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Hey you guys! Time to bring you the power with multi-talented Danny Seagren – the man who first brought Spidey to life in live action on one of the 70s grooviest shows, The Electric Company!Photo courtesy Dewey Cassell TM & copyright © 2015Images TM & copyright © Marvel, Children’s Television Workshop Stuff you heard on […]

Comic book store worker in real life, comic book store owner on The Big Bang Theory! Kevin Sussman is my guest in the Lair and we’re talking all about his origin story, his Hollywood hero, Stuart’s most memorable Big Bang moments, Kevin’s favorite prop from the set, if he’d be up for a virtual TBBT […]

What’s the deal? Howie Mandel is here and we’ve got a lot to talk about! Find out how he’s coping with quarantine during a global pandemic, his message for those dealing with mental health issues, and what he’s doing online to help small businesses and front line workers. PLUS – we’ll chat about his “Golden […]

Well, blow me down! Legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning writer/cartoonist (and Sweethaven creator!) Jules Feiffer drops by to talk about his beginnings in the Depression-era Bronx working side-by-side with his idol Will Eisner on The Spirit – on up to penning the charming cartoon-come-to-life, Popeye with Robin Williams!Photo courtesy Jules FeifferImages TM & copyright © King Features […]

Celebrate 40 years of the feature film Popeye with the Hollywood legend who brought Wimpy to life, Paul Dooley! Join us as we talk about the iconic sailor man, Electric Company, cartooning, Slap Shot, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Strange Brew, Sixteen Candles, and much, much MORE!Photo courtesy Paul DooleyImages TM & copyright © King […]

This week, I check in with Man of Steel and Batman v Superman’s General Swanwick, actor Harry Lennix! Harry talks about those films, screen testing with Henry Cavill, voicing Black Manta, and you’ll find out what he thinks of Zack Snyder’s reveal that Harry was going to be Martian Manhunter in Justice League!Photo courtesy Harry […]

Actress Faithe Herman joins me to talk about her role on the NBC hit series, This Is Us, and her time in the DC Universe as Darla Dudley in the hit superhero blockbuster film, SHAZAM!Photo courtesy Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images North AmericaImages TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC ComicsFollow Faithe on TwitterFollow Faithe on Instagram […]

Gifted actress Amy Acker drops by the Lair to talk about her roles in Marvel’s Gifted & Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., acting alongside Michael Emerson in Person of Interest, being a part of the Whedon-verse in Angel and Dollhouse, bringing Lois Lane to life in Superman: Red Son, and being the only actress in history to […]

Super actor Jesse Rath is my guest in the Comic Book Central Lair this week! Jesse is here to talk about bringing to life the futuristic comic character Brainiac 5 on the hit CW series, Supergirl!Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., the CW, DC Comics Follow Jesse on TwitterFollow Jesse on Instagram Stuff you […]

Flash-tastic actress Natalie Dreyfuss is my guest in the Lair this week and we are talking all about her explosive introduction as Sue Dearbon (Dibny?) on the CW hit superhero series, The Flash! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., the CW, DC Comics Follow Natalie on TwitterFollow Natalie on Instagram“Like” Natalie on Facebook Stuff […]

From chilling to champion, sinister to savior, villain to hero – Emmy-winning actor Michael Emerson has done it all! This week, he’s joining me in the Lair to talk about his roles on Lost, Person of Interest, Evil, and of course, his comic booky turns as Cayden James on Arrow and The Clown Prince of […]

From Mouseketeer to working with Abbott & Costello & Jimmy Stewart, to becoming a Super Friend! Actress Sherry Alberoni drops by the Lair to talk about her showbiz start on the Mickey Mouse Club, getting scared by a cyborg, going into space on Saturday mornings, and joining up with the greatest superheroes of all time […]

Before you watch the conclusion of the CW’s Crisis on Infinite Earths, don’t you dare miss part two of my Crisis Hotline special! Past Comic Book Central guests Kevin Conroy (Batman), Robert Wuhl (Alexander Knox), and Jon Cryer (Lex Luthor) return to the Lair to talk about their time in the epic CW crossover!Image TM […]

It’s part one of my Crisis Hotline special! Past Comic Book Central guests Marc Guggenheim (executive producer/writer), Johnathon Schaech (Jonah Hex), and John Wesley Shipp (The Flash) return to the Lair to talk about their time in the epic CW crossover, Crisis On Infinite Earths!Image TM & copyright © DC Comics Follow Marc on TwitterFollow […]

It’s a crisis on Comic Book Central as I welcome the Monitor (and the Anti-Monitor) from the Crisis on Infinite Earths CW crossover, actor LaMonica Garrett!Photo courtesy Bobby QuillardImages TM & copyright © Warner Bros., The CW, DC Comics Follow LaMonica on TwitterFollow LaMonica on Instagram

Year 7 of Comic Book Central begins with legendary comic book creator, Todd McFarlane! The creator of Spawn and co-creator of Venom joins me to talk about those characters, his epic run on Spider-Man, his new DC toy line, and so much more.Photo courtesy Todd McFarlaneImages TM & copyright © Image Comics, Marvel Comics Todd’s […]

It’s the EPIC Comic Book Central 6th anniversary special! I’m revisiting some of the most memorable moments from the past year of the show, including some of your favorite guests and moments!

Concluding my look back at the Cincinnati Comic Expo by bringing you my exclusive Q&A with actress Kathy Najimy! From winning big on game shows like Family Feud, to stalking Bette Midler in a bunny costume, to becoming an incredible actress in the Sister Act films, Hocus Pocus, King of the Hill, and The Rocketeer […]

I’m celebrating 80 years of the Dark Knight with the stars of Gotham! Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin join me for this exclusive Q&A from this year’s Cincinnati Comic Expo. Oh, and did I mention Ben is the Caped Crusader from Batman: Year One? Bat-tastic!Photo TM & copyright © Comic Book Central Cincinnati Comic ExpoFollow […]

Goin’ under the sea the Disney way on this episode as Cincinnati Comic Expo Week continues! Celebrate 30 years of The Little Mermaid with the voice behind Ariel, the lovely and talented Jodi Benson! And yes, I ask her about Aquagirl!Photo TM & copyright © Comic Book CentralLogo and image TM & copyright Cincinnati Comic […]

Cincinnati Comic Expo Week begins! It’s my look back at the comic book and pop culture convention from the Queen City. Featuring my exclusive Comic Book Central Q&As with Josh Keaton (The Spectacular Spider-Man), Jessie T. Usher (The Boys), and Justin H. Min (The Umbrella Academy)! Cincinnati Comic ExpoJosh’s official websiteFollow Jessie on TwitterFollow Justin […]

Thundercats – HO! The voice of Lion-O from Thundercats, Larry Kenney, is my guest this week! We’re chatting about the classic animated series, his return to the franchise, and how he became the voice behind two classic breakfast cereal mascots – Sonny the Cocoa Puffs cuckoo bird and Count Chocula! Photo courtesy Larry KenneyImages TM […]

Actor David Dastmalchian joins me in the Lair for a candid, revealing, and inspirational conversation. David opens up about his early battle with addiction, and how his adversity relates to his new Dark Horse Comics tale – Count Crowley! PLUS – we’re celebrating 80 years of Batman by chatting about The Dark Knight and Gotham, […]

We’ve got movie sign! Joel Hodgson, the creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000, returns to Comic Book Central to talk about the MST3K comic book from Dark Horse, and his final go-around as his movie-riffing alter ego Joel Robinson for the national show – Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour!Images […]

Talkin’ sci-fi and superheroes with Firefly’s Sean Maher! Sean takes us back to his time filming the beloved space western series, weighs in on his Serenity cast mates, and celebrates 80 years of Batman with behind-the-scenes stories about his voiceover role as Nightwing!Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., Dark Horse Comics Follow Sean on […]

Goin’ back in time with actor Josh Keaton! We’re taking a look back at his incredible work voicing superheroes like the Spectacular Spider-Man, Green Lantern, and Ant-Man. PLUS – we’re jumping in the DeLorean to revisit his time on Back to the Future: The Animated Series!Images TM & copyright © Disney, Marvel, Warner Bros. Josh’s […]

Like a leaf on the wind, Firefly star Alan Tudyk soars into the Lair this week! We’re talking about the beloved sci-fi series, his role on DC’s Doom Patrol, voicing the Joker on the Harley Quinn animated series, and the upcoming Star Wars Rogue One series!Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC, Marvel Comics, […]

John Wesley Shipp returns to Comic Book Central as I bring you our Q & A from this year’s TerrifiCon! John gives us an inside look at the recent CW Elseworlds crossover where he returned as Barry Allen aka The Flash from his 1990 series! He also talks about his return for the Crisis crossover, […]

TerrifiCon Week continues and actor Derek Mears is back in the Lair! I’m bringing you my TerrifiCon Q&A with the star of Swamp Thing!Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC Comics, TerrifiCon, The WB TerrifiConFollow Derek on TwitterFollow Derek on Instagram Stuff you heard on the show:Cincinnati Comic Expo

TerrifiCon Week continues as I bring you my celebrity Q&A with the legendary voice of Yakko from Animaniacs and Pinky from Pinky and the Brain – Rob Paulsen! NARF!Images TM & copyright © Robert Paulsen with Michael Fleeman, DC Comics Rob’s official websiteAnimaniacs In ConcertPurchase Rob’s memoir, Voice LessonsTerrifiCon

The origin of Thanos! TV’s original Captain America! Breaking news with Tony Todd? Superman IV – the comic! And behind-the-scenes stories of the epic 1989 Batman movie with Robert Wuhl! All part of my look back at this year’s TerrifiCon! TerrifiConReb Brown’s websiteBecoming Superman on AmazonThe Cleveland Orchestra

We’re headed to the galaxy far, far away with conductor Sarah Hicks, the magnificent maestro wielding the baton for The Empire Strikes Back in Concert with the Cleveland Orchestra!Photo & logo courtesy The Cleveland OrchestraImages TM & copyright © Lucasfilm, Ltd., Disney, Marvel ComicsSarah’s official websiteFollow Sarah on TwitterThe Cleveland Orchestra Stuff you heard on […]

The voice behind our favorite web-swinging superhero is here! Actor Drake Bell talks about bringing Spidey to life in the animated series Ultimate Spider-Man, the comedy influences he channeled for Drake & Josh, and the latest on his incredible music career!Images TM & copyright © Disney, Marvel Comics Stuff you heard on the show:TerrifiConCincinnati Comic […]

Actor Derek Mears – Swamp Thing himself – takes root in the Comic Book Central Lair to talk about becoming Swampy for the DC Universe series. We’ll also chat about his time as a supervillain on The Flash, meeting Harrison Ford on the set of Indiana Jones, and how improv comedy helped him bring the […]

Legendary writer/producer J. Michael Straczynski is here! Joe talks about the origins of Babylon 5, commendations and controversy over his classic Spider-Man tales, how He-Man opened the door to Hollywood, his return to comics with AWA Studios, and how a strange visitor from another planet helped him survive unimaginable horrors as a child…and inspired him […]

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Batman feature film with the amazing talent behind the comic book adaptation, Jerry Ordway! We’ll also talk about his epic graphic novel, The Power of Shazam! PLUS – a TerrifiCon preview with the man behind the terrific comic convention – Mitch Hallock!Images TM & copyright © DC Comics Follow […]

The superhero police officer from the world of Marvel’s Luke Cage, Defenders, and Iron Fist is here! Simone Missick talks about the influences she channeled in bringing Misty Knight to life, her thoughts on Daughters of the Dragon, and she gives us a preview of her latest crime-fighting character – Judge Lola Carmichael on the […]

Level 10 clearance is granted when my special guest, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. writer/executive producer Craig Titley drops by! We’re chatting about his most memorable episodes of the series, how his fandom nearly lost him the gig, his “wish” superhero from the Marvel movies, working with Joe Dante and George Lucas, his disdain for Scrappy-Doo, […]

Voice artist Kat Cressida is here to talk about scaring you at Disney’s Haunted Mansion, delighting you with Toy Story and Dexter’s Laboratory, and inspiring you with the story of her real-life challenge! It’s the exclusive interview you’ll hear ONLY on Comic Book Central!Photo courtesy Kat CressidaImages TM & copyright © Disney, DC Comics Kat’s […]

From iconic CrossFit champ to Amazonian warrior to supervillain – talk about cross-training! Actress/athlete Brooke Ence drops by to talk about her time on the battlefield in the blockbuster films Wonder Woman and Justice League…and taking on Black Lightning as New Wave! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., Clay Enos, DC Comics, The CW […]

Narf! From Pinky and the Brain, Animaniacs, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and so many TV shows, movies, and video games – the great Rob Paulsen is here! Rob talks about giving voice to these classic characters, working with Mels (Blanc and Brooks), and taking on the biggest fight of his life – defeating cancer. It’s […]

Actress, writer, filmmaker Christina Wren is here! We know how she feels about Superman, but how does she feel about a certain emerald-clad superhero and dressing in pink spandex? Find out as we talk Man of Steel, Batman v Superman and MUCH more, including her new comedy series – Hicksters! Images TM & copyright © […]

Hail to the Chief! Hollywood legend Bruce Boxleitner stops by to discuss his recent appearance as the President on the hit superhero series, Supergirl! Plus – we’ll revisit some of his classic roles from Bring ’em Back Alive, Scarecrow & Mrs. King, Babylon 5, and of course…Tron! Images TM & copyright © Disney, Warner Bros., […]

Sam Witwer – fanboy and Emmy-nominated actor – has brought many comic book and sci-fi characters to life. Doomsday, Darth Maul, Agent Liberty…and today, he’s in the Comic Book Central Lair to talk all about ’em! Images TM & copyright © Lucasfilm, The CW, DC Comics Sam Witwer online Follow Sam on Twitter Follow Sam […]

Hartley Sawyer has arrived! He’s stretching out and relaxing in the Lair to discuss bringing Ralph Dibny, aka Elongated Man, to life on the hit CW series, The Flash. PLUS – learn more about the superheroic work he’s doing with LA Animal Services! Images TM & copyright © The CW, DC Comics Follow Hartley on […]

Emmy-winning actor Jon Cryer is my guest this week! Jon joins me in the Lair to talk about becoming the bald, brilliant, and BAD DC Comics supervillain Lex Luthor on the hit CW series, Supergirl. PLUS – we’ll take a look back at Superman IV when he played Lenny Luthor alongside Gene Hackman’s Lex! Images […]

From The Umbrella Academy, my guest this week is Jordan Claire Robbins! Jordan brings the character of Grace (aka “Mom”) to life on the hit Netflix adaptation of the cool and crazy comic book series! Images TM & copyright © Netflix, Dark Horse Comics Follow Jordan on Instagram Follow Jordan on Twitter Stuff you heard […]

The sound of thunder and the flash of lightning means that a member of the Shazam family is here! Talented actress Michelle Borth chats about bringing Mary Marvel (yes, Mary MARVEL) to life in the blockbuster film. In this in-depth and revealing conversation, Michelle talks about becoming a superhero, working with Shazam star Zachary Levi, […]

From Wall Street whiz kid to superhero sidekick! The funny and fantastically-talented Adam Tsekhman drops by to talk about how he gave up a career in finance to become an actor – leading to his Legends of Tomorrow fan-fave character, Gary Green. Things are about to get time-trippy! Photo courtesy Charles Zuckermann Images TM & […]

From the world of the CW’s Black Lightning, the big baddie from BOTH seasons, multitalented artist Marvin “Krondon” Jones III is in the Lair talkin’ about his life growing up in South Central LA, his career as a rap musician, AND how he brings comic book villain Tobias Whale to life each week on Black […]