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The Joker Movie & The Hypocrisy of Joss Whedon | The Comics Pals Episode 44

This week, the Pals talk about the landslide of (mostly bad) news coming from DC/WB, including the controversial Joker origin movie announcement, the compelling back and forth between directors James Cameron and Patty Jenkins, and the scathing essay written by Joss Whedon’s ex-wife Kai Cole, and what her words about him say about his work, and whether it can still be considered feminist. PLUS: We plug a Defenders review that got ruined by Audacity! Tune in this week for the replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEJ84xsPRqw&feature=youtu.be Pals Pulls: Planetoid Praxis #6 - Marco Quantum Teens Are Go - Cale Saga #46 - Pete Secret Empire #10 - Sean Batman Rebirth Deluxe Edition #1 - Phil News: Christopher Sebela's HEARTTHROB Optioned for TV Show: https://twitter.com/xtop/status/900719834484191232 Wonder Woman Eclipses Spider-Man and Deadpool to Become Highest Grossing Origin Film Domestically: https://www.facebook.com/rottentomatoes/photos/a.10151031062162357.453462.7899892356/10155535254312357/?type=3&theater WB/DC Announce Joker Origin Film: http://www.cbr.com/joker-movie-martin-scorsese/… http://comicbook.com/…/20…/08/23/joker-origin-movie-setting/ Joker and Harley Quinn Film Announced: http://comicbook.com/…/joker-harley-quinn-movie-dc-films-d…/ http://comicbook.com/…/joker-harley-quinn-movie-reportedly…/ Matt Reeves Clarifies That The Batman Will Be in DCEU: http://www.cbr.com/ben-affleck-batman-film-not-dceu/… https://www.polygon.com/…/16199426/batman-matt-reeves-dc-wa… Justice League Dark Suffers Another Setback: http://comicbook.com/…/…/justice-league-dark-script-rewrite/ Starfire Cast for Teen Titans: https://www.comicbookmovie.com/…/titans-live-action-tv-seri… Batman Who Laughs Revealed: https://www.polygon.com/…/16…/joker-batman-dark-nights-metal James Cameron Criticizes Wonder Woman: http://comicbook.com/…/20…/08/24/wonder-woman-james-cameron/ Patty Jenkins Fires Back at James Cameron: http://www.msn.com/…/patty-jenkins-fires-back-a…/ar-AAqFtq9… Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Sets Up "10-20 Years" of MCU Films: https://www.polygon.com/…/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-mar… Joss Whedon's Ex-Wife Pens Scathing Essay Labeling Whedon a Hypocrite http://www.huffingtonpost.com/…/joss-whedons-ex-wife-warns-… Main Topic: Does Joss Whedon cheating on his wife negate him as a feminist, and does it taint his creative works? Looking for our Defenders Review? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEJ84xsPRqw&feature=youtu.be 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/Soundinctrio Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgholliday

What's Up With The Inhumans? | The Comics Pals Episode 43

Phil and Cale are MIA this week so the Titans Three are holding down the fort on a week focused on the Inhumans. -Reader Mail -Random Question of the Week -Pals Pulls PLUS: RIP Phil Skrull News: 1. Whedon Rumored to Have Scrapped original Justice League Ending: http://www.cbr.com/justice-league-whedon-original-ending-darkseid/ 2. Casey Affleck says Ben is done as Batman? http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/batman-ben-affleck-justice-league-casey-release-date-solo-film-stepping-down-leaving-a7896976.html 3. Patty Jenkins To Become the Highest Paid Female Director with Wonder Woman 2: http://www.indiewire.com/2017/08/wonder-woman-2-patty-jenkins-director-highest-paid-female-1201867661/ 4. Is Hickman moving to DC? https://www.newsarama.com/28536-hickman-teases-involvement-in-dc-s-rebirth.html 5. Thor Ragnarok Trailer Confirms Doctor Strange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZcBnbe1ma8 6. New Punisher Teaser: https://www.polygon.com/tv/2017/8/18/16167256/punisher-trailer-marvel-netflix 7. CM Punk Writing a Master of Kung-Fu One-Shot: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/08/16/master-of-kung-fu-marvel-legacy-cm-punk/ 8. Jamie Bell On 'Fantastic Four': "I Think We Were All Bitterly Disappointed": http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/08/18/jamie-bell-fantastic-four-i-think-we-were-all-bitterly-disappoin/ 9. New Inhumans Trailer: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/08/18/inhumans-trailer-fixes-medusa-hair/ 10. Marvel wanted Inhumans to be "Fast and Cheap": https://www.cnet.com/news/marvel-inhumans-fast-and-cheap-director-roel-reine/ 11. Marvel is to Blame for Inhumans: https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2017/08/18/marvel-is-the-only-one-to-blame-when-inhumans-is-inevitably-a-disaster/#298c24314577 Main Topic: Inhumans: Marvel's first TRUE failure?

