About Brian Cronin
CBR Senior Writer Brian Cronin has been writing professionally about comic books for over fifteen years now at CBR (primarily with his “Comics Should Be Good” series of columns, including Comic Book Legends Revealed). He has written two books about comics for Penguin-Random House – Was Superman a Spy? And Other Comic Book Legends Revealed and Why Does Batman Carry Shark Repellent? And Other Amazing Comic Book Trivia! and one book, 100 Things X-Men Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, from Triumph Books. His writing has been featured at ESPN.com, the Los Angeles Times, About.com, the Huffington Post, Vulture and Gizmodo. He features legends about entertainment and sports at his website, Legends Revealed and other pop culture features at Pop Culture References. Follow him on Twitter at @Brian_Cronin and feel free to e-mail him suggestions for stories about comic books that you'd like to see featured at brianc@cbr.com!
Latest Articles
Five Ways That Gail Simone Has Actually Impacted the World of Comics
Gail Simone's impact on the world of comics has been an important one over the years
How Does Spider-Man Deal With a Gun-Toting Santa Claus?
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with Spider-Man facing down a gun-toting...Santa Claus?!
Which Avengers Villain Attacked the Team as...Santa Claus?!
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with the Avengers facing one of their greatest foes...as Santa Claus?
EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Previews New Star Wars Character Set to Debut in Mace Windu Series
Marvel shared with CBR an exclusive preview of a new character set to debut in a Mace Windu series coming out this February
EXCLUSIVE: Spider-Man Learns the Dangers of Dr. Octopus Knowing His Secret Identity
Spider-Man faces the dangerous consequences of Doctor Octopus learning his secret identity in this CBR exclusive preview of Superior Spider-Man #2
The Justice Society Celebrates Christmas With an Unexpected Golden Age Reunion
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with the JSA having a surprising Golden Age reunion at Christmastime
Dynamic Duos: Eric Powell and Becky Cloonan Explore the Spooky Side of the Christmas Season
In the latest episode of CBR's Dynamic Duos Podcast, Eric Powell and Becky Cloonan discuss their work in Four Gathered on Christmas Eve.
Five Modern Comic Books That Are Valuable Solely Due to Their Covers
Discover five modern comic books that are valuable almost solely due to their covers
Hellboy Defeats a Demon With the Power of...Christmas Eve?!
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with the time that Hellboy was aided in a demon fight by...Christmas?
Line it is Drawn: Godzilla Takes Over Classic Comic Book Covers
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your suggestions for Godzilla crashing into classic comic book covers!
Even Darkseid Fears the Power and Might of...Santa Claus?!
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with Ty Templeton's offbeat tale starring Darkseid and...Santa Claus?
Ian Gibson, 2000 AD Star Artist, Co-Creator of Halo Jones, Passes Away at 77
Ian Gibson, longtime 2000 AD artist who co-created Halo Jones with Alan Moore, passes away at age 77
A Twisted Simpsons Parody Highlighted Hitman's Bizarre 'Santa Contract'
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with Garth Ennis and John McCrea's twisted "Santa Contract"
Archie Sundays: EXCLUSIVE Preview of Sabrina Holiday Special
In CBR's weekly Archie news and previews spotlight, see an exclusive preview of this week's Sabrina Holiday Special
Top Marvel Characters 3-1
We conclude our countdown of YOUR picks for the 50 top Marvel characters of all-time as we finish up with 3-1!
EXCLUSIVE: Miles Morales Struggles With His Friendship With the Other Spider-Man
While he is working with Spider-Man in Gang War, Miles Morales struggles with their friendship in this CBR exclusive preview
Top DC Characters 3-1
We conclude our countdown of YOUR picks for the 50 greatest DC characters of all-time as we finished up with 3-1!
EXCLUSIVE: Storm Faces Genesis Head to Head for the Fate of Arakko
Storm finally faces off head to head with Genesis for the fate of Arakko in this CBR exclusive preview of next week's X-Men Red #18
EXCLUSIVE: Full Brand-New Action Philosophers Mary Shelley Excerpt
For Fred Van Lente Day, the team behind the new Action Philosophes collection is sharing a full excerpt of the book's brand-new Mary Shelley story
Top Marvel Characters 6-4
We continue our countdown of YOUR picks for the 50 greatest Marvel characters of all-time as we hit the top five with 6-4!