Comic Crusaders Podcast

WEPAAAAA! 🚀ðŸ"¥ The Comic Crusaders Podcast is back and this episode is straight-up ELECTRIC as Al Mega sits down with Eisner-nominated creator Campbell Whyte to break down his latest graphic novel, Luna Express!

This ain't your average comic conversation this is a full-on creative explosion. Campbell dives into the origins of Luna Express, a story that's been living in his head since he was a kid, and how it evolved into a visually wild, emotionally real, and unapologetically bold graphic novel.

From magical girl chaos to real-world struggles, this episode hits on identity, purpose, and that "what am I doing with my life?" energy that so many readers connect with. Expect laughs, deep insights, and behind-the-scenes gems about building a story that blends humor, heart, and social commentary.

Whether you're a comic fan, creator, or just someone trying to figure it all out this episode is for YOU.

ðŸ'‰ Watch the full episode now and don't forget… The Crusade NEVER Ends!

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On this episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Al Mega sits down with writer Aaron Cohen and return guest Alex Schumacher to talk about Schticks & Stones Holiday Special, a currently live Kickstarter that has already hit its funding goal and keeps building momentum. Spun out of their earlier The Cloak Room collaboration "Crime & Passover," the new comic is a 28-page holiday mystery special built around Purim, Passover, and Hanukkah, with humor, heart, and one unforgettable family at the center of it all. Aaron and Alex break down their creative chemistry, the challenge of making something deeply personal and widely relatable, and why this project feels like the start of something much bigger.

Support the Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/…

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On this episode of Comic Crusaders, Al Mega welcomes Ted Brandt and Ro Stein, the duo behind Brandt&Stein, to talk about their upcoming Titan Comics graphic novel Worst Man. Known for work across major comics publishers and for the acclaimed Crowded, the team breaks down their creative journey, how they function as a true collaborative unit, and how Worst Man became a wild blend of romance, farce, crime-story energy, and emotional messiness. With Radcliffe Raleigh racing against the clock to sabotage a wedding before catching feelings for the best man, this book already sounds like a delicious disaster in the best possible way.

Pre-Order your copy today:https://amzn.to/3QAri2S This title will be released on August 25, 2026.

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The Comic Crusaders Podcast is swinging into the Spider-Verse with Roseanne A. Brown to talk about Ghost-Spider: Broken Chords, a graphic novel that gives Gwen Stacy a lot more than a villain to punch. This story puts Gwen between her life as Ghost-Spider, her place in The Mary Janes, pressure at home with George Stacy, the legacy of her late mother Helen, and the complicated arrival of music superstar Trixie St. Dixie. Add in Spider-Punk, Arachnid, and the battle over Magnolia House, and this book becomes a sharp, emotional, music-fueled ride with real heart.

What makes this episode special is how much the conversation goes beyond surface-level Marvel talk. Roseanne gets into character, emotional stakes, music as identity, the lure of fame, and how Gwen's journey becomes a story about choosing who you are before somebody else makes that choice for you. If you love Spider-Verse stories with actual soul, this one is for you.

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Trevor Mueller is back on the Comic Crusaders Podcast, and this episode hits that sweet spot where imagination, education, and straight-up fun all collide. The Chicago-based comics writer has been building serious momentum with Papercutz through Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society: Horses and Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society: Music, two all-ages graphic novels that turn learning into full-on adventure. Trevor's no stranger to crafting engaging stories, with credits that include the multi-Harvey Award nominated Albert the Alien, and these new books show off another side of his game: teaching through excitement instead of talking down to kids.

The Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society setup is already a winner. A crew of smart students teams up with their alien exchange-student friend Toot to explore the world, the universe, and everything in between. In Horses, Trevor and artist Gabriel Mayorga take readers through a wild journey that spans time, microscopic detail, and massive imagination to understand these incredible animals. In Music, Trevor teams with Christian Colbert for a volume that dives into sound waves, instruments, vocal cords, the ear, and even the brain. That's not just educational — that's sneaky-smart storytelling with swagger.

What makes this conversation pop is that Trevor doesn't just talk about the books he gets into the why behind them. Why younger readers deserve stories that respect their intelligence. Why comics are such a beast of a medium for teaching complicated ideas visually. Why curiosity matters. And how you make something like horses or music feel cinematic instead of classroom-flat. There's also great insight into his collaborations, from Gabriel Mayorga's visual versatility on Horses to Christian Colbert helping transform music into something readers can practically hear with their eyes.

This episode is for comic fans, parents, educators, creators, and anybody who loves seeing stories do more than one job at once. Trevor Mueller came through with heart, humor, and a real understanding of how to make books matter. Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society: Horses is out now, and Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society: Music is right around the corner. That means now is the perfect time to jump in, get curious, and see why Trevor keeps making noise in the world of all-ages storytelling.

