Comic Crusaders Podcast

The creative storm that is  Duke Electric has struck again and this time, it's in comic form! With decades of experience across animation, film, and live entertainment, Duke has delivered visual storytelling to global audiences through studios like Warner Bros, Netflix, PBS, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks, and Peacock. Now, he's combining that cinematic expertise with his twisted humor in  GREG: Issue #0...

In this high-energy episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Al Mega sits down with indie comics creator Kyle KJ Kaminski to dig into the origins, evolution, and return of his sci-fi saga  The Resistants . From high-school dreams to a full-colour one-shot launching on Kickstarter, this conversation hits it all. Main content sections: The origins of The Resistants: high-school creators, rough sketch...

Jump into the WEPA energy as Al Mega sits down with veteran author Tom Sniegoski and rising star Jeannine Acheson to unpack their new dark fantasy novella  Nira: A Constance Evermore Story , released September 16, 2025 via Bad Hand Books. We talk career evolution, teaching-turned-writer transitions, collaboration chemistry, world-building, creative struggle, and what it REALLY takes to launch a ne...

Join host Al Mega as he welcomes back indie comics creator Jorge Medina for a dynamite reunion! In this episode we dive into Jorge's journey since his last appearance, unpack his live Kickstarter campaign "The Shameless Plug", explore the creative challenges, marketing wins and indie-comics hustle behind the scenes. If you're a creator, comic-book fan or Kickstarter junkie, you won't want to miss...

Welcome to Comic Crusaders Podcast! In this high-energy interview, we dive deep with Danny Baram, the creative mind behind Halloween Team and its new sequel, Shadows #1. We talk about nostalgia, supernatural rules, hidden secrets, working with artists Buğra Berah and Matt Shults, and what's next for Greenwood. ✦ Grab Halloween Team: Shadows #1 via Comicker Press here:  https://www.comickerpress.co...

In this episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, host Al Mega sits down with comic book creator  Keith Finch  of Full-Service Comics to talk about the resurrection of  Morphodroids ! This cult-classic toy line from the mid-1980s is being reimagined as a deluxe comic book through a live Kickstarter campaign, giving fans old and new the chance to experience the forgotten robot warriors. Keith shares...

The Comic Crusaders Podcast is back with another legendary guest— Ernie Altbacker , writer of beloved animated shows such as  Static Shock, Spider-Man, Ben 10, Mucha Lucha, Jay Jay the Jet Plane,  and  Green Lantern: The Animated Series. After the success of  Area 51 Studios – Issue #1 , Altbacker is preparing to launch  Issue #2  on Kickstarter. In this exclusive interview, Ernie teases what fans...

The Comic Crusaders Podcast is back with another exciting interview as Al Mega welcomes comic book creator and freelance writer  Benjamin Hunter . His latest project,  Model UN , launches on Kickstarter and promises a high-energy blend of aliens, high school politics, and 90s manga-inspired art. In this episode, Benjamin shares his journey from freelance writing to creating comics, his influences...

In this inspiring episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, host Al Mega sits down with celebrated filmmaker, author, and advocate  Tess Cacciatore , the creative force behind  Yumi's Universe: Garden of Peace . Recently topping the charts as Amazon's #1 new release in Children's Fairy Tales,  Yumi's Universe  blends storytelling, animation, and emotional intelligence to create an unforgettable expe...

Join Al Mega as he sits down with writer/illustrator Bruno Stahl and editor Odette Schofield from HellDunkel Studios to talk about their explosive new Kickstarter, BOOM BANDITS: THE COMPLETE SAGA. This underground cyberpunk masterpiece takes readers through a rebellious, high-octane saga that blends punk rock aesthetics, dystopian grit, and a street-art attitude that refuses to compromise. In this...

Wayne Fromm, the innovative inventor behind the original selfie stick and Disney's Magic Talking Mirror, joins the Comic Crusaders Podcast to share his journey and his latest creation — the Snoopy Magic Mixer. Released to celebrate Snoopy's 75th birthday, the Snoopy Magic Mixer is more than a collectible, it's a tribute to one of the most beloved characters in pop culture history. From changing ho...

Comic Crusaders Podcast host Al Mega welcomes back writer and comic book creator  Patrick Coyle  to discuss his supernatural-noir detective series,  BIXBY GRANT, PRIVATE EYE . In this latest chapter,  Fangs & Brimstone #3 , Bixby finds himself facing even darker mysteries and more dangerous creatures. Patrick shares his creative journey since his last Comic Crusaders appearance, dives into the cha...

Comic Crusaders Podcast is back with another must-listen episode! Host Al Mega brings his signature WEPA energy as he sits down with creative power duo  E.B. Kogan & Jessica Silvetti  to talk all about their latest project,  Shockheaded Peter . This darkly humorous reimagining of classic cautionary tales dives deep into the wicked and the weird. Together, Kogan & Silvetti discuss their collaborati...

