The Comics Pals

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We’re a group of pop culture journalists and commentators who want to talk about comics and video games on our terms! Expect news, analysis & interviews from the world of comic books and video games.

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Monday Nov 16, 2020

DC Bloodbath II & X of Swords Reviews | The Comics Pals 212

Monday Nov 16, 2020

The Pals discuss DC's newest hire and all the unfortunate firings, Geoff Johns and Gary Frank re-team for Geiger at Image Comics, and review this week's X of Swords books, Marauders 15, Excalibur 14, and Wolverine 7!

The Battle of the Toms- 11:00
Pals Pulls- 18:45
New DC EIC- 29:30
DC Bloodbath Part 2- 35:20
GEIGER- 1:15:08
New X-Men book- 1:28:30
Marauders #15- 1:37:00
Excalibur 14- 1:49:41
Wolverine 7- 2:06:30

18:45 Pals Pulls:

Cale - Barbalien: Red Planet #1, Star Trek: Voyager - Seven's Reckoning #1

Pete - A Dark Interlude #1

Phil - Excalibur Omnibus

Sean - JLA by Morrison Omnibus, Dark Interlude 1

News:

29:30 - DC's new EIC is Marie Javins:
comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-com…w-editor-in-chief/

35:20 DC Continues Layoffs of Key Veteran Staff:
www.comicsbeat.com/reportedly-more…u29aDYxKRSX9h84

1:15:08 Geoff Johns and Gary Frank Turn to Image Comics for Geiger:
comicbook.com/comics/news/geoff-…d-image-comics-ti/

1:28:30 Marvel Announces X-Men Legends Series:
comicbook.com/comics/news/-chris…ning-to-the-x-men/

Main Topic:

Marauders 15 Review 1:37:00

Excalibur 14 Review 1:49:41

Wolverine 7 Review 2:06:30

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The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.
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The Pals:
Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete
Cale: twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Monday Nov 23, 2020

X-Force 14, Hellions 6 & Cable 6 Reviews | The Comics Pals 213

Monday Nov 23, 2020

The Pals discuss the rumored inclusion of Star Lord and Drax to Thor 4, Wonder Woman 1984's unique release, and review Dark Nights: Death Metal #5 plus this week's X of Swords books, X-force 14, Hellions 6 and Cable 6!

00:09:09 - Listener Comments
00:11:53 - The Franklin Richards Debacle
00:36:17 - Pals Pulls
00:39:48 - Wonder Woman Release Date
00:57:24 - Thor 4 Updates
01:11:31 - Radiant Black Announced
01:20:05 - $22M on Kickstarter comics
01:31:39 - Dark Nights Death Metal #5 Review
01:54:22 - X-Force #14 Review
02:09:09 - Hellions #6 Review
02:17:40 - Cable #6 Review

Listener Mail

00:36:17 - Pals Pulls:

Cale - The Question: The Deaths of Vic Sage - Jeff Lemire, Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz

Phil - The Question: The Deaths of Vic Sage - Jeff Lemire, Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz

Sean - Other History of the DC Universe 1, X of Swords: Destruction 1

News:
00:39:48 - Wonder Woman 1984 to Release in Theaters and on HBOMax simultaneously:
comicbook.com/dc/news/wonder-wom…-hbo-max-theaters/

00:57:24 - Thor: Love and Thunder to Include Star Lord and Groot:
comicbook.com/movies/news/thor-l…hunder-avengers-5/

01:11:31 - New Kyle Higgins Series Radiant Black Coming to Image Comics:
comicbook.com/comics/news/power-…iant-black-series/

01:20:05 - Comics on Kickstarter Generate $22 Million in 2020:
www.gamesradar.com/comics-on-kicks…7wzGABVWNmgqQkY

Main Topic:

01:31:39 - Dark Nights: Death Metal #5 Review

01:54:22 - X-Force 14 Review

02:09:09 - Hellions 6 Review

02:17:40 - Cable 6 Review

Tuesday Nov 24, 2020

Kingdom Come | The Comics Pals Book Club

Tuesday Nov 24, 2020

Just in time for the giving season, we present to you our Book Club on Kingdom Come! This Elseworlds story takes a peek into the future of DC's heroes, forcing them to come to grips with a world that doesn't want them anymore. Does this Alex Ross and Mark Waid classic stand the test of time? Tune in to hear our thoughts!

