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.
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Co-Host: Colin Hawkins https://paa.ge/nuffsaidbooks
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⏱️ 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
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