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
How The Simpsons' Static Storytelling Undercuts One of its Best Golden Age Episodes
One of the best Golden Age episodes of The Simpsons -- Season 4's "Duffless" -- has a emotional ending that's undercut by the show's status quo.
The Simpsons: When Sideshow Bob Transitioned From Villain to Punchline
Sideshow Bob's Season 8 appearance in The Simpsons ended up transforming the dangerous villain into a far more goofy character.
This Season 25 Episode Could Have Been the Second Simpsons Movie
The Simpsons Season 25 episode "The War of the Art" was so thematically rich that it would have been a perfect second feature film for the family.
Marvel's Secret Wars Survivors Could Hint at the Future of the MCU
Secret Wars' lifeboat featured a handful of Marvel heroes as the survivors of the end of existence, and it could tease the MCU's version of the story.
Black Panther Shot Down Marvel's Illuminati - Only to Make His Own Years Later
Black Panther predicted long ago that the Marvel Illuminati is a bad idea -- and he was proven right, even when he led the group.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Sets up a Major Element of X-Men History
Namor's confirmed status as a mutant in Black Panther 2 -- and his new on-screen origins -- hint at how X-Men could fit into the overall MCU.
The Simpsons' Best Episode Is a Treatise on Faith, Religion & Sleeping In
The Simpsons' best episode, Season 4's "Homer the Heretic," is a fascinating exploration of the difference between religion and having faith.
How Horror Icons Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees Once Became BFFs
Friday the 13th's Jason and Halloween's Michael are usually pretty twisted -- but one sketch in Robot Chicken recast them as best friends.
Who are DC's New Golden Age Justice Society Characters?
Some of the newly teased "lost" Golden Age characters could have serious impacts on some major DC legacies in the present day.
How Marvel Turned Thanos into the Ultimate Version of the Punisher
One variant of Thanos took over the mantle of the Punisher - and did more damage to the world at large than Frank Castle ever could.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's Thunderbolts Tease, Explained
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's plot quietly sets up some dangerous power players in the MCU -- and could tease the upcoming Thunderbolts.
Dark Crisis Transforms a Surprising Villain into a Multiverse-Level Threat
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #6 officially elevates a surprising villain into a supremely powerful threat to the multiverse.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's Big Credits Reveal Could Tease a Wild Avengers Future
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has a mid-credits reveal that could alter the future of the titular nation -- and the MCU as a whole.
Slumberland's Jason Momoa & Marlow Barkley Break Down Becoming 'Bonnie & Clyde'
Slumberland's Jason Momoa and Marlow Barkley break down the joys of bringing dreams to life in Netflix's ambitious new fantasy film.
The Fabelmans: Judd Hirsch Dishes on Finding Humor in the Spielberg Drama
Judd Hirsch delves into working with Steven Spielberg in The Fabelmans and finding humor in life even when things become infuriating.
Wolverine was Just Murdered - By One of His Fellow X-Men
In Wolverine #27, the fan favorite Canadian mutant is unceremoniously murdered - and the culprit is a surprising X-Men veteran.
DC Just Introduced Damian Wayne To Batman's Parents - But How?
Damian Wayne's mysterious encounter with his long-dead grandparents perfectly showcases his growth and his true love for Batman.
Wednesday: Gwendoline Christie Calls Working with Tim Burton a 'Dream Come True'
Wednesday star Gwendoline Christie dives into how much she loves Tim Burton's work and how Headmistress Larissa Weems was a dream role for her.
Marvel's Multiverse X-Men Reveal What Happens When the Skrulls Conquer Earth
The Exiles once encountered a world where the Skrulls had actually SUCCESSFULLY taken over Earth... and used it for entertainment.
REVIEW: Transformers: EarthSpark Delivers a Fun, Younger Reimagining of the Franchise
Transformers: EarthSpark quickly finds its footing, effectively reimagining the fan-favorite franchise from a younger perspective.