Joseph P. Illidge Talks Shadow Cabinet, Bloodletter, Batman: The Hill, and Illuminous – Comic Crusaders Podcast #601
Release Date: 11/21/2025
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info_outlineLegendary writer and celebrated creator Joseph P. Illidge returns to the Comic Crusaders Podcast with host Al Mega for an explosive conversation about his latest projects, his legacy, and his vision for the future of storytelling.
Illidge has been BUSY reintroducing the Milestone Universe: Shadow Cabinet at DC Comics, bringing the heat with Bloodletter at Image Comics, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Batman: The Hill, and launching his brand-new creative strategy and storytelling studio, Illuminous. This episode dives deep into his career, inspirations, challenges, and the groundbreaking stories he continues to bring to the industry.
Joseph P. Illidge is one of the most important voices in modern comics. From working with DC and Image to creating his own ventures, his insights into diversity, storytelling, and legacy are unmatched. Whether you’re a hardcore Milestone fan, a Batman reader, or someone curious about the evolution of the comics industry this is an episode you can’t miss.
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About Joseph P. Illidge
Joseph P. Illidge is a writer, editor, and creative strategist whose work spans across major publishers and indie projects. Known for his groundbreaking contributions to diversity in comics and his visionary storytelling, Illidge continues to shape the industry with projects at DC Comics, Image Comics, Milestone, and through his new company Illuminous.