Meet the Team

I'm Al Mega the CEO of Comic Crusaders, CEO of the Undercover Capes Podcast Network, CEO of Geekery Magazine & Owner of Splintered Press (coming soon). I'm a fan of comics, cartoons and old school video games. Make sure to check out our podcasts/vidcasts and more!

I am a long time comic book fan, being first introduced to Batman in the mid to late 70's. This led to a appreciation of classic artists like Neal Adams and Jim Aparo. Moving through the decades that followed, I have a working knowledge of a huge raft of characters with a fondness for old school characters like JSA and The Shadow Currently reading a slew of Bat Books, enjoying a mini Marvel revival, and the host of The Definative Crusade and Outside the Panels whilst also appearing on No-Prize Podcast on the Undercover Capes Podcast Network

M.R. Jafri was born and raised in Niagara Falls New York and now lives with his family in Detroit Michigan. He's a talkative introvert and argumentative geek. His loves include Star Wars, Star Trek, Superheroes, Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, Transformers, GI Joe, Films, Comics, TV Shows, Action Figures and Twizzlers.

IzzyVerseNYC is a YouTube channel dedicated to everything comics, hosted by a Bronx-born comic book collector, artist, and enthusiast. Izzy brings firsthand insights from conventions and interviews with top creators from events like New York Comic Con, focusing on comic collecting, spec, unboxings, and trending releases. Dive into Marvel, DC, Image, and indie comics with Izzy as he shares tips, trending issues, and a passion for the comic book community. Subscribe and join the journey at www.youtube.com/@IzzyVerseNYC