Is Netflix Buying Millarworld Good For Comics? | The Comics Pals Episode 42

In what was a massive week in comics, Netflix purchased Millarworld and Amazon signed a deal with Skybound. The Pals break down this huge news, analyze what it could mean for the comic book industry and its future, and much more! PLUS: Marco's gonna be Ms. Marvel for Halloween! Reader Mail and Random Question of the Week: Who is the most influential artist in comics? From Matt Murphy (Thanks Matt) Pals Pulls: Phil – Dark Knights Metal: #1 Cale – KaijuMax Season 3 #2, Corto Maltese Under the Sign of Capricorn Marco – Sandman Special #1, Womens Comics Sean – Batman #29, Dark Knights: Metal #1 Rob Liefeld Talks Cable Image From Deadpool 2: https://www.newsarama.com/35841-rob-liefeld-thoughts-josh-b… Avengers 4 Commences Production: http://www.ign.com/…/avengers-4-production-commences-beginn… Disney Debuts Ms. Marvel Costume at Disney Store: http://www.cbr.com/disney-official-ms-marvel-costume/ Disney to Pull Content From Netflix, Launch Own Streaming Service: https://www.newsarama.com/35861-what-disney-s-netflix-break… Early Feedback On The Defenders: https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/…/what-critics-are-s…/… Duke Thomas Costume Revealed: https://www.newsarama.com/35867-first-look-duke-thomas-s-ne… New Information About Justice League Reshoots: http://www.ign.com/…/justice-league-adjusting-the-tone-of-t… http://www.cbr.com/justice-league-two-directors/ Robert Kirkman and Skybound Sign Deal with Amazon: http://www.cbr.com/robert-kirkman-skybound-amazon-studios/ Netflix Buys Millarworld: http://www.ign.com/…/netflix-buys-civil-war-kingsman-creato… Main Topic: What does the purchase of Mark Millar's Millarworld by Netflix and Robert Kirkman signing a deal with Amazon mean for the comic book industry? The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/WoeisMarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Are Comics An Afterthought? | The Comics Pals Episode 41

On this jam packed episode, the Pals gush over their excitement about Mister Miracle #1, discuss the awful reaction to Heather Santos’ selfie and the awesome way the internet rallied behind her, and the strange disappearance of the Fantastic Four! PLUS: One of the Pals might be a Skrull?! Random Question of the Week: Which superhero team is your favorite and why? Great Debate: Why do they suck? Marco – Mister Miracle #1, Redlands #1 Sean – Mister Miracle #1, Generations Phoenix, Secret Empire #8 Pete – Mister Miracle #1 Phil – Mister Miracle #1, Batman by Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo Box Set 2 Cale – Mister Miracle #1 News: Jim Lee and Dan Didio Talk Mister Miracle: http://comicbook.com/…/jim-lee-dan-didio-mister-miracle-to…/ The Potential Cost of Henry Cavill’s Beard: http://comicbook.com/…/it-could-cost-millions-to-remove-he…/ Wonder Woman Possibly Appearing In Flashpoint Film: http://www.ign.com/…/rumor-wonder-woman-appears-in-flashpoi… Shazam Film to be Tonally Different Than Rest of DCEU: http://www.superherohype.com/…/402491-shazam-director-says-… Marvel Editor Heather Santos Harassed For Selfie: https://www.themarysue.com/marvel-editor-harassed-for-self…/ Captain Marvel Script Allegedly Leaks: http://www.cbr.com/rumor-mar-vell-in-captain-marvel-film/… The Hilarious Way Samuel Jackson Learned Of His Role In Captain Marvel: http://www.cbr.com/sam-jackson-captain-marvel-casting/ Directors of Avengers: Infinity War Have Big Plans For Thanos: https://www.comicbookmovie.com/…/avengers-infinity-war-co-d… The Curious Case of the Fantastic Four: https://www.newsarama.com/35805-why-marvel-doesn-t-publish-… https://www.bleedingcool.com/…/jonathan-hickman-confirms-m…/ Main Topic: Are comics an afterthought? When it comes to the Big Two, it sometimes seems as though their film ambitions supersede what takes place in the books. There are countless instances of both comics companies altering characters entirely to better reflect their film counterparts, and in the case of Marvel, eliminating entire characters from their lineup due to rights issues in the film world (like the Fantastic Four). Do the comics simply exist to set up stories for the films and act as "take home material" for filmgoers, or is the big two's actions a way to piggyback off of the film's successes to attract more readers? The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/WoeisMarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

