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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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Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
1 hr 16 min
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The Pals:
Sean: @SeansSoapbox
Tyler: @TheTylerOlson on X, Threads, BlueSky, and Instagram
Cale: Carrier Pigeon or Sending Stone
Marco: @mrmarcoanimoto
Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
1 hr 18 min
Thanks again to @SHAKEDOWN for supporting this episode!
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Watch us LIVE on YouTube every:
Thursday at 6 PM EST for Pals Pulls
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Pals Previews Uploaded Every Monday at 1PM EST
Grab some merch here: https://streamlabs.com/thecomicspals/merch
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X: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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The Pals:
Sean: @SeansSoapbox
Tyler: @TheTylerOlson on X, Threads, BlueSky, and Instagram
Cale: Carrier Pigeon or Sending Stone
Marco: @mrmarcoanimoto
Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
3 hr 13 min
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Watch us LIVE on YouTube every:
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Saturday at 10:15 AM EST for The Comics Pals Podcast
Grab some merch here: https://streamlabs.com/thecomicspals/merch
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X: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
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The Pals:
Sean: @SeansSoapbox
Tyler: @TheTylerOlson
Marco: @mrmarcoanimoto
Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
3 hr 15 min
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[00:00:24] Intro
[00:03:05] Comic industry problems overview
[00:06:14] Comic prices are too high
[00:20:44] Pull list value and oversaturation
[00:26:11] HeroesCon plans and community chat
[00:43:41] FOC confusion and retailer burden
[01:05:03] Patron shoutouts and stream intermission
[01:08:42] New reader problems
[01:25:05] Comics versus other entertainment
[01:39:35] Industry wrap-up and support message
[01:41:56] Guest plug and channel updates
[01:49:33] Top Superman villains picks
[01:59:16] Mental health comics recommendations
[02:06:47] Tribute to Marjane Satrapi
[02:11:04] DC blackout and boycott fallout
[02:41:00] The Avengers #1 announced
[03:02:21] GOAT wheel game
[03:13:05] Final plugs and sign-off
Watch us LIVE on YouTube every:
Monday at 1PM EST for Pals Previews
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Grab some merch here: https://streamlabs.com/thecomicspals/merch
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X: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
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The Pals:
Sean: @SeansSoapbox
Tyler: @TheTylerOlson
Marco: @mrmarcoanimoto
Jun 8, 2026
Jun 8, 2026
11 min
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Watch us LIVE on YouTube every:
Monday at 1PM EST for Pals Previews
Thursday at 8 PM EST for Pals Pulls
Saturday at 10:15 AM EST for The Comics Pals Podcast
Grab some merch here: https://streamlabs.com/thecomicspals/merch
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PodBean: https://thecomicspals.podbean.com/
X: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Bluesky: @thecomicspals.bsky.social
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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The Pals:
Sean: @SeansSoapbox
Tyler: @TheTylerOlson
Marco: @mrmarcoanimoto
Jun 7, 2026
Jun 7, 2026
1 hr 44 min
THIS WEEK:
• BATMAN #10
• JUSTICE LEAGUE: DREAM GIRLS #1
• THE DEADMAN #1
• ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #15
• ROOK: EXODUS #10
• SPAWN #55
[00:00:00] Opening music and banter
[00:03:19] Batman #10 Review
[00:21:30] Justice League: Dream Girls #1 Review
[00:38:31] The Deadman #1 Review
[00:50:35] Absolute Green Lantern #15 Review
[01:02:36] Rook: Exodus #10 review
[01:14:20] Spawn #376 review
[01:26:26] Ben 10 #1 revisit
[01:31:26] Storm: Earth's Mightiest Mutant #5 review
[01:35:38] Sean's Stack
[01:43:28] Outro and Saturday tease
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Watch us LIVE on YouTube every:
Thursday at 8 PM EST for Pals Pulls
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Pals Previews Uploaded Every Monday at 1PM EST
Grab some merch here: https://streamlabs.com/thecomicspals/merch
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PodBean: https://thecomicspals.podbean.com/
X: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Bluesky: @thecomicspals.bsky.social
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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The Pals:
Sean: @SeansSoapbox
Tyler: @TheTylerOlson
Marco: @mrmarcoanimoto
Jun 1, 2026
Jun 1, 2026
15 min
Become a Patron - https://www.patreon.com/thecomicspals?fan_landing=true Subscribe on YouTube - youtube.com/thecomicspals?sub_confirm... Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/6RAX3sT Watch us LIVE on YouTube every: Monday at 1PM EST for Pals Previews Thursday at 8 PM EST for Pals Pulls Saturday at 10:15 AM EST for The Comics Pals Podcast Grab some merch here: https://streamlabs.com/thecomicspals/merch ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PodBean: https://thecomicspals.podbean.com/ X: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals Bluesky: @thecomicspals.bsky.social Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Pals: Sean: @SeansSoapbox Tyler: @TheTylerOlson Marco: @mrmarcoanimoto
May 31, 2026
May 31, 2026
3 hr 17 sec
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Grab some merch here: https://streamlabs.com/thecomicspals/merch
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X: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
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The Pals:
Sean: @SeansSoapbox
Tyler: @TheTylerOlson
Marco: @mrmarcoanimoto
May 31, 2026
May 31, 2026
1 hr 48 min
THIS WEEK:
• BATMAN #163
• ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #20
• SUPERMAN #38
• THE FLASH #33
• SWAMP THING 1989 #2 (Pals Poll)
• THE ULTIMATES #24
• KING SPAWN #55
[00:00:00] Opening
[00:03:06] Batman #163 Hush 2 review
[00:25:56] Absolute Wonder Woman #20 review
[00:36:52] Superman #38 review
[00:47:05] The Flash #33 review
[00:59:50] Viewer poll and next picks
[01:02:11] Swamp Thing 1989 #2 review
[01:13:59] The Ultimates 24 review
[01:26:52] King Spawn #55 review
[01:37:24] Sean's Stack
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Watch us LIVE on YouTube every:
Thursday at 8 PM EST for Pals Pulls
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Pals Previews Uploaded Every Monday at 1PM EST
Grab some merch here: https://streamlabs.com/thecomicspals/merch
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X: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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The Pals:
Sean: @SeansSoapbox
Tyler: @TheTylerOlson
Marco: @mrmarcoanimoto
THIS WEEK:
• BATMAN #163
• ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #20
• SUPERMAN #38
• THE FLASH #33
• SWAMP THING 1989 #2 (Pals Poll)
• THE ULTIMATES #24
• KING SPAWN #55
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Subscribe on YouTube - youtube.com/thecomicspals?sub_confirm...
Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/6RAX3sT
Watch us LIVE on YouTube every:
Thursday at 8 PM EST for Pals Pulls
Saturday at 10:15 AM EST for The Comics Pals Podcast
Pals Previews Uploaded Every Monday at 1PM EST
Grab some merch here: https://streamlabs.com/thecomicspals/merch
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X: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Bluesky: @thecomicspals.bsky.social
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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The Pals:
Sean: @SeansSoapbox
Tyler: @TheTylerOlson
Marco: @mrmarcoanimoto
May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
15 min
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Watch us LIVE on YouTube every:
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Grab some merch here: https://streamlabs.com/thecomicspals/merch
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X: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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The Pals:
Sean: @SeansSoapbox
Tyler: @TheTylerOlson
Marco: @mrmarcoanimoto