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James Gunn Fired From Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and SDCC 2018 Coverage | The Comics Pals Episode 91

It’s San Diego Comic-Con weekend, and there’s a TON of news to cover! We talk James Gunn being fired over offensive tweets, Comcast dropping out of the Fox bid leaving Disney without any competition to buy Fox, the return of Marvel Knights and Marvel What If?, the trailer for the Titans and Young Justice Season 3 shows, and much, much more! We’ll be back next week with even more coverage from SDCC! Random Question of the Week Pals Pulls: Marco - The New World #1, Justice League Dark #1 Pete - Doomsday clock #6, Justice League Dark #1, ASM #2 Sean - Doomsday Clock #6, X-Men Grand Design Second Genesis #1 News: James Gunn Fired From Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Over Tweets: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/20/james-gunn-fired-from-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3 Comcast Drops Out of Fox Bidding War: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/comcast-drops-out-of-21st-century-fox-bidding-war-with-disney Joker Film Has Release Date, Rumored Plot Details: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/comic-con-2018-joker-standalone-origin-movie-with-joaquin-phoenix-gets-release-date https://www.cbr.com/rumor-joker-origin-movie-new-alter-ego/ Iron Fist 2 Teaser Drops, Release Date Revealed: http://www.superherohype.com/news/419147-comic-con-marvels-iron-fist-season-2-teaser-reveals-premiere-date Marvel Knights to Return Under Donny Cates: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/20/venom-writer-donny-cates-spearheads-marvel-knights-relaunch-comic-con-2018?abthid=5b526bce5e99c41d360004c4 Marvel What If? Returns: https://www.newsarama.com/40839-marvel-s-what-if-this-fall.html Shuri Getting Her Own Comic Series: https://www.bustle.com/p/black-panthers-sister-shuri-is-getting-her-own-comic-book-series-its-happening-so-so-soon-9782595 New Jessica Jones Comic Drops Unexpectedly, Part of New Line of Comics: https://www.newsarama.com/40883-new-jessica-jones-title-confirmed-part-of-new-marvel-line.html Marvel Cedes Publishing of Kids Comics to IDW: http://www.comicsbeat.com/idw-to-publish-marvel-kids-comics/ Gail Simone to Architect Superhero Line Catalyst Prime At Line Forge: https://www.newsarama.com/40902-gail-simone-named-chief-architect-of-superhero-line-catalyst-prime-at-lion-forge.html Chelsea Cain Returns to Comics With Man-Eaters: http://ew.com/books/2018/07/18/chelsea-cain-man-eaters-comic/ Netflix Reveals 5 Upcoming Millarworld Projects: https://www.newsarama.com/40862-five-millarworld-series-coming-on-netflix.html More Information About DC Universe Revealed: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/how-much-will-dc-universe-cost-and-what-comics-and-shows-will-be-available-at-launch Young Justice Season 3 Trailer: http://www.ign.com/videos/2018/07/20/first-young-justice-outsiders-footage-debuts-new-characters Titans Trailer: http://www.ign.com/videos/2018/07/19/titans-trailer Star Girl TV Show Coming to DC Universe: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/stargirl-tv-show-coming-to-dc-universe-streaming-service First Information About Three Jokers Comic Released: https://heroichollywood.com/batman-three-jokers-first-look/ New Shazam Comic Coming From Geoff Johns: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/20/new-shazam-comic-series-announced-comic-con-2018 Green Lantern By Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp Coming: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/the-green-lantern-relaunch-by-grant-morrison-and-liam-sharp-focuses-on-hal-jordans-life-as-a-space-cop DC Announces Witching Hour Event: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/18/dcs-witching-hour-event-stars-wonder-woman-and-the-justice-league-dark Batman and Joker to Team Up: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/comic-con-2018-batman-and-joker-join-forces-in-new-dc-comic 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/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Batman: Gothic | The Comics Pals Book Club

This month the Pals are diving their first-ever Batman title, "Gothic." Written by the one and only Grant Morrison, illustrated by Klaus Janson and colored by Steve Buccellato, "Gothic" collects Legends of the Dark Knight #6-10 for one of Batman's spookiest (and most underrated) adventures! Leave us a comment letting us know what book YOU’D like to see us choose next for our book club, and don’t forget to like and subscribe while you’re here! 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

