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Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
This week, Marco and Sean tackle all the biggest news of the week, including the Swamp Thing cancellation (RIP), the rumored closing of Vertigo, and much more! We also review the first two episodes of Swamp Thing. 00:05:27 - Listener Mail 00:11:40 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Gogor #2 by Ken Garing, Image Sean - Event Leviathan #1 News: 00:23:36 - Updates on the Joshua Luna/Image Situation: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/06/03/image-partner-on-joshua-luna-crying-racism-is-classless-unfounded/ https://www.comicsbeat.com/joshua-luna-americanizasian-image-comics/ 00:42:41 - Both Happy and Deadly Class Cancelled at SyFy: https://deadline.com/2019/06/happy-deadly-class-canceled-syfy-1202627244/?fbclid=IwAR2v9ITcIFVRQ6Y_Us4hldz3HtCG7rEs0H4CfxF2mohM46fRj_4SS2Y6d-4 00:47:00 - DC Comics Rumored to be Closing Vertigo: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/06/04/after-twenty-six-years-dc-comics-rumoured-to-close-vertigo/?fbclid=IwAR2poVdE-KhV0AajWMXu20nZz70VsK9kLy6NkOC2oyR2-tF5FdM8N47codM 00:57:09 - Paste Magazine Closing Comics Section: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/06/06/paste-magazine-to-close-comics-section-at-end-of-june/?fbclid=IwAR1FmPn4bTFmB6_3OsvMj3QUwdQgQ21z3g0ItU1Q6zvawA6hYbX4GD00h_c 01:02:17 - X-Men: The Animated Series Creative Teams Wants to Continue Show: https://www.cbr.com/x-men-animated-series-team-approach-disney/?fbclid=IwAR2c7TAyeu2gtQ0lfxNO8zUr0Z0p6n6SSN7hQNf-GZesb8EFmrgNaVwZYUk 01:08:36 - Swamp Thing Cancelled: https://www.cbr.com/swamp-thing-cancellation-north-carolina-accounting-error/?fbclid=IwAR2v9ITcIFVRQ6Y_Us4hldz3HtCG7rEs0H4CfxF2mohM46fRj_4SS2Y6d-4 WarnerMedia Likely to Launch Streaming Service, Leaving DC Universe App in Limbo: https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/warnermedia-streaming-service-pricing-bundle-hbo-cinemax-1203235027/?fbclid=IwAR1CdlMuLVlTrFFMdEozNimdsBsPyX2FJFRrZc3-abCtSfIWiBWwMdSgZro https://www.newsarama.com/45474-dc-universe-streaming-service-being-reevaluated-by-at-t-warner-media-report.html?fbclid=IwAR030t1x94MYJv7K3HeNdFrA_pxxpuBa0nHqIDIxoKjqO7hl6vpLXizVUME 01:21:03 Main Topic: Swamp Thing Episode 1 & 2 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 Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
This week, the Pals discuss the controversy surrounding Chelsea Cain's Man-Eaters book, the original plans for DC Universe's Swamp Thing, where Tom King's Batman story will go next, and we review Event Leviathan #1! 00:01:53 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Little Bird #4, Last Stop on Red Line #2 Cale - Go Go Power Rangers: Forever Rangers #1, Usagi Yojimbo #1 Sean - Batman #73 News: 00:10:00 - Chelsea Cain Under Fire for Man-Eaters: https://www.comicsbeat.com/chelsea-cain-twitter-man-eaters/?fbclid=IwAR1cpiz-5vpavhFiFBbNcQdLEzCWgXgCuVzflaDb2qc4J0gAtIiFKg0Lpa8 00:35:39 - Rob Liefeld has Meltdown on Twitter: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/06/11/rob-liefeld-quits-twitter-following-dc-tweet-controversy/?fbclid=IwAR26I1y8QfWzcxuptxhYZY-OwkQRZ4qr60QQrXEXpzjh8m-R3erRzWQAbrs 00:42:35 - Swamp Thing Originally Planned as 3 Season Arc: https://www.cbr.com/swamp-thing-three-season-arc-justice-league-dark/?fbclid=IwAR2x-S2rudHUyiqjIyBnnHwfQLihXL7YsDHs-i7_1Y6tsn_9FGz02kjbNoc 00:45:00 - Harley Quinn/Poison Ivy and Wally