Comic Crusaders Podcast

Al Mega
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CEO of Comic Crusaders, Al Mega, covers all types of pop-culture content with in-depth interview with folks from different industries such as Comic Book Publishers to Creators (Writers, Artists, Musicians, etc...), Technology (Blockchain, Software Developers, etc...), Entrepreneurs (Coaches, Speakers, Business Owners, etc...) and more...Visit our website: www.comiccrusaders.com

  1. 1d ago

    Ernie Altbacker & Josh White talk Area 51 Studios #3 | Comic Crusaders Podcast

    Comic fans, conspiracy lovers, sci-fi comedy junkies, and everyone who ever looked at Area 51 and said, "Yeah, something weird is going on over there," this one is for you. Today on the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Al Mega welcomes back writer Ernie Altbacker and illustrator Josh White to talk all about their newest Kickstarter campaign, AREA 51 STUDIOS Issue #3. The campaign is currently live, already funded, and still has time left for fans to jump in, back the project, and help push this cosmic comedy adventure even higher. AREA 51 STUDIOS takes one of the most famous conspiracy locations in pop culture and flips it into something hilariously fresh. In this universe, Area 51 is not just a secret government base hiding aliens. It is a working studio where aliens come to produce low-budget galactic entertainment. Reality shows, movies, genre chaos, and cosmic nonsense collide as alien producer Zephril Boon tries to turn humanity into must-see interstellar content. Issue #3 raises the stakes as ZB's show, "The Human Race," becomes a galactic sensation. That sounds like good news until you remember this is AREA 51 STUDIOS, where success usually comes wrapped in disaster, ego, satire, and one giant "wait, did they just put Earth in danger for ratings?" moment. Ernie Altbacker brings a deep background in animation, storytelling, and genre entertainment, while Josh White continues to expand the visual universe with more alien worlds, characters, environments, and comedic energy. Issue #3 is bigger than the previous chapters, giving the team more room to explore the characters, sharpen the comedy, and push the sci-fi madness further into the galaxy. This is the kind of indie comic project crowdfunding was built for: bold concept, passionate creators, direct fan support, and a story that feels like it escaped from a classified file and landed right on the comic rack. Tune in as Al Mega talks with Ernie and Josh about the journey behind AREA 51 STUDIOS, the growth of the series, the madness of crowdfunding, the fun of building a universe from scratch, and why fans should back Issue #3 before the campaign beams back up into the unknown. Support the Kickstarter, share the campaign, and help keep this alien studio rolling. The truth is out there but the comics are on Kickstarter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy3EGtdhRy0 Back AREA 51 STUDIOS Issue #3 on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ernie-altbacker/area-51-studios-issue-3 Secret Podcast Prints: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ernie-altbacker/area-51-studios-issue-3?secret_reward_token=afd27ddc Secret Podcast Digital: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ernie-altbacker/area-51-studios-issue-3?secret_reward_token=cfbfd694 Follow Ernie on: FaceBook: @ernie.altbacker X/Instagram/Linkedin @ErnieAltbacker Follow Josh on: Instagram: @ joshwhiteillustration Website: https://jwillustration.com Visit the Website at Area51comic.com Follow Comic Crusaders for more indie comics, creator interviews, reviews, and pop culture coverage. 💥 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that bell to never miss the hype! Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host: Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega #Area51Studios #KickstarterComics #ComicCrusaders #IndieComics #ErnieAltbacker #JoshWhite #SciFiComics #CrowdfundingComics #ComicBookPodcast #WEPA

  2. 4d ago

    Bragi Schut & Lewis Fenton | Mythos Comics Universe | Comic Crusaders Podcast

    WEPA! Comic Crusaders is going full indie publishing powerhouse with this one as Al Mega welcomes Bragi Schut and Lewis Fenton, the founders of Mythos Comics, an independent publisher bringing cinematic genre storytelling to the comic book world. Mythos Comics is known for Samaritan, the graphic novel that inspired the Sylvester Stallone film on Prime Video, but this creative crew is not a one-title wonder. Their growing catalog dives deep into horror, noir, sci-fi, supernatural fantasy, and historical adventure with titles like Vamp, Sulfur, Deep Blue, Magick, and The Brave. In this episode, Al talks with Bragi and Lewis about their individual creative journeys, how Mythos Comics came together, what it takes to build an independent publishing company, and how comics continue to be one of the strongest launchpads for big ideas in film, television, and beyond. From vampire-run casinos to machines searching for the soul, from Hell-born secrets to ancient languages that rewrite reality, Mythos Comics is building a universe full of danger, imagination, and serious storytelling fire. This is one for indie creators, comic fans, genre junkies, and anyone who believes the next big thing in entertainment might already be sitting in a comic book longbox. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymTRzOP4um8 Support Mythos Comics and check out their catalog. Subscribe to Comic Crusaders for more creator interviews, comic book culture, indie spotlights, and pop culture conversations. https://www.mythoscomics.com https://www.facebook.com/MythosComics/ Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Hosted by Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: /comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Website: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega Want to create amazing live streams like ours? Then look no further than StreamYard! The BEST and EASIEST to use Streaming Solution on Earth! Check it out at: : https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6492786798886912 #ComicCrusaders #MythosComics #Samaritan #IndieComics #ComicBooks #BragiSchut #LewisFenton #SylvesterStallone #GraphicNovels #CreatorOwnedComics

  3. 5d ago

    Jeremy Whitley & Jamie Noguchi Talk School for Extraterrestrial Girls Vol. 3 | Comic Crusaders Podcast

    WEPA, Crusaders! The Comic Crusaders Podcast is firing up the cosmic engines for a new episode packed with heart, humor, and enough alien drama to make Earth ask, "Why is it always us?" Al Mega welcomes back Eisner-nominated creator/writer Jeremy Whitley and welcomes artist/illustrator Jamie Noguchi to discuss their newest graphic novel adventure, School for Extraterrestrial Girls Vol. 3: Girls in Space from Papercutz. This latest volume sends Tara, Misako, Summer, Kat, and their friends into the kind of summer vacation nobody puts on a brochure. The beach sounds nice, but the incoming Lacertillian Empire? Not exactly sunscreen-and-sandcastle vibes. With battlecruisers heading toward Earth and only days to figure out why, the girls are thrown into a mission that blends galactic stakes with the emotional core that has made this series connect with readers. Jeremy and Jamie dig into the evolution of the series, the balance between sci-fi action and personal identity, and what it means to create stories where young readers feel seen, empowered, and entertained. Jeremy also reflects on his creative journey since his last Comic Crusaders appearance, while Jamie breaks down how he brings the characters, alien worlds, and big emotional moments to life on the page. If you love graphic novels with heart, humor, friendship, self-discovery, and cosmic danger served with style, this is an episode you do not want to miss. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unpr89Feibg Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Hosted by Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: /comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Website: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega Want to create amazing live streams like ours? Then look no further than StreamYard! The BEST and EASIEST to use Streaming Solution on Earth! Check it out at: : https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6492786798886912

  4. Sep 7

    L.K. Indigo Talks Fangs & Foul Play, Headless Gnomes and Horror Comics | Comic Crusaders Podcast

    On this episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Al Mega welcomes L.K. Indigo, a multi-hyphenate creator whose work spans speculative fiction, comics, poetry, and music. Known for her love of fairytales, myths, dark tales, and the bizarre, L.K. brings that exact energy into Fangs & Foul Play, a light-horror comic from Headless Gnomes that introduces readers to Richard Bluth and one dangerously unforgettable vampiric cat named Fang. In this conversation, we dig into L.K.'s creative journey, how horror and humor can work together without losing their bite, what makes Fang such a delicious little menace, and how her voice as a poet and singer influences the rhythm and feel of her comic storytelling. We also talk about collaboration, worldbuilding, weirdness, and why creators should lean harder into the stories only they can tell. If you're into indie comics, gothic flavor, dark humor, strange fiction, and creators who are building their own lane with passion and personality, this is an episode you do not want to miss. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8C38d4DwiI Follow on Social at: @elleindigo.singer | @headlessgnomes Visit the wesibtes at https://headlessgnomes.com & https://elleindigo.com Like, subscribe, share, and support indie creators! Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Hosted by Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: /comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Website: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega Want to create amazing live streams like ours? Then look no further than StreamYard! The BEST and EASIEST to use Streaming Solution on Earth! Check it out at: : https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6492786798886912 #LKIndigo #FangsAndFoulPlay #HeadlessGnomes #ComicCrusaders #HorrorComics #IndieComics #VampireCat #SpeculativeFiction

