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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 September 8, 2026

HOWARD CHAYKIN’S BLACK KISS GETS A MASSIVE IMAGE COMICS COMPENDIUM

Howard Chaykin's cult crime-noir and vampire-erotica series Black Kiss is collected in a massive new Image Comics compendium.

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Movies & TV September 8, 2026

SOUTH PARK CHANGES ITS NAME TO SOUTH AMERICA AHEAD OF SEASON 29

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announce a satirical name change to South America ahead of the Season 29 premiere.

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Al Mega Takes September 8, 2026

DIAMOND IS GONE, SO WHY ARE PUBLISHERS STILL FIGHTING TO GET THEIR COMICS BACK?

Diamond’s bankruptcy was supposed to be the end of an era. Instead, publishers are still fighting over millions of dollars in consigned…

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I PLAY ROCKY official movie poster starring Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone

Movies & TV September 8, 2026

I PLAY ROCKY Reveals Official Poster as Anthony Ippolito Steps Into Sylvester Stallone’s Shoes

Amazon MGM Studios reveals the official poster for I PLAY ROCKY, starring Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone in the true underdog story…

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Doctor Strange: Endless Nightmare graphic novel cover by Marvel Arts and Abrams ComicArts

Comic Book News September 8, 2026

DOCTOR STRANGE: ENDLESS NIGHTMARE SENDS THE SORCERER SUPREME INTO THE NIGHTMARE REALM

Doctor Strange heads into the Nightmare Realm in a new Marvel Arts hardcover from Kevin J. Anderson, Raúl Allén, and Patricia Martín.

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Comic Reviews September 8, 2026

VAMPIRE SURVIVORS #1 REVIEW – THE BULLET-HELL MONSTER MADNESS INVADES COMICS!

The addictive monster-swarm chaos of Vampire Survivors invades comics. Comic Crusaders reviews David Hazan and Jimmy Kucaj's frantic first issue.

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Comic Crusaders HOT List: The 10 Hottest Comics for September 8th and 9th, 2026

Comics September 8, 2026

COMIC CRUSADERS HOT LIST: THE 10 HOTTEST COMICS FOR SEPTEMBER 8th & 9th, 2026

The Comic Crusaders HOT LIST is back for September 8-9, 2026. Al Mega breaks down the ten releases bringing the biggest heat…

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Comic Reviews September 8, 2026

SIX OF US #1 REVIEW – TOM KING TURNS SITCOM NOSTALGIA INTO A HOLLYWOOD NIGHTMARE!

Tom King and Gabriel Hernandez Walta turn sitcom nostalgia into a Hollywood noir nightmare in Six of Us #1. Comic Crusaders reviews…

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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coastal Chaos #1 Cover A by Louie Joyce

Comic Reviews September 8, 2026

TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: COASTAL CHAOS #1 REVIEW – THE TURTLES HIT THE SHORE AND TROUBLE FOLLOWS!

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hit the shore for surfing, sibling chaos and a coastal mystery that proves even a Turtle vacation…

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The Fine Art of Rocky deluxe hardcover by John Rivoli, featuring Rocky Balboa artwork and a foreword by Sylvester Stallone.

Books & Graphic Novels September 7, 2026

THE FINE ART OF ROCKY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF THE ITALIAN STALLION THROUGH JOHN RIVOLI’S CANVAS

Official Rocky artist John Rivoli celebrates the franchise's 50th anniversary with The Fine Art of Rocky, a deluxe art book featuring more…

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