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 […]
Ay caramba! The one and only Nancy Cartwright – the voice of Bart Simpson and MANY other characters – stops by to celebrate 30 seasons of The Simpsons AND her first episode of the series as writer! So don’t have a cow, man…but DO check out our lively chat! Character images TM & copyright © […]
He’s a man on the edge – Morgan Edge, that is! Actor Adrian Pasdar returns to the Lair to talk about the latest comic character he’s bringing to life on the CW’s Supergirl. PLUS – we’ll get the inside scoop on how he went from General Talbot on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. to the supervillain […]
My adventure at Wizard World Cleveland with special guests Kevin Conroy (Batman), Chad Michael Murray (Riverdale), John Glover (Smallville & SHAZAM), Alaina Huffman (Smallville), producer Byron Burton, Wizard World’s Jerry Milani, and…SUPER moments from the Smallville Q&A featuring John Glover, Alaina Huffman, Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, and Laura Vandervoort! Smallville logo TM & copyright © […]
The doctor is IN! The electric Jennifer Riker is here to chat about her role as the evil Dr. Helga Jace on the CW hit, Black Lightning! PLUS – we’ll talk about her upcoming role in Dave Bautista’s feature film, Stuber – which I can only assume is my life story! Photo courtesy The Anderson […]
Legendary actor John Glover ridiculed Batman as The Riddler, got a killer kiss from Poison Ivy, and took evil to a new level as Lionel Luthor on Smallville. Today, he drops by to talk about those classic roles, working with Rosenbaum and Reeve, AND….we’ll address those Shazam rumors! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros. […]
Actor Robert Wuhl drops by to celebrate 80 years of Batman and 30 years of the Tim Burton masterpiece feature film! Burton, Batman, and baseball! All part of my chat with Robert Wuhl! Images TM & copyright © DC Comics Follow Robert on Twitter Stuff you heard on the show: TerrifiCon
The incomparable Kelly Hu is here this week to talk about slicin’ and dicin’ Wolverine in X2 as Lady Deathstrike and throwin’ down with Arrow as China White! PLUS – her latest gig on Seth MacFarlane’s sci-fi hit, The Orville! Images TM & copyright © Fox, CW Follow Kelly on Twitter Follow Kelly on Instagram […]
Lady Jaye! Lois Lane! Wonder Woman! Mary McDonald Lewis is my guest this week, and she brought those (and many more) iconic characters to animated life! She’s also one of the most sought-after dialect coaches in the world. Now, she brings her voice to Comic Book Central. Will she give me a Yo, Joe? Find […]
Rosenbaum RETURNS! It’s the return of my Year One guest, Michael Rosenbaum, and we’re talking about everything! Smallville! Welling! Amell! Elseworlds! Crisis! Wizard World! James Gunn! Guardians! Stallone! Suicide Squad! Allison Mack! Indiana Jones! Podcasting! And we even have time to knock back his Nocking Point wine! Join us for the fun! Images TM & […]
From pop idol to Marvel superhero! Rex Smith muses about his music career, friendship with Christopher Reeve, TV time as motorcycle vigilante Street Hawk, and suiting up alongside Lou Ferrigno’s Hulk as The Man Without Fear – Daredevil! Photo courtesy Rex Smith Images TM & copyright © Universal, Marvel Rex Smith online Follow Rex on […]
Warp speed ahead with legendary sci-fi writer Dorothy “D. C.” Fontana! Dorothy talks about working with Gene Roddenberry on both the original and animated Star Trek series, developing the history of Spock, and we even get to chat about The Six Million Dollar Man! Photo courtesy D. C. Fontana Images TM & copyright © CBS, […]
Talkin’ Trek this week as author Marc Cushman returns to the Lair to chat about his Star Trek behind-the-scenes books, “These Are The Voyages…”. You’ll learn all about post-original series years, get animated with the Filmation series, and discover the secret Gene Roddenberry took to his grave that he hid from Leonard Nimoy! Images courtesy […]
This week, I’m welcoming three Super Friends to the Lair! From the legendary animated series Super Friends, actress Louise Williams (Wonder Twins’ Jayna) stops by. Then, authors Will Rodgers and Billie Rae Bates (The Ultimate Super Friends Companion) drop in to talk about one of the greatest Saturday morning cartoons of all time – Super […]
Get ready to blast off with the helmsman from The Orville – Scott Grimes! Scott joins me to talk about working with Orville creator Seth MacFarlane on the hit Fox sci-fi series as well as Family Guy, and American Dad. PLUS – find out if the actor/musician would rather be a movie star…or a rock […]
