Colin Cheney

Colin Cheney is a poet, writer, and composer. His book HERE BE MONSTERS was published as part of the National Poetry Series. He has received a Ruth Lilly Fellowship and a Pushcart Prize.

His work has appeared in many publications including American Poetry Review, Crazyhorse, Gulf Coast, Kenyon Review, Massachusetts Review, Ploughshares, and Poetry Magazine. He is an editor of Tongue: A Journal of Writing & Art. He has taught at Maine College of Art and Colby College. He has degrees in environmental science and poetry.

For Fatherly, Colin writes about books, comics, games, and music. He’s an expert on classic Marvel comics and ’90s Star Trek. To boot, he’s also a winner of the WLVI-TV 56 Star Trek Poetry Contest.

The Fatherly Nightstand

You Should Read Killers of the Flower Moon Even If You Never See The Movie

By Colin Cheney

The new Martin Scorsese movie is getting a ton of praise. But don’t sleep on the David Grann book.

The Fatherly Turntable

25 Years Ago, The Original Alt-Rock Band Rebooted With A Forgotten, Misunderstood Album

By Colin Cheney

Let’s get into the highs and lows of Up.

The Fatherly Turntable

Joe Hisaishi’s Greatest Hits From Miyazaki Movies Is An Essential Family Record

By Colin Cheney

The new Symphonic Celebration of Music from Studio Ghibli Films is wonderful for kids and parents alike.

The Fatherly Turntable

5 Pearl Jam Songs 'The Last of Us' Season 2 Should Use Instead of “Future Days”

By Colin Cheney

A 2013 song no longer makes sense. That’s okay. There are plenty of other great Pearl Jam songs Ellie and Joel can love.

Entertainment

5 MCU Cameos We Might See In ‘Moon Knight’

By Colin Cheney

Who's down to clown with Moon Knight?

Entertainment

How to Watch the ‘Avengers’ Movies, In the Correct Order

By Colin Cheney

Starting with 'Iron Man' is for amateurs. Here's the real chronology.

Entertainment

Wild ‘Hawkeye’ Theory: That’s Not Same Kingpin!

By Colin Cheney

Same actor. New King.

Entertainment

Wait, Who Is Kingpin Again? And Is ‘Daredevil’ in the MCU Now?

By Colin Cheney

Recent Spidey and Hawkeye developments have created questions. We have answers.

Entertainment

Loved ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’? Read These Comics Next

By Colin Cheney

Welcome to the real Spider-Verse.

Entertainment

Why Spider-Man Has Always Been the Best Superhero For Kids

By Colin Cheney

He's not dark. He's not gritty. He's just Spidey.

Entertainment

Marvel Just Used the Best Christmas Movie Ever to Level-Up ‘Hawkeye’

By Colin Cheney

Because OF COURSE Clint is watching this.

Entertainment

If “Uncle” Isn’t Who We Think It Is, ‘Hawkeye’ Will P*ss Off a Lot of People

By Colin Cheney

Don't mess with us, Marvel.

Entertainment

Read Three ‘Hawkeye’ Comics That Inspired the Show With Your Kids

By Colin Cheney

Reading these will make watching the show even better.

Entertainment

Marvel 101: Read These 3 ‘Eternals’ Comics With Your Kids

By Colin Cheney

“I get it, I get it. Eternals gotta Eternal. Never change, you guys.”

Entertainment

Read These Great Bat-Comics While Waiting For ‘The Batman’

By Colin Cheney

The new Pattison trailer was amazing. Here's what read to get ready for March, 2022.

Entertainment

The Darkest Jim Henson Movie Ever Is Finally On Netflix

By Colin Cheney

Get yourself to the 'Labyrinth.'

Entertainment

How to Stream the New Batman Podcast On HBO Max — Is It Worth It?

By Colin Cheney

The latest Batman adventures are audio only, but they are...hilarious!

Watch Together

Binged Star Wars: Visions? Watch These Great Anime Movies Next

By Colin Cheney

Here's our guide to great anime straight from the creators of 'Visions.'

Entertainment

Marvel Decoded: WTF Are ‘The Eternals’ Anyway?

By Colin Cheney

Confused about the next big MCU epic? Here's everything you need to know to catch-up.