Doomsday Clock #6 Review & SDCC 2018 Coverage Part 2 | The Comics Pals Episode 92

This week on the show, we review the sixth issue of Doomsday Clock and break down the rest of the major news and announcements coming out of San Diego Comic Con, including the release of some MAJOR trailers, like Deadly Class, Shazam and Aquaman! Random Question of the Week Pals Pull: Marco - Seeds #1, I Am A Hero Omnibus Vol. 7 Pete - Leviathan #1, Captain America #2 Sean - Mister Miracle #10, Captain America #2 Doomsday Clock #6 Review News: Petition of Over 300,000 People Launched to Rehire James Gunn: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/26/james-gunn-petition-disney-marvel-fired-guardians-of-the-galaxy/ Deadly Class Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHLxfAUT49A Marvel Announces Uncanny X-Men Return: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/22/uncanny-x-men-marvel-2018-sdcc/ Chelsea Cain Return to Marvel for Vision: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/21/chelsea-cain-the-vision-six-issue-miniseries/ Saga Creators Taking a Year Long Break From Series: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/25/saga-is-taking-a-year-long-break Eisner's 2018: https://www.polygon.com/comics/2018/7/23/17603332/eisner-awards-winners-2018-list-san-diego-comic-con-sdcc Tom King Developing States of America Television Series: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/26/tom-king-dystopian-tv-series-states-of-america-in-development/ Wonder Woman 1984 Footage Shown At SDCC: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/21/wonder-woman-1984-trailer-teaser-footage-sdcc-2018/ Shazam Trailer: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/11/shazam-movie-2019-trailer-sdcc-2018-zachary-levi/ Aquaman Trailer: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/03/07/aquaman-trailer-released/ Main Topic: With all the news that dropped during SDCC weekend, we’re asking and answering one simple question: who won San Diego Comic Con 2018? Let us know your thoughts below! 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/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Is the Dark Knight The Greatest Comic Book Movie Ever? | The Comics Pals Episode 93

This week, the Pals talk about the glory of the second Venom trailer, debunk the rumors that X-Men: Dark Phoenix and New Mutants were cancelled, and take a look back at one of the most impactful comic book movies of all time, The Dark Knight, a movie that is now ten years old! 00:05:54 - Listener Mail 00:18:17 - Random Question of the Week 00:33:02 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Sandman Universe #1, Black Badge #1 Phil - Peter David’s Aquaman TPB volume 2 Sean - Fantastic Four #1 News: 00:38:45 - Venom Trailer 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLCn88bfW1o&feature=youtu.be 00:49:21 - Cast of Guardians of the Galaxy Pen Letter in Defense of James Gunn: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl3OVfeF8Dc/ 01:03:22 - X-Men Dark Phoenix and New Mutants are NOT Cancelled: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/28/x-men-dark-phoenix-new-mutants-not-cancelled/ 01:10:18 - Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Netflix Series Gets Release Date: http://ew.com/tv/2018/07/29/chilling-adventures-of-sabrina-netflix-premiere-date/ 01:14:05 - Dan Didio and Jim Lee Talk About DC's New Perspective: https://www.newsarama.com/41212-dc-s-dan-didio-concerned-about-comics-oversaturation-in-the-direct-market.html 01:32:26 - The Dark Knight Being Re-released For 10th Anniversary: https://variety.com/2018/film/news/dark-knight-10th-anniversary-imax-re-release-1202875906/ Main Topic: The Dark Knight: A 10 Year Anniversary Retrospective The Dark Knight released 10 years ago this year and completely changed the game for all comic book movies that would come after it. Almost immediately it's impact on the film industry could be felt, as many films borrowed heavily from its tone and more mature approach to comic book films. We take a look at this groundbreaking film from all angles, and talk about how it impacted us, the film industry, whether future films learned the wrong lessons from it, and of course, whether it's still (or ever was) the greatest comic book film of all time. 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/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Marvel’s Fantastic Four #1 Review | The Comics Pals Episode 94

