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Earth X | The Comics Pals Book Club

For this month's book club, The Pals tackle a listener suggestion: Earth X by Jim Krueger, John Paul Leon and Alex Ross! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to The Comics Pals Podcast @ Soundcloud: @thecomicspals Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: www.twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: www.twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: www.twitter.com/Totointow Marco: www.twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: www.twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Emypre #3, X-Men #10 & Wonder Woman #759 Reviews | The Comics Pals Episode 197

This week we're reading your comments, talking Marvel's lack of racial diversity behind the scenes, and reviewing Empyre #3, X-Men 10 AND Wonder Woman #759 per a listener request! 00:06:22 - Listener Mail 00:25:55 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Coffin Bound #5, Strange Adventures #4 Phil - Punisher Soviet Trade, Wonder Woman The Last True Hero Trade Cale - Razorblades Anthology, Crossroads at Midnight Kickstarter Sean - Giant Sized X-Men: Fantomex #1 News: 00:39:25 - Tom King/Jae Lee Saga Follow Up: https://www.gamesradar.com/jae-lee-tom-king-comicsgate/ https://www.gamesradar.com/tom-king-apologizes-to-jae-lee-for-public-accusations/ 01:07:13 - Scott Snyder to Step Back From Mainline DC Books in 2021: https://www.gamesradar.com/scott-snyder-moving-away-from-dcs-central-line-in-2021/?fbclid=IwAR1QOJs_ObGN0t4eRrO7FN9_YbgEJI1kV4lLIPPC3O-HAF1gXwEcm5CGTRc https://www.gamesradar.com/scott-snyder-aiming-to-revive-dcs-writers-workshop-initiative/?fbclid=IwAR2W7KZpkRyWoAnROqzY1X8znGG7zzlVNG9uo5tmCknVHT6IsynRccVyexY James Tynion to Publish Horror Titles under Tiny Onions Studios: https://www.gamesradar.com/batman-writer-james-tynion-horror-razorblades-jump-scare/ 01:13:10 - Image Comics Previews New Book 'Blue in Green': https://screenrant.com/blue-in-green-new-image-comic/?fbclid=IwAR3aLf5AsWiA8EXuDX_PtNT88yIwc2m5b9iM_7oAXkN_JnYBEyfa7Nh1f7I 01:23:22 - Daredevil Actor Peter Shinkoda and Anthony Mackie Speak on Race/Racism at Marvel Studios: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/daredevil-actor-peter-shinkoda-claims-045046115.html https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2551448/marvels-anthony-mackie-clarifies-comments-about-diversity 01:36:52 - Marvel's Lack of Diversity Discussed in Business Insider Article: https://www.yahoo.com/news/marvel-insiders-theyre-skeptical-recent-124949466.html Main Topic: 02:02:33 - Wonder Woman #759 02:12:59 - X-Men #10 Reviews 02:27:58 - Empyre #3 Review Listen to The Comics Pals Podcast @ Soundcloud: @thecomicspals Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: www.twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: www.twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: www.twitter.com/Totointow Marco: www.twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: www.twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Strange Adventures #4 & Empyre #4 Reviews | The Comics Pals Episode 198

This week we're answering your questions, discussing what we can expect from DC Fandome, and we're reading two of DC's biggest books, Strange Adventures #4 and Empyre #4. Listener Mail - 7:08 - Pals Pulls- 23:57: Cale - Corto Maltese: Mu The Lost Continent Phil - Cruel Summer HC Sean - Marauders #11, Seven Secrets #1 News: 33:14 - DC Fandome Trailer and News: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-fandome-trailer-event-2020/?fbclid=IwAR2-OkJy43FA0OoPuav589uCnOjkd7Hy8j6gNs9vuJ9lrrSYHlk9y3Ln7G8 https://comicbook.com/dc/news/the-batman-dc-fandome-robert-pattinson-matt-reeves-guest-list/ 49:57 - Release the Snyder Cut Documentary & Trailer: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/release-the-snyder-cut-justice-league-trailer-documentary/ 56:33 - Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips Launching OGN Series Reckless: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ed-brubaker-sean-phillips-launch-graphic-novel-series-reckless-1306288?fbclid=IwAR3Ex9RIMgDooFOIVsl37M6tjslXInfowQqIA3ulKaOC8yBy7XwijAahVlI 1:07:30 - Ramon Villalobos and Bad Idea Comics' Bad Marketing Idea: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/ramon-villalobos-denies-bad-idea-comics-artwork-is-his/ 1:18:50 - Nia DaCosta to Direct Captain Marvel 2: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/captain-marvel-2-movie-spoilers-director-nia-dacosta/ Main Topic: 1:24:00 - Empyre #4 Review 1:46:00 - Strange Adventures #4 Review 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