West Series Spinning out of Heroes in Crisis: https://www.cbr.com/exclusive-harley-quinn-poison-ivy-series-heroes-in-crisis-spinoff/?fbclid=IwAR0CTE1a3G37mBPwqVM7Ro5uWzUWXXldkY_3GKCVYxOsGuDBVzhZfaLCoTk https://www.cbr.com/flash-forward-wally-west-heroes-in-crisis-spinoff/?fbclid=IwAR1FR7uP9Z1VVddpATk9jKBlBMmgBIRjtiW-R_lWa9U32WLycZP3PgJD_lo 00:50:45 - Tom King Speaks on Leaving Main Batman Book, Teases Phantasm for Bat/Cat: https://www.newsarama.com/45591-tom-king-has-a-secret-tv-project-and-it-changed-his-batman-plans.html?fbclid=IwAR3XKpBvInBnzpeUAswiZEohhX6lYZu9trOrJJXGq__o1wKoceG0oLucQIY https://www.superherohype.com/comics/453089-phantasm-will-appear-in-tom-kings-batman-catwoman-series?fbclid=IwAR39XnjUxJTuVQYEkxtFjpXn7YgfjSyNP9bGBN3zOWiIfm-U98QQxtsIzIg Main Topic: 01:02:56 - Event Leviathan #1 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 Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
The Pals share their thoughts on J.J. Abrams & son working on a Spider-Man comic, Marvel Studios re-releasing Avengers: Endgame, the end of Vertigo Comics, and much more! 00:21:39 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Starjammers Trade Pete - Martian Manhunter #6, Life is Strange #6 Sean - Action Comics #1012, Floppy Cop #3 News: 00:33:40 - Marvel Announces Spider-Man Comic by J.J. Abrams and Son Harry https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/06/20/marvel-announces-j-j-abrams-spider-man-comic-series/?fbclid=IwAR0yOby-OtyMSNdLyhWGxqnEydAdjNyOs_9sHNBdma_rQIKU4W5mDeukLbA 00:55:07 - Marvel Studios to Re-Release Avengers: Endgame with New Footage: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/06/19/avengers-endgame-re-release-footage-length/ 01:04:34 - Kevin Feige Talks First LGBT Character in Universe: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/06/21/avengers-endgame-gay-character-lgbt-representation-mcu-kevin-feige/ 01:13:51 - New Digital Comics Reading Platform, Graphite Comics, Launches: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/11/business/like-comic-books-this-platform-picks-titles-for-you.html?fbclid=IwAR1vKysL265I_liRjp9_15eRaBA_C2NUlM2GPwgfN8EXRxNAH2YLoKEprq8 https://www.graphitecomics.com/ 01:25:17 - New Publisher A Wave Blue World Announces Unique Distribution Plan: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/a-wave-blue-world-unveils-new-comic-book-publishing-distribution-model-1219209?fbclid=IwAR2XH1kFva1g7zen_6r-kTqJRCvlaBIPB24tKokJImABNSdUU9itGuHKp_o 01:38:00 - Batman to get a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/06/21/batman-to-get-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/ 01:47:20 - Main Topic: R.I.P. Vertigo. DC is restructuring their publishing lineup (again), shuttering all their standing imprints with the exception of the 'pop ups' like Young Animal. This includes the legendary Vertigo Comics. We'll discuss why this is happening, the legacy of Vertigo, and what this means for the future of some of DC's books. https://www.newsarama.com/45716-dc-elminating-all-imprints-including-vertigo-zoom-ink-shifting-organizational-approach-to-age-labels.html?fbclid=IwAR0QmQO1mNNS7cVvTG4sBO8u2nSIfCa_uJUmhCePG-lRFFe3twrN0PM2QYk https://www.polygon.com/2019/6/21/18700918/dc-comics-vertigo-shutting-down-black-label?fbclid=IwAR3i5Zs1OsgUmXi1tNHVSJkZPu82_D5P0U-55shywWY6Gx7pkQPOCnfC_00 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
