The Comics Pals

Episode 15: The Return of Girlfriend Pal!

This week marks the long-awaited return of fan favourite, and pal favourite, Editor Jessica Burton! The Pals introduce Apples and Origins to someone outside of themselves and then get vulnerable as they talk about the comics were the most influential to them. Plus: Sean got a twitter! What We're Reading (Sean read a LOT this week, so he's got a lot to say) Apples and Origins News: Image is releasing Women's History variants to raise money for Planned Parenthood! https://goo.gl/TQjtFF Ben Affleck is no longer directing the Batman solo film! https://goo.gl/FdQmTF 25¢ Image issues! https://goo.gl/7XCg33 The Runaways cast was finally announced! https://goo.gl/UW5tCL Cloak and Dagger are finally revealed! https://goo.gl/e5qdVk Main Topic: The most impactful comic stories we’ve ever read! In light of having read Omega Men for our guest appearance on the Longbox podcast, what comics have impacted us the most, whether because of the quality of the story, the content of it, etc. Plugs: Slack N' Slash: goo.gl/gDiLz4 Panels Publishing: sellfy.com/panelspublishing Kira's Tiny Studio: https://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. Email: thecomicspals@gmail.com Facebook: TheComicsPals Twitter: @thecomicspals The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox (FINALLY) Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/WoeisMarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgholliday Jess: https://twitter.com/Jian91

Episode 13: The Indie Pals

This week, Sean and Phil are missing! Pete, Cale, and Marco decide to take on the Indie Comics scene. How does it go? It pretty much turns into shoutouts for indie creators toward the end, but we won't apologize for that! Plus: Marco's a nasty boy. What we're reading: Pete: Snotgirl- Bryan Lee O'Malley; Cage- Genndy Tartakovsky, Stephen DeStefano, Scott Wills Marco: Preacher Vol 1- Garth Ennis, Steve Dillon; Fun Home- Allison Bechdel; Swamp Thing Vol 2 Cale: Justice League: Power of the Gods- Peter J. Tomasi, Francis Manapul, Tom King, et al. The News: -Logan Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH3OxVFvTeg -Power Rangers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0757ByXCIMo -Dwayne Johnson is getting a Black Adam movie on top of his Shazam role: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/…/dwayne-johnsons-dc-villa… -Ryan Reynolds might be back for Green Lantern?: http://www.theouthousers.com/…/137201-ryan-reynolds-on-gree… -Sony is doing an animated Spider-Man feature with Miles Morales as its title character: http://www.forbes.com/…/confirmed-sonys-animated-spider-m…/… -Shelly Bond returns to comics with the Femme Magnifique Anthology: http://comicsalliance.com/shelly-bond-femme-magnifique-ant…/ -DC issue prices are set to rise: http://www.dccomics.com/…/select-dc-monthly-books-to-receiv… -Image 25th Anniversary Humble Bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/image-comics-book-bundle… Check our facebook for the various indie shout outs we made! Plugs: Slack N' Slash: https://goo.gl/gDiLz4 Sosmonaut the Cosmonaut: https://sellfy.com/p/WnkG/ The Pals: Sean Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow Marco: https://twitter.com/Soundinctrio Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgholliday

Episode 12: Na na na na na ________!

This week we're talking about our favorite caped crusader, Batman! We talk about our favorite animated series, films, and comics series all while pretty much agreeing with each other (That's a new one!) Also: Phil's fired from the joke! What we’re Reading: Marco: Seconds by Bryan Lee O'Malley, Sandman: Overture- Neil Gaiman, JH Williams III Sean and Phil: Tom King's Batman Cale: Deadman: Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love by Sarah Vaughn and Lan Medina, Black Science Vol 2- Rick Remender, Dean White, Matteo Scalera Pete: The Walking Dead 45-65ish Apples and Origins: Batman edition! News: -Batman and the Flash to crossover for 'The Button' event! http://www.ign.com/…/batman-and-flash-team-up-to-solve-dc-r… -DC Rebirth titles free with a library card! And Cale saw a commercial for comics on tv! http://www.ign.com/…/select-dc-rebirth-titles-now-free-if-y… -Bendis is taking over The Defenders for Marvel! http://www.newsarama.com/32697-marvel-bendis-revive-defende… -David Goyer is screenwriting a Lethal Weapon style Green Lantern Corps film! http://www.ign.com/…/green-lantern-corps-batman-begins-writ… -Lucasfilm has no plans to digitally recreate Carrie Fisher's Leia. http://www.cbr.com/star-wars-lucasfilm-has-no-plans-to-dig…/ -David Bowie's son might have an idea for a Green Lantern film! http://www.cbr.com/duncan-jones-has-big-ideas-about-a-gree…/ -Peter Dinklage is in Avengers: Infinity War! But as who? (We hope Uatu the Watcher) http://www.ign.com/…/game-of-thrones-peter-dinklage-up-for-… -John Ridley is working on a secret Marvel Tv project for ABC! http://www.ign.com/…/john-ridley-promises-marvel-tv-project… -Ben Affleck needs a new Batsuit if he's going to direct and star! http://www.ign.com/…/the-batman-ben-affleck-says-he-needs-a… Main Topic of the Show: All about Batman! What are our favorite interpretations of the character, who has written him the best over the years, and what are the greatest Batman stories ever told?

