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Comic Book Central

Written, produced and hosted by Joe Stuber. In his guise as Stuberman, Joe has created the world’s first podcast devoted exclusively to in-depth interviews with the legendary talents (actors, writers, producers, directors and more) who have brought comic book properties to life on TV, Broadway, film, video games, live events and beyond!
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Episodes

Episode 132: Christopher Rich

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 […]

Jun 25, 201634 min

Episode 131: Sam Huntington

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 […]

Jun 18, 201658 min

Episode 130: Lesley Ann Warren and David Wilson

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 […]

Jun 11, 20161 hr 16 min

Episode 129: Violett Beane

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 […]

Jun 04, 201651 min

Episode 128: John Semper, Jr.

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 […]

May 28, 20161 hr 41 min

Episode 127: Christopher Daniel Barnes

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 […]

May 21, 20161 hr 2 min

Episode 126: Shazam Commentary with Michael Gray and John Davey

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 […]

May 20, 201647 min

Episode 125: Nana Visitor

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 […]

May 14, 201654 min

Episode 124: Rene Auberjonois

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 & […]

May 08, 20161 hr 2 min

Episode 123: Ron Dante

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 […]

Apr 30, 20161 hr 15 min

Episode 122: Eric Braeden

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 […]

Apr 23, 20161 hr 14 min

Episode 121: Susan Sullivan

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 […]

Apr 16, 20161 hr 1 min

Episode 120: Ed Asner

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 […]

Apr 09, 201646 min

Episode 119: Robbie Amell

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 […]

Apr 02, 201627 min

Episode 118: Blake Neely

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 […]

Mar 26, 201649 min

Episode 117: Heidi Moneymaker

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 […]

Mar 19, 20161 hr 8 min

Episode 116: Brent Spiner

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 Brent’s website […]

Mar 12, 201659 min

Episode 115: Wizard World Cleveland

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 […]

Mar 06, 201623 min

Episode 114: Danielle Panabaker

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 […]

Feb 29, 201625 min

Episode 113: Candice Patton

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

Feb 27, 201638 min

Episode 112: Matt Letscher

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 […]

Feb 20, 20161 hr 16 min

Episode 111: Jack Angel

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 […]

Feb 13, 20161 hr 12 min

Episode 110: Alex Désert

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

Feb 06, 20161 hr 3 min

Episode 109: Herbert Solow

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 […]

Jan 30, 20161 hr 6 min

Episode 108: Belinda Montgomery

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

Jan 23, 20161 hr 5 min

Episode 107: Patrick Duffy

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 […]

Jan 17, 20161 hr 17 min

Episode 106: Howard Chaykin

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 […]

Jan 09, 201658 min

Episode 105: Sarah Douglas

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 […]

Jan 02, 20161 hr 27 min

Episode 104: Mike Carlin

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 […]

Dec 11, 20151 hr 7 min

Episode 103: Ralph Garman

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! […]

Dec 05, 20151 hr 27 min
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