In Part 2 of my conversation with John Shea, we talk about unforgettable moments from Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman — including facing a cobra as Lex Luthor, working with Teri Hatcher during a memorable rat-filled scene, and returning to the show with a very different look. Plus, John reflects on his time in the Marvel series Mutant X.

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Before superhero cinematic universes took over Hollywood, there was Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman— and one of the most memorable Lex Luthors ever.

This week on Comic Book Central, I’m joined by John Shea!

In Episode 517 – Part 1, we talk about:

• His inspiration for playing Lex Luthor
• How he got his start in acting
• Auditioning for Indiana Jones alongside Karen Allen (great story!)

Listen now!

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Cowabunga, true believers! I’m keeping the celebration rolling with a SHELL-ebration for the ages!
It’s the 35th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature film, and we’re bringing the heroes in a half shell straight to Comic Book Central!

Robbie Rist – Michelangelo
Brian Tochi – Leonardo
Ernie Reyes Jr. – Donatello’s stunt double / Keno in TMNT II
PLUS…
Bill Diamond – master puppeteer with legendary props & characters
Kyle Baker – award-winning artist (Truth: Red, White and Black)
Joe Kelly – Ben 10 creator & Spider-Man writer

It’s pop culture overload, TMNT nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes stories that’ll make your inner fan shout “Turtle Power!”

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Holy milestone, true believers — Comic Book Central hits the big 5-0-0! I’m kickin’ off this monumental celebration with Part 1 of my adventure at TerrifiCon…and the guest list is as super as it gets:

Michael Cudlitz & Bitsie Tulloch – Superman & Lois
Brian Posehn – The Big Bang Theory
Ming Chen – Comic Book Men
Jeremy Adams & Will Conrad – Flash Gordon
Kerry Gammill – Legendary comics artist

It’s an all-star comic con extravaganza celebrating 500 epic episodes of conversations with the creators, stars, and legends who bring our favorite worlds to life!

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It’s clobberin’ time because I’m chattin’ with Emmy-winning actor Michael Chiklis! We dive into his inspiring new film The Senior, then take a trip back to the Baxter Building as we talk about his time as Ben Grimm – a.k.a. The Thing – in the Fantastic Four films.

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From post-apocalyptic chaos to superhero smackdowns, actor/filmmaker Bonnie Discepolo’s been in the thick of it. She drops by the Lair to share behind-the-scenes tales from Superman and what it’s like working with James Gunn!

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What’s it like working with James Gunn on Superman, Peacemaker, and the Guardians of the Galaxy films? Actor Stephen Blackehart knows—and he’s here with behind-the-scenes stories!

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One of my most X-citing episodes ever! Actress Lenore Zann drops by to talk about bringing the role of Rogue to life on X-Men: The Animated Series & X-Men ‘97!

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Part two of my adventure at GalaxyCon Columbus featuring celebrity guests: Zach Galligan (Gremlins), Corbin Bernsen (The Punisher), Peter Facinelli (Supergirl), and Thomas Lennon (Supergirl)!

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Let’s flip the calendar pages back to the 70s & 80s with Chris Ryall, author of The Mighty Marvel Calendar Book: A Visual History! Chris takes us on a journey to one of the grooviest times in Marvel’s past.

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