Comic Book Central

Legendary actor, writer, producer, director, musician and entrepreneur, William Shatner, joins me to talk Trek (classic and new), TekWar…and remembers the great Leonard Nimoy! William Shatner’s website   William on Facebook   William on Twitter Shatner’s World   Get Catch Me Up Images copyright © Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Bluewater Productions, Inc. William Shatner pic courtesy ManfredBaumann.com

From the Arrow Cave to the Comic Book Central Lair, actor David Ramsey joins me this week! David discusses the season finale of Arrow, Olicity, HIVE, ARGUS, the Suicide Squad, and much MORE! David on Instagram   David on Twitter Heard on the show: Broken Wings (Birds of Prey) Podcast Images TM & copyright © Patrick […]

Concluding the Birds of Prey celebration with show creator, Laeta Kalogridis! Laeta joins me for a discussion of the beautiful crime fighters of New Gotham, her time in the worlds of Wonder Woman and the X-Men, and her latest project – Terminator Genisys with Arnold Schwarzenegger! Official Terminator Genisys site    Buy Birds of Prey […]

Quinn…Quinn? The lovely and talented Mia Sara stops by the Lair to talk about working with Cruise in Legend, Broderick in Bueller, JCVD in Timecop…and bringing Harley Quinn to life in Birds of Prey! Mia’s website   Mia on Instagram   Mia on Facebook Buy Birds of Prey on Amazon

From hockey goalie to super hero, no one can throw down like Rachel Skarsten. She’s in the Lair to talk about sports, dancing and hanging out with the Birds of Prey as Dinah Lance! Rachel on Twitter DragonCon Birds of Prey on Amazon

Jealous boyfriends! Water balloon fights! Hollywood legends! All part of the action on the set of Superman: The Movie. Faster than a speeding locomotive, my guest, Jeff East (young Clark Kent) arrives at the Lair to talk about the greatest comic book movie ever made! Jeff on Facebook Stuff you heard on the show: CapedWonder […]

Hey, bro! He played in the Hunger Games, threw down as a Ninja Turtle and ruled the Seven Seas as Aquaman on Smallville. Actor Alan Ritchson swims by the Lair for a chat! Alan on Twitter Alan on American Idol

Hey, pal! Legendary actor Richard Anderson – the man who sent the bionic duo on every mission as Oscar Goldman – joined me in the Lair to talk about the Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman! Order Richard’s memoir from BearManor Media

Gordon’s alive! And so is the Spirit. Actor Sam Jones takes a rocket cycle to the Lair this week to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Flash Gordon…and talk about bringing Denny Colt – aka the Spirit – to life! Sam Jones on Facebook Order Flash Gordon on Amazon Order The Spirit at the WB Shop […]

The celebration of Flash Gordon continues with TV’s Flash (and Smallville’s star QB), Eric Johnson! Eric on Twitter  Flash Gordon TV Series on Amazon  The Knick on Cinemax Monster Kid Radio  The IndyCast

FLASH! Ah-ahhh! Celebrate 80 years of Flash Gordon and 35 years of the cult sci-fi film with the actress who brought Dale Arden to life, Melody Anderson! Counseling By Melody Monster Kid Radio

I take the show on the road to the Steel City Con and sit down with Star Trek twosome Terry Farrell and Michael Dorn! Michael Dorn on Twitter   Steel City Con   Star Trek Actor Appearances The IndyCast

The second of beak-to-beak Howard the Duck episodes with actor Chip Zien – the voice of Howard! Chip talks about his performances from Broadway to Tinseltown and giving Howard his sarcastic quack! Follow Chip on Twitter John Morton’s Cincinnati Comic Expo article on starwars.com    The IndyCast

WAUGH! Actor Ed Gale joins me to kick off beak-to-beak Howard the Duck episodes! Ed talks about crazy stunts, working with Lea Thompson and bringing our favorite feathered friend to life on the big screen! Follow Ed on Twitter Like Ed on Facebook Stuff you heard on the show: The IndyCast

From the Sweathogs to Superman…and adventures with Steve Gerber, Alex Toth and Jack “King” Kirby in between! Writer/producer Mark Evanier is in the Lair to talk about bringing comic books to life! Mark Evanier Website Mark on Twitter Mark on Facebook The IndyCast Indiana Jones and the Temple of Yearning Radio Drama

Actor Max Charles joins me to talk about becoming Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man, time traveling with Mr. Peabody and working with Clint Eastwood! Follow Max on Twitter   Follow Max on Instagram

What’s the purrfect way to kick off year TWO of Comic Book Central? With actress Lee Meriwether, of course! Lee joins me in the Lair to talk about the original Batman movie and her role as the felonious feline, Catwoman! Follow Lee on Twitter   Lee’s Website  Like Lee on Facebook  Order Batman on Amazon

Hang out in the Lair and celebrate the first anniversary of Comic Book Central with a look back at some of the most memorable moments from the past year!

Electra WOW!  From Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, actress Judy Strangis swaps the ElectraBase for the Comic Book Central Lair to chat about saving the world on 70’s Saturday morning TV!

Fire up the Crysalid!  Time to take a ride with M.A.N.T.I.S.  Actor Carl Lumbly joins me to talk about his super roles, including Martian Manhunter! Stuff you heard on the show:  M.A.N.T.I.S. in iTunes   Monster Kid Radio   The IndyCast

Terminator, sci-fi/western warrior, DC Comics super villain, and DC Comics super HERO! They’re all Summer Glau! I sit down to chat with the Firefly/Arrow actress on the latest episode!

Tohoru Masamune, the evil Shredder from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, is talkin’ about tortoises, pterodactyls and teaming up with Megan Fox! Tohoru on Twitter

My adventure at Cincinnati Comic Expo continues with the Fonz, Henry Winkler, Indiana Jones stuntman Dickey Beer, Star Wars rebel pilot John Morton and, from the Indiana Jones movies and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, John Rhys-Davies! Cincinnati Comic Expo – John Morton’s website – Dickey Beer on Twitter – Henry Winkler on Twitter – The IndyCast

Part one of my adventure at Cincinnati Comic Expo featuring special guests Expo co-founder, Matt Bredestege, Bob (Iron Man) Layton, Marv (Spider-Man) Wolfman and I meet up with the Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno! Lou Ferrigno’s Official Page Cincinnati Comic Expo Marv Wolfman’s Official Page Bob Layton’s Official Page Stuff you heard on the show: The […]

Great Hera! Actress Shannon Farnon, who voiced Wonder Woman, takes a break from the Hall of Justice to hang out in the Lair and talk about Super Friends! Follow Shannon on Twitter “Like” Shannon on Facebook Stuff you heard on the show: Cincinnati Comic Expo Fanboy Expo

He carried the shield, wore the star-spangled spandex and threw down with the Red Skull!  Now, actor Matt Salinger is in the Lair to talk about his starring role in the 90’s flick, Captain America!

My adventures at CT ComiCONN continue as I catch up with actor Maximiliano Hernandez from the summer blockbuster, Captain America: The Winter Soldier! Max on Twitter Stuff you heard on the show: Earth Angels Canine Rescue TerrifiCon TheIndyCast Margante Studios Brandon Wilt Art Power Records Plaza

Comic Book Central at CT ComiCONN with special guests Ray (Darth Maul) Park, William (The Greatest American Hero) Katt, Neal Adams, Jerry Ordway and much, MUCH more! TerrifiCon The IndyCast Secret Identity Podcast High Adventure Music Brandon Wilt Art Margante Studios Neal Adams’ Website Jerry Ordway on Twitter William Katt on Facebook

Talented and stunning actress Morena Baccarin is this week’s guest.  She’s in the Lair to talk about voicing DCU characters and soaring through the ‘verse in the sci-fi series, Firefly! Follow Morena on Twitter

Fire up the Cap-cycle! Actor Reb Brown, TV’s ORIGINAL Captain America, is in the Lair to talk about portraying the Sentinel of Liberty. “Like” Reb on Facebook Stuff you heard on the show: TerrifiCon

Michael Uslan, the executive producer of the Batman movie universe, stops by the Lair to celebrate Batman’s 75th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of his 1989 film, Batman! Michael Uslan on Facebook Order The Boy Who Loved Batman Stuff you heard on the show: TerrifiCon

Transformers, robots in disguise!  This week, they’re in the guise of actor Mark Ryan, who voices Bumblebee, Lockdown and more.  He joins me in the Lair to talk about the billion dollar blockbusters! Mark Ryan’s website   Follow Mark on Twitter   Mark on Facebook Stuff you heard on the show: Monster Kid Radio   TerrifiCon

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Supergirl: The Movie with Kara Zor-El herself, Helen Slater! Helen Slater’s website Stuff you heard on the show:Monster Kid RadioTerrifiCon

The EPIC monster-sized Comic Book Central Monster Bash Crash is here! Crossing over with Monster Kid Radio, Joe Stuber and Derek Koch team up to meet Joel (MST3K) Hodgson, the boys from the Ultimate Abbott and Costello Tribute Show, Beverly (Superman and the Mole Men) Washburn, Jay North and Jeannie Russell (Dennis the Menace) and […]

The Marvel Universe is coming to a MASSIVE arena show near you! Director Shanda Sawyer is in the Lair to tell us how she plans to bring our favorite comic book characters to life! Marvel Universe Live! Official Website Stuff you heard on the show: Monster Kid Radio

Another SUPERstar guest! Actor Gerard Christopher visits the Lair to talk about his portrayal of the Boy of Steel on The Adventures of Superboy! Superboy Homepage Buy Superboy DVDs online “Like” Superboy: The Legacy on Facebook Stuff you heard on the show: Monster Kid Radio Disney, Indiana B Movie Man

Actor William Katt, Ralph Hinkley, flies into, okay, CRASHES into the Lair to talk about the hit ABC series, The Greatest American Hero! “Like” William Katt on Facebook Stuff you heard on the show: The IndyCast   Monster Kid Radio  TerrifiCon  Monster Bash

The ORIGINAL web-slinger, Nicholas Hammond, swings into the Lair to talk about bringing Spider-Man to life on the CBS TV series! Follow Nicholas on Twitter Stuff you heard on the show: The IndyCast   Monster Kid Radio   TerrifiCon

Charlie’s Angel, Bond Girl and Queen of the Jungle!  Actress Tanya Roberts pulled off the fanboy trifecta and she’s in the Lair to talk about her wild roles, including Sheena! Follow Tanya on Twitter

It’s Superman’s pal, Jimmy Olsen! Actor Marc McClure talks about his music, his role in the Back to the Future series and working with the great Christopher Reeve.

Browncoats unite! The Hero of Canton, the man they call Jayne, Adam Baldwin stops by to talk about many of his “tough/funny” characters! The Last Ship on TNT

Actor Doug Jones, the Silver Surfer, Sentinal of the Spaceways, sails into the Lair for a chat! Doug’s website Follow Doug on Twitter “Like” Doug on Facebook

Actor Mark Valley, DC Comics’ Human Target, puts himself front and center on the latest episode of Comic Book Central! Follow Mark on Twitter

HULK SMASH! The one and only Lou Ferrigno is hangin’ out in the Lair to talk about how he brought the Jade Giant, the Incredible Hulk, to life! Lou online Lou Fit Star Trek Continues Lou on Facebook Lou on Twitter Liberator Stuff you heard on the show: Free Comic Book Day

From the bionic duo to the Incredible Hulk, V and BEYOND! Legendary writer/producer/director, Kenneth Johnson talks about creating the iconic shows we love! Kenneth’s website

Dean Cain, the man who brought the Last Son of Krypton to life, flies in from the Fortress of Solitude to hang out in the Lair and talk about Lois & Clark! Stuff you heard on the show: Chiller Theatre Expo Superman Celebration

From the Batcave to the Lair, Kevin Conroy joins me to talk about bringing the Dark Knight to life in the DC animated universe! Kevin’s website   Kevin on Twitter Stuff you heard on the show: Paley Center   Dublin Comic Con   Connecticut ComiCONN

Batman’s 75th anniversary celebration continues with the FIRST actress to slip on the slinky catsuit as Catwoman, Julie Newmar! Julie’s Website    Julie on Facebook

And then there’s Adrienne! This week, I welcome Creepshow, Swamp Thing and Batman: The Animated Series actress Adrienne Barbeau to the Comic Book Central Lair! Adrienne’s website Adrienne on Facebook Adrienne on Twitter

This week, I time travel to the 25th century to chat with sci-fi icon Erin Gray – Willma Deering from Buck Rogers in the 25th Century! Photo courtesy Erin Gray Images TM & copyright © NBC Universal Heroes For Hire Erin on Facebook