Fortress of Comic News

In this episode of the Fortress of Comic News, hosts Chris and Mike discuss their recent sicknesses, dining experiences, and the latest in comic book media. They review a new DC podcast, share insights on the latest episode of Creature Commandos, and react to the Marvel What If series. The conversation shifts to the controversial casting of Jared Leto as Skeletor in the upcoming He-Man movie, foll...

In this milestone episode 400 of the Fortress of the Comic News podcast, hosts Chris and Mike reflect on their journey, celebrate the significance of reaching 400 episodes, and dive into a variety of topics including the legacy of Conan the Barbarian, new comic releases, the Creature Commandos animated series, the Madden documentary, the future of Sony's Spider-Man universe, casting news for Aveng...

In this episode, Chris and Travis Gibb discuss the current state of Marvel comics, reflecting on various series and characters, including Spider-Man, Miles Morales, the Ultimate Universe, Daredevil, Captain America, Avengers, Moon Knight, Blade, Venom, and the X-Men. They share their thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of recent storylines, the challenges of writing iconic characters, and the...

In this episode of the Fortress of Comic News, hosts Chris and Mike discuss a variety of topics including their excitement for the upcoming 400th episode, recent video game releases, personal anecdotes about hair loss, the future of DC animated movies, and a detailed review of the musical film 'Wicked'. The conversation flows naturally between these themes, providing insights and humor throughout....

In this episode of Fortress of Comic News, hosts Chris and Mike discuss a variety of topics including James Gunn's comments on origin stories, casting news for upcoming DC projects, and the latest announcements for Free Comic Book Day. They delve into the future of beloved characters like Swamp Thing and Clayface, and share their excitement for Idris Elba's role in Masters of the Universe. The con...

In this episode of Fortress Comic News, hosts Chris and Mike discuss a variety of topics including their interview with Jeff Moss about his World War I project, the latest Marvel season of 'What If?', and the busy movie season ahead. They also delve into toy collecting, Hallmark ornaments, and the iconic roles of Denzel Washington, before wrapping up with a deep dive into the finale of 'The Pengui...

In this episode of Fortress Comic News, hosts Chris and Mike delve into a variety of topics ranging from the challenges of leaf management in urban settings to the latest Marvel and Magic: The Gathering crossover events. They discuss the implications of Marvel's influence on the Magic community, share their thoughts on upcoming Marvel releases, and react to trailers for 'Thunderbolts' and 'Captain...

In this episode of Fortress Comic News, hosts Chris and Mike reflect on their Halloween experiences and the transition into the Christmas season. They discuss charitable initiatives related to the holidays, the changing dynamics of trick-or-treating, and the quirks of comic book villains. The conversation also touches on collectible figures and the evolution of characters like Penguin in recent me...

In this episode of Fortress Comic News, hosts Chris and Mike discuss various topics including Halloween plans, the latest in Magic: The Gathering, a Netflix thriller, and the nostalgic Crisis on Infinite Earths. They also delve into character arcs in the Penguin series and Marvel's Agatha, while wrapping up with exciting comic news about the Justice League crossover. In this conversation, Mike and...

In this engaging conversation, Josh Blaylock shares his extensive journey in the comic book industry, detailing his rise from a passionate teenager to the founder of Devil's Due Publishing. He discusses the revival of nostalgic properties like G.I. Joe, the creative process behind his latest project 'The Disavowed', and the significance of crowdfunding through platforms like Kickstarter. Blaylock...

In this engaging conversation, Mark Maia discusses his comic book series 'So-Called Living', a unique take on vampire stories set in a world where monsters are part of everyday life. He shares insights into the evolution of the main character, Jack, and the comedic tone that permeates the series. Mark also delves into the creative process behind the comic, the challenges of running a Kickstarter c...

In this episode of Fortress Comic News, hosts Chris and Mike discuss a variety of topics including news from New York Comic-Con, the intersection of metal music and comics, and the importance of community in comic shops. They also delve into the world of toys and collectibles, share their excitement for upcoming Magic the Gathering collaborations, and provide insights into the latest Marvel news a...

