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
In Their First Christmas as an Engaged Couple, Superman Let Lois Lane in on a Secret
We continue to count down your picks for the greatest Christmas comic book stories with Superman sharing a heartwarming secret with Lois Lane
Wally West's Greatest Christmas Present Was...The Flash?!
We continue to count down your picks for the greatest Christmas comic book stories with a classic Flash Christmas tale with a shocking twist ending
X-Men: At Christmastime, No One Can Hear Kitty Pryde Scream!
We continue to count down your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with an iconic X-Men tale starring Kitty Pryde alone against a demon
Deciphering the History of the Comic Book Direct Market
In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, we debunk a myth about the origins of the comic book Direct Market
Christmas in Shacktown Was an Early Prototype for Uncle Scrooge's Adventures
We continue to count down your picks for the greatest Christmas stories with a Carl Barks comic that served as a prototype Uncle Scrooge adventure
How Superman's Man of Steel Reboot Indirectly Inspired Neil Gaiman's Sandman
In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, see the surprising influence Superman's Man of Steel reboot had on Sandman's creation
Batman Is Helped by a Mysterious Sleigh in Time to Save Christmas
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with Batman being aided by a mysterious sleigh to help save Christmas
2023 Top 100 DC and Marvel Characters of All-Time Master List
We collected your votes for the greatest DC and Marvel characters of all-time and here is the master list of your picks for the Top 100!
Superman Fought One of His Rogues With the Help of...Santa Claus?!
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic tales with Superman teaming up with Santa Claus to defeat the Toyman
EXCLUSIVE: Jean Grey is a Strange Prisoner in Next Week's Immortal X-Men
Jean Grey is a prisoner in a particularly bizarre situation in this CBR exclusive preview of next week's Immortal X-Men #18
The Truth Behind Midnight Cowboy's Famous 'I'm Walkin' Here' Scene
In the latest Movie Legends Revealed, find out whether the famous 'I'm Walkin' Here' scene in Midnight Cowboy was actually improvised or not.
Batman: Ace the Bat-Hound Received an Award-Winning New Christmas Origin
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic tales with the new (and award-winning) Christmas origin of Ace the Bat-Hound
Spider-Man and Human Torch Start Sandman on a Path to Redemption on Christmas
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with Spider-Man and Human Torch cutting Sandman a break on Christmas
DSTLRY Announces Three New Series Launching in Spring 2024
DSTLRY has announced three new series that will launch next year, from writers Scott Snyder, James Tynion and Brian Azzarello
Line it is Drawn: Happy Holidays from the Line!
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your suggestions for comic book characters celebrating the holiday season!
How the Hulk and the Rhino Teamed Up After a Fight...to Save Christmas?
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with Hulk and Rhino teaming up...to save Christmas?!
Archie Sundays: EXCLUSIVE - Read the Full First Chapter of Archie's Love Showdown
In CBR's weekly Archie news and previews spotlight, read an exclusive FULL first chapter of the iconic Archie story, Love Showdown
How Christmas Drove Superman and Batman to Blows
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with Batman and Superman coming to blows over...Christmas?!
Was the Green Lantern/Green Arrow Drugs Issue Also Based on a Government Request?
In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, see whether the Green Lantern/Green Arrow drug issue was also based on a government request
Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four Get Into a Christmastime Macy's Brawl
We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with Spidey and the Fantastic Four getting into a X-Mas Macy's brawl