Brian Cronin
@briancronin.bsky.social
Senior writer at CBR, where I do Comics Should Be Good columns. I also do general pop culture writing at Pop Culture References, plus other legends stuff at Legends Revealed. Finally, I write sport stuff at Knickerblogger & Replacement Level Yankees Weblog
I'll be updating the winners at tonight's Critics' Choice Awards live on @cbr.bsky.social!
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The Critics' Choice Awards 2026: Full Winners List
The Critics' Choice Awards are happening live on January 4, 2026, and CBR will be updating the winners as soon as they are announced
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January 4, 2026 at 11:46 PM
I'll be updating the winners at tonight's Critics' Choice Awards live on @cbr.bsky.social!
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The time has finally come for my Betty Boop/Dagwood/Blondie erotic thriller.
January 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The time has finally come for my Betty Boop/Dagwood/Blondie erotic thriller.
One of the new cat toys I got the cats had a tiny plastic bag of catnip with it. It was not resealable. I used some of it for the toy, and I left the bag in a dish on our coffee table. Days later, Quinn found it, and rolled herself in it. It's too, too silly.
January 2, 2026 at 4:59 AM
One of the new cat toys I got the cats had a tiny plastic bag of catnip with it. It was not resealable. I used some of it for the toy, and I left the bag in a dish on our coffee table. Days later, Quinn found it, and rolled herself in it. It's too, too silly.
She was JUST crying when I made her scooch over so that I could sit down, and then she went to sleep instantly and decided to be a perfect little angel....while sitting directly on the remote, so now I can't move her.
January 1, 2026 at 11:04 AM
She was JUST crying when I made her scooch over so that I could sit down, and then she went to sleep instantly and decided to be a perfect little angel....while sitting directly on the remote, so now I can't move her.
Here is the MASTER LIST of your picks for the 100 top comic book storylines of all-time for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social!
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Top 100 Comic Book Storylines Master List
You voted and we now collect the master list of your picks for the Top 100 comic book storylines of all-time!
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January 1, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Here is the MASTER LIST of your picks for the 100 top comic book storylines of all-time for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social!
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In a brand-new Look Back for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I head to December 1950 for a shocking reveal by Batman about the Joker's past!
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Batman Revealed a Shocking Secret About the Joker 75 Years Ago
In a look back to December 1950, see one of the most shocking Batman stories of all-time, as it contained a major Joker reveal
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January 1, 2026 at 3:46 AM
In a brand-new Look Back for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I head to December 1950 for a shocking reveal by Batman about the Joker's past!
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I shared an exclusive preview of next week's Marvel: Black, White, Blood, and Guts #4, including a dark story involving Doctor Strange.
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A Classic MCU Superhero Goes on the Weirdest Killing Spree (Preview)
In a CBR exclusive preview of next week's Marvel: Black, White, Blood and Guts, see a shocking Avenger go on a killing spree!
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January 1, 2026 at 3:17 AM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I shared an exclusive preview of next week's Marvel: Black, White, Blood, and Guts #4, including a dark story involving Doctor Strange.
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In a brand-new Look Back for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I head to December 1975 for a rare improvement to Batman's origin.
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Batman's Perfect Origin Was Somehow Improved 50 Years Ago
A look back to December 1975, when Batman's perfect origin was somehow improved upon by Denny O'Neil
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January 1, 2026 at 3:15 AM
In a brand-new Look Back for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I head to December 1975 for a rare improvement to Batman's origin.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I shared an exclusive preview of next week's Amazing Spider-Man #19, as Spidey is faced with an impossible decision.
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Spider-Man Must Make an Impossible Decision Before a Climactic Battle (Preview)
In a CBR exclusive preview of next week's Amazing Spider-Man, see Spider-Man be forced to make an impossible decision before his Hellgate rematch
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January 1, 2026 at 3:13 AM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I shared an exclusive preview of next week's Amazing Spider-Man #19, as Spidey is faced with an impossible decision.
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Brand-new Look Back for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social heads to December 2000 for the launch of Ultimate X-Men.
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The X-Men Began a New Era 25 Years Ago
A look back to December 2000 for the launch of Ultimate X-Men
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January 1, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Brand-new Look Back for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social heads to December 2000 for the launch of Ultimate X-Men.
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A brand-new Look Back for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social heads to December 2015 to see how Namor paid the price for his actions in the lead up to Secret Wars.
