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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 Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
On this extra-special 200th episode, we celebrate with YOU loyal listeners by reading some of your messages to us on the air. We also live react to DC Fandome news, discuss the return of Ben Affleck to Batman, AND play the Newlywed Game! 00:15:18 - Listener Comments: Random Question of the Week: 00:43:16 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Locke & Key: In Pale Battalions Go Phil - Batman by Morrison Omnibus 3 Sean - Batman: Three Jokers #1 00:48:01 - Listener Mail 2 News: 00:51:59 - Ben Affleck to Return as Batman in Flash Film: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/ben-affleck-batman-returning-the-flash-movie/ 01:05:24 - DC Fandome to Become 2 Part Event: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-fandome-schedule-changed-cancelled-movies-batman/ https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-fandome-convention-spoilers-event-schedule-new-saturday/ 01:13:26 - DC Fandome Teases and Reveals Ahead of the Event: https://movieweb.com/the-batman-poster-logo-dc-fandome/?fbclid=IwAR00y3MfngJ0nM0KSQ-xwHnA5w5_K0XfPtUgEPfdDVQH9Ct1U02N9Bzwp0Y https://comicbook.com/movies/news/black-adam-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-first-look-dc-fandome/ 01:21:55 - Jim Lee Speaks on 20-25% Cut in Publishing, Eyes Digital as DC's Future: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-publishing-numbers-will-be-cut-from-20-25/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/jim-lee-talks-about-dc-comics-two-year-plan-for-global-dominance/ 01:35:44 - Live Wonder Woman 1984 Fandome Reactions 01:37:52 - Kraven the Hunter and Untitled Female-Led Film Find Directors: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/kraven-the-hunter-movie-taps-triple-frontier-director/ https://comicbook.com/movies/news/olivia-wilde-tapped-marvel-film-sony-spider-woman/ 01:46:31 - Main Topic: Newlywed Game! 03:03:05 - Gotham Knights Live Reactions 03:05:44 - Listener Mail 3 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 Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Journey with us into the swamp as we deep dive into the first arc of Alan Moore's legendary run on Swamp Thing! Marco may love ol' Swampy, but what do the rest of the Pals think about this classic? 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 Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
We react to all the new trailers from DC Fandome including The Batman, discuss the release of New Mutants, and read the week's biggest books: X-Men #11 and Batman: Three Jokers #1! 00:16:43 - Listener Comments: 00:23:29 - Pals Pulls: Marco - We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #1 / Strange Adventures #5 Sean - We only Find Them When They're Dead #1 News: 00:46:27 - The Batman Trailer: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-batman-trailer-4k-released-matt-reeves/ 01:05:05 - The Snyder Cut Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6512XKKNkU&feature=emb_rel_pause 01:13:02 - Black Adam Animated Teaser: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/black-adam-dc-movie-trailer-fandome-dwayne-johnson-the-rock/ 01:17:43 - Suicide Squad Characters Revealed: https://twitter.com/suicidesquadwb/status/1297248820405780480?s=21&fbclid=IwAR3IUXovnuSkrr4S-7QJa0tlFSvcPU8qYeQzEgWK_N3IbxZ8f_LWh3w2pkE 01:22:58 - DC Announces Return of Milestone for 2021: https://www.gamesradar.com/dc-milestone-static-earth-m-dc-fandome/ 01:34:29 - New Mutants, a Real Movie, Finally Drops: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/new-mutants-bad-reviews-worst-xmen-movie-maisie-williams-response/ https://comicbook.com/movies/news/new-mutants-creator-artist-name-wrong-slams-movie-bob-mcleod/ Main Topic: 01:42:01 - X-Men #11 Review 02:10:12 - Batman: Three Jokers #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 Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
On this week’s show, we discuss Keanu Reeves' Kickstarter drama, bootleg superhero toys & read the week's biggest books: Empyre #6 & Strange Adventures #5. 00:05:55 - Housekeeping 00:07:22 - Listener Mail 00:27:45 - Bootleg Toys & Spider-Man’s Original Colors 00:35:59 - Pals Pulls 00:38:55 - Robert Pattinson Tests Positive for COVID-19 00:47:00 - Batman Day 00:57:01 - Sony/Marvel TV Shows including Silk 01:17:27 - Shang Chi trailer 01:25:24 - BRZRKR Kickstarter Drama 01:55:05 - Empyre #6 Review 02:18:35 - Strange Adventures #5 Review ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YouTube: https://youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
On this week’s show, Pete and Sean are joined by Tyler to discuss Bendis leaving Superman, the future of DC Generations, and review this week’s hottest books: Marauders #12 Review & Dark Nights: Trinity Crisis! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:14:35 - RQOTW 00:33:15 - Pals Pulls 00:51:38 - Bendis Leaves Superman 01:08:00 - Batman/Catwoman Coming in December 01:14:50 - Batman: Black & White Returns in December 01:20:00 - DC Fandome Live 01:24:15 - DC Generations Carrying on With Generations: Shattered #1 01:46:20 - Wonder Woman 1984 Delayed AGAIN 01:57:00 - Marauders #12 Review 02:21:00 - Dark Nights: Trinity Crisis #1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
