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November 12, 2008 Episode 165 - Brea Grant (Heroes)
Reviews: Gigantic #1, Scarlet Veronica #1, Terra #1As promised, the lovely and charming Brea Grant ("Daphne"-the speedster on Heroes) joins us to discuss Heroes, comic books, zombies and how much she and Jimmy's blog are soul mates. Also, it's Joe's birthday week and he shares a special present he got early. (Not from Jimmy...uh-oh.) Comic News Insider sponsors the Vampire Cowboys Theater Co. by giving thousands. Maybe. News includes Paul Pope's Battling Boy film, Bryan Fuller/Pushing Daisies updates, The Graysons, Batman to sue Warner Bros., Bootylicious Wonder Woman, and more.
1 hr 39 min
November 05, 2008 Episode 164 - Carrie Preston
Reviews: Contract Solo Missions: Tsumi #1, Final Crisis: Rage of the Red Lanterns #1, Jazz: Cool Birth One-Shot
Something important happened today. Hmmm....Oh yeah, a new episode of Comic News Insider! Special in studio guest, Carrie Preston ("Arlene Fowler" on HBO's series True Blood), hangs out with us for most of the show to discuss the hit series. We comic the vote and discuss who would be best to read Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" (Hint: NOT Stan Lee). Carrie joins us for the news which includes Jeph Loeb off of Heroes, Art Spiegelman, David Tennant leaving Doctor Who, The Avengers movie, Preacher, Road to Perdition sequels, Charlie Brown animated comics and more.
1 hr 25 min
October 28, 2008 Episode 163 - All Hallow's Quickie
Reviews: Thor: The Truth of History #1, Cyblade #1, G.I. JOE #0

It's a quickie Halloween special because Joe and Jimmy are too busy getting in their "Zombie Thelma & Louise" costumes. Jimmy gets a stalker and Joe buys tons of candy from the bottom shelf for the kiddies. News includes an MMORPG murder, Zoe Bell, Dad gets in trouble for promoting daughter's manga, Kirk/Sulu war, a manga sommelier and more. And, with Christmas decorations coming out earlier every year, we have a special song about Halloween costumes.
42 min
October 22, 2008 Episode 162 - A Brea Tease!
Reviews: Heresy #1, Mercy Sparx #1, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen Special #1
Jimmy recovers from his 10 days of work while Joe ("Bottom Shelf") is hanging with The Electric Company. Discussions of an Apple non-genius, PR mishaps, Twitter quitters and some talk of eating nuts and drinking Bawls (Not what you think...or is it?). News includes DC's Manhunter, Spike TV Scream Awards, real life Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (kind of), Umbrella Academy and more. And, we almost get a surprise interview with Brea Grant ("Daphne" the speedster on Heroes). Not really a surprise, but well....just listen to find out!
59 min
October 15, 2008 Episode 161 - No Frills!
Reviews: Ferryman #1, Marvel Zombies #1, Crossed #1
Late recording and we're tired, so it's a "no frills" episode of CNI. Jimmy's in another comic! This one is Big Hero 6 #2 so go get your copy! News includes an accurate Archaia Press Studios report, Captain America in Incredible Hulk, Molly Crabapple's "Debate Night", Steampunk in Brooklyn, Cheadle replaces Howard in Iron Man 2, Fangoria Graphix, Animated Avengers and more. Also, some New York Comic-Con news since it's coming up in February. Yes, we got some good stuff planned. Stay tuned on that!
57 min
October 08, 2008 Episode 160 - SPX Recap
Reviews: Terror Titans #1, Top 10: Season 2 #1, City of Dust #1

Jimmy got his indie on at SPX this weekend and entered the world of mini-comics and self-publishing. Oh, what a wonderful world. No interviews but a great recap of the show (including Ignatz Awards) and fun hanging with Heidi MacDonald, Ben McCool, Danielle Corsetto, Katie Benson, Phil Jackson, Nikki Cook, Laura Hudson and Jah Furry. News includes Opus ending, more Wizard shake-ups, 300 sequel, more zombies from Romero, Fringe, Kung Fu Panda sequel, saving Superman's crib, Wonder Woman fashion and Leave it to Dick!
1 hr 7 min
October 01, 2008 Episode 159 - NY Anime Fest
Reviews: Flash Gordon #1, Back to Brooklyn #1, The Dead: Kingdom of Flies #1
Recaps of the New York Anime Fest/Far East to East Showcase. Well, not so much the Anime Fest. Jimmy attended both and is now in love with Japanese rock. Also, he gives a little recap of the meetup with Natali Del Conte and Amber Macarthur. News includes Branagh on Thor?, Pope's DKNY clothing line release, Harvey Awards, DC cancels Minx line, Watchmen, Addams Family musical, and a comic explaining sex to 6 year olds. That's right. Feedback, Top 3 and plugs galore.
1 hr 4 min
September 24, 2008 Episode 158 - Fall Television
Reviews: Age of Sentry #1, Greatest Hits #1, DC Universe Decisions #1
We're recording late and it shows. Yet we still manage to run long. Thankfully, you love us so much it wont matter. Emmy talk, Star Wars: Force Unleashed has consumed Jimmy's dark side, SPX, Baltimore Con, NY Anime Fest and Part 2 of Jimmy's Kyle Piccolo episode is discussed. News includes The Hulk 100 Project, Image Kid's Line, Toonami, Jim Lee pitching for the O's, Stephen Chow in Green Hornet and more! Feedback, Top 3 and plugs galore.
1 hr 44 min
September 17, 2008 Episode 157 - Notorious MSG
Reviews: Big Hero 6 #1, Deadpool #1, Magneto: Last Testament #1
Listen up, MuthaSuckas! The Notorious MSG is in the house! Well, they were in the Chinese restaurant that Jimmy went to meet them for an interview. These funny and talented guys have music that will tear your rectum inside out. (Their words). Also, Jimmy is a podcast whore as he appears on MetroBuzz for a trivia contest and in the latest episode of Kyle Piccolo: Comic Shop Therapist. What's Joe been doing? Tune in to find out! News includes Archie Comics, Marvel Digital comics, Iron Man 2, Evil Dead: The Musical in 3-D, Shatner's comics, Family Guy, The Simpsons and more!
1 hr 49 min
September 10, 2008 Episode 156 - Kyle Piccolo!
Reviews: Marvel Apes #1, Spooks: Omega Team #1, The Roberts #1
Eric Zuckerman aka "Kyle Piccolo" joins us in studio to talk about the show and the upcoming episode(s) with your very own Jimmy Aquino! He sits in for Jimmy's disastrous attempt at drinking the Budweiser/Clamato fusion in a can, Super Show highlights, VMA talk, and more. News includes the All-Star Batman and Robin #10 recall, Spider-Man movie news, Superhero tap and Marvel Noir. Joe's favorite commenter leaves us another great message about enhancement as well!
1 hr 47 min

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