MASSIVE DC Layoffs & NYCC Cancelled! | The Comics Pals Episode 199

On this week's show, Pete hosts and the boys discuss the massive layoffs hitting DC, play a would you rather, and review Empyre #5 and Dark Nights: Death Metal #3! 00:08:03 - Would You Rather 00:16:33 - Pals Pulls 00:20:29 - NYCC Cancelled https://www.cbr.com/nycc-canceled-covid-19-all-digital/ 00:29:29 - DC Layoffs https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dc-comics-dc-universe-hit-by-major-layoffs-1306743 00:38:16 - Cancelled Titles https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-cancels-hellblazer-hawkman-teen-titans-young-justice-and-more/ 00:42:23 - Tom Taylor Clarifies Suicide Squad & Kelly Sue DeConnick Clarifies Aquaman: https://www.cbr.com/suicide-squads-tom-taylor-confirms-series-wasnt-canceled-teases-more-future-stories/ https://www.cbr.com/kelly-sue-deconnick-announces-aquman-departure-dc/ 00:52:49 - Jim Lee Speaks Out https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-comics-publishing-jim-lee-update-details-layoffs/ https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-sales-same-level-or-higher-since-diamond-split-jim-lee/ Main Topic: 01:10:25 - Empyre #5 Review 01:30:13 - Death Metal #3 Review

DC Fandome News & the Newlywed Game! |The Comics Pals 200

On this extra-special 200th episode, we celebrate with YOU loyal listeners by reading some of your messages to us on the air. We also live react to DC Fandome news, discuss the return of Ben Affleck to Batman, AND play the Newlywed Game! 00:15:18 - Listener Comments: Random Question of the Week: 00:43:16 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Locke & Key: In Pale Battalions Go Phil - Batman by Morrison Omnibus 3 Sean - Batman: Three Jokers #1 00:48:01 - Listener Mail 2 News: 00:51:59 - Ben Affleck to Return as Batman in Flash Film: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/ben-affleck-batman-returning-the-flash-movie/ 01:05:24 - DC Fandome to Become 2 Part Event: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-fandome-schedule-changed-cancelled-movies-batman/ https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-fandome-convention-spoilers-event-schedule-new-saturday/ 01:13:26 - DC Fandome Teases and Reveals Ahead of the Event: https://movieweb.com/the-batman-poster-logo-dc-fandome/?fbclid=IwAR00y3MfngJ0nM0KSQ-xwHnA5w5_K0XfPtUgEPfdDVQH9Ct1U02N9Bzwp0Y https://comicbook.com/movies/news/black-adam-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-first-look-dc-fandome/ 01:21:55 - Jim Lee Speaks on 20-25% Cut in Publishing, Eyes Digital as DC's Future: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-publishing-numbers-will-be-cut-from-20-25/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/jim-lee-talks-about-dc-comics-two-year-plan-for-global-dominance/ 01:35:44 - Live Wonder Woman 1984 Fandome Reactions 01:37:52 - Kraven the Hunter and Untitled Female-Led Film Find Directors: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/kraven-the-hunter-movie-taps-triple-frontier-director/ https://comicbook.com/movies/news/olivia-wilde-tapped-marvel-film-sony-spider-woman/ 01:46:31 - Main Topic: Newlywed Game! 03:03:05 - Gotham Knights Live Reactions 03:05:44 - Listener Mail 3 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

Alan Moore's Swamp Thing | The Comics Pals Book Club

Journey with us into the swamp as we deep dive into the first arc of Alan Moore's legendary run on Swamp Thing! Marco may love ol' Swampy, but what do the rest of the Pals think about this classic? 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

