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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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#462: Marvel Comics legend Roy Thomas!

I’m revisiting the grooviest era in Marvel Comics history with Marvel legend, Roy Thomas! “Rascally” Roy drops by the Lair to chat about Marvel in the 70s, writing for animation, and co-creating some of the greatest comics characters of all time! Photo courtesy Roy Thomas & John CiminoBook images TM & copyright © Marvel, TwoMorrows […]

Mar 30, 202452 min

#461: Author Mark Edlitz on James Bond & superheroes!

Pour yourself a martini and join me as I welcome author Edlitz…Mark Edlitz. The writer of several James Bond books jet packs in to talk Bond in comics and beyond. Plus, we’ll even get in some superhero chat!Book images and photo TM & copyright © Mark Edlitz Buy Mark’s books at his official websiteSubscribe to […]

Mar 09, 202453 min

#460: GalaxyCon Columbus!

It’s my adventure at GalaxyCon Columbus! Talkin’ Trek with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s Nana Visitor. Exploring Indiana Jones (& Star Trek & Star Wars) with author John Jackson Miller. And, a peek behind the curtain of GalaxyCon with the man behind the celeb panels – Patty Hawkins! Attend a GalaxyCon near youOrder Nana Visitor’s […]

Feb 17, 202457 min

#459: Vincent D’Onofrio from Daredevil!

Actor Vincent D’Onofrio drops by to talk about bringing Wilson Fisk (a.k.a. The Kingpin) to life on the hit series, Daredevil. We also chat about his wonderful new children’s book, “Pigs Can’t Look Up”. You’ll hear about his two upcoming series, Echo & Daredevil: Born Again, and you’ll discover the comic book character he’d LOVE […]

Dec 29, 202342 min

#458: Author Pat Jankiewicz (The Greatest American Hero Companion)!

My guest has given us definitive behind-the-scenes books for Jaws, The Hulk, and Buck Rogers. Now, his latest book has taken off. Author Pat Jankiewicz is here to chat about his super 80s flashback – The Greatest American Hero Companion!Photo courtesy Pat & Steve JankiewiczBook images TM & copyright © Bear Manor Media Get these […]

Dec 17, 202359 min

#457: Matt Senreich & John Harvatine from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios (Robot Chicken)!

The creative minds behind the stop-motion sensation Robot Chicken are here – Matt Senreich and John Harvatine! We’re talkin’ about their classic series, their latest animated project and graphic novel, The Von Dingles, and…I’ll ask about Star Wars: Detours!Images TM & copyright © Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, Cartoon Network, Warner Bros. Stoopid Buddy Stoodios websiteSubscribe to […]

Dec 06, 202334 min

#456 Todd Stashwick from Star Trek: Picard!

Year 11 of Comic Book Central begins with a guest that’s out of this world! Actor Todd Stashwick is here for some Trek talk about his fan-fave character, Captain Liam Shaw, from Star Trek: Picard! Photo courtesy Todd StashwickImages TM & copyright © CBS / Paramount Follow Todd on X (Twitter)GalaxyCon ColumbusSubscribe to Comic Book […]

Nov 30, 202352 min

#455 The Comic Book Central 10th anniversary special!

It’s the super show ten years in the making! Time to celebrate as I bring you the Comic Book Central 10th anniversary special! Great guests & memorable moments from the past year – PLUS, your chance to score some incredible giveaways! Cut the cake & drop the confetti because there’s a party goin’ on in […]

Nov 12, 20231 hr 16 min

#454 Cincinnati Comic Expo Special with Brent Spiner, Guy Gilchrist & Bob Hall!

Takin’ the show on the road to Cincinnati Comic Expo! It’s my chats with Star Trek’s Brent Spiner, Muppet cartoonist Guy Gilchrist, and the man who brought Spider-Man and the cast of Saturday Night Live together, comics icon Bob Hall!CCE logo TM & copyright © Cincinnati Comic Expo Cincinnati Comic ExpoGuy Gilchrist’s websiteBob Hall’s websiteSubscribe […]

Oct 22, 202338 min

#453 John Harrison, author of The Indiana Clones Diary!

Action! Adventure! Indy imitators! John Harrison, the author of The Indiana Clones Diary—An Indispensable Guide To The Best Big Screen Raiders Rip-Offs, is here to talk about those crazy flicks that want to be Indiana Jones movies, but fell short of finding fortune and glory.Photo courtesy John HarrisonMovie & book images TM & copyright © […]

Oct 19, 202345 min

#451: Songwriting legend and the voice of Penguin from Batman: TAS, Paul Williams!

