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Fortress of Comic News Ep. 452 feat. Nandor Fox Shaffer

November 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

In this week's episode of the podcast we sit down with the lovely Nandor Fox Shaffer to talk about the comics business and his OGN series Seasons!
#comics #comicbooks #indiecomics #podcast @nandorfox.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/4iwn...

Is the Saudi wealth fund preparing to bid for Warner Bros?

November 19, 2025 at 10:45 PM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

Don't let this happen. That would be so much great IP, including DC Comics, that I have to think twice about supporting.

www.newarab.com/news/saudi-w...

Rumours in US media suggest the Sauid Public Investment Fund is considering mounting a surprise bid for the $57 billion US media giant Warner Bros

www.newarab.com

November 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

In this week's episode we discuss Marvel's new event Armageddon, the Rumor of Brian Michael Bendis returning to Marvel, and are joined by indie comics creator Snake
#comics #indiecomics #marvel

open.spotify.com/episode/0MRi...

Fortress of Comic News Ep. 451 feat. Snake

The Monster Hunter Called CLAYMORE-Mature Audiences Western

November 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

I just backed The Monster Hunter Called CLAYMORE-Mature Audiences Western on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/xio...

In 1872, a monster hunter with a giant claymore sword, a foul-mouthed faerie, and a stone golem ally battle beasts in the Wild West.

Fortress of Comic News Ep. 449 feat. Will Allred

October 30, 2025 at 1:06 AM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

In this week's episode of the podcast we discuss the final episode of #GenV, the Energon Universe making the jump to animation and are joined by the insightful Will Allred to discuss Crossover Division!
#comics #indiecomics #energon @wallred.bsky.social

spotify.link/VFD5k1mSRXb

Fortress of Comic News Ep. 447 feat. T.S. Luther

October 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

In the latest episode of the podcast we talk with T.S. Luther about his love for comics, the creation of them and his latest series from Invader Comics The Digger!
#comics #indiecomics #podcast @invadercomics.bsky.social

spotify.link/uRupGbBoGXb

October 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

Another episode of the podcast this week! We welcome to the show Louis Southard to chat about making his way through the world of comics and his new series Laugh Riot!
#indiecomics #comics #podcast

spotify.link/zjrA2CpayXb

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Fortress of Comic News Ep. 445 feat. Sean Wood

October 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

Ahsoka used scratch...it was not very effective

October 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

Mail call for Pots and Panels. Took a while to get out and had some controversy along the way but I'm so happy is here. Shout out Chuck for finishing the job and adding my recipe page to the book!
#comics #indiecomics

October 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

In this week's episode of the podcast Mike and I discuss all the news exciting them out of #NYCC2025, and are joined by the great Sean Wood to discuss his issue of Hospice!
#comics #horror #podcast #marvel #dc

spotify.link/76j8SPqHuXb

Fortress of Comic News Ep. 444 feat. E. B. Kogan & Jessica Silvetti

October 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

In this week's episode we sit down with @ebkfromla.bsky.social & Jessica Silvetti to chat about Crowdfunding comics, entering the world of comics, and Shockheaded Peter Part 2!
#comics #indiecomics #kickstarter

open.spotify.com/episode/3UEM...

Fortress of Comic News Ep. 442 feat. Ben Mauro

October 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

That bunt was a joke, Phillies deserve to lose.

October 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

Best season of Monster yet. Took some liberties with the story, as we know it, but a great story. People with weaker stomachs should probably stay away from this one.

October 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

Double mail call!
#indiecomics

October 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

Pretty dope package from Ben Mauro. Felt bad breaking down and recycling that box. Look forward to reading this OGN
#graphicnovel #comicbooks

October 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

In this week's episode we discuss the latest episodes of #Peacemaker, the latest #MagictheGathering announcements, and are joined by Ben Mauro to talk about making the move to comic with his new graphic novel Huxley!
#comics #marvel #podcast

open.spotify.com/episode/3eoA...

Dino Knights: The Techno Tribe

October 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

I just backed Dino Knights: The Techno Tribe on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/hou...

A science fiction arthurian fantasy comic: Dinosaurs, knights, time travel and evil robots. The epic issues 3 & 4 of an ONGOING series.

Mobster Mash #1-2: Classic Movie Monsters as Mobsters!

October 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

I just backed Mobster Mash #1-2: Classic Movie Monsters as Mobsters! on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/spe...

Movie Monsters as Mobsters all in a turf war over a 1940’s Tinseltown. Written and Drawn by Marvel / DC artist Will Robson

Imagine our world invaded by a fantasy realm and we all have to fight for our lives or live under their boot forever.

October 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM

Chris Rundt

@fortresschris.bsky.social

I just backed Conquered - Vol. 1 of 4 on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/sid...

Conquered - Vol. 1 of 4