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A Comic Book Central EXCLUSIVE! Actor Brent Spiner beams into the Lair this week to celebrate 50 years of Star Trek. We’ll also chat about his animated roles as the Silver Surfer, the Joker, AND…another Bat-villain for the upcoming Justice League Animated! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., Marvel, DC Comics “Like” Brent on […]

This week, I’m takin’ the show on the road to Wizard World Cleveland with my special guest from The Walking Dead and Guardians of the Galaxy, Michael Rooker! Images TM & copyright © Marvel, Image Comics Michael’s website    Follow Michael on Twitter    Wizard World Stuff you heard on the show: Dough Mama Pie […]

A Flash Back / Flash Forward February BONUS episode! There’s a chill in the air as actress Danielle Panabaker stops by to talk about her role as Caitlin Snow on the CW hit series, The Flash…AND her icy turn as the villainous Killer Frost! Images TM & copyright © The CW Television Network “Like” Danielle […]

Actress Candice Patton joins me for the Flash Back / Flash Forward February finale! We’re talkin’ doppelgängers, trips to Atlantis and…marrying the Flash?! Don’t miss it! Images TM & copyright © The CW Television Network, DC Comics “Like” Candice on Facebook    Follow Candice on Instagram    Follow Candice on Twitter

Actor/writer/director Matt Letscher speeds into the Lair as Flash Back / Flash Forward February takes a villainous turn! We’ll talk about his role on the CW super hit as the 22nd century baddie, Eobard Thawne, aka Reverse-Flash! Images TM & copyright © The CW Television Network, DC Comics Follow Matt on Twitter    Follow Matt […]

Flash Back / Flash Forward February continues! Speeding in from the Hall of Justice to join me in the Lair, actor Jack Angel talks about voicing the Scarlet Speedster on the 70s Saturday morning sensation, Super Friends! Images TM & copyright © Warner Home Video, Disney Jack’s website    “Like” Jack on Facebook    Order […]

Flash Back / Flash Forward February begins on Comic Book Central! We’re off to a fast start with actor Alex Désert from the original Flash TV series AND The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC Comics, Disney Alex’s website    Alex on Twitter    Alex on Instagram

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Trek with the man who made TV history when he launched the show at Desilu Studios – Herbert Solow! (Oh, and he brought Man From Atlantis to NBC as well!) Images TM & copyright © Marvel Comics, Dreamworks Classics Order Inside Star Trek (book) from Amazon    Order Inside […]

She rescued Patrick Duffy and raised Doogie Howser! Actress Belinda Montgomery is in the Lair to talk about her role as Dr. Elizabeth Merrill on the 70s sci-fi classic, Man From Atlantis! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., Marvel Comics Belinda’s website    Order Man From Atlantis from Warner Archive

Out of the depths of the sea, my guest this week made a sci-fi splash as the Man From Atlantis! He also battled alongside Wonder Woman as Steve Trevor. Patrick Duffy joins me in the Lair! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., Marvel Comics Patrick Duffy’s official site Follow Patrick on Twitter […]

From his stunning artwork on Marvel Comics’ adaptation of Star Wars to his TV tales of The Flash and Mutant X, Howard Chaykin is a legend in the world of comic book heroes! He’s in the Lair today to talk about his incredible career. PLUS – your backstage pass to Marvel Universe Live! Images TM […]

She clashed with Conan, mucked things up for Swamp Thing and manhandled the Man of Steel in live action AND animation! This week, actress Sarah Douglas is in the Lair! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., Marvel Comics Sarah’s website Follow Sarah on Twitter “Like” Sarah on Facebook Follow Sarah on […]

My guest this week is the man who helped kill (and bring back) Superman, he put DC’s heavy hitters through an Identity Crisis, and he challenged the Boy of Steel with some classic villains on TV’s Superboy! He’s the Eisner-winning Super Editor, Super Writer, and all-around Super Guy – Mike Carlin! Images TM & copyright […]

