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Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
On episode 180 of THE COMICS PALS, we talk about how Wolverine ALMOST looked and who the best dressed X-Men are, more of the comics industry's response to the coronavirus, and we discuss the ComicHub controversy and whether anything can save comics. 5:20- X-Men Looks - Pirate costumes are from artist Cole Marchetti- @cole_chetti on IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2aGDTyjNvH/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet 21:28 - What We're Reading News: 35:10- Diamond Says it Can't Pay Vendors: https://comicbook.com/comics/2020/03/31/diamond-comics-not-paying-vendors-coronavirus-marvel-dc/ 43:30- DC's Controversial Response to Coronavirus: https://www.newsarama.com/49628-dc-s-weekly-comics-to-continue-digitally-during-diamond-stoppage.html https://www.newsarama.com/49654-dc-changes-digital-plans-only-releasing-collections-digital-first-titles-this-week.html https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-retailer-concern-coronavirus/ 1:09:17- Marvel Putting Work on 1/3'd of May/June Titles on Hold: https://www.newsarama.com/49708-marvel-comics-pausing-work-release-of-one-third-of-its-publishing-line.html 1:15:33- Main Topic: Stu Colson's idea to save the comics industry via ComicHub was met with high praise from the industry at large; except for the retailers themselves. We'll discuss how this morale-boosting concept that seemed poised to save comics came crashing down, and whether retailers shot themselves in the foot, or saw beyond rose colored glasses to see an idea that would only hasten their fall. https://bleedingcool.com/comics/today-the-comic-shops-direct-market-was-saved/ https://www.newsarama.com/49692-comichub-temporary-distribution-system-isn-t-going-forward.html Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT 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
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
This week on Episode 181 of THE COMICS PALS, we talk Todd Mcfarlane's thoughts on the state of comics, we read an excerpt of Uncanny X-Force #1 by Rick Remender, and we discuss how events like Comic Con and will change post Coronavirus. News: 00:24:22 - Todd McFarlane Wants the Comics Industry to Unite: https://www.newsarama.com/49766-todd-mcfarlane-calls-for-unity-crossovers-digital-to-combat-coronavirus-comics-downturn.html https://comicbook.com/comics/2020/04/10/todd-mcfarlane-spawn-kickstarter-passes-one-million/ 00:51:37 - Diamond Announces Payment Plan for Publishers: https://www.newsarama.com/49718-diamond-to-restart-partial-payments-to-publishers.html https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-comic-distributors-ship-retailers-home-addresses/ 01:00:53 - Kevin Conroy Reads new Batman: The Animated Series Spin-off Comic on IG Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAKs20H3hMM 01:06:15 - The Comics Pals Read an Excerpt From Uncanny X-Force #1 01:13:12 - Netflix to Make Sweet Tooth Series: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/2020/04/09/netflix-orders-robert-downey-jrs-sweet-tooth-to-series-based-on-/?fbclid=IwAR33RxXnx8ap8n-IWL4FiqxMsWu_iaXRqfkTXGN_ckew49Jncm9Fu8wO57U 01:22:43 - Quentin Tarantino Wanted to Make Luke Cage Film: https://comicbook.com/movies/2020/04/05/quentin-tarantino-marvel-luke-cage-movie/ 01:36:08 - Dan DiDio Breaks Silence Post DC Firing, Talks Biggest Regret: https://www.newsarama.com/49784-dan-didio-s-biggest-dc-regret-is-not-spending-enough-time-developing-the-new-52.html 01:57:28 - Reedpop Executive Discusses Future of Company: https://comicbook.com/comics/2020/04/10/mike-armstrong-discusses-the-impact-of-coronavirus-on-reedpop-an/ 02:01:22 - Main Topic: How will geek culture change post Coronavirus? Geeks and geek culture took over the entertainment industry over the last ten years and redefined 'cool' in America. Events like NYCC and SDCC receive as much buzz and coverage as anything else, and movies based on comics routinely dominate the box office. The Coronavirus has forced us all into temporary self-quarantine, but what happens when this pandemic ends? How will geek culture be impacted by our newfound fear of physical closeness when so many of the ways we celebrate our mutual love for the nerdy involve massive group gatherings? We'll discuss all this and more in our main topic. Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT 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
