RIP Veritgo Comics | The Comics Pals Episode 139

The Pals share their thoughts on J.J. Abrams & son working on a Spider-Man comic, Marvel Studios re-releasing Avengers: Endgame, the end of Vertigo Comics, and much more! 00:21:39 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Starjammers Trade Pete - Martian Manhunter #6, Life is Strange #6 Sean - Action Comics #1012, Floppy Cop #3 News: 00:33:40 - Marvel Announces Spider-Man Comic by J.J. Abrams and Son Harry https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/06/20/marvel-announces-j-j-abrams-spider-man-comic-series/?fbclid=IwAR0yOby-OtyMSNdLyhWGxqnEydAdjNyOs_9sHNBdma_rQIKU4W5mDeukLbA 00:55:07 - Marvel Studios to Re-Release Avengers: Endgame with New Footage: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/06/19/avengers-endgame-re-release-footage-length/ 01:04:34 - Kevin Feige Talks First LGBT Character in Universe: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/06/21/avengers-endgame-gay-character-lgbt-representation-mcu-kevin-feige/ 01:13:51 - New Digital Comics Reading Platform, Graphite Comics, Launches: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/11/business/like-comic-books-this-platform-picks-titles-for-you.html?fbclid=IwAR1vKysL265I_liRjp9_15eRaBA_C2NUlM2GPwgfN8EXRxNAH2YLoKEprq8 https://www.graphitecomics.com/ 01:25:17 - New Publisher A Wave Blue World Announces Unique Distribution Plan: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/a-wave-blue-world-unveils-new-comic-book-publishing-distribution-model-1219209?fbclid=IwAR2XH1kFva1g7zen_6r-kTqJRCvlaBIPB24tKokJImABNSdUU9itGuHKp_o 01:38:00 - Batman to get a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/06/21/batman-to-get-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/ 01:47:20 - Main Topic: R.I.P. Vertigo. DC is restructuring their publishing lineup (again), shuttering all their standing imprints with the exception of the 'pop ups' like Young Animal. This includes the legendary Vertigo Comics. We'll discuss why this is happening, the legacy of Vertigo, and what this means for the future of some of DC's books. https://www.newsarama.com/45716-dc-elminating-all-imprints-including-vertigo-zoom-ink-shifting-organizational-approach-to-age-labels.html?fbclid=IwAR0QmQO1mNNS7cVvTG4sBO8u2nSIfCa_uJUmhCePG-lRFFe3twrN0PM2QYk https://www.polygon.com/2019/6/21/18700918/dc-comics-vertigo-shutting-down-black-label?fbclid=IwAR3i5Zs1OsgUmXi1tNHVSJkZPu82_D5P0U-55shywWY6Gx7pkQPOCnfC_00 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 Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop