HeroesCon 2026 Haul! Meeting Stephanie Phillips & Skottie Young | Talkin' Comics Ep. 124

HeroesCon 2026 Haul! Meeting Stephanie Phillips & Skottie Young | Talkin' Comics Ep. 124

In Episode 124 of Talkin' Comics, AJ, Annakhan, share their unforgettable trip to HeroesCon 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina! And Colin Hawkins joins the show to talk about his new project! From meeting Stephanie Phillips and Skottie Young to finding rare Harley Quinn comics, Thor back issues, exclusive variants, and convention freebies, this episode is packed with comic book excitement. We also discuss our weekly comic pulls, current reads, HeroesCon experiences, creator interactions, convention tips, and some incredible moments that made this one of our favorite comic conventions ever. If you love comic books, creator interviews, convention coverage, Harley Quinn, Thor, Batman, indie comics, and comic collecting, this episode is for you. 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Co-Host: Annakhan Co-Host: Colin Hawkins https://paa.ge/nuffsaidbooks Check out his Kickstarter!!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nuffsaidbooks/death-and-freedom-the-one-shot-you-cant-miss 🗯️New Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/ 📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ 🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast 👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introductions 00:49 Comic Book Collecting and Recent Acquisitions 07:38 Weekly Polls and Recommendations 13:22 Reading Experiences and Nostalgia 20:18 Wrap-Up and Future Plans 21:46 Media Consumption and Gaming Updates 23:51 HeroesCon Experience and Highlights 25:58 Meeting Comic Creators and Collecting 33:07 Convention Insights and Personal Connections 40:44 Fan Interactions and Collectibles 49:26 Final Thoughts and Future Conventions 51:20 Meeting the Artist: A Memorable Encounter 53:12 Comic Con Highlights: Auctions and Collectibles 54:36 Family Fun: Collectibles and Experiences 57:29 Recap of Heroes Con: A Day to Remember 01:00:23 Mail Time: Unboxing Surprises 01:01:06 Question Time: Fun and Insightful Queries 01:17:30 Reflecting on Thoughtful Memories 01:18:30 Fun Questions and Lore Building 01:20:03 Question Time: A Game of Choices 01:22:36 Exploring Harley Quinn: Hero or Villain? 01:23:11 Suicide Squad vs. Birds of Prey 01:24:49 Chaos vs. Strategy: A Fun Debate 01:27:47 Animated vs. Comic Harley Quinn 01:28:49 Team Up Choices: Batman or Ivy? 01:29:30 Final Questions and Victory Speech 01:32:13 Kickstarter Campaign for Death and Freedom 01:37:05 Wrapping Up and Future Plans Music code NJKFU7R0GVK4ZXXV #TalkinComics #HeroesCon #ComicBooks #ComicBookPodcast #StephaniePhillips #SkottieYoung #HarleyQuinn #ThorComics #ComicCollecting #ComicCommunity

How to Create a Historical Comic Book | Red Devil Kickstarter Interview

What happens when a history buff, police officer, and comic creator combine their passions into one epic story? This week on Talkin' Comics, AJ sits down with creator Ryan Bird to discuss his upcoming comic Red Devil, part of the larger Task Force Liberty universe. Inspired by Golden Age comics and World War II history, Red Devil follows Diablo Redhill, an Apache Marine thrust into the Pacific Theater during WWII. Ryan dives deep into comic writing, historical research, Kickstarter campaigns, world-building, and bringing comics to life with artists. Plus, AJ shares stories from creating The Chronicles of Panel Pete and printing comics by hand. If you love indie comics, historical fiction, World War II stories, or comic creation, this episode is for you. ⚡ Support Ryan's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/taskforceliberty/red-devil-1-welcome-to-hell ⚡ Subscribe for weekly creator interviews, comic news, trivia, and more! Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Guest: Ryan Bird @authorbird94 🗯️New Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/ 📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ 🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast 👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ryan Bird and His Journey 02:18 Creative Writing and Comic Script Development 05:23 The Concept Behind Red Devil 08:20 Character Development and Historical Context 11:28 Writing Process and Collaboration with Artists 12:52 Pitching Red Devil and Kickstarter Campaign 26:42 The Invasion of Guadalcanal: A Historical Perspective 29:08 Blending History with Fiction in Comics 29:35 Creative Challenges and Future Storylines 31:31 The Quirky Side of Missouri: Uranus Fudge Factory 33:36 Nostalgia for Superheroes: Early Favorites 35:22 Exploring Current Comic Series 37:28 Living in a Comic Book Universe 38:29 Dreaming of Superpowers 39:23 Choosing the Perfect Sidekick 39:50 Life as a Comic Book: Title Ideas #TalkinComics #IndieComics #WorldWarII #ComicBooks #Kickstarter #HistoricalFiction #ComicCreator #ComicPodcast #RedDevil #TaskForceLiberty #GoldenAgeComics #PanelPete

