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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Here are the reasons behind Simon Baker's decision to fade from Hollywood after starring as Patrick Jane on "The Mentalist" and where he is now.
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"She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" star Tatiana Maslany revisited that twerking scene with Megan Thee Stallion that got a lot of detractors when it aired.
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Jean Smart’s "Watchmen" character could have looked very different, as a different Hollywood legend was almost cast as Laurie Blake, a.k.a. Silk Spectre II.
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T'Challa's younger sister Shuri is currently serving as Black Panther -- but she may be passing the mantle to a different character in future MCU films.
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The X-Men's Storm may be an Omega-Level Mutant, but she still has a powerful weakness she's struggled to overcome -- one rooted in childhood trauma.
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In the story “The Last Nova” in “Annihilation 2099” by Steve Orlando and Ibraim Roberson, Marvel debuts the most powerful cosmic hero of the future.
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The Infinity Stones Thanos once held have taken a new twist in the Marvel Universe: they’re alive! But who are they, and what can they do?
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“The Boys” brought some of the most powerful characters in superhero comics to TV, but some of its more memorable super-people are Amazon originals.
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Legendary comics writer Mark Waid is no stranger to ruining the lives of superheroes. But his new DC book "Absolute Power" takes things to a new low.
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When Wolverine died (yes, it can happen - it just doesn’t tend to stick), he came back with a weird power: Hot claws! But where did they go?
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"The Boys" has made some changes from comic to television, but the abandonment of a shocking Homelander twist is arguably its biggest departure.
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Pauly Shore insists that he's going to play health guru Richard Simmons in a new biopic -- but Simmons himself is not happy about it.
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"Star Wars" has evil space wizards, whimsical furry creatures, and know-it-all droids. But does the galaxy far, far away have its own slang?
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Xoop has an exclusive preview of "Thanos Annual" #1, which begins Thanos' hunt for the Infinity Stones, a quest that will continue through the annual event.
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BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse Comics, and Hasbro have joined forces to team up the Power Rangers and Usagi Yojimbo for a once-in-a-lifetime crossover!
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T.J. Miller was once one of the hottest prospects in Hollywood, and a fun part of the Deadpool franchise. Then things went terribly wrong for the actor.
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Popular ThunderCats character Cheetara is getting a new look after 40 years that writer Soo Lee says incorporates her past, present, and future.
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Back in the early 2000s, Matt Bomer was one of the top contenders for a Superman movie -- that is, he alleges, until the studio learned he was gay.
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Deadpool and Wolverine's cinematic showdown puts their Marvel Comics strength and abilities under the spotlight. But who reigns supreme between the two?
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Batman's no-killing rule is a defining characteristic in DC Comics and adaptations across other media. Here's the real reason why he can't kill anyone.
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"The Boys" would've given this character a fitting, impactful end if she'd died as it seemed she would in Season 3's finale. Instead, the show fumbled her arc.
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Did you know that Captain America starred in two TV movies in the late 1970s? If you don't remember them, trust us -- there's a reason.
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A sneak preview of Venomverse Reborn #1 introduces Insomniac Games' Venom into the Marvel Universe and teases a nasty death for a beloved Avenger.
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Even though he's one of our most wholesome superheroes, Spider-Man has made some bad decisions in his day that fans still have a hard time with.
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“The Boys” showrunner Eric Kripke has a 4-word response to viewers who think that the superhero series is “woke” -- and it’s perfect.
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Wolverine's iconic claws are the result of his adamantium-fused bones -- but what is adamantium poisoning, and is it possible to have too much of a good thing?
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Wentworth Miller rocketed to fame in 2005 with "Prison Break." Since then, he's done a few other projects and made some personal announcements.