In this episode of  Comic Crusaders Podcast , I sit down with  Arvid Nelson , acclaimed writer of  Rex Mundi ,  Zero Killer , and original fantasy works, to talk all about his latest universe-building project:  The Band of the Crow . We explore how the idea formed, the mythic inspirations (William Morris, Lord Dunsany, Tolkien), and how Nelson designs the magic, the giants, the world after catastr...

Actor, producer, and now comic book writer Vaho joins Al Mega on the Comic Crusaders Podcast to talk all about his upcoming Mad Cave Studios release,  XERO ! A haunting, genre-bending graphic novel,  XERO  takes readers into a dystopian mall where life itself is merchandise, nostalgia is weaponized, and escape isn't a choice it's survival. Inspired by recurring dreams and brought to life with arti...

Alex Hyde-White Talks Fantastic Four: From Roger Corman's Reed Richards to Marvel's New Era!  The Comic  Crusaders Podcast welcomes Alex Hyde-White, a true Hollywood veteran and the first actor to ever stretch into Mister Fantastic in Roger Corman's infamous 1994    Fantastic Four . With roles in  Pretty Woman ,  Raiders of the Lost Ark ,  Catch Me If You Can , and countless others, Alex brings de...

Al Mega sits down with comics writer Owen  "The Hammer"  Hammer to talk about his journey, Hammer Comics, and his  upcoming Kickstarter project Rogues Gallery!  Packed with villains, twisted tales, and indie fire, this project is about to launch and YOU need to be ready. 👉 Visit Hammer Comics: https://hammer-comics.com/ 👉 Preview Rogues Gallery: https://www.deviantart.com/owenhammer/art/Rogues-G...

Comic Crusaders Podcast welcomes  Bigg Vinny (Vencent Hickerson) , Nashville's own country star, motivational speaker, and former Trailer Choir frontman. From performing under Toby Keith's record label to shedding over 180 lbs on  The Biggest Loser , Vinny has lived a life of transformation. In this episode, Al Mega dives into Vinny's: Musical roots inspired by his father, a touring guitarist for...

🚀 Welcome to the Cosmic Episode! Today Al Mega is interviewing the incredible Ben Nabors—director, writer, and producer behind the epic sci-fi comic TRANSLUNAR, now live on Kickstarter! We go from William & the Windmill to moon-based AI rebellions, space-age visuals, and Kickstarter chaos—all with Mega levels of energy, humor, and creativity! Support the Kickstarter at: https://www.kickstarter.co...

Join host Al Mega as he chops it up with acclaimed writers/comedians/podcasters Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes, The George Lucas Talk Show) and James III (Tiny Dinos, Young Dylan, All That) about their latest collaboration — Stitch #1 from Dynamite Comics, based on the beloved Disney character from Lilo & Stitch! We talk about their creative journey, the comedy-writing hustle, blending humor with comic...

The    Comic  Crusaders Podcast is back with another incredible guest! Host Al Mega sits down with writer and comic book creator C. Edward Sellner, known for powerful works like  The Knight ,  Deadlands: Raven , and  Deadlands: The Kid . In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into his brand-new Kickstarter project: Monarch of Manhattan Vol. 1: Arrival. Sellner shares his journey from comic fan...

Join host Al Mega as he sits down with Phillip B. Vaughan & Katy Stone to discuss their mind-bending new Kickstarter project, SINGULARITY – A Horror/Sci-Fi Anthology from VHS Publications. From twisted tales of terror to cosmic nightmares, this anthology pushes boundaries and delivers chills straight to your imagination. 🚀 Back the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vhssingula...

Monty Nero the acclaimed creator of  Death Sentence  (Titan Comics) and Marvel's  Hulk  &  X-Men is back to tear into the megacity shadows with the Kickstarter of Chrome Roses: Cyberpunk Trilogy  Book 2! We're returning to  The Tract,   a rain-slicked dystopian metropolis where detective Kramm and punk vigilante Teo battle viruses, corporate corruption, and tech billionaires who literally own your...

WEPA! Strap in, Crusaders, because today we're going ALL the way mythic! Your boy Al Mega is chopping it up with the one and only John Osachuk, indie writer, creator, and the mastermind behind the brand-new epic saga  INKER  Trials of Gods and Men , now blowing up on FundMyComic.com. This ain't no bedtime fairy tale, this is cosmic warfare, gods flexin', mortals sweatin', and one creator daring to...

Comic Crusaders is thrilled to welcome back indie comics creator Dewayne Dority to the podcast! Known for building bold, imaginative stories in his Wakeverse, Dewayne returns to share updates on his creative journey and to unveil his latest Kickstarter project: LIAR. In this high-energy interview, host Al Mega dives into the inspiration behind  LIAR , the challenges of running a Kickstarter, and h...