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Reviews: Exceptional X-Men #1, Uncanny X-Men Vol 6 #1, X-Factor Vol 5 #1, X-Force Vol 7 #1, Wolverine: Revenge #1,What If Donald Duck Became Thor #1, What If Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1, Flash Gordon Vol 8 #1 & #2, Huge Detective #1

Jimmy continues the comic book review catch-up in this episode. Lots of the new X-books are covered here! Next week will be the TV/film/streaming special. Did you read any of these comics? If so, let us know your thoughts!

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Reviews: Archie: The Decision one-shot, Babs #1,Universal Monsters: Frankenstein #1, Hello Darkness #1, Jenny Sparks #1, Minor Arcana #1, Patra #1, The Power Fantasy #1 & #2, S.I.R. #1.

Due to all the San Diego Comic Con, Flame Con and Anime NYC coverage, Jimmy has been way behind on reviewing comics, TV and film. So he decided to do some catch-ups over the next couple of weeks. He'll do 2 comic book review specials this week and then the TV/film/streaming special next week. Did you read any of these comics? If so, let us know your thoughts!

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Reviews: Terminator Zero, Suicide Squad Isekai

Yet even more convention coverage! Jimmy attended Anime NYC over the weekend of August 23-25th. The show has almost doubled in attendance in just 2 years and it showed. Lots of art, merch, guests, panels, cosplay, food and more! Jimmy gives his full recap in the episode. And since we're talking about Anime NYC, he also reviews two recent anime series. Did you attend? Tell us your thoughts!

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It's our REAL final San Diego Comic Con episode! Jimmy's dear friend Melissa has been such a great part of CNI for many years doing reviews, the occasional interviews and roundtables, etc. Why not hear about her thoughts on SDCC? She is an official CNI Correspondent after all! She hit many an activation site and gives her thoughts on them all. She also talks about cosplay, panels, crowds, attendees, parties and more!

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We interrupt all of this amazing SDCC coverage to give a recap on the amazing Flame Con held in NYC recently. Jimmy attended and gives his thoughts on it all. Exhibitors, guests, cosplay, atmosphere, crowd, etc. Always a fantastic show. He also had a chance to catch up w/ his friend Robin Ha to discuss her most recent graphic novel THE FOX MAIDENS. An incredible retelling of the classic Korean mythological tale of the 9 tailed fox. They talked about the comic, gumihos, the fantastic clothing from the Joseon period in Korea, music, food, Korean dramas, what's next and more!

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In our final SDCC interview special, Jimmy did the roundtables for the Amazon Prime animated series room with creators Robert Kirkman (INVINCIBLE), Vivienne Medrano (HAZBIN HOTEL), Travis Willingham (THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA), and Kyle Hunter (SAUSAGE PARTY: FOODTOPIA). For the first time in probably ever, the synergy between the other 2 press people was fantastic and they played off of each other's questions. A surprising delight! Kirkman gave some great business advice on how to get the good money when selling your IP, Medrano talked about the amazing music in the show, Willingham revealed how the show came together from D&D sessions and Hunter talked of how the show continues on from the movie with a slight change. All fantastic! Please go back to hear all of the SDCC coverage from the last month.

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You get 2 interviews in this San Diego Comic Con special! First up, Jimmy chats with Finnish cartoonist JP Ahonen about his hit comic BEZELBUBS, black metal, tattoos and more. He also talks with writer Joey Esposito and artist Sean Von Gorman about their new comic THE PEDESTRIAN, where the idea came from, jaywalking and more. Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month.

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Jimmy talked with the cartoonist powerhouse duo that is Meghan Boehman and Rachael Briner. They are old friends since elementary school and work together frequently. They talk about their new collaboration DEAR ROSIE, how it's based on a personal tale from their own lives, how they work together, healing through art, silly tricks kids play and more. Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month.

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Jimmy sits down with Argentinian cartoonist Liniers! They talk about his hit comic MACANUDO, where he came up with the characters, early days cartooning in Argentina, influences and more. A super fun conversation w/ an award winning cartoonist. Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month.

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Jimmy sits down with his psychologist (and nerdy) friend Dr. Andrea Letamendi for their annual Comic Con chat. He and Drea talk about her podcast THE ARKHAM SESSIONS, the psychology of the X-Men, defense of Disney adults, living in between as a mixed race person, dealing with depression and so much more. It's always a great chat and they both look forward to it annually! Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month.

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