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
Timeless Hints at a Terrifying Fate for an MCU Hero
Timeless #1 reveals that Kang knows the final fate of a major hero's legacy, giving one of Marvel's most powerful weapons a grim future.
Several X-Men Veterans Have Joined the Fantastic Four
Despite their usual roles within the X-Men, three major mutant heroes have actually earned their place among the Fantastic Four.
Hey Arnold! Is Nickelodeon's Darkest Show - When Seen Through Helga's Eyes
Hey Arnold!'s saddest storyline centered around the home-life drama befalling Helga Pataki, making Arnold's bully Nickelodeon's most tragic character.
One Mutant Could Connect the X-Men to the MCU’s Young Avengers
Prodigy's connections to the Young Avengers and X-Men alike could make him a key mutant to introduce into upcoming MCU storylines.
How The Simpsons 'Killed' an Unlikely Side Character - and Then Revived Him
Dr. Marvin Monroe was a minor character in the early seasons of The Simpsons who was killed off, but his later appearance threw that into question.
The X-Men Officially Brought Back a Fan-Favorite Superhero Activity
The X-Terminators quietly brings back a classic element of X-Men stories while indulging in a bit of light-hearted fun on Krakoa.
Marvel's Newest Big Bad is Targeting the Universe's Most Dangerous Villains
Timeless #1 formally introduces a new major Marvel villain - and they're gunning for some of the universe's most dangerous threats.
X-Men: A Powerful Mutant is Quitting the Team at the Worst Possible Time
A veteran member of the X-Men is seriously considering leaving the team - and depriving Krakoa of a powerful mutant during a very dangerous time.
How The Simpsons Brought a Notoriously Reclusive Author to TV
Famed author Thomas Pynchon has made multiple appearances on Fox's series The Simpsons, despite staying out of the limelight for over 60 years.
Lex Luthor Just Gave Superman His Own One More Day Moment
Superman just experienced his own version of One More Day courtesy of Lex Luthor, and it works a lot better than Spider-Man's version of the story.
Why the Plight of Theoden & Rohan Is The Lord of the Rings' Best Subplot
The subplot centering around Theoden, Eowyn, Eomer and the rest of Rohan remains one of The Lord of the Rings' strongest storylines.
Marvel's Timeless Just Teased a Dark Future for a Founding Member of the X-Men
Kang's most recent trip across the Marvel Universe reveals that a founding X-Man may be going down a dark path and the repercussions are grim.
Superman's Latest Upgrade Makes Him More Powerful Than He's Been in Years
The landmark Action Comics #1050 sees Superman receive an upgrade that makes him more powerful than he has been in years.
DC vs. Vampire's Biggest Twist Sets the Stage For a Brutal Final Battle
DC vs. Vampires #12 ends with some major victories for the heroes - but also with the undead rallying behind an even more dangerous leader.
DC Just Proved That Bizarro is Superman's Saddest Villain in Any Universe
DC Mech #6 gives Bizarro a heroic role and a grim fate, echoing the long-running trend of the reverse Superman being DC's most tragic villain.
DC is Giving Harley Quinn Her Own Across the Spider-Verse Story
Harley Quinn's latest adventure has teamed her up (and pitted her against) some of her own variants, effectively giving her a Spider-Verse.
Batman's Win/Loss Record Against Marvel Heroes, Explained
Various crossovers have highlighted how well Batman could handle Marvel heroes - and which could hold their own against the Dark Knight.
Donald Glover's Hypno-Hustler Is Perfect for a Full-blown Spider-Man Comedy
Donald Glover's upcoming Hypno-Hustler film should embrace the character's goofy comics role and produce a full-blown superhero comedy film.
Before Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer Was the Star of a Bizarre Comic
Years before he was the subject of Christopher Nolan's next film, J. Robert Oppenheimer was at the heart of a wild comic from Image Comics.
How Game of Thrones Quietly Brought Monty Python to Westeros
One of the best easter eggs in HBO's Game of Thrones was a pretty clever reference to Monty Python in an otherwise intense Season 4 episode.