On this episode of Alley Chats, we welcome the multi-hyphenate creative Patrick Hickey Jr. — a writer, professor, journalist, voice actor, and the driving force behind Legacy Comix. From crafting gritty indie comics like Condrey and Brooklyn Bleeds to voicing iconic characters like the Phone Guy in Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit and Macho Man Randy Savage in WrestleQuest, Patrick brings passion and perspective to every project.

We discuss:

• The founding of Legacy Comix and its mission in indie publishing

• How Patrick blends journalism and storytelling in his work

• His journey into voice acting for games and animation

• Advice for aspiring writers, creators, and media professionals

Whether you're a fan of comic books, gaming, or voiceover work, Patrick shares incredible insights on what it takes to make a lasting mark in multiple creative fields.

Patrick Hickey Jr. is a full-time Assistant Professor of Communications and Director of the Journalism Program at Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, NY. He also serves as Chairman of the CUNY Journalism Discipline Council. Outside academia, Patrick is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ReviewFix.com and Legacy Comix, where he's created original comic series such as Condrey, The Job, Brooklyn Bleeds, and Name Not Found.

He's also an accomplished voice actor, known for roles like Phone Guy in Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit and Macho Man Randy Savage in WrestleQuest.

• 📘 Amazon Author Page: Patrick Hickey Jr. on Amazon

• 🛒 Legacy Comix Store: LegacyComix.com/shop

• 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/PatrickHickeyJr

• 📸 Instagram: @PatrickHickeyJr

• 🐦 X (Twitter): @ReviewFixPat

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In this episode of Alley Chats, we dive into the zine scene with rising comics talent Moritz Junker, a young cartoonist and passionate self-publisher from Milwaukee. Moritz shares the origin story of his comic journey — from making zines at age 14 to becoming the artist in residence at Lion’s Tooth, Milwaukee’s alt-comic and book haven.

Whether you're a fan of indie comics, a zinester yourself, or just love stories of young creators doing the work, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

🌐 Website: junkercomics.com
📸 Instagram: @moritz_junker

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About A Whisper in the Dark

Sarah Parker thinks she has found the perfect place for a fresh start when she moves her family from the Midwest to a sleepy suburban neighborhood in an idyllic southern town. Leaving a position as a serious journalist to write fluff pieces for a local paper is a compromise she is willing to make to escape the past and rebuild her family.

Ten years earlier, Ben and Mary moved to the same neighborhood in search of their own fresh start, leaving a trail of death and disfigurement in their wake. Now that cancer has taken Mary, a blossoming friendship with the Parker family offers Ben a glimpse of the things he missed out on and the child he and Mary were denied. As he questions the sacrifices he made to be with Mary and the evil he harbored to protect her, that evil has set its sights on Sarah’s eleven-year-old son, Sam, putting the entire town in danger.

About Elizabeth Devecchi

Elizabeth Devecchi spent most of her formative years in the tiny state of Rhode Island, striking out after high school to gather degrees while exploring the world. This has resulted in an undergraduate degree in French from Wittenberg University, polished during a year abroad in Montpelier, France; an Italian Law Degree from the Università di Torino, Italy; an L.LM in International Law bestowed by The University of Iowa; and formal Mediation training.

When she started her hobby blog, The Moon, The Sun, and Little Man (since incorporated into her author website), Elizabeth knew she wanted to get back to one of her earliest passions: writing. She officially began her career as an author in her in her early 50s with a short story titled “The Hunt,” which can still be found floating around the internet as part of the December 2021 issue of international literary journal, Ariel Chart. Elizabeth writes in a variety of genres and styles.

Elizabeth's debut horror novel, A Whisper in the Dark, was signed by Wicked House Publishing and released October 4th of 2024.

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