SDCC 2017 Part 2 & Captain Marvel Speculation |The Comics Pals Episode 40

This week, the Pals wrap up their coverage of San Diego Comic-Con and speculate about how the Captain Marvel film could trigger Marvel's 'phase 4'. PLUS: Phil's computer pooped the bed! Random Question of the Week: What comic book locales would you most and least want to live in? Pals Pulls: Pete – Paper Girls Volume 3, The Walking Dead #170, Sex Criminals #20 Cale - Mech Cadet U #1, Lobster Johnson Mangekyo Phil – Paper Girls Volume 3 Sean – Generations Banner Hulk & Totally Awesome Hulk, Visions Directors Cut #3 News: Justice League Trailer #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_6yBZKj-eo Flash Film to Adapt Flashpoint Storyline: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/22/comic-con-2017-the-flash-movie-to-adapt-flashpoint-story?abthid=59766fd2ba163fc20b00002f DCEU Film Announcements From SDCC: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/22/comic-con-2017-warner-bros-next-solo-batman-movie-called-the-batman http://www.cosmicbooknews.com/new-dceu-movies-announced-comic-con http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/22/comic-con-2017-wonder-woman-2-officially-confirmed Frank Miller 'Year One-Esque' Superman Story Coming: http://www.cbr.com/fank-miller-superman-year-one/ Justice League Reshoots: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/25/justice-league-reshoots-report-suggests-scheduling-issues-joss-whedons-dialogue-additions Sega and Archie Break-Up: https://www.polygon.com/comics/2017/7/19/16001244/sonic-the-hedgehog-archie-comic-book-canceled-sega-future-of-sonic-comics Thor Trailer #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue80QwXMRHg Ant-Man and Wasp Cast Revealed: http://comicbook.com/2017/07/23/ant-man-and-the-wasp-cast/#1 Elektra Writer Announced as Iron Fist Season 2 Showrunner: http://www.cbr.com/iron-fist-season-2-elektra-writer-raven-metzner-showrunner/ Captain Marvel Film Set in 1990's: http://za.ign.com/captain-marvel/109118/news/comic-con-2017-first-captain-marvel-details Captain Marvel Film to Feature Skrulls: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/23/captain-marvel-the-kree--skrull-war-is-a-huge-part-of-the-mythology Captain Marvel Not Appearing in Avengers: Infinity War http://movieweb.com/avengers-infinity-war-no-captain-marvel-cameo/ The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/WoeisMarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Spider-Man: Blue, Kraven's Last Hunt & Ultimate Spider-Man | The Comics Pals Book Club Episode 1

Welcome to the first-ever episode of The Comics Pals Book Club, our new, (hopefully) monthly show! Once a month we'll be picking one or more comics to read together as a community. We'll let you know a few weeks in advance so you can read a long at home and join in on the discussion! For our first episode, in honor of our spotlight on Spider-Man we decided to dive into some of our favorite readings on the character: Spider-Man: Blue, Kraven's Last Hunt & Ultimate Spider-Man: Vol. 1. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/WoeisMarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

