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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Tuesday Dec 29, 2020

Hicksville | The Comics Pals Book Club

Tuesday Dec 29, 2020

The Pals close out the year with one last Book Club - Hicksville! Everyone in Hicksville loves comics, but do we love THIS comic? Listen 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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YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals
Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU
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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 Jan 04, 2021

Is Marvel at Risk of Losing Audiences With Phase 4?| The Comics Pals 219

Monday Jan 04, 2021

On the first episode of the new year, the Pals review X-Men 16, answer some of your questions, discuss DC's film future, and break down what Marvel has to do to keep viewers excited for their future films and tv shows.

00:06:17 - Listener Comments

00:21:38 - Pals Pulls:

Pete: The Wrong Earth: Night & Day #1

Phil: Future State: Superman of Metropolis #1, Eternals 1

Sean: Eternals 1, Future State: The Next Batman 1

00:30:04 - X-Men 16 Review

News:

00:49:24 - WB Plans 6 new DC Movies a Year Starting in 2022: https://www.polygon.com/2020/12/29/22204499/warner-bros-dc-comics-films-hbo-max-the-batman-suicide-squad?fbclid=IwAR06INIatNwXWmAaVAnHz9KOXbz6Xtz7Gze3lrCgvVPJRXmX9-yWdt7jy-Q

01:17:30 - Wonder Woman 3 Happening Even Though 1984 Not Well Received: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/wonder-woman-3-confirmed-gal-gadot-patty-jenkins-returning-warne/ https://comicbook.com/movies/news/wonder-woman-1984-lowest-rated-dc-extended-universe-dceu-movie-imdb/

01:32:03 - Marvel May Release New MCU Content Every Week in 2021: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-studios-releasing-something-every-week-2021-mcu/

01:47:45 - Main Topic: How does Marvel have to change/evolve to stay on top in phase 4 and beyond?

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 Jan 11, 2021

Dark Nights Death Metal 7 Review & What's Next for DC? | The Comics Pals 220

Monday Jan 11, 2021

The dynamic duo of Pete and Sean cover the week's biggest news, review Dark Nights Death Metal 7, and discuss what comes next for DC post Death Metal.

00:06:48 - Listener Mail

00:26:39 - Pals Pulls

00:39:20 - Spider-Man New Costume Reveal

00:50:45 - Way of X Announced

00:56:06 - Yanick Paquette Leaving DC After 10 Years

01:00:26 - Ray Fisher Saga Continues

01:15:15 - Eternals #1 Review

01:34:37 - Dark Knights: Death Metal #7 Review

00:26:39 - Pals Pulls:

Pete - Marauders 17

Sean - Future State: Dark Detective #1, E-Ratic #2

News:

00:39:20 - Marvel Reveals Spider-Man's new Costume:

https://www.gamesradar.com/new-spider-man-costume-revealed-by-marvel/

00:50:45 - Nightcrawler to Lead new Team of Mutants in Way of X:

https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-announces-x-men-nightcrawler-series/

00:56:06 - Yanick Paquette is Leaving DC After 10 Years of Exclusivity: https://www.gamesradar.com/yanick-paquette-leaving-dc-after-10-year-run/

01:00:26 - Ray Fisher/Warnermedia Saga Heats up: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-flash-movie-spoilers-ray-fisher-cameo-cyborg-warner-bros/

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/ray-fisher-investigation-allegations-warnermedia-issues-statement-revealing-new-details/

01:15:15 - Main Topic:

01:15:15 - Eternals #1 Review

01:34:37 - Dark Nights: Death Metal #7 Review & Post-Mortem

Now that Death Metal is over, where does the DC Universe go? Is there even still a DC Universe? And did Death Metal live up to the hype set by its predecessor while building toward DC's future?

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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Saturday Jan 16, 2021

WandaVision Episode 1 & 2 Review

Saturday Jan 16, 2021

The MCU is BACK! Does the first-ever MCU TV show live up to the hype? Sean, Pete & Marco review Episodes 1 & 2 of WandaVision.

