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
M3GAN Could (and Should) Become the Next Terminator Franchise
M3GAN works across a lot of different tones and tenors -- suggesting it could be a modern successor to the flexible Terminator franchise.
M3GAN Isn't a Funny Horror Movie - It's a Creepy Comedy (That Actually Works)
M3GAN is less of a horror film with jokes than a comedy that embraces scares -- and this amplifies the film's plot twists and character beats.
Thanos Just Received His Most Powerful Upgrade - And Was No Match For an MCU Avenger
The Avengers' battle against the Multiversal Masters of Evil gave Thanos a powerful upgrade - and there's only one hero who can stop him.
Harrison Ford's Thunderbolts Role Could Bring Back a Forgotten MCU Love Interest
The MCU's Thunderbolts is bringing back Thunderbolt Ross, which sets up the perfect opportunity to bring back his daughter Betty for future stories.
X-Men: Cable Just Unlocked His Ultimate Form - By Embracing His Greatest Weakness
X-Men Red #10 sees Cable team up with a new mutant who transforms his long-running weakness into a surprisingly impressive upgrade.
A Simpsons Theory May Accidentally Explain How Homer Keeps His Job (It's Spite)
A Simpsons fan theory argues Mr. Burns keeps Homer Simpson employed because of his father Abe -- but it might be entirely out of spite.
The X-Men Have Gotten Revenge for a Massive Mutant Tragedy - But it Makes Them Hypocrites
The Maurader's mission into the past ends with the X-Men getting revenge for a major tragedy - at the cost of a core tenant of Krakoa.
The Avengers' Worst Doctor Doom Variant is Remixing His Oldest (And Best) Plot
Recent issues of Avengers sees the most powerful Doctor Doom variant carrying out a plan that hearkens back to his oldest schemes.
X-Men: The Most Tragic Juggernaut Variant Destroyed an Entire Marvel Universe
One timeline saw the Juggernaut defeat the original X-Men - and as a result, the entire Marvel Universe met a terrible fate.
Batman's Newest Arc Turns Two-Face & Catwoman into the Punisher and Kingpin
The new timeline introduced to Batman reinvents two of his most famous rogues into versions of Daredevil's most dangerous rivals.
How Silver Surfer Became Marvel’s Version of Doctor Who
Silver Surfer's adventures with Dawn Greenwood quietly turned the cosmic-level hero into Marvel's version of the BBC's Doctor Who.
Batman's Worst Enemies Still Have Their Humanity - And it Makes Them More Frightening
Two of Batman's most lethal enemies just showcased their humanity in surprising ways, making their more monstrous acts all the more terrifying.
The X-Men's Most Dangerous Traitor is Calling Out For Help - But No One's Listening
X-Force reveals that Colossus is trying to bring the X-Men's attention to his role as a sleeper agent - but he's being completely ignored.
Dark Knights of Steel's Big Twist Turns Batman's Butler Into - A Justice League Veteran?!
A dramatic DC timeline has revealed who's been secretly manipulating the story's central conflict - and in the process reinvents Batman's butler.
How The Simpsons Turned Neil Gaiman Into a Ridiculously Perfect Villain
One of the best guest spots in The Simpsons was Neil Gaiman, who fit perfectly into the world of Springfield while poking fun at himself.
M3GAN: Allison Williams Breaks Down the Horror/Comedy & the Terror of Furbies
M3GAN star Allison Williams breaks down why horror and comedy work so well together and her previous horrific experience with Furbies.
M3GAN: Gerard Johnstone Breaks Down the Murderous Robot's Surprising Humanity
M3GAN Director Gerard Johnstone delves into the title character's surprising humanity, his horror icons, and bringing laughs to horror stories.
M3GAN: Jason Blum & James Wan Dish on What Makes the Horror/Comedy Combo Work
M3GAN Executive Producers Jason Blum and James Wan discuss what makes horror and comedy work so well together and if M3GAN could beat Annabelle.
Vikings: Valhalla Stars Dish on Season 2's Battles, Hardships & Surprises
The stars of Vikings: Valhalla dive into the surprising directions their characters take in Season 2 and how it builds to their historical fates.
Vikings: Valhalla's Showrunner Details the Show's Approach to the Supernatural
Vikings: Valhalla Showrunner Jeb Stuart breaks down Leif's rough journey in Season 2 and how the show approaches supernatural elements.