Episode 11: The One in an Airport

What'd they record this show in an airport?? One of them did! Cale's going on a trip and recorded the show while being stuck in the airport during the first blizzard of the new year! And Phil's sick! This episode is guest edited by Nick Webster of the Redskins Hangover! Check out the Redskins Hangover here: https://soundcloud.com/nwebster_vo Intro: We're swear boyz What we’re Reading: Sean: Justice League vs. Suicide Squad, Civil War 2 #8. Pete: The Walking Dead- The conclusion of the Whisper War Cale: Princess Leia, Jupiter's Circle Phil: Superman Reader mail: Matt Murphy wrote us an email! Thanks Matt! Random Question of the Week: Could the Fantastic Four work as a horror movie? Why and Why not? News: http://www.ign.com/…/marvel-teases-event-comic-featuring-ev… http://www.cbr.com/crossbones-will-not-return-marvel-cinem…/ http://www.superherohype.com/…/388415-james-gunn-talked-to-… http://www.ign.com/…/ultimate-spider-man-finale-preview-plu… http://www.ign.com/…/spider-man-homecoming-disney-reveals-m… http://www.superherohype.com/…/388451-new-thor-ragnarok-pho… http://www.ign.com/…/ben-affleck-says-hes-not-positive-hell… http://www.ign.com/…/thor-will-battle-shiar-gods-in-the-asg… Main Topic: Events! Our favourites throughout comic book history, and our analysis of event comics over the last 10 years.

Episode 10: New Hopes for 2017

This week the Pals are looking toward 2017 to fulfill all their comics hopes and dreams! Topics: -What we read! Sean- Batman: I am Suicide. Cale- The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Marco- Postal, Nailbiter Phil- Got drunk. That's not a title, that's what happened. -We Got An Email! -The Random Question of the Week: What is your ideal comic book movie including creative team and cast? (Courtesy of Steve Reinhart. Thanks, Steve.) -Thanks for everything Carrie, you'll be greatly missed. -What Are We Looking Forward to in 2017? -Plugs! 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 Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow Marco: https://twitter.com/WoeisMarco_ Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgholliday

Episode 9: The Christmas Episode

This week the boys are without Pete and they talk about the stuff they liked during the year! Topics: -Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! -We got a comment! -Random Question of the Week: What's the best comic themed holiday gift you've ever received? -News: Celebrities we're worried about. (RIP Carrie Fischer. She was drowning in moonlight, strangled by her own bra. The Pals wish her family and friends all the best.) -A review of our favorite comics things that happened during the year! And then Phil talks about some other stuff that happened. -Plugs! 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 Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow Marco: https://twitter.com/WoeisMarco_ Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgholliday

Episode 8: The Fox v. Marvel Debate

On this week's show, we're finally having the Fox v. Marvel discussion we teased a few weeks ago, and it gets embarrassingly fanboy-y up in here. You won't want to miss it! Topics: - What We're Reading - Random Question of the Week! - Method Man writing Ghost Rider -Wonder Woman no longer a U.N. Ambassador -Gotham City Sirens movie announcement -Battle of the Pals: The Fox v. MCU Debate -New Segment: Apples & Origins! 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 Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow Marco: https://twitter.com/Soundinctrio Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgholliday

Episode 7: Battle of the Pals

On this week's show we're discussing DCU's movie delays, the Guardians/Spider-Man trailers, and debating whether or not Spider-Man could work as a Netflix show. The News: http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/12/1... http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/12/0... http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/12/0... https://www.playstation.com/en-us/gam... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9Dwo... 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 Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow Marco: https://twitter.com/Soundinctrio Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgholliday

The Comics Pals Podcast Episode 6: Comics We're Thankful For Ft. The Longbox Podcast

On this week's show we have our friends Matt and Tyler from The Longbox Podcast joining us for our discussion the "impossibility" of a deal between Marvel and Fox, and the comics we're thankful for this year!

The Comics Pals Podcast Episode 5: The Death of the Author

On this week's show we're casting our dream X-Men team, discussing a ton of news, and debating on whether a creator's actions impact our enjoyment of their work. The News: 1. MARVEL, ABC AND IMAX PARTNERING FOR THE INHUMANS TV SERIES AND PREMIERE MOVIE http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/11/1... 2.Retailers Admit To Not Ordering Any Motor Crush #1 Because It Has A Black Female Lead http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/11/1... 3.Rat Queens has a "soft-reboot" coming in March http://comicsalliance.tumblr.com/post... 4.America, Marvel's New Queer Latina Superhero Series http://www.refinery29.com/2016/11/130... 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 Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow Marco: https://twitter.com/Soundinctrio Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgholliday