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Uncanny X-Force | The Comics Pals Book Club

Come sit by the fire with us for our latest book club and read the bloody tale of Marvel's most stabby team, the Uncanny X-Force! Rick Remender and crew deliver an epic Mutant saga that features incredible art, big, brutal action and deep philosophical questions about what happens to those who do the worst for the greater good. 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

The Legacy of Avengers: Endgame | The Comics Pals Episode 184

On episode 184 of The Comics Pals, we debate which live action Spider-Man movie is the best, read listener mail that leads to another debate, this time about how well Man of Steel showcases Superman's humanity. We also dive into all the big news of the week, including Diamond announcing a return date for distributing comics, how television shows might change post coronavirus, and we take a look back at Avengers: Endgame one year later and reflect on its impact. 00:21:27 - Listener Mail: News: 00:38:32 - Diamond to Resume Shipping Comics on May 20th, Marvel Announces New Comics Hitting Stores the 27th: https://www.polygon.com/comics/2020/4/28/21240351/new-marvel-dc-image-comics-may-20-diamond-comic-distributors?fbclid=IwAR1LUpABQye2ff_smSCMrG6ZsxSX5q5Hsf-0h8nVgSgeb9yPripUbJBk9aE https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/marvel-comics-to-resume-wednesday-releases-for-new-comics-and-collections-starting-may-27?fbclid=IwAR1-T1GaHY6Vj_P3hbS5aCC2uCt1rWsLMuZ3ZeCzj2k8zNfXxbEmjx2iUtA 00:45:23 - Steve Geppi Does Livestream Interview, Answers Retailer Questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgN-JmPP0aM&fbclid=IwAR0eMQpXCA_vMz2k1o-MWfbtCnoh8mogmThsUBeFctPGN0juMhv6DewVBjo 01:13:40 - New Publisher Allegiance Arts & Entertainment to Launch Comics Line in 70% of Walmart Stores: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/45667/comic-displays-going-over-3-000-walmart-stores-next-tuesday?fbclid=IwAR1FimVsuMdNm25wmJYGhlB1yrGrXjvGanpw4thgnaYY2RYpJoz8Z9RFKt4 01:27:33 - Arrowverse Producers Rethinking Shows for Post Covid-19 World: https://www.newsarama.com/50051-arrow-verse-riverdale-more-rethinking-love-scenes-fight-scenes-in-post-covid-19-reality-of-filming.html 01:44:15 - The Legacy of Avengers: Endgame One Year Later: Avengers: Endgame is one year old now, and will remain the last film released by Marvel for a few more months than intended due to the Coronavirus. It served as the cap on 22 films and 11 years worth of storytelling, and has the distinction of being the highest grossing film of all time. We take a look back at this groundbreaking movie, share our thoughts about its legacy and discuss new information about how it could have been a different film altogether. 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

Retailers Guide to Saving Comics & the Comics Clues Game! | The Comics Pals Episode 185

On episode 185 of The Comics Pals (of America!) we discuss the latest updates in the comics industry as Diamond marches toward reinstating distribution, analyze the list of actions comics retailers believe will save the industry, and we play Phil's newest game, Comics Clues! 00:03:46 - Listener Mail News: 00:20:56 - Diamond Says May 20th Orders Stronger than Anticipated: https://www.newsarama.com/50106-may-20-orders-better-than-we-thought-says-diamond-owner.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDQ6tqHfd6o&feature=emb_logo 00:41:14 - https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-book-retailers-plans-to-fix-the-direct-market-when-it-returns/ 01:09:29 -Lunar Likely to Distribute Books for non-DC Publishers: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/lunar-to-distribute-non-diamond-comics-publishers-in-the-future/ 01:20:28 - New Mutants WAS Available for VOD Pre-Order, Still Releasing in Theaters: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-new-mutants-still-being-planned-for-theatrical-release/ 01:28:40 - Comic-Con at Home Announced in Place of SDCC: https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/1258898741622382593 01:42:06 - Main Topic: Phil's Comics Clues Game! 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

