Episode 1499 - KICx: Uni Bowen & Monique Dixon/Jonathan Marks Barravecchia!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1503 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! Jimmy returns to TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival), one of his favorite small press/indie comics shows. A super fun and productive weekend where he got 9 interviews w/ the likes of Vera Brosgol, Sarah Whang, Ho Che Anderson, Andy Belanger, B. Mure, Debbie Fong, Peter Kuper, Eric Kim & Caitlin Cass. He also moderated a panel with Mylo Choy. In this episode, you'll hear his recap of the whole show from attendance, exhibitors, layout, dinners, hanging out and more. You'll also hear his great interview with cartoonist Vera Brosgol. Vera talks her new graphic novel PLAIN JANE AND THE MERMAID, the importance of accepting yourself as you are, baking, nature and just what is a Kouign-amann? Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. More TCAF interview specials will be released over the next few weeks! Also, get a hold of us! Email Facebook Comic News Insider Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Bear Pirate Viking Queen #1​, Dick Tracy #1​, Space Ghost Vol 4 #1​, Universal Monsters: Creature From the Black Lagoon​ Lives! #1, Dead Boy Detectives, Goodbye Earth​, Star Wars: The Bad Batch s3 finale​, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire​. It's our TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival) preview! Jimmy talks about planned and potential interviews, his excitement to return to Toronto after missing a year for the first time in ages, helpful advice for both exhibitors/attendees. No news or Top 3 because LOTS of reviews to catch up on. Thx to reviewers Melissa, Ricky, Jon, Ted, Marta and Producer Joe! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy and Producer Joe are back for another anniversary episode. It's our 1500th episode! They welcome guests Chris Sheridan (Resident Alien showrunner) and Katilyn Fajilan (The Mask of Haliya head writer). Chris talks the recent season 3, Alan Tudyk's genius, the amazing cast, mixing comedy and drama, etc. Jimmy once again invites himself to be killed on the show when season 4 gets announced and underway. Kaitlyn discusses The Mask of Haliya comic series from Kwento Comics that she's the head writer on, how it all came together, other writing projects, advice for new writers, researching Filipino myths and more. Jimmy and Joe take a trip down memory lane and talk about various comics, TV shows, film and more that they covered over the years. They also chat about favorite convention moments, interviews and more. Current favorites are also discussed. A super fun laid back LENGTHY episode for your listening pleasure! Hey it's our 1500th episode. We're allowed to drone on if we want. Thanks to all the loyal CNI listeners whom have stuck with us over the past 19 years of podcasting. And welcome to the new listeners that we hope are enjoying what you hear.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went up to Kingston, NY on Saturday, 4/27 for the inaugural Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx). A new comic book expo showcasing local Hudson Valley creators. Producer Joe, along with friends Cris and Kevin, put on an amazing show. Kudos to all involved! In this episode, you'll hear interviews with the following: KT Marrinan, a recent MICA grad, talks about her upcoming graphic novel debut Skelemancy, LARPing, transitioning from art school to being an artist, etc. Kevin Miller, comic book writer, was there representing Invader Comics and talked about his own more horror comics as well as the multiple genre titles coming out from the publisher. Kevin Michael Rowe, one of the KICx founders, is also a comic book writer and talks about his creation N.A.R.L.I., putting together KICx, love of Doctor Who and other nerdy things, etc. All super fun interviews!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went up to Kingston, NY last Saturday for the inaugural Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx). A new comic book expo showcasing local Hudson Valley creators. Producer Joe, along with friends Cris and Kevin, put on an amazing show. Kudos to all involved! In this episode, you'll hear interviews with Uni Bowen and Monique Dixon who talk about their new comic Kastor: From the Bronx to the Underworld, tease other comics coming, being friends since middle school, a little bit of K-pop & K-dramas, etc. A delightful and fun talk! Jimmy also talked with Jonathan Marks Barravecchia about his new comic Bear Pirate Viking Queen, Marvel work, using watercolors, a bit of X-Men '97, etc. Both awesome interviews. One more KICx interview special to go so do come back for it!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went up to Kingston, NY last Saturday for the inaugural Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx). A new comic book expo showcasing local Hudson Valley creators. Producer Joe, along with friends Cris and Kevin, put on an amazing show. Kudos to all involved! He gives his recap and talks about the success of the show, the great attending talent, how Kingston is so awesome and more. He got 7 interviews that day and you'll hear 2 in this episode. Jimmy catches up w/ pal Jeremy Holt about recent comic work on Venom, winning a Webby, etc. He also talks to recent MICA grad Maya Henderson about her upcoming graphic novel as well as her online comics. More interview specials to come!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Dudley Datson And The Forever Machine #1, 7174AD #1, Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver, Road House We're back at it with more reviews and news. Thanks to regular reviewers Melissa and Marta who always give such insightful and smart reviews. Emily is back with the news which includes: Witchblade returns, Marvel pits Aliens against the Avengers, a giant projected Godzilla "attacks" Tokyo and more. And Jimmy gives some great recommendations in the Top 3!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Fallout TV series Producer Joe returns to join Jimmy in reviewing, talking news and recommending awesome content. But the main event is having guests Cris Livecchi and Kevin Michael Rowe! They are co-producing along with Joe and CNI the brand new Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx)! Cris and Kevin talk about how they collaborated with Producer Joe to come up w/ the idea and how it came together. Super fun chat! KICx will be held Saturday, April 27th in Kingston, NY. Jimmy will be attending and most assuredly getting some interviews from great local talent. For more info, please visit www.kicexpo.com.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Geiger Vol 2 #1, Red Coat #1, Rook: Exodus #1, Invincible s2 finale, Resident Alien s3 finale, Parasyte: The Grey Back to the regular format show this week! Thanks to reviewers Jon, Marta, Melissa and Ricky! Always such great and insightful thoughts every time. Emily returns with the news which includes: an ORPHAN BLACK spin-off is coming, Julia Garner is the new Silver Surfer, Rob Liefeld to come out with memoir and more. And Jimmy gives some great recommendations in the Top 3!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: X-Men '97 #1, Halo s2 finale, Renegade Nell s1, 3 Body Problem s1, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live finale, X-Men '97 animated series, The Boy and the Heron Back to more reviews and reviews only! Thanks to reviewers Marta, Jon, Melissa and Crystal. Always so insightful and smart. CNI loves them! After all of those great MoCCA interview specials, Jimmy does a catch-up review special covering comics, TV, streaming and film. Let us know what you thought if you read/watched any.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!