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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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Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom Triumph and Torment review thumbnail featuring the original cover art with Comic Crusaders branding

Comic Reviews September 4, 2026

Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment Review: Doom Walks Into Hell and Marvel Magic Hits Different

Roger Stern, Mike Mignola, Mark Badger, and Jim Novak turn Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment into a sinister Marvel…

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Book Reviews September 4, 2026

REVIEW: A Touch of Truth Turns Island Grief Into a Time-Bending Mystery

A Touch of Truth blends grief, romance, island atmosphere and a multi-era time-travel mystery into an ambitious first chapter of the HAVEN…

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It Demands Sacrifice #1 foil cover by Skottie Young

Comics September 4, 2026

It Demands Sacrifice Drops a Grisly 10-Page Preview Before FOC

BAD IDEA reveals a new 10-page lettered preview of It Demands Sacrifice #1 before September 14 FOC and its October 7 release.

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Nick Francis The Tumor in the Clay Comic Crusaders Podcast 757

Comic Crusaders Podcast September 3, 2026

Nick Francis Cuts Into Grief, Pain & Survival With THE TUMOR IN THE CLAY | Comic Crusaders Podcast #757

Nick Francis joins Comic Crusaders Podcast #757 to discuss The Tumor in the Clay, his nearly wordless 232-page graphic novel exploring grief,…

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Batman of Two Worlds cover art for Batman Day 2026 featuring Batman and Absolute Batman

Comic Book News September 3, 2026

Batman Day 2026 Goes Double Dark With Batman of Two Worlds

Batman Day 2026 hits September 19 with Batman of Two Worlds, an all-new one-shot pairing Batman and Absolute Batman alongside global events,…

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M.A.S.K. #7 manga variant cover by Satoshi Shiki

Comic Book News September 3, 2026

Energon Universe Goes Manga With First-Ever Variant Cover Lineup

Skybound, Image Comics and Hasbro recruit Satoshi Shiki and Manabu Yashiro for the first manga variants across M.A.S.K., Transformers, G.I. Joe and…

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Fugitive X-Force #1 main cover by Eric Canete

Comic Book News September 3, 2026

BOOM-BOOM TAKES COMMAND! Marvel’s FUGITIVE X-FORCE Goes on the Run This December

Boom-Boom takes command of X-Force as Tim Seeley and Áthila Fabbio launch Marvel’s Fugitive X-Force #1 on December 9, 2026.

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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence official poster

Movies & TV September 3, 2026

The Tomatoes Are Back! ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES: ORGANIC INTELLIGENCE Invades VOD October 6

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence brings the cult horror-comedy franchise back to VOD October 6 with John Astin, David Koechner,…

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Comic Reviews September 3, 2026

The Doom Patrol #1 Review: Weird, Wild, and Wonderfully Broken

DC’s strangest heroes go broke, go gig economy, and go cosmic in a sharp, gorgeous launch from Darcy Van Poelgeest and Niko…

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Erica Schultz Comic Crusaders Podcast #756

Comic Crusaders Podcast September 3, 2026

Erica Schultz Brings Vampirella and Witchblade Together for a Supernatural Murder Mystery | Comic Crusaders Podcast #756

Erica Schultz joins Al Mega to discuss Vampirella x Witchblade Special #1, supernatural mystery, Spawn, comic writing and the craft behind the…

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