Are Diehard Comic Fans Outcasts of the Industry? | The Comics Pals Episode 90

This week, the Pals talk about the news of Marvel hiring a director for the yet-to-be-officially-announced Black Widow film, the return of the Umbrella Academy finally having a date, and we review this week’s biggest comic book releases: Amazing Spider-Man #1 and Superman #1! Random Question of the Week 04:24 Pals Pulls: 16:43 Cale - The Adventure Zone GN Phil - Titans The Lazarus Contract TPB, The Adventure Zone GN Sean - Batman #51 Pals Review: 25:41 Amazing Spider-Man #1 Superman #1 News: Marvel Has Found a Director for its Black Widow Film: 55:28 https://io9.gizmodo.com/marvel-studios-has-its-black-widow-director-cate-short-1827557062 The Umbrella Academy Is Returning: 1:08:43 http://ew.com/books/2018/07/10/gerard-way-third-umbrella-academy-comic-release-date/ Robert Kirkman and Scott Gimple Team Up For New Comic: 1:12:03 http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/10/the-walking-deads-robert-kirkman-scott-gimple-surprise-launch-new-diediedie-comic-with-batman-artist-chris-burnham Casting News For Y: The Last Man TV Series: 1:19:42 https://www.newsarama.com/40771-y-the-last-man-tv-cast.html G. Willow Wilson to Write Wonder Woman For DC: 1:25:27 http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/11/g-willow-wilson-wonder-woman-dc-comics/ Joaquin Phoenix OFFICIALLY Set to Play Joker: 1:32:36 https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/10/17556824/joaquin-phoenix-joker-warner-bros-todd-phillips-hangover Main Topic: 1:42:15 Are diehard comic book fans outcasts in the medium? With DC Comics recently teaming up with the New York TImes to spoil the outcome of Batman #50, writer James Ferguson at comicon.com asks a poignant question: why does the comic medium have such low self esteem? The Big Two are constantly chasing affirmation from mainstream media and audiences by announcing huge news through outlets that rarely ever cover comics, often at the expense of the regular reader. All this in an effort to chase the elusive prospective new fan, who may see this news and decide now is the time to jump into comics. Is this an effective strategy for bringing on new readership? We discuss the pros and cons of this strategy, along with other ways in which the comics industry treats its fanbase like red headed stepchildren. http://www.comicon.com/2018/07/09/batman-50-fallout-why-does-the-comics-medium-have-such-low-self-esteem/ The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop