Kelvin Childs
Contributing since November, 2016
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About Kelvin Childs
As a long-time comics fan and one-time aspiring artist, Kelvin Childs is happy to be a contributing writer for CBR. He writes stories about comic books, movies and TV shows that are chock-full of behind-the-scenes lore and stuff you didn't know about your favorite characters, programs and films. He watches most of the Arrowverse shows, enjoys DC Extended Universe and Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, and likes comics from Marvel, DC and other companies equally. He has worn different hats in his career, including features editing for Gannett News Service and Newhouse News Service, dealing with TV coverage and music coverage, movie reviews, humor columns and political commentary. He also was a freelance copy editor for BET's YSB (Young Sisters and Brothers) Magazine. Follow him on Twitter at @Kelvin_Childs
Latest Articles
20 Most Obscure Comic Book Superheroes
Every character is somebody's favorite, even if that character disappeared. Even some of the most obscure superheroes like Forbush Man have a fanbase.
Superman & Lois Boss Doesn't Think the Show's Jon Kent Is Bisexual
Superman & Lois showrunner Todd Helbing says "we're certainly not opposed" to exploring Jonathan Kent's sexuality, but the comics' story isn't theirs.
Quantum Leap Revival Series Gets Pilot Order at NBC
NBC orders a pilot for a Quantum Leap sequel, with new scientists seeking to solve the mystery of project founder Sam Beckett and his whereabouts.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Is 2021's Best Reviewed Movie
Rotten Tomatoes honors Spider-Man: No Way Home with a Golden Tomato for being the best-reviewed film of 2021 following its 93% fresh score.
Simu Liu Says Security Prevented Him From Stealing a Shang-Chi Costume Piece
The Legend of the Ten Rings star says on-set security kept a close eye on him while he wore a particularly rare part of his costume.
Jonah Hex Writer Wants an HBO Max Anthology Series
Jimmy Palmiotti, co-writer of DC's Jonah Hex comic, thinks Warner Bros. should turn it into a weekly anthology series for HBO Max.
Spider-Man Spinoff Morbius' Seventh Delay Sends New Mutants Trending
The New Mutants trends online following an announcement by Sony Pictures that the release date for Morbius has been delayed once again.
James Gunn, David Hasselhoff Have Discussed a Knight Rider Reboot
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn says he's talked to Knight Rider star David Hasselhoff "many times" about reviving the property.
Betty White's Golden Palace Co-Star Don Cheadle Shares Heartwarming Memory
Don Cheadle remembers Betty White's "overflowing generosity" in the way she quietly solved a technical problem on The Golden Girls spinoff's set.
Thor Screenwriter Declares a Surprising Flash Character Worthy of Lifting Mjolnir
Screenwriter Zack Stentz, who wrote for both 2011's Thor and The CW's The Flash, says there is one Arrowverse character worthy of Thor's hammer.
Hulk #1 Sells for an Incredible $490K
A collector buys a rare, Very Fine/Near Mint 9.0-graded copy of The Incredible Hulk #1, making it the most expensive copy of that issue ever sold.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Webs Up Another Spectacular Box Office Milestone
Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures' Spider-Man: No Way Home becomes the latter studio's first film to clear a $500 million domestic box office take.
Former Fox Exec Admits Raimi's Spider-Man 'Topped' the Original X-Men Film
Former Fox executive Tom Rothman says 2002's Spider-Man from rival company Sony topped his studio's X-Men film.
Matthew Vaughn Explains Why Batman v Superman Shouldn't Have Been Made
Director Matthew Vaughn, who had hoped to make the Man of Steel sequel Batman v Superman, says the tones of the two characters weren't a good fit.
Quidditch Leagues Plan Name Changes Due to JK Rowling Anti-Trans Comments
US Quidditch and Major League Quidditch plan to change the sport's name to separate from Harry Potter author JK Rowling's transphobic beliefs.
Iron Fist's Jessica Henwick Is Ready to Bring Colleen Wing Into the MCU
Jessica Henwick, who played Colleen Wing on Iron Fist and The Defenders, says she'd love to revisit the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
No, Malcolm in the Middle's Frankie Muniz Didn't Lose His Memory of Being on the Show
Frankie Muniz debunks rumors saying he has no memory of Malcolm in the Middle, saying the stories began during his time on Dancing with the Stars.
The Punisher's Jon Bernthal Once Smacked Tom Holland in the Face
Spider-Man: No Way Home star Tom Holland said Jon Bernthal of The Punisher once helped him prep for a scene with a surprise smack in the face.
Sabrina's Kiernan Shipka Explains How Riverdale Role Is in Chilling Adventures Continuity
Even though Sabrina died at the end of her Netflix series, actor Kiernan Shipka says she can be on Riverdale because she wasn't done living life.
Saved by the Bell Reboot Boss Explains THAT College Years Flashback
Saved by the Bell co-showrunner Franco Bario explains the Season 2 finale's continuity-bending College Years flashback.