New York Comic Con 2024 has finally gone from thing I'm super nervous about to trip I'm SUPER excited for. And as I type this, I’m actually sitting at the gate, waiting to board my flight. I spent most of yesterday frantically packing my bags, then most of this morning putting the final touches on some videos that will premiere on the channel while I’m gone. Speaking of, here’s an early look at today’s video: I don’t fully know what to expect. A few of my friends are already at the con, and their footage is crazy. The show floor looks massive, and I’m looking forward to the spectacle of it all. I’m not looking forward to seeing these Uber fares, but I guess that’s what budgets are for. I did grab a few comics yesterday, but I forgot to load them into Marvel Unlimited before I left, so I guess I won’t be reading them until I get back. The book I’ve been most looking forward to is Batman & Robin Year One #1, but you knew that already since you watched The Pull List. On The Podcast Today, I'm joined by not one, but TWO awesome guests! Amanda Deibert & Cat Staggs have worked together many times (despite my rookie question to start the episode), and they're teaming up once again on The Powerpuff Girls Halloween Special #1, out 10/23 from Dynamite Entertainment. I ask the pair what it's like being coworkers in the same house, how they each navigate separate careers in comics, and what we can expect from their Powerpuff Girls story.
Final Thoughts Man, I’m excited about this con. Typing the email to pass the time was a great idea, because it’s almost time to board. I’ll try to tease some footage out on Instagram and Twitter over the weekend, so be sure to follow me on both @bjkicks. I’ll see you guys when I get back. Until then… Read Something Dope Today, BJ KICKS P.S.: They just made an announcement asking someone to take a later flight for a $250 gift card. Nope, that won’t be me! P.P.S.: Oh wait… they just updated it to $350. That would make for some nice spending money. Decisions… |
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