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
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #19, an action-packed battle where Spider-Man was tested against Hellgate for the first time since their first fight (which went REALLY poorly for Spidey).
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Spider-Man Faces His Fears in an Action Masterpiece
In a CBR review of Amazing Spider-Man #19, discover what battle sends Peter Parker back to Earth for a major rematch
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February 11, 2026 at 12:57 AM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #19, an action-packed battle where Spider-Man was tested against Hellgate for the first time since their first fight (which went REALLY poorly for Spidey).
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In a brand-new Political World for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I spotlight the time that Captain America TOTALLY tore into the United States over its regime change in Latin America, its systemic racism, and its class disparities.
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Captain America Calls Out The United States (And the Internet Is Ready For It)
In a feature looking at stories from when comic books weren't political at all, CSBG sees Captain America absolutely tear into the United States
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February 11, 2026 at 12:51 AM
In a brand-new Political World for @csbg.bsky.social at @cbr.bsky.social, I spotlight the time that Captain America TOTALLY tore into the United States over its regime change in Latin America, its systemic racism, and its class disparities.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed DC KO #3, which leaned into DC's most iconic heroes and villains in a big way.
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DC's Most Iconic Heroes and Villains Take Over in DC KO #3
In a CBR review of DC KO #3, see how DC's most iconic characters take over just in time for an Absolute crossover
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February 11, 2026 at 12:38 AM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed DC KO #3, which leaned into DC's most iconic heroes and villains in a big way.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Battle Nexus #2, the first battle of the tournament featuring the Turtles, with Leonardo fighting against Shredder from the Black and White Turtles comics!
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' First Multiversal Battle Has a Shocking Result
In a CBR review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Battle Nexus #2, see the shocking result of the Turtles' first Multiversal matchup
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February 11, 2026 at 12:06 AM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Battle Nexus #2, the first battle of the tournament featuring the Turtles, with Leonardo fighting against Shredder from the Black and White Turtles comics!
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These are ten Marvel and DC books that I think were the biggest "snubs" on the CBR Top 100 of 2025.
If I had the total say, I'd have found room on the list for most of them, but there were SO MANY good books in 2025 (and we also include a lot of manga and manhwa), so these books just missed
If I had the total say, I'd have found room on the list for most of them, but there were SO MANY good books in 2025 (and we also include a lot of manga and manhwa), so these books just missed
February 10, 2026 at 1:56 AM
These are ten Marvel and DC books that I think were the biggest "snubs" on the CBR Top 100 of 2025.
If I had the total say, I'd have found room on the list for most of them, but there were SO MANY good books in 2025 (and we also include a lot of manga and manhwa), so these books just missed
If I had the total say, I'd have found room on the list for most of them, but there were SO MANY good books in 2025 (and we also include a lot of manga and manhwa), so these books just missed
Make suggestions for next week's The Line it is Drawn! Suggest comic book characters in Western themes!
February 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Make suggestions for next week's The Line it is Drawn! Suggest comic book characters in Western themes!
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your suggestions for notable new "What If...?" scenarios
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Comic Book Characters Ask 'What If?'
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your suggestions for notable new "What If...?" scenarios
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February 9, 2026 at 1:33 PM
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your suggestions for notable new "What If...?" scenarios
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed the final issue of Star Trek: Red Shirts, one of the bleakest Star Trek stories in recent memory.
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Star Trek Just Finished One Its Bleakest Stories of All-Time
In a CBR review of Star Trek: Red Shirts #5, see how the finale of this story is one of the bleakest Star Trek stories of all-time
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February 8, 2026 at 9:56 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed the final issue of Star Trek: Red Shirts, one of the bleakest Star Trek stories in recent memory.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I did an advance review of The Rocketeer: The Island #1, which comes out later this month (Do note that I wasn't told "no spoilers" for this one, so, well, I spoiled some stuff. ;) )
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The Rocketeer Reboot Soars With Some Unexpected Guest Stars
In a CBR advance review of The Rocketeer: The Island #1, learn how this thrilling new adventure ties into a lost story by The Rocketeer's creator
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February 8, 2026 at 9:53 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I did an advance review of The Rocketeer: The Island #1, which comes out later this month (Do note that I wasn't told "no spoilers" for this one, so, well, I spoiled some stuff. ;) )
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I interviewed Garth Ennis about the new volume of Babs.
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Garth Ennis Interview: Legendary Creator Digs Deep Into The Sword And Sorcery Genre
In a CBR exclusive interview with legendary comic book writer Garth Ennis, we discuss the second volume of his AHOY comic with Jacen Burrows, Babs
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February 8, 2026 at 9:48 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I interviewed Garth Ennis about the new volume of Babs.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Star Trek: Voyager - Homecoming #4, where Seven of Nine begins a surprising romance.
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Seven of Nine Finds a Borg Romance as Star Trek: Voyager Tries to Return Home
In a CBR review of Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #4, see Seven of Nine make a surprising love connection as Captain Janeway tries to save..the Borg?!
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February 8, 2026 at 9:44 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Star Trek: Voyager - Homecoming #4, where Seven of Nine begins a surprising romance.
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In a special edition of The Line it is Drawn, the Liners pay tribute to Sal Buscema by each drawing an iconic "Buscema Punch"
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The Line it is Drawn Pays Tribute to Sal Buscema
In a special edition of The Line it is Drawn, the Liners pay tribute to Sal Buscema by each drawing an iconic "Buscema Punch"
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February 2, 2026 at 5:12 PM
In a special edition of The Line it is Drawn, the Liners pay tribute to Sal Buscema by each drawing an iconic "Buscema Punch"
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When kitty cats think they are "helping" change the sheets.
February 2, 2026 at 12:50 PM
When kitty cats think they are "helping" change the sheets.
You know you listen to @ologies.bsky.social too much when the now-viral (due to Heated Rivalry) "I'll Believe in Anything" makes you think they're singing "Ologies" in the lyrics.
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Wolf Parade - I'll Believe In Anything (Official Music Video)
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January 28, 2026 at 5:16 PM
You know you listen to @ologies.bsky.social too much when the now-viral (due to Heated Rivalry) "I'll Believe in Anything" makes you think they're singing "Ologies" in the lyrics.
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For next week's The Line it is Drawn, it's comic book What If...?s! You come up with the description for an issue of What If…? (whatever comic book company you’d like) and our artists will come up with what they think the end result of that What If…? would be.
January 26, 2026 at 3:06 PM
For next week's The Line it is Drawn, it's comic book What If...?s! You come up with the description for an issue of What If…? (whatever comic book company you’d like) and our artists will come up with what they think the end result of that What If…? would be.
In a new Line it is Drawn, in honor of the new Avatar movie, see our artists draw your ideas for team-ups of comic characters and Avatar characters
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Avatar Characters Team-Up With Comic Characters
In a new Line it is Drawn, in honor of the new Avatar movie, see our artists draw your ideas for team-ups of comic characters and Avatar characters
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January 26, 2026 at 3:05 PM
In a new Line it is Drawn, in honor of the new Avatar movie, see our artists draw your ideas for team-ups of comic characters and Avatar characters
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For next week's Line it is Drawn, in honor of Avatar: Fire and Ash, suggest team-ups or mash-ups of comic book characters and Avatar characters!
January 19, 2026 at 4:41 AM
For next week's Line it is Drawn, in honor of Avatar: Fire and Ash, suggest team-ups or mash-ups of comic book characters and Avatar characters!
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, see the Muppets team-up with famous comic book characters
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Muppets Team-Up With Comic Characters
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, see the Muppets team-up with famous comic book characters
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January 19, 2026 at 4:41 AM
In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, see the Muppets team-up with famous comic book characters
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #18, as we see the dramatic effect that Spider-Man has had on Norman Osborn and J. Jonah Jameson.
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Amazing Spider-Man Shows How Spidey Has Redeemed Two of His Oldest Foes
In a CBR review of Amazing Spider-Man #18, see how Spider-Man's influence has affected two of his oldest enemies
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January 15, 2026 at 6:44 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #18, as we see the dramatic effect that Spider-Man has had on Norman Osborn and J. Jonah Jameson.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I noted that we're now celebrating the 40th anniversary of three of the greatest comic book stories of all-time.
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3 of the Greatest Comics of All Time Are Turning 40 in 2026
1986 is an iconic year for comic books, including the release of three of the greatest comic book stories of all-time
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January 15, 2026 at 6:34 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I noted that we're now celebrating the 40th anniversary of three of the greatest comic book stories of all-time.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Supernatural #3, as writer Greg Pak experiments a bit with the formula of the series.
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The Newest Supernatural Story is a Literary Thriller
In a CBR review of Supernatural #3, we look at how the latest Winchester adventure was a literary-minded thriller
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January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Supernatural #3, as writer Greg Pak experiments a bit with the formula of the series.
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At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Rick and Morty: The End #2, which saw Rick and Morty reunite while Rick is still on the run from the Multiverse.
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Rick and Morty Reunite for the End
In a CBR review of Rick and Morty: The End #2, see how Rick and Morty reunite for the end
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January 15, 2026 at 6:28 PM
At @cbr.bsky.social, I reviewed Rick and Morty: The End #2, which saw Rick and Morty reunite while Rick is still on the run from the Multiverse.
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Surprise! I decided to NOT skip 2025 for @cbr.bsky.social's Top 100 Comics of the year. Just a list, but hey, better than nothing, amiright?
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CBR's Top 100 Comics of 2025
Here is the complete master list of CBR's choices for the Top 100 comics of 2025. See if your favorite comic book made it!
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January 15, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Surprise! I decided to NOT skip 2025 for @cbr.bsky.social's Top 100 Comics of the year. Just a list, but hey, better than nothing, amiright?
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In a special brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists all drew the same thing - What if Spider-Man was a pirate?
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What If Spider-Man Was a Pirate?
In a special brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists all drew the same thing - What if Spider-Man was a pirate?
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January 12, 2026 at 4:56 PM
In a special brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists all drew the same thing - What if Spider-Man was a pirate?
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