Monday Nov 30, 2020

X of Swords Finale Reviews | The Comics Pals 214

Monday Nov 30, 2020

This week sees the end of Marvel's X-Men centric event X of Swords, and the Pals review each chapter: X-Men 15, Excalibur 15, and X of Swords: Destruction!

00:05:59 - Dan Slott Drama

00:35:19 - Pals Pulls

00:43:11 - X-Men #15 Review

01:02:18 - Excaliber #15 Review

01:24:25 - X of Swords: Destruction Review

01:52:32 - X of Swords Retrospective

Monday Nov 30, 2020

Joy Waldinger Interview (Like the Sun Holds the Moon)

Monday Nov 30, 2020

Friend of the show, Joy Waldinger, has her very first Children's book "Like the Sun Holds the Moon" out now! Just in time for the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, Pete and Phil sat down with Joy to discuss the book, how it came to be, and some of the inspiration behind its conception.

Get the book:

https://www.amazon.com/Like-Sun-Holds-Moon-Childrens/dp/B08JDTNJ2G/

Follow Joy:

https://www.instagram.com/j.elizawall/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoeh4sbD8c0xvQFd5W2hgA/videos

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The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.

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Monday Dec 07, 2020

King in Black, Batman/Catwoman & Strange Adventures Reviews| The Comics Pals 215

Monday Dec 07, 2020

The Pals break down all angles behind Warner releasing films in theaters and HBOMax day and date in 2021, go over some of the Future State announcements from CCXP, and review King in Black 1, Batman/Catwoman 1 and Strange Adventures 7!

00:09:46 - RQOTW

00:28:57 - Pals Pulls

00:41:02 - Warner Will Release All Films on HBOMax & Theaters

01:06:53 - Plastic Man Movie Stars a Woman

01:19:12 - Future State Announcements

01:29:32 - Spider-Man Crossover

01:49:46 - King In Black #1 Review

02:12:21 - Batman/Catwoman #1 Review

02:34:44 - Strange Adventures #7 Review

00:09:46 - Random Question of the Week

00:28:57 - Pals Pulls:

Marco - Crossover #2, Giga #2

Cale - Adventureman volume 1, Rise of Ultraman 4

Phil - Deadman Omnibus

Pete - Marauders 16

Sean - Marauders 16

News:

00:41:02 - Warnermedia to Release all 2021 Films in Theaters and on HBOMax Simultaneously: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/warner-bros-movies-hbo-max-2021-streaming-releases/

01:06:53 - Female-led Plastic Man Movie Coming: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/plastic-man-female-led-movie-in-development-dc-comics-warner-bro/

01:19:12 - DC Comics Panels at CCXP Reveal New Future State Details:

https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/dc-comics-beyond-future-state-new-series

01:29:32 - Sony Teases Spider-Men Live Action Team-Up: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/spider-man-3-sony-appears-tease-tom-holland-crossover-tobey-maguire-andrew-garfield-spider-verse-multiverse/

Main Topic:

01:49:46 - King in Black 1 Review

02:12:21 - Batman/Catwoman 1 Review

02:34:44 - Strange Adventures7 Review

The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.

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Monday Dec 14, 2020

Fantastic Four Movie Confirmed & More HUGE MCU News! | The Comics Pals 215

Monday Dec 14, 2020

On this jam-packed episode the Pals review Marauders 16, talk even more about the Spider-Man 3 casting announcements, and cover all the MCU news out of Disney's Investor Day 2020, including the Fantastic Four movie!

18:30 Pals Pulls:

Pete - Solid Blood #17

Cale - Tales of the Dark Multiverse: Crisis on Infinite Earths

Phil - New Mutants Omnibus Volume 1

Sean - X-Force 16

24:20 Marauders 16 Review

News:

41:00 Spider-Man 3 Bringing Back EVERYONE:

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/spider-man-3-andrew-garfield-kirsten-dunst-returning-marvel/

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/spider-man-3-doctor-octopus-alfred-molina-return/

And Daredevil:

https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/spider-man-3-daredevil-charlie-cox-cast/

1:07:43 Robert Kirkman Weirdly Announces Solid Blood 17:

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/solid-blood-17-is-by-robert-kirkman-and-ryan-ottley-out-next-week/

