Comic Book Central

Sci-fi and superhero sensation Lexa Doig joins me this week to talk about her latest genre role – Talia al Ghul on the CW hit series, Arrow! PLUS – your chance to win an Arrow Blu-ray set! Photo courtesy Lexa Doig Images TM & copyright © The CW Network, DC Comics Follow Lexa on Twitter […]

Actress/stuntwoman Samantha Jo joins me this week to break down her time throwing down with Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., battling the Man of Steel, and fighting alongside the Amazonian Princess in Wonder Woman and Justice League! Photo courtesy Madeline Machado Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., Marvel, ABC Follow Samantha on Twitter    Follow […]

Super director Jesse Warn is in the Lair to talk about his time behind the camera directing iconic episodes of The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, and now…Riverdale! PLUS – find out how you can score season one of The Flash on Blu-ray…FREE! Photo courtesy Jesse Warn Images TM & copyright © The CW Network, DC Comics […]

Jedi Knight, Joker, Trickster, pop culture icon – the legendary Mark Hamill joins me in the Lair for Flash Back/Flash Forward February to talk about his iconic roles and his return to the Star Wars universe! PLUS – find out how you can score season one of The Flash on Blu-ray…FREE! Photo courtesy Lionsgate, Comic-Con […]

ZOOM has arrived! Actor Teddy Sears joins me for Flash Back/Flash Forward February to talk about his latest series, 24: Legacy, and how he menaced Team Flash as the villainous Hunter Zolomon, a.k.a. Zoom! PLUS – find out how you can score season one of The Flash on Blu-ray…FREE! Photo courtesy Teddy Sears Images TM […]

The Fastest Man Alive joins me in the Lair as Flash Back/Flash Forward February continues on Comic Book Central! Actor Charlie Schlatter talks about his work in the DC animated universe as The Flash, as well as working with Hollywood legends George Burns and Dick Van Dyke! PLUS – find out how you can score […]

Flash Back/Flash Forward February begins on Comic Book Central! This week, I’m joined by the latest member of Team Flash. From the hit CW TV series, The Flash, actor Keiynan Lonsdale speeds in from S.T.A.R. Labs to the Lair to talk about suiting up as Kid Flash! Photo courtesy Keiynan Lonsdale Images TM & copyright […]

A Comic Book Central EXCLUSIVE! Legendary director Richard Donner flies in from the Fortress of Solitude to the Comic Book Central Lair to talk about his epic super film, Superman: The Movie! PLUS – the latest on Goonies 2! Photo courtesy Richard Donner/The Donner’s Company Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC Comics Order […]

YATTA! Actor Masi Oka joins me this week to talk about the super sci-fi series, Heroes…and how he helped bring the worlds of Star Wars and the Hulk to life! Photo courtesy Masi Oka Images TM & copyright © NBC Universal, DC Comics, NTVB Media Follow Masi on Twitter    Follow Masi on Instagram   […]

What do Batman, Star Trek, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Wonder Woman, and Spider-Man have in common? My special guest – Stephen Kandel! He’s penned stories for each series and we’re revisting those classic episodes today! PLUS – an Arrow season three Blu-ray giveaway! Photo courtesy Stephen Kandel Images TM & copyright […]

From villain on Arrow…to hero on Training Day, actress Katrina Law is terrifically talented and tough as nails! Today, she’s in the Lair talking about comic books and crime solving! PLUS – an Arrow Blu-ray giveaway, and my tribute to Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds! Photo courtesy Katrina Law Images TM & copyright © CW […]

Concluding my Power Records retrospective with legendary comic book artist/writer, Neal Adams! We’re chatting about Star Trek, Batman, Superman, and more. Plus – Neal weighs in on current comic book movies and TV shows! Images TM & copyright © Inspired Studios, DC Comics, Paramount Neal Adams online    Follow Neal on Twitter    “Like” Neal […]

Stacks of wax and pages of POWERful superheroes! Donald Kasen, CEO of Inspired Studios and Power Records, joins me for a time-traveling trip to the swingin’ 70s…when vinyl was in vouge and Power Records were twirling on our turntables! Photo courtesy Donald Kasen Images TM & copyright © Inspired Studios, DC Comics, Marvel Inspired Studios/Trollies […]

From Wayne Manor to the Comic Book Central Lair. This week, I sit down for a Bat-chat with the talented young man who brings the legendary character Bruce Wayne to life on the hit series, Gotham – David Mazouz! Images TM & copyright © Fox, DC Comics Follow David on Instagram    Follow David on […]

Going great Gunn! This week, I sit down with actor Sean Gunn to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy Volumes 1 & 2, and the return of his wacky character, Kirk, on Gilmore Girls! Photo courtesy Sean Gunn Images TM & copyright © Disney, Marvel Follow Sean on Instagram    Follow Sean on Twitter   […]

Year Four of Comic Book Central begins as I celebrate the 15th anniversary of Smallville with actress Allison Mack! Photo courtesy Allison Mack Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, Warner Bros.

It’s the Comic Book Central 3rd anniversary special! I look back at the most amazing moments from the past year in the Lair! It’s a treasury-sized treasure trove of tremendous talents from the worlds of Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, The Flash, Star Trek, Back to the Future, and MORE!

Guest stars galore as I bring you my epic, treasury-sized adventure at the Cincinnati Comic Expo! Adam Baldwin (Firefly), Karen Fukuhara (Suicide Squad), Teddy Sears (The Flash), Lee Meriwether (Batman ’66), David Mazouz (Gotham), Tim Rose (Star Wars universe), Frank Brunner (Doctor Strange), and Craig Boldman (Archie) are all on hand. Don’t you dare miss […]

Actress Ellen Bry is in the Lair this week to talk about performing super stunts with Superman, snapping pics with Spider-Man, and beaming aboard the Enterprise on Star Trek: The Next Generation. PLUS – a super preview of Superman at the Symphony with conductor Brett Mitchell! Images TM & copyright © CBS Fox Home Video, […]

From Spike to Brainiac to Lex Luthor – actor James Marsters stops by the Lair to talk about his villainous roles on Buffy, Smallville, and Superman: Doomsday! PLUS – your exclusive preview of the upcoming Cincinnati Comic Expo! Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, Warner Bros., IDW Publishing James’ website    “Like” James on […]

TerrifiCon Week comes to a close on Comic Book Central with the ORIGINAL Scarlet Speedster, also Henry Allen from the current Flash series, and now…the Golden Age Flash! Channel the speed force kids, it’s My Q&A with John Wesley Shipp! Photo courtesy JC Alvarez Images TM & copyright © The CW Network, DC Comics TerrifiCon […]

FLASH! Ah-ahhhh! The savior of the universe, Sam Jones greets the fans at TerrifiCon for a revealing Q&A in this bonus TerrifiCon Week episode! Images TM & copyright © DreamWorks Classics, Warner Bros. TerrifiCon   Follow Sam on Twitter    “Like” Sam on Facebook    Life After Flash online

JOY! TerrifiCon Week continues on Comic Book Central with another bonus episode as I celebrate the silver anniversary of Ren & Stimpy with the show’s co-creator, Bob Camp! Photo from Dork Times Images TM & copyright © Viacom, Marvel TerrifiCon    “Like” BobLab Studios on Facebook

TerrifiCon Week continues on Comic Book Central! Get a front row seat to my Q&A with artist/animator, Rick Hoberg! We’re talking everything from Super Friends and Spider-Man to Transformers and Star Wars! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., Marvel, Disney Rick’s website    TerrifiCon

My EPIC multi-part adventure at TerrifiCon begins with Tony Todd, Rene Auberjonois, AMC’s Comic Book Men, Peter David, Sean Gunn, PLUS – my TerrifiCon Q&A with Gotham’s Camren Bicondova! TerrifiCon online    Follow TerrifiCon guests on Twitter: Camren Bicondova    Tony Todd    Rene Auberjonois    Sean Gunn    Comic Book Men    Peter David

