Comics Should Be Good
LightNews LightNews
csbg.bsky.social
Comics Should Be Good
@csbg.bsky.social
370 followers 8 following 37 posts
Comics Should Be Good (CSBG) is a series of recurring features by Brian Cronin about comic books that spotlights comic book history, with both features on the behind-the-scenes aspects of comic books and celebrations of comic books and comic book art
Posts Replies Media Videos
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
At CBR, I interviewed Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman about their excellent new series, Absolute Wonder Woman.
www.cbr.com/absolute-won...
"How Can We Change Everything Around Her and Still Get Wonder Woman Out of It?"
Absolute Wonder Woman's Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman explain how they changed everything around her while staying true to Wonder Woman
www.cbr.com
September 29, 2024 at 12:59 AM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
At CBR, I shared an exclusive preview of next week's Venom War: Spider-Man #3.
www.cbr.com/spiderman-ve...
EXCLUSIVE: Will the Venom Symbiote Make Spider-Man the New King in Black?
In a CBR exclusive preview of next week's Venom: War Spider-Man 3, we find whether the Venom merger will turn Spidey into the new King in Black
www.cbr.com
September 29, 2024 at 12:57 AM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
At CBR, I did an advance review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3, the Leonardo spotlight issue.
www.cbr.com/teenage-muta...
Leonardo Poignantly Embraces His Inner Turtle
In an exclusive advance review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3, CBR discusses the poignant Leonardo spotlight issue
www.cbr.com
September 29, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
At CBR, I reviewed X-Men #4, a clever take on the ills of social media.
www.cbr.com/x-men-4-revi...
The X-Men's Latest Enemy Is Cleverly Based on the Evils of Social Media
In a review of X-Men #4, we examine how the X-Men's latest foe is based upon the evils of social media
www.cbr.com
September 29, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
In the latest Line it is Drawn, our artists used your suggestions for Hellboy taking over classic movie posters
www.cbr.com/line-it-is-d...
September 26, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
At @poprefs, I noted the Easter Egg for the fifth episode of Only Murders in the Building Season 4, "Adaptation" (while also filling in the ones for the previous three episodes).
popculturereferences.com/what-was-the...
September 25, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
On Batman Day, in a brand-new Comic Book Questions Answered for @csbg.bsky.social, I tackle a common question, which is "Are my Batman comic books worth anything?"
www.cbr.com/what-batman-...
What Batman Comic Books Are the Most Collectible?
As we celebrate Batman's 85th anniversary on Batman Day, let us look at which Batman comics are the most collectible
www.cbr.com
September 22, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
In the latest Line it is Drawn, our artists paid tribute to James Earl Jones and John Cassaday
www.cbr.com/line-it-is-d...
Line it is Drawn: The Line Pays Tribute to James Earl Jones & John Cassaday
In the latest Line it is Drawn, our artists paid tribute to James Earl Jones and John Cassaday
www.cbr.com
September 19, 2024 at 10:03 AM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
At CBR, I interviewed Garth Ennis about his new AHOY series with Jacen Burrows, Babs, a hilarious sword and sorcery parody.
www.cbr.com/garth-ennis-...
"Her Biggest flaw is Just S***y Luck": Garth Ennis Discusses His New Barbarian Series, Babs
The second issue of Babs comes out this week from AHOY, and Babs writer Garth Ennis discussed the series, and its lead character, with CBR
www.cbr.com
September 19, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
At CBR, I reviewed Star Wars #50.
www.cbr.com/star-wars-50...
The End of This Series Was a Wonderful Love Letter to All Eras of Star Wars
In a review of Star Wars #50, we see how a conclusion of this series serves as love letter to every era of Star Wars
www.cbr.com
September 19, 2024 at 3:14 AM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
At CBR, I reviewed Transformers #12.
www.cbr.com/transformers...
The Transformers' Second Arc Has a Fantastic and Bittersweet Ending
In a review of Transformers #12, we see the outstanding, but bittersweet, ending of the second arc of this award-winning series
www.cbr.com
September 19, 2024 at 3:13 AM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
At CBR, I reviewed Uncanny X-Men #2.
www.cbr.com/uncanny-x-me...
A New X-Men Team Forms in an Engaging Introduction of Four New Mutants
In a review of this week's Uncanny X-Men #2, we see what causes a new X-Men team to form as we meet a fascinating group of new young mutants
www.cbr.com
September 19, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
dustinholland.bsky.social
The fourth and final issue of Doghead Sunset is out now!!! www.etsy.com/shop/SREMMAH...
