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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

The Action Philosophers in action!
Celebrating 20+ Years of Action Philosophers With Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey

CSBG celebrates over two decades of Action Philosopher goodness with an interview with Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey

Two JR Ewings, a comic book version and a TV version
Was There Really Once a Dallas Newspaper Comic Strip?

In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, learn whether there was seriously a Dallas newspaper comic strip

Doonesbury characters in front of newspapers
Was the Latest Doonesbury Comic Strip 'Banned' by Gannett-Owned Newspapers?

In a brand-new Comic Book Legends Revealed, discover whether the latest Doonesbury comic strip was "banned" by Gannett-owned newspapers

Spider-Man fights against Madame Masque
EXCLUSIVE: Spider-Man and His Allies Suffer a Major Betrayal as Gang War Concludes

Spider-Man and his allies suffer a major betrayal as Gang War concludes in this CBR exclusive preview of next week's Amazing Spider-Man #44

John Gavin depicted as James Bond
Which American Actor Was Actually Signed to Play James Bond?

In the latest Movie Legends Revealed, discover the American actor who actually signed an official studio contract to play James Bond!

Everett K. Ross had two possible inspirations
Which Sitcom Star Was Black Panther's Everett K. Ross Really Based On?

In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, find out which sitcom star Christopher Priest was inspired by to create Black Panther's Everett K. Ross

The Ultimates Doctor Doom and Avengers
Marvel Announces New Ultimates Ongoing Series

Marvel reveals the lineup for the brand-new Ultimates series as part of the all-new, all-different Ultimate Universe

Wonder Woman facing a giant glass of milk
Wonder Woman and Other Golden Age Superheroes Sure Cared a Lot About Milk

During the Golden Age, a number of superheroes, including Wonder Woman and Superboy, got caught up in plots involving...milk?!

Batman and Piggy depicted as Batman and Catwoman
Line it is Drawn: Muppets Become Superheroes

In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your suggestions for Muppets depicted as comic book superheroes

Calica shown along with the other Thundercats
Thundercats Set to Debut a Brand-New Feline Member of the Team

In next month's Thundercats #2, the hit new Dynamite series is set to add to the Thundercats mythos with a brand-new member of the team

Nate Robinson dunking over Dwight
Superman Vs. Kryptonite Became a Weird NBA Dunk Contest - Here's How

In their latest spotlight on comics showing up in outside media, CSBG shows how Superman and Kryptonite became the focus of an NBA Slam Dunk Contest

James Tynion IV with the logo for Tiny Onion
Comic Writer James Tynion IV Launches Multimedia Production Company, Tiny Onion

Superstar comic book writer, James Tynion IV, is launching his own multimedia production company called Tiny Onion

The Transformers looking at the audience
Transformers: Skybound Releases Preview of the First Story Arc's Deadly Finale

The opening arc of the red-hot Transformers series is coming to a close, and Skybound has released a preview of the deadly finale of the story

Professor Xavier leads a team of X-Men in Rise of the Power of X #2
EXCLUSIVE: Professor X's Deadly Plan Begins in Rise of the Powers of X #2

The deadly Enigma cannot discover Xavier as the X-Men's deadly plan begins in this CBR exclusive preview of next week's Rise of the Powers of X #2

A farewell to classic artist, Paul Neary
Paul Neary, Longtime DC/Marvel Artist, Former Marvel UK Editor-in-Chief, Passes Away

Paul Neary, a longtime DC and Marvel artist who also served as the Editor-in-Chief for Marvel UK two separate times, has passed away at age 74

The Punisher and Spider-Man
The Spider-Man/Punisher 'Team-Up' That Saw the Webslinger Used as a Human Shield

In their feature about comics that don't really respect their guest stars, CSBG shows the time Spider-Man was used as a human shield by the Punisher

Harley Quinn kisses Batman
That Time Harley Quinn Tried to Make Joker Jealous By Kissing...Batman!?

Just in time for Valentine's Day, see the time that Harley Quinn tried to get a reaction by the Joker by kissing...Batman!?

Thundercats
Thundercats Continues Its Roaring Success With the First Issue Headed to Second Print

Dynamite's new Thundercats series continues its sales success with the first issue selling out, and going to a second printing

Squirrel Girl getting a Valentine
Line it is Drawn: Superhero Valentine's Day Cards

In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, in honor of Valentine's Day, our artists featured superheroes on Valentine's Day cards

Spider-Man versus Molten Man, with Liz Allan in the background
Spider-Man's First Crush Disappeared From Comics for Years - Here's How She Returned

In a feature on characters returning after long absences, CSBG looks at how Spider-Man's first crush returned after years, now connected to a villain!

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