Caitlin Chappell
774 articles published since December 15, 2019
About Caitlin Chappell
Caitlin Sinclair Chappell is a writer turned editor at CBR. What started as a love for comics, film and television turned into a career after graduating with honors from Lewis & Clark College. Along with her work for CBR, she edits the in-development comic series Half-Dragon, and she read her short story, "The Kabbalist and the Golem," at the 2021 National Queer Arts Festival. Beyond writing and editing, she was the Film School Director at River Way Ranch Camp and the Assistant Director on the play Famous. She can be contacted at caitlin.c@cbr.com, and her social is @comiccookbook.
Hollywood Dreams and Nightmares Celebrates Horror Icon Robert Englund
CBR talked to the heart of "Hollywood Dreams and Nightmares," Robert Englund, about being a horror icon and the impact of Freddy Krueger.
Across the Spider-Verse's Anomaly Theory Explains a Major Character's Absence
There are tons of Spider-Persons in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, but one popular character is absent, likely because they may be an anomaly.
Across the Spider-Verse Proves Miles Morales Is the Best Spider-Person
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse not only proves that Miles Morales is unlike any other Spider-Man, but it also cements him as the best Spider-Man.
Across the Spider-Verse’s Gwen Stacy May Be Preventing Her Own Tragedy
While the death of Gwen Stacy is a staple in comics, it's possible Spider-Gwen has found a way to avoid this canon event in Across the Spider-Verse.
REVIEW: Marvel Voices: Pride Issue #1 is an Unapologetic Celebration of Queer Heroes
Marvel Voices: Pride is unapologetic in its queerness and offers interesting new characters, but it lacks nuance and rushes through character origins.
Across the Spider-Verse Sets up a Mentorship Better Than Peter and Miles
While the key mentorship in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was between Miles and Peter, Across the Spider-Verse gives Gwen a complex teacher.
Death Drop: Drag Assassin Creators Dive Into Scout Comics' Drag Inspired Thriller
With Death Drop finally hitting shelves, the creators -- David Hazan and Alex Moore -- talked with CBR about Scout Comics' hitman turned drag queen.
The Blackening Is the Best Horror Movie of the Summer, & Funniest Movie of the Year So Far
The Blackening is the latest horror-comedy to hit theaters, and it's a home run, delivering the best horror movie of the summer.
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Continues the Zombie Genre’s Anticapitalist Message
Zom 100: Bucket of List of the Dead continues a popular tradition in zombie media with its condemnation of capitalism.
Before DC Pride, Jeremy Holt Wrote One of 2021's Best Science-Fiction Comics
One of the writers featured in DC Pride 2023 is Jeremy Holt, who wrote one of the best comics of the 2020s as well as several other titles.
DC Comics Has Several Perfect Ways of Introducing New Readers to Comics
While it can be confusing or intimidating to start reading comics, DC has made it easy for new readers thanks to several comic lines.
REVIEW: Power Girl Special #1 Delivers a Uniquely Human Take on the Hero
Power Girl Special Issue #1 delivers the Power Girl dream team with this vulnerable take on the superhero.
REVIEW: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Is Exactly Why We Love Superhero Films
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a must-see film that reminds audiences why we love Miles and already has fans hyped for the third film.
REVIEW: DC Pride 2023
DC Pride #1 2023 is a must-read celebration of the queer community and how these heroes support one another in the best and worst of times.
REVIEW: DC Comics' Poison Ivy Vol. 1: The Virtuous Cycle
Poison Ivy Vol 1: The Virtuous Cycle Review is not just one of DC's best titles of the 2020s, but it is also essential reading for new and old fans.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Proves Mantis Is the Team's Unsung Hero
While Mantis is not an original member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, she has become the unsung hero and heart of this family.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Delivers One of the Most Devastating Attacks in the MCU
While Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 doesn't have the biggest attack in the MCU, it does feature one of the franchise's most devastating.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3. Fixes One of Peter Quill's Biggest Hurdles
While it's a slow burn, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 finally addresses one of Star-Lord's biggest internal struggles throughout the franchise.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's Villain Is One of the Most Horrifying to Date
The High Evolutionary is the latest villain in the MCU, and this Guardians of the Galaxy 3 antagonist is one of Marvel's most sadistic and horrific.
Lifeline Comics New Anthology Rainbow Canvas Celebrates Pride Early
Lifeline Comics' latest anthology, Rainbow Canvas, launched a crowdfunding campaign, and its creators discussed their latest celebration of queer joy.