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An MCU Superhero Paid the Ultimate Price for Their Crimes Ten Years Ago
A look back to December 2015 to see how Namor finally paid for his actions in the lead up to Secret Wars
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January 1, 2026 at 3:08 AM
A brand-new Look Back for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social heads to December 2015 to see how Namor paid the price for his actions in the lead up to Secret Wars.
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A new Look Back for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social heads to 1950 for the first time that Wonder Woman's origin was divorced from World War II.
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Wonder Woman Dropped World War II From Her Origin 75 Years Ago
A look back to 1950, when Wonder Woman's origin was revamped to eliminate references to World War II for the first time
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January 1, 2026 at 12:55 AM
A new Look Back for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social heads to 1950 for the first time that Wonder Woman's origin was divorced from World War II.
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The countdown for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social CONCLUDES of your picks for the top comic book storylines of all-time!
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Top 100 Comic Book Storylines #3-1
We conclude the count down your picks for the greatest comic book storylines of all-time as we hit the top five with 3-1!
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January 1, 2026 at 12:53 AM
The countdown for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social CONCLUDES of your picks for the top comic book storylines of all-time!
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In a new Look Back for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social , I head to 1975 for Superman taking on...Jaws?!
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Jaws Somehow Fought This Classic Superhero 50 Years Ago
In a look back to 1975, see how Superman once fought...Jaws?!
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January 1, 2026 at 12:51 AM
In a new Look Back for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social , I head to 1975 for Superman taking on...Jaws?!
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The countdown for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social of your picks for the top comic book storylines of all-time hits the top five!
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Top 100 Comic Book Storylines #6-4
We continue to count down your picks for the greatest comic book storylines of all-time as we hit the top five with 6-4!
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January 1, 2026 at 12:48 AM
The countdown for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social of your picks for the top comic book storylines of all-time hits the top five!
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The countdown for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social hits the top ten of your picks for the top comic book storylines of all-time!
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Top 100 Comic Book Storylines #10-7
We continue to count down your picks for the greatest comic book storylines of all-time with 10-7!
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December 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The countdown for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social hits the top ten of your picks for the top comic book storylines of all-time!
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A look back for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social to 1975 for the first reveal of the Punisher's origin.
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The Punisher's Perfect Origin Was Revealed 50 Years Ago
A look back to 1975, when we learned the Punisher's origin for the first time
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December 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A look back for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social to 1975 for the first reveal of the Punisher's origin.
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The countdown for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social continues with your picks for the top comic book storylines of all-time with 20-11!
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Top 100 Comic Book Storylines #20-11
We continue to count down your picks for the greatest comic book storylines of all-time with 20-11!
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December 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The countdown for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social continues with your picks for the top comic book storylines of all-time with 20-11!
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I wrote about how the current Ultimate Universe ending is a fine idea, but Marvel needs to launch ANOTHER Ultimate Universe as soon as it possibly can.
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Marvel Has to Replace the Ultimate Universe in 2026
The current Ultimate Universe ending isn't a bad thing, but Marvel needs a new Ultimate Universe up and running as soon as possible
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December 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I wrote about how the current Ultimate Universe ending is a fine idea, but Marvel needs to launch ANOTHER Ultimate Universe as soon as it possibly can.
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The countdown for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social of your picks for the top comic book storylines of all-time hits 30-21!
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Top 100 Comic Book Storylines #30-21
We continue to count down your picks for the greatest comic book storylines of all-time with 30-21!
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December 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The countdown for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social of your picks for the top comic book storylines of all-time hits 30-21!
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The countdown for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social of your picks for the top comic book storylines of all-time hits 40-31!
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Top 100 Comic Book Storylines #40-31
We continue to count down your picks for the greatest comic book storylines of all-time with 40-31!
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December 31, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The countdown for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social of your picks for the top comic book storylines of all-time hits 40-31!
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed the second issue of the Lion King series, set during Simba's youth, which introduces an intriguing group of rivals for Mufasa.
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The New Lion King Series is a Near-Perfect Take on the Classic Story
In a CBR review of The Lion King #2, we see two interesting new takes on the classic story
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December 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed the second issue of the Lion King series, set during Simba's youth, which introduces an intriguing group of rivals for Mufasa.
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The countdown for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social hits the top 50 of your picks for the top comic book storylines of all-time.
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Top 100 Comic Book Storylines #50-41
We continue to count down your picks for the great comic book storylines of all-time with #50-41!
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December 31, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The countdown for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social hits the top 50 of your picks for the top comic book storylines of all-time.
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