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Just ahead of Spider-Man's next outing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Spider-Man: Far From Home this July, we're taking a look at one of the web-slingers encounters with Mysterio in Webspinners: Tales of Spider-Man! 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
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
On this week's show Pete and Phil dive into the controversy surrounding Oni Press, discuss their hopes for a Spiderverse sequel and discuss the age old question: Marvel vs. DC! PLUS: We read Rob Liefeld's twitter again! -Pals Pulls -Da News: -Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Sequel "Definitely" Happening: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-sequel-definitely/1100-6467994/ -RQOFTW: What Should these Sequels look like/ Which Spider-Man would you most want to see? -Dark Phoenix Already Being Pulled from Theaters: https://www.cbr.com/dark-phoenix-already-pulled-from-theaters-three-weeks/ -Joe Hill is writing and overseeing a new line of DC horror comics: https://ew.com/books/2019/06/26/joe-hill-dc-comics-hill-house/ -Oni Press Accused of Shutting Out Marginalized Employees: https://www.thedailybeast.com/ex-staffers-accuse-inclusive-comics-publisher-oni-press-of-discrimination-it-feels-targeted -THIS WEEK ON ROB LIEFELD’S TWITTER: https://twitter.com/robertliefeld/status/1143547781367377920?s=19 -BOOM!, COMICHUB TO COLLABORATE ON CONSUMER MARKETING PROGRAM FOR 'ONCE AND FUTURE': https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/43489/boom-comichub-collaborate-consumer-marketing-program-once-future Main Topic: What something you love about DC Comics that Marvel don't have and vice versa? https://www.reddit.com/r/comicbooks/comments/c6xpb1/what_something_you_love_about_dc_comics_that/ Thumbnail art courtesy of: https://www.deviantart.com/camw1n/art/Marvel-Vs-DC-Theatrical-Poster-724894424 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
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
We're talking Sandman on Netflix, the surprise end of The Walking Dead comic with issue 193, and much more on episode 141 of The Comics Pals! Pals Pulls: Pete - Event Leviathan #2, Second Coming #1 Phil - Green Lantern Volume 1 HC Sean - Event Leviathan #2, Second Coming #1 News: Sandman TV Series Headed to Netflix: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/sandman-tv-series-neil-gaiman-david-goyer-a-go-at-netflix-1220761?fbclid=IwAR1HScXT2N1mOcvuhknHcp0crQEyw83pImuA2xWRthMpCsgmQ2buJeQqyDw https://www.cbr.com/netflix-sandman-officially-ordered-episode-count-revealed-neil-gaiman/?fbclid=IwAR0Wzvbk08xOt8ixUBgwlkOr2N9piiHNCe25CMvPrXTtj4nAsRda4ov8v4s Sina Grace Recounts Negative Experience Writing Iceman: https://io9.gizmodo.com/comics-writer-sina-grace-talks-the-lack-of-support-he-r-1835973365?fbclid=IwAR208NfKNfq3h6WPdHzCzXyNGfH0JpC8-SO6Gwjq7RvJOTpXnfKQZzy8tPU George Perez Speaks on Clash With DC Over New 52 Superman Run: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/06/29/superman-george-perez-new-52-dc-comics-they-made-me-not-care-corporate-comics/?fbclid=IwAR1Hbn4SP4zRhoIW-y8e81VMk2vneDNMJY0KiHhY1ZTocYRah4Vq87yGl-g Main Topic: The Walking Dead Comes to an End: https://www.newsarama.com/45841-the-walking-dead-193-spoilers.html?fbclid=IwAR0mb3HFWZZ_kwrvugRXPYEobWrpPszm31oZwsTDvzVB5em995fN45jZ1f8 In an unannounced shock, Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead has ended with this week's 193rd issue. We talk about the overwhelming success of the book and its effect on the comic book industry and the film/television industry, why Kirkman and Image may have decided to end the series, and what (if anything) will fill the void it'll leave behind. 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
