The Hungry Bleek Show

I'm joined by Michael Williams to talk Amazon's Them: The Scare, My Adventures With Superman season 2, Disney+ X-Men '97, and Amazon's Alex Cross series getting second season before it's series premiere!

I'm joined by Robert Jeffrey to talk comic news like Atlantic Comic Con, SUBSUME's Temporal Tenth Kickstarter, Marvel's Bloodhunt event, and National Superhero Day!

For more info on Robert Jeffrey II, please visit https://linktr.ee/robertk.jeffrey?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

For more info on SUBSUME's Temporal Tenth Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/subsume/temporal-tenth-comic-1-black-history-and-hbcus-meets-dr-who?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=temporal%20tenth

For more info on Atlantic Comic Con, please visit https://www.atlanticcomiccon.com/

For more info on the Atlantic Comic Cn Kickstarter, please visithttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/470106677/atlantic-comic-con?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=atlantic%20comic

I get to welcome Andre Batts of Urban Style Comics. He chats about his iconic comics "Dreadlocks" and his work on the upcoming, massive crossover project "Epiphany Engine".

For more info on Urban Style Comics, please visit https://www.urbanstylecomics.com/

To sign up to be notified on the Epiphany Engine Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adventcomics/the-epiphany-engine?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=epiphany%20engine

For more info on Trap Vegan, please visit https://www.trapvegan.com/

The spectacular Colleen Douglas drops today. She's dishing on Titan, her upcoming project Silk Cotton, and the major crossover event Epiphany Engine.

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For more info on the upcoming Epiphany Engine Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adventcomics/the-epiphany-engine?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=epiphany%20engine

For more info on Cottons/Notting Hill, please visit https://www.cottons-restaurant.co.uk/nottinghill

I got the chance to speak with Yalim Little of the hip-hop infused comic "The Elements". So dope to talk about comics and the influence of hip-hop. Have a eat and check us out.

For more info on The Elements, please visit https://www.theelementsofhiphop.co/

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Special guest Tony Kittrell is here! He talks all about the 15th anniversary of Advent Comics and the monumental, crossover project "Epiphany Engine".

For alerts on Epiphany Engine, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adventcomics/the-epiphany-engine?ref=discovery

For more info on Advent Comics, please visit https://www.facebook.com/advent.comics/

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Today, I get my partner in geek Michael Williams to be my guest host. We catch up on what we're watching and our usual foolishness. It's always a grand time with this brotha.

Today I get to chat with podcaster/storyteller Erica D. Butler. We're talking all about her journey from podcasting to live shows and more. The talk got deep and personal, but still full of laughs.

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Oh wow! Today, we get to welcome Ashely Watkins aka JabbaChan. She's an artist, small business owner, game streamer, and avid con worker. We get all the details about her tag, artist roots, favorite games, and much more. For more info on Ashley Watkins, please visit https://linktr.ee/absoluteartstudios

Today, I'm doing a sequel interview of sorts. I get to welcome Edmund Paul, the writer/co-creator of Journey Through the Northern Winds series. We talk all about the start of this literally "family series" and how far it stretches. A truly epic, fantasy tale rooted in family togetherness. For more info on Journey Through the Northern Wind series, please visit https://northernwindproductions.com/pages/ For more info on Katz's Deli, please visit https://katzsdelicatessen.com/

I get the extreme pleasure to welcome Frederick Littles of Wiseacre Comics and Marc Glave of The Way of of Paman. We talk all about what's to come from Wiseacre Comics, plus the Kickstarter for Glave's vigilante tale in Dark Sentinel.

For more info on the Dark Sentinel Kick starter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/akoma/dark-sentinel-origins-issue-1?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=dark%20sentinel

For more info on Wiseacre Comics, please visit https://wiseacre.us/

For more info on The Way of Paman, please visit https://www.thewayofpaman.com/

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Today is a HUGE one. I'm very honored to welcome Larry Stroman and Todd Johnson, the acclaimed creators o the iconic series Tribe! It's the 30th anniversary of the game changing series and the duo are bringing it back!!!

For more info on Tribe, please visit https://www.tribecomic.com/?fbclid=IwAR3Q6_40BJZTuQsfHf849l4w8VvEj2nllnM_dH3lyMwpwILHOTf6KxBSvnc

Today, we've got Shamel Reed Shamel Reed aka Sketch on the show. He's telling us all about North Wind Comics, tattooing, his favorite comics/manga, and TWO great restaurants to visit. For more info on Shamel Reed, please visit https://www.instagram.com/delectableart/ For more info on North Wind Comics, please visit https://northernwindproductions.com/pages/ For more info on Mom's Kitchen, please visit https://www.eatatmomsnyc.com/ For more info on 8 Bit Bites, please visit https://8bitbitesbk.com/

It's the end of the year review. It was a fun time as always with Takeia Marie and Michael Williams. We chatted movies, comics, food, and the failings of fandoms.

