Nicolas Ayala
Contributing since April, 2020
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Author Details
Nicolas Ayala is a Features Writer for the Superhero beat at Screen Rant. He's also a screenwriter, photographer, cosplayer, and music producer who loves all kinds of art — as long as they're powerful and optimistic.
Industry Focus
With his encyclopedic knowledge about Marvel and DC and a lifetime of writing and cosplaying, Nicolas dives into the deepest corners of comic book lore to find every single easter egg and reference in the MCU and the DC Universe, as well as in blockbuster franchises such as Fast & Furious and Jurassic Park.
Favorite Media
Nicolas' favorite characters are the always underrated Quicksilver and Dazzler, and he believes movie castings don't get better than Willem Dafoe as Green Goblin, Ben Affleck as Batman, and Henry Cavill as Superman.
Beyond the superhero scene, Nicolas' love for Back to the Future, Rocky, Terminator, Rambo, Dragon Ball, and other '80s movies and shows grows exponentially every day.
Latest Articles
Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom's 10 Biggest Spoilers & Reveals
James Wan's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom closes the DCEU with several surprises in Jason Momoa's second solo movie as the King of Atlantis.
Aquaman 2 Story Recap: 10 Things To Know From Previous DC Movies & Shows
Before Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom concludes the DCEU, Jason Momoa's Arthur Curry developed his superhero journey across two major movies.o
Grant Gustin’s Popularity As The Flash Shown In Arrowverse Netflix Viewership Data
New data proves just how popular Grant Gustin's Barry Allen and The CW's The Flash show continue to be despite the Arrowverse's conclusion.
Data Proves The Arrowverse Is Still Massively Popular In 2023 - 11 Years After It Launched
Netflix's 2023 viewership report proves that The CW's Arrowverse shows continue to be popular despite the franchise's definitive conclusion.
What Tom Holland Has Said About Spider-Man & Daredevil Teaming Up In The MCU
Spider-Man and Daredevil's potential MCU team-up in an upcoming Marvel movie or show has already been acknowledged by actor Tom Holland.
What The First Color Film Really Is (It’s Not Wizard Of Oz)
Although The Wizard of Oz brought the wonders of full natural color to Hollywood films, it wasn't by far the first one to implement such technique.
Forget Superhero Fatigue, Marvel & DC Top Most Anticipated Movies In 2024 Lists
Marvel and DC defy superhero fatigue rumors with their 2024 movies, as evidenced by Fandango‘s list of most-anticipated wide-release films.
2023's Best Marvel Movie Villain Is The Opposite Of The MCU's 5-Phase Trend
Most villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe share one particular trait, but Phase 5's most ruthless villain subverts it masterfully.
MCU Actor's Workout Video Prompts DC Fans To Call For Batman Casting
The DC Universe's Batman gets an MCU fan casting ahead of The Brave and the Bold thanks to a Marvel actor's impressive combat training video.
50% Of Marvel Actors Use Performance Enhancing Drugs For Muscle Gain, Medical Expert Estimates
Marvel actors tend to achieve a perfect superhero movie physique in record time. Medical expert provides his opinion on how they may achieve it.
Rumored Sue Storm Actress Comments On MCU Fantastic Four Casting Speculation For First Time In 8 Months
Fantastic Four's rumored Sue Storm actor acknowledges the likelihood of her MCU debut, raising questions about the Phase 5 movie's cast.
New DCU Supergirl Casting Rumored For Superman: Legacy Has DC Fans Furious For Sasha Calle
Rumors of the DCU's Supergirl recast in Superman: Legacy suggest Sasha Calle will no longer play the hero, sparking fan reactions on social media.
Veteran James Gunn Actor Joins The DCU As Maxwell Lord Replacing Pedro Pascal's Wonder Woman 1984 Villain
The DC Universe's Maxwell Lord has found a new actor in a DCEU and MCU alum, following Pedro Pascal's 2021 portrayal in Wonder Woman 1984.
10 Lessons The MCU Phase 7 Can Learn From Marvel's Post-Endgame Struggles
The MCU's Phase 7 can fix many of Marvel Studios' Multiverse Saga mistakes and improve on the strong points established by Phases 4 and 5.
Tom Welling's 6 Year Old Superman Comments Perfectly Justify A Modern Smallville Revival
Smallville star Tom Welling explains why a real Superman show wasn't feasible years ago, which is also why a new season is possible nowadays.
Why The Dark Knight Returns Would Be Better For Snyder Than More Snyderverse Movies
Zack Snyder's new live-action adaptation of The Dark Knight Rises is unlikely, but would be his best DC future after the end of the Snyderverse.
Deadpool 3's Darkest R-Rated Theory Just Got Way More Likely
Deadpool 3 set photos support a gruesome fan theory, as the MCU may be adapting an R-rated Marvel Comics storyline that spells doom for mutants.
What Happened To Ben Affleck’s Batman After Justice League
Ben Affleck's Batman timeline throughout the DCEU has been complicated, but the Dark Knight's present and future are now clearer than ever.
How The First Avengers Movie Completely Reinvented The Hulk's Iconic Look
2012's The Avengers is a landmark in Hulk's live-action history thanks to one VFX detail the MCU could give to Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner alter ego.
Scarlet Witch Spinoff Can Finally Pay Off A Terrifying MCU Teaser 2 Years Later
WandaVision's MCU spinoff show Agatha: Darkhold Diaries may reveal new information about the Scarlet Witch after her death in Doctor Strange 2.