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Brian Cronin
14365 articles published since January 24, 2003
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!
Archie Mondays: There Ain't No Party Like a Riverdale Halloween Party
In CBR's weekly Archie news and previews, we spotlight another Halloween-themed Archie Digest, and the Toybox of Terror!
Mary Jane Has to Rethink Her Reasons for Calling Peter Parker 'Tiger'
In their latest look at notable comic book quotes, CSBG shows why Mary Jane was "wowed" by Peter Parker's reaction to why she calls him 'Tiger'
NYCC: Marvel Reveals Details of the Dark Future of Avengers: Twilight
Marvel released more details about Avengers: Twilight, a new series set in the future where Captain America must avenge the Age of Heroes
NYCC: Marvel Announces Vampire-Themed Crossover, 'Blood Hunt'
Marvel announces a companywide crossover, "Blood Hunt," that involves a massive vampire attack on the Marvel Universe
NYCC: Marvel Announces Creative Teams for Ultimate Spider-Man, Black Panther and X-Men
Marvel announces the creative teams for three of its new Ultimate Universe titles - Ultimate Spider-Man, Black Panther and X-Men
EXCLUSIVE: Archie Shares a First Look at Darkling #1
In a CBR exclusive first look, Archie shares an early look at the debut issue of its revamp on a classic 1980s hero, Darkling
NYCC: Johns, Meltzer, Frank, Hitch and More Form New Creator-Owned Company, Ghost Machine
Geoff Johns, Brad Meltzer and an all-star collection of superstar comic book talent are launching a new creator-owned company called Ghost Machine
Phyllis Coates, TV's First Lois Lane, Passes Away at 96
Phyllis Coates, the first actor to portray Lois Lane on the 1950s Adventures of Superman TV series, has passed away at the age of 96
EXCLUSIVE: What Happens Behind Closed Doors of Iron Man and Emma Frost's Honeymoon
See what happens between the closed doors of Tony Stark and Emma Frost's honeymoon in a CBR exclusive preview of Invincible Iron Man #11
Keith Giffen, Justice League and Legion of Super-Heroes Icon, Passes Away at 70
Keith Giffen, longtime comic book writer and artist, best known for his work on Justice League, Legion of Super-Heroes and Lobo, has died at 70
Top Ten Most Historic Comic Book #10 Issues
For 10/10, CSBG counts down the ten most historic comic book #10 issues (plus way too many honorable mentions)
EXCLUSIVE: First Look at the Return of Larry Hama's G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Larry Hama continues his historic run on G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero with this CBR Exclusive first look at November's G.I. Joe #301
Line it is Drawn: Taylor Swift Dates Famous Superheroes
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your suggestions for new superhero boyfriends for Taylor Swift
Top Five Most Apocryphal Superhero Meetings With Christopher Columbus
As you might guess, old comic books aren't the best about history. Here are the top five most apocryphal superhero meetings with Christopher Columbus
The Most-Reprinted New Yorker Cartoon Sets Sales Record for Single Panel Comic
A 1993 Peter Steiner New Yorker cartoon about a dog using the internet, the most reprinted cartoon ever, has set a single-panel auction record
John Constantine Has Something He Wants to Share With the Three Rulers of Hell
In their latest look at notable comic book quotes, CSBG shows John Constantine sharing a little something special with the three rulers of Hell
Archie Mondays: Discover the Dark Underbelly of Small Town Idyllic Riverdale
In CBR's weekly Archie news and previews, see a new horror one-shot showing the hidden underbelly of the seemingly ideal small town charm of Riverdale
Immortal X-Men Reveals Where the Missing Krakoan Mutants Are Trapped
In this week's Immortal X-Men, Marvel reveals just where the vast majority of the missing Krakoan mutants have been trapped during the Fall of X
Captain America Explains What He Represents to the American People
In their latest look at notable comic book quotes, CSBG shows Captain America explaining what he represents to the American public
Marvel Reveals the Fate of Two X-Men During Fall of X
During the Fall of X, a number of X-Men have been lost, and feared dead. In this week's issue of X-Men, the fate of two X-Men were revealed