This week the guys discuss Marvel’s new crossover comic Aliens vs Avengers, Darick Robertson’s new series with Magma Comix, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by the Hivemind, Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly. These two have collaborated on so many titles including Guardians of the Galaxy, Batman Beyond, and more. Currently they are working…

This week the guys discuss new additions to Marvel’s X-Men line, the 40th anniversary of Terminator & TMNT, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Cullen Bunn to discuss a few of his many projects. Cullen has worked at every major publisher and currently has titles coming from Dark Horse, Mad Cave, Kickstarter, and more! Check out his work…

This week the guys discuss Rob Liefeld’s incoming Memoirs, the casting of Silver Surfer at Marvel Studios, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by writer Matt Garvey. Matt discusses creating comics, gets in depth with the issue that come along with independent comics, and discusses his newest comic I Took A Hammer To Hell #3. Find Matt’s wo…

This week the guys discuss the 20th anniversary of Skottie Young variant covers, Marvel Games new videogame Marvel Rivals, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Mark Maia to talk about his comic debut So-Called Living. The first two issue are live on Kickstarter right now and you can read the first issue digitally for free on GlobalComix.…

This week the guys discuss the potential for a Palworld comic series, Gerard Way returning to Dark Horse, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Senior VP of Business Development for Mad Cave Studios Mark Irwin. Mark has had a long career in comics and his recent venture with Mad Cave has been a huge success. We discuss how Mad Cave got to…

This week the guys discuss Marvel’s new X-Men line of comics, Eight Billion Genies coming to Prime Video, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Greg Moquin to discuss Seer Nova’s newest comic book Scales. You can find Scales on Kickstarter using the link below. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tscdeluxeedition/scales-issue-1/descripti…

This week the guys discuss the passing of Manga legend Akira Toriyama, new G.I. Joe comics from Skybound, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Caleb Palmquist to discuss his newest comic Dragon Grit. This Comic mixes fantasy with spaghetti western about a gun-slinging dragon rider. You can find his work using the links below. https://www…

This week the guys discuss Jinxworld heading to Prime Video, Josh Gad’s first comic work, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Paul Carroll. Paul is an Irish comic creator who is currently working on a series of anthologies. The current anthology is Wish Upon a Star which mixes modern mythology and fairy tales with science fiction. You c…

This week Chris is joined by Daniel Martinez to discuss his new comic Hell on Heels #1. This new comic promises to be a spy thriller that is part revenge porn for those familiar with the #MeToo movement. Make sure to check out the comic on it’s Kickstarter page below. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fightlawyer/hell-on-heels/description Get yo…

This week the guys discuss the return of classic publishing line EC Comics, DC Comics new DC Finest trade paperback line, and more! Also the guys are joined by the men behind the new comic Thistle, currently on Kickstarter. Writer J.L. Collins, letterer Leland Bjerg, and Artist J. Shiek stop by to talk about the first issue and it’s creation. You c…

This week the guys discuss DC Versus Marvel being reprinted, casting for the Fantastic Four, and more! Also the guys are joined by Wells Thompson to discuss the Kickstarter campaign for MechaTon Vol. 1. You can find Wells’ work using the links below! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wellsthompson/mechaton-vol-1-a-sci-fi-action-comic-with-mechs-…

This week the guys discuss the return of Punisher Max, Dr. Doom’s new one-shot comics, and more! Don't forget the guys talk about the comics they are reading off the shelves from last week, and as always all of the news fit for print. Comics we discuss in this episode:Dark Souls: The Willow King #1Fantastic Four #17Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum…

This week the guys discuss some more Marvel manga coming to the US, a potential 2099 event for the summer, and more! Also the guys are joined by Frank Martin to discuss his work. Frank is an independent creator who has written novels, and comics for years. He is known as the one-shot guy, but has worked a many different projects including some long…

This week the guys discuss Magma Comix slate of new series, the NacelleVerse’s first batch of comics, and more! Also the guys are joined by Shawn Lewis & Rion Mosley to discuss the first volume of Immortalis. This series is published by the UK based publisher Markosia and just launched the first collected edition of the series. You can find this an…

This week the guys discuss Jason Aaron taking over Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Skybound’s new Universal Monsters comic, and more! Also the guys are joined by Ahoy Comic’s Tom Peyer and Stuart Moore to talk about what’s going on with the publisher in 2024. Make sure to check out the comics Ahoy is publishing using the link below. https://comicsaho…

This week the guys discuss Amazon Prime orders Criminal to series, a new Ahoy Comics book is announced and more! Don't forget the guys talk about the comics they are reading off the shelves from last week, and as always all of the news fit for print. Comics we discuss in this episode:Outsiders #3Batman Off-World #2Geiger: Ground Zero #2Action Comic…

This week the guys discuss Steven Yeun leaving the Thunderbolts movie, X-Men 97 getting a prequel comic, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by DC comics artist Travis Mercer. Travis has worked on all kinds of DC books, and has so far been more of a fill in artist. But he will be drawing a story for the upcoming Batman/Superman: World’s Fi…

