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
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Although Marvel's new team of heroes introduced in Ultimate Universe #1 suffers a crippling casualty, this opens up exciting possibilities.
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REVIEW: DC's Batman #139
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REVIEW: Marvel's Spider-Boy #1
Marvel's Spider-Boy #1 dives into the makings of a young hero. Here's CBR's review.
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Popular TV series hinge on the equally popular "chosen one" trope that places more emphasis and importance on the protagonist.
REVIEW: Dark Horse's Giant Robot Hellboy #1
Mike Mignola's Hellboy becomes a mech in Giant Robot Hellboy #1. Here's CBR's review.
The Godzilla Franchise Is Going Through A Modern Renaissance
Thanks to upcoming film, TV and comic book projects starring the iconic kaiju monster, the Godzilla franchise is making a comeback.
A Major Artifact is Responsible for Bringing Godzilla to the DC Universe
Justice League Vs. Godzilla Vs. Kong #1 brings the kaiju creatures to the DC Universe by way of a major artifact.
10 Best Superhero Movies With Weak Protagonists
Superhero movies dominate Hollywood these days, but comics don't always translate well to screen, and some heroes don't work as film protagonists.
REVIEW: IDW's The Ministry of Compliance #1
John Ridley's latest sci-fi comic, The Ministry of Compliance, puts a unique spin on an alien invasion story. Here's CBR's review.
Tony Daniel's Edenwood Plunges The World Into A War Between Magical Factions
CBR talks with Tony S. Daniel, the mastermind behind the world of Edenwood, going in-depth into his process, the story, and his search for a colorist.
DC's New Flash Series Brings Back a Unique Young Speedster - And a Dangerous Villain
Jay Garrick: The Flash #1 spotlights the return of a unique young speedster - alongside a dangerous DC villain.
REVIEW: IDW's Dark Spaces: Dungeon #1
Snyder and Sherman are back with their Dark Spaces anthology, this time roping in three men from different walks of life, one of them a serial killer.
10 Best Kung Fu Films, Ranked
Kung Fu film stars like Jet Li, Bruce Lee, and Jackie Chan have achieved wide success, popularizing a genre that's high on physicality and drama.
31 Days of Halloween: 30 Days of Night #2
IDW Publishing's 30 Days of Night #2 remains one of the most terrifying vampire comics ever published.
REVIEW: Marvel's Capwolf & the Howling Commandos #1
Stephanie Phillips and Carlos Magno reinvent Capwolf's origin story by winding the clock back but the artwork bogs down an otherwise intriguing setup.
REVIEW: DC's Justice Society of America: Gold #1
The Justice Society of America's future looks bleak when a time-traveling enemy targets them, leaving Helena Wayne to pick up the fight alone.
31 Days of Halloween: Hellboy: The Wolves of Saint August
Hellboy's brush with Eastern European werewolves remains a memorable horror story from the Mignolaverse, a perfect treat for any spooky occasion.
31 Days Of Halloween: Night of the Ghoul #1
Scott Snyder and Francesco Francavilla teamed up to bring the oldest monster in history to the land of the living, creating a classic in the process.