  5. Sep 4

    Gabe Cheng Returns To Talk THIS SEEMS NORMAL #2 On Kickstarter | Comic Crusaders Podcast

    WEPAAA! Gabe Cheng is back on the Comic Crusaders Podcast, and this time the chaos has leveled up like somebody fed a comic book after midnight and gave it espresso. After joining Al Mega on episode #582 to talk about THIS SEEMS NORMAL #1, Gabe returns to discuss his latest Kickstarter, THIS SEEMS NORMAL #1-2: The Adventure Begins Continues! This new chapter keeps the wild family comedy rolling while expanding the adventure with superpowers, super siblings, big laughs, heart, and the kind of wonderfully strange ingredients only indie comics can deliver. Written by Gabe Cheng with art by Elisa Meneghel, THIS SEEMS NORMAL is built for readers who love animated comedy energy, heartfelt character chaos, and stories where the absurd somehow makes perfect emotional sense. This is indie comics doing what indie comics does best — taking a big swing, having fun, and inviting readers into a world that refuses to be boring. In this episode, Al Mega talks with Gabe about his journey since his last Comic Crusaders appearance, the evolution from issue #1 to issue #2, writing comedy for comics, collaborating with Elisa, running a Kickstarter campaign, and why backers should jump aboard this beautifully abnormal adventure. Support the Kickstarter, share the campaign, and help keep indie comics loud, weird, funny, heartfelt, and unstoppable. The Crusade Never Ends! YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGLFUF2lNTk Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Hosted by Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: /comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Website: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega Want to create amazing live streams like ours? Then look no further than StreamYard! The BEST and EASIEST to use Streaming Solution on Earth! Check it out at: : https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6492786798886912

  6. Sep 2

    Mike Salsbury | Boundless | Comic Crusaders Podcast

    WEPAAAA! On this episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Al Mega chats with independent artist, author, musician, and worldbuilder Mike Salsbury, creator of Boundless / Boundless Adventure a science and folklore-inspired fantasy webcomic filled with heart, humor, adventure, and one unforgettable fox named Rudy. Mike is building Boundless as more than just a comic. He writes the story, creates the artwork, develops the characters, and even produces original music for the project himself. This conversation dives into the creative process behind the series, the importance of story before art, all-ages storytelling, worldbuilding, audience connection, indie creator survival, and the dream of growing Boundless into something even bigger. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnduTzT_nzg Support independent comics. Support original stories. Support creators building worlds with passion, grit, and imagination. Subscribe to Comic Crusaders World for more interviews with comic creators, artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, and pop culture visionaries. The Crusade Never Ends! YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvwoMr54MPcxLo60wVI63xg/videos Instagram: @mike__salsbury Thank you for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that bell so you never miss another creator-powered episode from Comic Crusaders!

  7. Sep 1

    Jason Keith | The Enchanted Circus of Wonder | Comic Crusaders Podcast

    WEPA! On this episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Al Mega welcomes legendary Marvel color artist and creator Jason Keith to talk about his funded Kickstarter project, The Enchanted Circus of Wonder #1-2: The Quest for Knowledge! This creator-owned adventure takes readers into a magical steampunk circus filled with myth, mystery, prophecy, pirates, performers, danger, and one seriously wild pirate king with a mighty mech suit. Yeah, this circus came prepared! Jason Keith has brought color and energy to some of Marvel's biggest comic book worlds, and now he is stepping into the spotlight with his own world of spectacle and imagination. In this conversation, Al Mega talks with Jason about his creative journey, coloring for Marvel, building an original universe, the Kickstarter experience, visual storytelling, all-ages adventure, and the future of The Enchanted Circus of Wonder. Step into the spectacle and support creator-owned comics! The circus is open. The magic is real. The Crusade continues. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jT-BGfG_YY Issue #2 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jasonkeith/the-enchanted-circus-of-wonder-2-the-quest-for-knowledge Issue #3 Prelaunch Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jasonkeith/the-enchanted-circus-of-wonder-1-3-secrets-from-the-past Salvaged Prelaunch Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jasonkeith/salvaged-rise-of-a-pirate-king-1-6-dark-steampunk-comic Follow Jason on Instagram at @JasonRayKeith Visit Jason's website at: https://mythandmetalpress.myshopify.com/ Follow CL on Instagram @CLZeno Visit his website at: Clzeno.com Previous Kickstarter Campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jasonkeith/the-enchanted-circus-of-wonder-2-the-quest-for-knowledge Thank you for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that bell so you never miss another creator-powered episode from Comic Crusaders! #ComicCrusaders #JasonKeith #CLZeno #TheEnchantedCircusOfWonder #KickstarterComics #IndieComics #ComicBooks #ComicsPodcast #SteampunkComics #FantasyComics Want to create amazing live streams like ours? Then look no further than StreamYard! The BEST and EASIEST to use Streaming Solution on Earth! Check it out at: : https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6492786798886912

