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Punisher Season Two Review | The Comics Pals Episode 118

On this jam packed episode, the Pals follow up on their conversation about breaking into comics from last week, we talk about the positives and (mostly) negatives of DC's big week, and we review what is likely the final season of Netflix's Punisher! 00:03:47 - Listener Mail 00:20:38 - Pals Pulls: Pete - Life is strange 3 Marco - Shanghai Red TPB Phil - Shanghai Red TPB Sean - Heroes in Crisis #5 News: 00:27:44 - DC Makes Big Changes, Lays Off Key Staff Members: https://www.newsarama.com/43601-dc-makes-organizational-changes-to-get-back-to-its-roots.html 01:10:20 - Walmart Superman Comic Draws Criticism for Violence: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/01/20/superman-walmart-comic-lois-lane-controversy-tom-king/ 01:10:20 - Over 100,000 Sign Petition to Stop DC Publishing 'Second Coming' Comic: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/01/23/over-100000-sign-petition-against-dc-comics-publishing-second-coming/?fbclid=IwAR3S2bwx_yxXmo6oN4KBIEYTgACr7KGVRDzFjHy939hcZal7vHyXcoC4TyU 01:22:22 - Legendary Artist George Perez Retires From Comics: https://13thdimension.com/george-perez-formally-retires-from-comics/?fbclid=IwAR1iBBZUBvhKt723CaTOg-ZUpwRwPEYJPUeenH97JddU0-ANSbv7sIzoFMY 01:24:26 - Black Panther Receives 7 Oscar Nominations: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/01/22/black-panther-earns-8-oscar-nominations/ 01:30:32 - Umbrella Academy Trailer: https://twitter.com/gsuniverse/status/1088478674049937408?s=21&fbclid=IwAR0RGbv9qvrzjDrMlk-SqxyKyTtLUoiFXY5La-ZEWUk7Mo6i__haxTNadFs 01:32:37 - Punisher Viewership Declines Less Than Other Marvel Shows: https://www.cbr.com/punisher-viewership-decline/ 01:36:29 - Main Topic: Punisher Season 2 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/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Big DC Film News & Heroes in Crisis #5 Review | The Comics Pals Episode 119

This week, the Pals talk about the huge news about The Batman film and an update on Ben Affleck's status for the film, talk about the fake Batman Beyond animated film concept art and why now is a good time for a Batman Beyond movie, and we review Heroes in Crisis #5 and Fearscape #4! Pals Pulls: Cale - Young Justice #2, Reel Love Pete - Daredevil #1 Sean - Batman #64 News: DC Drops Big News on 'The Batman,' Ben Affleck Not Starring: https://www.polygon.com/2019/1/30/18204607/ben-affleck-new-batman-movie-release-date?fbclid=IwAR3EOVRbnuSAzoFOgWF6X5epZKuUM5qn850lU8FFZz8wXIXYRHQj5s1AuLI James Gunn's Suicide Squad Film a Reboot: https://www.newsarama.com/43701-suicide-squad-2-and-dc-super-pets-get-release-dates.html Birds of Prey Snippet Released: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/01/28/birds-of-prey-teaser-harley-quinn-main-characters/ Batman Beyond Animated Movie May be in the Works: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/01/31/batman-beyond-animated-movie-reportedly-in-works/ Andy Schmidt Returns to Superhero Comics With Achilles Inc: https://www.newsarama.com/43729-superhumans-re-imagined-as-new-1-in-schmidt-s-achilles-inc.html Casting for the Invincible Animated Show Revealed: https://deadline.com/2019/01/invincible-cast-steven-yeun-j-k-simmons-robert-kirkman-amazon-series-1202546501/?fbclid=IwAR0iXne0gDLWtDbGfNJbIZ7HByDG2uG71fo8G6tdH8ZRkUccyls4ngXryKw St. Marks Comics Closing after 36 Years: https://www.comicsbeat.com/st-marks-comics-is-closing-after-36-years/?fbclid=IwAR3AGBE3YDoHiPY3Ny0_Zuz63838lfeXApMJI-MdNho8Z280m0ljeChy7zM Main Topic: Fearscape #4 and Heroes in Crisis #5 Reviews 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

Love and Relationships in Comics | The Comics Pals Episode 120

This week the Pals dissect the Avengers Endgame Superbowl trailer, discuss the idea of a possible intermission during the movie, debut a BRAND NEW game, and much more! Pals Pulls: Marco - Murder Falcon #5 Cale - Thrilling Adventure Hour- Martian Manhunt Wonder Twins #1 MIster Miracle TPB Phil - Batman the Caped Crusader TPB Vol 02 Sean - Magic Order #6 News: 00:22:13 - Avengers Superbowl Trailer: https://www.newsarama.com/43734-avengers-endgame-super-bowl-trailer.html 00:34:43 - Marvel Considering Intermission for Avengers: Endgame: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/02/06/avengers-endgame-intermission-runtime-theaters/?fbclid=IwAR1-Q1LJDEnogvn9v0oWz2USdIZW2S6Dh4MD9KcXWmm5NxIPlLjFeL-YSfA 00:39:59 - Taika Waititi Won't Direct Guardians of the Galaxy 3: https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/4/18211366/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-taika-waititi-thor-ragnarok-james-gunn-marvel-disney 00:47:42 - Kevin Smith Believes Tom Cruise is the Right Man to play Wolverine: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/02/02/kevin-smith-tom-cruise-wolverine-billion-dollars/?fbclid=IwAR2hUHJdPy-jitGUJ27Dp5bvVDHm6duODHpe3sddKxt2JjANLoD_xebsveE David F Walker Launches Own Comic Book Company: https://www.newsarama.com/43797-david-f-walker-launches-his-own-comic-book-company.html?fbclid=IwAR1S-zQ84eGMTaVDd3GIcKjwRz5N1Z9WPg1cRa4Z1bCbY4AdQRibqdNBYF4 Weird Fantasy TV Series Coming: https://comicbook.com/horror/2019/02/06/ec-comics-weird-fantasy-tv-series-hivemind/?fbclid=IwAR1DIDQ-QfqrrQ-oS149nJFlvaZxrKG0Imgmbu1UHg9JpH8cRkrD-ZauBi4 Legion Ending With Season 3: https://www.newsarama.com/43749-legion-s-next-season-will-be-its-last.html An Aquaman Spinoff Focused on the Trench is Coming: https://io9.gizmodo.com/an-aquaman-spinoff-is-happening-without-any-of-aquamans-1832474996?fbclid=IwAR1-bKjk5uSMZieOJCxC2NlZ6Z1YLDDo-BKUYJv6Dnri12uw7H6FGJHiOPs Into the Spider-Verse Dominates Annie Awards: https://www.cbr.com/into-the-spider-verse-annie-awards/?fbclid=IwAR2RPtKUM_FOP8H30ZnDSDybkxNx1f5FHa-ICKpwpQeDVvHoA0C668TGW88 01:05:07 - How Mike S. Miller Pissed off all of Comics Twitter: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/02/03/mike-wieringo-cover-mike-s-miller-cully-hamner/?fbclid=IwAR0qqQNZba_e8VU1FbM1doOuLCe8yZ8gm1v3IVxyrVaXG9N8l0c0tKDrljQ 01:20:33 - Main Topic: Love and Relationships in Comics With Valentine's Day just around the way, we're talking about our favorite relationships in comics, why some stand the test of time (and some don't), and how the comics industry as a whole has treated relationships and love in comics over the years. 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

DC's Year of the Villain and Umbrella Academy Review | The Comics Pals Episode 121

