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
Does anyone know why Veteran's Day was briefly moved from November 11th to the fourth Monday in October when the government moved to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act?
Anyone have any idea?
Anyone have any idea?
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Does anyone know why Veteran's Day was briefly moved from November 11th to the fourth Monday in October when the government moved to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act?
Anyone have any idea?
Anyone have any idea?
For next week's Line it is Drawn, let's get wicked, and suggest comic book/Wicked mash-ups and team-ups!
November 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
For next week's Line it is Drawn, let's get wicked, and suggest comic book/Wicked mash-ups and team-ups!
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, see our artists draw your suggestions for comic book characters as fairy tale characters
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Iconic Comic Book Characters Get a Fairy Tale Makeover
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, see our artists draw your suggestions for comic book characters as fairy tale characters
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November 10, 2025 at 3:55 AM
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, see our artists draw your suggestions for comic book characters as fairy tale characters
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Back in the early days of Ant-Man, his method of getting around town was to literally CATAPULT himself, and then command ants to cushion his fall with their bodies.
Amusingly, though, sometimes he would miscalculate, and it was just up to ant ingenuity to keep Hank from splattering against a wall.
Amusingly, though, sometimes he would miscalculate, and it was just up to ant ingenuity to keep Hank from splattering against a wall.
November 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Back in the early days of Ant-Man, his method of getting around town was to literally CATAPULT himself, and then command ants to cushion his fall with their bodies.
Amusingly, though, sometimes he would miscalculate, and it was just up to ant ingenuity to keep Hank from splattering against a wall.
Amusingly, though, sometimes he would miscalculate, and it was just up to ant ingenuity to keep Hank from splattering against a wall.
I adore that our first introduction to Commissioner Gordon and Bruce Wayne was the two of them hanging out and then, when Gordon hears about a crime, he tells his buddy… See more
November 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I adore that our first introduction to Commissioner Gordon and Bruce Wayne was the two of them hanging out and then, when Gordon hears about a crime, he tells his buddy… See more
New concept. The Pop Culture Peter Principle, where you just continue to heap praise on to a project until it hits a point where it cannot sustain all the praise. Scream can't just be a very good horror movie, it has to have SAVED THE HORROR GENRE.
November 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
New concept. The Pop Culture Peter Principle, where you just continue to heap praise on to a project until it hits a point where it cannot sustain all the praise. Scream can't just be a very good horror movie, it has to have SAVED THE HORROR GENRE.
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed the first issue of @straczynski.bsky.social's compelling spotlight on Spider-Man's college years.
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Amazing Spider-Man: Torn Plays Off the Promise of 1960s Spider-Man Comics
In a CBR review of Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1, see how J. Michael Straczynski pays off the promise of the 1960s Spider-Man stories
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November 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed the first issue of @straczynski.bsky.social's compelling spotlight on Spider-Man's college years.
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In a new Provide Some Answers for @cbsg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I show how the Enterprise's five year mission ended in Star Trek.
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Star Trek: How the Original Series' 5-Year Mission Came to an End
The original Star Trek series boldly referenced a five-year mission, but we only saw the first three years on the TV series. How did the mission end?
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November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In a new Provide Some Answers for @cbsg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I show how the Enterprise's five year mission ended in Star Trek.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Amazing X-Men #1, which sees the X-Men at war with Wolverine ten years in the future.
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The X-Men Are At War With Wolverine in Amazing X-Men #1
In a CBR review of Amazing X-Men #1, learn how Wolverine has been turned into the X-Men's deadliest foe ten years into the future
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November 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Amazing X-Men #1, which sees the X-Men at war with Wolverine ten years in the future.
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At @poprefs.bsky.social, I collected all of the opening title Easter Eggs for Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building!
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All Ten of the Only Murders In The Building Season 5 Opening Title Easter Eggs
The openings of each episode of Only Murders in the Building all have Easter Eggs. Here are all ten of them for Season 5!
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November 6, 2025 at 4:44 AM
At @poprefs.bsky.social, I collected all of the opening title Easter Eggs for Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building!
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At @poprefs.bsky.social, I wanted to know who you think is the best TV character that you surprisingly didn't miss when they left a TV series that you enjoyed.
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Who is the Best TV Character Who You Surprisingly Didn't Miss After They Left a TV Series?
In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know who was the best TV character you surprisingly didn't miss after they left a TV series.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:33 AM
At @poprefs.bsky.social, I wanted to know who you think is the best TV character that you surprisingly didn't miss when they left a TV series that you enjoyed.
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In a new Comic Book Legends Revealed for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I look at the real reason why an iconic member of the X-Men couldn't enter the gates of Krakoa.
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Krakoa's Baffling Rejection: One X-Man Denied Entry
In a brand-new Comic Book Legends Revealed, discover why an iconic X-Men member couldn't enter the gateways of Krakoa
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November 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
In a new Comic Book Legends Revealed for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I look at the real reason why an iconic member of the X-Men couldn't enter the gates of Krakoa.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Spider-Man '94 #2, which continued its clever take on the Spider-Man Animated Series universe mixed with classic Spider-Man comics.
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Spider-Man '94 Continues to Put Clever Animated Series Spins on Classic Spidey Villains
In a CBR review of Spider-Man '94 #2, see how the series continues to put a clever animated series spin on some classic (and less classic) Spidey foes
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November 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Spider-Man '94 #2, which continued its clever take on the Spider-Man Animated Series universe mixed with classic Spider-Man comics.
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In a brand-new Beg, Steal or Borrow for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I look at how a Captain Kirk romance was forced to be dropped by Paramount.
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Captain Kirk's Forbidden Star Trek Romance
Captain Kirk had a notable love interest who became a major Star Trek character...until the higher-ups abruptly insisted that she be dropped
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November 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
In a brand-new Beg, Steal or Borrow for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I look at how a Captain Kirk romance was forced to be dropped by Paramount.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #14, which sees the new Spider-Man deal with the impact of Spider-Man's heroic legacy.
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The New Spider-Man Confronts the Man Who Stole Peter Parker's Identity in Amazing Spider-Man #14
In a CBR review of Amazing Spider-Man #14, see how the new Spider-Man deals with the fake Peter Parker and the new feelings of being a hero
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November 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #14, which sees the new Spider-Man deal with the impact of Spider-Man's heroic legacy.
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At @poprefs.bsky.social, I share the opening title easter egg for the Season 5 finale of Only Murders in the Building.
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What Was the Opening Title Easter Egg in Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Finale, “The House Always Wins”?
Brian shares the opening title Easter Eggs from the finale of the fifth season of the hit Hulu TV series, Only Murders in the Building, “The House Always Wins.”
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November 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
At @poprefs.bsky.social, I share the opening title easter egg for the Season 5 finale of Only Murders in the Building.
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In a new When We First Met for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I look at when the Superman/Lois Lane/Clark Kent love triangle began (it was early, but not as early as you might think).
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The Biggest Misconception About Superman and Lois Lane's Romantic Relationship
Superman, Clark Kent, and Lois Lane is one of the world's most famous love triangles...but when did it actually start in the comics?
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November 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM
In a new When We First Met for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I look at when the Superman/Lois Lane/Clark Kent love triangle began (it was early, but not as early as you might think).
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed X-Men: Age of Revelation Overture #1, where the saddest thing is just how many former heroes were willing to throw in with the new fascist head of mutants.
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The Darkest Truth in X-Men: Age of Revelation Overture #1 is How Many Heroes Ultimately Side With the Evil in Power
In a CBR review of X-Men: Age of Revelation Overture #1, see how the darkest realization is how many X-Men are willing to turn on the world
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November 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed X-Men: Age of Revelation Overture #1, where the saddest thing is just how many former heroes were willing to throw in with the new fascist head of mutants.
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In a new Comic Book Legends Revealed for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I show which X-Men member was almost turned into Storm and Black Panther's daughter (and yes, it would involve having her ethnicity changed...yeah).
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This Fan-Favorite X-Men Almost Became Black Panther and Storm's Daughter (Until This Happened)
In a brand-new Comic Book Legends Revealed, discover which popular member of the X-Men was nearly turned into Black Panther and Storm's daughter!
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November 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
In a new Comic Book Legends Revealed for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I show which X-Men member was almost turned into Storm and Black Panther's daughter (and yes, it would involve having her ethnicity changed...yeah).
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed the second issue of Punisher: Red Band, as we see how the Kingpin is controlling the Punisher.
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The Kingpin and Frank Castle Make an Unlikely Dynamic Duo in Punisher: Red Band #2
In a CBR review of Punisher: Red Band #2, see how the Kingpin is forcing the Punisher to work with him in a twisted dynamic duo
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November 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed the second issue of Punisher: Red Band, as we see how the Kingpin is controlling the Punisher.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Absolute Batman #13, which saw the debut of Catwoman...and ANOTHER major Bat-universe character.
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Absolute Catwoman's Debut Wasn't the Most Shocking Debut in Absolute Batman #13
In a CBR review of Absolute Batman #13, see how the stunning debut of Absolute Catwoman is not the most shocking debut in the issue
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November 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Absolute Batman #13, which saw the debut of Catwoman...and ANOTHER major Bat-universe character.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #13, which saw Spider-Man form a fascinating new team of cosmic characters.
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Spider-Man Pulls Off a Space Heist With His New Cosmic Friends in Amazing Spider-Man #13
In a CBR review of Amazing Spider-Man #13, we see Spider-Man's new cosmic friends in action as they try to return the prisoners home
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November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #13, which saw Spider-Man form a fascinating new team of cosmic characters.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed DC KO #1, an over-the-top crossover event that has a cool central heart to the story.
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DC KO #1 is an Explosive and Shocking Comic That Will Change the DC Universe Forever
In a CBR review of DC KO #1, see how this shocking and explosive comic book alters heroes and the DC Universe for good (or bad)
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November 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed DC KO #1, an over-the-top crossover event that has a cool central heart to the story.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Star Trek: Red Shirts #3, a fun (and a bit twisted) look at Star Trek lore.
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Star Trek: Red Shirts #3 Keeps Finding Messed-Up Ways to Kill Off Its Characters
In a CBR review of Star Trek: Red Shirts #3, see how the heroic security officers deal with their deadly mission (Here's a hint. Many of them die)
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November 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Star Trek: Red Shirts #3, a fun (and a bit twisted) look at Star Trek lore.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Absolute Evil #1, a major change in the Absolute Universe.
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The Deadliest Villains Reshape the Absolute Universe in Absolute Evil #1
In a CBR review of Absolute Evil #1, see how the deadliest villains join forces to help reshape the Absolute Universe
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November 4, 2025 at 5:04 AM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Absolute Evil #1, a major change in the Absolute Universe.
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