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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 Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Comic retailer Glenn O’Leary caused a stir in the comic’s world this week after a clip surfaced from a video of him calling out writers for a lack of quality in their work. This sparked a firestorm on both sides, seeing creators, fans and even ComicsGate weigh in. We’ll discuss Glenn’s words, the reaction of the industry, and whether there’s merit to his argument.
00:00 Stream Start
01:14 Glenn O'Leary's Comments Cause an Uproar
1:10:57 Geoff Johns RETURNS to the Show Next Saturday at 12pm EST
1:15:20 This Episode in Comics History: Adventure Comics 137 and Detective Comics 137
1:23:30 Mark Millar Moves Millarworld from Image to Dark Horse
1:29:18 Mystery Retailer Breaks Down Problems in the Comics Industry
1:46:39 Bryce Gold Leaves Position as Head of Comics at Kickstarter
1:49:09 Steven S. DeKnight Releasing New Graphic Novel Hard Bargain
1:55:49 Ghost Machine Adds Ivan Reis and Peter Snejbjerg to Their Roster
2:04:10 Drafting Comic Book Characters who HAVEN'T Been in Movies!
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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.
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
This Weeks Books:
- Batman #140
- Batman / Santa Claus: Silent Knight #1
- Transformers #3
- The Sacrificers #5
- Our Bones Dust #1
- The Amazing Spider-Man #39
- The Sentry #1
- Thunderbolts #1 (Listener Pick)
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Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
The Pals are joined by the creative team of DUKE writer Joshua Williamson and artist Tom Reilly.
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Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
The Pals are joined by HOPE writer Dirk Manning to discuss the state of the Direct Market in comics and what can be done to make it the asset it once was. They also discuss Avengers Inc being cancelled, the latest on Avengers: Kang Dynasty and much more!
00:00 Stream Start
00:45 Show Start
03:53 Why Does the Direct Market Exist?
07:39 The Pros of the Direct Market
18:00 What are the Cons of the Direct Market?
1:18:14 Dirk Manning's HOPE Kickstarter & Why HOPE Exists
1:32:39 This Episode Number in Comics History
1:44:25 Avengers Inc Cancelled by Marvel
2:06:15 Woman's Wild Claim About Raina Telgemeier's Drama
2:18:25 Anyone Comics is closing... and Reopening a few Blocks Away!
2:24:24 Michael Waldron Hired to Write Avengers: Kang Dynasty
2:32:21 The Ambassador Draft!
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Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
This Weeks Books:
- Titans: Beast World #1
- Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #2
- The Flash #3 (Listener Pick of the Week)
- Conan the Barbarian #5
- Kaya #13
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
The Pals sat down to discuss Frank Miller's Sin City: A Dame to Kill For. Is this one of the best noir comics of all time? Listen to find our takes in this month's Book Club!
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Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Kickstarter's Head of Comics, Bryce Gold, joins us to talk about why independents creators and comics are flourishing, how to find success on Kickstarter, and much more! We also discuss new casting rumors for Fantastic Four, Greg Capullo's return to Marvel and what we want to see him draw, AND we fit in a draft for the non-powered comic's characters!
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00:00 Stream Start
00:58 Show Start
03:47 Bryce Gold Interview
1:02:32 Back from Break
1:05:53 Anya Taylor Joy Rumored for Female Silver Surfer Role
1:18:37 Superman: Legacy Finds its Jimmy Olsen & Eve Teschmacher, Lex Luthor Rumors
1:25:51 Greg Capullo Announces his OFFICIAL Return to Marvel, Shows off Fantastic Four Art
1:32:33 New Policy Prevents ChatGPT From Stealing Art Styles
1:56:59 Non-Super Powered Draft!
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Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
This Weeks Books:
- Wonder Woman #3
- Batman: Off-World #1 (Listener Pick of the Week)
- The Holy Roller #1
- Incredible Hulk #6
- Immortal X-Men #17
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Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
The MCU takes the spotlight this week as we examine the myriad rumors and news taking the internet by storm, including what Marvel's plans for Kang may be going forward and the bombshell that Pedro Pascal is being eyed to play Reed Richards.
00:00 Stream Start
01:18 Is Marvel Pivoting Away From Kang?
36:57 Fantastic Four Casting Rumors
51:53 Taika Waititi NOT Directing Thor 5
56:58 Steven Yeun Playing The Sentry in Thunderbolts
1:12:23 Who is on Our Mt. Rushmore of Comic Book Writers?
1:18:28 Madame Web Trailer Releases
1:26:36 Are Gail Simone & Deniz Camp the new Writers for X-Men & the Ultimates?
1:36:04 Bat-Man: First Knight Coming to DC Black Label
1:44:09 DC Reveals Cheesecake "Sweater Weather" Variants
1:51:03 Joker: Year One to Take Over Batman Series in February
2:06:15 Gender Swap Draft!
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Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
GEIGER RETURNS! How does the first book with Ghost Machine branding stack up on a week with Dan Slott's return to Superior Spider-Man and a new horror story from James Tynion in The Deviant?
00:00 Stream Start
00:59 Show Start
02:21 Geiger: Ground Zero #1 Review
17:45 The Immortal Thor #4 Review
29:20 Superior Spider-Man #1 Review
40:09 The Deviant #1 Review
51:24 The Outsiders #1 Review (Listener Pick of the Week)
59:26 Sean Buys WAY Too Many Comics / Shows Off Pulls
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