Comic Book Central

Hey you guys! Time to bring you the power with multi-talented Danny Seagren – the man who first brought Spidey to life in live action on one of the 70s grooviest shows, The Electric Company! Photo courtesy Dewey Cassell TM & copyright © 2015 Images TM & copyright © Marvel, Children’s Television Workshop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Comic book store worker in real life, comic book store owner on The Big Bang Theory! Kevin Sussman is my guest in the Lair and we’re talking all about his origin story, his Hollywood hero, Stuart’s most memorable Big Bang moments, Kevin’s favorite prop from the set, if he’d be up for a virtual TBBT reunion, what he thinks of a Stuart spinoff show, and how he’s helping kids during the quarantine! H...

What’s the deal? Howie Mandel is here and we’ve got a lot to talk about! Find out how he’s coping with quarantine during a global pandemic, his message for those dealing with mental health issues, and what he’s doing online to help small businesses and front line workers. PLUS – we’ll chat about his “Golden Buzzer” AGT teaser, co-hosting with the Joker on DC’s Harley Quinn, and what it was like fo...

Well, blow me down! Legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning writer/cartoonist (and Sweethaven creator!) Jules Feiffer drops by to talk about his beginnings in the Depression-era Bronx working side-by-side with his idol Will Eisner on The Spirit – on up to penning the charming cartoon-come-to-life, Popeye with Robin Williams! Photo courtesy Jules Feiffer Images TM & copyright © King Features Syndicate...

Celebrate 40 years of the feature film Popeye with the Hollywood legend who brought Wimpy to life, Paul Dooley! Join us as we talk about the iconic sailor man, Electric Company, cartooning, Slap Shot, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Strange Brew, Sixteen Candles, and much, much MORE! Photo courtesy Paul Dooley Images TM & copyright © King Features Syndicate, Paramount, IDW Hosted by Simplecast, an...

This week, I check in with Man of Steel and Batman v Superman’s General Swanwick, actor Harry Lennix! Harry talks about those films, screen testing with Henry Cavill, voicing Black Manta, and you’ll find out what he thinks of Zack Snyder’s reveal that Harry was going to be Martian Manhunter in Justice League! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

Actress Faithe Herman joins me to talk about her role on the NBC hit series, This Is Us, and her time in the DC Universe as Darla Dudley in the hit superhero blockbuster film, SHAZAM! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gifted actress Amy Acker drops by the Lair to talk about her roles in Marvel’s Gifted & Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., acting alongside Michael Emerson in Person of Interest, being a part of the Whedon-verse in Angel and Dollhouse, bringing Lois Lane to life in Superman: Red Son, and being the only actress in history to be directed by William Shatner and Steven Spielberg in the same year! Hosted by S...

Super actor Jesse Rath is my guest in the Comic Book Central Lair this week! Jesse is here to talk about bringing to life the futuristic comic character Brainiac 5 on the hit CW series, Supergirl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Flash-tastic actress Natalie Dreyfuss is my guest in the Lair this week and we are talking all about her explosive introduction as Sue Dearbon (Dibny?) on the CW hit superhero series, The Flash! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From chilling to champion, sinister to savior, villain to hero – Emmy-winning actor Michael Emerson has done it all! This week, he’s joining me in the Lair to talk about his roles on Lost, Person of Interest, Evil, and of course, his comic booky turns as Cayden James on Arrow and The Clown Prince of Evil, the Joker, in The Dark Knight Returns! PLUS – find out what Michael says when I ask him if he...

From Mouseketeer to working with Abbott & Costello & Jimmy Stewart, to becoming a Super Friend! Actress Sherry Alberoni drops by the Lair to talk about her showbiz start on the Mickey Mouse Club, getting scared by a cyborg, going into space on Saturday mornings, and joining up with the greatest superheroes of all time – the Super Friends! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

Before you watch the conclusion of the CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths, don't you dare miss part two of my Crisis Hotline special! Past Comic Book Central guests Kevin Conroy (Batman), Robert Wuhl (Alexander Knox), and Jon Cryer (Lex Luthor) return to the Lair to talk about their time in the epic CW crossover! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

It's part one of my Crisis Hotline special! Past Comic Book Central guests Marc Guggenheim (executive producer/writer), Johnathon Schaech (Jonah Hex), and John Wesley Shipp (The Flash) return to the Lair to talk about their time in the epic CW crossover, Crisis On Infinite Earths! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

It's a crisis on Comic Book Central as I welcome the Monitor (and the Anti-Monitor) from the Crisis on Infinite Earths CW crossover, actor LaMonica Garrett! Photo courtesy Bobby Quillard Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., The CW, DC Comics Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Year 7 of Comic Book Central begins with legendary comic book creator, Todd McFarlane! The creator of Spawn and co-creator of Venom joins me to talk about those characters, his epic run on Spider-Man, his new DC toy line, and so much more. PLUS – I'll announce the recipient of this year's anniversary giveaway! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

It's the EPIC Comic Book Central 6th anniversary special! I'm revisiting some of the most memorable moments from the past year of the show, including some of your favorite guests and moments! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Concluding my look back at the Cincinnati Comic Expo by bringing you my exclusive Q&A with actress Kathy Najimy! From winning big on game shows like Family Feud, to stalking Bette Midler in a bunny costume, to becoming an incredible actress in the Sister Act films, Hocus Pocus, King of the Hill, and The Rocketeer – this is the rollicking, uproarious chatfest you don't want to miss! Hosted by S...

I'm celebrating 80 years of the Dark Knight with the stars of Gotham! Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin join me for this exclusive Q&A from this year's Cincinnati Comic Expo. Oh, and did I mention Ben is the Caped Crusader from Batman: Year One? Bat-tastic! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

Goin' under the sea the Disney way on this episode as Cincinnati Comic Expo Week continues! Celebrate 30 years of The Little Mermaid with the voice behind Ariel, the lovely and talented Jodi Benson! And yes, I ask her about Aquagirl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cincinnati Comic Expo Week begins! It's my look back at the comic book and pop culture convention from the Queen City. Featuring my exclusive Comic Book Central Q&As with Josh Keaton (The Spectacular Spider-Man), Jessie T. Usher (The Boys), and Justin H. Min (The Umbrella Academy)! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

Thundercats – HO! The voice of Lion-O from Thundercats, Larry Kenney, is my guest this week! We're chatting about the classic animated series, his return to the franchise, and how he became the voice behind two classic breakfast cereal mascots – Sonny the Cocoa Puffs cuckoo bird and Count Chocula! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

Actor David Dastmalchian joins me in the Lair for a candid, revealing, and inspirational conversation. David opens up about his early battle with addiction, and how his adversity relates to his new Dark Horse Comics tale – Count Crowley! PLUS – we're celebrating 80 years of Batman by chatting about The Dark Knight and Gotham, visiting his characters from Marvel's Ant-Man movies and The Flash, and...

We've got movie sign! Joel Hodgson, the creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000, returns to Comic Book Central to talk about the MST3K comic book from Dark Horse, and his final go-around as his movie-riffing alter ego Joel Robinson for the national show – Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

Talkin' sci-fi and superheroes with Firefly's Sean Maher! Sean takes us back to his time filming the beloved space western series, weighs in on his Serenity cast mates, and celebrates 80 years of Batman with behind-the-scenes stories about his voiceover role as Nightwing! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...