Comic Crusaders Podcast

In episode 678, we dive deep with creator Rade Ravello. Known for the "Assegai Program" and "Dominican Diablo," Rade shares his journey crafting bold, diverse heroes and pushing boundaries. His passion for authentic storytelling and representation makes this episode a must-hear. Check it out and get inspired by his path and creations! YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK3waGEkkX8 Follow on Socia...

Alim Leggett Returns to Comic Crusaders to Talk The Diary of Sweet Pea #3 and the Expanding Sweet Pea Universe There are indie creators, and then there are creators out here building full-blown emotional universes with patience, purpose, and serious artistic intent. That's exactly why having Alim Leggett back on the Comic Crusaders Podcast is such a win. Alim returns to the show with a brand new K...

There's sci-fi that blows up planets, and then there's sci-fi that hits you right in the soul.  Ben Crane 's  Scattered Futures  looks like one of those books that understands the future is not just built with machines, war, and shiny helmets—it's built with people, with choices, and with the small acts of kindness that keep us from turning into emotionally expired space jerky. On this episode of...

Patrick Coyle  is back, baby, and he's bringing more mystery, monsters, and moody comic-book greatness with Bixby Grant: Fangs & Brimstone #1-4: A Supernatural Mystery, now live on Kickstarter. The campaign runs from March 17, 2026 through April 16, 2026, giving fans a fresh chance to jump into one of indie comics' coolest supernatural noir worlds. honest this book had us at the pitch: "Mummy Dete...

The returning creator breaks down the newest  Star Noir  Kickstarter, the evolution of Alan Miller and Ellis Tate, and why Book Four raises the stakes in his six-part detective saga. When  Tony James  pulls up to the  Comic Crusaders Podcast , you already know something cool is about to happen. And this time, he's bringing fresh smoke, fresh secrets, and fresh trouble with Star Noir: Book Four, th...

Molly Arbuthnott Brings Heart, Craft, and Children's Literature Wisdom to Comic Crusaders Comic Crusaders is thrilled to welcome Molly Arbuthnott to the show, an award-winning author, teacher, editor, and academic from Scotland whose work proves that children's literature is anything but small. Public bios and her official site describe a creative career built around storytelling, education, works...

Michael Dolce pulled back up to Comic Crusaders with not one project, not two, but a whole creative three-piece combo meal. First up is Ones & Zeroes #1 a Sci-Fi / Horror, his recently funded Kickstarter, which is pitched around the idea of an A.I. secretly overtaking humanity. That alone gives the book some timely teeth, because it's playing in that sweet spot where paranoia, sci-fi, and real-wor...

Chris Yates is stepping into the creator-owned spotlight in a big way with  Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol , a kinetic sci-fi comic that blends explosive mech-versus-kaiju action with family drama, buried secrets, and the kind of emotional weight that gives giant-robot stories real soul. Set in New Honolulu City,  Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol  follows Marcus as a war between Kaijus and K...

Joe  Illidge  Breaks  Down  Dakota's  Legacy  and  the  Future  of  Milestone  in  DC's  New  History  of  the  DC  Universe Comic  book  history  is  full  of  legendary  moments,  but  few  were  as  revolutionary  as  the  arrival  of  Milestone  Media   in  the  1990s.  Created  by  industry  visionaries  including  Dwayne  McDuffie,  Denys  Cowan,  Michael  Davis,  and  Derek  Dingle ,  Miles...

The  digital  age  has  turned  everyone  into  a  broadcaster.  Cameras  are  always  rolling.  Phones  are  always  recording.  But  what  happens  when  the  footage  captures  something  it  was  never  meant  to  see?  That  chilling  idea  is  at  the  heart  of  PICK- UP ,  the  new  crime  thriller  one- shot  from  AWA  Studios ,  written  by  Michael  Coast   and  arriving  in  comic  sh...

The  Hidden  Struggles  Behind  Comics:  C. J.  Standal  Explores  the  True  Cost  of  the  Industry For  most  fans,  comics  are  magic.  Colorful  worlds.  Incredible  heroes.  Epic  adventures.  But  behind  every  comic  book  page  lies  a  reality  most  readers  never  see.  Late  nights.  Creative  battles.  Financial  uncertainty.  And  a  constant  tug- of- war  between  artistic  pass...

Alternia  Rises:  Abelard  Alexis  Talks  Growth,  Grit,  and  a  Funded  Kickstarter Abelard  Alexis  is  back  on  Comic  Crusaders and  this  time,  he's  coming  in  victorious.  With  Alternia # 1  officially  funded ,  Abelard  joins  Al  Mega  for  a  high- energy,  no-f ilter  conversation  about  growth  since  his  last  appearance,  lessons  learned  the  hard  way,  and  what  it  real...

