Comic Crusaders Podcast

Al Mega

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. 17h ago

    Ghostwood Brings Paranormal Chaos, Monsters, and Indie Horror Heat to Comic Crusaders Podcast

    Some comics whisper. Ghostwood walks in, kills the lights, and dares you to keep reading. On this episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Al Mega links up with Zach Zeman and RJ Silvers, the creative team behind the indie horror comic Ghostwood, for a conversation about monsters, mystery, collaboration, and what it takes to build a world that feels bigger, darker, and more dangerous than the average cape-and-cowl sandbox. Zach brings a filmmaker's eye and a monster-maker's imagination to the writing, while RJ delivers the kind of visual storytelling that can make a nightmare feel one panel away from real. The result is a book with teeth. Ghostwood drops readers into a paranatural pressure cooker where weirdness is rising, the IPC is back in play, and every case feels like it could open a much bigger door. This episode digs into the team's creative journey, their collaborative process, and why this book has the kind of indie energy fans should be paying attention to right now. Check out the book on GlobalComix: https://globalcomix.com/c/ghostwood Follow along on Social Media: Instagram:   https://www.Instagram.com/ghostwood_comic   Threads: https://www.threads.com/@ghostwood_comic WorldAnvil Wiki: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/ghostwood-doctorborpo RJ: https://rjsilvers.newgrounds.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

  2. 3d ago

    Buddy Beaudoin Returns to Talk CORVUS, Grief, Gaming, and Sci-Fi Horror – Comic Crusaders Podcast

    The creator and comic book letterer returns to break down the collected edition of Corvus, his emotionally charged space horror graphic novel from Dead Sky Publishing. Buddy Beaudoin is back on the Comic Crusaders Podcast, and this conversation goes way deeper than spaceships and monsters. With CORVUS: The Collected Edition now available from Dead Sky Publishing, Buddy joins Al Mega to talk about grief as a survival language, gaming as emotional escape, the power of a reluctant Black nerd hero in science fiction, and how psychological horror can be built not just through art, but through pacing, silence, lettering, and emotional truth. The book follows Daryn Dall, a grieving young gamer who gets dragged into a galactic war he never asked for and discovers that pain can make you powerful — but it can also make you vulnerable to forces that know exactly how to break you. With art by Christopher Sassman and Rebecca Sotira, and colors by Allison Hu, Corvus is the kind of creator-owned comic that brings spectacle and substance to the same fight. In this episode, Buddy opens up about building Daryn as a different kind of sci-fi lead, moving from lettering major titles into creator-owned storytelling, and why Corvus had to be emotionally raw to work. This one is for readers who love horror with heart, sci-fi with teeth, and comics that know survival is never just physical. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuBC4Yu2Pzg Check out Buddy's Website at https://www.buddybeaudoinlettering.com/ Follow Buddy on Social at: @BuddyOrDie Check out Dead Sky Publishing at https://deadskypublishing.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

  3. 4d ago

    Samantha Thompson a/k/a Lady Leo Films Talks Hustle & more… on Comic Crusaders Podcast

    Some stories hit different because they are not polished fairy tales they are built out of grit, faith, and straight-up refusal to quit. That is exactly why today's Comic Crusaders spotlight on Samantha Thompson, known in the industry as Lady Leo Films, matters. Samantha's journey is the kind of story creatives need to hear. Publicly, she has described starting with nothing more than an iPhone and a dream back in 2015, then deciding in 2019 to take filmmaking seriously a decision that helped shape the growing body of work now connected to Prime Video, Tubi, and YouTube. That kind of rise does not happen by accident. It takes guts, patience, and the willingness to do the work when nobody is clapping yet. It takes the kind of creator mentality that says, "I may not have everything, but I have enough to start." That energy is all over Lady Leo Films. From Life Over Death to Lick The Series, The Invite, and DM (Direct Message), Samantha has been putting in the reps and laying down the kind of foundation that turns passion into presence. Now she is pushing forward with QR CODE, a chilling crime thriller built around exploitation, power, and the cost of silence in a world where even human value can be reduced to a transaction. That premise alone tells you this is not just another surface-level thriller. This is a project with weight, danger, and something to say. It is the kind of story that aims directly at the ugly truths people would rather scroll past. What makes Samantha's current moment even more compelling is that she is not pretending the journey is easy. Her public messaging has made it clear that she is calling on ambitious creators, sponsors, and donors who believe in building from the ground up. That speaks to a bigger truth inside the independent film world: sometimes the most powerful thing a creative can ask for is not pity it is partnership. Real support. Real belief. Real community. That is why this episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast is one to watch. It is not just about film. It is about vision. It is about betting on yourself before the room understands the play. And it is about hearing from a filmmaker who is actively carving out her own path instead of waiting for permission. Samantha Thompson, Lady Leo Films, is building. And if you respect hustle with purpose, this is absolutely a conversation you need in your orbit. Follow Lady Leo on Social Media at: Instagram: @ms.ladyleofilms Tik-Tok: @ladyleofilms YT: Lady Leo Films TV 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