This week, the Pals talk Ruby Rose being cast as Batwoman, Sony’s plans for the SUMC, more developments in the James Gunn firing saga, and review Marvel’s Fantastic Four #1! 00:04:53 - Listener Mail 00:14:56 - Pals Pulls: Phil - Astro City Broken Century H Pete - Crowded #1, Magic Order #3 Sean - Crowded #1, Extermination #1 News: 00:24:16 - Ruby Rose Cast as Batwoman for CW Series: https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/batwoman-cw-ruby-rose-1202897755/ 00:34:38 - Supegirl Movie in the Works: https://deadline.com/2018/08/supergirl-movie-warner-bros-dc-comics-universe-oren-uziel-script-superman-1202440687/ 00:42:55 - Stan Lee Will No Longer Do Public Autograph Signings: https://screenrant.com/stan-lee-signings-public-convention/ 00:45:45 - Marvel Reveals Uncanny X-Men Plans: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/10/marvel-disassembling-the-x-men/ 00:57:13 - Sony Block: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/10/sony-universe-marvel-characters-franchise-name-spider-man-venom/ http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/09/spider-man-venom-sony-universe-marvel-characters-900-superheroes/ http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/09/spider-man-jackpot-spinoff-movie-in-works/ http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/09/venom-movie-rating-spider-man-mcu-crossovers/ http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/09/spider-man-venom-sony-universe-marvel-characters/ https://www.newsarama.com/41303-black-cat-silver-sable-solo-films-to-replace-silver-black-team-up-movie.html 01:10:17 - James Gunn Block: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/james-gunn-demand-major-studio-movies-disney-firing-1133161 https://www.newsarama.com/41306-marvel-lobbies-disney-to-reinstate-gunn-on-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-report.html http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/06/dave-bautista-quit-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-james-gunn/ 01:27:21 - Main Topic: Fantastic Four #1 Review & were we wrong to criticize Marvel for keeping the Fantastic Four off the board? 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/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Disney's Done With James Gunn | The Comics Pals Episode 95

This week, the duo of Pete and Sean talk about how they became fans of DC Comics, a new book spinning out of the Millarworld/Netflix camp, the latest trailer for Iron Fist Season 2, and the final word on James Gunn's relationship with Disney. Cale's Kickstarter book Screams Heard 'Round the World: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/895667168/screams-heard-round-the-world/updates Pals Pulls Sean - Detective Comics 987 News: HBO's Watchmen Ordered to Series: https://www.newsarama.com/41425-hbo-watchmen-spin-off-gets-series-order.html New Netflix/Mark Millar Comic Prodigy Announced: https://comicbook.com/comics/2018/08/13/netflix-mark-millar-prodigy-comic-book-rafael-albuquerque/ Cullen Bunn's OGN Witch Hammer Announced: https://www.newsarama.com/41386-magic-and-crime-collide-in-witch-hammer-ognfrom-aftershock.html Fox/Dark Horse Relationship Ends After 20 Years: https://comicbook.com/comics/2018/08/15/fox-pulls-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-license-dark-horse-comics/ Batman Prequel Series Pennyworth Coming to Epix: https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/batman-epix-pennyworth-1202812429/ New Iron Fist Season 2 Trailer: https://www.newsarama.com/41392-danny-rand-summons-the-iron-fist-in-season-2-trailer.html Venom on Track For Record Breaking Opening Week: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/16/venom-box-office-opening-record-early-tracking Random Question of the Week Stan Lee Granted Restraining Order Against Keya Morgan: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/17/stan-lee-restraining-order-keya-morgan-granted/ Main Topic: The final word on James Gunn's firing from Guardians of the Galaxy. Now that Disney has officially put their foot down and refused to rehire James Gunn, we weigh in on reactions to this response, whether Disney is making the right decision or not, and how this may impact the MCU going forward. 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/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Controversy at Marvel and DC | The Comics Pals Episode 96

