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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Marvel Debuts Djurdjevic's "Infinity" #1 Variant

Mon, April 29th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

Cosmic threats and redesigned Avengers highlight the movie poster-eque cover by Marko Djurdjevic for Jonathan Hickman's incoming Marvel Comics event "Infinity."

C2E2: Peter David Plans "The End of X-Factor"

Mon, April 29th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

Peter David promises a fitting farewell for Madrox, Guido, Shatterstar and company as the writer wraps ten years worth of stories when he says goodbye to "X-Factor" this September.

C2E2: Marvel's Next Big Thing

Sun, April 28th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

The core of the Marvel Universe got its final spotlight in Chicago at the Marvel Next Big Thing panel as Kieron Gillen, Joshua Fialkov, David Marquez and more dropped new story ideas and announced the next arc of Jason Aaron's "Thor."

C2E2: Marvel's X-Men Panel

Sun, April 28th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

The children of the atom show Chicago their next mutation as X-Men creators Brian Wood, Paul Cornell and more break news on a new X-event called "Battle of the Atom," Wolverine becoming "Killable," the end of "X-Factor" and more.

C2E2: Marvel's Superior Spider-Man

Sat, April 27th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

Marvel's Chicago Spider-Man crew took the stage to discuss Doc Ock's control of "Superior Spider-Man," Spidey 2099 and more with Ryan Stegman, Mark Waid and a phone call from Dan Slott.

C2E2: Marvel's Age of Ultron

Sat, April 27th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

The robot-driven Marvel event got a Chicago spotlight as Brandon Peterson, Rick Remender, Tom Brevoort and more took the stage at C2E2 to talk "Age of Ultron" and the panel revealed new details about the story, the tie-ins and beyond.

C2E2: DC All Access Panel

Fri, April 26th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

A Chicago mash-up of DC Comics and Vertigo talent collide at DC's All Access panel featuring Brian Azzarello, Kyle Higgins, Art N Frano and more discuss their series and the future of DC in Chicago.

C2E2 EXCLUSIVE: Mignola & Fegredo Set Up "Hellboy: The Midnight Circus"

Fri, April 26th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

A new, original graphic novel focusing on young Hellboy running away to join the circus hits in October as Mike Mignola and Duncan Fegredo reteam for "Hellboy: The Midnight Circus."

C2E2: New Books Make Waves At Diamond Summit

Thu, April 25th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

Final plans for Mignola & Fegredo's Hellboy GN, an "X-Men: Battle of the Atom" event, Spider-Man 2099 returns, the end of "Locke & Key," "Rocky & Bullwinkle" comics and an "Infinite Crisis" game hit at the pre-C2E2 event.

C2E2 EXCL FIRST LOOK: "Shaolin Cowboy" Back At Dark Horse

Thu, April 25th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

Artist Geof Darrow's fan favorite series brings a new installment to Dark Horse this October, and CBR News has the exclusive debut of his and Walt Simonson's covers for "Shaolin Cowboy" #1!

Morning Glory Days: Inside The Season Finale Shockers

Thu, April 25th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

From the death of one character to the strange revival of another and from time traveling Hunter to mystic floating Irina, Nick Spencer lays out the path of "Morning Glories" Season 1 to catch readers up to this weeks $1 debut of #26.

C2E2: Image Announces Image Expo 2013

Thu, April 25th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

After throwing their own convention in 2012, Image Comics announced a smaller, media-focused Image Expo with Robert Kirkman, Ed Brubaker and more for July 2, 2013, with limited public tickets available.

EXCLUSIVE: Straczynski Goes All In With Joe's Comics & "Ten Grand"

Wed, April 24th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

J. Michael Staczynski discusses creating horror with Ben Templesmith on "Ten Grand," the first title from his Joe's Comics label at Image which is debuting to surprising sales numbers. Plus, an exclusive preview!

J. August Richards On "Arrow's" Assassin Showdown

Wed, April 24th, 2013 | Category: TV/Film

Playing the psychotic Mr. Blank on The CW's "Arrow," former "Angel" star J. August Richards tells CBR about facing off with Stephen Amell and straddling DC and Marvel's universes with Joss Whedon's S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot.

"Green Lantern" Uncovers Relic In New Variant Covers

Tue, April 23rd, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

A new series of black-and-white variant covers by Rags Morales will debut the origins of incoming "Green Lantern" villain Relic before being completed as interior art for new writer Robert Venditti's September issue.

Superman At 75: Martin Pasko's View of The Man of Steel

Mon, April 22nd, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

In celebration of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's Superman hitting 75, writer Martin Pasko reflects on his personal connection to the Man of Steel, his take on Superman's foes, the history of the hero's editors and more.

"Jupiter's Legacy" Goes Global To Promote Series Launch

Fri, April 19th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

In advance of their Image Comics superhero epic, Mark Millar and Frank Quitely share one final, exclusive look at the full cast of "Jupiter's Legacy" while preparing to buy fans in eight cities a celebratory drink.

Superman At 75: Dan Jurgens Reflects On The Man of Steel

Thu, April 18th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

As Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's immortal superhero hits 75 years, CBR speaks to the man who once killed him as Dan Jurgens reflects on what makes Superman endure and what makes a great Superman story.

"Iron Man: Rise of the Technovore" Producers Bring East To West

Wed, April 17th, 2013 | Category: TV/Film

With the new "Iron Man: Rise of the Technovore" anime, Marvel Animation producer Megan Thomas Bradner and writer Brandon Auman draw on a range of Eastern and Western influences from '90s comics to Marvel films.

Image's Eric Stephenson Looks Beyond the Saga of "Saga" #12

Wed, April 17th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

After a complicated series of events and statements led to the delayed comiXology iOS release of "Saga" #12, Publisher Eric Stephenson discusses the confusion, Image Comics' digital strategy, 2013 plans and more.

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