About Brandon Zachary
Brandon Zachary is a Senior Writer with Comic Book Resources 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
Futurama's Amazon Prime Parody Highlights the Best & Worst of the Sci-Fi Comedy
Futurama's latest episode highlights its character-driven strengths -- but showcases how the show still struggles with specific cultural satire.
This Is Akira Kurosawa's Most Visually Stunning Horror Film
Akira Kurosawa's Dreams is a haunting anthology film that never fully tips its hand, using demons, ghosts, and nuclear fallout to terrify audiences.
Metalocalypse's Finale Reveals the Show's True Themes (Amidst Some Awesome Rock)
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar is as violent, silly, and epic as fans were hoping for, but it also highlights the show's true underlining themes.
How the X-Men's Greatest Traitor Saved an Entire Mutant Team
In Fall of X, a powerful X-Men veteran reveals themselves as their greatest traitor - saving an entire mutant team in the process.
REVIEW: Immortals of Aveum Brings Magic Chaos to the First-Person Shooter
Immortals of Aveum works best when it brings a colorful and chaotic edge to the first-person shooter genre. Here's CBR's review.
Marvel Reveals More Surprising Connections Between Thor and the X-Men
New Thor and X-Men titles have both reinforced the connection between their corners of the universe, setting up more crossover in Fall of X.
X-Men Reveal What If Jean Grey Became Like Magneto – And it's Horrifying
Jean Grey #1 reveals a grim potential timeline where Jean accepted a darker path to heroics -- and how it would have doomed the X-Men.
Mortal Kombat 1: Lead Designer Derek Kirtzic Breaks Down Designing Fatalities
NetherRealm Lead Designer Derek Kirtzic discusses Mortal Kombat's new mechanics and how the team develops fatalities.
How Blue Beetle's Lore Teases Could Help Flesh Out James Gunn's DCU
Blue Beetle's focus on legacy -- and its apparent connection to the DCU -- could help make that idea a core element of DC's cinematic future.
The Simpsons, Futurama, & Disenchanted: Matt Groening's Shows Share This Central Theme
The Simpsons, Futurama, and Disenchantment all share a central thematic theme about the flaws of those in power.
The Afterparty Director Eric Appel Breaks Down the Series' Most Dramatic Episode
The Afterparty's Eric Appel reflects on Weird, Ken Jeong, and how he embraced a stripped-down approach to filmmaking for "Feng."
REVIEW: Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is Exactly What Fans Have Been Waiting For
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is an absolute blast, a largely customizable adventure that challenges players in the best kind of way.
Harley Quinn May Be DC's Fourth Pillar, But She Doesn't Want to Be
Harley Quinn's evolution as her own woman over the years has made her a pillar of DC Comics... and it's one of her quietest, deadliest fears.
Blue Beetle's Best Addition to Jaime Reyes' Life Should Come to DC Comics
Blue Beetle's uncle Rudy is a fun addition to his supporting cast -- and would make an ideal character to bring from the film into the comics.
DC Sets Up a Surprising Batman Rogue as the Publisher's Scariest Villain
The Penguin's surprisingly grounded elements and his vicious side make Gotham's avian crimelord feel dangerous in his many modern incarnations.
Mortal Kombat 1: MK Co-Creator Ed Boon Reveals What Makes The Series So Enduring
Mortal Kombat Co-Creator Ed Boon sat down with CBR to talk Mortal Kombat 1's biggest changes and how the franchise has endured for thirty years.
Why Dark Knights of Steel Needs a Sequel, ASAP
Dark Knights of Steel has just ended on a strong note but sets up an exciting enough future to easily justify a follow-up.
Jeff Bergman on Bugs Bunny, Mel Blanc, and Looney Legends
Voice actor Jeff Bergman looks back on the legacy of Mel Blanc and breaks down the great difference between Bugs and Daffy.
Little Nightmares III Lets Players Co-Op Their Way Through Ethereal Horror
Bandai Namco and Supermassive are bringing horror fans back into a realm of surprising beauty and tense horror with the co-op Little Nightmares III.
Director Jake Schreier Breaks Down BEEF's Dramatic Beats & Teases a "Unique" MCU Entry With Thunderbolts
Director Jake Schreier discusses BEEF's tonal balancing act, Steven Yeun's unique skills as an actor, and his MCU debut with Thunderbolts.