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Your friendly neighborhood Comics Pals are swinging in with a review of Spider-Man: Far From Home! Does the epilogue to the Infinity Saga of the MCU stick the landing? Listen to our review and 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 Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Crowded and Test writer Christopher Sebela returns this week to talk about his latest releases, speaks on whether or not ghosts are real, and much, much more. PLUS: We review Event Leviathan #2 00:01:35 - Chris Sebela Interview FOLLOW CHRIS: http://www.christophersebela.com/ https://twitter.com/xtop 01:54:44 - Pals Pulls: Pete - Spider-Man: Life Story #5 Phil - Jimmy Olsen #1 Sean - Uncanny X-Men 22 News: 01:28:41 - Dark Phoenix Bombed REALLY Hard: https://www.cbr.com/dark-phoenix-bomb-harder-fantastic-four/?fbclid=IwAR0b2qQSzxXEkYedlwD1XsuK_pc7BxChEGNL1F5kY0fxrduabO0xdIVX9so 01:36:05 - Marvel Announces Fantastic Four: Grand Design: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/07/09/fantastic-four-grand-design-marvel-tom-scioli/?fbclid=IwAR0xBDqYOtYgukCzaFYijjT9X5CiYo7bB6EPmPqlG3xHySf3LplDieoSXCk 01:44:36 - Paper Girls Series Coming to Amazon: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/07/12/paper-girls-ordered-to-series-by-amazon-studios/?fbclid=IwAR31f0XctWKCIYo5UVj2hP0RmyUJXUaQWW4XMkCK5sTXuKXuL3VJmqXOi00 J01:49:52 - Joker Movie Director Claims Film Will Anger Fans: https://www.cbr.com/joker-movie-anger-comic-book-fans/?fbclid=IwAR3AMT4rUw19Q1W4Fpw8TeVez9EFxVBTNcGXVJsQW_oJhnOg6poVn5f4tcg Main Topic: Event Leviathan #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 Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
On this packed episode, Pete and Sean talk Alan Moore's retirement from comics, the Eisners, and all the big news from the first two days of San Diego Comic Con! 00:15:52 - Listener Mail 00:31:16 - Pals Pulls: Pete - Life is Strange #7 Sean - Batman: Curse of the White Knight #1, House of X #1 News: 00:41:49 - Alan Moore has Retired From Comics: https://screenrant.com/alan-moore-retiring-writing-comic-books/?fbclid=IwAR2nFSCwg3xB5YTvv6NzZ0yZEhHg5YWSr6KJxK7uccjrBQUDdqnU0-eYHgE https://www.cbr.com/alan-moore-parting-shot-comicsgate/ 00:53:17 - Taika Waititi Set to Direct Thor 4: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/taika-waititi-direct-thor-4-1224464?fbclid=IwAR3n2_uNZ52864FxSqqisvd5MWR8UOSQdD-hGnuc_W7O0F1kpieh9Aqwk2c 00:59:02 - New Birds of Prey Comic Announced: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/07/17/birds-of-prey-harley-quinn-dc-series-new-brian-azzarello/?fbclid=IwAR3n2_uNZ52864FxSqqisvd5MWR8UOSQdD-hGnuc_W7O0F1kpieh9Aqwk2c 01:01:22 - Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch Teaming for Batman Maxi: https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-batman-grave-ellis-hitch/?fbclid=IwAR2MdTz0aw6GyyDUvw3UpTyhMhBx4BcG73eS1LZNnmBUigbAtEGOua0qaYU 01:06:33 - Eisner Award 2019 Winners: https://io9.gizmodo.com/here-are-your-2019-eisner-awards-winners-1836392844?fbclid=IwAR0INLTDJ9Ay-RjvRv7sKSJ9g_dMZMcd8L1RtCT7K-fEGOcKlxploMs2OtY https://www.cbr.com/king-gerads-react-heroes-in-crisis-backlash/ Main Topic: San-Diego Comic Con News Coverage! 01:19:53 - Marvel Teasing 2099 Return: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/07/19/marvel-comics-2099-tease/ 01:24:18 -Amazing Spider-Man: Full Circle Announced: https://www.newsarama.com/46065-amazing-spider-man-full-circle-sends-spidey-across-the-globe-with-all-star-creators.html Mary Jane to Star in New Ongoing Series: https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-amazing-mary-jane/ 01:32:25 - New Doctor Doom Ongoing Announced: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/07/19/marvel-doctor-doom-series-chris-cantwell-halt-and-catch-fire-/ 01:39:05 - Marvel Teases Follow-Up to Annihilation Event: https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-annihilation-teaser-sdcc-2019/ 01:41:05 - Snyder, Soule and Camuncoli Team for Undiscovered Country: https://www.newsarama.com/46141-snyder-soule-camuncoli-unveil-their-undiscovered-country-at-image.html 01:45:41 - DC's Meet the Publishers Panel: https://www.cbr.com/sdcc-dan-didio-jim-lee-dc-universe-batman-superman/ https://www.newsarama.com/46144-dc-adds-fourth-imprint.html https://www.newsarama.com/46103-dc-co-publisher-expresses-frustration-with-popular-facsimile-editions.html https://www.newsarama.com/44923-doomsday-clock-11-pushed-back-3-months.html 02:04:57 - Jeff Lemire Working on Joker, Question Titles for DC: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/07/12/dc-black-announces-new-joker-the-question-comics-from-jeff-lemir/ 02:08:28 - DC Announces Tales from the Multiverse: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/07/15/dc-comics-tales-from-the-dark-multiverse-twisted-terrifying-one-shots-batman-superman/ 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
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
We cover all the huge news coming out of SDCC 2019, including the announcement of Strange Adventures by Tom King, Mitch Gerads and Doc Shaner, and all the massive announcements coming out of Marvel's Hall H panel! BLADE IS BACK! PLUS, On this jam-packed week, we spun out two special addendum episodes of The Comics Pals: -Check out our interview with Phillip Sevy: https://soundcloud.com/thecomicspals/phil-sevy-interview-the-comics-pals-episode-144-addendum -And our review of House of X #1: https://soundcloud.com/thecomicspals/house-of-x-1-review-the-comics-pals-episode-144-addendum 00:07:27 - Pals Pulls: Pete: Powers of X #1, Life is Strange #7 Marco: Manor Black #1, Paper Girls #30 Phil: Green Lantern Annual #1 Sean: Powers of X #1, American Carnage #9 News: 00:17:30 - New Watchmen Trailer Drops, Damen Lindelof Sparks Controversy: https://www.youtube.com/watch… https://www.newsarama.com/46261-hbo-s-watchmen-is-happening… 00:37:29 - Tom King and Mitch Gerad's Newest Work Revealed: https://comicbook.com/…/strange-adventures-tom-king-mitch-g… 00:43:38 - Marvel's X-Men Comic Lineup Revealed, Hickman Comments on What's After X-Men for him: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/…/marvel-rolls-six-new-co… 01:00:47 - https://www.bleedingcool.com/…/jonathan-hickman-says-only…/… Main Topic: 01:13:50 - Marvel's Hall H Panel at San Diego Comic Con! https://comicbook.com/…/marvel-studios-sdcc-comic-con-hall…/ https://comicbook.com/…/marvel-studios-boss-reveals-grand-…/ Chinese Fans Accuse Shang Chi Casting as Racist: https://www.newsarama.com/46227-some-chinese-fans-have-misg… 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