Secrets of the Sire Podcast
Ep 147: Captain Marvel Trailer ‘Trash or Truth’ , Daredevil Cancelled, Mitch Hyman Interview
PODCAST | The new Captain Marvel trailer has HIT - we give you our immediate reactions and review and ask the question: Is this Film Getting The Wonder Woman Treatment? PLUS: Netflix has axed Daredevil! We sound off and run down the Worst TV Cancellations in history. AND: We welcome Mitch Hyman creator of cult horror hit Bubba The Redneck Werewolf to talk about his next horror project! Segment #1: Michael and Hassan begin the show reacting to the new [...]
Ep 146: Aquaman, Spider-Man and Bumblebee Movie Predictions
PODCAST | We look ahead to the final slate of Comic Book Movies in 2018 including Aquaman, is it sink or swim for DC’s hero? Spider-Man into the Spider-verse: Will this be the best Spider-Man Movie of them all? And Bumblebee - FINALLY these Transformers look like, well, TRANSFORMERS! But is the movie going to be any good? Segment 1: Michael and Hassan begin tonight’s show with the new Aquaman movie. They discuss the early reviews and expectations for DC’s [...]
Ed Kowalcyk Interview • LIVE Local 717 Review | Spotlight Ep 05
New Spotlight with a celebrity guest every Monday 1230 pm ET. Subscribe to our channel or support us on Patreon.com/secretsofthesire PODCAST: On this edition of Sire Spotlight, I give you my take on the new LIVE EP 'Local 717' followed by my 2013 interview with LIVE lead singer himself, Ed Kowalcyk during his press tour for The Flood and the Mercy solo album About Spotlight: Each week we'll spotlight one of our tremendous celebrity guests in a stand alone video [...]
Ep 145: Infinity War, Venom and the Best of 2018, William Ragsdale Interview
PODCAST | What are YOU thankful for in 2018. Who makes the cut in our Pop Culture Gravy List and who gets stuffed with a Turkey Leg? Join us for the best of 2018 special! PLUS: We welcome actor and star of "When We Dance the Music Dies” William Ragsdale alongside director Anthony de Lioncourt for an in-depth discussion on the new indie flick! Segment 1: Michael and Hassan run down their Pop Culture Gravy (ie: the BEST from [...]
Pop Culture News
The Sire WebComic Officially Launches!
The Sire returns! Hot off the heels of the brand new release of The Sire #7 (available for digital download through Graphicly, Mikebooks is proud to present the brand new Sire WebComic. Beginning with the very first panel from issue #1, the Sire WebComic is a great way for new fans to jump aboard this critically acclaimed indie while long time readers can enjoy the experience in a completely new format. "This isn't just me posting the pages from the [...]
Sire #7 Available for Digital Download on Graphicly.com
The Sire returns and is available for digital download at Graphicly! Featuring a stunning cover by renowned artist Dave Johnson! Fast forwarding a few weeks after the last issue ended, the Sire is back in full force, tracking down all those who have been transformed by the same alien energy that gives his costume its power. But when a new threat emerges, it places his personal life at odds with his super powered alter ego and a choice must be [...]
Image Comics’ Hack/Slash Trending Upwards; Former Sire Artist Dan Leister at the Artistic Helm
Former Sire artist Dan Leister handles art chores on Image Comics' Hack/Slash. As BleedingCool.com reports, the series has actually risen in sales as the series has progressed, following its move to Image this year. We wish Dan nothing but the best here at Mikebooks.com! You can read the full article here: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/03/12/hackslash-trending-upwards
Image Comics’ Hack/Slash Trending Upwards; Former Sire Artist Dan Leister at the Artistic Helm
Former Sire artist Dan Leister handles art chores on Image Comics' Hack/Slash. As BleedingCool.com reports, the series has actually risen in sales as the series has progressed, following its move to Image this year. We wish Dan nothing but the best here at Mikebooks.com! You can read the full article here: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/03/12/hackslash-trending-upwards
The SIRE appears in Wizard Magazine
The SIRE appears as part of a feature on War of the Independents. With the demise of the magazine so prevalent, it's an honor for The Sire to finally make it into the mag before it closed in non-advertisement form.
