The Comics Pals

Chapter 19: Deathproof (S2E6) | The Riverdale Review (Ft. Mark Bouchard)

This week, the Pals talk about the drag race, construct elaborate fan fiction, and posit a new theory about who the Black Hood could be. The guest in the booth this week is comics editor Mark Bouchard! Follow him on twitter: @barkmouchard! The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Cale: twitter.com/Totointow

Justice League Review | The Comics Pals Episode 56

In yet another big week in the world of comics, both The Punisher and Justice League saw release! The Pals talk about Justice League (with our review of The Punisher to come next week!) and all the biggest news in the industry, including the release of the trailer for Deadpool 2, the season finale of Inhumans, the potential of a new actor assuming the mantle of Batman in the DCEU, and much more! PLUS: Phil Gets a Love Note! Buy or Sell Pals Pulls: Pete - Snotgirl #8, Rat Queens #6, Void Trip #1, Superman: American Alien TPB Marco - Void Trip #1, Snot Girl #8 Cale - Void Trip #1 Phil/Sean - Doomsday Clock #1 News: Deadpool 2 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-5Wv9UGkN8 Does the Deadpool 2 Trailer Tease the Purifiers: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/11/15/deadpool-2-purifiers/ Multiple Man Movie Starring James Franco In the Works: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/11/16/multiple-man-movie-james-franco/ Sony Working on Moribus Movie: https://www.polygon.com/2017/11/13/16646726/sony-morbius-the-living-vampire-spider-man-spinoff-movie The Final Word on Marvel's Inhumans: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/11/13/inhumans-finale-ratings-mcu/ C.B. Cebulski Takes Over As Marvel Editor-in-Chief: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/17/books/marvel-entertainment-names-new-editor-in-chief.html Mark Millar Announces New Kick-Ass Series: http://ew.com/books/2017/11/15/mark-millar-new-kick-ass-comic-black-female-hero/ Ben Affleck Wants Out As Batman: https://movieweb.com/the-batman-ben-affleck-dc-exit/ Matt Reeves Reportedly Wants Jake Gyllenhall as Batman: https://decider.com/2017/11/16/jake-gyllenhaal-could-replace-ben-affleck-as-batman/ Eddie Berganza Fired From DC Entertainment: https://www.polygon.com/comics/2017/11/13/16645452/dc-comics-sexual-harassment-eddie-berganza-fired Joss Whedon Torched By Fans Over Tweet: http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/11/16/joss-whedon-under-fire-justice-league-villain-tweet/ Warner Bros. Worried Justice League Won't Outperform Thor: Ragnarok: http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/11/16/justice-league-box-office-thor-ragnarok-warner-brothers-competition/ Justice League's Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Abysmal: http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/11/16/justice-leagues-rotten-tomatoes-score/ Main Topic: Justice League is finally here and the Pals have seen it! We break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of this much maligned film, talk about all the Easter eggs and secrets within the movie, and those after credits scenes! 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/woeismarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Chapter 18: When A Stranger Calls (S2E5) | The Riverdale Review (ft. Betty Felon)

Welcome back to another episode of the Riverdale Review! This week in the booth the Pals are joined by Superheroic Sartorialist Betty Felon to talk about Riverdale Chapter 18: When A Stranger Calls. Follow Betty on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bettyfelon The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Cale: twitter.com/Totointow

Disney Tries to Buy Fox, Bendis Leaves Marvel for DC | The Comics Pals Episode 55

