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Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Jean & Emma #1, FF/X-Men #2 & X-Men #7 Reviews | The Comics Pals Episode 175 On this giant-sized episode of THE COMICS PALS, we're digging deeper into Dan Didio's exit from DC Comics, talking the C2E2 announced X of Swords event, and we're reviewing THREE major X-releases! Pals Pulls: Cale - Something Is Killing the Children Vol 1 ApocalyptiGirl: An Aria for the End Times HC Sean - Strange Adventures #1, Strange Academy #1 News: More on Dan Didio's Exit from DC Comics: https://www.comicsbeat.com/crisis-on-earth-dan-didio-how-5g-was-a-crisis-too-far/?fbclid=IwAR31C3ZsDFPHyGBB_1h_yIDdl_Xqs23XEW1UC73HDhxDRq0Rj1CfJDH2ZRQ Mark Waid is Publisher of Humanoids: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/comic-book-writer-mark-waid-named-humanoids-publisher-1279529?fbclid=IwAR27g53m0F6IyfQ5RiCU4m4yZEw1B4qP_YUWjwuK04MWhNFLuvzoxfL96rk Dynamite Entertainment Owner Gives ComicsPro Keynote: https://www.newsarama.com/49151-dynamite-s-nick-barrucci-decries-cancel-culture-retail-minority-that-are-loud-equivelent-of-keyboard-cosp-in-comicspro-keynote.html?fbclid=IwAR3p6vRo5vBOP-5xvkJE-rFcNq_ljU1EmTmWjgPSgoc9VkjokpZjFcEEzcw Jason Aaron Tip Toes Around Avengers Showdown With X-Men: https://www.newsarama.com/49157-jason-aaron-avengers-x-men-jonathan-hickman.html X-Men C2E2 Panel Announces X of Swords Event: https://www.newsarama.com/49236-marvel-s-summer-x-men-event-x-of-swords-revealed-c2e2-2020.html?fbclid=IwAR09h8W9zPV7Iqag0px5ERtV9FO6Cc1HhjI8KRc98NfQfYC7rybXnpXZGaU Main Topic: X-Men #7, X-Men Giant Size: Jean Grey and Emma Frost, and Fantastic Four + X-Men #2 Reviews 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
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
ECCC Cancelled & Strange Adventures #1 Review | The Comics Pals Episode 176 On episode 176 of THE COMICS PALS we're talking about how the Coronavirus caused the cancellation of Emerald City Comic Con, Jim Lee's first words on being sole publisher of DC Comics, and we review Strange Adventures #1! 00:19:47 - Pals Pulls: Pete - X-Men #8, Snotgirl #15 Marco - Tales From Harrow County: Death Choir #4, Sex Death Revolution TP Cale - No One Left to Fight. Machine Wizards Phil - Batman Tales of the Demon HC Sean - Decorum #1, X-Men #8 News: 00:27:33 - Emerald City Comic Con Cancelled due to Corona Virus: https://comicbook.com/comics/2020/03/04/emerald-city-comic-con-refunding-all-guests-staff-coronavirus/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/seattles-emerald-city-comic-con-sees-cancelations-coronavirus-outbreak-1282425 00:43:41 - Disney Refusing to Move Release of Black Widow Film: https://www.newsarama.com/49301-marvel-studios-adamant-against-moving-black-widow-for-coronavirus-concerns.html 00:53:25 - Marvel Partners With Asmodee for new Prose Novels: https://www.newsarama.com/49303-domino-doctor-doom-more-lead-new-marvel-prose-line-debuting-in-2020.html 01:02:32 - Rock Band Dance Gavin Dance Team-Up with Z2 for Original Graphic Novel: https://www.newsarama.com/49308-inside-dance-gavin-dance-s-surprise-new-ogn.html 01:14:06 - Jim Lee Speaks on Dan Didio's Exit and Major Rumors: https://www.newsarama.com/49243-did-jim-lee-signal-dc-wont-replace-dan-didio-addresses-major-dc-reboot-rumors.html 01:28:11 - Sean Murphy Announces White Knight 'MurphyVerse', Internet Isn't Pleased: https://www.newsarama.com/49261-sean-murphy-says-dc-approves-mini-imprint-for-white-knight-spin-offs.html Main Topic: 02:00:21 - Strange Adventures #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
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
On episode 177 of THE COMICS PALS, we're talking more fallout from the Coronavirus and its effect on convention season, whether Black Widow will still see a May 1st release, who Americas favorite superheroes are, and we review X-Men #8! 00:14:01 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Detective Pikachu -OGN, Robin 80th Anniversary Sean - Resistance #1 News: 00:22:28 - ECCC Rescheduled and More Coronavirus Impact: https://comicbook.com/irl/2020/03/13/emerald-city-comic-con-reschedules-for-august-offers-fans-exchan/ https://comicbook.com/comics/2020/03/12/wondercon-postponed-delayed/ Virtual Comic Cons in Lieu of ECCC This Weekend: https://comicbook.com/comics/2020/03/11/very-very-shopping-network-guest-list-eccc/ https://ironcircus.com/pajama-con-2020/ 00:37:11 - Coronavirus at the Movies: https://www.newsarama.com/49407-new-mutants-postponed-again-alongside-mulan-antlers.html https://comicbook.com/marvel/2020/03/14/new-amc-theater-rules-coronavirus-outbreak-bad-black-widow-box-office/ 00:49:38 - Three Jokers Finally Releasing This June: https://comicbook.com/comics/2020/03/09/batman-three-jokers-first-preview-released/ https://www.newsarama.com/49337-johns-fabok-s-long-awaited-batman-3-jokers-set-to-debut-this-june.html 00:58:33 - Top 10 Superheroes in America According to Survey: https://www.newsarama.com/49393-superman-is-the-most-popular-superhero-in-america-but-marvel-beats-dc.html 01:10:55 - Marvel Trounces DC in Sales as Both See Sales Rise: https://www.newsarama.com/49410-february-2020-comic-book-sales-charts.html Main Topic: 01:18:27 - X-Men #8 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
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
On episode 178 of THE COMICS PALS we take a deep dive into the comics industry's response to COVID-19 and whether it can survive this pandemic, and the controversy around Marvel's newest heroes Snowflake and Safespace. 00:19:43 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Coffin Bound vol 1, Box of Rain Pete - Giant Sized X-Men Nightcrawler #1, X-Men #9 Phil - X-Men #9, Wolverine #2 Cale - Once & Future Vol 1, X-Ray Robot #1 Sean - Giant Sized X-Men Nightcrawler #1, X-Men #9 News: 00:29:37 - Marvel's New Warriors Reveal met with Backlash: https://www.newsarama.com/49463-new-warriors.html 00:49:37 - Wonder Woman 1984 Might be Released Digitally First: https://www.newsarama.com/49520-wonder-woman-1984-to-skip-theaters-for-digital-debut-movie-execs-considering-it-report.html?fbclid=IwAR1ZFwU0jgYju_M3oyDsuP8HxL9WmRxjWUHVKYeaS_86AuNdzbddiMExyds 01:12:46 - ComicsPro Calls on Publishers, Diamond to Save Stores: https://www.newsarama.com/49490-5-ways-diamond-dc-marvel-other-publishers-can-help-retailers-according-to-comicspro.html 01:21:15 - Eric Stephenson Outlines Image's Plan to Help the Industry through COVID-19, Calls out Marvel & DC: https://www.newsarama.com/49492-image-comics-calls-out-other-publishers-to-join-forces-act-now-to-save-comic-book-retailers-from-ill-effects-of-coronavirus-pandemic.html 01:41:57 - Free Comic Book Day Cancelled: https://comicbook.com/comics/2020/03/18/free-comic-book-day-2020-date-coronavirus-canceled-delayed-summer Marvel Announces Plans to Aid Comics Retailers: https://www.newsarama.com/49517-marvel-comics-offering-deep-discounts-on-comics-to-help-retailers-through-coronavirus.html?fbclid=IwAR0gc7Y0rVttB6jweF0btz40b4VHCvymK12FwWxfDtg9x9Lwx_BRAmr7AdY 01:35:48 - Valiant Comics Creators Reportedly Told to Stop Working on new Books: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2020/03/20/valiant-comics-creators-told-pencils-down-by-bosses-close-for-a-month/?utm_source=most_popular&utm_medium=widget&utm_campaign=most_popular_mobile 01:46:09 - Mad Cave Studios Launches Fund for Comics Retailers: https://www.newsarama.com/49506-comic-book-retailer-covid-19-relief-fund-launched-on-gofundme.html 01:47:50 - Main Topic: The Comics Industry is in Crisis: is this the end of physical comic book stores? https://www.bleedingcool.com/2020/03/19/long-read-extinction-event-comic-shop/?utm_source=most_popular&utm_medium=widget&utm_campaign=most_popular_mobile 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
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
On episode 179 of THE COMICS PALS we're talking more about the comics industry's reaction to COVID-19 and what the next steps are, the possibility of a new Marvel/DC Crossover as posited by Gail Simone, and we're reviewing X-Men #9 and Giant-Sized Nightcrawler! 00:07:23 - Marvel/DC Crossover Talk News: 00:41:21 - Diamond Announces Pause of Distribution: https://www.newsarama.com/49539-diamond-steve-geppi-officially-announce-explain-shutdown.html 00:52:24 - Comics Retailer Calls for Publishers to go Digital Amidst Crisis: https://www.newsarama.com/49550-slammed-by-his-peers-comics-retailer-advocates-digital-publication-continue-during-diamond-pause.html 01:05:48 - Retailer Joe Field Rails Against Digital Distribution Idea, Calls for Pause on all new Releases: https://www.newsarama.com/49542-what-the-diamond-distributors-shutdown-means-for-some-retailers.html 01:23:21 - Marvel Teases Larger Strategy for Continuing to Ship Comics: https://www.newsarama.com/49604-marvel-working-on-larger-scale-plan-to-address-coronavirus-influenced-shipping-problems.html 01:28:59 - DC Releases Reassuring Statement to Freelancers: https://www.newsarama.com/49591-dc-eic-bob-harras-issues-statement-to-freelancers-addressing-coronavirus.html https://www.newsarama.com/49621-dc-s-gotham-high-scheduled-for-april-7-physical-release.html 01:40:53 - Damon Lindelof Reveals Watchmen Follow-up 'Washmen': https://www.newsarama.com/49620-damn-lindeloff-s-washmen-is-the-watchmen-sequel-we-need-right-now.html Main Topic: 01:48:30 - Giant Sized X-Men: Nightcrawler 02:05:52 - X-Men #9 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
