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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

Batman, Spider-Man and Superman drawn by still living artists 1
What's the Oldest Batman, Superman and Spider-Man Comic Story by a Living Artist?

In the latest Comic Book Questions Answered, find out what the oldest Batman, Superman and Spider-Man comic book stories are by a living artist

Wolverine perches on a cover 1
The Wolverine Artist Who Decided the Hero Didn't Need Clothes

In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, see how a Wolverine artist decided that the hero didn't need to wear any clothes in a story

The master list of CBR's Top 100 comics of 2023 1
CBR's Top 100 Comics of 2023

The countdown is over and here is the complete master list of CBR's choices for the Top 100 comics of 2023. See if your favorite comic book made it!

Harley Quinn's orgiin is quite twisted 1
30 Years Ago, Harley Quinn's Origin Was Revealed for the First Time

A look back to 30 years ago, when Harley Quinn's origin was revealed for the first time

Archie, Betty and Veronica celebrate New Year's Eve 1
Archie Sundays: New Year's Eve Celebrations Through Archie History

In CBR's weekly Archie news and previews spotlight, revisit some classic New Year's Eve stories from Archie's history

The Flash runs into his villain, Rival 1
75 Years Ago, the Flash Ran His Final Race in His Own Comic Book Series

A look back to 75 years ago, to see the Flash's final story in his own comic book series

Doctor Strange fighting against Siseneg 1
50 Years Ago, Dr. Strange's Creative Team Pulled a Hoax to Protect a Controversial Tale

A look back to 50 years ago, for a Doctor Strange story controversial enough that the creators pulled a hoax to protect the story

The conclusion of CBR's countdown of the Top 100 comics of 2023 1
CBR's Top 100 Comics of 2023: #10-1

CBR's annual year-end comics countdown concludes, with praise for Wonder Woman, Immortal Thor, Nightwing and more

Superman and Hitman sharing a rooftop 1
25 Years Ago, Superman's Greatness Was Perfectly Explored in a Surprising Comic Book

A look back to 25 years ago, when Superman's greatness was explored in a surprising place, the pages of Hitman!

Batman and Robin (Adam West and Burt Ward) driving in the Batmobile 1
Did the Government Force Batman to Add Seat Belts to the Batmobile on TV?

In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, find out whether the U.S. government forced the 1966 Batman series to have seat belts in the Batmobile

Parker is in trouble 1
Ten Years Ago, Darwyn Cooke's Final Graphic Novel Was Released

A look back to ten years ago, when Darwyn Cooke's final Parker graphic novel, Cooke's final graphic novel period, was released

CBR's Top 100 Comics of 2023 countdown continues with #25-11 1
CBR's Top 100 Comics of 2023: #25-11

CBR's annual year-end comics countdown continues, with praise for Daredevil, Green Lantern, Ultimate Invasion and more

The CBR Top 100 comics of 2023 countdown continues with #50-26 1
CBR's Top 100 Comics of 2023: #50-26

CBR's annual year-end comics countdown continues, with praise for Fantastic Four, Detective Comics, Scarlet Witch and more

The countdown of CBR's Top 100 Comics continues with 75-51 1
CBR's Top 100 Comics of 2023: #75-51

CBR's annual year-end comics countdown continues, with praise for Avengers, Superman and Moon Knight

Kingpin and Typhoid Mary return to New York 1
EXCLUSIVE: Spider-Man Must Make a Deal With the Devil(s) During Gang War

Spider-Man finds himself making more and more deals with devils as Gang War rages on in this CBR exclusive preview of next week's Amazing Spider-Man

The beginning of the CBR Top 100 countdown 1
CBR's Top 100 Comics of 2023: #100-76

The annual CBR tradition returns for another year, as Batman, Incredible Hulk and more are in the spotlight in the first installment.

The 2023 CSBG Advent Calendar 1
The 24 Greatest Christmas Stories Ever Told Master List

You voted, and we counted down your picks for the 24 greatest Christmas comic book stories ever told. Here is the master list of all 24!

Archie surprises his parents at Christmas 1
Archie Sundays: Celebrating Archie's Christmas Past Plus Future Archie Solicitations

In CBR's weekly Archie news and previews spotlight, revisit some classic Archie Christmas tales, plus Archie's March 2024 solicitations

Supergirl meets Deadman 1
A Ghost of DC Comics Past Made a Memorable Impression on Deadman at Christmas

We conclude our countdown with your pick for the greatest Christmas comic book story ever told, a touching Supergirl/Deadman tale

Batman sings Christmas carols 1
A Christmas Miracle Gave Batman Something He Never Has...a Silent Night

We continue to count down your picks for the greatest Christmas comic book stories with Batman receiving a Christmas miracle of a Gotham silent night!

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