This week, the Pals talk about the possibility of Black Panther getting an Oscar nomination for best picture and whether or not that's meaningful, the end of Tom Taylor's successful Injustice series, and some of the major occurrences at Marvel and DC that have resulted in controversy, and our takes on those issues. 00:04:10 - Random Question of the Week 00:15:20 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Bone Parish #2, New World #2 Pete - Lex Luthor Porky Pig Special #1 Sean - Catwoman Tweety and Sylvester Special #1 News: 00:26:03 - Marvel Studios Pushing For Black Panther Best Picture Nod: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/23/black-panther-academy-awards-oscar-campaign/ 00:39:22 - Marvel Resurrecting Original Defenders Team for Miniseries: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/24/marvel-comics-defenders-hulk-namor-silver-surfer-dr-strange/ 00:43:43 - RiRi Williams Getting Solo Title: https://www.newsarama.com/41439-new-riri-williams-ironheart-ongoing-launches-this-fall.html 00:58:12 - Walmart Partners With Kobo to Launch Digital Books Serivce: https://www.newsarama.com/41501-walmart-gets-in-digital-comics-market.html 01:06:37 - IDW President and Publisher Under Fire: https://comicbook.com/comics/2018/08/21/lisa-bloom-hired-as-lawyer-for-case-against-idw-president-publis/ 01:16:57 - Tom Taylor's Injustice Series Coming to an End: https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/08/24/tom-taylor-posts-heartfelt-goodbye-to-injustice-comic/ 01:21:16 - Bryan Hill Writing New Batman and the Outsiders Comic: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2018/08/22/a-ferrari-test-drive-hate-groups-message-boards-bryan-edward-hill-goes-to-extremes-to-find-his-comic-characters/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.11230499c639 01:25:14 - Main Topic: Marvel and DC have both come under fire recently over controversial situations occurring in their books. We examine each situation and answer the age old question: should comic books reflect the real world, or should they be a safe haven for all people to escape reality? Champions #24 to Deal With Gun Violence in Schools: https://www.newsarama.com/41416-marvel-notifies-retailers-of-school-shooting-story-in-champions-24.html Fans Upset Over Batman Possibly Being Revealed As Atheist: https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/08/16/is-batman-atheist-dc-comics/ Outrage Over Bendis' Use of 'Autistic' as Slur In Action Comics #1002: https://www.cbr.com/action-comics-autism-criticism-bendis-response/ 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/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Creators Fire Back Against Comicsgate | The Comics Pals Episode 97

Creators Fire Back Against Comicsgate | The Comics Pals Episode 97 This week, the Pals talk about Alec Baldwin's about face with regards to his role in the Joker film, C.B. Cebulski's (A.K.A. Akira Yoshida) desire to keep Marvel Comics entertaining, and we discuss the industry's top creators FINALLY firing back at Comicsgate. Random Question of the Week Pals Pulls: Phil - Batman by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale Omnibus, Moon Knight and Jeff Lemire and Greg Smallwood Pete - Snotgirl #11 Sean - Batman #54 News: Alec Baldwin Joins then Exits Joker Film: https://ew.com/movies/2018/08/29/alec-baldwin-joker-movie/ High Insurance Could Spell End of Batfleck Saga: https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/08/28/ben-affleck-batman-insurance-costs-cut/ DC Universe Release Date Announced: https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/29/17798590/dc-universe-streaming-launch-date-titans-tv-air-date DC Fans Demand Justice League Snyder Cut during DC Live Stream: https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/08/30/justice-league-snyder-cut-dc-universe-live-stream/ Diamond Delays Pullbox: https://www.newsarama.com/41626-diamond-s-pullbox-pushed-back-to-october.html C.B. Cebulski Wants Marvel Comics to Focus on Entertainment, not Politics: https://io9.gizmodo.com/marvel-editor-in-chief-c-b-cebulski-wants-to-focus-on-1828715312 Alterna Comics Says Its Creators Can't Mass Ban Trolls: http://comicsandheroes.com/2018/08/31/alterna-comics-block-chain-ban-for-creators-courts-controversy/ Main Topic: Comic Book creators are finally banding together to hit back against comicsgate. We discuss how this could positively (or negatively) impact comics, why the heavyweight creators waited so long to weigh in on this controversy directly, and how the timing and inciting incident of this stand may represent an inherent problem in our culture. https://www.polygon.com/comics/2018/8/29/17796422/comicsgate-online-harassment-darwyn-marsha-cooke-van-sciver 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/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Captain Marvel Takes Over Entertainment Weekly | The Comics Pals Episode 98

