The Comics Pals

Episode 25: Thor Ragnarok and Comic Book Adaptions (ft. Norrie Millar)

This week the Pals have a special guest! Norrie Millar from the Dundee Comics Creative Space and Inkpot Studio from Dundee, Scotland! Norrie enlightens the rest of the Pals with a little bit of Scottish comics history, the struggles of being a serious artist, and the first issue of his book SNOWBOUND! Then, the five of them get busy discussing the benefits of comics adaptations and which ones are their favorites. Plus: What happened to Phil? The Philspiracy continues... What're We Reading? Interview with Norrie Apples and Origins News: The First Trailer for Thor: Ragnarok!: https://goo.gl/YSiSMq X-Men: Gold Artist Fired From the Book!: https://goo.gl/RlYFBr The First Trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi!: https://goo.gl/gpfdpo Josh Brolin Cast as Cable in Deadpool 2!: https://goo.gl/BMpT81 Watchmen to Get a Rated R Animated Adaptation!: https://goo.gl/BbhWEs Main Topic: Direct comic book to film adaptations! From the Watchmen film (and now the animated version) to The Killing Joke and Logan, comic book films that attempt to recreate a particular story from the comics on the big screen are all the rage these days. How important is it that the film studios stay as closely as possible to the source material in order to tell these stories? Is a good adaptation simply a slave to the source material, or can it still be good if the story is modified for modern audiences - or for the different medium it's being presented in? We'll talk about all that, plus the most - and least - successful comic to film adaptations of all time. Follow Norrie on twitter: @PrehistoricFrog Check out SNOWBOUND: http://www.comichaus.com/comics/snowbound/203251.htm Plugs: Slack N' Slash: goo.gl/gDiLz4 Panels Publishing: sellfy.com/panelspublishing 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

Episode 24: Marvel's Diversity Problem and The Invincible Movie

This week the Pals are all back in the house to tackle the Marvel diversity issue! Sean and Marco come at the topic with numbers and solid logic to back them up. Cale actually read something this week. And Pete storms out! Plus: There’s a Phil conspiracy! What’re We Reading? Random Question of the Week: What Writer/Artist Creative Team Would You Like to See on a Project? News: Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo Return to Batman for an Event Called Metal! https://goo.gl/rfAlwa Robert Kirkman’s Invincible is Getting a Movie! https://goo.gl/sTSRrL The First Defenders Teaser Has Been Released! https://goo.gl/x4Mdj8 George Takei is Creating a Graphic Novel with IDW! https://goo.gl/fNR4Pu Finally! A Squirrel Girl T.V. Show! https://goo.gl/Q8cWye The Spider-Man: Homecoming Sequels Will Be Set in High School! https://goo.gl/pKc1yt Marvel’s VP of Sales Says Fans Aren’t Into Diversity! https://goo.gl/pkwUWY Main Topic: Sean and Marco are back this week to tackle Marvel’s falling sales and David Gabriel’s comments from last week! Plugs: Slack N' Slash: goo.gl/gDiLz4 Panels Publishing: sellfy.com/panelspublishing 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

Episode 23: Comics Journalism and Joss Whedon

This week Sean and Marco are off at Wrestlemania and Washington DC! The surprise “hiatus” of Comics Alliance makes Pete, Phil and Cale want to talk about issues with comics journalism and THAT turned into a discussion about journalism in general! How has it evolved in comics, America, and is that a good thing? Marvel thinks they have a “diversity problem”? Joss Whedon is on board at the DCEU for Batgirl. Plus, the Pals are thinking about adopting?! What’ve We Read This Week? News: Venom is Getting an R-Rated Feature Film! https://goo.gl/051y7x The Second Valerian Trailer has been released! https://goo.gl/Kez9Rv The CW’s Released the First Image of Black Lightning! https://goo.gl/H6CgFI Joss Whedon to Direct, Write, and Produce Batgirl! https://goo.gl/rE1F05 The Justice League Film has a 2 Hour and 50 Minute Runtime! https://goo.gl/IGW3az Marvel’s VP of Sales Wonders if Their Lineup of Diverse Characters is Hurting Sales? https://goo.gl/IZQhet Comics Alliance’s Closure is Announced by Editor In Chief Andrew Wheeler: https://goo.gl/tIdZUB Main Topic: Comics Journalism! Congrats to friends of the show, the Lahlum family for the birth of their daughter, Gwen Marie! Plugs: Slack N' Slash: goo.gl/gDiLz4 Panels Publishing: sellfy.com/panelspublishing 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