This week, the Pals discuss Hulu's newest Marvel animated series, DC's year of the villain and #dceased, and review Netflix's Umbrella Academy! 00:09:23 - Listener Mail Pals Pulls: Sean - American Carnage #4 News: 00:24:20 - Hulu Announces 4 New Animated Marvel Series: https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/marvel-hulu-howard-the-duck-modok-hit-monkey-dazzler-tigra-1203134321/?fbclid=IwAR3yoH7G3Z30h8rd7suyu0LzsrdyjBwLblY9VeA8YlXxkQc_eswBXcwZUHk 00:37:34 - Loki Series Premise Revealed: https://www.newsarama.com/43954-loki-series-gets-showrunner-premise-revealed-report.html 00:42:56 - Disney Open to R-Rated Marvel Films: https://www.cbr.com/disney-fox-r-rated-movie-franchises/?fbclid=IwAR3-LKdDCqtNaAfu3GSZuWoo0JljjeHUK-PJrc-rF3C3Rbq_lZTYzNW9Fpo 00:56:12 - Savage Avengers Starring Conan Announced: https://ew.com/books/2019/02/14/conan-savage-avengers-comic/?fbclid=IwAR2FZsAcWJQ0IsaIa54DTUUYfXZcoVZpUZPmnkgPKDaZwncDUXDm_HvzPPs 01:04:00 - Ben Affleck Officially Retires as Batman: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/02/15/ben-affleck-officially-confirms-hes-retired-as-batman/?fbclid=IwAR3nsLSynISgknj0bjD_H9O2NMPnSiS2-rKwSn1TYXT6_PlrSMuvKHGYfeg 01:16:38 - DC Comics Declares 2019 Year of the Villain: https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/13/18223224/batman-who-laughs-year-of-the-villain-dc-comics?fbclid=IwAR0Lw6u2T9nU90y6eBJyzqY-f7UrIhhmojfW2Wqy1EjsS7BFiS6i8enUufs 01:26:29 - Tom Taylor Teasing Possible DC Comics Event: https://www.cbr.com/tom-taylor-teases-dc-death-dceased-hashtag/ 01:35:04 - DC Cancels Second Coming: https://www.comicsbeat.com/second-coming-cancelled/?fbclid=IwAR1wKd7Se_Q8DlD6Ov5tYdJtBDQI4oPYJ5uUXSXi0t2q93ksIbiLqPvOKcw 01:43:19 - DC Delays Batman: Damned #3 and Doomsday Clock #9: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/02/13/dc-delays-doomsday-clock-and-batman-damned/ 01:58:31 - Main Topic: Netflix's Umbrella Academy Episode One Review/Reaction 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

How the Media Impacts Comic Books | The Comics Pals Episode 122

The Pals discuss the official end of the Marvel/Netflix relationship and its aftermath, DC allegedly cutting back its comics line even further, and how the press and media effect the comic book industry! Pals Pulls: Cale - Corto Maltese and the Secret Rose, Shazam #3 Pete - Life is Strange #4 Marco - I am a Hero Omnibus #9 Phil - Shazam #3, Martian Manhunter #3 Sean - Buffy the Vampire slayer #2 News: Netflix/Marvel Partnership Officially Ends, Jeph Loeb Pens Letter to Fans in Response: https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/18/18229501/punisher-jessica-jones-canceled-netflix-marvel?utm_campaign=polygon.social&utm_content=polygon&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3Px6WiHThtB-m_V6BXT8maaa3Ugu4aAKxgjuP7EjMsZkMo_aTYAxKzp_w https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/a-letter-to-marvel-television-fans-from-jeph-loeb?fbclid=IwAR368wfP8sYX_lmLz5nFDI-dof-XNNqRnCCQnxRvyVnGWvrYJ5hgVJeLJgc Captain Marvel Being Review-Bombed on Rotten Tomatoes: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/02/19/captain-marvel-rotten-tomatoes-fake-reviews-sabotage/?fbclid=IwAR32-c7MjswfKhvUD2ISxiuYjKQcfV2IURZBrP1JhU3ZLZVevoynv4WTJxc Kevin Feige Downplays James Gunn's Influence: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/02/22/james-gunns-involvement-marvel-blown-out-of-proportion-kevin-fei/ Hellboy 20th Anniversary Comic to Feature Showdown With Lobster Johnson: https://comicbook.com/comics/2019/02/21/hellboy-vs-lobster-johnson-anniversary-comic/ Dan Didio Tells Retailers DC Will Scale Back Titles in 2019: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/02/21/dan-didio-retailers-dc-cutting-comics/?fbclid=IwAR1gJmIIrK85wU0WYKeSheJtRsW9ZTYDyUJbgjmBYvJcGbphuh72aJhVVxw More Information About Second Coming Cancellation: https://www.newsarama.com/43975-vertigo-s-second-coming-cancellation-explained.html DC Officially Announces DCeased: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/02/18/dc-comics-dceased-tom-taylor/ Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen Getting Solo Series: http://www.multiversitycomics.com/news/lois-lane-jimmy-olsen-ongoing/?fbclid=IwAR2Xvm-ADhWKPgj4XL5vGwmzy8FmL7JyJHPylsiZyjbHWT2vaaLlSqJ423U Kevin Feige Finally Comments on Black Widow R-Rating: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/02/22/black-widow-r-rating-kevin-feige/ Gwyneth Paltrow Retiring From Pepper Potts Role: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/02/19/gwyneth-paltrow-retires-marvel-cinematic-universe-pepper-potts/?fbclid=IwAR0kHy0KdiSRPozzil7EezOCpY1lPk1dqTx4eKqz5p2LiOuR5KaSv9UsiCI Devil's Due Publishing Comic Based on Alexandria Ocasio Cortez: https://www.cbr.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-comic-book/?fbclid=IwAR0U3LhAQfStSK2oNxG94l18lMiWOaqktEpnO3o1SyN3kfZ_JFZDB13QSTM Main Topic: How Does Media Coverage of Comics Impact the Industry? Comics are like any other form of entertainment in that there's an entire network of media devoted to covering them, but does the media help the industry? We'll discuss how we started following the industry outside of just reading comics, the value (or lack thereof) of comic book reviews, and how the media shapes the conversation around comics. 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: Higher, Further, Faster, More | The Comics Pals Book Club