This week, the Pals talk about DC's approach to marketing for its upcoming Heroes in Crisis event and whether it's insensitive, the return of Superman: The Movies to theaters, and a follow up on the Alterna Comics social media policy now that it has (allegedly) claimed its first victim. We also talk all about Captain Marvel! 00:03:48 Listener Mail 00:09:32 Random Question of the Week 00:23:10 Pals Pulls: Phil - Absolute Batman The Killing Joke Marco - Cemetery Beach #1, MCMLXXV #1 Sean - Fantastic Four #2 News: 00:31:49 Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo Reunite For Swamp Thing: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/09/02/greg-capullo-scott-snyder-swamp-thing/ 00:40:43 DC Criticized for Handling of Heroes in Crisis Ads: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/09/07/dr-janina-scarlet-heroes-in-crisis-psychological-reports/ 00:57:29 DC Comics and Films Makes Diversity Commitment: https://www.newsarama.com/41695-dc-comics-dc-films-makes-diversity-inclusion-commitment.html 01:03:07 Superman: The Movie Returning to Theaters: https://heroichollywood.com/superman-movie-40th-anniversary/.W493vReXDo0.twitter 01:07:28 Micah Myers Claims he Was Fired From Alterna Comics Book Over Block Chain: https://www.cbr.com/alterna-comics-micah-myers-block-chain-ban/ 01:20:01 Ms. Marvel Has Sold Over Half a Million Trades: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/08/31/ms-marvel-sold-half-million-trade-paperbacks/ 01:29:19 Main Topic: Captain Marvel Blowout! Entertainment Weekly and Brie Larson teamed up to tease the reveal of something marvelous, and it turned out to be the Captain Marvel issue of EW. We break down all the information coming out of this issue. https://ew.com/movies/2018/09/05/captain-marvel-ew-cover-brie-larson/?__twitter_impression=true 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/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Henry Cavill OUT as Superman? | The Comics Pals Episode 99

This week, the Pals discuss the incredible new creative team behind Miles Morales: Spider-Man, we review the latest comic by Ryan O' Sullivan, Fearscape #1, and we talk about the wild story about Henry Cavill being pushed out by Warner Bros and removed from the role of Superman within the DCFU. 00:07:45 - Pals Pulls: Phil - Mr. Miracle #11 Marco - Coda Vol.1, Black Badge #2 Sean - Batman Damned #1 00:14:21 - Fearscape #1 Review News: 00:33:32 - Daredevil Season 3 Teaser Released: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/09/10/daredevil-season-3-teaser-trailer-officially-released-marvel-netflix/ 00:40:43 - New Creative Team Behind Miles Morales Book Announced: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/09/14/marvel-comics-announces-miles-morales-spider-man-creative-team/ 00:45:48 - Chelsea Cain's Vision Cancelled Before Release: https://www.newsarama.com/41830-marvel-s-the-vision-cancelled-before-debut.html 00:50:55 - Alterna Comics Publisher Peter Semeti Releases Statement in Response to Controversy: https://www.cbr.com/alterna-comics-statement-social-media-policy/ 01:00:33 - New Martian Manhunter Solo Series Announced: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dc-entertainment-comic-book-martian-manhunter-launch-december-1142992 01:11:52 - Ryan Gosling Open to Playing Batman: https://www.cbr.com/ryan-gosling-batman-la-la-land/ Jon Hamm ALSO open to playing Batman: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/jon-hamm-says-he-is-interested-playing-batman-1142717?utm_source=twitter&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral 01:21:17 - DC Entertainment Shifts to New Management: https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/09/13/dc-entertainment-new-president-warner-bros-shuffle/ 01:27:14 - Main Topic: Henry Cavill OUT as Superman... or is he? There's been a ton of conversation this week after THR dropped a bombshell article claiming that Henry Cavill was dropped by Warner Bros. in part to clean up the stink left behind by the Zack Snyder regime. Many rumors have come out of this report, including that Michael B. Jordan is the frontrunner to play the man of steel in his next outing. But is any of this even true? We'll dive into all the news and try to get to the bottom of it, while also asking why Superman hasn't worked on screen in decades. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/henry-cavill-as-superman-warner-bros-dc-universe-shake-up-1142306 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/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop