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Reviews: The Walking Dead season finale, Aquila #1, Jem and the Holograms #1, Miami Vice Remix #1, Hit 1957 #1 It's the epic 600th episode/10 Year Anniversary recording! As usual, we record our anniversary episodes live at a bar and once again, we were at The Hourglass Tavern (373 w. 46th St) here in NYC. Thanks to Beth, Joss and the staff for taking great care of us all. It was a fun filled night with special guests, a few songs and many a drink. Producer Joe was on hand to take care of all of the tech while Jimmy hosted the grand event. Jimmy chatted with old friend Michael Emerson in a lengthy talk about his career, advice for young actors, fan interactions and more. He also talked to awesome comic book writers Anthony Del Col, Vera Greentea and Erica Schultz. Yes, the podcast wife has lots of great writing gigs going on and coming your way. Alas, a few cancellations over the last week (including some comic artists and actors) but still a great group of guests. Thanks to all! Mad props to guest co-hosts Emily Edwards and Jon Hoche for helping out with news and reviews. And big ups to the CNI Chorus (Rachel Felstein, Erick Pinnick, Emmy Potter, Dana Aber, Amy Wolk and Kristen French) for being so melodic and having fun with us. News includes: Dark Horse comics is bringing back Barb Wire, the animated The Smurfs reboot gets a release date, X-Men: Apocalypse has cast an actual Asian as Jubilee, Legendary Comics to release a Pacific Rim comic, Fear the Walking Dead is the official name for the spin-off and Maisie Williams will guest star in Doctor Who. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Chrononauts #1. Frankenstein Underground #1, Giant Days #1, Red One #1, iZombie Jimmy is joined in studio by members of the CNI Chorus Rachel Felstein and Emmy Potter! Rachel joins in again after last week's debut while Emmy makes her CNI debut this week. They chat about that recent Captain Marvel movie rumor and what's in store for episode 600 next week. News includes: MoCCA Fest announces programming, UN announces gender equality comics competition, Dr. Seuss gets a museum, Science Channel launches science initiative, Mallrats 2 is coming with original stars, Jennifer Lawrence's last time as Mystique will be in X-Men: Apocalypse, X-Files returns to TV for a 6 episode event, Ruth Negga and Joseph Gilgun join AMC's upcoming Preacher series, & more new cast members for the Deadpool movie. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Bill & Teds Most Triumphant Return #1, Howard The Duck Vol 4 #1, Ninjak Vol 3 #1, Southern Cross #1 Jimmy is joined in studio by Emily Edwards and CNI featured singer Rachel Felstein! They chat about the new Superman/Wonder Woman/Batman costumes and the upcoming 600th episode! News includes: Marvel announces new Star Wars artist, Cobra Commander gets key too the city of Springfield, IL, Rogue One will be first stand-alone Star Wars film, James O'Barr's The Crow will get a film reboot starring Jack Huston, and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

Comic News Insider: Episode 597 is now available for free download! Click on the link or get it through iTunes! Sponsored by Dynamic Forces. Reviews: All-New Hawkeye #1, Big Man Plans #1, Con Job #1, Descender #1, Princess Leia #1, Powers, The Returned, Chappie The podcast mistress Emily Edwards returns! She and Jimmy chat about the Melissa Benoist as Supergirl promo picture, the Chris Pine as new Green Lantern rumor, the new Daredevil trailer and James Gunn's claim that Marvel wont be attending San Diego Comic Con. News includes: Yet another Ghostbusters movie is on the way along with branding opportunities, Jada Pinkett-Smith is leaving Gotham, Star Trek concert tour launches, Valiant to bring their comics to the big screen and the as yet untitled The Walking Dead spinoff gets a 2 season order. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Black Hood #1, Curb Stomp #1, D4VE #1, Orphan Black #1, Spider-Gwen #1, Thor Annual, Agent Carter finale, Sleepy Hollow finale The podcast wife Erica Schultz is back again by popular demand! She and Jimmy chat briefly about that sweet Power/Rangers fan film, the recent Star Wars Rebels reveal and give some major love to the late Leonard Nimoy. News includes: Noelle Stevenson is reviving The Runaways, CW's The Flash and Arrow spawn spinoffs, Adventure Time is heading to the big screen, Joe Madureira's Battle Chasers may be returning, House DeFraction inks a TV deal, DuckTales returns, Harrison Ford is coming back to Blade Runner, Netflix is bringing original/rebooted cartoons, Grace Helbig and Hannah Hart are Electra Woman and DynaGirl, and more casting for Supergirl, Lucifer and Daredevil. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Adventure Hour Presents Sparks Nevada Marshal On Mars #1, Pirate Eye Exiled From Exile #1, Secret Identities #1, Stray #1 The podcast wife Erica Schultz returns! She and Jimmy chat briefly about the nerdy bits from the Oscars, the Jason Momoa as Aquaman picture and Spielberg being on board for Chris Pratt to play Indiana Jones. News includes: Dynamite announces Swords of Sorrow series and The Spirit revival, Invader Zim is back in comic book form, Archie Comics to end with issue #666, a man is dressed as Green Lantern at his wake and lots of TV/film casting news. 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Darth Vader #1, Divinity #1, Empty #1, Help Us Great Warrior #1, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero The podcast mistress Emily Edwards returns and once again trudges through the icy snow to co-host. They chat about their weeks and the best line from the SNL 40th anniversary special. (Hint: no live tweeting). News includes: brothers Gabriel Ba & Fabio Moon team up again for Two Brothers from Dark Horse, Game of Thrones Season 5 will kill off characters not dead in books, Star Wars at sea, Kirkman's Outcast coming to Cinemax, Gina Carano joins the Deadpool film (along with "Colossus") and Daniel Kinnaman is in talks to play "Rick Flagg" in the Suicide Squad film. 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Imperium #1, Postal #1, Stray Bullets Sunshine And Roses #1, Superman Vol 4 #38, The Walking Dead The podcast mistress Emily Edwards makes a comeback! They chat about the Daredevil trailer and the rumor of Constantine possibly moving to the SyFy network. Besides the regular comic book reviews, they talk in length about the mid-season premiere of The Walking Dead. News includes: DC Comics announces 24 new titles for a summer release, all-female Avengers to assemble in A-Force, Sony and Marvel Studios agree to bring Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Scribd jumps on the scene to stream comics. 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Munchkin #1, Casanova Acedia #1, Creature Cops: Special Varmint Unit #1, Dying And The Dead #1, Multiversity Guidebook #1, Nutmeg #1, Powerpuff Girls Super Smash-Up #1, Paddington The podcast wife Erica Schultz braves the cold and slush to return for a review-filled episode! They chat about the Game of Thrones season 5 trailer and Jimmy is doing Veronica Varlow's 28 Day Danger Diary Instagram Photo Challenge. News includes: Superman gets another power and costume tweaks, upcoming Teen Titans series will not have Beast Boy or Cyborg but will include Hawk & Dove and Barbara Gordon, turn your iPhone 6 into a Batmobile, Copenhagen man can't be called "Superhero" and Akira creator wins Angouleme Grand Prize. 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Creeple Peeple #1, Galaxy Quest Journey Continues #1, Powers Vol 4 #1, Reyn #1 Due to the over-hyped storm and transportation cancellations, Jimmy recruits Producer Joe to fill in the rotating co-host chair. They chat about the new Fantastic Four trailer and how Jimmy's buddy John Cassaday finally joins the world of Twitter. News includes: Milestone Media is back, racist bus ads get improved by Ms. Marvel art, Scooby gets LEGO-ed, Special Edition: NYC and MoCCA get new venues, and tons of casting news! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!