Dissecting “Hack/Slash” With Tim Seeley via ComicBookResources.com
More good stuff surrounding former Sire artist Daniel Leister's new book Hack/Slash. Tim Seely comments on Dan's work and the future of the title. From Comic Book Resources: In his continued effort to keep the story moving forward, Seeley teamed up with former Grimm Fairy Tales artist Daniel William Leister to pencil "My First Maniac" before moving on as the regular artist of the ongoing "Hack/Slash" title. Seeley summed Leister's contributions to the book in one simple word. "Cheesecake. Dan [...]
War of the Independents #1 (featuring The Sire) in Diamond NOW
War of the Independents - featuring The Sire - is in Diamond now! Originally announced by David Ryan of Red Anvil Comics in January of 2007, War of the Independents is a 6 issue full color crossover series bringing independents creators together from all spectrums of comics by writer and artist Dave Ryan. Planned to be a huge crossover between many different independent comic characters, the format of the series has changed multiple times over the years, but the final [...]
Descendant #2 hits Previews now!
Descendant #2 hits Previews now! After liberating her people from Dr. Alexis Bane's biomechanical mutants, Rayne Santiago is forced to embrace the pyrokinetic powers she's spurned her entire life if she hopes to rescue her two brothers from horrific experimentation at Bane's hands. But Rayne's worst fears are realized when she storms Bane's jungle compound and is forced to do battle with her own genetically altered kin. Want more information? The creators of Descendant have been interviewed on sites like [...]
Superpowers and espionage descend together this July!
May 15 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - This July, indie superhero favorite writers Michael Dolce and Marcus Perry join illustrator Mariano Navarro and cover artist Tyler Kirkham for their three issue mini-series exploring the dangerous side of superpowers, DESCENDANT. "It's very hard to find a new spin on superpowers, but I think Mike, Marcus and Mariano have done it," Image Comics Vice-President Jim Valentino said. "DESCENDANT is completely different than any other book on the stands, but will be a big [...]
SIRE TPB and Grimm’s Fairy Tales #28 debut at Wizard World Chicago
Two knockout debuts from creator Michael Dolce all in one place! The SIRE TPB and Zenescope's Grimm's Fairy Tales #28 will be on sale this weekend at Wizard World Chicago. The SIRE TP, a 160-page epic written by Dolce, with art by Dan Leister (Return to Wonderland), Jose Holder and more features the groundbreaking SIRE and SIRE: Revelations mini-series' as well as two all-new never before seen adventures! Swing by artist alley table #3602 to get yours first! Meanwhile Grimm's [...]
SIRE TPB in Diamond Previews NOW
Collected for the first time! The SIRE TP, featuring the groundbreaking SIRE and SIRE: Revelations mini-series well as three all-new never before seen adventures, is available to order in the March Volume of Diamond Previews - in stores now! Flip over to page 203 and check out the awesome cover by Jim Califiore and place your order using order code #MAR083388. The SIRE TP is jampacked with artwork by industry pros Talent Caldwell, Tyler Kirkham, Daniel Leister and more! When [...]
SIRE creator in Wizard #198 – on sale now
Check out Wizard #198 Wizard Edge section for the latest indy article from SIRE creator Michael Dolce. In this latest edition Dolce talks about the importance of good judgement when assessing one's overall goal in the industry and coming to sometimes difficult decisions on how best to proceed. Order a copy of Wizard #198 today by going to: http://www.wizarduniverse.com/jan083262.html For more indy insight check out Michael Dolce at Wizard World LA March 16th-18th, 2008 co-hosting a panel on self-publishing. The [...]
