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Kate O'Donoghue

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June, 2022
DC Comics, DSTLRY, Batman
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About Kate O'Donoghue

Kate O'Donoghue is a comics editor (and DC lead) for Screen Rant. 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 also covers independent and creator-owned comics from DSTLRY, Image, Dark Horse, and more.

Favorite Media

Recently, Kate has been loving a range of DC books, from Poison Ivy to Green Arrow 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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Comic book art: Daredevil in black and white behind a stylized image of a man in glasses split by red memories of a man with a gun.
Daredevil and Batman Writer Chip Zdarsky Spills Details About His "Dream" DSTLRY Project

ScreenRant speaks with Chip Zdarsky, fan-favorite Batman and Daredevil writer, about his new creator-owned projects at DSTLRY, including TIME WAITS.

Comic book art: A large version of Darkseid attacks Superman while holding him by the cape.
Darkseid's Deadly Anti-Superman Weapon Made One Hero Even More Dangerous

Darkseid may often be pitted against Superman, but one other unexpected character got caught in the crosshairs in the rivalry's earliest days.

Comic book art: a female US president behind the resolute desk with a massive demon next to a teddy bear dragging a bloody sack through a field.
Interview: The Creators Behind 2024's Hit Horror Comics Talk Cozy Horror, Exorcisms, and More

ScreenRant spoke with the IDW creators behind the hit comics Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees and Exorcism at 1600 Penn, talking all things horror.

Comic book art: the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles wade through green waste in a sewer.
Interview: Jason Aaron & Juan Ferreyra Take TMNT in Thrilling New Directions While Honoring the Franchise's Past

ScreenRant speaks with the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creative team about all things TMNT, from the original comic to their new storyline.

Comic book art: an older man with a mustache with his eye shattered in front of a woman in black and white with wire over her mouth.
Exclusive: New Horror Series YOU WON'T FEEL A THING by Scott Snyder & Jock Is Perfect for True Crime Fans (It Literally Turned My Stomach)

Scott Snyder and Jock forces yet again for YOU WON'T FEEL A THING from DSTLRY, a serial killer story pulled straight from a nightmare.

Comic book art: two images of a petite white blonde woman smiling and splattered with blood.
Exclusive: I Already Read James Tynion IV's New Comic THE CITY BENEATH HER FEET, & I Can't Believe How Perfectly Different It Is from His Horror Stories

Perfect for romcom AND action lovers, James Tynion IV and Elsa Charretier's new series THE CITY BENEATH HER FEET is available for pre-order now.

Comic book art: a group of children in red tones with a ocean-like visual effect over them.
Exclusive: New DSTLRY Series ENDEAVOUR Gives Comics Readers a Modern Twist on Lord of the Flies from Acclaimed Writer of HARLEY QUINN and PHOENIX

Stephanie Phillips' next DSTLRY project, this time with artist Marc Laming, takes a swing at a classic concept: a survivalist tale starring children.

Comic book art: Absolute Wonder Woman looks directly at the viewer.
"She's 100% a Witch": ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN's Creators Talk Diana's Incredibly Dark New Origin (& Costume)

Ahead of Absolute Wonder Woman #1, ScreenRant spoke with Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman about their "witchy" take on Diana's new Absolute origin.

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Comic book art: a woman, Bess Turner, dress in turn of the century style in front of a glowing plague mask.
Exclusive: Stylish Mystery ONE FOR SORROW Has Big Surprises You Won't See Coming (Review)

ScreenRant has an early review of Jamie McKelvie's first solo creator-owned project in over a decade. ONE FOR SORROW is well worth the wait.

Comic book art: an adult Trinity stands in front of the newborn Lizzie Prince.
"We Haven't Told Her Full Origin. We've Told Half of It": The Creators of Wonder Woman's Daughter Spill Details About Trinity's Origin (& What's Coming Next)

The Wonder Woman creative team, Tom King and Daniel Sampere, sat down with ScreenRant to talk all things Trinity - including Lizzie Prince's origins.

Comic book art: Superman striding forward, pulling off his dress shirt to reveal his costume.

Ahead of his weekly run on Action Comics with Clayton Henry, Mark Waid spoke with ScreenRant about Superman's journey through the Phantom Zone.

Comic book art: Robin Dick Grayson and Batman leap through Gotham.
"This Is Now Official Continuity": Mark Waid Reveals Why Batman and Robin Fans Need to Read His New YEAR ONE Series

ScreenRant spoke with legendary writer Mark Waid about all things BATMAN AND ROBIN: YEAR ONE, his new series with co-plotter and artist Chris Samnee.

Comic book art: Absolute Batman against a backdrop of blood splatter.
"This is Who Bruce Would Be Today": ABSOLUTE BATMAN Creators Explain Their All-New Origin (And Yes, That Giant Bat-Symbol)

ScreenRant spoke with Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta about their process in creating ABSOLUTE BATMAN, a completely reimagined version of Bruce Wayne.

Comic book art of the Creature Commandos next to a promo image of David Dastmalchian as Polka-Dot Man in The Suicide Squad.
"This Is the Greatest Accomplishment of My Career": David Dastmalchian Talks Moving from Screen to Page with New DC Horror Series CREATURE COMMANDOS

ScreenRant talked with David Dastmalchian about his next DC project: a comic book! DC Horror Presents: Creature Commandos #1 arrives October 2nd.

Comic book art: a Black man in yellow glasses looks somberly at a group of blurred people holding guns.
EXCLUSIVE: Compelling Sci-Fi Drama TIME WAITS Puts Heart Back in Time Travel

Check out ScreenRant's exclusive preview of TIME WAITS #1, DSTLRY's heartfelt new sci-fi drama from Chip Zdarsky, David Brothers and Marcus To.

Comic book art: Batgirl Cassandra Cain leaps forward in front of the Bat logo.
18 Years After Cancelation, DC's Deadliest Batgirl Seeks Revenge in a Brand New Solo Series

As part of DC All In, Cassandra Cain is returning to her very own ongoing BATGIRL title — this time for an adventure with her mother, Lady Shiva.

Comic book art: Black Canary screaming with her hair flying back.
New BLACK CANARY Series to Officially Declare DC Comics' Best Fighter - Ever

Black Canary goes face-to-face with Lady Shiva this fall in a new six-issue miniseries, BLACK CANARY: BEST OF THE BEST, by Tom King and Ryan Sook.

Comic book art: Linda Park West smiles in front of an image of Flash Wally West running with his head down.
The Best Punch in Flash Family History Has Been Thrown, And I'm Convinced It Won't Ever Be Beaten

Violence is rarely my favorite part of superhero comics, but I'll it it: I cheered when this Flash Family member threw the best punch. Ever.

Comic book art: Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Poison Ivy in cowboy costumes.
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS Embraces the Chaos in a Story Perfect for Fans New and Old (Review)

The Gotham City Sirens are back in town for a perfectly chaotic mystery that will delight fans of Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Catwoman this August.

Comic book art: the Absolute Universe versions of Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman glare menacingly.
DC's ABSOLUTE Universe Is Finally Official: Get the Full Story & New Creator Details Here

DC's plans for its new ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE have finally been confirmed. Screen Rant has all the details, including the first round of creative teams.

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