Episode 22: At Odds About Iron Fist

The Pals are at odds this week with their official review of the first half of Iron Fist! A rare alliance between Pete and Phil has Cale, Marco and Sean making an uneasy truce to debunk their arguments! Does it work? The Justice League trailer drops while the Pals are recording! Plus: Captain Underpants is getting a movie???? What're We Reading? FanMail/Random Question of the Week: Do Captain America's "traditional ideals' have a place in modern America? What about Superman's? News: The Justice League Trailer Drops!: https://goo.gl/7AY8W2 Scott Snyder and Jim Lee are Leading 'Dark Days' From DC!: https://goo.gl/o5IM7Y Marvel: Generations, An Explanation!: https://goo.gl/dmHQD2 Ghost Rider and More Are at the Chopping Block at Marvel: https://goo.gl/nhYp6L Netflix's DeathNote Has a Trailer!: https://goo.gl/1AlXsG Director of X3: The Last Stand Cries Poo Poo on Rotten Tomatoes: https://goo.gl/WRFqbo The Pals send out their condolences to the family and fans of comics legend Bernie Wrightson. He was an amazing talent, cut down in his prime. He will be missed. https://goo.gl/qfDe7x Main Topic: We review the first six episodes of Iron Fist! Plugs: Slack N' Slash: goo.gl/gDiLz4 Panels Publishing: sellfy.com/panelspublishing 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/Cyborgholliday

Episode 21: Let's Get Political

This week, the show turns 21 and Marco and Phil are recovering from St. Patrick's Day celebrations! The Pals get political this week as Iron Fist's Finn Jones blames Trump for the show's poor reviews and Captain America is still a nazi. Does all this stuff actually belong in comics? Plus: Is a deadly feud between Pals turning into romance? What're We Reading? Apples and Origins: Kung Fu edition! News: DC Wants to Fill the Batman Film Slot in 2018 with Another Property! https://goo.gl/wJLI8P Finn Jones Blames Iron Fist's Poor Reviews on Trump! https://goo.gl/ZDfHJ3 A Scott Pilgrim Card Game?? https://goo.gl/eAoLXg Will Chris Evans be Finished with Marvel Soon? https://goo.gl/X5I4nM Sony is Making a Venom Movie! Really! https://goo.gl/pwzP1R Guardians 3 is DEFINITELY Happening Says James Gunn! https://goo.gl/vzirDR Michael Rosenbaum Has a Role in Guardians 2! https://goo.gl/IuPoVn Main Topic: What better conversation would there be to have during a drunk episode than one about politics?! This week, we talk about politics in comics. Do politics have any place in the 'funny books', what are some instances of it working well, and how making political statements through our favorite comic characters can influence us as readers. Plugs: Slack N' Slash: goo.gl/gDiLz4 Panels Publishing: sellfy.com/panelspublishing 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

Episode 20: Iron Fist and Alternate Timelines

This week the Pals are venturing into the multiverse! Phil from Earth 3 pays a visit to the show while the boys talk about their favorite alternate timeline tales in comics, and they talk about how disappointed they are in the reviews coming out for Iron Fist. Plus: Kitchen time with Girlfriend Pal! What We're Reading? Random Question of the Week: Who is your favorite alternate timeline character? News: Marvel is advertising comics before their films! https://goo.gl/HGQvyu Warner Bros. is thinking about producing R Rated DC films! https://goo.gl/xG4SHl DC is partnering with Amazon Prime for subscription services! https://goo.gl/7Om663 Zazie Beetz has been announced as Domino in Deadpool 2! https://goo.gl/YnIuiG Bummer: Iron Fist might not be very good! https://goo.gl/4N2TRM Main Topic: Alternate Timelines! From What If alternate reality stories to grim 'potential' futures, storylines that feature our favorite characters in continuity-less, unfamiliar settings are deeply rooted in comics history. We break down our favorites, talk about how some of the most important ones have shaped the comics industry, and examine why they work so well. Plugs: Slack N' Slash: goo.gl/gDiLz4 Panels Publishing: sellfy.com/panelspublishing 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