This week, I team up with actor, writer, comedian and radio/podcast host, Ralph Garman! We’ll talk about his role in Marvel’s Agent Carter, working with Adam West, his wildly successful podcast with Kevin Smith (Hollywood Babble On) and their bat-tastic comic book crossover sequel, Batman ’66 Meets the Green Hornet! PLUS – an added bonus! […]

She shared the screen with the Dynamic Duo, Green Hornet and Kato! Now, actress Diane McBain shares some time with us in the Lair to chat about her TWO tales on the classic TV series, Batman! Photo courtesy Diane McBain Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros. Diane on Facebook    Order Famous Enough: A […]

Year Three of Comic Book Central begins! I’m kicking off the new season by going “Back in Time” to celebrate the 30th annivesary of Back to the Future with the baddest frontman in the land – Huey Lewis! Images TM & copyright © IDW Publishing, Geffen Records Huey Lewis and the News online Huey […]

Batman ’66, Birds of Prey, The Flash, Howard the Duck, Star Wars, Star Trek, Filmation, Flash Gordon, Spider-Man, Back to the Future, comic cons, Marvel, DC and so much MORE! Celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Comic Book Central with this treasury-sized look back at the memorable guests and moments from Year Two of the show! […]

Don’t be a slacker! Join me as I celebrate the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future at the Cincinnati Comic Expo with Claudia Wells (Jennifer Parker), Harry Waters, Jr. (Marvin Berry), “Doc Brown”…and Mr. Strickland himself, James Tolkan! Cincinnati Comic Expo    Nock Entertainment Group (Batcopter)    Claudia Wells official site    Back to […]

It’s the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future! The perfect time to take a ride in the DeLorean with actress Claudia Wells, who played Marty McFly’s girlfriend, Jennifer Parker! Photo courtesy Claudia Wells Images TM & copyright © Universal Studios, Telltale Games Claudia Wells official site Follow Claudia on Twitter Follow Claudia […]

Great Scott! It’s the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future! Joining me in the Lair to celebrate the greatest time travel tale of all is the co-creator of the BTTF universe – screenwriter and producer, Bob Gale! Photo courtesy Bob Gale Images TM & copyright © Dreamworks Animation, IDW Publishing Back to the Future […]

The ORIGINAL Scarlet Speedster, John Wesley Shipp, slows down long enough to join me in the Lair for an in-depth conversation! John talks about his time portraying the original Flash…and his latest role, Barry Allen’s dad, Henry, on the CW smash hit – The Flash! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC Comics, The […]

Brian Cutler and Joanna Pang stopped criminals and taught life lessons alongside the superhero Isis in the 70s…now, they’re joining me in the Lair to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Shazam spinoff show, The Secrets of Isis! Images TM & copyright © Dreamworks Animation, DC Comics Brian Cutler Actors Studio Brian on Facebook […]

BONUS CONTENT! Talking all about the God of Thunder in my Q&A from TerrifiCon with writer/artist, Walt Simonson and artist, Tom Raney!

His character on Heroes Reborn can read your mind, but I’m about to get inside the mind of actor Greg Grunberg on the latest episode. We’ll talk Heroes, Alias, Band From TV…and a little film called Star Wars: The Force Awakens! PLUS an added bonus – your exclusive backstage preview for Back to the Future: […]

The thrilling conclusion of my two-part, treasury-sized Comic Book Central at TerrifiCon extravaganza with special guests Walt Simonson (Thor), Ming Chen (Comic Book Men) AND…your front row VIP ticket to my Q&A with the ORIGINAL Flash…John Wesley Shipp! TerrifiCon Disney, Indiana podcast Cincinnati Comic Expo Walt Simonson on Facebook Walt Simonson […]

Get ready for fun at the Mohegan Sun! My two-part, treasury-sized Comic Book Central at TerrifiCon extravaganza begins with special guests Kevin Conroy (Batman), Mike Carlin (head of DC Animation), Adrian Pasdar & Greg Grunberg (Heroes), Chase Masterson (ST: DS9), Bane co-creator Graham Nolan…and a special musical moment with High Adventure and Ke Huy Quan […]

