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.

Episodes

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

Monday Feb 01, 2021

Will Brian Michael Bendis Leave DC Comics? | The Comics Pals Episode 223

Monday Feb 01, 2021

Brian Michael Bendis' exclusive contract is over at DC! The Pals discuss what's next for him, the release date for the #Snydercut and more! PLUS: we ask "Do Recap Pages Suck?"

News:
-X-Vote 2021 is ON! Here are the Candidates
-Marvel Reveals How Heroes Reborn is Returning
-Do Recap Pages in Comics Suck?
-Keanu Reeves Tells Everyone Where to Buy Comics
-Zack Snyder's Justice League Receives Official Release Date

Main Topic: Brian Michael Bendis is No Longer Exclusive to DC, What's Next?

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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Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/TfmEBtU
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Saturday Feb 06, 2021

WandaVision Episode 5 Review | The Comics Pals

Saturday Feb 06, 2021

On our WandaVision Episode 5 review, Sean, Pete, Phil & Cale are joined by Cale's better half & comics editor extraordinaire, Jessica Burton! The Westview Review crew discuss this episode's Family Ties connections, swamp theories & pick apart the episode's shocking conclusion!

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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PodBean: https://thecomicspals.podbean.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/TfmEBtU
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Monday Feb 08, 2021

Immortal Hulk Anti-Semitism Controversy | The Comics Pals Episode 224

Monday Feb 08, 2021

On this week's show, the Pals discuss Fantastic Four: Life Story's announcement, BRZRKR selling 615k Copies & Immortal Hulk coming under fire for possible Anti-Semitic art.

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: https://www.youtube.com/thecomicspals
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/TfmEBtU
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Saturday Feb 13, 2021

WandaVision Episode 6 Review | The Comics Pals

Saturday Feb 13, 2021

On our WandaVision Episode 6 review, Jess returns to discuss a slow, but meaty episode. Is Pietro who he says he is? How great did Wanda look in costume? We discuss it all!

The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.