  4. 5d ago

    Conor McCreery on The Last Witch: Blood & Betrayal | Comic Crusaders Podcast

    Comic Crusaders welcomes back Conor McCreery for a lively conversation about The Last Witch: Blood & Betrayal, the collected BOOM!Box edition of the latest chapter in his acclaimed YA fantasy saga with artist V.V. Glass. In this episode, we dig into Saoirse's evolution, the emotional cost of magic, family conflict, mythic danger, and the creative challenge of bringing a character face to face with everything she was taught to fear. The trade paperback collects issues #1–5, runs 208 pages, and frames this arc as a major concluding chapter in Saoirse's journey. McCreery, a former journalist turned comics writer, has built a career across major publishers and fan-favorite titles, and here he opens up about character growth, collaboration, and why fantasy works best when the emotions are as dangerous as the monsters. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=424KghelxQE Get your copy of at The Last Witch: Blood & Betrayal: https://amzn.to/4skgbIG Follow Conor on Social at: / therealconor https://x.com/ConorMcCreery 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

  5. 6d ago

    Dennis Robinson Returns With a Howling Win for Lycan: Solomon's Odyssey Chapters 1–4 | Comic Crusaders Podcast

    Dennis Robinson is back, and he is not playing small. The Hive Head Studios creator has officially closed out a successful Kickstarter for Lycan: Solomon's Odyssey Chapters 1–4, the latest major step in his ambitious horror-mythology saga centered on Solomon, the world's first werewolf. The campaign ran from March 1 through April 1, 2026 and finished funded, giving readers another strong sign that Dennis is building something with real bite in the indie comics space. For those new to the series, Lycan: Solomon's Odyssey is not just a werewolf comic trying to coast on fangs and blood splatter. The book has been framed by Dennis and Hive Head Studios as a mix of horror, mythology, adventure, and history, following Solomon's long and painful journey after a desperate act transforms him into the first lycanthrope in human history. Solomon was born around 8,000 BC, and his story stretches through an alternate version of our world where folklore, monsters, magic, and gods are not just whispers in the dark—they are very real problems. That big-swing concept is a huge part of what makes the project stand out. Rather than staying stuck in one lane, the series keeps evolving. Chapter 2 brought in Arabic mythology, grief, PTSD, and magic. Chapter 3 expanded the universe with gods and cosmic horror, described by the official site as an alternate take on The Epic of Gilgamesh mixed with H.P. Lovecraft. Now, Chapter 4 sends Solomon into ancient Egypt, where he seeks out the gods themselves in hopes of finally finding a cure for his curse. Of course, this is Solomon we're talking about, so peace was never going to come easy. Instead, he runs into new weaknesses, new monsters, and more trials trying to tear him apart. And that's really the magic of Lycan. Dennis Robinson is using the werewolf myth not as a finish line, but as the front door to a much bigger story about pain, consequence, identity, survival, and the long shadow of history. Every chapter feels like it wants to ask a new question while still dragging Solomon deeper into the cost of what he has become. Dennis also brings a distinct creator energy to the table. According to Hive Head Studios, he's the creator/writer of the series, a founder connected to other geek-space projects, and a guy who clearly loves channeling horror, storytelling, and nerd passion into something personal and cinematic. That passion shows in Lycan's scope. This is not a safe little indie comic trying to whisper for attention. This is a full-throated monster odyssey trying to carve its name into the wall. So yeah, if you like your comics with mythology, monsters, blood, history, and enough ambition to make your pull list nervous, Lycan: Solomon's Odyssey should be on your radar. Dennis Robinson came back to the Comic Crusaders Podcast with a recently funded campaign, a growing universe, and plenty to talk about. And trust me, this wolf still has miles to go. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMTxwuaBXAI Follow Dennis Robinson and Hive Head Studios for more on Lycan: Solomon's Odyssey and future projects. Subscribe to Comic Crusaders for more interviews with comic creators, indie voices, and pop culture powerhouses. www.hiveheadstudios.com www.lycanbook.com (for the Kickstarter page) www.instagram.com/hiveheadstudios 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