This week the guys discuss Deadpool’s news ongoing series, DSTLRY’s newly announced comics and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Dave Baker to discuss his new graphic novel over at Top Cow Productions called Mary Tyler MooreHawk. You can check out this title and more using the links below. https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/DEC231104 h…

This week the guys have their end of year awards celebration. What comics, movies and such will they pick? Which will they remember? Listen to find out. Support the show by using our Amazon Associate Link. Click below and shop:https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime?linkCode=ur1&primeCampaignId=prime_assoc_ft&tag=fortresscom02-20 Get your Fortress Comic…

This week the guys discuss the new Suicide Squad Dream Team, BOOM! Studios big crossover returns, and more! Don't forget the guys talk about the comics they are reading off the shelves from last week, and as always all of the news fit for print. Comics we discuss in this episode:Outsiders #2Blood Dozen: A Tale of the Shrouded College #1Batman: City…

This week the guys discuss the Nacelleverse coming to comics, Millarworld moving to Dark Horse Comics, and more! Don't forget the guys talk about the comics they are reading off the shelves from last week, and as always all of the news fit for print. Comics we discuss in this episode:R.L. Stine’s Stuff of Nightmares: Slayride #1Creepshow: Holiday S…

This week the guys discuss Ivan Reis joins Ghost Machine, The Boys Season 4 trailer, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by David Crispino and Tony Gregori to talk about their Kickstarter for Taft Sturgeon: Holiday in the Stars. The two have collaborated many times in the past, including a past Taft Sturgeon story, and return to Kickstarte…

This week the guys discuss Dave Filoni’s new position at Lucas Films, Superman Legacy’s newest casting, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Keith Foster and Mike Perkins from Invader Comics. Keith and Mike discuss some of the philosophy behind Invader Comics, what the publisher sees as their immediate future in the industry and their ne…

This week the guys discuss the trailer for season 2 of What If?, Dan Jurgen’s new Batman series, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Evan Carothers to talk about Vol. 1 of Toxx. Evan has been working hard getting Toxx into the hands of fans for over a year now, and is finally wrapping up the first volume of it. You can check it out usin…

This week the guys discuss Godzilla reprints at Marvel, a new What If? series, and more! Also the guys are joined by returning guest Stewart Kenneth Moore. Stewart has been working on projects for 2000AD, and his new graphic novel the Tragedy of Macbeth since Project MK Ultra was released. You can find his work using the links below. https://clover…

This week the guys discuss the first trailer for the Echo series, DC’s new Compact Comics, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Nigel Carrington. Nigel has been creating independent comics for over a decade in the upstate New York area, and has joined the world of Kickstarter with his series Scarlet Ibis. This new series is set in his wo…

In this episode Chris is joined by Charlie Stickney. Charlie has been working in comics for a long time, as well as his work in other mediums, and currently is working in the independent space. He is known as one of the top Kickstarter minds, and has serialized his series White Ash on the platform. You can find his latest comic, a spin-off of White…

This week the guys discuss Titan Comics first Rebel Moon comic, Tynion bringing back Blue Book, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Jerome Gagnon. Jerome is a Ringo Nominated letterer who has work on more projects than we can list. Currently Jerome is promoting his horror anthology Holiday Spirits which is coming to the direct market wi…

This week we are joined by Dan Conner. Dan has worked in the comics industry as an interior artist, cover artist, colorist, and writer. Currently he is working on variant covers for comic store exclusives on Archie Comics, and just finished his run on TokyoPop’s newest Nightmare Before Christmas comics. You can find Dan’s work using the links below…

This week the guys discuss everything New York Comic Con! Also this week the guys are joined by David Pepose to discuss his new Mad Cave Studios comic The Devil That Wears My Face, and his upcoming Punisher series. You can find David’s work using the links below. https://www.davidpepose.com/ https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/AUG232066 https://previ…

This week the guys discuss Sean Gordon Murphy’s new Kickstarter Comic, Radiant Black’s New Status Quo, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Jerry Carita to talk about Samurai Cicada. Jerry has worked on many tv shows over his long career including AMC’s Comic Book Men, where he fell in love with comics. Fast forward to today and he is pu…

This week the guys discuss the Kickstarter campaign for General Strike, the trailer for Toxic Avengers, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by John Dexter. John has worked on titles like Alpha Dogs and Dime Store Detective independently by funding through kickstarter. He joins the show today to talk about the latest issue of Dime Store Det…

This week the guys discuss new comics to be presented at NYCC 2023, Rick Remender’s exclusive contract, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Casey Allen to discuss the newest issue of Bigfoot Knows Karate. This issue is a one-shot that dives into the past of Bigfoot with some stellar interior art. You can find Casey, and Bigfoot Knows Ka…

This week the guys discuss the drama between DC and Bill Willingham, Kiteman getting his own animated series, and more! Also this week the guy are joined by Steve Tanner of Time Bomb Comics fame. Steve has been creating comics in England for decades and has grown the Time Bomb brand through that time. They are still making British style comics incl…