Captain Marvel is set to take center stage this Spring with her own movie and a major role in Avengers: Endgame! In honor of Carol Danvers, we chose to read Kelly Sue Deconnick's 2014 run with the character for our latest book club!

Heroes in Crisis #6 Review & Dark Phoenix Trailer Reactions | The Comics Pals Episode 123

This week, the Pals talk about the Dark Phoenix trailer that has convinced the world this movie will be bad, discuss the abrupt end of DC's exclusive partnership with Walmart, review Heroes in Crisis #6 and more! 00:39:24 - Rotten Tomatoes Removes Anticipation Meter 01:09:08 - Marvel & Serial Box Partner 01:16:04 - DC Ends Walmart Exclusive Deal 01:20:23 - DC Publishing Line Cuts Update 01:40:47 - Main Topic 00:05:34 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Ronin Island #1, Astro Hustle #1 Pete - Doomsday Clock #9 Cale - Ronin Island #1, Black Hammer '45 #1 Phil - Green Lantern 5, Doomsday Clock 9, Wildstorm Vol 3 Sean - Doomsday Clock #9 News: 00:18:10 - Second Dark Phoenix Trailer Drops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKae08TUnCE 00:33:29 - Spider-Man: Far From Home and Black Panther Win Oscars: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/02/24/oscars-spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-wins-best-animated-feature-film/ 00:39:24 - Rotten Tomatoes Makes Changes as a Result of Troll Attack on Captain Marvel Anticipation Score: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/02/26/captain-marvel-rotten-tomatoes-anticipation-ranking-removed/?fbclid=IwAR1Tbc_mRxY4F-QykrttuLLg25DYZcU0nAUetDj6fSmNNtV6rLGHp-h8mzU 01:09:08 -Marvel and Serial Box Team Up for Unique Storytelling Method: https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/28/18244457/serial-box-marvel-comics-stories-audio-thor-black-widow-panther-jessica-jones-widow-superheroes?fbclid=IwAR37GFhjW7XM8_4Cwo_JoZv65Il4OiuvcxNJwkPFStb-QezLczo7PCI4i4I 01:16:04 - DC Ending Exclusivity of Walmart Specials: https://www.cbr.com/dc-walmart-comics-reportedly-ending/?fbclid=IwAR2GStWAA0X_QajR8d5LudP0otWXOY9ECB16z10kEyNugg-uB0H5LYLwhEA 01:20:23 - More on DC Trimming 10-15% of its Publishing Line, Future of DC Collected Editions: https://www.newsarama.com/44083-dc-rethinking-collected-edition-program-mulling-print-exclusive-content.html Main Topic: 01:40:47 - Heroes in Crisis #6 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/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Doomsday Clock #9 Review | The Comics Pals Episode 124

