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Kate O'Donoghue

Author Details

Kate O'Donoghue is a writer and poet from Long Island. She recently earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Purdue University, where she now teaches courses on poetry, fiction, and comics. Her creative work has appeared or is forthcoming in The Rumpus, Pleiades, Bennington Review, Ninth Letter, The Normal School, DIAGRAM, and elsewhere.

Industry Focus

Kate has been a Robin expert since childhood, but writing comic book news for Screen Rant means she gets to fulfill her high school dream of being exactly like Lois Lane. She primarily covers DC Comics, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, and more. She has a special love for independent comics from Image, Dark Horse, and elsewhere.

Favorite Media

Recently, Kate has been loving a range of DC books, from Poison Ivy to Action Comics to the Flash. She's been diving into classic '60s Marvel, but loves the Runaways, Young Avengers, and Rainbow Rowell's She-Hulk. She's been reading Saga since its first issue. Kate's favorite Robin is Tim Drake, and she's always willing to tell you why.

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DC's New Version of Captain America Wields the Perfect Weapon (& Shield)

With a shield in hand, this unexpected DC characters has transformed into the DCU's own version of Captain America — and she's perfect for the role.

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"The Stillness": Flash Lore Expands with the First Look at His Perfect Alien Threat

In a new preview from DC, the Flash encounters a new cosmic threat for the first time. There's no telling what the Stillness will do to Wally West...

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The Justice League Strips Down For DC Swimsuit Special

Fans can check out the Justice League's "splashiest, steamiest" stripped-down summer looks in a new swimsuit special to be released this August.

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Red Robin Cosplay Is a Movie-Quality Vision of Tim Drake's Adult Persona

Tim Drake's Red Robin era was a dark time for the character — but the costume will always be iconic, as proven by a movie-ready cosplay.

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Interview: Green Lantern's Jeremy Adams Talks Hal Jordan, Sinestro, & More

Screen Rant sat down with Green Lantern writer Jeremy Adams to discuss all the mysteries plaguing Hal Jordan in his new Dawn of DC series.

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"Part of You Liked It": Nightwing Definitely Wants to Kill Batman (According to One Villain)

Nightwing's relationship with Batman has long been fraught, but Grayson's Knight Terrors dream proves he wants to take the rivalry to its bitter end.

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THE DEVIL'S CUT Promises a Bright Future for New Publisher DSTLRY (Review)

Collecting eleven stories from some of comics' top talent, new publisher DSTLRY's first outing The Devil's Cut #1 has a little something for everyone.

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Justice League's Most Unexpected Couple Is Romance Novel-Worthy in New Art

The Justice League has seen a lot of unusual romances, but this steamy cover from David Talaski proves Fire's new beau is the strangest of all.

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Interview: Phillip Kennedy Johnson Talks John Stewart in Green Lantern: War Journal

Screen Rant spoke with writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson about all things John Stewart, including the upcoming Green Lantern: War Journal #1 from DC.

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Robin Debuts His Own Vehicle - and It's Way More Fun than the Batmobile

Damian Wayne is finally reuniting with his father as part of DC's new Batman and Robin series — and it looks like he's getting a fun new car to boot.

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"Remember Mary Marvel": Shazam's Sister Finally Confronts Her Fans' Worst Fears about Her New Role

Mary Marvel briefly became Shazam's newest champion, only for Billy Batson to return to the spotlight — but Mary hasn't been totally forgotten.

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Batman and Catwoman Face Off in Official Preview of GOTHAM WAR Event

There's a new Catwoman-led regime in Gotham City, and Batman isn't happy about it. Check out DC's official preview of the upcoming Batman event.

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Wonder Woman Battles DC's Birds of Prey in Thrilling New Cover Art

Wonder Woman faces off against the newest iteration of the Birds of Prey in new cover art, cementing her status as a true outlaw in the DC Universe.

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DC's Powerful New Hero Could Be the Next Superman - If He Cared

City Boy's encounter with Superman shows DC's exciting new hero his great potential — if only he's brave enough to embrace his power to help others.

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Wonder Woman's Nubia Is Forming Her Own Justice League for Amazons Attack

Man's world beware! DC has announced Amazons Attack, a new miniseries spotlighting Wonder Woman's fierce sisters as they navigate a brand-new era.

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Only 1 DC Hero Commands the Respect of the Justice League AND the Titans

Many iconic heroes have passed through the ranks of the Justice League and the Titans, but only this hero commands the respect of both major teams.

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Supergirl Names the 1 Hero Bond She Values More Than Superman

Their complicated history may make this a shock, but Supergirl values her connection with one Kryptonian more than all others - and it's not Superman.

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The Justice League Get a Super-Cute Chibi Makeover in New Cover Art

Iconic DC characters from the Justice League (and beyond) are getting special chibi-like variant covers from artist Rose Besch this coming September.

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DC Finally Unleashes the Gotham War Batman's Nolanverse Promised

The Nolanverse movies avoided real conflict between Batman and Catwoman, but the coming Gotham War crossover will finally deliver on that promise.

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Green Lantern's New Construct Is Perfect Next Step in His Feud with Batman

The feud between Green Lantern and Batman is one of the best running gags in the DCU, and Hal Jordan's new construct takes it to the next level.

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