Today, I'm welcome to have on creative Rico. We talk about tattooing, communicating through art, and mental health. This one hit me close to the vest and I'm glad to have Rico on.

For more info on Rico, please visit https://www.instagram.com/skitzo_vers90/

Today, we're talking about the Comixology app going away, Anyone Comics moving location, reviews of The Ministry of Compliance & Killadelphia 31, and comfort foods!

For more info on Anyone Comics relocating, please visit https://www.comicsbeat.com/anyone-comics-is-closing-and-reopening-around-the-corner/?fbclid=IwAR3ljXA6ggSi89ia89KmKHM0lKbI3uPEdrslapcR0mJ6eXsGWBxn-DHlIZI

For more info on Anyone Comics, please visit https://www.anyonecomics.com/

For more info on Zee Luna, please visit https://www.zeeluna.com/

For more info on Nkosi Media, please visit https://nkosimedia.com/

Today, we're graced with special guest Micheline Hess. The artist and writer tells us about the new SHOOK! anthology that she's a part of, working at the ORIGINAL Milestone, riding around the city on an electric unicycle, and random musings.

For more info on the SHOOK! vol.2 Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/protector2/shook-songs-of-the-dark-sirens?ref=discovery&term=shook

For more info on Michmash Arts, please visit https://www.michmasharts.com/

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Today, we've got reviews for Edenwood, The Diary of Stray Dogs: The Wounded 2, Alan Scott: The Green Lantern, The Diary of Sweetpea, and Amazon Attack. Plus we're talking Kickstarters, metal health, and comfort food cause it's fall. Let's have some fun. For more info on ZeeLuna.com, please visit https://www.zeeluna.com/ For more info on Planeta Blu, please visit https://www.amazon.com/Planeta-Blu-1-Rise-Agoo-ebook/dp/B0C5L6Q617/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B25UL769VRHE&keywords=blu+planeta&qid=1698433042&s=comics-manga&sprefix=blu+planeta%2Ccomics-manga%2C58&sr=1-1 For more info on SHOOK! Songs of the Dark Sirens, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/protector2/shook-songs-of-the-dark-sirens?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=shook For more info on New York vs. the World, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jaydeerosario/new-york-vs-the-world-issues-1-3?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=new%20york%20vs

Today, we're live!!! On this episode we're talking about Erica Schultz writing a new Spawn series, Ghost Machine, new Kickstarters, Nation Kink Month, and thoughts on NYCC. For more info on Rat City, please visit https://comicbook.com/comics/news/spawn-gets-a-new-costume-in-rat-city-a-new-series-set-in-2092/ For info on Ghost Machine, please visit https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/ghost-machine-first-of-its-kind-creator-owned-and-operated-media-company-launches-at-new-york-comic-con For more info on SHOOK! Songs of the Dark Sirens, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/protector2/shook-songs-of-the-dark-sirens?ref=discovery&term=shook

For more info on DayBlack: Reparations, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keefcross/dayblack-reparations?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=dayblack

For more info on Zee Luna Creatives, please visit https://www.zeeluna.com/ For more info on Mad for Chicken, please visit https://madforchicken.com/ For more info on Haaggen-Daz, please visit https://www.icecream.com/us/en/brands/haagen-dazs?gclid=9471f188d828190c135294ba7af444b3&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=9471f188d828190c135294ba7af444b3&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=G%20-%20Brand%20-%20Brand%20-%20Exact%20-%202020&utm_term=dazs%20haagen&utm_content=General

Today, we've got special guest writer and artist Keef Cross. He's dropping all the knowledge on DayBlack and the new installment of the series DayBlack: Reparations. We also discuss the linked cultures of tattooists and vampires, plus our love of vampires and buffets.