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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YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals
Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU
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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 Jan 18, 2021

Chris Evans Returning as Captain America & Marauders 17 Review | The Comics Pals 221

Monday Jan 18, 2021

The Pals look at Future State and discuss the books they've read so far, the news that Deadpool 3 will be in the MCU and rated-R, Chris Evans rumored to be coming back as Captain America, and review Marauders #17!

00:06:44 - Listener Mail

00:15:09 - Pals Pulls:

Marco - Crimson Flower #1, Rain Like Hammers #1

Sean - Abbot 1973 #1

00:19:16 - Future State Check-in

News:

00:39:47 - Ray Fisher Officially Gone From Flash Movie:

https://comicbook.com/dc/news/warnermedia-studio-statement-ray-fisher-the-flash/

00:58:30 - Image's Radiant Black Rumored to Lead to Superhero Universe: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/radiant-black-to-kick-off-image-comics-superhero-universe/

01:17:23 - Deadpool 3 Confirmed for MCU, R Rating:

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/deadpool-3-rated-4-mcu-confirmed-kevin-feige/

01:27:27 -Chris Evans Rumored to be Returning as Captain America:

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-chris-evans-captain-america-return-comment/

01:37:17 - Marvel Facing Backlash and Calls to Cancel Punisher:

https://comicbook.com/irl/news/punisher-logo-banned-campaign-proud-boys-nazis/

01:48:42 - Main Topic: Marauders 17 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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YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals
Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU
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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

Saturday Jan 23, 2021

WandaVision Episode 3 Review

Saturday Jan 23, 2021

Did WandaVision maintain momentum as it moved into full technicolor glory? Sean, Pete & Phil review Episode 3 of WandaVision.

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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YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals
Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU
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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 Jan 25, 2021

Is the Mutants as Minorities Metaphor Problematic?| The Comics Pals Episode 222

Monday Jan 25, 2021

On this week's show, Pete gushes over the new Invincible trailer and release date, the DC Universe App goes comics-only and the Pals weigh-in on the hottest question comics twitter has to offer: Is the Mutants as Minorities Metaphor Problematic?

(SORRY, no timecodes this week)

News:

Invincible Animated Series Gets Release Date, Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4F7PFwtayc

DC Universe App Becomes Infinite, Now Only Featuring Comics:

https://comicbook.com/.../dc-universe-infinite-launching.../

Batman: The Animated Series Revival in the Works for HBO Max:

https://www.cbr.com/batman-the-animated-series-sequel.../...

Marvel Teases Return of Heroes Reborn:

https://bleedingcool.com/.../our-first-glimpses-of-the.../

https://bleedingcool.com/.../our-second-glimpse-of-the.../

https://bleedingcool.com/.../our-third-glimpse-of-the.../

Chip Zdarsky and Pasqual Ferry Resurrect What If? Concept With Spider-Man: Spider's Shadow:

https://bleedingcool.com/.../chip-zdarsky-pasqual-ferrys.../

Main Topic:

Is the Mutants as Minorities Metaphor Problematic?

https://twitter.com/GeoffThorne/status/1351604706611658752

Tuesday Jan 26, 2021

Marvel's Civil War | The Comics Pals Book Club

Tuesday Jan 26, 2021

We're kicking off 2021 with our most anticipated Book Club yet: Civil War! Arguably the most significant comics event of the 2000's, Civil War pit hero vs hero in a war that spawned iconic moments galore, and inspired the 2016 film of the same name. Listen to us debate the hot button topics the book raises that are still relevant today, and once and for all answer the question "whose side are YOU on?"

Saturday Jan 30, 2021

WandaVison Episode 4 Review | We Watch...

Saturday Jan 30, 2021

On our WandaVision Episode 4 review, Sean, Pete, Phil & Cale talk about this info-heavy episode and what it means for the rest of the series and the MCU as a whole.

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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YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals
Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU
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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

Sunday Jan 31, 2021

X Men #17 & Strange Adventures #8 Reviews | The Comics Pals

Sunday Jan 31, 2021

The Pals review two of this week's biggest comic books: X-Men #17 & Strange Adventures #8!

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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YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals
Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU
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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