  8. Aug 28

    Jonathan Colton Talks Three Brothers Gruff: Troll-Hunters for Hire | Comic Crusaders Podcast

    WEPA! Comic Crusaders is stepping onto the bridge, but don't worry we brought backup, snacks, and enough indie comic energy to scare every troll back into customer service training. On this episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Al Mega welcomes comic creator Jonathan Colton, the creator behind Paul Bunyan vs. Dracula, Captain Arizona, and the new fantasy comic campaign Three Brothers Gruff – Troll-Hunters for Hire. Colton's latest project takes the classic Three Billy Goats Gruff fairy tale and cranks the dial from bedtime story to full-blown fantasy adventure, starring three satyr brothers who work as legendary troll hunters. Their mission? Rescue Princess Brynhild from the monstrous troll Ulif and his mountain fortress. Simple job, right? Of course not. In comics, "simple job" usually means somebody is lying, somebody is bleeding, and somebody forgot to read the fine print. What makes this project pop is the mix of classic folklore, brotherhood, sharp humor, and brutal fantasy action. The campaign description positions the book as a 24-page comic packed with loyalty, betrayal, troll-slaying battles, and that big adventure flavor that feels like Narnia meets Conan with a dose of wild indie comic personality. Jonathan Colton brings more than imagination to the table. His real-life path includes growing up across multiple countries as part of an Air Force family, studying at Academy of Art University, working as a freelance illustrator, serving as a California Corrections Officer, working as a police forensic/composite artist, and teaching art. That is the kind of résumé that gives a creator a serious toolbox: observation, discipline, tension, character, movement, and a deep understanding of how faces, choices, and consequences tell stories. During the interview, Al and Jonathan dive into his creative journey, the influence of folklore and martial arts on his storytelling, the challenge of reimagining a classic fairy tale, and what it takes to bring an indie comic campaign to life through Fund My Comic. They also explore how Three Brothers Gruff – Troll-Hunters for Hire expands the Colton Comics universe and what readers can expect from this wild fantasy adventure. If you love indie comics, fantasy stories, creator-owned worlds, monster fights, mythic adventure, and books that take familiar tales and give them a fresh punch to the jaw, this is an episode you do not want to miss. Support Jonathan Colton's Three Brothers Gruff - Troll-Hunters for Hire campaign on Fund My Comic, share the episode, and help independent comics keep charging forward. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGdssyCsM10 Because around here, the bridge belongs to the storytellers. The Crusade NEVER Ends! Support the campaign at: www.fundmycomic.com/campaign/889/3brosgruff Follow Jon on X: https://x.com/JonathanJColton Visit Jonathan's Website at: www.coltoncomics.com Thank you for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

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CEO of Comic Crusaders, Al Mega, covers all types of pop-culture content with in-depth interview with folks from different industries such as Comic Book Publishers to Creators (Writers, Artists, Musicians, etc...), Technology (Blockchain, Software Developers, etc...), Entrepreneurs (Coaches, Speakers, Business Owners, etc...) and more...Visit our website: www.comiccrusaders.com

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  • Creator
    Al Mega
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    298
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © COMIC CRUSADERS™ 2006- 2026 | Comic Crusaders Podcast™ 2021 -2026 ALL/ANY PICTURES, CHARACTERS, VIDEOS, BOOKS, PRODUCTS DISPLAYED/DISCUSSED ON THIS WEBSITE/PODCAST ARE SUBJECT TO COPYRIGHT/TRADEMARK OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED .
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