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City of Oaks Comicbook Odyssey
Sheraton Hotel
Raleigh, NC
February 20 - 22, 2026
A celebration of comic books, creativity, and community.
February 20 - 22, 2026
A celebration of comic books, creativity, and community.
Guest Interviews
The Essential Review Podcast – COCO Guest Interviews
Exclusive conversations with the creators appearing at City of Oaks Comicbook Odyssey
The Essential Review Podcast: Interview with Ciara Renée - COCO 2026
In this episode of The Essential Review, host Coach sits down with legendary comic book artist Bob McLeod for a thoughtful conversation about his career, creative process, and lasting impact on the comic book industry. Best known as the co-creator of The New Mutants for Marvel Comics, Bob reflects on his decades of work across iconic titles, the craft of classic comic-book storytelling, and what continues to inspire him as a creator. He also shares insights into his experiences at conventions and the importance of preserving the foundations that modern comics are built on.
Watch the full interview and get ready to meet Bob McLeod in person at City of Oaks Comicbook Odyssey.
Watch the full interview and get ready to meet Bob McLeod in person at City of Oaks Comicbook Odyssey.
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Pierre-Alexandre Comtois
In this episode of The Essential Review podcast, host Coach sits down with special COCO guest Pierre-Alexandre Comtois for an in-depth conversation about his creative journey, career highlights, and passion for visual storytelling. Known to fans for his work as a veteran animation story artist, Pierre shares insights into his artistic process and how he brings cinematic emotion and movement into his creator-owned graphic novel series Sunder. He also talks about his transition into comics, his connection to fandom, and what he’s most excited about bringing to City of Oaks Comicbook Odyssey.
Watch the full interview and get ready to meet Pierre-Alexandre Comtois in person at COCO 2026!
Watch the full interview and get ready to meet Pierre-Alexandre Comtois in person at COCO 2026!
Ciara Renée
In this episode of The Essential Review podcast, host Coach sits down with special COCO guest Ciara Renée for an in-depth conversation about her creative journey, career highlights, and love of storytelling. Known to fans for her dynamic roles across television, film, and stage—including her portrayal of Hawkgirl in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow—Ciara shares insights into her work, her connection to fandom, and what she’s most excited about bringing to City of Oaks Comicbook Odyssey.
Watch the full interview and get ready to meet Ciara Renée in person at COCO 2026!
Watch the full interview and get ready to meet Ciara Renée in person at COCO 2026!