Episode 19: Logan Review

This week the pals are discussing the end of the Fox studios golden boy Wolverine with their review of Logan. Sean, Pete and Cale are blown away to varying degrees while Marco and Phil have to play catch up like a couple of normies. Plus: Marco's a card carrying Swamper. What We're Reading Random Question of the Week! News: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 trailer! https://goo.gl/uQMiWs Suicide Squad won an Oscar??? https://goo.gl/05v8FZ Shelly Bond starts a new creator owned imprint: Black Crown! https://goo.gl/p34yWa X-Men Producers say the franchise will move past Magneto and Professor X: https://goo.gl/pujHXt Patrick Stewart wants to play Professor X with Deadpool?! https://goo.gl/6s3rQV Main Topic of the Show: Our review of Logan! Spoilers are abound! Plugs: Slack N' Slash: goo.gl/gDiLz4 Panels Publishing: sellfy.com/panelspublishing 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

Episode 18: Chicken Tender Melts the Heart

The Boys are together again this week at Pete's place in New Jersey! They cover the possibility of a Nightwing movie, the possibility of an X-Force movie, and the cultural impact that the X-Men has had on comics fans around the world. Plus: The Pals have an inside joke! What're We Reading? Random Question of the Week: News: Batfleck Watch: The Batman finally nails down a director! https://goo.gl/f3Fq5v Warner Bros is thinking of a Nightwing movie! https://goo.gl/Q5FO4J There might be NINE X-Men titles coming from Marvel this year! https://goo.gl/wZUSwM The explosion and rebirth of older titles like X-Men Blue and Gold made us want to talk about the significance the X-Men have had on comics and how it's possibly impacted culture itself. Ya dig? Plugs: Slack N' Slash: goo.gl/gDiLz4 Panels Publishing: sellfy.com/panelspublishing 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

Episode 17: Breaking Down the Establishment

This week the Pals are inspired by Karen Berger's move to Dark Horse and the random question to talk about the impact of indie comics on the industry! Cale hates Riverdale, and the DCCU just keeps giving to take away. Plus: Someone burped in the episode again and they'll be dead soon! New Pal auditions? What We’re Reading! Random Question of the Week: In your creative process how much did you guys learn and grasp the idea of how difficult it is to create a story? How do you maintain the self discipline to create while fighting procrastination or at the same time getting pulled left and right from your own personal responsibilities? And finally how do you stay motivated? -From AL (Thanks, Al) News: This week in Batfleck Watch: Batman has already lost its new director! https://goo.gl/qZmskG Logan is getting great reviews. Awesome. https://goo.gl/tI7DLj Karen Berger is starting an Indie imprint at Dark Horse! https://goo.gl/UxiYJr Suicide Squad 2 might be directed by Mel Gibson?! https://goo.gl/8ZJ0pv Marvel's Summer event is on it's way: Generations! https://goo.gl/8ZJ0pv Swamp Thing confirmed for Injustice 2! https://goo.gl/DheKz1 Sophie Turner confirms a new X-Men film is shooting this year! https://goo.gl/7DLU94 Main Topic of the Show: In light of Karen Berger’s new imprint under Dark Horse, we talk about the rise of Indie Comics over the last decade plus, the positive (and potentially negative) ways the industry has been affected, and discuss some of the best works that didn’t come from Marvel or DC. Plugs: Slack N' Slash: goo.gl/gDiLz4 Panels Publishing: sellfy.com/panelspublishing The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/WoeisMarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Episode 16: Bringing the Heat!

This week the Pals are revisiting a topic that no one can quite agree on. Diversity in comics! The boys try to figure out what the Mojoverse is, and Cale gets mouthy! Plus: BURPS What Are We Reading? Random Question of the Week (anyone have one?): What are your favorite passing the torch moments in comics? News: Marvel lets it all loose with Secret Empire! http://www.cbr.com/marvel-secret-empire/ The Iron Fist trailer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9OKL5no-S0 Does Marvel Studios have a villain problem? Probably. https://goo.gl/xYCReS A new Batman director! https://goo.gl/d4UYBb Marvel REBIRTH?! https://goo.gl/EMzfyJ Avengers: Infinity War looks lit! https://goo.gl/HlIgyG Main Topic of the Show: Diversity in comics revisited! Is diversity ruining Marvel Comics? In light of the big conversation going around the internet this week about Marvel going through their own DC style rebirth after Secret Empire, we discuss whether or not they should bring back their classic heroes, and if the diversity initiative has hurt Marvel’s bottom line. Plugs: Slack N' Slash: goo.gl/gDiLz4 Panels Publishing: sellfy.com/panelspublishing Kira's Tiny Studio: www.etsy.com/shop/KirasTinyStudio 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