The Pals cover all the news from arguably the biggest week in comics related media of the year, including Disney attempting to purchase 21st Century Fox, Brian Michael Bendis leaving Marvel for DC Comics, the first of Mark Millar's comics from Netflix being revealed, and a whole lot more! Pals Pulls: Cale - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #76, Journey to Star Wars The Last Jedi Captain Phasma Volume 1. Sean/Phil - Batman #35, The Batman Who Laughs News: Disney In Talks to Buy 21st Century Fox: http://comicbook.com/…/…/11/06/disney-buys-21st-century-fox/ Disney Will No Longer Stream Marvel Shows On Netflix: http://www.slashfilm.com/no-more-new-marvel-netflix-shows/ Disney Talks Pricing of Their Streaming Service: https://www.polygon.com/…/disney-streaming-service-price-la… Jean Grey's X-Men Red Series Announced: http://www.comicsbeat.com/jean-grey-gets-her-90s-on-in-new…/ Mark Millar's First Comic Under New Netflix Deal Announced: https://www.polygon.com/…/16…/netflix-comic-book-mark-millar Tessa Thompson 'Obsessed' with Saga, Would Love to Play Alana: http://comicbook.com/…/2017/11/07/tessa-thompson-saga-alana/ Eddie Berganza Hit Piece From Buzzfeed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/…/dc-comics-editor-eddie-berganza-… https://www.bleedingcool.com/…/sexual-harassment-allegation Critics Begin Reacting to Justice League Film: http://comicbook.com/…/10/justice-league-reviews-best-worst Flash Actor Ezra Miller Praises Grant Morrison: http://comicbook.com/…/justice-league-ezra-miller-inspired…/ DC Super Hero Girls Graphic Novel Sells 100k Copies: https://www.bleedingcool.com/…/dc-super-hero-girls-first-t…/ Brian Michael Bendis Leaving Marvel For DC: https://www.cbr.com/brian-michael-bendis-dc-exclusive/… Comic Creators React to Bendis' Move: http://comicbook.com/…/brian-michael-bendis-dc-comics-reac…/ Marvel to Allow Bendis to Say Goodbye to Marvel: https://www.bleedingcool.com/…/brian-michael-bendis-marvel…/ Main Topic: What does Bendis leaving Marvel for DC mean for the comics world? In the biggest comic book related news of the year, Marvel mainstay Brian Michael Bendis has announced jointly with DC that he's leaving Marvel Comics for the Distinguished Competition. The Pals break down what this could mean for both publishers, the best way for DC to utilize Bendis, and how Marvel can recover from this huge blow. 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: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow Marco: https://twitter.com/woeismarco_ Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Chapter 17: The Town That Dreaded Sundown (S2E4) | The Riverdale Review

Sorry for the late upload, but the gang is finally reunited in the booth yet again for this week's episode of the Riverdale Review! Archie has gotten out of control, Betty's world is getting turned upside down and we've got a lot of feelings! The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Cale: twitter.com/Totointow

Thor: Ragnarok Review | The Comics Pals Episode 54

Ragnarok is upon us, and the Pals are ready for it! This week, they break down all the biggest news in the comics world, including Superman himself (Henry Cavill) talking about the struggles of the DC Films, a new Batman/Wonder Woman series coming to DC Comics, Disney wanting to provide their New Warriors series with a bigger platform, and more! But the biggest news is the release of Thor: Ragnarok, and the Pals provide their take on the film, dissecting it and providing their ratings for Marvel's latest (and possibly greatest!). PLUS: Hey man. We're about to go do a podcast, wanna come? Pals Pulls: Marco - Harrow County #27 Pete - Paper Girls Deluxe HC 1 Cale -Detective Comics #968, Ragman #2, Masters of Kung Fu #1 Sean/Phil - Mister Miracle #4 News: Henry Cavill Addresses Problems In DCEU: https://www.polygon.com/2017/10/31/16585910/justice-league-henry-cavill-superman-batman-wonder-woman Wonder Woman Officially Highest Grossing Superhero Origin FIlm: https://www.cbr.com/wonder-woman-highest-grossing-origin/ Batman/Wonder Woman Comic Incoming: http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/11/02/new-batman-wonder-woman-series-reportedly-in-the-works/ Lord of the Rings Television Series Possibly In Development: https://www.cbr.com/lord-rings-tv-series-development/ Russo Brothers Address Infinity War Trailer: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/11/03/avengers-infinity-war-trailer-date-russos/ Disney Looking For New Home For New Warriors Series: https://filmschoolrejects.com/marvels-new-warriors-scouting-new-home/ Three Movie Character Arc For Hulk Begins In Thor: Ragnarok: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/10/11/thor-ragnarok-begins-a-three-movie-arc-for-hulk Greg Pak Loves Thor: Ragnarok: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/10/31/planet-hulk-comic-writer-loves-thor-ragnarok Thor: Ragnarok Has 93% Fresh Rating On Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/thor_ragnarok_2017 Main Topic: The Pals review and debate Thor: Ragnarok! If you haven't seen the movie yet, check out the spoiler free review of the film at the beginning of the main topic, and if you have seen the movie and want to hear our takes, stick around for our spoilerrific review of the movie! The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Chapter 16: The Watcher In The Woods (S2E3) - The Riverdale Review