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
On episode 182 of The (Great Lakes) Comics Pals, we discuss J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot taking on Justice League Dark for HBO Max, read YOUR messages from Discord, and discuss DC's new partnership to publish new comics next week! 00:09:04 - Listener Questions News: 00:38:45 - J.J. Abrams to Produce Justice League Dark for HBO Max: https://www.newsarama.com/49861-jj-abrams-developing-justice-league-dark-tv-series-for-hbo-max.html 00:49:54 - Boom Inks First Look Deal With Netflix: https://www.newsarama.com/49806-boom-studios-signs-first-look-deal-with-netflix.html 00:56:10 - Booktrade Sales of Comics Remain Strong: https://www.newsarama.com/49796-new-comic-sales-up-in-bookstores-during-coronavirus-even-with-direct-market-shuttered.html 01:01:20 - New Comic 'Friday' by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martin and Munsta Vincente Available on Panel Syndicate: http://panelsyndicate.com/ 01:07:25 - Donny Cates Paying off Pull Lists at Local Comic Shops: https://www.newsarama.com/49827-donny-cates-buys-an-entire-comic-retailer-s-pull-list.html 01:13:47 - Diamond Planning to Restart Distribution of Comics in May: https://www.newsarama.com/49864-official-diamond-targeting-mid-to-late-may-to-restart-distribution.html DC Plans to Release New Comics Starting April 28th: https://www.newsarama.com/49869-dc-to-start-publishing-new-comics-april- 28.html?fbclid=IwAR0SXCBVUmAIS6oOKaUOTyz9qdmBC070MLEPsTctIVlKL5w5KLylhuT1WTM https://www.newsarama.com/49871-diamond-responds-to-dc-s-plan-to-ship-new-comics.html?fbclid=IwAR2JVi0ecnIVT1Q_bZuldLFtc21Puqaam-ShfLXpqgv3QSL4JJgZf7qgle0 01:26:27 - Main Topic: DC's Plans for Publishing New Comics Revealed: https://comicbook.com/dc/2020/04/17/dcs-new-comic-book-distributors-are-midtown-comics-and-dcbs/ https://www.newsarama.com/49873-inside-dc-s-new-print-distribution-pla-and-the-new-distributors-involved.html https://www.newsarama.com/49879-initial-retailer-reaction-to-dc-distribution-plan-is-mixed.html Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT 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
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
What are the five best comic films of all time? We're answering that, updating info on Diamond VS DC Comics, and discussing Superman's history in comics and his importance to our world! News: 00:26:57 - Forbidden Planet Needs Your Help to Stay Open: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/nyc-comic-shop-forbidden-planet-launches-gofundme-to-stay-open-a/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-forbidden-planet-nyc-survive 00:49:19 - Heavy Metal Launching Creator-Owned Comic Imprint 'Virus': https://www.newsarama.com/49963-heavy-metal-launches-creator-owned-comic-imprint-virus.html 01:00:54 - Venom 2 Title and New Release Date Revealed: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/venom-2-teaser-released-tom-hardy-logo-reveal/ 01:14:05 - DC and Diamond's Cold War and More Industry Updates: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-distributed-diamond-ucs-lunar/ https://www.newsarama.com/49888-diamond-refutes-dc-s-notice-to-retailers-about-canceled-orders.html https://bleedingcool.com/comics/no-publisher-but-dc-comics-has-approached-midtown-ucs-distributors/ 01:49:13 - Main Topic: Character Spotlight on Superman! Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT 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
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Come sit by the fire with us for our latest book club and read the bloody tale of Marvel's most stabby team, the Uncanny X-Force! Rick Remender and crew deliver an epic Mutant saga that features incredible art, big, brutal action and deep philosophical questions about what happens to those who do the worst for the greater good. Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT 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