Superman Character Spotlight Part 2! | The Comics Pals Episode 186

This week on The Comics Pals we're joined by honorary Pal Tyler Olson to discuss the NEW New Mutants release date, DC's newest-best character B-Rex from Dark Nights: Death Metal, answer YOUR questions, and back by kind of popular demand, we're taking a second look at Superman in our character spotlight! 00:11:35 - Random Question of the Week 00:31:15 - Pals Pulls: Phil - Superman Smashes the Klan TPB Pete - Snotgirl Volume 3 Marco - Swamp Thing Nancy Collins Omnibus Tyler - Freedom Fighters Rise of Nations TPB Sean - Buffy #14, X-O Man-o-War #1 News: 00:48:57 - Disney CEO Says Tentpole Films Won't Skip Theaters: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/disney-marvel-studios-black-widow-mulan-tentpoles-not-skipping-theaters-disney-plus-ceo-bob-chapek/ 00:59:18 - New Mutants Has a Release Date: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/twitter-reacts-the-new-mutants-august-release-date-coronavirus-concerns/ 01:02:48 - Jonathan Hickman's X of Swords Event Coming in September: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/jonathan-hickmans-x-men-returns-in-september-with-x-of-swords-cr/ 01:13:06 - DC Announces New Dates for its Event Books Including Dark Nights: Death Metal: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/batman-three-jokers-delayed-until-end-of-summer/ https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-batman-joker-war-first-look-release-date/?fbclid=IwAR3P6ZLB_ouet7AFYhgPF9mUx6xK2x5qkgQ3Jlf08nc08Bxrj0Zgi9-E5qc https://www.denofgeek.com/comics/dark-nights-death-metal-rebuilds-the-dc-multiverse/?fbclid=IwAR0Km5Rciz0-tJK4Fp85U_iNPXhw6tzWm29hm-rA3E_vGFpRuR1s6_aaNTo https://bleedingcool.com/comics/doctor-manhattan-in-dark-nights-death-metal-and-more/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/warren-ellis-to-write-evil-robot-dinosaur-batman-in-death-metal/ 01:34:48 - Black Lightning Creator FURIOUS With DC Over Character's Treatment: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/tony-isabella-dc-comics-black-lighting/ 01:47:32 - Main Topic: Superman: Character Spotlight Part 2! 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

Ahoy Comics Tom Peyer/Stuart Moore Interview & The Snyder Cut! | The Comics Pals Episode 187

On this jam packed episode we interview Ahoy Comics creators and executives Tom Peyer and Stuart Moore about their books The Wrong Earth and Captain Ginger, how they feel about the state of comics, and much more! We also discuss the major announcement of the Justice League Snyder Cut and not everyone is happy it exists. Tom Peyer and Stuart Moore Interview 00:58:44 - Listener Mail 01:08:44 - Pals Pulls 01:14:23 - The Old Guard Trailer 01:21:37 - The End of American Crime Trailer 01:25:21 - Ruby Rose off Batwoman 01:34:57 - Fearscape Sequel 01:40:40 - Main Topic 01:08:44 - Pals Pulls: Pete - Martain Manhunter TPB Marco - Postal Complete Collection Cale - Martian Manhunter TPB Phil - Bog Bodies, Martian Manhunter TPB Sean - Marauders #10 News: 01:14:23 - Greg Rucka's The Old Guard Netflix Film Trailer: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-old-guard-netflix-movie-trailer-charlize-theron/ 01:21:37 - Rick Remender's The Last Days of American Crime Netflix Film Trailer: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/netflix-last-days-american-crime-movie-trailer/ 01:25:21 - Ruby Rose Leaves Batwoman Series After One Season: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/ruby-rose-exits-batwoman-role-to-be-recast/ 01:34:57 - Ryan O' Sullivan and Andrea Mutti's Fearscape Getting Followup: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/vault-comics-sets-fearscape-followup-a-dark-influence-fall-1294841?fbclid=IwAR0BjK2gKn9dSqYhx7OtQeHrx0Qad2x3QC7R040MDD45j486Sni-E86W4wQ Main Topic: 01:40:40 - The Snyder Cut is real and it's coming! https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/justice-league-snyder-cut-plans-revealed-it-will-be-an-new-thing-1295102 Check out the first issues of several Ahoy Comics titles on Comixology! https://www.comixology.com/AHOY-Comics/comics-publisher/15128-0?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy 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

