Fortress of Comic News Ep. 442 feat. Ben Mauro

In this episode of Fortress Comic News, hosts Chris and Mike discuss a variety of topics including the latest Magic: The Gathering releases, updates on TV shows like Daredevil and Peacemaker, and the future of the MCU. They delve into the implications of upcoming comic book events and the balance between streaming shows and cinematic releases. The conversation highlights the playful rivalry between Marvel and DC, and the hosts share their thoughts on character development and the evolving landscape of superhero media. In this episode, Mike and Chris discuss the latest developments in the comic book industry, including the rise of Global Comics, the success of DC Comics' new releases, and the return of popular series like Barbaric and The Darkness. They also review various comics they've read recently, including Marvel Zombies and the conclusion of the Rick and Morty series, sharing their thoughts on the storytelling and artwork. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of comic book publishing and the excitement surrounding new titles and events.In this conversation, Ben Mauro shares his journey from concept art in film and video games to creating his own graphic novel, Huxley. He discusses the influences that shaped his artistic style, the challenges of storytelling in different mediums, and the importance of building relationships in the industry. Ben also provides insights into the creative process behind Huxley, the positive reception of the book, and his plans for future expansions of the Huxley universe.https://www.huxleysaga.com/https://www.youtube.com/@HUXLEYSAGAhttps://readonlymemory.com/products/huxley-standardhttps://www.amazon.com/HUXLEY-Ben-Mauro/dp/0500298432?crid=F1RFYDCDJPXQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NT20xoBzapyV72GhC13y9YuJzaAyIzprf3wGOpiIyGGjPkkghGMJd_kRcRjQN8VorqD-NT-Cww1cOVd00yobtw5p2kca1-VHFt4qiw7IXPHm2tWvUgXpcbJ_i0wxpmwaX28-Ol4k7iUPYllaP0YITTcLgwBJ0pQ_T18ZNdUBbdJU0DJbvjhoXzgPuX04_BUE4FSfxc1hrlawctOoJSupu8bCFG-57WV1t7gLNBSTWhMfCun5v12dcvHfcgRofXqE5KCeaLPLDbq85mAmr03Wm365zYLDYIFX8zBk_uRFSE0.XJyMPHwH4ULz8oKWWqZ9l0i6j2lesPrsa7HNWXrT5fM&dib_tag=se&keywords=huxley&qid=1750217694&sprefix=hux%2Caps%2C491&sr=8-1Ben Mauro’s Social Media: Instagram - @Ben_Mauro X - @BenMauroArt Comic We Discuss in this Episode:One World Under Doom #7Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #2Deadpool/Batman #1The New Avengers #4I Hate Fairyland #44Marvel Zombies: Red Band #1The Hero Trade: Project Chimera #2Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5Aquaman #9Absolute Batman #12Space Ghost #2Absolute Flash #7Gotham By Gaslight: A League For Justice #3Action Comics #1090Godzilla #2Redcoat #14Street Sharks #1New History of the DC Universe #3New Gods #10Immortal Legend Batman #2Justice League Unlimited #11Sixth Gun Vol. 1Get your Fortress Comics merchandise with the link belowhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/fortress-comicsFortressofComicNews.comhttps://chriscomicscorner.substack.com/YouTube.com/FortressComicsFind Chris: https://bio.site/chrisrundtMike twitter @fortressrickerMike’s Comic Bone Graft: https://globalcomix.com/c/bentbox-shorts/chapters/en/4/1Patreon.com/FortressComicshttps://www.tiktok.com/@chriscomicscornerThanks for Listening!#marvel #marvelcomics #mcu #dccomics #comicbooks #comicnews #podcast #indiecomics #batman