Austin Neely
110 articles published since September 08, 2022
Author Details
Austin Neely is a writer, aspiring paleontologist and an advocate for Down Syndrome awareness based in Watertown, WI. Outside of his professional life, Austin Neely spends time with his wife and son, reading, long walks in nature, playing video games, and collecting/playing/painting a variety of tabletop boardgames.
Industry Focus
Austin Neely's first long-term professional writing experience is right here at ScreenRant. Prior to joining ScreenRant, Austin had a handful of poetry and short stories published in local collections in his original hometown of Houston, TX. Austin's focus at ScreenRant remains firmly fixed on the Comics section, with an emphasis on Marvel and Star Wars, both of which are lifelong childhood passions that Austin has religously followed for over thirty years.
Favorite Media
In no particular order, Austin favorite comic book characters are Iron Fist, the Punisher, Sabretooth, Moon-Girl (and Devil Dinosaur), Luke Cage, Moon Knight, and Ant-Man. Austin is also a fan of the recent Star Wars lines, with a particular love of the the Bounty Hunters series and it's true hero: Bossk. Outside of Marvel and Star Wars, Austin has a deep love for the worlds of Fallout, A Song of Ice and Fire, and Jurassic Park. Remember, Vote Johny Henry Eden in 2276!
"Brachiosaurus Iron Man": Fantastic Four vs Dinosaur Avengers Introduces Iron Man's Wildest Armor Ever
In the upcoming Fantastic Four #12, Marvel's First Family will face off against an Avengers team assembled from a world populated by dinosaurs.
X-Men’s Tragic Hellfire Gala Twist Proves Magneto Was Right All Along
Magneto's dying breath proves prophetic, foreshadowing exactly how Charles Xavier would fail all of mutantkind when they needed him most.
Spider-Man's Brutal Death Proves He's Marvel's Most Selfless Hero
True to his nature, Spider-Man would rather face a terrifying, violent death at the hands of an angry mob than use his powers to hurt other people.
"They're All Dead": Professor X Just Became X-Men's Deadliest Mutant in Mind-Blowing Twist
A brutal attack on Krakoa by Orchis leads to the 2023 Hellfire Gala ending in disaster, and the world of the X-Men may never be the same.
X-Men's Strongest Mutant Gets a Fiery Upgrade in Shocking New Twist
Two of the oldest and most powerful forces of the X-Men's world appear to become one in Fall of X: is Apocalypse the next host for the Phoenix?
15 Avengers Villains Cooler Than the Heroes Who Fight Them
The Avengers are Earth's Mightiest Heroes, but it also means they face the coolest villains, and sometimes the bad guys are cooler than the heroes.
Marvel's Most Underrated Hero Is the 1 Person Immune to Captain America's Shield
Paladin may not be a household name for many Marvel fans, but the mercenary hero can disable Captain America's shield, and therefore deserves respect.
THE NEW X-MEN Are Coming: Marvel To Resurrect Its Most Underrated '00s Team
San Diego Comic-Con has offered a preview of the X-Men's future in Marvel Comics, including teasing the return of 2000's New X-Men team.
10 Avengers Killed by Embarrassingly Z-List Villains
The Avengers may be Earth's Mightiest Heroes, but in these ten cases, they were killed off by villains no-one has ever heard of.
"The Death of Moon Knight": Moon Knight's Modern Era Is Ending Thanks to a Classic Villain
The Last Days of Moon Knight are upon us, thanks to a resurgent foe from Marc Spector's past who will bring Moon Knight's current era to an end.
"The Defenders": Marvel Reveals America's Secret Replacement Team if Avengers Go Rogue
In the alternate timeline of Days of Future Past, the resignation of the Avengers paves the way for a new Defenders lineup unlike any other.
"Last Days of Moon Knight:" Marvel Teases Moon Knight's Death (& Already Has the Perfect Replacement)
Marvel has announced the Last Days of Moon Knight, suggesting the death of Marc Spector will see someone else take the mantle.
How Strong the Avengers Are Compared to Non-Powered Heroes
Just how powerful are the Avengers compared to people without powers? By comparing them to a single gun-toting lunatic, we see how beyond us they are.
"Rebellion Is Good for Imperial Morale:" New Reveal Supports Fan Theory That Palpatine Created the Rebellion
As Darth Vader admits he doesn't want the Rebel Alliance destroyed - just "pruned" - more facts are added to the theory that Palpatine created them.
Moon Knight's Nemesis Returns, & He's Finally the Villain Fans Deserve
The mastermind behind Moon Knight's recent troubles has been revealed as none other than one of his oldest, and most terriyfing, foes.
Star Wars Just Killed Two Order 66 'Survivors' All Over Again
Star Wars has brought back many Jedi who supposedly died in Order 66, but for once the franchise just thought better of a true resurrection.
Marvel Rewrites Classic X-Men Villains With A Brilliant Twist
X-Men villain Apocalypse has long believed in "survival of the fittest," but revelations about his past will change how fans interpret this worldview.
Star Wars Debuts the Clone Wars' Coolest Droid Against Yoda & Anakin
Yoda and Anakin Skywalker are on a mission to destroy the Separatists' new Megadroid, but it's shrugging off their lightsabers.
The Destruction of Asgard Gave Thor His Darkest Superpower
The Thor of the Ultimate Universe suffered unimaginable loss, and from it gained a new superpower darker, yet more beautiful than any other.
Star Wars History Changes Forever With The Secret Mission of Jango Fett
As a new threat engulfs the Star Wars universe, the secret mission of Jango Fett takes on a horrifying new meaning, and puts his son at risk.