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Comic News Insider Episode 1510 - TCAF: Mylo Choy Spotlight Panel!

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Comic News Insider: Episode 1510 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

The final TCAF interview special! In this episode, you'll hear the 1:1 panel that Jimmy moderated with Mylo Choy. They talked about Mylo's debut graphic novel MIDDLE DISTANCE, running, music, humor in the book, balancing the mind and just what is Pansori? Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. One last TCAF interview special is on the way next!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1509 - TCAF: B. Mure!

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Comic News Insider: Episode 1509 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

More TCAF interviews! In this episode, Jimmy talks with B. Mure. Mure's incredible world of Ismyre continues in his upcoming graphic novel DISCIPLES OF THE SOIL. They chat about the book while dancing around spoilers, if more of the wonderful world of Ismyre is coming, other projects, art process and teaching. Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. One last TCAF interview special is on the way next!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1508 - TCAF: Eric Kim!

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Comic News Insider: Episode 1508 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

More TCAF interviews! In this episode, Jimmy talks with old buddy Eric Kim who has a new comic anthology out called SUPERZINE. They discuss the stories in it, game consoles, horror, wrestling and the Tim Burton Batman film. A big thanks to Eric for all the food recommendations he sent Jimmy prior to his trip to Toronto. 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!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1507 - TCAF: Debbie Fong/Caitlin Cass!

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Comic News Insider: Episode 1507 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

More TCAF interviews! In this episode, Jimmy talks with Debbie Fong. They chat about her graphic novel NEXT STOP, roadside attractions, the process of making a book, and her next graphic novel series. Jimmy also talked with Caitlin Cass about her new book SUFFRAGE SONG: THE HAUNTED HISTORY OF GENDER, RACE AND VOTING RIGHTS IN THE U.S. They discuss just about everyone involved in the suffrage movement, the use of "ghosts" in the book, having comics in The New Yorker, teaching and just what was "bicycle face". 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!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1506 - TCAF: Peter Kuper!

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Comic News Insider: Episode 1506 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

More TCAF interviews! In this episode, Jimmy talks to legendary cartoonist Peter Kuper. They chat about his graphic novel RUINS, SPY VS SPY, living in Oaxaca, loving bugs, and so much more. 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!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1505 - TCAF: Sarah Whang/Andy Belanger!

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Comic News Insider: Episode 1505 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

More TCAF interviews! In this episode, Jimmy talks to up and coming cartoonist Sarah Whang. They talk about her online comics, the importance of lifting others up, Korean food, her children's picture book debut and why Jimmy thinks her capybara character could make her millions. Jimmy also catches up with old pal Andy Belanger. They chat about MOTHER TRUCKER, the formation of Lethal Comics, video game work, Andy's wrestling alter ego The Animal and so much more. 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!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1504 - TCAF: Ho Che Anderson!

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Comic News Insider: Episode 1504 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

More TCAF interviews! In this episode, Jimmy talks to his good friend Ho Che Anderson. They talk GODHEAD 2, how it changed from the original concept, robots, a GODHEAD 3 tease, fave older comics, and more. Always great to catch up with Ho Che! 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!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1503 - TCAF: Recap & Interview w/ Vera Brosgol!

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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!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1502 - Back to TCAF!

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Comic News Insider: Episode 1502 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

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!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1501 - KICx: KT Marrinan/Kevin Miller/Kevin Michael Rowe!

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Comic News Insider: Episode 1501 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

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! 

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