Kevin Erdmann
Contributing since February, 2017
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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 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 Articles
The 16 Biggest Star Wars Moments Of 2023
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Star Wars Theory Ties The High Republic's Most Terrifying Threat To Horrific Sith Creations
A new Star Wars theory ties the High Republic's most dangerous Force predators with the Dark Lords of the Sith and their most horrific experiments.
KOTOR Secretly Honored George Lucas' Oldest Plans For The Sith
George Lucas' original vision for the Dark Lords of the Sith in the Star Wars canon was repurposed for the Knights of the Old Republic games.
What If Season 2 Episode 2 Ending Explained
What If...? Season 2, episode 2 ends with the dawn of an exciting new reality where Earth's Mightiest Heroes assembled in 1988 to protect the world.
How Powerful Is The Bond Between A Jedi Master & Apprentice - & How Did It Affect Obi-Wan?
The bond between a Jedi Master and their apprentice is quite powerful in Star Wars, so how did it affect Obi-Wan when he was training Anakin?
Aquaman 2 Wouldn't Work Without Amber Heard's Mera (Even Though She's Barely In It)
Although Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom does have Amber Heard's Mera in a critical role, she's hardly in the final movie of the DC Extended Universe.
Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom: 21 Easter Eggs & DC Movie References
Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom is the final movie in the DC Extended Universe, featuring a collection of fun Easter eggs and movie references.
Star Wars Theory Finally Explains The Secret Power Of Jedi & Sith Holocrons - 7 Years After Darth Maul Used It
Darth Maul's unity of Jedi and Sith holocrons was rare, and a Star Wars theory suggests they might offer access to a key Force vergence.
9 Things Luke Skywalker Did Between The Empire Strikes Back & Return Of The Jedi
Luke Skywalker was pretty busy between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi with much of it explaining his evolution into a Jedi Knight.
Darth Vader Is Upgrading His Death Troopers... By Removing Their Free Will
Darth Vader is planning to correct a major mistake with his fearsome Death Troopers in the Star Wars canon, and the solution is extremely dark.
6 Ways The MCU Can Move On Without Kang The Conqueror
Assuming a Kang the Conqueror recast doesn't happen, there are a few ways in which the MCU can move on as it heads for Avengers 5 and Secret Wars.
"I Choose... Consequences"- Darth Vader Ignites His Endgame Against Emperor Palpatine
One of Darth Vader's final attempts at overthrowing Emperor Palpatine is coming to a head before the events of Return of the Jedi.
The Batman Director's DCU Show Hints At A Secret Weapon For DC’s New Franchise
The recent reveal about Matt Reeves' Arkham Asylum series hints at a secret weapon for the DCU, one that can offer major success for the franchise.
Jedi: Survivor Interview With Composers Stephen Barton & Gordy Haab
Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab discuss Grammy nomination, Cal Kestis' evolution, creating new Star Wars sounds, John Williams' legacy, and more
The Snyderverse On Netflix Chances Just Got Dealt A Crushing Blow
Any hopes for a DC Snyderverse revival on Netflix have likely been crushed after the initial reactions to Zack Snyder's first Rebel Moon movie.
It Took 20 Years For Star Wars To Wrap Up One Attack Of The Clones Mystery
It took two decades for Star Wars to finally wrap up one of Attack of the Clones' biggest mysteries involving the Jedi Order and Republic.
The MCU's Next Avengers Defeat Could Happen 2 Years Before Kang Returns
The next major Avengers defeat could happen two years ahead of The Kang Dynasty crossover, and it probably won't even be a fair fight.
One Luke Skywalker Detail Hints He Has The Wrong Lightsaber
A key detail between Star Wars movies suggests Luke Skywalker had the wrong lightsaber in Return of the Jedi, making a Last Jedi moment even better.
Huge Netflix Data Reveal Proves The MCU Needs Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man
Netflix data has revealed a major fact about Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man and why the MCU needs the classic Webslinger to return after No Way Home.
2025's Avengers Replacement Can Finally Pay Off 1 Huge Captain America Lie, 4 Years Later
A replacement Avenger has been lying about Steve Rogers' Captain America for years, though a new MCU series could finally pay it off four years later.