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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WC13: Phil Hester Brings The "T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents"

Mon, April 1st, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

A lifelong fan of Wally Wood's cutting-edge superheroes, writer Phil Hester explains how he's bringing visual flair and classic storytelling to IDW's "T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents" with artist Andrea DiVito.

WC13: Ann Nocenti Spotlight

Mon, April 1st, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

In a panel moderated by DC Comics Co-Publisher Jim Lee, veteran writer and editor Ann Nocenti discuss her days on the '80s Marvel staff and her work on "Catwoman," "Katana," "Daredevil," "Longshot" and more.

WC13: Despair with John Layman!

Sun, March 31st, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

The writer of "Chew" and "Detective Comics" recounts tales from his entire comics career as John Layman openly chews the fat with fans at WonderCon Anaheim.

WC13: Scott Snyder's "Batman: Zero Year" Panel

Fri, March 29th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

The ongoing writer of "Batman" gears up for his origin re-defining story as Scott Snyder took to the stage in Anaheim to talk "Zero Year," his Batman history, "Superman Unchained" and more.

VIDEO: Say Anything's Max Bemis Is BOOM!

Fri, March 29th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

Say Anything singer turned comics writer Max Bemis brings his take on making his new BOOM! series "Polarity" and its connection to his music while showing off some rocking concert footage in a new video.

Jim Rugg Designs A "Supermag"

Thu, March 28th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

The indie cartoonist known for "Afrodisiac" and "Street Angel" gets personal with his latest project, a one-man anthology inspired by zine-making, "Eightball," '90s magazine design and Jim Rugg's personal favorite art.

Jeph Loeb Hands "Nova" To Zeb Wells

Wed, March 27th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

With its second arc, Marvel Comics ongoing "Nova" series will welcome new creative team of Zeb Wells and Paco Medina, and the writer and Jeph Loeb explains the hand off as Sam Alexander hits the Marvel U.

Ellis & McKone Draft "Avengers: Endless Wartime" OGN

Tue, March 26th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

Writer Warren Ellis and artist Mike McKone are at work on "Avengers: Endless Wartime," an original graphic novel from Marvel aiming at a wider audience of movie fans.

"Ninja Turtles" Cast Adds Leo, Donnie & Mikey

Mon, March 25th, 2013 | Category: TV/Film

Three relative unknowns have been cast as Leonardo, Donatello and Michelangelo in director Michael Bay's incoming "Ninja Turtles" film alongside Alan Ritchson and Megan Fox.

THE BAT SIGNAL: Palmiotti & Gray's Tale of Two "Batwings"

Mon, March 25th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

In their first issue of "Batwing," writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray make a handoff from the series' current star to a new, mystery hero with ties to Gotham City and a long battle ahead.

Quesada & Palmiotti Write A Wicked Good "Ultimate Spider-Man"

Fri, March 22nd, 2013 | Category: TV/Film

In their latest collaboration, Joe Quesdada and Jimmy Palmiotti bring their NYC attitudes to an episode of Disney XD's "Ultimate Spider-Man," clashing the teen hero with superpowered Boston.

Venditti, Jensen & Soule Replace Fialkov On "Green Lantern" Titles

Wed, March 20th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

After the news hit that writer Joshua Fialkov would leave DC Comics' "Green Lantern Corps" & "Red Lanterns," the publisher has announced Robert Venditti, Van Jensen and Charles Soule as the new writers.

Joshua Fialkov Exits "Green Lantern Corps," "Red Lanterns"

Wed, March 20th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

On the heels of Andy Diggle's "Action Comics" exit, CBR has confirmed that incoming writer Joshua Hale Fialkov has also left his DC Comics series "Green Lantern Corps" and "Red Lanterns."

Diggle Leaves "Action Comics," Daniel Takes Over Scripting Duties

Wed, March 20th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

Before his first issue debuts, Andy Diggle has announced his departure from DC's "Action Comics" citing "professional reasons." Artist Tony Daniel will continue on as writer/artist.

CHEW ON THIS: Funeral A Ragin'

Wed, March 20th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

Before the next major "Chew" arc, John Layman returns to describe how a funeral in his and Rob Guillory's series leads to spontaneous combustion and the return of some old foes before this week's issue #32.

EXCLUSIVE: DC Reveals Gatefold Covers For "Vibe" & "Catwoman"

Wed, March 20th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

Some as yet unseen clashes between the heroes of the DCU will debut in two of the April issues of the New 52 as "Vibe" and "Catwoman" both struggle against their gatefold cover reveals.

Azzarello Deepens "Wonder Woman," The New Gods & "Brother Lono"

Wed, March 20th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

As his New 52 take on the Amazon superheroine with artist Cliff Chiang enters its next New Gods-driven arc, Brian Azzarello has reinvention on his mind while he also preps a return to the world of "100 Bullets."

Vaughan & Martin Debut Name-Your-Price, DRM-Free, Digital "Private Eye"

Tue, March 19th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

A day after teasing their new project, Brian K. Vaughan and Marcos Martin reveal their never-to-be-printed new series "Private Eye" in a web-exclusive, name your price downloadable format.

Morrison Declares "Vengeance of Batman" As "Incorporated" Finale Nears

Mon, March 18th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

With Damian Wayne's death rocking the book, "Batman Incorporated" writer Grant Morrison compares the event to Jason Todd promising a final arc where Batman takes action to avenge his son.

Vaughan & Martin Want You To "Like" Their New Project

Mon, March 18th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books

The creators behind the critically acclaimed "Doctor Strange: The Oath" re-team on a new creator-owned series as "Saga's" Brian K. Vaughan and "Daredevil's" Marcos Martin tease their future.

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