For more info on DayBlack: Reparations Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keefcross/dayblack-reparations/description

For more info on DayBlack, please visit https://www.dayblackcomic.com/

For info on Adastra in Africa, please visit https://books.google.com/books/about/Adastra_in_Africa.html?id=S2HrDwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&gboemv=1&ovdme=1&fbclid=IwAR2ptxIPb0cgyhaC2ZNdOYldag-VGERp-uI8j5KV0UHGhXw64k73KyI1fJc#v=onepage&q&f=false

For more info on Ru San, please visit https://rusans.com/

Today, we're talking the WGA strike, my return to NYCC,, and my pilot program! I'm reviewing Green Lantern War Journal, The Madness, and Evora Leigh from Six Fifteen Comics.

For more info on Zuwena Mshale, please visit https://www.zeeluna.com/

For more info on Planeta Blu, please visit https://www.amazon.com/Planeta-Blu-Rise-Agoo/dp/1506737285/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1692918291&refinements=p_27%3ATem&s=books&sr=1-1

For more info on Six Fifteen Comics, please visit https://www.instagram.com/sixfifteencomics/

We're going all in with comics! From comics news to reviews, this episode is stacked like our read piles. Reviews on deck are for Blade, Black Panther, and Critical Ops Task Force. For more info on COTF/The Wounded #2 Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/akoma/critical-ops-task-force-the-wounded-2-double-feature?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=critical%20ops%20task For more info on Black Sci-Fi, please visit https://blacksci-fi.com/ For more info on The Hungry Bleek Twitch, please visithttps://dashboard.twitch.tv/u/thehungrybleek/home

We're sitting down with Alim Leggett to discuss his comic The Diary of Sweetpea and the Kickstarter for issue 2. We're chatting influences, life stuff, and dumplings. For more info on The Diary of Sweetpea: Sons of Adam Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sweetpeacomic/sweet-pea2-sons-of-adam?fbclid=IwAR2jSOeX1EDPj3r2HaFxoVSgwApeWS0UwVRYf-1-yoSCzjntCIpZXzB-5Rs For more info on Nom Wah Tea Parlor, please visit https://nomwah.com/

We start season 4 with special guest T. J. Sterling of Rae Comics. He's telling us all about the latest Kickstarter for Joystick Angels issues 2 & 3, his comic recommends, and showing Jersey diners much love. For more info on the Joystick Angels 2&3 Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tjsterling/joystick-angels-2-and-3?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=joystick For more info on Rae Comics, please visit https://www.raecomics.com/ For more info on Top Diner, please visit https://www.thetopsdiner.com/

It's that time of year and Antonio has a bunch in store. Comic books up for review are Creed from BOOM! Studios, The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos from Dark Horse Comics, and Death Transit Tanager from Lethal Comics. Plus news, self care tips, and eatery recommendations, to get you all set for summer fun. For more info on Virtuous Con Summer Creators Workshop, please visit https://virtuouscon.com/workshop-series-2023 For more info on Immortal Dark Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/immortaldarkmanga/immortal-dark-manga-issue-3?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=immortal%20dark For more info on Afflicted Fundraiser, please visithttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/afflicted-season-two-the-bell-witch-returns#/

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Today, Antonio's gives his thoughts on #comicsbrokeme, new Birds of Prey line up, Battle Chasers big return, and SUBSUME Summit Creative Juneteenth event. He's got reviews from the new Black Panther series from Eve L. Ewing, Void Rivals big twist, and Barbaric spin-off Queen of Swords.

For more info on #comicsbroke me story, please visit https://bleedingcool.com/comics/creators-tell-tales-of-comics-industry-use-and-abuse-comicsbrokeme/

For more info on New Birds of Prey series, please visit https://www.dc.com/blog/2023/06/09/d-cs-new-comic-book-series-birds-of-prey-is-unveiled

For more info on SUBSUME Summit Creative Juneteenth, please visit https://www.subsumestudios.com/

Today, it's a bit of a different show. It's a little bit of a The Hungry Bleek PodcastxFandom Initiative crossover. Antonio will review Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, but he's not alone. The Hungry Bleek welcomes the "Cinema God" Michael Williams on for a fun filled Spiderrific show!

It's the "UNOFFCIAL" start of summer but Antonio has his summer reading list set...Kinda. Join in as he goes over some comic news and gives you his reads for the summertime. For more on SUBSUME, please visit https://www.subsumestudios.com/ For more on Oder of the Seers, please visit https://cerecerenniemurphy.com/store/p/order-of-the-seers-book-i For more on Sinneaters, please visithttps://kwhp5f.wixsite.com/kai-leakes/books For more info on Afflicted Season 2 Fundraiser, please visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/afflicted-season-two-the-bell-witch-returns#/

Today, we've got renowned artist Takeia Marie guest hosting with Antonio. We'll be talking DC's Steelworks, comic reviews for IDW Original Earthdivers, Dc Comics Cyborg, and Dark Horse Comics Survival, and we discuss ABC's "Alaska Daily" and it's cancellation.

