Get featured in CBR
Comics and pop culture coverage since 1995
We write a custom feature about you and manage the placement. You approve every word before it goes live.
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How do I get featured in CBR?
We develop your story, write the feature to editorial standard, and manage the placement. You approve every word before anything goes live.
About CBR
CBR is a comics and pop culture publication founded in 1995 and owned by Valnet since 2016. It covers comics, movies, TV, anime, games and books for fans of franchises such as Marvel, DC and Star Wars.
Why a feature here matters
CBR began as a source of comics industry news and still serves readers who follow characters, creators and adaptations closely, so a feature there reaches an informed fan audience.
Best for: Comics creators and publishers, animation and anime studios, film and TV productions based on existing properties, game developers working with established franchises, and their publicists.
How coverage happens at CBR
There are two ways in. You can pitch CBR yourself: the about page gives editorial@cbr.com, and the contact page lists Editorial Inquiries for topic ideas and Events and PR for media inquiries. This route is free, but it is slow, replies are not promised, and the editors decide what runs. CBR states that it does not accept guest posts, so a finished article is not an option. Or you can work with DNA. We develop an angle that fits one of CBR's sections, write the feature to the site's standard and manage the placement. You approve every word before it goes live.
The kind of story that lands
CBR's menu covers movies, TV, comics, anime, games and books, and its about page describes a history of publishing columns and features from major comics creators. Stories that fit speak to fans who already know the material: a writer or artist explaining how they approached a character, an independent publisher launching a new line, an animation studio adapting a manga, or a game developer working with an established franchise. Comics previews, interviews and features are all established formats on the site. The angle should be specific and connected to a property or a creative process readers care about. A general company story without that link is unlikely to suit CBR.
How to Get Featured in CBR
What CBR is
CBR is a comics and pop culture publication founded in 1995 and owned by Valnet since 2016. Its about page says it quickly became a go-to source for comics industry news, discussion and community, and it now covers movies, TV, anime and gaming as well. To get featured in CBR you need a story with a genuine pop culture angle, and one of two routes: approach the editors yourself, or work with an agency that develops the story, writes it to CBR's standard and manages the placement.
It is worth knowing what is not on offer. CBR's contributor page, which is where its write for us address leads, states that it does not accept guest posts at the moment. Sending a finished article is not a way in.
What CBR covers
The site's menu is organised into Movies, TV, Comics, Anime, Games and Books, each with news, features and lists, plus reviews for film, TV and comics, comics previews and game guides. There are also Videos, Interviews and Community sections. The about page names the fandoms it serves, including Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Dragon Ball and The Lord of the Rings, and says CBR hosts several podcasts.
CBR's history with creators is part of its identity. The about page says it has published columns and features from well-known names in pop culture, including Robert Kirkman, whose work inspired The Walking Dead universe, and Matt Fraction, whose Hawkeye run informed the Disney+ series.
How to get featured in CBR
The direct route is to contact the editors. The about page gives editorial@cbr.com for further information and says details of its section leads are on their author pages. The contact page also lists an Editorial Inquiries channel for topic ideas and an Events and PR channel for upcoming events and media inquiries. A comics publisher with a new series, or a creator available for interview, would use one of these. What runs is the editors' decision, and replies are not promised.
The other route is to work with DNA. We develop an angle that fits one of CBR's sections, write the feature to the site's standard and manage the placement. You approve every word before it goes live. If your project also reaches a film and television trade audience, see our guide to The Hollywood Reporter.
CBR write for us: the contributor programme
CBR runs a contributor programme for writers. The contributor page says it wants writers who can produce in-depth content with expert knowledge in one or more of its categories, and that contributors receive author credit. The application form asks for:
- a topic area: Comics, Movies and TV, Anime or Gaming
- a content type: news and features, or lists
- a 150 to 250 word note on why you would be a good contributor
- up to three links to work you have published
- three content ideas you would propose if accepted
The Work With Us page lists freelance roles, such as a movies and TV news journalist, and describes contributors pitching article topics to the editorial team and working to deadlines. It also mentions the chance to attend conventions and events. All of this is a route for writers who want to cover pop culture, not for a brand or creator who wants coverage.
What makes a strong piece for CBR
CBR's readers are fans who know the material. A strong piece adds something they do not already have: a comics creator on how a character was rebuilt, an independent publisher's story behind a new imprint, an animator on adapting a manga, or a game developer working with an established franchise. The more specific the detail, the better it fits.
Stories with no link to comics, film, television, anime, books or games will struggle, however strong the business case.
How the process works
With DNA, the work runs in four steps:
- Angle. We find the CBR section your story fits.
- Draft. We write the feature for an informed fan audience.
- Approval. You approve every word before anything goes further.
- Placement. We manage the placement and send you the live link.
How long it takes
Expect weeks rather than days. The timeline depends on agreeing the angle, approval rounds and CBR's own schedule, so we do not commit to a fixed turnaround. A self-pitch has no set timeline and may not receive a reply.
How we get you in CBR
Questions about CBR
Is the CBR coverage a real, published feature?
Yes. It is a genuine article published on the outlet, written about you and your work — not an ad you design yourself.
How long does it take?
Most placements take weeks rather than days. We give you a realistic timeline for CBR before we start, and never promise a date we cannot control.
What if I am not happy with the draft?
You review and revise until it is right. Nothing publishes without your approval.
Does CBR accept guest posts?
No. CBR's contributor page states that it does not accept guest posts at the moment. Its form is an application to join the contributor programme.
How do I write for CBR?
Apply through the contributor form or a role on the Work With Us page, choosing a topic area and including links to published work and three content ideas.
Who do I contact at CBR about a story?
The about page gives editorial@cbr.com, and the contact page lists Editorial Inquiries and Events and PR channels. The editors decide what runs. DNA can also develop and place a feature that you approve before it goes live.