Michael Patterson

Michael Patterson

Michael Patterson is the Editor of Bam Smack Pow. An experienced writer and entertainment journalist with an affinity for all things superhero, he has previously written for Movie Pilot, WhatCulture, WrestleZone and Screen Rant. A part of FanSided since 2018, you can probably find him rambling about the Marvel Cinematic Universe or reflecting on the good old days of The CW's Arrowverse. He's also an avid TV and film fan who firmly believes that Terminator 2: Judgment Day is the greatest movie of all time.

Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios' THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Photo by Jay Maidment. © 2025 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2025 MARVEL.

Fantastic Four director explains ending (and the different version of the film)

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(L-R): Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios' THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2025 MARVEL.

Fantastic Four honors Jamie Christopher and Inez Shakman: Dedication explained

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Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios' THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2025 MARVEL.

If you're ready for the next Marvel movie after Fantastic Four, we have bad news

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Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios' THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2025 MARVEL

The Fantastic Four: First Steps parents guide: Is the Marvel movie suitable for kids?

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Star Wars legend 'confirmed' for imminent return in new development

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Marvel recast: A-List star set to 'take over' iconic role in new Disney show

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The official logo for Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday.

Major Marvel star's Avengers: Doomsday return leaks unexpectedly

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Marvel to 'revive' cancelled project in a new format, reports say

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DAVID CORENSWET as Superman in DC Studios’ and Warner Bros. Pictures’ “SUPERMAN,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jessica Miglio. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. TM & © DC

All 13 Superman actors ranked from worst to best

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(L-R): The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) in Lucasfilm's THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT, exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™. All Rights Reserved.

Star Wars officially 'kills off' beloved character, confirming fans' worst fears

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The official logo for Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday.

Marvel stars pose in 'first look' at upcoming Avengers and X-Men crossover

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The official logo for Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday.

Marvel's biggest legend will reportedly return for Avengers: Doomsday

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Superman & Lois -- “A Regular Guy” -- Image Number: SML407a_0332r -- Pictured (L-R): Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane -- Photo: Colin Bentley/The CW -- © 2024 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Elizabeth Tulloch talks Superman and Lois, Krypto and Milk-Bone Superman screening

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Star Wars icon to finally 'return from the dead', reports say

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The MCU to finally introduce the Marvel character we've been longing for

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DAVID CORENSWET as Superman in DC Studios’ and Warner Bros. Pictures’ “SUPERMAN,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jessica Miglio. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. TM & © DC

The potential Kryptonite in Superman's box office performance, revealed

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