Comic Book Central

Strap yourselves in as I make the jump to lightspeed with the conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra’s Star Wars: Live In Concert – Maestro Vinay Parameswaran! PLUS – a preview of the most terrific comic book convention on earth with the man behind TerrifiCon – King of the Nerds, Mitch Hallock! Images TM & copyright […]

Time to get your jammies and a bowl of sugary breakfast cereal! We’re headed back to the days of Saturday morning kid shows with the man who co-produced some of the greatest adventures of all time – Marty Krofft! We’re talkin’ H. R. Pufnstuf, Lidsville, Land of the Lost, Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, and […]

Return with me to those thrilling days of yesteryear as I take a look at the 1981 western The Legend Of The Lone Ranger with the talented actor who brought Tonto to life – Michael Horse! Photo courtesy Michael Horse Images TM & copyright © Universal Pictures Michael’s website Order The Legend Of The Lone […]

It’s your density to check out the latest episode as I welcome Back to the Future’s Lea Thompson! I’m chatting with Lea about the time-travel trilogy, working with Tom Cruise, directing her first feature film – AND, her time rockin’ out with the anthropomorphic fowl, Howard the Duck. PLUS – Lea’s thoughts on a NEW […]

The madness continues on Comic Book Central when I sit down with the editor-in-chief of Mad Magazine, Bill Morrison! We chat about Bill’s time with 80s horror, The Simpsons, The Beatles, a Disney controversy, and leading the “usual gang of idiots” at the all-new Mad Magazine! Mad Magazine images TM & copyright © DC Comics […]

What, me worry? No way – it’s time to go MAD on Comic Book Central! I’m celebrating seven decades of Mad Magazine with a stop at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum in Columbus, OH for the Mad art exhibit! Join me as I chat with curator/cartoonist Brian Walker, authors/collectors Glenn Bray and Grant […]

It’s my Superman Celebration Krypton Q & A with two of the stars of the smash hit SUPER SyFy series – Shaun Sipos (Adam Strange) and Blake Ritson (Brainiac)! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., SyFy, Superman Homepage Superman Celebration Super Museum Krypton on SyFy Blake Ritson on Twitter Shaun Sipos on Twitter

Comic Book Central at the 40th anniversary of the Superman Celebration! I’m joined by Krypton stars Blake Ritson and Shaun Sipos, Superman: The Movie’s Aaron Smolinski, official Metropolis Superman Josh Boultinghouse, authors Michael Eury and Daniel Peretti, artist Jon Pinto, Caped Wonder’s Jim Bowers, Steve Younis from the Superman Homepage, and Sam Rizzo from the […]

From the Last Son of Krypton to a Legend of Tomorrow! Brandon Routh is my guest this week and we’re talkin’ all about bringing comic books to life including his roles as Ray Palmer (The Atom) on Legends, and the Big Blue Boy Scout – Superman from Superman Returns! Images TM & copyright © Warner […]

It’s my Superman Celebration preview with co-chair of the Metropolis, IL super celebration, Karla Ogle! Get the complete rundown of SUPER guests at this year’s event, plus – Metropolis memories of Margot Kidder & Noel Neill, a behind-the-scenes visit to the Superman Museum with Jim Hambrick, and MUCH more! Images TM & copyright © Comic […]

Closing out (for now) my look at the new Lost In Space series with the creative minds behind the hit sci-fi series, Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless! Comics, robots, fan questions, Morbius, and Flash Gordon are part of this EXCLUSIVE in-depth conversation! Photo courtesy Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless Images TM & copyright © Netflix, […]

My guest this week has a chicken for a co-pilot! The new pilot of the Jupiter 2 from Lost In Space – Ignacio Serricchio joins me to talk about his role as Don West, his feathered companion, Debbie, Joey Tribiani, Zorro…and why he believes Lost In Space saved his life. It’s the in-depth interview you’ll […]

Danger, Will Robinson! Maxwell Jenkins – the NEW Will Robinson from the Netflix smash hit series, Lost In Space – is my guest in the Lair this week! Maxwell reflects on the importance of the legacy of Will Robinson…plus, we’re talking robots, sci-fi, comic books, folk music, and MUCH more! Photo: David Miller Images TM […]

Chickens, Chariots, and a cherished sci-fi franchise! All part of my Comic Book Central conversation with Mina Sundwall, who takes on the iconic role of Penny Robinson on the Netflix series Lost In Space! Photo: Ramona Rosales / Netflix Images TM & copyright © Netflix, DreamWorks Classics Follow Mina on Instagram Follow Mina on Twitter […]

She’s portrayed a sci-fi hero, a comic book villain, and just about everything in between! This week, I’m sitting down with actress Katee Sackhoff to talk about her iconic roles including Starbuck on the classic sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica, and the evil Amunet Black on The Flash! Photo: REX/Shutterstock Images TM & copyright © CW […]

Time to go MAD as I sit down with cartoonist and the curator of the Mad Magazine art exhibit, Brian Walker! Brian talks about the history of the satirical comic, as well as the life and legacy of his father – legendary cartoonist, Mort Walker! Mad Illustration by Tom Richmond © 2018 E.C. Publications/DC Entertainment […]

It’s a SUPER celebration as the Toddler of Steel from Superman: The Movie, Aaron Smolinski, stops by to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the epic superhero film! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros. “Like” Aaron on Facebook Stuff you heard on the show: Mad Magazine exhibit at the Billy Ireland Caroon Library & Museum […]

HAIL HYDRA! It’s time to bring on the bad guy (actually he’s quite nice) as I sit down with Reed Diamond – Daniel Whitehall aka Werner Reinhardt aka Kraken (?) from Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Photo courtesy Reed Diamond Images TM & copyright © ABC, Marvel Follow Reed on Instagram Follow Reed on Twitter Stuff […]

  Actor Rick Cosnett drops by this week to talk about making the ultimate sacrifice to save Team Flash. PLUS – Rick chats about The Vampire Diaries, reuniting with his Flash mates for the short film The Letter Carrier, AND his thoughts about the comic book villain Cobalt Blue! Photo courtesy Rick Cosnett Images TM […]

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Superman: The Movie with Lana Lang from the original super flick – actress/author Diane Sherry Case! Photo courtesy Diane Sherry Case Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC Follow Diane on Instagram Follow Diane on Twitter “Like” Diane on Facebook Diane’s website, Miraculous Productions Stuff you heard on the […]