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
Immortal X-Men Just Hinted at the Origin of the Next Mutant Crossover
A new discovery reveals that the plans of one of the X-Men's most dangerous villains might have a bigger impact on the Marvel Universe than expected.
One Version of Namora Was More Ruthless Than Her MCU 'Wakanda Forever' Counterpart
Black Panther's Namora was far more ruthless than her MCU incarnation when she was a member of Marvel's multiverse-traveling X-Men.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Sets Up Ironheart as a New Generation's Spider-Man
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever doesn't just set up Ironheart as the successor to Tony Stark, but sets her up as the MCU's new Peter Parker.
Thor's Rivalry With a Dangerous X-Men Villain Is Perfect for the MCU
Thor's comics rivalry with the X-Men villain Apocalypse might be a relatively new concept, but it could help establish mutants in the MCU.
Marvel's Most Monstrous Villain Has His Own Illuminati
Blade's partnership with an immortal monster revealed that the classic Marvel villain has his own secret society that has been around for centuries.
How Wakanda Forever's Namor Fathered a Multiversal Member of the X-Men
The multi-dimensional mutant team known as the Exiles once counted among their members the son of Namor, who was an established member of the X-Men.
One of DC's Scariest Superhero Movies Focuses on Steampunk Batman
One of the best Batman movies is the animated adaptation of Gotham by Gaslight, which dropped the Dark Knight into a full-on horror film.
REVIEW: The Bombastic Glass Onion Is a Solid, Broader Successor to Knives Out
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a bigger and more bombastic film than its predecessor -- and lives up to the first film's prestige.
Peacock's Irreverent Stars & EPs Dish on Blending Thriller & Absurdist Comedy
The stars and creatives behind Peacock's Irreverent dive into the unique tonal balancing act that gives the crime thriller a surprisingly silly side.
An X-Men Team Once Proved That Cyclops Can Easily Defeat Captain America
A multiversal team of X-Men revealed just how easily Cyclops could use his powers to bring down Captain America in a 1-on-1 fight.
Nightwing Just Introduced the Newest Super-Pet - And it was Awesome
Nightwing #98 introduced an all-new, all-different Super-Pet in the oddest way imaginable, and made an already lovable animal even more adorable.
DC's Goofiest Characters May be the Multiverse's Most Powerful Beings
The recent surge in DC's most powerful reality-warping beings highlight what makes them so powerful -- and why they can become so dangerous.
DC Vs. Vampires Just Gave the Shazam Family a Brutal (and Tragic) Ending
DC vs. Vampires takes the Shazam family down a particularly tragic road, highlighting what makes the dark take on the DC Universe so unique.
Batman's Most Tragic Enemy Has No Hope For Redemption
Mister Freeze might be Batman's most tragic foe -- but his sympathetic origin has never stopped him from being a monstrous villain.
Flash's Rogues Are Getting Their Own Take on a Recent Marvel Crossover
The Flash's rogues are going through their own version of Marvel's recent Daredevil crossover -- and it may set the stage for a new status quo.
Kyle Chandler, Chris O'Dowd & Weruche Discuss Slumberland's Stunning Visuals
Slumberland's stars Kyle Chandler, Chris O'Dowd, and Weruche Opia dive into the joys and surprises in the new dream-hopping film.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Completely Reimagines Atlantis (For the Better)
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's undersea kingdom, Talokan, is a far cry from the comics' Atlantis -- and it's all the better for it.
Slumberland Director Dishes on Highlighting Jason Momoa's Goofy Side
Slumberland's director Francis Lawrence dishes on jumping at the chance to approach a new genre and highlight Jason Momoa's goofy side.
Ironheart Isn't the Only Iron Woman Wakanda Forever Sets Up
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever introduces Riri Williams' Ironheart to the Marvel Cinematic Universe -- but she isn't the film's only Iron Woman.
The X-Men's Best Alien Allies Would be Perfect for the MCU - Here's Why
Marvel's premier team of mutants, the X-Men, have long enjoyed an alliance with a race of aliens who would be perfect for the MCU.