The Comics Pals

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 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 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 14: Video Game Pals

This week the Pals have video games on the brain(Nothing new for Pete.)! They dig deep into the annals of comic book video game adaptations to learn that the Spider-Man Cartoon Maker is the best video game of all time. Plus: A surprise visit from Grant Morrison! Random Question of the Week: What comic book creator/character have we been influenced by the most? News: The Flash film is getting a page one rewrite: http://www.superherohype.com/…/389585-the-flash-script-to-g… David Ayer wished he would've made the Joker the main villain in Suicide Squad. Just like the rest of us. http://www.ign.com/…/suicide-squad-director-david-ayer-wish… Claudio Sanchez is returning to comics! http://www.cbr.com/exclusive-claudio-sanchezs-amory-wars-…/… Eddie Brock is returning to the Venom suit! http://www.ign.com/…/original-venom-eddie-brock-returns-in-… Donald's first move in office is to cut funding to the arts. https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/cutting-the-nea-is-first…/… James Cameron and Tim Miller are getting back into the Terminator franchise! http://www.superherohype.com/…/389259-james-cameron-and-tim… The New York Times has dropped Comics and Graphic Novels from its Best Seller lists. http://www.ign.com/…/new-york-times-drops-comics-from-bests… New Avengers game is announced from Square Enix! http://www.superherohype.com/…/389611-new-avengers-video-ga… Injustice 2- The Injustice-ing! http://www.ign.com/…/dcs-injustice-2-prequel-comic-gets-a-r… Main Topic of the Show: Comic Book Video Games! Which are our favorite games, and which comic book character reigns supreme in the video game world? Plugs: Check our facebook for the various indie shout outs we made! 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 (FINALLY) Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow Marco: https://twitter.com/WoeisMarco_ Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgholliday

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 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

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 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 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 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