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
In honor of what was SUPPOSED to be the New Mutants release date, this month's book club is on the Demon Bear Saga by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bill Sienkiewicz. Have you read Demon Bear Saga? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or on our social media! Let’s have a conversation on our Discord Channel!: discord.gg/TfmEBtU Watch The Comics Pals Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC18o1BfrxCMwks6-lTiJoSQ
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
On episode 180 of THE COMICS PALS, we talk about how Wolverine ALMOST looked and who the best dressed X-Men are, more of the comics industry's response to the coronavirus, and we discuss the ComicHub controversy and whether anything can save comics. 5:20- X-Men Looks - Pirate costumes are from artist Cole Marchetti- @cole_chetti on IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2aGDTyjNvH/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet 21:28 - What We're Reading News: 35:10- Diamond Says it Can't Pay Vendors: https://comicbook.com/comics/2020/03/31/diamond-comics-not-paying-vendors-coronavirus-marvel-dc/ 43:30- DC's Controversial Response to Coronavirus: https://www.newsarama.com/49628-dc-s-weekly-comics-to-continue-digitally-during-diamond-stoppage.html https://www.newsarama.com/49654-dc-changes-digital-plans-only-releasing-collections-digital-first-titles-this-week.html https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-retailer-concern-coronavirus/ 1:09:17- Marvel Putting Work on 1/3'd of May/June Titles on Hold: https://www.newsarama.com/49708-marvel-comics-pausing-work-release-of-one-third-of-its-publishing-line.html 1:15:33- Main Topic: Stu Colson's idea to save the comics industry via ComicHub was met with high praise from the industry at large; except for the retailers themselves. We'll discuss how this morale-boosting concept that seemed poised to save comics came crashing down, and whether retailers shot themselves in the foot, or saw beyond rose colored glasses to see an idea that would only hasten their fall. https://bleedingcool.com/comics/today-the-comic-shops-direct-market-was-saved/ https://www.newsarama.com/49692-comichub-temporary-distribution-system-isn-t-going-forward.html 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
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
This week on Episode 181 of THE COMICS PALS, we talk Todd Mcfarlane's thoughts on the state of comics, we read an excerpt of Uncanny X-Force #1 by Rick Remender, and we discuss how events like Comic Con and will change post Coronavirus. News: 00:24:22 - Todd McFarlane Wants the Comics Industry to Unite: https://www.newsarama.com/49766-todd-mcfarlane-calls-for-unity-crossovers-digital-to-combat-coronavirus-comics-downturn.html https://comicbook.com/comics/2020/04/10/todd-mcfarlane-spawn-kickstarter-passes-one-million/ 00:51:37 - Diamond Announces Payment Plan for Publishers: https://www.newsarama.com/49718-diamond-to-restart-partial-payments-to-publishers.html https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-comic-distributors-ship-retailers-home-addresses/ 01:00:53 - Kevin Conroy Reads new Batman: The Animated Series Spin-off Comic on IG Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAKs20H3hMM 01:06:15 - The Comics Pals Read an Excerpt From Uncanny X-Force #1 01:13:12 - Netflix to Make Sweet Tooth Series: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/2020/04/09/netflix-orders-robert-downey-jrs-sweet-tooth-to-series-based-on-/?fbclid=IwAR33RxXnx8ap8n-IWL4FiqxMsWu_iaXRqfkTXGN_ckew49Jncm9Fu8wO57U 01:22:43 - Quentin Tarantino Wanted to Make Luke Cage Film: https://comicbook.com/movies/2020/04/05/quentin-tarantino-marvel-luke-cage-movie/ 01:36:08 - Dan