In this episode Chris is joined by Mark Frankel of Wayward Raven fame. Mark has published titles like Damned Heroes, Horsemen, and many more. Currently they are working on the second volume of their We Suck At Comics anthology coming next year. You can keep up with these projects and submit to the next anthology using the link below. https://waywar…

This week the guys discuss Spider-Man getting Unlimited, The Boys: Gen V’s new trailer, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Winston Gambro to talk about Haunted House: A Love Story. This new series from Winston is being published by Blood Moon Comics, and can be ordered through your local comic shop right now! Check out this comic and m…

On today’s show Chris is joined by Will Robson, comic creator and publisher of Speech Comics. Will has worked across the industry writing, doing interior art, and cover art for Marvel, DC, IDW, and more! He has taken to the indie scene with his imprint Speech Comics to creator independent comic books like his current series Outbreaks. You can find …

On today’s show Chris is joined by Blake McCarthy to discuss his comic series Territory. Currently Territory is on Kickstarter for it’s 4th issue with some amazing covers, and plenty of great add-on’s You can find Territory on Kickstarter right now using the link below. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bmccomics/territory-issues-1-4-a-post-apoc…

This week the guys discuss Marvel’s new fitness app, Hickman’s unannounced new Marvel series and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Barney Smith. Barney is a cartoonist who has created multiple comics for his Story Comic Publishing line and joins the show to talk about his newest book Dadder Jokes, a joke book with some fun art and of cour…

This week the guys discuss Batman 89 & Superman 78 returning, Star Wars: Ahsoka Ep. 1 & 2, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Adam Cahoon to discuss his work with Vault Comics, and Invader Comics. Adam has two projects currently available to preorder in Greeting from the Maglev, and the Nasty. You can find these comics using the links …

This week the guys discuss Jason Aaron making the move to DC, Blue Beetle’s disappointing opening weekend and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Benjamin Morse to discuss August: Purgatory Underground Book One. Most will know Morse from his series We Are Scarlet Twilight. You can find the campaign using the link below. https://zoop.gg/c/au…

In this special episode the guys are joined by Peter Breau. Peter has worked for Second Sight Publishing as an editor and writer for many years and has created some Independent Comics himself with Deliver Us From Evil, Mud And Madness, and more. You can follow Peter’s work and be informed about his upcoming kickstarters using the links below. https…

This week the guys discuss a new Sentry Comic at Marvel, as well as a new Thanos Comic, and much more! Also this week the guys are joined by Corissa Grant. Corissa’s series Worthy Chaos: Redemption is on it’s 6th issue and has gone strong on the Kickstarter platform. She shares info about the series, her writing process with her co-writer, and a pa…

In this episode we are joined by Evan Carothers to discuss Toxx Issues 3-4 currently on Kickstarter. Evan has worked on multiple titles in the comics space and has a background with Table Top Gaming. We discuss both, plus what he sees as the purpose of crowdfunding in both spaces. Check out the series using the links below. https://www.kickstarter.…

This week the guys discuss the Loki Season 2 trailers, Batman Beyond’s 25th Anniversary, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Travis Gibb, Emily Riesett, Pete Riesett, and JD Calderon to discuss Cthulhu Invades Neverland. This anthology is the latest in the Cthulhlu Invades series from Travis and his imprint Orange Cone Press. Check it o…

This week the guys are joined by Charlie McElvy. Charlie is back on Kickstarter with the Spider-Squirrel & Trash Panda Titan Sized Issue that promises to be an 80 page comic. Charlie’s Xion Imprint has been creating comics using Zoop and Kickstarter for years successfully, and he has plenty more in stock for the future. You can find Charlie and his…

This week the guys discuss a new Secret Wars comic set during the original event, an Invincible Videogame, and more! Don't forget the guys talk about the comics they are reading off the shelves from last week, and as always all of the news fit for print. Comics we discuss in this episode:Rogue Sun #14Knight Terrors #2Knight Terrors: Superman #1Ulti…

This week the guys discuss all the news coming out of San Diego Comic Con 2024! Also this week the guys are joined by Jonathan Hedrick. Jon’s new comic Spillblood is running on kickstarter right now and reunites him with longtime collaborator Stefano Cardoselli for an action thriller one-shot. You can find Jonathan’s work and Spillblood using the l…

In this episode the guys are joined by Peter Simeti. Peter is the publisher at Alterna Comics, and a comic creator of his own right. His newest comic series King Cryptid is currently funding issues 5-9 on both Alterna’s website and Indiegogo. You can find this campaign using the links below. https://www.alternacomics.com/kingcryptid?page=2 https://…

This week the guys discuss new casting news for Superman: Legacy, a new Thunderbolts comic series, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Pat Shand. Pat has multiple new comics launching on Kickstarter right now, all while working the con circuit. You can check out the comics running on Kickstarter using the links below. https://www.kickst…