Scotty Young Fans Will Love This Trivia Challenge | Talkin' Comics Ep. 122

Disclaimer: And were back to fun thumbnails. According to Annakhan we were getting to boring on our episode thumbnails! Welcome to Talkin' Comics Episode 122! This episode is brought to you by Ryan Bird's Red Devil: Task Force Liberty Kickstarter. Red Devil is a thrilling WWII epic, telling the story of Diablo Redhill, a U.S. Marine forced into service after being wrongfully convicted simply for defending himself and his ranch. Witness the birth of a legend in this first chapter in the saga of "Task Force Liberty" Check the links below to support the project and discover a thrilling World War II comic adventure. Live now on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/taskforceliberty/red-devil-1-welcome-to-hell This week AJ and Annakhan share their latest comic book pulls, discuss what they've been reading, preview their upcoming trip to HeroesCon, and test their knowledge with a fun Scotty Young trivia challenge. Books discussed include Absolute Catwoman #1, Supergirl #14, Masters of the Universe #1, Daredevil #3, Immortal Thor, Jay and Silent Bob: Jay's Future Past, Devil in the Herd, Freedom Fontaine: The Undead Bounty Hunter, and more. Plus, hear about meeting creators at HeroesCon, collecting comic merchandise, and the latest Kickstarter projects from independent creators. Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Co-Host: Annakhan 🗯️New Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/ 📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ 🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast 👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc Subscribe for weekly comic book discussions, creator interviews, trivia, comic reviews, convention coverage, and indie comic spotlights. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship Announcement 03:33 Weekly Polls and Comic Book Reviews 09:56 Upcoming Events and Conventions 10:56 Unboxing and Collectibles Discussion 23:16 Trivia Time and Scotty Young Discussion #TalkinComics #ComicBooks #ComicBookPodcast #ScottyYoung #IHateFairyland #HeroesCon #MarvelComics #DCComics #ComicTrivia #ComicCollectors #IndieComics #ComicCommunity #ComicBookReviews #ComicCreators #WeeklyComicPulls

ep:121 Award-Winning Fantasy Author Evan Kidwell | Harry Potter Meets Hunger Games? | Talkin' Comics

On this episode of Talkin' Comics, AJ sits down with award-winning fantasy author Evan Kidwell to discuss his debut novel, Timaeus Spark and the Luck Curse. Evan shares how childhood bullying, fantasy novels, and a lifelong love of storytelling inspired him to create a young adult fantasy adventure that readers describe as Harry Potter meets The Hunger Games. We discuss writing your first novel, publishing, comic conventions, resilience, friendship, and the lessons that shaped his life. If you're a fan of fantasy books, young adult fiction, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, comics, manga, and inspiring creator stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow Talkin' Comics for more creator interviews, comic discussions, trivia, and geek culture content. Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Guest:Evan Kidwell linktr.ee/evan_kidwell_author **VOTE for Evan in the International Book Awards** https://apply.internationalimpactbookawards.com/public-voting-form 🗯️New Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/ 📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ 🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast 👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Evan Kidwell: Author Journey Begins 08:44 Overcoming Childhood Bullying Through Writing 17:33 Writing Process and Philosophy 20:33 Publishing Journey and Hybrid Model 21:05 The Importance of Feedback in Writing 27:05 Navigating the Publishing Process 31:11 Advice for Aspiring Authors 34:34 Overcoming Trauma and Bullying 37:09 Creating Relatable Stories 46:14 Fun Questions and Personal Insights #TalkinComics #EvanKidwell #FantasyBooks #YAFantasy #BookTube #AuthorInterview #HarryPotter #TheHungerGames #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #FantasyAuthor #ReadersFavorite

He-Man Movie Review | Masters of the Universe Trivia & Comic Book Haul | Talkin' Comics #120

This week on Talkin' Comics Podcast, AJ and Annakhan dive into their latest comic book pickups, including Storm #5, Poison Ivy #45, Doctor Strange #7, Harley & Ivy: All or Nothing, and Devil in the Herd from Invader Comics. Then it's time to discuss the brand-new Masters of the Universe movie! We share our spoiler-filled thoughts, favorite characters, surprises, and whether He-Man truly has the power. Plus, Star Wars Pogs, Panelman t-shirts, comic book news, Masters of the Universe trivia, This or That, and plenty of comic book fun! Like, Subscribe, and join us every week for comics, movies, collectibles, trivia, and geek culture conversations. Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Co-Host: Annakhan 🗯️New Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/ 📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ 🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast 👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:40 Weekly Comic Polls and New Releases 02:46 Comic Book Discussions and Future Plans 05:26 Unexpected Recognition and Local Media 06:17 He-Man Movie Review and Spoilers 10:45 Pogs and Nostalgia 15:54 Trivia Time: Masters of the Universe 27:07 Conclusion and Future Content #TalkinComics #HeMan #MastersoftheUniverse #ComicBooks #ComicBookPodcast #Skeletor #GeekCulture #ComicCollectors #WeeklyComics #StarWarsPogs