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Empyre #0 Review & The Comics Pledge | The Comics Pals Episode 192

This week, we reveal the event Marco has to read as punishment for his loss in SSBU on stream, address the latest sexual assault allegations in comics and the #comicspledge, and we review Empyre #0! 00:17:03 - Pals Pulls: Pete - Fire Power #1 Marco - - Olympia #5, Unpresidented Cale - Raiders Phil - Infinite Crisis Omnibus New Edition Sean - Fire Power #1 News: 00:34:38 - RIP Joe Sinnott: https://comicbook.com/irl/news/joe-sinnott-dies-dead-93-marvel-comics-inker/?fbclid=IwAR1XN6UnbIBXSi95S7uxE2Xc2Bp_fdAeRvUV68awzRh2koQg2uPhJL92GX4 00:39:08 - Michael Keaton in talks to Return to Batman Role: https://www.thewrap.com/batman-returns-michael-keaton-bruce-wayne-the-flash-movie/ 00:54:06 - Unsung Comics Hero James Killen Fired From Barnes & Noble: https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-buyer-james-killen-laid-off-at-barnes-noble/?fbclid=IwAR2FESIX64KjpS-FmDXnPy_W3d5NaBpydGYMJAsn83LmXGrWUylasigE8bo 01:02:23 - Scott Allie Fired From Dark Horse Over Sexual Assault Allegations: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dark-horse-publisher-mike-richardson-apology-scott-allie/ http://www.multiversitycomics.com/news/scott-allie-out/ 01:23:07 - Charles Brownstein Resigns From CBLDF After Sexual Assault Allegations: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/comic-book-legal-defense-funds-charles-brownstein-resigns-amid-s/ 01:34:15 - The Comics Pledge: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comicspledge/ Main Topic: 02:04:23 - Empyre #0 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

Kill Or Be Killed | The Comics Pals Book Club

The Eisner Award winning team of Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips try their hand at a more traditional monthly book with Kill or be Killed, but is this violent vigilante story worth your time? Find out in our listener requested June Book Club episode!

Are Superheroes Just Cops With Capes? | The Comics Pals Episode 193

This week, we're talking Marvel grabbing the rights to the Alien and Predator comics franchises, the coming of Knull, an update on the CBLDF, and we tackle Time Magazine's claim that superheroes are "cops with capes". 00:20:17 - Listener Mail 00:47:18 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Killadelphia Volume 1 & Undiscovered Country Volume 1 Phil - Absolute Fourth World by Jack Kirby Sean - Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow #1 News: 00:57:10 - Marvel Acquires Rights to Alien and Predator From Dark Horse: https://www.ign.com/articles/alien-predator-marvel-comics-xenomorph-iron-man-avengers?fbclid=IwAR17JTd5eIC9ha-eFxm4a7T_bGyLLS5mJIl1NgzT2i9kmv_7_UGuAnAagG8 01:09:56 - Marvel Announces that 'Knull is Coming': https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-announces-upcoming-knull-crossover-event/ 01:16:49 - Scott Lobdell Sexual Misconduct Allegations Resurface as he Announces Exit from Red Hood Book: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/scott-lobdell-quits-red-hood-50-replaced-dynamic-new-voice/ 01:31:49 - CBLDF Update: https://www.gamesradar.com/comic-book-legal-defense-fund-aims-to-fix-whats-broken-as-levitz-and-two-other-board-members-exit/?fbclid=IwAR283OWSBom2CNUE4S5ALUUnEf15pVp0u_4OI2qNu5o1q-An_Mrua9FnvzY 01:38:57 - Tom King VS Superman: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/tom-king-tells-fox-news-you-can-say-truth-justice-the-american-way/ 01:48:36 - Main Topic: We analyze a Time Magazine article that calls for a deeper look into how superheroes are portrayed on screen in light of America's re-examination of police, and discuss whether superheroes are extensions of police. https://time.com/5857064/defunding-police-superheroes-onscreen/ 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

Do Comics Have to Reflect the Real World? | The Comics Pals Episode 194

This week, we discuss the announcement of a new Gotham PD show set in the Batman film universe, CW debuts the next woman to play Batwoman, read your mail, & we talk about what responsibility comics' publishers have in addressing social issues within the books. 00:07:57 - Listener Mail 00:18:32 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #12 - Pete - Dark knights death metal #2, Giant size Magneto Sean - Empyre #1, FCBD X-Men #1 News: 00:26:51 - New Gotham PD Show Coming to HBO Max: https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/gotham-pd-series-hbo-max-the-batman-matt-reeves-terence-winter-1234703127/ 00:38:40 - Batwoman Casts Javicia Leslie as Titular Character for S2: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/batwoman-taps-javicia-leslie-take-title-role-1302532?fbclid=IwAR3MtPTyKbUq-edMy9HvEd19ZDWUDMRWJVGwWXNBeYxf44IRmMZH-nFpfI0 00:44:35 - Is Image Comics Teasing a Crossover? https://www.gamesradar.com/image-comics-teases-crossover-for-november/ 00:58:05 - Scholastic and Marvel Team-Up for Exclusive Graphic Novels: https://www.gamesradar.com/miles-morales-kamala-khan-shuri-in-new-graphic-novels-from-scholastic-and-marvel/ 01:07:37 - Knull is Coming to Marvel's Next Event: King in Black: https://www.gamesradar.com/marvels-next-event-is-dark-and-heavy-metal-king-of-black/ 01:15:44 - Marvel Comics Reprints God Loves Man Kills, Complete With N-Word: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-n-word-back-into-print/ 01:37:02 - Main Topic: Do Comics Have a Responsibility to Speak on Social Issues? Comics have been around for a long time, and from almost the beginning they've reflected problems in the real world and dealt with them, though not always gracefully. Both Marvel and DC made the choice to do so on their own, but now fans are calling out both companies for not doing enough to include diversity and for their characters to take stances about real world issues within the books. In light of our conversation last week about copaganda in comics, we're examining what level of responsibility the industry has to deal with real world issues in their books. 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