In this episode of Fortress of Comic News, hosts Chris and Mike discuss the upcoming New York Comic Con, their excitement for potential announcements in the comic and gaming worlds, and pay tribute to the late Dragon Ball Z narrator Doc Harris. They also delve into casting news for the Green Lantern series, the representation in the new Agatha show, and the latest developments in the Penguin serie...

In this episode of Fortress Comic News, hosts Chris and Mike discuss a variety of topics including Halloween traditions, spooky movie recommendations, and updates on the Green Lantern TV series. They also review the Penguin TV series and Rings of Power, followed by an interview with the guest Snake. The conversation shifts to comic news, including a review of JSA 12, discussions on DC events, and...

In this conversation, Chris Rundt hosts Chuck Satterlee and Jason Michalski to discuss their upcoming comic book anthology, 'Pots and Panels.' The project combines their love for comics and cooking, featuring food-themed stories and recipes from various creators. They share the inspiration behind the anthology, the process of gathering talent, and the personal stories connected to the recipes. The...

In this episode of Fortress Comic News, hosts Chris Rundt and Mike Ricker discuss various topics including an interview with Justin Koch about his Kickstarter campaign, updates on The Walking Dead franchise, casting news for the Green Lantern series, and the latest developments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They also touch on reality TV shows, the upcoming Dragon Ball series, a wrestling docum...

In this special episode the guys chat with returning guest Blake McCarthy. Blake is back to talk about the latest, and final, issue of his series Territory. You can find Territory and the Kickstarter campaign using the links below! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bmccomics/territory-issues-1-5-complete-post-apocalyptic-kaiju-epic https://globalcomix.com/c/territory/chapters/en/1/1 Get your Fo...

In this week’s episode the guys talk about the series premiers of the Penguin & Agatha All Along, lot of new comic series from the Big 2, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Dr. Andrea Lorenzo Molinari to talk about the latest volume of The Shepard from Scout Comics. Currently Andrea is looking to fund the fourth volume on Kickstarter. You can find The Shepard and Andrea’s Kickstar...

In this episode Chris sits down with Owen and Morgan Rosenblum to talk all things Dark Rose Studios. The two brothers have been working hard, along with other collaborators, to bring their ideas to life across comics, TV, video games, and novels. Currently their comic series Ramgod is being published by Massive Comics and can be found at your local comic shop. Follow their work and find Ramgod usi...

In this week’s episode the guys talk about sadly too many passings, Timesliders one-shot ending Marvel’s publishing year, and more! Don’t Forget the guys also talk about the comics they are reading from last week, and all the news fit for print! Comics we discuss in this episode: Time Waits #1 Star Wars #50 Ultimate Black Panther #8 Space Ghost #5 Gatchaman #3 Avengers Assemble #1 Autumn Kingdom #...

In this week’s episode the guys talk about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, new Mad Cave Studios comic Synap, and more. Also this week the guys are joined by Brandon Starocci to discuss his comic series Avalon. Currently Brandon is on Kickstarter to fund the 6th issue of the series, which is also the finale of the first story arc. You can find Avalon, and Brandon using the links below. https://www.kicksta...

In this week’s episode the guys talk about DC All-In trading cards, Enrest coming to comics, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Daniel Kalban. Daniel is the writer behind comics like Rook & Knight, Knightwrath, American Dreams, and is now looking to fund his latest series The Crimson Casebook of Sherlock Holmes: The Phantom Masquerade on Kickstarter. You can find Daniel’s work usi...

In this interview Chris is joined by Denton Tipton. For those that don’t know Denton is a former IDW Editor who is also the founder of Magma Comix. The two chat about Magma Comix, what they look for in comics to publish, and what they could be looking for in the future. Find Magma Comix at your local comic shop, or digitally, and look for them using the links below. https://magmacomix.com/ https:/...

In this week’s episode the guys talk about Kahhori getting her first comic at Marvel, Crossed becoming a movie, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Sean Wood to talk about his independent comic series the Fog Within. Sean has crowdfunded the first two issue successfully and stops by to talk about the campaign for the third issue, how he got into comics, and attending the Scott Snyder w...

In this week’s episode the guys talk about the latest Kraven the Hunter trailer, a new The Question comics series, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Mike Scrase to talk about his independent comic Zip. Currently Mike is preparing to launch the third issue of this unique superhero series. You can find Zip and Mike’s work using the links below. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mike...