The Comic Book Block

DC Next Level: The Rest of the DC Universe Has Entered the Chat

This week on Comic Book Block, The Professor, along with Young O'Neil and Mr. Rey, jumps into DC Next Level to find out if DC is finally giving the rest of its roster the spotlight—or if Batman just stepped out long enough for somebody else to borrow the cape. We're talking: * Is Zatanna quietly becoming DC's next superstar? * Is Firestorm the best book nobody's talking about? * Is Deadman weird...or brilliantly weird? * Can Barbara Gordon prove she's more than just another Bat-Family member? * Is Deathstroke still the most dangerous man in comics? * And did Lobo just remind everybody why he's the Main Man? We'll also look ahead at what's coming next, including Teen Titans, Legion of Super-Heroes, Doom Patrol, and the future of the DC Universe. Whether you've been collecting comics since the spinner rack days or you're just starting your pull list, this episode is packed with laughs, comic knowledge, and the kind of conversations that only happen when real fans get together. We celebrate the culture, debate the stories, and keep the conversation going—On the Block.

Hostile Assets: The Hottest Indie Crossover of the Year?! | Alfred Paige & Mark Poulton

This week on The Comic Book Block, we're welcoming Mark Poulton and Alfred Paige On Da Block to discuss their exciting new Kickstarter crossover, Hostile Assets. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/koniwaves/gun-goth-x-footpath-hostile-assets/rewards If you grew up loving big crossover events, larger-than-life characters, action-packed storytelling, and the excitement of discovering the next great indie comic crossover before everyone else, then you won't want to miss this episode of The Comic Book Block. We're diving deep into the worlds of Gun Goth and Footpath, exploring how two creator-owned universes collide in a story packed with action, suspense, memorable characters, and the kind of comic book storytelling that reminds us why we fell in love with comics in the first place. In this episode, we discuss: 🎨 The creation of Hostile Assets and how the crossover came together 💥 Why Gun Goth and Footpath were the perfect characters to unite 🔥 The impact of USAssassin, Blowtorch, Pinpoint, and Zero Face on the story 📚 The challenges of building and growing creator-owned comic universes 🚀 The Kickstarter campaign and what backers can expect 🎙️ The future of these characters and where their stories go next Whether you're a longtime indie comics supporter or discovering these characters for the first time, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the passion, creativity, and collaboration that fuels independent comics.About The Comic Book Block The Comic Book Block is where comic creators, artists, writers, and fans come together to celebrate the stories, characters, and creators shaping the future of comics. From indie Kickstarter campaigns to industry veterans, we're bringing the best voices in comics On Da Block. Subscribe, share, and join the conversation. #HostileAssets #GunGoth #Footpath #MarkPoulton #AlfredPaige #USAssassin #Blowtorch #Pinpoint #ZeroFace #IndieComics #Kickstarter #ComicBookBlock #ComicBooks #CreatorOwnedComics #Podcast #OnDaBlock #SupportIndieComics #ComicbookCommunity

The Edge of Greatness: A Conversation with Comic Book Creator Marvin Wynn

On this episode of The Comic Book Block, we sit down with comic creator Marvin Wynn to explore the world of The Edge — a universe filled with enhanced humans, dangerous conspiracies, layered characters, and high-stakes action. We talk about the creative process behind building an indie comic universe from the ground up, the challenges and rewards of independent storytelling, world-building, character creation, comic culture, conventions, and the passion that keeps creators pushing forward. From funny comic-book conversations to powerful insights into creativity and perseverance, this episode celebrates the energy, imagination, and heart that make indie comics special. If you love comics, storytelling, creativity, and hearing from creators building something original — this episode is for you. Read! Collect! Support Indie! https://www.theedgecomic.com/

Blood Syndicate: Chaos, Conflict & Legacy

This week on 🎤 The Comic Book Block Podcast, The Professor, Mr. Rey, and Young O’Neil step into the streets of Dakota City to break down one of the most revolutionary comic teams ever created — Blood Syndicate. Before “gritty realism” became the industry standard…Milestone Media was already changing the game. Blood Syndicate wasn’t built on perfect teamwork or clean superhero ideals — it was built on survival, tension, power, and consequence. In this episode, the we dive deep into: 🔥 Wise Son, Tech-9, Holocaust, Fade, Brickhouse & the rest of the Syndicate 🔥 Why Blood Syndicate hit differently from every other comic in the 90s 🔥 Milestone Media’s impact on comic culture 🔥 The legacy that still influences comics todaySo pull up, and join us ON DA BLOCK as we celebrate one of the most underrated comic book teams ever created. 📚 Read More Comics. 🛒 Collect More Comics. 🔥 Support Indie Comics.

The Rise of Deathblade | A Conversation with Comic Book Creator E.A. Brown

In this episode of The Comic Book Block, we sit down with comic book creator E.A. Brown to talk about the journey behind Deathblade—from inspiration to execution, and everything in between. This is more than just a conversation about comics. It’s about vision, persistence, and what it really takes to build something from the ground up in the indie space. We dive into: * How Deathblade was created and what makes it different   * The mindset shift from fan to creator * The creative process behind developing a story and universe   * The importance of staying committed to your vision * Why indie creators are shaping the future of comic culture                              Whether you’re a comic book fan, an aspiring creator, or someone sitting on a vision—this episode is a reminder that every story starts with a decision to create.   Press play and step into the world of Deathblade. Pull up to the block. Support indie. Build something real.   https://skullvalleycomics.com/