The Batman Trailer Reactions & X-Men #11/Batman Three Jokers Reviews | The Comics Pals 201

We react to all the new trailers from DC Fandome including The Batman, discuss the release of New Mutants, and read the week's biggest books: X-Men #11 and Batman: Three Jokers #1! 00:16:43 - Listener Comments: 00:23:29 - Pals Pulls: Marco - We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #1 / Strange Adventures #5 Sean - We only Find Them When They're Dead #1 News: 00:46:27 - The Batman Trailer: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-batman-trailer-4k-released-matt-reeves/ 01:05:05 - The Snyder Cut Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6512XKKNkU&feature=emb_rel_pause 01:13:02 - Black Adam Animated Teaser: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/black-adam-dc-movie-trailer-fandome-dwayne-johnson-the-rock/ 01:17:43 - Suicide Squad Characters Revealed: https://twitter.com/suicidesquadwb/status/1297248820405780480?s=21&fbclid=IwAR3IUXovnuSkrr4S-7QJa0tlFSvcPU8qYeQzEgWK_N3IbxZ8f_LWh3w2pkE 01:22:58 - DC Announces Return of Milestone for 2021: https://www.gamesradar.com/dc-milestone-static-earth-m-dc-fandome/ 01:34:29 - New Mutants, a Real Movie, Finally Drops: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/new-mutants-bad-reviews-worst-xmen-movie-maisie-williams-response/ https://comicbook.com/movies/news/new-mutants-creator-artist-name-wrong-slams-movie-bob-mcleod/ Main Topic: 01:42:01 - X-Men #11 Review 02:10:12 - Batman: Three Jokers #1 Review 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

Marvel's Empyre #6 & Strange Adventures #5 | The Comics Pals 202

On this week’s show, we discuss Keanu Reeves' Kickstarter drama, bootleg superhero toys & read the week's biggest books: Empyre #6 & Strange Adventures #5. 00:05:55 - Housekeeping 00:07:22 - Listener Mail 00:27:45 - Bootleg Toys & Spider-Man’s Original Colors 00:35:59 - Pals Pulls 00:38:55 - Robert Pattinson Tests Positive for COVID-19 00:47:00 - Batman Day 00:57:01 - Sony/Marvel TV Shows including Silk 01:17:27 - Shang Chi trailer 01:25:24 - BRZRKR Kickstarter Drama 01:55:05 - Empyre #6 Review 02:18:35 - Strange Adventures #5 Review ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YouTube: https://youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Marauders #12 & Dark Nights Trinity Crisis | The Comics Pals 203

On this week’s show, Pete and Sean are joined by Tyler to discuss Bendis leaving Superman, the future of DC Generations, and review this week’s hottest books: Marauders #12 Review & Dark Nights: Trinity Crisis! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:14:35 - RQOTW 00:33:15 - Pals Pulls 00:51:38 - Bendis Leaves Superman 01:08:00 - Batman/Catwoman Coming in December 01:14:50 - Batman: Black & White Returns in December 01:20:00 - DC Fandome Live 01:24:15 - DC Generations Carrying on With Generations: Shattered #1 01:46:20 - Wonder Woman 1984 Delayed AGAIN 01:57:00 - Marauders #12 Review 02:21:00 - Dark Nights: Trinity Crisis #1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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'nana the Were-Spider Creator Greg Anderson Elysée Interview | The Comics Pals Interviews

We have the pleasure of interviewing the creator of Is'nana the Were-Spider, Greg Anderson Elysée, a horror-fantasy superhero comic. This time around they talk about Greg's new Kickstarter, Is'nana the Were-Spider: Showtime where we get to see our titular hero in a new light in this one-shot! Check out the Kickstarter here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/isnanashowtime/isnana-the-were-spider-showtime More Is'nana from Greg: https://webwaycomics.ecwid.com/Isnana-the-Were-Spider-Vol-1-Forgotten-Stories-Trade-Paperback-p138378940 Check out his online store: https://webwaycomics.ecwid.com Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregdae/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregAndElysee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.dae ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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