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
On episode 184 of The Comics Pals, we debate which live action Spider-Man movie is the best, read listener mail that leads to another debate, this time about how well Man of Steel showcases Superman's humanity. We also dive into all the big news of the week, including Diamond announcing a return date for distributing comics, how television shows might change post coronavirus, and we take a look back at Avengers: Endgame one year later and reflect on its impact. 00:21:27 - Listener Mail: News: 00:38:32 - Diamond to Resume Shipping Comics on May 20th, Marvel Announces New Comics Hitting Stores the 27th: https://www.polygon.com/comics/2020/4/28/21240351/new-marvel-dc-image-comics-may-20-diamond-comic-distributors?fbclid=IwAR1LUpABQye2ff_smSCMrG6ZsxSX5q5Hsf-0h8nVgSgeb9yPripUbJBk9aE https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/marvel-comics-to-resume-wednesday-releases-for-new-comics-and-collections-starting-may-27?fbclid=IwAR1-T1GaHY6Vj_P3hbS5aCC2uCt1rWsLMuZ3ZeCzj2k8zNfXxbEmjx2iUtA 00:45:23 - Steve Geppi Does Livestream Interview, Answers Retailer Questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgN-JmPP0aM&fbclid=IwAR0eMQpXCA_vMz2k1o-MWfbtCnoh8mogmThsUBeFctPGN0juMhv6DewVBjo 01:13:40 - New Publisher Allegiance Arts & Entertainment to Launch Comics Line in 70% of Walmart Stores: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/45667/comic-displays-going-over-3-000-walmart-stores-next-tuesday?fbclid=IwAR1FimVsuMdNm25wmJYGhlB1yrGrXjvGanpw4thgnaYY2RYpJoz8Z9RFKt4 01:27:33 - Arrowverse Producers Rethinking Shows for Post Covid-19 World: https://www.newsarama.com/50051-arrow-verse-riverdale-more-rethinking-love-scenes-fight-scenes-in-post-covid-19-reality-of-filming.html 01:44:15 - The Legacy of Avengers: Endgame One Year Later: Avengers: Endgame is one year old now, and will remain the last film released by Marvel for a few more months than intended due to the Coronavirus. It served as the cap on 22 films and 11 years worth of storytelling, and has the distinction of being the highest grossing film of all time. We take a look back at this groundbreaking movie, share our thoughts about its legacy and discuss new information about how it could have been a different film altogether. Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT 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
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
On episode 185 of The Comics Pals (of America!) we discuss the latest updates in the comics industry as Diamond marches toward reinstating distribution, analyze the list of actions comics retailers believe will save the industry, and we play Phil's newest game, Comics Clues! 00:03:46 - Listener Mail News: 00:20:56 - Diamond Says May 20th Orders Stronger than Anticipated: https://www.newsarama.com/50106-may-20-orders-better-than-we-thought-says-diamond-owner.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDQ6tqHfd6o&feature=emb_logo 00:41:14 - https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-book-retailers-plans-to-fix-the-direct-market-when-it-returns/ 01:09:29 -Lunar Likely to Distribute Books for non-DC Publishers: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/lunar-to-distribute-non-diamond-comics-publishers-in-the-future/ 01:20:28 - New Mutants WAS Available for VOD Pre-Order, Still Releasing in Theaters: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-new-mutants-still-being-planned-for-theatrical-release/ 01:28:40 - Comic-Con at Home Announced in Place of SDCC: https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/1258898741622382593 01:42:06 - Main Topic: Phil's Comics Clues Game! Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT 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
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
This week on The Comics Pals we're joined by honorary Pal Tyler Olson to discuss the NEW New Mutants release date, DC's newest-best character B-Rex from Dark Nights: Death Metal, answer YOUR questions, and back by kind of popular demand, we're taking a second look at Superman in our character spotlight! 00:11:35 - Random Question of the Week 00:31:15 - Pals Pulls: Phil - Superman Smashes the Klan TPB Pete - Snotgirl Volume 3 Marco - Swamp Thing Nancy Collins Omnibus Tyler - Freedom Fighters Rise of Nations TPB Sean - Buffy #14, X-O Man-o-War #1 News: 00:48:57 - Disney CEO Says Tentpole Films Won't Skip Theaters: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/disney-marvel-studios-black-widow-mulan-tentpoles-not-skipping-theaters-disney-plus-ceo-bob-chapek/ 00:59:18 - New Mutants Has a Release Date: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/twitter-reacts-the-new-mutants-august-release-date-coronavirus-concerns/ 01:02:48 - Jonathan Hickman's X of Swords Event Coming in September: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/jonathan-hickmans-x-men-returns-in-september-with-x-of-swords-cr/ 01:13:06 - DC Announces New Dates for its Event Books Including Dark Nights: Death Metal: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/batman-three-jokers-delayed-until-end-of-summer/ https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-batman-joker-war-first-look-release-date/?fbclid=IwAR3P6ZLB_ouet7AFYhgPF9mUx6xK2x5qkgQ3Jlf08nc08Bxrj0Zgi9-E5qc https://www.denofgeek.com/comics/dark-nights-death-metal-rebuilds-the-dc-multiverse/?fbclid=IwAR0Km5Rciz0-tJK4Fp85U_iNPXhw6tzWm29hm-rA3E_vGFpRuR1s6_aaNTo https://bleedingcool.com/comics/doctor-manhattan-in-dark-nights-death-metal-and-more/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/warren-ellis-to-write-evil-robot-dinosaur-batman-in-death-metal/ 01:34:48 - Black Lightning Creator FURIOUS With DC Over Character's Treatment: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/tony-isabella-dc-comics-black-lighting/ 01:47:32 - Main Topic: Superman: Character Spotlight Part 2! Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT 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
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
On this jam packed episode we interview Ahoy Comics creators and executives Tom Peyer and Stuart Moore about their books The Wrong Earth and Captain Ginger, how they feel about the state of comics, and much more! We also discuss the major announcement of the Justice League Snyder Cut and not everyone is happy it exists. Tom Peyer and Stuart Moore Interview 00:58:44 - Listener Mail 01:08:44 - Pals Pulls 01:14:23 - The Old Guard Trailer 01:21:37 - The End of American Crime Trailer 01:25:21 - Ruby Rose off Batwoman 01:34:57 - Fearscape Sequel 01:40:40 - Main Topic 01:08:44 - Pals Pulls: Pete - Martain Manhunter TPB Marco - Postal Complete Collection Cale - Martian Manhunter TPB Phil - Bog Bodies, Martian Manhunter TPB Sean - Marauders #10 News: 01:14:23 - Greg Rucka's The Old Guard Netflix Film Trailer: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-old-guard-netflix-movie-trailer-charlize-theron/ 01:21:37 - Rick Remender's The Last Days of American Crime Netflix Film Trailer: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/netflix-last-days-american-crime-movie-trailer/ 01:25:21 - Ruby Rose Leaves Batwoman Series After One Season: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/ruby-rose-exits-batwoman-role-to-be-recast/ 01:34:57 - Ryan O' Sullivan and Andrea Mutti's Fearscape Getting Followup: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/vault-comics-sets-fearscape-followup-a-dark-influence-fall-1294841?fbclid=IwAR0BjK2gKn9dSqYhx7OtQeHrx0Qad2x3QC7R040MDD45j486Sni-E86W4wQ Main Topic: 01:40:40 - The Snyder Cut is real and it's coming! https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/justice-league-snyder-cut-plans-revealed-it-will-be-an-new-thing-1295102 Check out the first issues of several Ahoy Comics titles on Comixology! https://www.comixology.com/AHOY-Comics/comics-publisher/15128-0?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT 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
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
On this month's edition of The Comics Pals Book Club, the Pals dive into the most iconic Daredevil story of them all, Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT 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