Actor J. August Richards drops by the Lair to grant us S.H.I.E.L.D. clearance and give us some insight into his performance as Deathlok on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Photo courtesy Leroy Hamilton Images TM & copyright © Marvel, Disney, ABC Studios Like J. on Facebook    Follow J. on Instagram    Follow J. on Twitter […]

Wallopin’ websnappers! From the classic 1967 animated series, actor Paul Soles swings by the Lair to talk about bringing Spider-Man to life! Images TM & copyright © Marvel, Disney Paul’s website Stuff you heard on the show: Spider-Man music blog    TerrifiCon   The IndyCast

Hang on to your hats, Spider friends! The web-head himself, actor Dan Gilvezan, swings by the Lair to talk about voicing the legendary wall-crawler on Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends! Images TM & copyright © Marvel, Activision Dan’s website    Like Dan on Facebook Stuff you heard on the show: TerrifiCon    The IndyCast    […]

Spider friends…GO FOR IT! I’m heating things up in the Lair this week with the amazingly talented actress who brought Firestar to life on Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends – Kathy Garver! Images TM & copyright © Marvel, DreamWorks Classics Kathy’s website    Follow Kathy on Twitter    Like Kathy on Facebook    Order “Surviving Cissy” on […]

This week, I’m joined by the director and star of the charming comic book-inspired fantasy, Antboy! Director Ask Hasselbalch and Oscar Dietz share stories from the set of Antboy and their latest film in the insectoid superhero franchise, Antboy: Revenge of the Red Fury! Photos courtesy Viva Pictures, Høst & Søn Antboy website    Follow […]

He…is…IRON MAN! He’s also Nathan Petrelli from Heroes and Brigadier General Glenn Talbot from Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Actor Adrian Pasdar joins me in the Lair this week to talk about bringing classic Marvel universe characters to life! Images TM & copyright © Marvel, DC Comics Adrian on Instagram    Adrian’s YouTube channel Stuff you […]

Maverick filmmaker and creator of the Bootleg Universe, Adi Shankar, joins me in the Lair to talk about the future of film and bringing the UK comic sensation Judge Dredd to life! Photo courtesy Warren Remolacio Images TM & copyright © Lionsgate Films, IDW

Super spy, Asgardian warrior and nerd entrepreneur/philanthropist! Actor Zachary Levi stops by the Lair to talk about his roles in Chuck, Thor: The Dark World, the upcoming Heroes Reborn…and as the ambassador of our crazy cool culture with the Nerd Machine! Photo courtesy Eric Blackmon Photography Images TM & copyright © Marvel, DC/Wildstorm, NBC Follow […]

Dealing with stunts, sharks and meddlesome kids – all part of a day’s work for actor John Davey! He’s in the Lair this week to celebrate the 40th anniversary of taking over the iconic role of Captain Marvel on the TV series, Shazam! It’s the conclusion of Filmation Celebration on Comic Book Central! Photo courtesy […]

JoAnna Cameron made TV history as the superhero, Isis…she fought alongside Captain Marvel and Spider-Man and NOW she’s on Comic Book Central for week two of Filmation Celebration! Photo courtesy Ken Lara/Kendale Photography Images TM & copyright © DreamWorks Animation, DC Comics Order Shazam! from Warner Archive Order Animation by Filmation on Amazon […]

She worked with Spielberg, Eastwood and Shatner. She helped bring the legendary strips Blondie and Peanuts to life! She shared the screen with Captain Marvel and soared through outer space on Space Academy! NOW, actress Pamelyn Ferdin is on Comic Book Central to kick off Filmation Celebration! Photo courtesy Pamelyn Ferdin Images TM & copyright […]

