About Brandon Zachary
Brandon Zachary is a freelance writer and has written for CBR since 2018. He covers breakouts on comics, film, television, video games, and anime. He also conducts industry interviews, is a Rotten Tomatoes certified film critic, and knows a LOT about the X-Men. For requests, comments, or to hear one of his many pitches for What If...?, you can reach him at bs.zachary@gmail.com
Latest Articles
Lazarus Planet Quietly Teases a New Team for Red Hood
Red Hood's encounter with a new DC team potentially sets the stage for the most dangerous member of the Batman Family to get a few new allies.
25 Years Later, Armageddon Remains One of Hollywood's Most Ridiculous Movies
Michael Bay's Armageddon is a film that fully embraces excess in all forms -- and still makes the film stand out 25 years after release.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's Mabel Cadena Wants to Continue Namora's Story
Wakanda Forever's Mabel Cadena dives into the lessons she learned playing Namora and how she wants to continue exploring the character going forward.
A Classic X-Men Story Teases the Dangers of Marvel’s New Supernatural Hub
One timeline's X-Men were doomed by their initial visit to Limbo, highlighting just how dangerous Marvel's hellish realm can be.
The Joker's Latest Plot Takes a Major Cue From the Batman: Arkham Video Games
The Joker's latest ploy to deal with his counterpart takes cues from a strategy utilized by him in the Batman: Arkham video game series.
Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur: Libe Barer & Gary Anthony Williams on the Show's Passionate Production
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur stars Libe Barer & Gary Anthony Williams dive into the show's unique take on the superhero genre.
Loki Once Gave Deadpool a Thor-Sized Power Boost
Marvel's God of Mischief lived up to his name in a phenomenal way when he bestowed Deadpool with the powers of Thor, the God of Thunder.
An Underrated X-Men Ally Technically Predates Most of the Marvel Universe
The X-men have always had a large roster of characters, but one obscure fan favorite is older than most of the Marvel universe.
REVIEW: My Dad the Bounty Hunter is Netflix's Fun (If Straightforward) Answer to Mandalorian
While it may explore standard tropes, the colorful and fun nature of My Dad the Bounty Hunter elevates it beyond its genre-trappings.
Diamond White & Fred Tatasciore Discuss their Personal Performances in Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur stars Diamond White and Fred Tatasciore dive into the unique and personal elements of the new animated show.
A Surprising X-Men Veteran Became the Phoenix of His Timeline
In one Marvel timeline, the X-Men's Jean Grey never bonded with the Phoenix Force. Instead, it was another mutant who gained the power boost.
Marvel's Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur: Laurence Fishburne & Steve Loter Discuss the Show's Artistic Influences
Marvel's Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur Executive Producers Steve Loter and Laurence Fishburne discuss the show's influences and Fisburne's Beyonder.
James Gunn's New Green Lantern Show Has a Great Idea (and the Wrong Central Character)
The upcoming True Detective-style take on Green Lantern is a solid approach to the franchise -- but has the wrong lead character.
REVIEW: Hogwarts Legacy Is a Well-Built & Easy to Pick Up Exploration of the Wizarding World
Hogwarts Legacy is a successfully immersive recreation of the Wizarding World that works best when it leans into a full sense of exploration.
Red Hood's Team-Up With the Outsiders Prove He's No Batman
Red Hood's role in Batman: Legends of Gotham pairs him with the Outsiders - and highlights how different he is from the Dark Knight.
A Dangerous Batman Villain is Following in Their Father's Footsteps
Batman: Legends of Gotham reveals that a Batman villain is following in their father's footsteps - and is on the verge of repeating a dangerous plot.
Batman the Devastator: Why the Dark Knight Morphed into Doomsday
The Devastator is a dark version of Batman who transformed himself (and his entire world) into a race of Doomsdays.
X-Men Confirmed Marvel's Most Powerful Omega-Level Mutant
In Legion of X #10, the X-Men's founder, Professor X, quietly confirmed which mutant is the most powerful - at the worst possible time.
A Nightmare on Elm Street's Original Ending Might Have Prevented Any Sequels
The original ending of A Nightmare on Elm Street would have given the film a more ambiguous finale but might have made sequels less easy to make.
An X-Men Mainstay Gained Their Ultimate Weapon - and Lost it Immediately
Legion of X #10 granted a veteran member of the X-Men their ultimate weapon and hinted at the fate glimpsed for them in Sins of Sinister.