Strange Adventures #3, Empye #1 & Dark Nights: Death Metal #2 Reviews! | The Comics Pals Episode 195

A double dose of Boom announcements, more Watchmen from DC in the form of Tom King's Rorschach maxi, and 3 HUGE reviews: Empyre #1, Strange Adventures #3 and Dark Nights: Death Metal #2 and more on episode 195! 00:23:01 - Pals Pulls: Pete - FCBD 2020 HORIZON ZERO DAWN (MR) Marco - Folklore vol 1, Chu #1 Cale - Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1, Empyre #2 Sean - Low #23 News: 00:30:04 - NBC Enters Comics, Partners With Boom and Grant Morrison for New Series: https://www.gamesradar.com/nbcuniversal-launches-comics-company-with-grant-morrison-on-first-title/?fbclid=IwAR3Pjht35zNYq6xWnP4v80Rl27QXoN_BbAIOs4qWYTnv0QnJNRC7xniUIBs 00:39:22 - Keanu Reeves Teams Up With Boom for BRZRKR, co-writing with Matt Kindt: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/keanu-reeves-announces-new-comic-book-at-boom-/ 00:48:06 - Comic Con @ Home Schedule Released: https://comicbook.com/irl/news/comic-con-at-home-full-schedule-panel-sdcc-how-to-watch/ 00:53:47 - New Trailer for New Mutants Released, Panel Coming to Comic Con @ Home: https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2550404/the-new-mutants-drops-an-awesome-new-teaser-and-has-a-comic-con-surprise?fbclid=IwAR3e1PLrDuVnr4mIqvGoz_lfG9PqApRBZsXqmFajjf7BiX9BO4s0YxtdfXg 01:02:44 - Netflix Announces Animated Series Based on Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo: https://deadline.com/2020/07/samurai-rabbit-usagi-chronicles-netflix-series-stan-sakai-usagi-yojimbo-1202985811/?fbclid=IwAR29WBkpJjXCbaLMJaUPeDg3xQ1YcXsL2cBkkOc_q-vr1pCqOMvQmXzjvRg 01:08:39 - DC Announces Rorschach Maxi Series By Tom King and Jorge Fornes: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/rorshach-watchmen-dc-series-tom-king/ Main Topic: 01:36:46 - Strange Adventure #3 Review 02:09:52 - Empyre #1 Review 02:31:18 - Dark Nights: Death Metal #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

Empyre #2 & Comic Con at Home! | The Comics Pals Episode 196

On this week's show, the Pals discuss the legacy of the Dark Knight, Comic Con at Home highlights & review Empyre #2! 00:08:37 - The Dark Knight Hot Take 00:24:01 - Pals Pulls 00:30:48 - Dynamite in Hot Water Over Comicsgate 00:50:49 - Tom King Calls Out Jae Lee 01:02:48 - Ahoy Comics Wave 5 01:10:19 - New Mutants Panel 01:24:02 - Image Comics Crossover Release 01:30:23 - Rorschach Info 01:39:29 - Marvel Comic Con Showing 01:48:13 - Empyre #2 Review ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to The Comics Pals Podcast @ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thecomicspals Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals Check us out on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: www.twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: www.twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: www.twitter.com/Totointow Marco: www.twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: www.twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Earth X | The Comics Pals Book Club

For this month's book club, The Pals tackle a listener suggestion: Earth X by Jim Krueger, John Paul Leon and Alex Ross! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to The Comics Pals Podcast @ Soundcloud: @thecomicspals Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: www.twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: www.twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: www.twitter.com/Totointow Marco: www.twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: www.twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Emypre #3, X-Men #10 & Wonder Woman #759 Reviews | The Comics Pals Episode 197