Academy Award-winning, Grammy Award-winning music legend Paul Williams is my guest! From Muppets to Match Game, from Burt Reynolds to Batman, from songwriting to Superman (yes, Superman: The Movie!), we’re talking about EVERYTHING! You can’t miss this one. Photo courtesy Paul WilliamsImages TM & copyright © Disney, WB, DC Comics Paul Williams’ official websiteCincinnati Comic […]

Sep 21, 202342 min

#450: TerrifiCon part 5: Heroes of Voice Acting with Larry Kenney, Cal Dodd & Renae Jacobs!

Wrapping up my adventure at this year’s TerrifiCon with the “Heroes of Voice Acting”, Larry Kenney (ThunderCats), Cal Dodd (X-Men: The Animated Series), and Renae Jacobs (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)!TerrifiCon logo © Big Fedora Marketing, LLC TerrifiConFollow Renae Jacobs on IGFollow Larry Kenney on FBFollow Cal Dodd on FBFandom SpotliteCincinnati Comic ExpoSubscribe to Comic Book […]

Sep 20, 202356 min

#449: TerrifiCon part 4: Indiana Jones Q&A with Sean Patrick Flanery and the IndyCasters!

Thrills! Spills! Chills! All part of my Indiana Jones panel at this year’s TerrifiCon. Young Indiana Jones himself, Sean Patrick Flanery, joins me and my buddies from the IndyCast, Mitch Hallock, Keith Voss, and Ron Longo, for a TERRIFIC adventure! TerrifiConThe IndyCastFollow Sean on IGFandom SpotliteCincinnati Comic ExpoSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube Channel

Sep 16, 202358 min

#448: TerrifiCon part 3: How to be a Podcaster!

Have you ever wanted to start your own podcast? Then you are in the right place! I’m joined by my podcast pals Keith Voss, John Siuntres, and Matt Herring for our recent TerrifiCon panel, “How to be a Podcaster”! TerrifiConThe IndyCastListen & subscribe to John’s podcastsListen & subscribe to Matt’s podcastsFandom SpotliteCincinnati Comic ExpoSubscribe to […]

Sep 14, 20231 hr 7 min

#447: TerrifiCon part 2 with Sean Gunn!

My adventure at TerrifiCon continues with Guardians of the Galaxy’s Sean Gunn! Sean met up with fans in the midst of a Hollywood strike. We’ll break down the important points of what’s happening in Tinseltown…and we’ll have some fun along the way.TerrifiCon logo courtesy Big Fedora Marketing, LLC Follow Sean on TwitterTerrifiConFandom SpotliteSubscribe to Comic […]

Sep 10, 20231 hr 3 min

#446: TerrifiCon with Mitch Hallock, Garth Ennis, Rick Leonardi, J.K. Woodward & Phil Hester!

It’s my adventure at TerrifiCon! In part one, I chat with the man behind CT’s number one comic convention, Mitch Hallock. And, you’ll hear from comics creators Garth Ennis, Rick Leonardi, J. K. Woodward, and Phil Hester!TerrifiCon logo TM & copyright © Big Fedora Marketing, LLC TerrifiConBuy Sara from TKO ComicsRick Leonardi’s websiteFollow J. K. […]

Aug 31, 202351 min

#445: Trek talk with Jonathan Frakes from Star Trek: TNG and Picard!

Actor and director Jonathan Frakes returns to the Comic Book Central Lair! We’re talkin’ Trek – his experiences directing Discovery and Strange New Worlds…and reuniting with the Next Gen crew for an epic adventure on Star Trek: Picard!Images TM & copyright © CBS/Paramount TerrifiConSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube Channel

Jul 22, 202342 min

#444: Brian McKernan, author of With Thanks to Superman!

Over four decades of super stories in one book! Brian McKernan, author of With Thanks to Superman, recounts his time with the Man of Steel. From the cast of George Reeve’s Adventures of Superman, to Broadway’s Superman Bob Holiday, to Christopher Reeve, and beyond…it’s the SUPER chat you can’t miss!Photo copyright © Mark FormanBook image […]

Jul 22, 202349 min

#443: Christopher Irving, writer of Cliffhanger: Cinematic Superheroes of the Serials!

