Reviews: Aliens What If? #1, The Bat-Man: First Knight #1, The Last Mermaid #1, Ultimate X-Men Vol 2 #1, Extraordinary s2, Kung Fu Panda 4  Back to more reviews! Thanks to reviewers Marta, Jon, Melissa and Ricky. Always so insightful and smart. CNI loves them! No news again this week. Jimmy is having tech issues and may need a new laptop so send money! :) He chats about his plans for this weekend's SI MoCCA Arts Fest. About 7-10 interviews planned and we'll release those interview specials over the next couple of weeks. Jimmy has been reading a ton of comics to prep so also look out for a special about those books. And as usual, Jimmy has great recommendations in the Top 3! Also, get a hold of us!   Thanks for listening!  

Episode 1487 - Manifesting MoCCA!

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 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!  

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

 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!  

Episode 1498 - KICx Recap & Interviews w/ Jeremy Holt/Maya Henderson!

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!  

Episode 1497 - CNI Must Go!

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!  

Episode 1496 - Get Your KICx (Kingston Independent Comic Expo)!

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!  

Episode 1487 - Manifesting MoCCA!

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