1:14:58 Tim Fox is DC's Future Batman:

https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-reveals-the-next-batman-is-tim-fox/

1:18:02 Main Topic:

We discuss all of Marvel's enormous announcements from Disney Investor Day 2020 and what they mean for the future of the MCU.

https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-studios-announcements-updates-disney-investor-day-2020-kevin-feige-reveals/

https://www.ign.com/articles/upcoming-new-marvel-movies-2020-2021-tv-shows

2:14:02 WandaVision Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID9j6-XhOpY

Loki Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__lXxB_FZao

What If? Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72HvFU6ZDHI

Falcon and Winter Soldier Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVFZ6KoJGUE

Discord Questions- 2:34:07

The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.

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Monday Dec 21, 2020

What Should Marvel do With Black Panther? | The Comics Pals 217

Monday Dec 21, 2020

The Pals review Dark Nights Death Metal 6, dive deep into DC's Infinite Frontier, and discuss how Marvel should handle the Black Panther in the MCU in light of Chadwick Boseman's passing.

00:20:01 - Pals Pulls

00:27:26 - Dark Knights Death Metal #6 Review

00:46:50 - Future State Announcements

01:20:52 - Investigation Justice League Concluded

01:43:20 - Starlord is Bisexual

01:50:45 - Beta-Ray Bill Series Announced

01:55:15 - Captain America's 80th Anniversary

02:05:15 - The Future of Black Panther in MCU

00:20:01 - Pals Pulls:

Pete - Excalibur 16

Marco - Seeds TP, Scarenthood #3

Phil - Superman Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow 2020 Deluxe Edition

Sean - Heartthrob Volume 3

00:27:26 - Dark Nights Death Metal #6 review

News:

00:46:50 - DC Announces Infinite Frontier, New Slate of Books:

https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-reveals-infinite-frontier-next-phase-universe-special/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/full-dc-comics-march-2021-solicitations-with-infinite-promise/

01:20:52 - Warnermedia Concludes Investigation into Ray Fisher Claims: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/justice-league-joss-whedon-investigation-complete/

01:43:20 - Marvel Reveals Star Lord is Bisexual: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/guardians-of-the-galaxy-star-lord-bisexual-lgbtq/

01:50:45 - Beta Ray Bill Series by Daniel Warren Johnson Coming: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-beta-ray-bill-series-daniel-warren-johnson/

01:55:15 - Marvel to Celebrate Captain America 80th Anniversary: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-captain-america-anniversary-tribute/

02:05:15 - Main Topic: What's Next for Black Panther in the MCU?

The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.

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Sunday Dec 27, 2020

Wonder Woman 1984 Review | The Comics Pals Movie Reviews

Sunday Dec 27, 2020

Santa left one last gift under the tree this year: Wonder Woman 1984! But is it what we hoped for, or a lump of coal? Listen to our review of WW84 to find out!

The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.

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Monday Dec 28, 2020

Best Comics of 2020 and the Comics Clues Game! | The Comics Pals 218

Monday Dec 28, 2020

On our last episode of the year, we went over our top picks in comics for 2020, made our predictions for 2021, and played a game of Comics Clues! Happy New Year!

00:06:47 - 2019 Predictions

00:18:11 - Pals Pulls

00:20:19 - 2020 Favorites

01:06:16 - Top 5 Comics of 2020

01:21:56 - 2021 Predictions

01:42:56 - Comics Clues

Pals Pulls

Marco - Jinny Hex Special 1

Pete - X-Men 16

Phil - X-Men 16

Sean - X-Men 16

Favorites of 2020:

Favorite Ongoing Series

Favorite Creative Team

Favorite miniseries/event

Favorite Book Club Episode

Favorite Comics Pals show moment

Favorite News Story

Top 5 Comics of 2020

Creator of the year

Predictions 2021:

What Comic Book Movie will you enjoy most?
What Comic Book TV Show will you enjoy most?
Will Spider-Man 3 feature Miles Morales?
Will Batman shoot someone in The Snyder Cut?
Will Marvel release a comic book starring Moira?
Will NYCC 2021 happen in a physical space?
Will DC announce another reboot/retool/relaunch of their universe?
What comic creator will break out?

Main Topic: Phil's Clues!

The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.

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