Ryan Smith-Staff Writer

Ryan Smith

Staff Writer

September, 2023
Horror, MCU, sci fi
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About Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him.

Author Details

Growing up, Ryan spent far too much time talking movies, reading comics, watching pro wrestling and writing folk music. Nothing much has changed in this regard, but Ryan's most prominent hobby remains discussing movies and TV. Ryan took that hobby to the next level when he started the horror movie podcast The Thriller Club on a shoestring budget, which he co-hosted with KZ Staska (of post-hardcore band Dreamwell) before they decided to place the show on hiatus. Now Ryan looks forward to sharing his love and appreciation of all things nerdy with the readers of CBR.

Industry Focus

Ryan joined CBR in September 2023 as a staff writer covering film and TV, and eventually joined the team of CBR's film critics. Now, he focuses mainly on his love for the world of comic books. 

Favorite Media

Ryan is a longtime comics fan and will never pass up the opportunity to read some of his favorites -- Saga, Paper Girls and Preacher. In the superhero realm, Ryan holds Batman, Invincible, Irredeemable, X-Men and Spider-man above all others. Some of Ryan's favorite films include To Kill A Mockingbird, There Will Be Blood, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), Knives Out and Inside Llewyn Davis. Ryan also loves Quentin Tarantino and Wes Anderson films, and is a big fan of LOST, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Severance, Fallout and several more TV series.

Latest

Rick and Daryl about to break out of Terminus in The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead Officially Returns With New Exclusive Content

Robert Kirkman's post-apocalyptic masterpiece is back with extra content for fans to devour like a walker to human flesh.

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Charlie Brown says his classic catchphrase in front of an old Peanuts comic strup
Top 10 Peanuts Comic Strips That Explore Human Anxiety, Ranked

Peanuts was more than a fun comic about Charlie Brown and the gang, it was also Charles Schulz's exploration of the human condition.

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94 Years Later, Dick Tracy Returns For A Thrilling Holiday Special

The upcoming holiday special promises to reveal more about what made the iconic detective who he is.

The Batman official screen capture featuring Robert Pattinson as Batman
It's Officially the End Of An Era For Batman

With one final release for a legendary story, the end of a fan-favorite chapter in Batman's history has officially arrived.

Peter Parker is held up by a horrifying spider's grotesque web
Marvel's Midnight Promises Even Darker Futures For Fan-Favorite Heroes

This Halloween season is starting to look a lot more horrifying for Marvel Comics.

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Hugh Jackman returns as Logan in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Marvel Officially Confirms Wolverine's New Replacement

Has the next Wolverine finally been revealed?

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The Creep emerges from a wall of skulls
Creepshow Unleashes Alien Horrors On Humanity In Terrifying New Tale

The legendary horror anthology returns with its fifth volume just in time for the spooky season.

John Jones with The Martian that lives in his head looming over him
DC's Best Comic Almost Had A Completely Different Title That Was Too Vulgar To Use

Scott Snyder fought to keep a wild name for one of DC's most fascinating modern comics.

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Storm leads the X-Men as they transition to the X-Vengers
Marvel Officially Confirms Avengers and X-Men Are Now One Team

An alt-universe concept combining Marvel's two most popular super teams will soon be official.

Emma Frost leads the Hellfire Club.
Every Emma Frost Comic Samara Weaving Is Reading, Explained

Samara Weaving is gearing up to bring Emma Frost back to the big screen, and she seems to understand the assignment.

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Cyclops leads the original X-Men
10 Best Original X-Men Comic Issues, Ranked

These are the X-Men's most important and well-written "firsts" that fans must read.

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The original X-Men when they returned in All New X-Men
63 Years Later, Marvel’s Original X-Men Comics Could Save the MCU’s Mutants

MCU's best movies tend to honor the original source material, and a new X-Men adaptation should be no different.

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Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) vs Rey (Daisy Ridley) in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker.
Star Wars Confirms Kylo Ren Will Face Brutal New Threats In Sequel Series

A ruthless Supreme Leader returns to a crumbling First Order and decimates rivals while forbidden artifacts surface.

Jean Grey leads the X-Men into battle
29 Years Later, Jean Grey's Best Fight Might Have Returned In Brand New Day

One of Brand New Day's most memorable fight scenes may have been inspired directly by one obscure comic.

The cast of The Expanse
The Expanse Officially Returns After Controversial Series Cancellation

For those who want to catch up on all the extended adventures in The Expanse universe, your time comes this year.

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Spider-Man on Frank Castle's vehicle in Spider-Man Brand New Day
How Spider-Man Officially Met THAT Character In Brand New Day

Here's how the two fan-favorite characters actually crossed paths in Marvel's comics.

The Avengers reprimand Jubilee about her role in X-Force
Marvel Officially Teases Avengers vs. X-Men Before Avengers: Doomsday

The Avengers take on fearsome mutant forces before potentially facing off on the big screen.

Wonder Man looks stunned following a phone call while his legacy versions pass behind him
The Official MCU Hype Machine Failed To Save This Troubled Series

Wonder Man Season 2 has officially been cancelled, and that leaves many wondering what's next for the character in the Marvel Comics universe.

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Mad Dog Morgan navigates tentacles and giant arms on the cover of its first issue-1
Pro Wrestling And Ancient Horror Officially Mash Up In Brand-New Graphic Novel

The Lab Press returns with a blood-soaked love letter to Lucha libre, independent wrestling and '80s action-horror classics.

Ben Tennyson prepares to transform moments before fighting his enemy Vilgax in Ben 10: Alien Force.
Star Wars and Ben 10 Officially Cross Over in a Nostalgic New Tribute

Ben 10 takes one of the most iconic images in Star Wars history and applies it to the upcoming issue in a fun callback.

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