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Kevin Erdmann-Senior Staff Writer

Kevin Erdmann

Senior Staff Writer

October, 2019
Star Wars, Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), DC Universe
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Author Details

Kevin Erdmann is one of Screen Rant's senior staff writers. With a major in Cinema Studies and a minor in Comics and Cartoon Studies from the UofO, Kevin is pretty sure he's writing for the right site. While Kevin is a huge Marvel fan, he also loves Batman because he's Batman and is a firm believer that Han shot first. Kevin lives in Oregon with his wonderful wife, adorable dog, and sinister cat who is no doubt currently plotting his demise.

Industry Focus

Kevin has worked in a few roles with Screen Rant such as with the Comics section, though he's currently a senior writer for both the Star Wars and Superheroes Beats, covering everything MCU, DCU, and the Galaxy Far, Far Away. Having strong foundations in Comic Book lore, Star Wars canon, and Legends, Kevin thrives on creating helpful explainers as well as fun speculation pieces about the future.

Favorite Media

Kevin's favorite shows and movies in no particular order:

The Skywalker Saga, Andor, Mandalorian, The Clone Wars, Moon Knight, Avengers: Endgame, Infinity War, Winter Soldier, Civil War, MCU Spider-Man Trilogy, Into The Spider-Verse, Indiana Jones, Logan, Guardians of the Galaxy Trilogy, Loki, Black Panther, The Suicide Squad, Man of Steel, Zack Snyder's Justice League...and any and all Batman movies (but Reeves' The Batman was particularly awesome).

Latest

Nicholas Hoult As Lex Luthor Walking Into The Fortress Of Solitude In Superman
"He's An It" - Major Superman Theory Points To Lex Luthor's True Endgame

Trailers for Superman have confirmed Lex Luthor will break into the Fortress of Solitude, and I think I've figured out his ultimate endgame.

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Close up of Robert Pattinson's Batman wearing mask in The Batman
I Need One DC Actor's Story Hope For The Batman 2 To Become A Reality

One DC actor has a major hope for The Batman - Part II's story, and I'm really hoping their dream comes true when the sequel finally releases.

Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) wields her white lightsabers, edited over Grand iral Thrawn smirking.
Grand iral Thrawn Creator Timothy Zahn Reveals He's Had No Influence On Ahsoka Portrayal

Grand iral Thrawn's original creator has revealed just how little input he's had on the character's recent live-action portrayal in Ahsoka.

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Thrawn With Chimaera and Eye of Sion Custom Star Wars Image
Without Grand iral Thrawn, We Wouldn't Have The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy

Thrawn's creator recently revealed just how important the Grand iral was to keeping the Star Wars franchise alive and the prequels' creation.

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Andor Season 2 Ep 9-12
13 Star Wars TV Shows I'm Desperate To See Now Andor Has Raised The Bar So High

Andor has set the bar very high when it comes to Star Wars television, so here are a few similarly themed shows and spin-offs I'd love to see.

Andor's Luthen Rael and Darth Revan Custom Star Wars Image
Andor Season 2 Includes The Most Surprising KotOR Easter Egg I've Ever Seen - But What Does It Mean?

Andor season 2 features an incredibly surprising Easter egg with hidden connections to Knights of the Old Republic (but what does it mean?)

Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes looks up in the Thunderbolts character poster
I've Figured Out Why Bucky Barnes Isn't Leading The New Avengers In The MCU (Because He's Doing Something Better)

While I was expecting Bucky Barnes to be the primary leader in Thunderbolts*, I think his actual role with the team is way better for the MCU hero.

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Justice Gang in Superman Trailer
The DC Universe Has Already Set Up Its Own Version Of The MCU's New Avengers Vs Avengers Conflict According To Explosive DC Theory

I'm realizing we could end up up with a really funny MCU/DCU parallel in the next few years when it comes to the "Justice Gang" and "New Avengers".

Luke Skywalker in Book of Boba Fett
We Asked Luke Skywalker Himself About His New Jedi Order & The Mandalorian Era (Yes, You Read That Right)

We recently asked Luke Skywalker himself about his plans for the New Jedi Order during the Mandalorian Era (and no, we don't mean Mark Hamill).

Star Wars' Anakin Skywalker.
Star Wars Has Turned Cassian Andor Into Disney’s Anakin Skywalker Replacement

Thanks to the final episodes of Andor, Star Wars has effectively turned Cassian into the Rebellion's Anakin Skywalker (from a certain point of view).

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Guy Gardner Flipping A Truck in Superman Trailer
The Superman Trailer Just Revealed How Powerful The DCU's Green Lanterns Are

The new Superman trailer has shown just how powerful the DCU's Green Lanterns are going to be, making me very excited for the series.

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Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber Red and Blue Lightsaber Ahsoka's Vision Custom Star Wars Image
Star Wars Has Just Released The Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber I've Always Dreamed Of

Star Wars has released a brand-new Anakin Skywalker replica lightsaber, and it's the sort of collectible I've always wanted thanks to one key feature.

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Cassian Andor looking angry in Rogue One (2016)
Star Wars' Most Underrated Movie Just Got Even Better: 12 Ways Andor Changes & Improves Rogue One

Andor has made Rogue One even better than it already was, fleshing out and recontextualizing major moments from the iconic 2016 Star Wars movie.

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Daredevil and Jessica Jones MCU Image
Why Jessica Jones Is The One Defenders Character Who HAD To Appear In Daredevil: Born Again Season 2

Although it would be great to get all of the Defenders in Born Again, Jessica Jones was by far the most important one to Matt Murdock's army.

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Lex Luthor in Superman Trailer
Every Villain In Superman Explained

James Gunn's Superman is set to feature a wide array of villains and foes for the new Man of Steel to face (not just Lex Luthor alone).

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Kleya in Andor Season 2
Andor Showrunner Reveals Where The Show's Surviving Heroes Fit Into The Star Wars Original Trilogy

Exclusive: Andor season 2 showrunner Tony Gilroy reveals where the show's surviving heroes fit into the events of the original Star Wars trilogy.

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Cassian on Yavin in Andor Season 2 Episode 12
Andor Season 2's Finale Leads Straight Into Rogue One: 38 Star Wars Easter Eggs & References Explained

The final episodes of Andor season 2 are here, leading up directly to the events of Rogue One with multiple Easter eggs, references, and connections.

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Nathion Fillion as Guy Gardner Green Lantern in Peacemaker Season 2
The DCU's Newest Trailer Make My Biggest Theories About What Happens After Superman Look Way More Likely

The brand-new trailer for Peacemaker season 2 makes a few of my post-Superman DCU theories way more likely (especially with the Justice Gang).

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Star Wars' Best TV Show Just Doubled Down On A Massive Canon Change
Forget "**** The Empire": Star Wars' Best TV Show Just Doubled Down On A Massive Canon Change

Andor's second season has just reinforced a somewhat controversial canon change the popular Star Wars show made in the premiere of its first season.

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Sam Wilson and New Avengers Poster Custom MCU Image
Sam Wilson Deserves Better: I Can't Believe How The Thunderbolts* Movie's New Avengers Reveal Treats Captain America's Real Avengers

Sam Wilson deserves better: I can't believe the MCU's major New Avengers reveal completely steals all of the new Captain America's thunder.

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