Articles by Michael Doran, Newsarama Editor-in-Chief

I'm not just the Newsarama founder and editor-in-chief, I'm also a reader. And that reference is just a little bit older than the beginning of my Newsarama journey. I founded what would become the comic book news site in 1996, and except for a brief sojourn at Marvel Comics as its marketing and communications manager in 2003, I've been writing about new comic book titles, creative changes, and occasionally offering my perspective on important industry events and developments for the 25 years since. Despite many changes to Newsarama, my passion for the medium of comic books and the characters makes the last quarter-century (it's crazy to see that in writing) time spent doing what I love most.

Articles by: Michael Doran

Review: Hectic Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Feels 'Forced'

By Michael Doran published 20 December 19

'Rise' is best experienced by lowering expectations.

The Destiny of the Jedi Foreshadowed in Latest 'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker' Teaser

By Michael Doran published 20 November 19

"We're all in this. 'Till the end."

Marvel Studios Kevin Feige Developing a 'Star Wars' Project

By Michael Doran published 27 September 19

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is going to develop a Star Wars movie as part of Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy's plans for a new wave of Star Wars projects.

Peter Mayhew, Star Wars's Original, Iconic Chewbacca, Dies at 74

By Michael Doran published 3 May 19

Actor Peter Mayhew, Star Wars's original iconic Chewbacca, died on April 30 at 74 surrounded by his family at his North Texas home, his family announced Thursday on his Twitter.

'Avengers: Endgame': It's Epic, Surprising, Satisfying ... and Impossible to Review

By Michael Doran published 25 April 19

Newsarama's Spoiler Free Review of Avengers: Endgame. The Only Kind You Should Read ... Really.

'Captain Marvel' Review: A Fun, Worthwhile Must-See For MCU Fans

By Michael Doran published 7 March 19

We see you, Marvel Studios.

Marvel Launches New Star Wars Comic Book Series Based on Theme Park

By Michael Doran published 24 January 19

Inspired by a galaxy not so far away...

Review: 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Puts the Scoundrel Back in Han Solo

By Michael Doran published 25 May 18

Han Solo's origin story is competent if not overly compelling.

Review: 'Avengers: Infinity War'

By Michael Doran published 25 April 18

Infinity War is a Marvel comic book event on film … one of the good ones, we mean. NO SPOILERS.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Luke Skywalker

Review — 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'

By Michael Doran published 12 December 17

Mark Hamill steals the show in a master turn by newly-minted STAR WARS auteur Rian Johnson.

Sonequa Martin-Green portrays the lead role of Michael Burnham in "Star Trek: Discovery," which premieres Sept. 24, 2017.

Spock Has a Sister .. No, Really, and the New 'Star Trek: Discovery' Trailer

By Michael Doran published 23 July 17

BBC Names the First Female Doctor Who

By Michael Doran published 17 July 17

The BBC has revealed the new thirteenth - and as somewhat expected - the first female Doctor Who, actor Jodi Whittaker (Attack the Block).

Review: 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' Goes a Little Backward, but Keeps MCU Winning Streak Alive

By Michael Doran published 5 May 17

The first Guardians was that epic high school party you still talk about at reunions - this is an attempt to top that.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story..L to R: Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) and K-2SO (Alan Tudyk)..

Review: ROGUE ONE, Maybe the Best 'Star Wars Story' Ever – NO Spoilers

By Michael Doran published 13 December 16

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" is not the old comfortable shoe version of the Star Wars universe its legions of fans might expect, or even want.

‘Watchmen’: A Tale of Two Movies

By Michael Doran published 5 March 09

"Watchmen" succeeds in adapting the unadaptable, but at a price.

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