DiDio Breaks Silence Post DC Firing, Talks Biggest Regret: https://www.newsarama.com/49784-dan-didio-s-biggest-dc-regret-is-not-spending-enough-time-developing-the-new-52.html 01:57:28 - Reedpop Executive Discusses Future of Company: https://comicbook.com/comics/2020/04/10/mike-armstrong-discusses-the-impact-of-coronavirus-on-reedpop-an/ 02:01:22 - Main Topic: How will geek culture change post Coronavirus? Geeks and geek culture took over the entertainment industry over the last ten years and redefined 'cool' in America. Events like NYCC and SDCC receive as much buzz and coverage as anything else, and movies based on comics routinely dominate the box office. The Coronavirus has forced us all into temporary self-quarantine, but what happens when this pandemic ends? How will geek culture be impacted by our newfound fear of physical closeness when so many of the ways we celebrate our mutual love for the nerdy involve massive group gatherings? We'll discuss all this and more in our main topic. 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
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
On episode 182 of The (Great Lakes) Comics Pals, we discuss J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot taking on Justice League Dark for HBO Max, read YOUR messages from Discord, and discuss DC's new partnership to publish new comics next week! 00:09:04 - Listener Questions News: 00:38:45 - J.J. Abrams to Produce Justice League Dark for HBO Max: https://www.newsarama.com/49861-jj-abrams-developing-justice-league-dark-tv-series-for-hbo-max.html 00:49:54 - Boom Inks First Look Deal With Netflix: https://www.newsarama.com/49806-boom-studios-signs-first-look-deal-with-netflix.html 00:56:10 - Booktrade Sales of Comics Remain Strong: https://www.newsarama.com/49796-new-comic-sales-up-in-bookstores-during-coronavirus-even-with-direct-market-shuttered.html 01:01:20 - New Comic 'Friday' by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martin and Munsta Vincente Available on Panel Syndicate: http://panelsyndicate.com/ 01:07:25 - Donny Cates Paying off Pull Lists at Local Comic Shops: https://www.newsarama.com/49827-donny-cates-buys-an-entire-comic-retailer-s-pull-list.html 01:13:47 - Diamond Planning to Restart Distribution of Comics in May: https://www.newsarama.com/49864-official-diamond-targeting-mid-to-late-may-to-restart-distribution.html DC Plans to Release New Comics Starting April 28th: https://www.newsarama.com/49869-dc-to-start-publishing-new-comics-april- 28.html?fbclid=IwAR0SXCBVUmAIS6oOKaUOTyz9qdmBC070MLEPsTctIVlKL5w5KLylhuT1WTM https://www.newsarama.com/49871-diamond-responds-to-dc-s-plan-to-ship-new-comics.html?fbclid=IwAR2JVi0ecnIVT1Q_bZuldLFtc21Puqaam-ShfLXpqgv3QSL4JJgZf7qgle0 01:26:27 - Main Topic: DC's Plans for Publishing New Comics Revealed: https://comicbook.com/dc/2020/04/17/dcs-new-comic-book-distributors-are-midtown-comics-and-dcbs/ https://www.newsarama.com/49873-inside-dc-s-new-print-distribution-pla-and-the-new-distributors-involved.html https://www.newsarama.com/49879-initial-retailer-reaction-to-dc-distribution-plan-is-mixed.html 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
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
What are the five best comic films of all time? We're answering that, updating info on Diamond VS DC Comics, and discussing Superman's history in comics and his importance to our world! News: 00:26:57 - Forbidden Planet Needs Your Help to Stay Open: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/nyc-comic-shop-forbidden-planet-launches-gofundme-to-stay-open-a/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-forbidden-planet-nyc-survive 00:49:19 - Heavy Metal Launching Creator-Owned Comic Imprint 'Virus': https://www.newsarama.com/49963-heavy-metal-launches-creator-owned-comic-imprint-virus.html 01:00:54 - Venom 2 Title and New Release Date Revealed: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/venom-2-teaser-released-tom-hardy-logo-reveal/ 01:14:05 - DC and Diamond's Cold War and More Industry Updates: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-distributed-diamond-ucs-lunar/ https://www.newsarama.com/49888-diamond-refutes-dc-s-notice-to-retailers-about-canceled-orders.html https://bleedingcool.com/comics/no-publisher-but-dc-comics-has-approached-midtown-ucs-distributors/ 01:49:13 - Main Topic: Character Spotlight on Superman! 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