Kiel Phegley

News Editor

Chicago, IL

Flint, MI

What it is. My name is Kiel and under the banner of CBR "News Editor" I assign out interviews and features to the reporting crew, write a bunch of stuff about cons and what not, talk to Tom Brevoort on the phone and wear neck ties frequently in public.

Before I worked for CBR, I was a staff writer at something called Wizard Magazine that used to be around comic shops and stuff. Despite what you may have heard from others, there about a zillion radical and smart people who worked at that place – way too many to name in one bio. So for now, I'll note that two of the bestest are Marvel.com Associate Editor Ben Morse and DC Editor Rickey Purdin who blog with me at The Cool Kids Table.

Aside from the comics stuff, I'm somewhat diligently pursuing a masters degree in writing for children. I live in Chicago now but originally hail from the hardest working town in America: Flint, Michigan. If you ever meet me, remember that I give great high fives.

Holla.

FIRST COMIC: It's a toss up between "Batman" #436 and "Web of Spider-Man" Annual #4. I bought them both in the same summer, and liked Batman WAY better is all I can recall.

FAVORITE CHARACTER: Tim Drake, Bleu L. Finnegan, Jack Knight, Scott Pilgrim

Articles By Kiel Phegley

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"Watchmen" HeroClix On Their Way

Fri, February 12th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books

WizKids/NECA announce a new collector's set for their superhero tabletop game that will be on sale at Comic-Con International, featuring movie versions of the popular characters from Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons comics classic.

DC Shakes Up The GLC In "Brightest Day"

Fri, February 12th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books

Peter Tomasi moves to an all-new Guy Gardner ongoing titled "Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors" while "Green Lantern Corps" comes into the hands of "R.E.B.E.L.S." writer Tony Bedard featuring...Green Lantern Ganthet?

Nemesis: First Cover & Free Advertising

Fri, February 12th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books

Hot off gaining $16,900 for charity in the name of their new Icon series, Mark Millar and Steve McNiven debut the all-new covers to "Nemesis" #1 and give retailers a chance for a free ad in the final printed comic.

Darick Robertson Dedicates Himself To "The Boys"

Fri, February 12th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books

As Dynamite Entertainment's superhero satire moves into its third act, the artist who co-created the skull-cracking agents tells CBR he'll be front and center starting with March's "The Innocents" arc in a wide-ranging interview with exclusive art.

Archie's Jon Goldwater on Stan Lee & The Future

Thu, February 11th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books

The CEO of the venerable kids comic house talked about the deal to bring Stan Lee's "Super Seven" to life, working with two former Marvel Editors-in-Chief and expanding Archie in the direct market and beyond.

Aquaman Returns in "Brightest Day"

Thu, February 11th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books

DC Comics drops the first story-specific teaser for the upcoming twice-monthly follow up to the blockbuster "Blackest Night" event with an early David Finch cover and word from Geoff Johns on the sea king's future.

Images Teases May Shipping "ShadowHawk: Resurrection"

Thu, February 11th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books

A planned relaunch for Jim Valentino's original Image superhero is in the works, but in the wake of the "Image United" event, the new series promises the return of an old face.

The Hughes Bros Attack "Akira"

Wed, February 10th, 2010 | Category: TV/Film

Early word is that the sibling directing team behind the sleeper hit "The Book of Eli" will reteam with Warner Brothers and their comic-friendly screenwriter to bring the classic manga and anime to live action.

"Spider-Man" Movie Gets 3D Deal, Release Date

Wed, February 10th, 2010 | Category: TV/Film

The Marc Webb-helmed reboot for Marvel's famed web-slinging wall-crawler will bow in theaters on July 3, 2012 and feature the full 3D treatment taking viewers on a tour through the concrete canyons of Manhattan with a teen Peter Parker.

"Walking Dead" Pilot To Film In May

Wed, February 10th, 2010 | Category: TV/Film

The Frank Darabont adaptation of Robert Kirkman's award-winning, best-selling zombie comic for AMC will see cameras roll in May with Atlanta serving as the starting point for Rick Grimes survival epic.

Guice Joins Brubaker For Cap's Heroic Age

Tue, February 9th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books

As the post-Siege Marvel Universe shapes up, the early word is out on the mission statement for "Captain America," involving a vendetta against Bucky from the family called Zemo as drawn by "Reborn" artist Butch Guice.

Christopher Nolan To Head "Superman" Reboot?

Tue, February 9th, 2010 | Category: TV/Film

Word is out that the "Dark Knight" director has been tapped to oversee the Man of Steel's next foray into film as well as the fact that a third Batman picture is already in the works at Warner Brothers.

THE GREEN ZONE: Big Reveals & Bad Romance

Mon, February 8th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books

The triple tag team of Jeph Loeb, Greg Pak and Jeff Parker return to riff on the biggest "Fall of the Hulks" revelations and reflect on "Planet Hulk" as well as Betty Ross' return while unveiling exclusive art from "Hulk" #20.

Geoff Johns On "Absolute Justice"

Fri, February 5th, 2010 | Category: TV/Film

The writer behind DC Comics biggest stars brings the company's original superteam to "Smallville" tonight and shares with CBR the purpose of the Justice Society, the radness of the Star-Rocket Racer and the grand ambitions of DC Entertainment.

BEHIND BUFFY SEASON 8: "Turbulence" & "Twilight" Pt. 1

Fri, February 5th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books

CBR's new commentary column delving deep into Joss Whedon and company's "Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 8" kicks off with a double dose of hints, teases and answers from editor Scott Allie on issues #31 and 32.

Levitz Serves Duty With "Legion," Gets Dirty With Vertigo

Thu, February 4th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books

Paul Levitz goes in depth on how he'll change up his take on the future with "Legion of Super-Heroes," explains his expansive plans for "Superman/Batman" and digs into a "House of Mystery" jam script.

"Zatanna" Arrives At Last

Thu, February 4th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books

The backwards-speaking, fishnet-wearing magician of the DCU finally gets a start date for her long-rumored ongoing series as writer Paul Dini and artist Stephane Roux team up for "Zatanna" in May.

Shaping the Story of "Planet Hulk"

Wed, February 3rd, 2010 | Category: TV/Film

All-star animation screenwriter Greg Johnson picks apart the mind of the Incredible Hulk, bringing betrayal and heroism to the forefront of Lionsgate's "Planet Hulk" feature and explains its place in the line of Marvel DVDs

Producing "Planet Hulk"

Tue, February 2nd, 2010 | Category: TV/Film

Marvel Animation's Josh Fine goes inside the creation of their latest Lionsgate DVD with word on how Greg Pak's gladiator epic came to life from the smallest fan favorite details to the twist ending no one will see coming.

IDW On The Changing Face Of Mobile Comics

Fri, January 29th, 2010 | Category: Comic Books

The iPad may be the hot topic of the moment, but IDW's Jeff Webber explains that looking past the surface of the mobile comics market, from iPhones to Sony's PSP, exposes new opportunities for publishers and fans.