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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Longtime fans of Michael Bay may not know that he actually helped debut a very famous milk commercial and its ensuing tagline.
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Laurie Strode and Michael Myers are sworn enemies in the "Halloween" franchise, but the reasoning behind their rivalry is quite complicated.
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The protagonist of the upcoming DC animated series "Kite Man: Hell Yeah!" seems like a silly, comedic villain, but he has a tragic backstory in the comics.
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"The Batman" director Matt Reeves recently commented on the theory that Robin might have been quietly introduced in the film's opening sequence.
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Ever since the setting of "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" was announced, the question has lingered as to how Daryl got to France and why he's there.
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Being "excommunicado" is a serious offense in the "John Wick" franchise. Some fans may wish to learn more about this particular sentence.
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Thomas Haden Church is ready to play Spider-Man villain Sandman again, but only if the project's storyline involves one very important development.
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Spider-man's vaunted Spider-Sense may be a fictional superpower, but a spider expert explains how it does have some basis in scientific fact.
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There was a scene in the original cut for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" that was removed because Marvel felt it was too out of place and disturbing.
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Walter White and Jesse Pinkman's "Better Call Saul" episode involved some real-world scheduling magic in addition to careful continuity research.
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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.