Indiana Jones and Superman are coming to musical life in Cleveland! On this special bonus episode of Comic Book Central, I sit down with the conductor and the artistic administrator of the Cleveland Orchestra, Brett Mitchell and Ilya Gidalevich, to chat about two action-packed events – Raiders of the Lost Ark: In Concert and Superman […]

Merry Marvel melodies are in the air (and in the Lair) as legendary songwriter Jack Urbont drops by to celebrate 50 years of the Marvel Super Heroes cartoon and his timeless super theme songs! Photo courtesy Jack Urbont Images TM & copyright © Marvel, DC Jack Urbont sings the Marvel Super Heroes songs on PBS […]

It’s Comic Book Central at Wizard World Columbus with special guests Sam Jones (Flash Gordon), Mitch Pileggi (The X-Files), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules), Robin Atkin Downes (Batman v Superman) AND a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Star Trek with Lieutenant Uhura, Nichelle Nichols! PLUS a preview of upcoming shows with Wizard World’s Jerry Milani! Wizard […]

Emmy-winning actress Lindsay Wagner joins me this week to talk about her iconic bionic role as Jaime Sommers from the landmark 70s sci-fi smash hit – The Bionic Woman! PLUS – a preview of this year’s TerrifiCon! Photo courtesy Daniel T. Gramkee Images TM & copyright © Universal Studios, Dynamite Entertainment Lindsay’s website    Follow […]

He might be Superman’s pal in the comics, but he’s the Maid of Might’s pal on the hit show, Supergirl! Actor Mehcad Brooks takes center seat in the Lair to chat about bringing the iconic character of Jimmy – sorry, JAMES – Olsen to life! Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, Warner Bros., CBS, […]

From rural Kansas to the final frontier and everywhere in between! Actor Phil Morris has brought heroes (Martian Manhunter) and villains (Vandal Savage) to life and has soared with the crew of the Enterprise. Today, he’s hangin’ out in the Lair and talkin’ about comics! Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, Warner Bros. Phil’s […]

The 75th anniversary celebration of Green Arrow continues on Comic Book Central as I welcome actor Jimmy Akingbola who portrays the villainous Baron Reiter on the CW hit show, Arrow! Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, The CW Television Network “Like” Jimmy on Facebook    Follow Jimmy on Twitter    Follow Jimmy on Instagram […]

He’s terrific! He’s MISTER Terrific! Actor Echo Kellum joins me this week to talk about bringing the “third smartest man in the world” to life on the CW hit show, Arrow! Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, The CW Television Network “Like” Echo on Facebook    Follow Echo on Twitter    Follow Echo on […]

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the feature film, The Rocketeer! Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo are in the Lair to talk about adapting Dave Stevens’ classic comic book character for the big screen. The dynamic duo also chat about creating the 1990 TV series – The Flash! Images TM & copyright © Walt Disney […]

Continuing my celebration of 75 years of Archie Comics with Archie himself! From the live-action movie Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again, actor Christopher Rich is in the Lair! Photo courtesy Christopher Rich Images TM & copyright © Archie Comic Publications, Inc. Follow Christopher on Twitter    Follow Christopher on Instagram Stuff you heard on […]

I’m celebrating the 10th anniversary of Superman Returns with Superman’s pal, Jimmy Olsen – actor Sam Huntington! Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, Warner Bros. Sam’s website    Follow Sam on Twitter    Follow Sam on Instagram Stuff you heard on the show:    Monster Kid Radio: Superman and the Mole Men    The […]

The SUPER reunion over 40 years in the making! From the ABC musical special “It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman!”, the lyrical Lois & Clark, Lesley Ann Warren and David Wilson fly by to chat about the 70s TV adaptation of the Broadway show! Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, Warner Bros. Follow Lesley […]

QUICK! Check out the latest episode where I chat with actress Violett Beane – Jesse Wells aka Jesse Quick from The Flash! Photo courtesy Ryan West Images TM & copyright © The CW, DC Comics Violett’s website    Follow Violett on Twitter    Follow Violett on Instagram    “Like” Violett on Facebook    Learn more […]