The Pals are back for another episode of the Riverdale Review and joined in the booth by Pete's friend and mentor, journalist Jeremy Rodriguez of the Philadelphia Gay News! Cale is finally back after his move to New Zealand, and he can't wait to grab a chicken tender melt and talk about Chapter 16: The Watcher In The Woods (S2E3)! Follow Jeremy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RodriguezJeremy The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Cale: twitter.com/Totointow

Are Women In Marvel & DC Films Second Class Heroes? | The Comics Pals Episode 53

On this episode of The Comics Pals, the Pals as they talk about the latest news in the comics industry, including Zachary Levi being cast as Shazam, the possibility of a Deathstroke film, DC's announcement of a $30 hardcover edition of Action Comics #1000, and much more! They also take a look at how women in superhero films have been treated historically, and look towards the future of female led superhero films now that the success of Wonder Woman has opened the floodgates. PLUS: CALE IS BACK BABY! Buy or Sell Pals Pulls: Cale - Archie #25, Sherlock Frakenstein & the Legion of Evil #1 Pete - Paper Girls #17, The Walking Dead #173 Phil - Batman The Devastator #1 Sean - Batman #34, Captain America #695 News: Zachary Levi Is Shazam: http://comicbook.com/…/shazam-movie-cast-zachary-levi-dc-c…/ Release Window For Shazam Revealed: http://comicbook.com/…/shazam-director-release-date-david-…/ Deathstroke Movie Being Written: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/…/deathstroke-movie-works-… Key Piece of Wonder Woman's BvS Origin Retconned: https://www.cbr.com/wonder-woman-movie-retcon/ Action Comics #1000 to Have Two Versions: https://www.bleedingcool.com/…/action-comics-1000-30-168-p…/ Doomsday Clock Movie Theater Trailer: https://www.newsarama.com/37107-coming-soon-to-a-theater-ne… Kevin Feige Talks Female Thor In MCU: http://comicbook.com/…/23/female-thor-mcu-kevin-feige-movie/ 'Logan' Director James Mangold Writing X-23 Film: https://www.cbr.com/wonder-woman-x-23-film/… Captain Marvel Officially In 'Avengers 4': https://nerdist.com/captain-marvel-avengers-4/ Ben Mendolsohn Rumored to Play Villain Role In 'Captain Marvel' Film: http://variety.com/…/ben-mendelsohn-captain-marvel-villain…/ Main Topic: Is the future bright for female characters in superhero films? Superhero films have taken over the movie industry, bringing in billions of dollars per year and pleasing fans worldwide. These movies have come under fire for a number of things, however, and one of the key points of criticism has been the lack of female characters who play a pivotal role in these films, and a lack of depth for the ones that do. The Pals take a look at how female characters have fared over the years, how 2017 changed the game for women in these films, and whether or not the future is bright for comic book movies starring women. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Planet Hulk & Thor: Ragnarok | The Comics Pals Book Club

Welcome back to another Comics Pals Book Club! In honor of the upcoming film Thor: Ragnarok we decided to dive into two of the comics the film was (loosely) inspired by Planet Hulk and Thor: Ragnarok! The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/WoeisMarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Chapter 15: Nighthawks (S2E2) | The Riverdale Review

For this episode special guest Olivia Hicks joins the Pals in the booth to talk about our thoughts on Season 2, Episode 2: "Chapter 15: Nighthawks"! Featuring Olivia Hicks: https://twitter.com/missoliviahicks The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Cale: twitter.com/Totointow