This week we're reading your comments, talking Marvel's lack of racial diversity behind the scenes, and reviewing Empyre #3, X-Men 10 AND Wonder Woman #759 per a listener request! 00:06:22 - Listener Mail 00:25:55 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Coffin Bound #5, Strange Adventures #4 Phil - Punisher Soviet Trade, Wonder Woman The Last True Hero Trade Cale - Razorblades Anthology, Crossroads at Midnight Kickstarter Sean - Giant Sized X-Men: Fantomex #1 News: 00:39:25 - Tom King/Jae Lee Saga Follow Up: https://www.gamesradar.com/jae-lee-tom-king-comicsgate/ https://www.gamesradar.com/tom-king-apologizes-to-jae-lee-for-public-accusations/ 01:07:13 - Scott Snyder to Step Back From Mainline DC Books in 2021: https://www.gamesradar.com/scott-snyder-moving-away-from-dcs-central-line-in-2021/?fbclid=IwAR1QOJs_ObGN0t4eRrO7FN9_YbgEJI1kV4lLIPPC3O-HAF1gXwEcm5CGTRc https://www.gamesradar.com/scott-snyder-aiming-to-revive-dcs-writers-workshop-initiative/?fbclid=IwAR2W7KZpkRyWoAnROqzY1X8znGG7zzlVNG9uo5tmCknVHT6IsynRccVyexY James Tynion to Publish Horror Titles under Tiny Onions Studios: https://www.gamesradar.com/batman-writer-james-tynion-horror-razorblades-jump-scare/ 01:13:10 - Image Comics Previews New Book 'Blue in Green': https://screenrant.com/blue-in-green-new-image-comic/?fbclid=IwAR3aLf5AsWiA8EXuDX_PtNT88yIwc2m5b9iM_7oAXkN_JnYBEyfa7Nh1f7I 01:23:22 - Daredevil Actor Peter Shinkoda and Anthony Mackie Speak on Race/Racism at Marvel Studios: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/daredevil-actor-peter-shinkoda-claims-045046115.html https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2551448/marvels-anthony-mackie-clarifies-comments-about-diversity 01:36:52 - Marvel's Lack of Diversity Discussed in Business Insider Article: https://www.yahoo.com/news/marvel-insiders-theyre-skeptical-recent-124949466.html Main Topic: 02:02:33 - Wonder Woman #759 02:12:59 - X-Men #10 Reviews 02:27:58 - Empyre #3 Review Listen to The Comics Pals Podcast @ Soundcloud: @thecomicspals Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: www.twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: www.twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: www.twitter.com/Totointow Marco: www.twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: www.twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Strange Adventures #4 & Empyre #4 Reviews | The Comics Pals Episode 198

This week we're answering your questions, discussing what we can expect from DC Fandome, and we're reading two of DC's biggest books, Strange Adventures #4 and Empyre #4. Listener Mail - 7:08 - Pals Pulls- 23:57: Cale - Corto Maltese: Mu The Lost Continent Phil - Cruel Summer HC Sean - Marauders #11, Seven Secrets #1 News: 33:14 - DC Fandome Trailer and News: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-fandome-trailer-event-2020/?fbclid=IwAR2-OkJy43FA0OoPuav589uCnOjkd7Hy8j6gNs9vuJ9lrrSYHlk9y3Ln7G8 https://comicbook.com/dc/news/the-batman-dc-fandome-robert-pattinson-matt-reeves-guest-list/ 49:57 - Release the Snyder Cut Documentary & Trailer: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/release-the-snyder-cut-justice-league-trailer-documentary/ 56:33 - Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips Launching OGN Series Reckless: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ed-brubaker-sean-phillips-launch-graphic-novel-series-reckless-1306288?fbclid=IwAR3Ex9RIMgDooFOIVsl37M6tjslXInfowQqIA3ulKaOC8yBy7XwijAahVlI 1:07:30 - Ramon Villalobos and Bad Idea Comics' Bad Marketing Idea: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/ramon-villalobos-denies-bad-idea-comics-artwork-is-his/ 1:18:50 - Nia DaCosta to Direct Captain Marvel 2: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/captain-marvel-2-movie-spoilers-director-nia-dacosta/ Main Topic: 1:24:00 - Empyre #4 Review 1:46:00 - Strange Adventures #4 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

MASSIVE DC Layoffs & NYCC Cancelled! | The Comics Pals Episode 199

On this week's show, Pete hosts and the boys discuss the massive layoffs hitting DC, play a would you rather, and review Empyre #5 and Dark Nights: Death Metal #3! 00:08:03 - Would You Rather 00:16:33 - Pals Pulls 00:20:29 - NYCC Cancelled https://www.cbr.com/nycc-canceled-covid-19-all-digital/ 00:29:29 - DC Layoffs https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dc-comics-dc-universe-hit-by-major-layoffs-1306743 00:38:16 - Cancelled Titles https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-cancels-hellblazer-hawkman-teen-titans-young-justice-and-more/ 00:42:23 - Tom Taylor Clarifies Suicide Squad & Kelly Sue DeConnick Clarifies Aquaman: https://www.cbr.com/suicide-squads-tom-taylor-confirms-series-wasnt-canceled-teases-more-future-stories/ https://www.cbr.com/kelly-sue-deconnick-announces-aquman-departure-dc/ 00:52:49 - Jim Lee Speaks Out https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-comics-publishing-jim-lee-update-details-layoffs/ https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-sales-same-level-or-higher-since-diamond-split-jim-lee/ Main Topic: 01:10:25 - Empyre #5 Review 01:30:13 - Death Metal #3 Review