The Comic Crusaders Podcast reaches a fitting milestone with Episode #666, and what better way to celebrate this devilishly fun episode than by diving into a chilling new horror series. Host Al Mega welcomes writer Simon Birks and artist Willi Roberts, the creative team behind the upcoming Top Cow / Image Comics mini-series  The Thing On The Doorstep . The five-issue series brings readers into a h...

In this high-energy episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, we sit down with Nicholas Casbarro, creator of the Vitalerium Series, a bold, emotionally driven sci-fi universe inspired by classic and modern science fiction. We talk world-building, creative risk, indie hustle, and what it takes to build a universe that actually means something. If you love sci-fi with depth, this episode is for you. W...

Braxton A. Cosby Brings Yasuke to Life on Comic Crusaders Multi-award-winning and international bestselling author Braxton A. Cosby has built a dynamic career spanning novels, comics, and screenplays. With over 18 projects under his belt, Cosby continues to push storytelling boundaries. On this episode of Comic Crusaders, Cosby discusses his latest work,  Yasuke , a powerful retelling of the legen...

Angel Studios continues its streak of audience-powered success with DAVID, the animated epic that has already surpassed $70 million at the box office. At the heart of the film's emotional and spiritual weight is veteran actor Brian Stivale, who lends his commanding voice to the Prophet Samuel. In an exclusive Comic Crusaders interview, Stivale opens up about the discipline required to voice such a...

In today's episode of Comic Crusaders, we sit down with actor Bailey Chase, known for portraying Jeff Eriksson in the gripping post-apocalyptic thriller  Homestead  from Angel Studios. Chase breaks down the emotional and physical layers behind playing a protective security leader in a collapsing society. He discusses how he approached tactical realism, leadership under pressure, and grounding Jeff...

The indie comic world thrives on bold voices and Dani Soncasie is stepping forward with VEILED LEGACY, now live on FundMyComic.com. This isn't just another comic launch. VEILED LEGACY promises layered storytelling, emotional stakes, and the kind of world-building that rewards attentive readers. During her appearance on the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Dani shared insight into the heart of the project...

When legacy meets lethal precision, something powerful happens. And that's exactly what's unfolding with LINEAGE #1 the newly funded action thriller comic from legendary martial artist Doug Marcaida. This isn't just another action book. This is heritage forged in steel. Discipline translated into dynamic panels. Filipino Martial Arts woven into narrative DNA. Doug has spent decades mastering the b...

From college basketball teammates to co-creators of a bold new superhero universe, Steffon Thomas and Christopher Ikpoh join the Comic Crusaders Podcast to discuss Project 365, Alpha Initiative Zero, representation in comics, multimedia storytelling, honoring veterans, and building a fan-powered movement. This episode dives into authentic storytelling, crowdfunding strategy, and their vision to si...

Few writers can claim to have defined a generation of storytelling. Simon Furman can. Best known as the architect of much of the G1 Transformers mythos, Furman shaped characters and lore that still influence the franchise today. His work elevated what could have been simple toy tie-ins into emotionally charged war epics layered with philosophy and consequence. Now, Furman brings that expertise to...

Indie comics powerhouse Laurie Calcaterra returns to the Comic Crusaders Podcast to discuss her new LIVE Kickstarter campaign for Path of the Pale Rider Issues 1–8. This emotionally intense Western saga follows Jude St. Clair through trauma, redemption, and moral reckoning in one of the most compelling indie comic series today. Support the project at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pathofthep...

With  Fela: Music Is the Weapon , Conor McCreery and Jibola Fagbamiye deliver more than a biography they deliver a cultural experience. Released by HarperCollins' Amistad imprint, this landmark  graphic novel  blends magical realism, political history, and Afro-psychedelic visuals to capture the unstoppable force that was Fela Kuti. Equal parts concert, protest, and spiritual awakening, the book s...

Jeff Haas Talks Malek: Reigning Devil, Indie Hustle, and Building Worlds Without Limits Jeff Haas is the kind of creator who doesn't just make comics—he builds ecosystems. From  Sanctus  at Arcana Publishing to the genre-bending  Nightmare Patrol , Haas has consistently delivered stories driven by atmosphere, character, and ambition. Now, with  Malek: Reigning Devil Volumes 1–3  live on Kickstarte...

WEPA!!! The madness is BACK! On this high-energy episode of the  Comic Crusaders  Podcast, host Al Mega welcomes back return guest Ray Jamison (last seen on Episode #440) to break down Issue #3 of his upcoming Kickstarter sensation, The Madcaps! This isn't just another sequel, Issue #3 is where the gloves come off. Ray dives deep into creative pressure, storytelling risks, leveling up as a creator...