Thrills! Spills! Chills! All part of my chat with writer Christopher Irving who swings by the Lair to talk about his super new book – Cliffhanger! Cinematic Superheroes of the Serials!Photo courtesy Christopher IrvingBook image TM & copyright © Christopher Irving and TwoMorrows Publishing Buy Cliffhanger & Blue Beetle Companion from TwoMorrows PublishingChristopher’s websiteTerrifiConSubscribe to […]

Jul 20, 202347 min

#442: Peter Bosch, author of American TV Comic Books!

We love when comic books become TV shows. But what about TV shows becoming comics? I’m chatting about that pop culture phenomenon with the author of “American TV Comic Books”, Peter Bosch!Photo courtesy Peter BoschBook image TM & copyright © Peter Bosch and TwoMorrows Publishing Order American TV Comic Books from TwoMorrows PublishingTerrifiConSubscribe to Comic […]

Jul 10, 202340 min

#441: Actress Daya Vaidya from Superman & Lois!

Actress Daya Vaidya from Superman and Lois is here! Daya talks about her dance and theater background, her battle in overcoming cancer (twice!), and how she channeled that experience to go next-level with her performance as the powerful supervillain Onomatopoeia! Photo TM & copyright © Maya ImanImages TM & copyright © Warner Bros., The CW, […]

Jun 06, 202337 min

#440: Chad L. Coleman from Superman & Lois and The Orville!

From Superman and Lois, Chad L. Coleman drops by the Lair! Chad talks about bringing super intensity to his role as Superman’s adversary, Bruno Mannheim. PLUS, we’ll get in a little talk about Arrow, The Orville, The Walking Dead, and…The Green Hornet! Photo TM & copyright © Benjo ArwasImages TM & copyright © Warner Bros., […]

May 13, 20231 hr 3 min

#439: Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut from Star Trek: Picard!

Time for some Trek talk as I sit down with Star Trek: Picard’s Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut! Ashlei drops by to chat about joining the Star Trek universe, working with Trek legends, and bringing the character of Sidney La Forge to life.Photo courtesy Ashlei Sharpe ChestnutImages TM & copyright © CBS/Paramount Follow Ashlei on IGFollow Ashlei […]

May 06, 202337 min

#438: Super author Chuck Harter on his Superboy/Superpup book!

On this episode, I’m discovering the secrets behind two hidden gems in the Superman universe with author Chuck Harter. Chuck drops by the Lair to talk about his book,”Superboy & Superpup: The Lost Videos”!Photo courtesy Chuck HarterBook image TM & copyright © Chuck Harter Buy “Superboy & Superpup: The Lost Videos” from Bear Manor Media […]

May 01, 20231 hr 13 min

#437: Visionary artists Mike Uwandi and Phillip Boutté Jr. from 9B Collective!

Marvel! DC! Star Wars! Star Trek! So many worlds of pop culture and my guests have helped bring them to life. Artists, visionaries, and the co-founders of 9B Collective, the very first Black-owned concept art studio, Mike Uwandi and Phillip Boutté Jr. are here! Photo courtesy 9B CollectiveImages TM & copyright © Disney, Marvel 9B […]

Apr 15, 20231 hr 1 min

#436: Wolé Parks from Superman & Lois on bringing the superhero Steel to life!

It’s my sit-down with Steel! Actor Wolé Parks drops by the Comic Book Central Lair to talk about bringing John Henry Irons (Steel) to life on the super CW series, Superman & Lois! Photo courtesy Wolé ParksImages TM & copyright © The CW, Warner Bros., DC Comics Follow Wolé on IGTerrifiConSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s […]

Mar 28, 202355 min

#434: Kristin Kreuk drops by to talk about bringing Lana Lang to life on Smallville!

I’m celebrating the superhero show Smallville with actress Kristin Kreuk! Kristin drops by to talk about bringing the DC Comics’ character Lana Lang to life on the hit series, going toe-to-toe with Lex Luthor, and loving and ultimately leaving Clark Kent.Photo courtesy Kristin KreukImages TM & copyright © DC Comics Follow Kristin on IG Stuff […]

Mar 11, 202345 min

#433: Jennifer Khoe from Kung-Fu and Superman & Lois!

From the CW hit series Superman & Lois AND Kung-Fu, actress Jennifer Khoe is my guest in the Comic Book Central Lair! Photo courtesy Jennifer KhoeImages TM & copyright © The CW Follow Jennifer on IGStuff you heard on the show:FanExpo ClevelandTerrifiConSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube channel

Feb 26, 202351 min
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