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
When Batman Fought Despero One-On-One to Save the World
One of Batman's lesser known moments of badassery took place when he faced Despero with Justice League Detroit for the fate of the world
Transformers: How Marvel UK Took Bumblebee on a Whole Other Journey to Goldbug
In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, learn how the British Transformers comic came up with its own way for Bumblebee to become Goldbug
How a Giant Fist Changed Ms. Marvel's Powers Forever
In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, discover how Adrian Alphona's take on Ms. Marvel's powers changed the official depiction of her powers
DC Pulls Controversial Content Suspected of Being Produced by Generative A.I.
DC has pulled three upcoming variant covers after allegations that the covers were produced with generative A.I.
Did Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's James Bond Parody Go Too Far?
In the latest TV Legends Revealed, find out if Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Bond parody, "Our Man Bashir," went too far for MGM
X-Men: How Did Storm Get Her Powers Back in the Comics?
In a feature about 'permanent' changes later being reversed, CSBG shows how Storm got her powers back in the comics
Characters Created to Die Are Different Than Killing Off Established Characters
In the latest general "rule" of comic books, Brian explains why killing off established characters is different than killing off your own creation
Is There a Common Marvel Device That Can Destroy Captain America's Shield?
There is a device in the Marvel Universe that can alter adamantium. Would it also work on Captain America's shield?
How Do You Follow Up the Death and Resurrection of Superman?
After killing off Superman, and then brining him back, the Superman titles kept doing major events the next two years - but how do you follow THAT?
Avengers: When Did the Wasp First Start Changing Her Costumes?
In their latest look at notable comic firsts, CSBG reveals when Wasp first started changing her costumes on a regular basis
When Peanuts Mocked Strawberry Shortcake
Charles Schulz was never cruel with Peanuts, but he could still do some sharp satire at times, and in 1986, he came for Strawberry Shortcake
How a Justice League Based on Mission: Impossible Became About Teaching Young Heroes
In a feature spotlighting how comic series often evolve, CSBG sees how Justice League Task Force went from Mission: Impossible to being a hero school
When Thor Learned That He Had a Sister, and That There Was a Tenth Norse Realm
In their latest look at notable comic book retcons. CSBG looks to see how Angela was retconned into the Marvel Universe as Thor's sister
EXCLUSIVE: Jackpot and Black Cat Are Blackmailed Into a Sticky Situation
Mary Jane and Felicia are blackmailed into pulling off a heist in a candy shop in a CBR exclusive preview of next week's Jackpot and Black Cat #2
Five Times Batman Was Hunted in a 'Most Dangerous Game' Riff
Batman writers often have the Dark Knight hunted by a bad guy in a riff on "The Most Dangerous Game." Here are five examples of this sort of thing
EXCLUSIVE: Black Sails' Luke Arnold Co-Writes Lab Press' Debut Release, Essentials
Black Sails star Luke Arnold co-wrote the Essentials, The Lab Press' debut graphic novel release, and CBR has an exclusive preview of the comic
How Silver Age Superman and Marshal Dillon From Gunsmoke Were Basically the Same
Discover the striking similarities between the most popular superhero of the 1960s and the most popular Western TV character of the same decade
Line it is Drawn: Simpsons Team-Up/Mash-Up Week
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your suggestions for comic book characters teamed up with or mashed up with Simpsons characters
When Daredevil Defeated Ultron...With a Stick?!
In their latest look at 'bad' superhero fights, CSBG spotlights the time that Daredevil defeated Ultron...with a stick?!
When Did Popeye First Gain Super-Strength From Eating Spinach?
In their latest look at notable comic firsts, CSBG reveals when Popeye first gained super-strength from eating spinach