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Marvel vs. DC & The Trouble With Oni Press | The Comics Pals Episode 140

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

The Legacy of The Walking Dead | The Comics Pals Episode 141

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

Spider-Man: Far From Home Review | The Comics Pals Film Review

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

Christopher Sebela Interview (Crowded, Shanghai Red, Test) | The Comics Pals Episode 142

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

San Diego Comic Con 2019 Coverage | The Comics Pals Episode 143

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

Marvel Reveals Phase 4 At SDCC 2019 & Blade Returns!| The Comics Pals Episode 144

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

House Of X #1 Review | The Comics Pals Episode 144 Addendum

Check out our review of House of X #1 & the return of Jonathan Hickman to Marvel! 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 -Listen to the main show on Marvel's Phase 4 plan: https://soundcloud.com/thecomicspals/marvel-reveals-phase-4-at-sdcc-2019-blade-returns-the-comics-pals-episode-144 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

Phillip Sevy Interview | The Comics Pals Episode 144 Addendum

Check out our interview with writer/artist Phillip Sevy! On this jam-packed week, we spun out two special addendum episodes of The Comics Pals: -Listen to the main show on Marvel's Phase 4 plan: https://soundcloud.com/thecomicspals/marvel-reveals-phase-4-at-sdcc-2019-blade-returns-the-comics-pals-episode-144 -Listen to our House of X #1 review: https://soundcloud.com/thecomicspals/house-of-x-1-review-the-comics-pals-episode-144-addendum 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

Alex + Ada Bookclub

The summer of love is in full swing, and what's a better book to cozy up with than one about some human and robot romance? We're talking Image Comics Alex + Ada by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn on this month's book club!

X-Men Powers of X #1 Review | The Comics Pals Episode 145

This week, we discuss Batman himself Kevin Conroy's touching interaction with a fan at SDCC, we review Powers of X #1, and we read YOUR mail! 00:09:50 - Listener Mail 00:35:51 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Aliens: Resistance TPB Coffin Bound #1 Phil - Daredevil #9 Pete - House of X #2, Crowded #8 Sean - House of X #2, Absolute Carnage #1 News: 00:50:16 - Darkseid and Female Furies Confirmed for New Gods Film: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/07/30/new-gods-movie-darkseid-furies-granny-goodness-big-barda-ava-duvernay/?fbclid=IwAR3pTtEMybVkLii1PvgQkUJpXM9ASTGbuhkj4Uk4_nZyJo1-CmU0M52bhVU 00:58:29 - Kevin Conroy Reveals Touching Fan Interaction: http://www.tampabay.com/arts-entertainment/kevin-conroy-explains-his-mysterious-comic-con-tweets-20190730/?fbclid=IwAR2E1BxVU8SlYc5BS09qAjPeCfMPqp5ratBIjI1ciaZdLOFjk201eOBL4Fc 01:04:41 - Jonah Weiland Now a Vice President at DC Comics: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/07/28/jonah-weiland-founder-cbr-head-of-marketing-dc-comics/?fbclid=IwAR2FG_74qMBVWjfVGPE1RmyThjg_o5BVcdD-WQWXTBp9vDjILmpCdKfXwcQ 01:04:41 - The Writers of Avengers: Endgame Want to Make Superman Film: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/07/29/avengers-endgame-writers-want-to-make-a-superman-movie/?fbclid=IwAR1ylR0NnzEtfVQ2G7FnJ6GSrK3rCSOXRFAJOFk5FICV-M7prWZo4CSdKp0 01:16:27 - Marvel's Annihilus Plans Possibly Revealed: https://www.newsarama.com/46360-marvel-s-agenda-for-annihilation-return-revealed.html 01:27:32 - Main Topic: Powers of X #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