September 15, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
Time to vote in our annual Top 100 poll! This year, you're voting for the top comic book runs of all-time!
www.cbr.com/vote-for-the...
Vote for the Top 100 Comic Book Runs of All-Time!
It's our annual top 100 poll! This year, it is time to vote on your favorite comic book runs of all-time!
www.cbr.com
September 15, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
In a brand-new Great Comic Book Detectives for @csbg.bsky.social, I determine what DC comic book appeared in the cult classic film, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.
www.cbr.com/dc-comic/hen...
What DC Comic Appeared in the Cult Classic, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?
Readers write in with comics from the past and CSBG finds the comic, like the DC comic book featured in the film, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
www.cbr.com
September 15, 2024 at 6:52 AM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
At CBR, I reviewed Wolverine #1.
www.cbr.com/wolverine-1-...
Wolverine #1 Review: Just When Wolverine Quit, They Pulled Him Back In
In a review of this week's Wolverine #1, we explore how well the issue deals with Wolverine being pulled back into being a superhero
www.cbr.com
September 15, 2024 at 6:50 AM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
In a brand-new When We First Met for @csbg.bsky.social, I look at when Harley Quinn was first confirmed as being Jewish in the DC Universe.
www.cbr.com/harley-quinn...
When Was Harley Quinn Confirmed as Being Jewish?
In their latest look at notable comic firsts, CSBG reveals when Harley Quinn was confirmed as being Jewish
www.cbr.com
September 13, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
At CBR, I wrote about the career of the late Karl Moline.
www.cbr.com/karl-moline-...
Karl Moline, Route 666 and Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Fray Co-Creator, Passes Away
Karl Moline, the acclaimed comic book artist who co-created Route 666 and Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Fray, has passed away
www.cbr.com
September 13, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
At CBR, I shared an exclusive preview of next week's X-Men #4. This is a surprisingly substantial preview!
www.cbr.com/xmen-upstart...
EXCLUSIVE: The X-Men Fight the Upstarts in a Deadly Social Media Battle
In a CBR exclusive preview of next week's X-Men #4, Beast is forced into a mission with the X-Men to stop the Upstarts' deadly social media campaign
www.cbr.com
September 13, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
At CBR, I wrote about Cable and Bishop teaming up to save the Marvel timeline in Timeslide #1 this Christmas.
www.cbr.com/xmen-cable-b...
Two of the X-Men's Most Famous Time Travelers Must Save the Marvel Timeline
Marvel's new end-of-the-year event will feature Cable and Bishop trying to save the Marvel Universe in a race through time itself
www.cbr.com
September 12, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
At CBR, I reviewed Spectacular Spider-Men #7.
www.cbr.com/spectacular-...
Peter and Miles' First Adventure as the Spectacular Spider-Men Came to a Rousing Finish
In the conclusion to the opening arc of Spectacular Spider-Men, Peter and Miles' journey through their "dreams come true" comes to a satisfying end
www.cbr.com
September 12, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
In a new I Can't Cover What I Am for @csbg.bsky.social, I look at X-Men covers where the X-Men burst out of the cover, Giant Size X-Men #1 style!
www.cbr.com/xmen-break-t...
The X-Men Love to Break Through a Hole in the Cover
In a feature spotlighting comic book covers that follow a theme, CSBG shows comic covers with the X-Men breaking through a hole in the cover
www.cbr.com
September 12, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
In a new Comic Book Legends Revealed for @csbg.bsky.social, I explain why it seemed like Marvel treated Conan the Barbarian as their own character in the 1970s.
www.cbr.com/marvel-conan...
Why Did Marvel Act Like Conan Was a Marvel Property in the 1970s?
In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, discover why it seemed like Marvel treated Conan as one of its own characters in the 1970s
www.cbr.com
September 12, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
This week, in a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your ideas for Wolverine taking over notable first issues and first appearances
www.cbr.com/line-it-is-d...
Line it is Drawn: Wolverine's 50th Anniversary Celebrates Major Firsts
This week, in a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your ideas for Wolverine taking over notable first issues and first appearances
www.cbr.com
September 12, 2024 at 3:57 AM
Reposted by Comics Should Be Good
briancronin.bsky.social
At CBR, I reviewed The Ultimates #4
www.cbr.com/ultimates-4-...
Ultimate Doom Could Be The Key to The MCU's Doctor Doom
Ultimates #4's take on its Doom could possibly reflect on how the Marvel Cinematic Universe depicts its Doom, as well
www.cbr.com
September 10, 2024 at 9:36 PM