We have the pleasure of interviewing the creator of Is'nana the Were-Spider, Greg Anderson Elysée, a horror-fantasy superhero comic. This time around they talk about Greg's new Kickstarter, Is'nana the Were-Spider: Showtime where we get to see our titular hero in a new light in this one-shot! Check out the Kickstarter here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/isnanashowtime/isnana-the-were-spider-showtime More Is'nana from Greg: https://webwaycomics.ecwid.com/Isnana-the-Were-Spider-Vol-1-Forgotten-Stories-Trade-Paperback-p138378940 Check out his online store: https://webwaycomics.ecwid.com Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregdae/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregAndElysee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.dae ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
In addition to being joined by bubbling creator Mark Bouchard, we discuss Jonathan Majors being cast as Kang, Tatiana Maslany cast as She Hulk, and we review X-Men 12 & Giant--Sized X-Men: Storm! 00:04:35 - Interview With Mark Bouchard 01:12:26 - Pals Pulls Cale - X Of Swords: Creation #1, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles TPB Marco - Fishkill #1 Pete - X Of Swords: Creation #1 Sean - Low 25, X Of Swords: Creation #1 News: 01:23:30 - Jonathan Majors Cast as Kang in Ant-Man 3: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/ant-man-3-marvel-jonathan-majors-kang-the-conquerer-mcu/ 01:33:16 - Tatiana Maslany to Play She Hulk in Disney + Series: https://deadline.com/2020/09/she-hulk-tatiana-maslany-marvel-series-1234578701/?fbclid=IwAR0gFDAAgHhyADNDV5nPGWWaiZPTyLeraYhQjITc775fPQj3lKS_LDQ8uEQ 01:45:58 - Marvel Has a Secret X-Title Coming in December: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-has-a-surprise-classified-x-men-title-for-december/ 01:56:05 - DC Universe Becoming Infinite and Comics Only: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-universe-infinite-app-streaming-service-rebrand-dc-comics/ 02:06:06 - DC Future State Event Announced for 2021, 5G No More: https://www.gamesradar.com/dc-future-state-teased-for-2021-part-of-generations-event/ https://www.gamesradar.com/dc-shoots-down-5g-or-reboot-speculation-not-going-to-happen/ Main Topic: 02:14:56 - Giant-Sized X-Men: Storm #1 Review 02:33:36 - X-Men #12 Review YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
The Pals are wowed this week by the WandaVision trailer, discuss the Marvel movie delays and the Samuel L. Jackson led Nick Fury Disney+ streaming show, and we review X of Swords: Creation #1! 00:18:59 - Pals Pulls 00:28:25 - Reverse Bookclub 00:55:12 - Marvel Movie Delays 01:17:52 - WandaVision Trailer 01:29:44 - Nick Fury Show Announced 01:37:58 - Justice League Reshoots 01:48:36 - X of Swords: Creation #1 Review Listener Comments 00:18:59 - Pals Pulls: Cale - X-Factor #4, Inkblot #1, Shang-Chi #1 Marco - Olympia TPB Phil - Shang Chi #1 Pete - Shang Chi #1 Sean - Batman: Three Jokers #2, Department of Truth #1 00:28:25 - REVERSE BOOK CLUB News: 00:55:12 - Marvel Delays Black Widow, Eternals and Shang Chi: https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/black-widow-eternals-shang-chi-delay-2021/ 01:17:52 - WandaVision Gets a Second Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj9J2ecsSpo&feature=emb_logo 01:29:44 - Nick Fury Series Starring Samuel L Jackson Coming to Disney +: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/samuel-l-jackson-to-star-in-a-nick-fury-series-on-disney-/ 01:37:58 - Snyder Cut to Have Reshoots After All: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/zack-snyder-justice-league-film-more-superman-batman-cavill-affleck-fisher-gadot/ Main Topic: 01:48:36 - X Of Swords: Creation Review YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
On this month's Book Club we tackle another listener request! This time we dive into one of the 90's most popular books by one of its most popular creators, Battle Chasers by Joe Madureira! Does this action-adventure romp stand the test of time? Listen to us and find out! YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Come for the reviews of Batman: Three Jokers 2 and X-Force 4, stay for the fascinating interview with comics editor Claire Napier! We also talk Jamie Foxx's return to the Spider-Man franchise and Iman Vellani being our first Ms. Marvel! 00:01:10 - Interview with Claire Napier 01:35:05 - Ms. Marvel Cast 01:47:57 - Electro Returns in Spider-Man 3 02:11:47 - Batman Podcast 02:21:22 - Three Jokers #2 Review 02:52:53 - X-Factor #4 Review 01:11:24 - Pals Pulls: Pete - Marauders #13, Wolverine 6, X-Force 13 Cale - Ultraman #2, Chainsaw Man #87, 88 Marco - LEGEND OF THE SWAMP THING HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR #1, Spy Island #2 Sean - Batman #100, Marauders #13, Wolverine 6, X-Force 13 News: 01:35:05 - Newcomer Iman Vellani cast as Ms. Marvel: https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/ms-marvel-iman-vellani-actress-cast-role-mcu/ 01:47:57 - Jamie Foxx to Return as Electro in Spider-Man 3: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/spider-man-3-mcu-jamie-foxx-electro/ 02:11:47 - Batman Scripted Podcast Headed to Spotify: https://www.gamesradar.com/batman-unburied-scripted-narrative-podcast-coming-to-spotify/ Main Topic: 02:21:22 - Batman: Three Jokers 2 Review 02:52:53 - X-Factor 4 Review YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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