Comic News Insider

Sorry for delay of this episode! Jimmy is exhausted after all of his massive and fun coverage from San Diego Comic Con (SDCC). He got around 14 interviews and covered 3 press rooms. He also helped his pal Heidi MacDonald of The Beat by appearing on 2 episode's of Electric Now's "Con Daily" segments. Go check those out on their site! In this episode, Jimmy gives his recap of the show. Overall atten...

Reviews: Paranoid Gardens #1, Phoenix #1, The Acolyte s1 finale, The Ark s2 premiere, The Boys s4 finale, Cobra Kai s6 part 1, Hit-Monkey s2, Kite Man: Hell Yeah! s1 series premiere, Sausage Party: Foodtopia s1, Snowpiercer s4 premiere, Those About to Die s1  Jimmy is heading off to San Diego Comic Con and records a little pre-SDCC episode loaded with reviews! He talks about planned interviews, pr...

Reviews: Absolute Power #1, The Domain #1, X-Men vol. 7 #1 Jimmy is off to the IU concert and is super excited about it! So that means a quick little episode for you. Though he does try to stretch time at the end. He does 3 comic reviews on his own w/o any help from reviewer pals. He briefly chats about his upcoming plans for San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) next week. Said plans are still coming togeth...

It's been awhile since we reported any news. Jimmy gathered various stories from the last month. He and news anchor Emily will tell you all about them. Comics, TV and film are all included. Are you excited about any of the news they mentioned? Let us know your thoughts.    Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: The Boys s4, Doctor Who s14, House of the Dragon s2, Interview With the Vampire s2, Orphan Black: Echoes, Suicide Squad Isekai, Supacell, Sweet Tooth s3, Inside Out 2, The Anansi Boys #1, Absolute Power: Ground Zero #1 More reviews in comic books, TV, film and streaming. Jimmy recruits some of his favorite reviewers to help out. Thanks to Melissa (on double duty), Therese, David, Sara and...

Another Top 3 special! Except it's times 4 so 12 total recommendations for you to check out. Since we've been putting out so many special non-regular format episodes, Jimmy has been behind on the Top 3 suggestions. You'll hear about some great comic books, collections, YouTube channels, etc. Hope you enjoy! If you saw anything we reviewed, please send your thoughts our way. Also, get a hold of us!...

Reviews: Free Comic Book Day 2024 - Absolute Power, Barda, Barkham Asylum, Blood Hunt/X-Men, Dark Horse, Doctor Who, Gannibal, MAD Magazine, Marvel's Voices, Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ultimate Universe/Spider-Man.  Yes, we know. We're a over a month late for Free Comic Book Day comics. Apologies for that but we're here now with lots of reviews! Big focus on DC and Marvel Comics w/ a...

Reviews: Archie Comics: Judgement Day #1, Destro #1, Gatchaman #0-1, Lawful #1, PeePee PooPoo #1, Romeo vs. Juliet (FCBD), Scarlett #1, DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. the Army of the Dead #1, The Smurfs: Olympic Special, The Ultimates Vol 5 #1, White Boat #1, William of Newbury #1 Time for a big comic book catch-up! Jimmy reviews all of these comics solo this week. Mostly recent ones but he als...

Reviews: The Acolyte, Doctor Who, Interview w/ the Vampire s2 premiere, My Adventures w/ Superman s2 premiere, X-Men '97 season finale, Atlas, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, If, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, South Park: The End of Obesity Hope you enjoyed all of the TCAF coverage! Now it's time for a big (and long) TV/film review catch-up episode. No news or Top 3. Jimmy is finally using the new re...

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 wa...

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 han...

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 t...

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 movem...

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! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for list...

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...

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 n...

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 K...

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 missi...

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...

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 deb...

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 Under...

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 inter...

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...

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...

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 Liefel...