She’s portrayed everything from an alien on V, to a werewolf on Bitten…and she taught Clark Kent how to fly! The Last Daughter of Krypton, actress Laura Vandervoort, joins me to talk about bringing Supergirl to life on Smallville! Photo courtesy Marc Cartwright Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, Warner Home Video Laura’s website […]

How can I fit hundreds of guests in the Lair this week? Simple…by sitting down with legendary actor and voiceover artist, Michael Bell! Michael joins me to talk about his work on Super Friends, Spider-Man, Hulk and Plastic Man and so much MORE! Michael’s website Michael on Facebook Michael on Twitter Order Plastic […]

My guest today made television history by becoming the first actress to portray Wonder Woman in a live-action movie! Cathy Lee Crosby stops by the Lair to talk about bringing the amazing Amazon to life! Photo courtesy Cathy Lee Crosby Wonder Woman images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC Comics Cathy Lee on Facebook […]

From the Hell’s Kitchen law office of Nelson & Murdock, actor Elden Henson joins me this week to talk about portraying Matt Murdock’s law partner and best friend, Franklin “Foggy” Nelson, on the hit Netflix series, Daredevil! Elden Henson photo: Adam Cantor, Edward Cruz, Lauren Temple Daredevil images TM & copyright © Marvel, Netflix Elden […]

Let’s roll, Kato! I’m hittin’ the streets in the Black Beauty with none other than the Green Hornet himself, actor Van Williams! In this rare interview you’ll hear ONLY on Comic Book Central, Van talks about fighting fictional crime on TV with Bruce Lee, Adam West and Burt Ward…and battling the bad guys in real […]

Wrapping up my celebration of the comic book spoof, Legends of the Superheroes, with the hero from the ‘hood. Comedian Brad Sanders joins me to talk about working with Richard Pryor, going batty with Robert Townsend and roasting the heroes and villains in the 70s as Ghetto Man! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros. […]

A nightmare date on The Dating Game, wardrobe malfunctions on Hero At Large and a shocking revelation about Flash Gordon! In a FLASH, Rod Haase joins me to talk about becoming the first actor to portray the “Fastest Man Alive” on Legends of the Superheroes! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros. & Warner Home […]

The celebration of the 70s super spoof, Legends of the Superheroes, continues with the funnyman who rained on the Flash’s parade – the Weather Wizard, comedian Jeff Altman! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros. & DC Comics Order Legends of the Superheroes at Warner Archive IndyCast interview with Herb Trimpe: Part one Part two

Let the celebration begin! I’m taking a look back at the 70s super silly spandex series, Legends of the Superheroes with the man who brought Captain Marvel to life (and to the Riddler’s therapy couch), actor/writer/comedian Garrett Craig! Garrett’s website   Garrett on Twitter   Garrett on Facebook Order Legends of the Superheroes at Warner Archive Images […]

Jeph Loeb has written epic tales featuring the greatest heroes in comics! Join me as I chat with the head of Marvel Television to talk about comics, movies and the latest Marvel projects – Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter and Daredevil! Images TM & copyright © Marvel, Disney, ABC & Netflix

He flew through the air in the General Lee on the Dukes of Hazzard and his Kryptonian son soared on Smallville! The actor who brought Jonathan Kent to life…John Schneider joins me in the Lair for a revealing chat! John on Twitter John Schneider Studios Images TM & copyright © Brian D. Perkins, Warner Bros.

He rode the plains of the wild west in the 1800s as the Lone Ranger and fought alongside agent Peggy Carter in the 1940s! Chad Michael Murray is in the Lair! Chad’s website   Chad on Twitter Texas Rising on The History Channel   Order Everlast on Amazon Images TM & copyright © Nina Duncan, […]

She slinked around Spider-Man as the Black Cat, shocked the sci-fi world as a stunning Cylon in Battlestar Galactica…now, Tricia Helfer joins me in the Lair for a chat! Tricia’s website   Follow Tricia on Twitter   Like Tricia on Facebook Images TM & copyright © Marc Cartwright, Dynamite Entertainment, Sony Pictures, Marvel Studios