  6. Jul 13

    HaZ Dulull Talks Astro Burn | Comic Crusaders Podcast

    There are indie games that look cool on a storefront, and then there are indie games that come with a whole philosophy behind them. Astro Burn is shaping up to be one of those. On this episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Al Mega sits down with Hasraf "HaZ" Dulull, founder and director of Beyond The Pixels, to talk about the making of the game, the value of agile development, and why the team is now bringing Astro Burn to Kickstarter with a physical edition built around ownership, preservation, and the joy of opening a game like it's the 16-bit era all over again. The campaign messaging emphasizes a physical copy outside digital platforms, plug-and-play simplicity, and a collector-focused experience that revives the ritual of getting a new game. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeXVfJ7bOf4 Peep the game at: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3810660/Astro_Burn/ Upcoming Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beyondthepixels/astro-burn-limited-edition-physical-indie-game Website: https://www.beyond-the-pixels.com/ Follow Haz on X: @HaZ_Dulull | Instagram: hazdazzle | Tik-Tok: @beyondthepixels | Facebook: @BeyondThePixelss 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

  7. Jul 8

    Alim Leggett Talks The Diary of Sweet Pea #3 Kickstarter on Comic Crusaders Podcast

    Alim Leggett Returns to Comic Crusaders to Talk The Diary of Sweet Pea #3 and the Expanding Sweet Pea Universe There are indie creators, and then there are creators out here building full-blown emotional universes with patience, purpose, and serious artistic intent. That's exactly why having Alim Leggett back on the Comic Crusaders Podcast is such a win. Alim returns to the show with a brand new Kickstarter campaign, The Diary of Sweet Pea #3, the newest chapter in his growing Sweet Pea universe, and this one is coming with grief, intensity, inner demons, and the kind of emotional pressure that can crack a character wide open. According to the campaign, Imani is forced to confront her inner demons after refusing to accept that her father is no longer among the living. That alone tells you this is not just another "cool indie comic." This is personal. Alim has steadily built a reputation as more than just a comics creator. Across recent interviews and creator spotlights, he's described as a writer, artist, art director, founder of Alter Ego Arts, and father of five, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and making every panel matter. That creative philosophy fits Sweet Pea perfectly because the series isn't just trying to look cool it's trying to make you feel something. The larger Sweet Pea saga has been described in prior campaign materials as an apocalyptic sci-fi epic, but what makes it memorable is that all the scope and danger still revolve around very human pain, choices, and consequences. That's what makes this return conversation so interesting. Alim isn't just promoting another issue. He's showing what growth looks like when a creator sticks with a world, sharpens his storytelling tools, and gets bolder about the emotional core of the material. The Diary of Sweet Pea #3 looks like the kind of project that can hook readers with its genre edge and then land the real punch with character work. That combo is always dangerous in the best way. For Comic Crusaders listeners and readers, this is the sweet spot: creator-owned comics, real conversation, and a Kickstarter campaign fans can support right now while it's live. If you love seeing independent creators push their storytelling further and refuse to play small, this is absolutely one to keep on your radar. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mW4_t4oivM Support the Campaign at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sweetpeacomic/the-diary-of-sweet-pea-1-3 Follow Sweet Pea Comic and Alter Ego Arts on: Facebook: @sweetpeacomic | AAlimalteregoarts and Instagram: @sweetpea_comic | @_alteregoarts 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 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

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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