it can actually be a boon for the film industry and cinema as a whole.
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Hugh Jackman laid out one condition for his possible return as Wolverine in "Avengers: Secret Wars" -- that he star alongside these two fan favorites.
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Thanks to McFarlane Toys, Azrael's version of Batman is getting a brand-new action figure, bringing one of his darkest times as the hero to life.
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While DC Comics might be best known for its iconic superhero suits, we can't forget the moments its heroes -- and villains -- bared it all in these books.
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Superhero costumes in Marvel comics sometimes feature excessive numbers of pouches. "The Avengers" director Joss Whedon addressed this trend with a simple rule.
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Bruce Banner's classic form as the Incredible Hulk has nothing on his scariest, most repulsive form, as seen in the unbelievably dark "Ruins" comic series.
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James Gunn has dropped a teaser of the suit for his upcoming "Superman" and it contains a few potential teases of what could be in store for DC fans.
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Marvel's newest X-Men team is comprised almost exclusively of Wolverines from across the multiverse, but why has the Phoenix gathered them?
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Wolverine's Adamantium skeleton is infamous for its indestructible nature, but a new, even stronger Marvel metal has been discovered.
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Deadpool's demeanor may be that of a happy-go-lucky guy, but the strange properties of the Merc with a Mouth's body might make you a little queasy.
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Iron Man fans can rejoice as it seems Tony Stark is bringing out yet another mighty suit of armor, possibly the most powerful one ever introduced.
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Green Lantern's outfit actually has a disgusting history tied to his origin that may make some readers feel a bit nauseous about it. Here's why.
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Galactus is one of the most intimidating forces in the Marvel Universe, and has been for decades. But why does this cosmic juggernaut have to consume planets?