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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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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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Daniel Dockery Comic Crusaders Podcast #758

Comic Crusaders Podcast September 7, 2026

Daniel Dockery Talks I Am the Night and Batman: TAS | Comic Crusaders Podcast #758

Daniel Dockery joins Al Mega to explore I Am the Night, his definitive unauthorized history of Batman: The Animated Series.

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Official Coyote vs. Acme promotional artwork featuring Wile E. Coyote

Pop-Culture September 7, 2026

COYOTE VS. ACME REFUSES TO FALL OFF THE CLIFF AS THE RESCUED LOONEY TUNES MOVIE HOLDS STRONG!

The rescued Looney Tunes movie held strong during its second weekend, giving the fight to save Coyote vs. Acme fresh box-office receipts.

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Bad Bunny performing atop a car during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

Music September 7, 2026

BAD BUNNY’S SUPER BOWL SPECTACLE JUST WON SEVEN EMMYS AND PUT PUERTO RICO BACK ON TOP!

Bad Bunny earned his first Emmy as his Puerto Rico-powered Super Bowl LX halftime production dominated the Creative Arts ceremony with seven…

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Product Reviews September 7, 2026

Looki L1 Review: Can This Wearable AI Change Comic-Con Coverage?

Wepa! The Looki L1 is not just another AI gadget chasing hype. Al Mega breaks down why this tiny wearable might actually…

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Comic Reviews September 7, 2026

EVENT HORIZON: INFERNO #5 REVIEW – THE FINAL DESCENT INTO HELL DOES NOT PULL ITS PUNCHES!

The Event Horizon nightmare reaches its finale as Inferno #5 takes one last vicious descent into cosmic horror, Hell and the darkness…

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Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla #2 comic cover

Comic Reviews September 7, 2026

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG X GODZILLA #2 REVIEW – EGGMAN GETS MECHAGODZILLA TECH… YEAH, WE’RE COOKED!

Sonic, Shadow, Godzilla and Mechagodzilla technology collide when Dr. Eggman gets exactly the kind of power nobody should ever let him touch.

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Comic Book News September 6, 2026

IMAGE COMICS’ FIRST OFFICIAL WHATNOT DROP BRINGS A TODD McFARLANE SPAWN ’77 #1 EXCLUSIVE

Image Comics makes its first official Whatnot drop with a $40 Spawn '77 #1 Todd McFarlane exclusive paying homage to the iconic…

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What's on the Shelf 2026 Independent Publishers and indie comics

Comics September 6, 2026

WHAT’S ON THE SHELF, SEPTEMBER 9TH – INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS

This is where the wild cards live. Explore the September 9, 2026 indie and independent publisher releases, variants and hidden gems.

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The Plot Compact Edition cover art by Joshua Hixson

Comic Reviews September 6, 2026

THE PLOT: COMPACT EDITION REVIEW — THIS FAMILY TREE IS ROOTED IN PURE NIGHTMARE FUEL!

The Plot Compact Edition drags an entire family's buried secrets back out of the bog in Tim Daniel, Michael Moreci and Joshua…

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