SDCC 2017 & DC Comics' Evergreen Initiative | The Comics Pals Episode 39

This week, The Comics Pals talk about the biggest news from the first two days of San Diego Comic Con! PLUS: Phil almost pees his pants! Random Question of the Week: What news are you most looking forward to from SDCC? Pals Pulls: Pete – Saga #45 Marco – Frostbite, By Chance or By Providence Cale – Shutter #3 Sean - Secret Empire #7 News: George A. Romero Passes Away: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-me-george-romero-20170716-story,amp.html Stan Lee Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony: http://www.cbr.com/stan-lee-hollywood-walk-of-fame/ Ben Affleck on His Way out As Batman?: http://www.cbr.com/ben-affleck-done-as-batman/ Spawn Movie Officially Announced: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/21/comic-con-2017-spawn-movie-officially-announced-todd-mcfarlane-to-direct New Defenders Trailer: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/22/comic-con-2017-the-defenders-trailer-revealed Iron Fist Season Two Announced: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/22/comic-con-2017-iron-fist-season-2-announced First Clip From The Punisher Netflix Show Revealed: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/22/comic-con-2017-the-punisher-clip-revealed Avengers: Infinity War Footage Released: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/07/15/avengers-infinity-war-footage-released/ Fox Making Doctor Doom Movie: http://www.cbr.com/noah-hawley-doctor-doom-movie-fox/ Fox Interested In Franklin Richards Movie: http://www.cbr.com/fox-franklin-richards-fantastic-four/ Captain America Goes Back to Roots In Marvel Legacy: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/21/comic-con-2017-captain-america-gets-back-to-basics-after-secret-empire Eisner Award Winners: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/22/comic-con-2017-saga-jughead-vision-among-comics-honored-at-eisner-awards Dark Horse Berger Books Line Announces New Series: http://www.darkhorse.com/…/sdcc-2017-dark-horse-presents-in… Dark Nights Metal’s Evil Batmen http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/21/sdcc-meet-the-evil-batmen-of-dark-nights-metalThe Rock Not In Shaazm: http://screenrant.com/dwayne-johnson-no-black-adam-shazam-geoff-johns/ David Sandberg Directing Shazam: http://heroichollywood.com/shazam-director-david-sandberg/ New Superman Animated Films: http://www.cbr.com/death-superman-reign-supermen-animated/ Harley Quinn Vs Joker Film Announced: http://www.cbr.com/warner-bros-harley-quinn-vs-joker/ Grant Morrison Back At DC: http://www.cbr.com/grant-morrison-chris-burnham-arkham-asylum-2/ DC Launching Evergreen Line of Books: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/07/20/jim-lee-evergreen-stories-dc-big-talent/ The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/WoeisMarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Spider-Man Character Spotlight | The Comics Pals Episode 38

Strap in for another long one folks. Marco is gone and Phil has turned just plain rotten. This week the Pals worked hard to finish up the special Spider-Man character episode! What makes Spider-Man so great? Pete sure doesn’t think it has anything to do with Miles Morales! Plus: Cale got a present! Great Debate: Who is Spider-Man’s Greatest Foe? Buy or Sell: Batman’s Villains or Spider-Man’s Villains? Pals Pulls: Batman #27 Archie #22 James Bond: Kill Chain #1 Secret Empire #6 Torchwood: Station Zero Power Rangers #17 Invincible #138 News: Lucy Liu is Directing the Season 2 Premiere of Luke Cage!: goo.gl/FnkpbF Wonder Woman 2 Rumored to be Set in the 1980’s! goo.gl/838LDM DC Announces Green Lantern Earth One!: goo.gl/2e8xV2 The Next DC Animated Film May Be Gotham By Gaslight!: goo.gl/fMs8DP Marvel’s Spider-Man Animated Series is Announced at D23 Expo!: goo.gl/rbTfh6 Milana Vayntrub Announced as Squirrel Girl Alongside the Rest of the New Warriors!: goo.gl/oK2zCR Spider-Man: Homecoming is Leading the Box Office!: goo.gl/2ZMbCS Kevin Feige Answers the Question: ‘Will Miles Morales Make it to the MCU?”!: goo.gl/JmDpT5 Main Topic: With Spider-Man: Homecoming currently dominating the box office, everyone's favorite web-slinger is on top of the world! This week, we're taking a close look at Spider-Man to find out what his motivations are, who his greatest allies and enemies are, why he's remained such a beloved hero for so many years, and much more! 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

Spider-Man: Homecoming Review | The Comics Pals Episode 37

Spider-Man: Homecoming has finally swung into the theaters and the Pals are here with their review of Marvel's first crack at Peter Parker. PLUS: Phil is a butt. RANDOM QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What free movies should Sean go see? Let us know in the comments below! Reader Mail Pals Pulls: Dark Days: The Casting #1 Scooby Doo Apocalypse #15 Calexit #1 Spider-Men II #1 Vision: Director's Cut #2 News: 1. Joan Lee Has Passed: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/joan-lee-dead-wife-marvel-comics-legend-stan-lee-was-95-1018951 https://twitter.com/dccomics/status/883118278293544960 https://news.marvel.com/comics/68247/marvel-mourns-loss-joan-lee/ 2. Gerard Way's Umbrella Academy is Coming to Netflix: http://www.cbr.com/gerard-way-umbrella-academy-netflix/ 3. Image & Chaykin Apologize for Divided States of Hysteria #4's Pulled Cover: http://www.cbr.com/image-comics-howard-chaykin-apologize-pull-divided-states-cover/ 4. Joker Goes Sane in Batman: White Night: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/07/joker-plays-the-hero-in-dc-comics-batman-white-knight 5. Homecoming Was the Second Movie in Feige's 5-Movie Arc For Peter Parker: https://www.newsarama.com/35170-feige-s-five-movie-plan-for-holland-s-spider-man.html 6. Feige Says the Next Spider-Man Movie Will Feature A Previously Unseen Villain: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/06/next-spider-man-movie-aiming-to-feature-a-never-before-used-villain-says-marvels-kevin-feige Main Topic: Spider-Man: Homecoming review! 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

Inhumans, Fandom and The Six Swords | The Comics Pals Episode 36

The Pals are finally back together for this holiday weekend! They're ready to conquer the news this week and debate the controversial question, does the core fandom matter anymore? The five Pals are also joined by one of the creators of the successfully funded Six Swords comic, Chris Massari! Find out more about The Six Swords on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSixSwords/ And on the publisher's website: http://www.ahrvisions.com Follow Chris on twitter!: https://twitter.com/AKATheKidMarvel Apples and Origins Random Question: You open a movie theatre, what three movies do you show opening weekend? #Pals Pulls: Batman #26 Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka vol 2 Rat Queens #4 Snotgirl #6 The Walking Dead #169 True Believers Amazing Fantasy #1 True Believers Spider-Man #1 True Believers Spider-Man Brand New Day #1 News: ABC's The Inhuman's release a first trailer!: https://goo.gl/pvoUAY Spider-Man: Homecoming is Certified Fresh!: https://goo.gl/QFrmb8 Tom Holland Confirms Fan Theory About Iron Man 2!: https://goo.gl/ABmkGY Premiere of Netflix's Death Note Trailer!: https://goo.gl/QSQcmq Is Warner Brother's Thinking About a Superman: Red Son Adaptation?: https://goo.gl/jeeHtu Wonder Woman Becomes the DCEU's Biggest Domestic Hit!: https://goo.gl/5bwv2A Kevin Feige says, "Thank God for Wonder Woman"!: https://goo.gl/GTJFei Director Matt Reeves Says His Batman Film Will Be Noir Driven!: https://goo.gl/qpVVQ8 Main Topic: Are core fans important to the success of comic book films? Changes to bits and pieces of our favorite characters once they hit the big screen are nothing new, but can too much change, like Fox's most recent Fantastic Four film and Sony's plans for their Spider-Man film universe, hurt these films at the box office by alienating life long fans? Have comic book films grown beyond the fanbase that made these characters popular, no longer needing to adhere to their demands for accuracy in order to make these films successful? 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