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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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Al Mega

Comics July 6, 2026

Lionborne #2 Review: Spirit Mutations Part I Roars With Indie Superhero Energy

Lionborne #2: Spirit Mutations Part I comes in like issue #1 kicked the door open and issue #2 said, “Cool, now let…

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Comics July 6, 2026

HOKIS, FOCUS! Casts a Wild New Spell at Nakama Press

A distracted young wizard, a frog companion, a dangerous quest, and way more giant spiders than anybody ordered? Yeah, this adventure is…

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Al Mega Takes July 5, 2026

Superhero Fatigue Ain’t Real. Hollywood Got Lazy, and Fans Need to Stop Babysitting Billion-Dollar Studios

Let’s stop playing games, fam. Superhero fatigue is not the problem. That phrase is Hollywood’s lazy little comfort blanket, the thing executives…

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

Comics July 5, 2026

WHAT’S ON THE SHELF, JULY 8TH – INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS

What’s on the Shelf is built from distributor order forms and shipping date information, giving fans a heads-up on what may be…

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Comics July 5, 2026

Pantheon of Ruin Interview: Dedrick Johnson Talks Indie Comics, Cosmic Horror, and Permanent Consequences

A bold new indie concept blends supernatural horror, high-fashion design, reality-breaking power, and one big question: what happens when power stops pretending…

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