About Sayantan Gayen
Sayantan Gayen (he/him) is a CBR writer from India who loves good storytelling more than anything else. He loves to travel and explore new cuisines but also has a habit of gulping down his favorite foods from time to time. His power to bore people to death with Kaiju lore is only rivaled by his fixation on memes from The Lord of the Rings. He also collects action figures from his favorite franchises.
Author Details
Sayantan's love for comic books led him to CBR as a writer, and the rest is history. Since then, he has written on a variety of topics, not only to share his views but also to bring to light new knowledge on beloved franchises. He has a Master's Degree in Energy Tech., and loves playing single-player games and watching soccer in his pastime.
Industry Focus
Sayantan mostly writes about superhero comic books from DC, Marvel Comics, Image, IDW Publishing, and other indie publishers. He started his career at CBR as a comic book reviewer before expanding into other departments, writing about anime, live-action media, and movies. Currently, he is having fun delving deep into nerdy lore with articles and lists that provide readers with a new perspective.
Favorite Media
Sayantan has been a lifelong fan of DC since the day he first laid eyes on the live-action Batman '66 series as a three-year-old. However, the first comic book he ever read was Tintin: The Black Island. He is an avid consumer of books and movies. While Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo remains his favorite movie, his favorite franchises are The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Godzilla. He loves playing video games, like Batman: Arkham series, Mortal Kombat, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, God of War, and Ghost of Tsushima.
Latest Articles
REVIEW: Solo Leveling Episode 11 Goes No-Holds-Barred With Incredible Action Before the Finale
Solo Leveling's penultimate episode spices things up with an epic battle that puts Jin-woo Sung through a grueling test, full of fan service.
REVIEW: Solo Leveling Episode 10 Falters Before the Anime’s Finale
Solo Leveling's tenth episode feels like a pit stop ahead of its season finale - because little happens beyond the anime's idolizing focus on Jin-woo.
REVIEW: Solo Leveling Episode 9 Is A Real Test For Jin-woo Sung
Solo Leveling gets back into the groove with violent deaths and swashbuckling action as Jin-woo Sung finally meets his mirror image in a costly battle
REVIEW: Solo Leveling Episode 8 Feels Like a Filler Arc
Solo Leveling Episode 8 is a much-needed break from the anime's intense action, but it's little more than a dull filler episode.
REVIEW: Solo Leveling Episode 7 Starts Slow, but Wins Big
Solo Leveling Episode 7 saved its thrills for the end, but its idyllic opening gave Jin-woo the brother-sister bonding time he sorely needed.
REVIEW: Iwájú Is a Wholehearted Tale That Speaks to a Global Audience
Set in a futuristic Lagos, Iwájú celebrates the vibrant culture of Nigeria through its little characters while showing the dark side of reality.
REVIEW: Storm King Comics' Long Haul Is a Killer Road Trip
Dark & Twisted; Long Haul is a garishly bloody tale about two vengeful brothers who set out on a destructive path across the highways of America.
REVIEW: Solo Leveling's Sixth Episode Is a Brutal Awakening for Jin-Woo Sung
Jin-woo Sung fights both man and monster as Solo Leveling Episode 6 asks who is worse in an action-packed encounter with weak side plots.
REVIEW: Marvel's Giant-Size Spider-Man #1 Is Majorly Underwhelming
Marvel starts its 50th anniversary celebration with a Giant-Size Spider-Man disappointment that fails to justify either its hype or its price point.
REVIEW: Solo Leveling's Fifth Episode Takes a Changed Jin-woo to Familiar Places
Solo Leveling Episode 5 finds Jin-woo trying to keep his new skills a secret - but new characters and developments may force him into action.
REVIEW: Dragons of Wonderhatch Finale Takes Its Time To Cross the Finish Line
The Disney+ show does everything right on the technical front, but its shallow plot and weak character motivations make the finale a dull affair.
Professor Ashwatthama 3: Eat or Be Eaten Gives Indian Mythology a New Life
CBR talks with Saahil S. Sharma about his latest volume of Professor Ashwatthama, where he blends ancient lore and modernity with meticulous research.
REVIEW: Solo Leveling's Fourth Episode Is the Start of a Hero's Journey
In Solo Leveling Episode 4, Jin-woo Sung learns more about the powerful System and also about himself through some very deadly encounters.
REVIEW: Solo Leveling's Third Episode Is the Calm Before the Storm
While not a complete breather, Solo Leveling's third episode takes its time to build up to the moment that pushes Jin-woo onto his new path.
REVIEW: Review: Solo Leveling’s Second Episode Shows the Meaning of Despair
The fan-favorite webtoon enjoys its sophomore outing basking in the fiery eyes of an evil God as the lowest-ranked Jin-woo tries his utmost to survive
REVIEW: Bucchigiri?! Gets Into a Madcap Frenzy With More Punches It Throws
MAPPA's latest original anime is all about surviving high school and romancing the cutest girl while surviving the daily onslaught from delinquents.
REVIEW: Hazbin Hotel Finale Goes For Love & War
Hazbin Hotel wraps up Season 1 with a satisfying and stellar conclusion to a build-up that has been in the works since the series made landfall.
REVIEW: Badland Hunters Sends Shockwaves with Stars' Firepower
Badland Hunters opens new doors for the franchise. Here's CBR's review.
REVIEW: Metallic Rouge Celebrates Spirit of Classic Anime
Bones celebrates its 25th anniversary with Metallic Rouge: a neo-noir anime that has all the ingredients for a dystopian tale, but relies on action.
REVIEW: MAPPA's Maboroshi Makes Its Mark on the Surreal Fantasy Genre
MAPPA's answer to the Makoto Shinkai juggernaut is late, but Maboroshi is just as absorbing - while hiding behind a plot that takes forever to launch.