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
Why was an Adventure Time Episode Forced to Become About Soup?
In the latest TV Legends Revealed, see how a classic Adventure Time episode was forced to change its plot to be about...soup?!
When Did Batman's Rogues First Show Up in Other Superheroes' Comics?
In their latest look at notable comic firsts, CSBG reveals when Batman's most notable rogues first appeared in non-Batman comic book titles.
Marvel Had a Retroactive Reunion of Captain America and the Human Torch
In their spotlight on interesting shared comic universe continuity, CSBG shows how Captain America and Human Torch had a retroactive reunion
Five Times DC Superheroes Were Sucked Into Video Games
DC's superheroes surprisingly find themselves sucked into video games more frequently than you would expect
The Six Million Dollar...Superman?! Action Comics #1 Sets Sales Record at Auction
A copy of Superman's first appearance in Action Comics #1 set a new sales record for a single comic book, selling for $6 million at auction
How Crisis on Infinite Earths Scattered Batman's Supporting Cast
In a feature spotlighting instances of supporting cast members being sent to comic limbo, CSBG looks at what Crisis did to Batman's supporting cast
When Did Iron Man's Avengers Teammates Learn His Secret Identity?
When did Iron Man's Avengers teammates discover that he was secretly Tony Stark in the comic books?
Marvel Shares a Look at Uncanny X-Men
Marvel shared a look at David Marquez's upcoming Uncanny X-Men run with Gail Simone, as Marquez also shared Rogue and Gambit concept art
EXCLUSIVE: X-Men '97 Continues Its Comic Return With the Most 1990s Villain Ever
Marvel's comic book series based on the X-Men '97 cartoon continues its run with the X-Men facing off against the most 1990s X-villain
When Superman's Editor Called Out The Twilight Zone for Ripping Off Bizarro World
In their latest look at weird Silver Age letters to the Superman editor, CSBG shows a time the editor called out Twilight Zone for ripping off Bizarro
How Avengers: Endgame's Most Epic Moment Was a Major Comic Moment, as Well
In their latest look at comic origins of film plots, CSBG explains why Steve Rogers lifting Thor's hammer was a major comic book moment, as well
Comic Book Character History Goes Way Past Your Headcanon
Having a headcanon for characters is totally fine, but you have to acknowledge that their histories go beyond the stories you would prefer to count
Uncanny X-Men to Introduce Four New Mutants to the Series
In a recent convention appearance discussing her Uncanny X-Men run, Gail Simone revealed she will be introducing four new mutants in the series
Can Captain America's Shield Cut Through Wolverine's Claws?
Captain America's shield is one of the most indestructible objects in the Marvel Universe, but can it cut through Wolverine's claws?
How Did Wonder Woman Recover Her Eyesight After Blinding Herself?
In a feature about 'permanent' changes later being reversed, CSBG shows how Wonder Woman recovered her eyesight after intentionally blinding herself
When Did Snoopy Become Charlie Brown's Dog?
In their latest look at notable comic book firsts, CSBG reveals the surprisingly long time before Snoopy was first revealed to be Charlie Brown's dog
That Time the Thing Protested the Hulk Having a TV Series
In their latest look at comics referencing other comics (or media), CSBG looks at the Thing's protest over the Hulk getting a TV series
Did DC Have an Unpublished Siegel/Shuster Superman Story Redrawn?
In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, see how an unpublished Siegel/Shuster Superman story was redrawn and published by DC
Line it is Drawn: Godzilla vs. Kong vs...Comic Book Characters?
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your suggestions for comic book characters taking on King Kong and/or Godzilla
Mark D. 'M.D.' Bright, Longtime DC and Marvel Artist, Passes Away at Age 68
Mark "M.D." Bright, longtime Marvel and DC artist who also co-created Quantum and Woody, has passed away at the age of 68