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On this episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Al Mega steps into the nightmare economy with director, writer, and producer Ben Nabors to talk about Dream Feeds, the new creator-owned sci-fi horror comic from This Is It. The book follows Joshua Caldwell, a teenager from rural Appalachia who becomes an overnight sensation by uploading his nightmares to a platform powered by dream-recording technology. What starts as a shot at escape becomes something darker, messier, and way more dangerous once fame, corporate attention, and the public appetite for private pain get involved.

Ben and Al dig into the book's central idea the monetization of dreams and why the premise feels uncomfortably close to the reality of the creator economy. They also discuss why real places matter in high-concept storytelling, how Appalachia grounds the series emotionally, and what makes Dream Feeds such a sharp example of body horror for the algorithm era. Dream Feeds is also a milestone release for the This Is It imprint, marking the label's third title after Translunar and Frontierra.

The episode also shines a light on the book's stunning physical craft. Artist Dalts Dalton hand-inks pages on large-format paper, with some sequences built through collage, giving the comic a rough, visceral quality that fits the story's emotional danger.

If you like your sci-fi with brains, your horror with bite, and your indie comics with something real to say, this is one episode you do not sleep on.

Follow Ben on: Website: www.grouptheory.com Social Media: @grouptheory Substack: https://thisisitcomics.substack.com/

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Amin Amat is back on the Comic Crusaders Podcast, and this one is for the fantasy fans who like their magic with a little dust, danger, and emotional damage. We're diving into The Road to Oz: Chapter Three, Amin's currently live Kickstarter campaign that continues his darker, cinematic reimagining of Oz this time throwing Dorothy and Scarecrow into 1930s Kansas where the storms aren't just violent, they feel alive. On top of that, the Kickstarter edition includes an exclusive 6-page epilogue made specifically for backers, giving collectors one more reason to jump in now.

This episode also digs into Amin's creative journey as an illustrator, designer, and web professional, and how all of those skills help shape the way he builds worlds, presents his work, and connects with fans. With credits that include CodeWord: Geronimo, Kolchak The Night Stalker, Buckaroo Banzai Origins, and Grimm Universe #3, Amin brings both veteran experience and indie fire to everything he touches.

We also talk Puerto Rico Comic Con 2026, where Amin brought The Road to Oz to fans as part of the first stop of his 2026 tour. From the convention floor energy to fandom trends to what comes next for the series, this is a fun, insightful conversation with a creator building his universe one bold chapter at a time.

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WEPAAAA! The Comic Crusaders Podcast locks onto one of the most iconic franchises in pop culture as Al Mega sits down with Skybound Editorial Director Alex Antone to talk the continuing power of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. From handling a legacy run tied to Larry Hama, to bringing Cobra front and center in Sssilent Missions, to helping guide blockbuster compendium campaigns, Alex gives us a look behind the curtain at how this franchise keeps evolving without losing the pulse fans love.

YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahmz7Mug9go

Support the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skyboundent/gi-joe-a-real-american-hero-compendium-1-2

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Some comics whisper. Ghostwood walks in, kills the lights, and dares you to keep reading.

On this episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Al Mega links up with Zach Zeman and RJ Silvers, the creative team behind the indie horror comic Ghostwood, for a conversation about monsters, mystery, collaboration, and what it takes to build a world that feels bigger, darker, and more dangerous than the average cape-and-cowl sandbox. Zach brings a filmmaker's eye and a monster-maker's imagination to the writing, while RJ delivers the kind of visual storytelling that can make a nightmare feel one panel away from real.

The result is a book with teeth. Ghostwood drops readers into a paranatural pressure cooker where weirdness is rising, the IPC is back in play, and every case feels like it could open a much bigger door. This episode digs into the team's creative journey, their collaborative process, and why this book has the kind of indie energy fans should be paying attention to right now.

Check out the book on GlobalComix:https://globalcomix.com/c/ghostwood

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RJ:https://rjsilvers.newgrounds.com

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The creator and comic book letterer returns to break down the collected edition of Corvus, his emotionally charged space horror graphic novel from Dead Sky Publishing.

Buddy Beaudoin is back on the Comic Crusaders Podcast, and this conversation goes way deeper than spaceships and monsters. With CORVUS: The Collected Edition now available from Dead Sky Publishing, Buddy joins Al Mega to talk about grief as a survival language, gaming as emotional escape, the power of a reluctant Black nerd hero in science fiction, and how psychological horror can be built not just through art, but through pacing, silence, lettering, and emotional truth. The book follows Daryn Dall, a grieving young gamer who gets dragged into a galactic war he never asked for and discovers that pain can make you powerful — but it can also make you vulnerable to forces that know exactly how to break you. With art by Christopher Sassman and Rebecca Sotira, and colors by Allison Hu, Corvus is the kind of creator-owned comic that brings spectacle and substance to the same fight.

In this episode, Buddy opens up about building Daryn as a different kind of sci-fi lead, moving from lettering major titles into creator-owned storytelling, and why Corvus had to be emotionally raw to work. This one is for readers who love horror with heart, sci-fi with teeth, and comics that know survival is never just physical.

YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuBC4Yu2Pzg

Check out Buddy's Website at https://www.buddybeaudoinlettering.com/

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