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Brian Cronin-

Brian Cronin

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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DC Announces New York Comic Con Schedule

DC has released its panels for New York Comic Con, while teasing surprise announcements and guests

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EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Octopus is Haunted by His Achievements as the Superior Spider-Man

Otto Octavius is haunted by the heights he achieved as Superior Spider-Man in this CBR exclusive preview of Superior Spider-Man Returns #1

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Superman Will Never Stop Fighting for the Power of His Dream

In their latest look at notable comic book quotes, CSBG shows Superman's vociferously explaining why he will never stop fighting for his dream

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Bryan Hitch Explains Why Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor Isn't Actually Late

Star comic book artist Bryan Hitch took to social media to explain why it is not fair to call his Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor series "late"

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DC Reveals a Major New Group of Characters in a First Look of The Flash #2

DC has released a first look at The Flash #2, showing the debut of a major new group of characters known as The Stillness

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