Daredevil: Born Again | The Comics Pals Bookclub

On this month's edition of The Comics Pals Book Club, the Pals dive into the most iconic Daredevil story of them all, Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. 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

A Wave Blue World's Tyler Chin-Tanner & Marauders #10 Review | The Comics Pals Episode 188

A Wave Blue World's Tyler Chin-Tanner returns to the show this week to discuss their latest anthology, Maybe Someday, how AWBW is adjusting to the current climate, and more! We also discuss Henry Cavill's return to Superman, and we review Marauders #10! To check out AWBW's anthology Maybe Someday's Kickstarter, click here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tylerchintanner/maybe-someday 00:52:02 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Usagi Yojimbo TPB Vol 01 Bunraku & Other Stories Marco - Swamp Thing Giant #4, Nailbiter Returns Sean - Far Sector #6 by N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell News: 01:01:16 - Henry Cavill Back as Superman... Maybe? https://comicbook.com/movies/news/superman-henry-cavill-man-of-steel-2-cameo-return/ 01:20:36 - Zack Snyder Reveals Darkseid for Justice League, HBO Max Boss says film is 'wildly expensive': https://comicbook.com/movies/news/darkseid-first-look-zack-snyder-justice-league-movie-villain/ https://comicbook.com/movies/news/justice-league-snyder-cut-budget-costs-more-30-million/ 01:34:07 James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas' Wynd #1 is Biggest Creator-Owned Book From Boom! Ever: https://www.newsarama.com/50313-wynd-1-trailer-takes-readers-to-a-world-where-magic-is-outlawed.html https://bleedingcool.com/comics/wynd-1-is-officially-booms-biggest-creator-owned-comic-launch-ever/ 01:40:35 - Marvel to Publish Free Recap Guide: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-to-publish-previously-in-marvel-comics-recap-guide/ 02:04:15 - Main Topic: Marauders #10! 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

DC Dumps Diamond & Dark Nights: Metal Book Club! | The Comics Pals Episode 189

This week, we examine the bombshell that DC is no longer partnering with Diamond, read retailer reactions to the news, and more! We also do a special Book Club for Dark Nights: Metal! 00:26:29 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Something Is Killing The Children vol 1 Sean - Something Is Killing the Children #7 News: 00:33:19 - DC Drops Diamond as Distributor After 25 Years: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dc-cuts-ties-diamond-comic-distribution-1297309?fbclid=IwAR3XjRQKU8239DacmWpnEjEwcxfC5tndoy81nuuvB6ngM0VKPYWxytSxjGk https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-qa-on-quitting-diamond-after-25-years-exclusivity/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dennis-barger-and-brian-hibbs-agree-dc-quitting-diamond-reaction/ 01:26:28 - Batwoman Replacing Kate Kane With New Character After Ruby Rose's Departure: https://www.cnet.com/news/batwoman-replaces-ruby-roses-kate-kane-with-new-character-an-out-lesbian/?fbclid=IwAR1-3ZxFAnLX85mmbP7SJmuRY28QZ5f1aJTmUbQGNvF92hBuMDEw2TrDJOk 01:32:15 - 2020 Eisner Nominations Announced: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/2020-eisner-award-nominees-officially-revealed-idw-leads-with-mo/ 01:44:40 - Main Topic: Dark Nights Metal Book Club! 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

DC Diamond Fallout | The Comics Pals Episode 190

We're covering more of the fallout between Diamond & DC, including Marvel and Image's reaction, reading your mail, and much more! 00:10:06 - Listener Mail 00:17:09 - Pals Pulls: Pete - WYND #1 Cale - Dial H for Hero Vol 2- Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Jordan Gibson Marco - After Realm #2, Dark Knights Metal #1 Phil - Dark Nights: Death Metal #1 Sean - Dark Nights: Death Metal #1 News: 00:24:33 - RIP Denny O'Neil: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/legendary-batman-writer-and-editor-dennis-oneil-passes-away/ 00:30:28 - Doom Patrol Season 2 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TusmSgYoDhQ 00:47:06 - Update on Comic-Con at Home, DC to Skip for Own Event: https://twitter.com/colliderfrosty/status/1270782674681032704?s=21&fbclid=IwAR2SEpg6c3UgQfIcwTYxQSM0-3vpEFe9LBHpG-lHWFDZMPnaXmU6a3LFATE https://comicbook.com/movies/news/dc-films-reportedly-skips-comic-con-at-home-dc-fandome-event-august-2020/ 01:03:22 - New Boom Book From Al Ewing 'We Only Find Them When They're Dead' Preview: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/al-ewing-simone-di-meo-we-only-find-them-when-theyre-dead-series/#4 01:09:12 - Gerry Conway Isn't Happy About Police Adopting Punisher Skull, Has a Plan to Reclaim it: https://screenrant.com/marvel-punisher-skull-symbol-police-black-lives-matter/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/punisher-creator-gerry-conway-looks-to-reclaim-punisher-skull/ 01:27:49 - Marvel Launches 'Wednesday Variants' as Shot at DC: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-wednesday-variants-against-dc-comics/ 01:30:47 - Main Topic: DC's decision to leave Diamond sent shockwaves through the comic book industry. We evaluate all the latest updates and reactions, including a scathing message from Image Publisher Eric Stephenson. 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

Dark Nights: Death Metal #1 & Strange Adventures #2 Reviews | The Comics Pals Episode 191

This week we're talking the allegations of sexual misconduct that rocked the comics industry, the DC FanDome Event is revealed, share our thoughts on the return of Milestone Comics, and we review DC's 2 biggest releases, Dark Nights: Death Metal #1 & Strange Adventures #2! 00:16:15 - Listener Mail 00:20:36 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Green Lantern 80th Anniversary Marco - Dragonfly & Dragonflyman TPB, Stringbags TPB Pete - Dragonfly and Dragonflyman TPB Phil - Green Lanthern 80th Anniversary Sean - Empyre #0 News: 00:33:50 - Warren Ellis & Cameron Stewart (Among Others) Accused of Sexual Misconduct: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/warren-ellis-accused-of-grooming-young-women-for-decades/ https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/books/comic-writer-artist-cameron-stewart-fired-from-dc-project-over-allegations-of-grooming-1.72132226 01:15:12 - Free Comic Book Summer! https://comicbook.com/comics/news/free-comic-book-day-changed-to-weekly-event-lasting-all-summer/ 01:20:50 - Marvel's Empyre Event Gets Trailer: https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-empyre-trailers-to-build-an-empyre/ 01:30:08 - DC's Fandome Event Officially Announced, Snyder Cut, Black Adam & More to be Teased: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/dc-announces-fandome-virtual-event-for-fans/ https://comicbook.com/movies/news/justice-league-snyder-cut-reveals-teased-for-dc-fandome-event/ https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-rock-black-adam-dc-fandome/ 01:40:22 - DC Temporarily Extends Relationship With Diamond: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-comics-diamond-extend-partnership-temporarily/ 01:41:55 - The Return of Milestone Announced... Again: https://www.gamesradar.com/dcs-milestone-revival-back-on-track-and-needed-more-than-ever-says-co-founder/ Main Topic: 02:01:54 - Strange Adventures #2 Review 02:37:02 - Dark Nights: Death Metal #1 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