This week, the Pals take another look at Heroes in Crisis to see what clues they've missed, talk the big news surrounding James Gunn's Suicide Squad and Idris Elba taking on the role of Deadshot, and we analyze the latest issue of Doomsday Clock! Pals Pulls: Cale - Infinite dark Vol 1 Sean - Magnificent Ms Marvel #1 News: 00:21:12 - Captain Marvel Projected to Make Huge Money This Weekend: https://www.newsarama.com/44233-captain-marvel-s-thursday-u-s-box-office-almost-double-wonder-woman-s.html 00:24:59 - Mike Deodato to Leave Marvel After 24 Years: https://www.cbr.com/mike-deodato-marvel-departure/?fbclid=IwAR2Jl-osEtx6rHa7hdxzDeCTJuJFWfNPXdaZH2iv7X14Pjs174bfMyKXXfA 00:34:53 - Mike Deodato's First Post-Marvel Book Announced: https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/03/exclusive-jeff-lemire-mike-deodato-jr-unleash-bers.html?fbclid=IwAR0V7lsgXIyg_cxJOeYjJxft0EArJG0pQ-Erg1VDESqB3GVWvAV7lRiR9Pw 00:59:04 - Suicide Squad 2 News Blowout: http://collider.com/suicide-squad-2-new-characters/?__twitter_impression=true&fbclid=IwAR3x8a3IiLzTP27-vhNtRzlBlu7zSE75RYWm0kNf_dDYshXBsvzAhMK6Q5s#images 00:59:04 - Arrow to End With Season 8: https://www.polygon.com/tv/2019/3/6/18254025/arrow-season-8-series-finale-stephen-amell-video?fbclid=IwAR2OWnLZ0bVJK7fjhVYVlQ73roNncvJZUB0TLkpPaSorQkSMzsFvLG3_4LY 01:11:14 - Main Topic: Doomsday Clock #9 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/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Captain Marvel Review | The Comics Pals

Captain Marvel finally makes her debut on the big screen! Does Carol Danvers soar in her first outing? Listen to our review of the film to find out our thoughts! 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

EA Bails on E3 2019 | The Video Game Pals Episode 97

On this week’s show, the Pals recoil at the sight of live action Sonic the Hedgehog, discuss Anthem’s post-launch troubles and discuss the future of E3 now that Song and EA have both pulled out of the show. 1:21 -RQOFTW -Da News: 25:18 - Live Action Sonic has been revealed and it’s proof that humanity was a mistake: 37:47 - https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/4/18250720/sonic-the-hedgehog-live-action-movie-leak https://twitter.com/TomRMarks/status/1102794786904264704/photo/1 41:28 - Rumors of a Nintendo Switch VR device are real in the form of a LABO Kit: https://www.lootpots.com/articles/nintendo-announce-cardboard-vr-labo-kit-for-the-nintendo-switch-07032019/ 41:28 - Anthem’s troubles keep coming as player’s reported that the game was crashing or even “bricking” their PS4s this week: https://kotaku.com/anthem-players-say-the-game-is-shutting-down-and-even-s-1833039161/ https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/6/18254097/anthem-ps4-crash-bug-fix-patch-bioware 1:06:00 - Diablo and other classic Blizzard Games come to GOG: https://twitter.com/Nibellion/status/1103658539472617472 1:10:23 - Dark Souls creator “would love” to make a battle royale: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/08/dark-souls-creator-would-love-to-try-making-a-battle-royale-game 1:15:2 - EA Pulls out of E3: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/07/ea-no-keynote-at-e3/ 1:19:45 - Main Topic: What is E3 2019 going to look like? Outro Music: "Swanky Ballroom Party For Sophisticated People" by Adhesive Wombat - @adhesivewombat The Video Game Pals is The Pals Network's weekly video game podcast where we talk about video games, the news and how it all makes us feel. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Thompson: twitter.com/RelicVampire Andy: twitter.com/tiger_millions