From Spider-Man to Rocketmen! Writer/producer John Semper, Jr. joins me to talk about his time telling tales on Spider-Man: The Animated Series, his upcoming plan to reunite the Spidey cast for War of the Rocketmen, and launching the “Rebirth” of Cyborg for DC Comics! Photo courtesy John Semper, Jr. Images TM & copyright © Secret […]

He was groovy as Greg Brady and swingin’ as Spidey! Actor Christopher Daniel Barnes is in the Lair to talk about voicing the wonderful web-spinner on Spider-Man: The Animated Series! PLUS – you’ll hear about his latest project, War of the Rocketmen! Images TM & copyright © Marvel Follow Christopher on Twitter    “Like” Christopher […]

A Comic Book Central EXCLUSIVE! The reunion 40 years in the making! From the 70s Saturday morning superhero show, Shazam! – actors Michael Gray (Billy Batson) and John Davey (Captain Marvel) join me for a Comic Book Central commentary on the classic Shazam! episode, “Goodbye Packy”. Photos courtesy Michael Gray & John Davey Images TM […]

She sings! She dances! She fought crime alongside Will Eisner’s The Spirit! This week, Deep Space Nine’s Nana Visitor visits the Lair to help me celebrate 50 years of Star Trek! Images TM & copyright © Marvel, IDW Publishing, Warner Bros. Follow Nana on Twitter Stuff you heard on the show: Deep Space Nine Facebook […]

René Auberjonois is an amazing actor who can morph into any role at any time! He was the swingin’ Spidey on Spider-Man: A Rockomic and he played the Changeling Odo on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine! Join us in the Lair to celebrate 50 years of Star Trek! Photo courtesy René Auberjonois Images TM & […]

Drop a dime in the Giant Jukebox because I’m celebrating 75 years of Archie Comics with the voice of the Archies, singer/songwriter Ron Dante! He was also the singin’ Spidey on Spider-Man: A Rockomic! Groovy! Photo courtesy Ron Dante Images TM & copyright © Archie Comics Publications, Marvel Ron’s website    “Like” Ron on Facebook […]

I’m goin’ APE this week as I talk 70s sci-fi, superheroes…and even SOAPS with actor Eric Braeden (Escape From the Planet of the Apes)! Photo courtesy Eric Braeden Images TM & copyright © Warner Home Video, Universal Studios Follow Eric on Twitter    Eric’s website Stuff you heard on the show:    Nominate Comic Book […]

She’s Wonder Woman’s animated mom! She’s Nathan Fillion’s TV mom! And she stood toe-to-toe with the Incredible Hulk! Actress Susan Sullivan is in the Lair this week to talk about her genre roles…and to give out some “Unsolicited Advice”. Images TM & copyright © ABC Studios, Universal, CBS, Warner Bros. Follow Susan on Twitter   […]

Hollywood legend and seven-time Emmy winner Ed Asner is hanging out in the Lair this week to talk about comic books, flying houses, heroes, villains and…newspaper publishers! Images TM & copyright © Disney, Marvel, Warner Bros. “Like” Ed on Facebook    Follow Ed on Twitter    Autism Speaks website    Order Lou Grant season one […]

This week’s guest is on fire! Robbie Amell joins me to discuss bringing the character of Firestorm to life on The Flash, seeking the truth with Mulder and Scully on The X-Files, and teaming up with his superhero cousin on the action sci-fi feature Code 8! Images TM & copyright © The CW, Fox, DC […]

The mighty maestro! The composer for comic book heroes! Blake Neely is the man behind the music for Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl. Today, he takes us into his studio for the story of his super soundtracks. PLUS – you’ll get an EXCLUSIVE musical preview of the historic Supergirl/Flash TV team-up! Photo […]

Super stuntwoman Heidi Moneymaker joins me in the Lair this week to talk about working with Sly and Tom Cruise, performing wild west stunts with the Lone Ranger, sci-fi stunts in the world of Star Trek…and teaming up with Scarlett Johansson to bring Black Widow to life in the Marvel movie universe! Photo courtesy Heidi […]