About Brian Cronin
CBR Senior Writer Brian Cronin has been writing professionally about comic books for over fifteen years now at CBR (primarily with his “Comics Should Be Good” series of columns, including Comic Book Legends Revealed). He has written two books about comics for Penguin-Random House – Was Superman a Spy? And Other Comic Book Legends Revealed and Why Does Batman Carry Shark Repellent? And Other Amazing Comic Book Trivia! and one book, 100 Things X-Men Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, from Triumph Books. His writing has been featured at ESPN.com, the Los Angeles Times, About.com, the Huffington Post, Vulture and Gizmodo. He features legends about entertainment and sports at his website, Legends Revealed and other pop culture features at Pop Culture References. Follow him on Twitter at @Brian_Cronin and feel free to e-mail him suggestions for stories about comic books that you'd like to see featured at brianc@cbr.com!
Latest Articles
EXCLUSIVE: Spider-Man Must Make a Deal With the Devil(s) During Gang War
Spider-Man finds himself making more and more deals with devils as Gang War rages on in this CBR exclusive preview of next week's Amazing Spider-Man
CBR's Top 100 Comics of 2023: #100-76
The annual CBR tradition returns for another year, as Batman, Incredible Hulk and more are in the spotlight in the first installment.
The 24 Greatest Christmas Stories Ever Told Master List
You voted, and we counted down your picks for the 24 greatest Christmas comic book stories ever told. Here is the master list of all 24!
Archie Sundays: Celebrating Archie's Christmas Past Plus Future Archie Solicitations
In CBR's weekly Archie news and previews spotlight, revisit some classic Archie Christmas tales, plus Archie's March 2024 solicitations
A Ghost of DC Comics Past Made a Memorable Impression on Deadman at Christmas
We conclude our countdown with your pick for the greatest Christmas comic book story ever told, a touching Supergirl/Deadman tale
A Christmas Miracle Gave Batman Something He Never Has...a Silent Night
We continue to count down your picks for the greatest Christmas comic book stories with Batman receiving a Christmas miracle of a Gotham silent night!
In Their First Christmas as an Engaged Couple, Superman Let Lois Lane in on a Secret
We continue to count down your picks for the greatest Christmas comic book stories with Superman sharing a heartwarming secret with Lois Lane
Wally West's Greatest Christmas Present Was...The Flash?!
We continue to count down your picks for the greatest Christmas comic book stories with a classic Flash Christmas tale with a shocking twist ending
X-Men: At Christmastime, No One Can Hear Kitty Pryde Scream!
We continue to count down your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with an iconic X-Men tale starring Kitty Pryde alone against a demon
Deciphering the History of the Comic Book Direct Market
In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, we debunk a myth about the origins of the comic book Direct Market
Christmas in Shacktown Was an Early Prototype for Uncle Scrooge's Adventures
We continue to count down your picks for the greatest Christmas stories with a Carl Barks comic that served as a prototype Uncle Scrooge adventure
How Superman's Man of Steel Reboot Indirectly Inspired Neil Gaiman's Sandman
In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, see the surprising influence Superman's Man of Steel reboot had on Sandman's creation
Batman Is Helped by a Mysterious Sleigh in Time to Save Christmas
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with Batman being aided by a mysterious sleigh to help save Christmas
2023 Top 100 DC and Marvel Characters of All-Time Master List
We collected your votes for the greatest DC and Marvel characters of all-time and here is the master list of your picks for the Top 100!
Superman Fought One of His Rogues With the Help of...Santa Claus?!
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic tales with Superman teaming up with Santa Claus to defeat the Toyman
EXCLUSIVE: Jean Grey is a Strange Prisoner in Next Week's Immortal X-Men
Jean Grey is a prisoner in a particularly bizarre situation in this CBR exclusive preview of next week's Immortal X-Men #18
Batman: Ace the Bat-Hound Received an Award-Winning New Christmas Origin
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic tales with the new (and award-winning) Christmas origin of Ace the Bat-Hound
Spider-Man and Human Torch Start Sandman on a Path to Redemption on Christmas
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with Spider-Man and Human Torch cutting Sandman a break on Christmas
DSTLRY Announces Three New Series Launching in Spring 2024
DSTLRY has announced three new series that will launch next year, from writers Scott Snyder, James Tynion and Brian Azzarello
Line it is Drawn: Happy Holidays from the Line!
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your suggestions for comic book characters celebrating the holiday season!