For more info on Takeia Marie, please visit https://www.takeiamarie.com/ For more info on DC Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, please visit https://www.dc.com/blog/2023/05/18/dc-announces-gnorts-illustrated-swimsuit-edition

This week we're LIVE!!! Antonio is talking NYCC adding "content creator" passes, Glyph Awards, Kickstarters, food, and more. He'll be reviewing, Wash Day Diaries from Chronicle Books, Limbo: Open Almost All Eternity from Unstoppable Comics, Survival from Dark Horse Comics, and Grammaton Punch from Comixology. For more info on NYCC "content creator" passes, please visit https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en-us/industry/content-creators.html For more info on the Glyph Awards, please visit https://www.ecbacc.com/glyph-comics-awards.html For more info on the Harlem & Black Rose Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dannyjquick/harlem-and-the-black-rose-double-kickstarter?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=black%20rose

Today, we go WAY off script but in a good. We welcome writer Christian Douglas on to talk about the Kickstarter for Punkdroid, a sci-fi comic book anthology. we also talked deeply about comic influences, philosophy, and savoring life. for more info on Punkdroid Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/christiandouglas/punkdroid?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=punkdroid

Today, we've got special guest writer/futurist Bryan Hill. He's written for Image, AWA Studios, Marvel, DC Comics, HBO Max series Titans, and much more. He's also the writer for the new on going Marvel series Blade set to release in July. we talked comics, writing, meditation, social media, food, and philosophy. For more info on Bryan Hill, please visit https://twitter.com/bryanedwardhill?s=20 For more info on China King, please visit https://chinakingolive.com/

Today, we got the chance to talk with Tony Cade of Challenges Games & Comics. He gives up a deep dive history of the shop and how it has deep connections to many comic book creatives. It was like hearing an origin story of a much beloved character. What a fantastic story. For more info on Challenges Games & Comics, please visit https://challengesgames.ecwid.com/

Today, we get to sit down with Tonia Ransom of the Nightlight and Afflicted podcasts. Tonia shares what it's like to be an writer, creator, and executive producer of these incredible podcasts, while dealing with mental health and everyday life. A real candid and inspiring conversation.

For more info on Nightlight: A Horror Fiction Podcast, please visit https://nightlightpod.com/

For more info on Afflicted, please visit https://afflictedaudio.com/ For more info on Risen, please visit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LL5CSB2?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420

For info on the Afflicted Patreon, please visit https://www.patreon.com/afflicted

For more info on the Nightlight Patreon, please visit patreon.com/nightlightpod

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Today, Antonio sits down to review comics like Plush, Damn Them to Hell, and Tower. He also talks mental health tips in the "Wellness Check Friday" segment, a Red Bank restaurant fav, and The Bleek Perspective segment. It's a chill episode between the fabulous wave of guests. Kinda like anime filler episodes. lol

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Today, Antonio invites his fellow Destiny 2 players to talk about the newest Expansion... Lightfall. They're talking plot, Season of Defiance, new weapons, pros/cons, new interface, and Strand abilities. For more on David Rivera, please visit https://linktr.ee/lordkabutogaming For more on Sha-Nee Williams, please visit https://linktr.ee/shaneew25 For more on Ashley Watkins, please visit https://linktr.ee/absoluteartstudios For more on Pharaoh Ramsay, please visit https://linktr.ee/pharaohramsay

Folks, my next special guest is known for Chew, Farmhand, and his latest hit Mosely... Rob Guillory! We talk comics, tech, seafood, BOOM! Studios merch, and how he started in the industry. So much fun, it was a blast to have Rob on.  

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On this episode of "Off the Shelf", we're visited by Dimitriios Fragiskatos of Anyone Comics/Everyone Comics x Collectibles! We talk about community support, the business of comics, and neighborhood eats.   

For more info on Anyone Comics, please visit https://www.anyonecomics.com/ 

For more info on Everyone Comics x Collectibles, please visit https://www.anyonecomics.com/ 

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Today, we're going LIVE!!! On this episode; Battle Chasers news World's Away Kickstart, new & upcoming comics, Wellness Check Friday, a restaurant recommendation, and more fun.   

For more info on the World's Away Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bectonbectonbecton/worlds-away-1-4-a-sci-fi-fantasy-action-comic-series?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=world%27s%20away  

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