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Al Mega

Al Mega is the CEO and driving force behind Comic Crusaders, bringing the WEPA energy to comics, pop culture, music, tech, podcasting and the business behind the fandom. Expect creator-first conversations, sharp takes, a little Brooklyn attitude and a whole lot of love for the culture. The Crusade Never Ends!

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Comic Book News March 12, 2026

Marvel Reveals the Origin of the Silver Surfer! Shalla-Bal Takes the Spotlight in NEW FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FOES

Ay yo’ fam… listen carefully, because when a herald speaks in the Marvel Universe, entire galaxies start paying attention. “I herald his…

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Comics March 12, 2026

TRANSFORMERS: The Ultimate Megatron Saga Begins! Robert Kirkman and Ludo Lullabi Ignite a New Era in TRANSFORMERS #31

The Best-Selling Energon Universe Series Reveals Big Changes to the Decepticon Leader This April! Comic Crusaders fam… buckle up, because the Energon…

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Columns March 12, 2026

The Billion-Dollar Heroes and the Creators Who Built Them

A Dive into Comics, Royalties, and the Fight for Fair Pay Inside Comics’ Long Fight Over Royalties, Recognition, and Rights Superheroes dominate…

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Comic Crusaders Podcast March 12, 2026

Comics: The Call and the Cost – C.J. Standal Explores Comics History – Comic Crusaders Podcast #668

The Hidden Struggles Behind Comics: C.J. Standal Explores the True Cost of the Industry For most fans, comics are magic. Colorful worlds.…

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Comic Crusaders Podcast March 12, 2026

Comic Crusaders Podcast #667 – Abelard Alexis / Alternia

Alternia Rises: Abelard Alexis Talks Growth, Grit, and a Funded Kickstarter Abelard Alexis is back on Comic Crusaders—and this time, he’s coming…

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The Devil on My Shoulder #1 comic cover by Kyle Starks and Piotr Kowalski from Dark Horse Comics

Comic Reviews March 12, 2026

The Devil on My Shoulder #1 – A Dark, Unflinching Descent Into Revenge, Ruin, and Righteous Fury

Dark Horse Comics just dropped a heater with The Devil on My Shoulder #1, and fam… this one ain’t for the soft-spoken…

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GI Joe A Real American Hero #326 cover from Image Comics featuring Duke, Snake Eyes and the Joes in battle

Comic Reviews March 12, 2026

GI Joe: A Real American Hero #326 Review – Larry Hama Delivers Classic Battlefield Action

The Joes are back in the field and this one lands like a perfectly timed ambushfast, loud, and impossible to ignore. G.I.…

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Comic Book News March 12, 2026

Social Media Turns Deadly in AWA’s New Thriller PICK-UP by Michael Coast

A camera rolls. An influencer records another perfectly curated moment for the algorithm. Everything looks normal likes, followers, engagement climbing. But what…

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Comic Book News March 12, 2026

A New Hunter Rises in the Spawn Universe!

The Supernatural Espionage Thriller from the Spawn Universe Arrives in One Complete Volume Image Comics is proud to announce the release of the BLOODLETTER trade paperback, collecting…

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Columns March 11, 2026

Free Stuff = Massive Buzz: How Sticker Mule’s “Give” Is Turning Simple Giveaways Into Viral Marketing Machines

Listen… the internet is a wild place. Algorithms change every five minutes, attention spans are shorter than a TikTok hook, and trying…

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