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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 Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Listen to the show LIVE on Saturday morning's at 10AM here: twitch.tv/thecomicspals
The Pals discuss the whether a new Geoff Johns DC comic is still exciting in 2022, more X-Men comic book announcements, Leslie Grace's Batgirl reveal, and Spawn breaking another comic book record.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
6:20 Cale Unboxes the Saga Slipcase Collection
10:18 Listener Feedback
31:27 X-Men '92 goes to Krakoa
42:13 The Hellfire Gala to be a One-Shot This Year/X-Men Vote has Concluded
53:25 Knights of X announcement
58:07 Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr launch new Amazing Spider-Man #1
1:08:14 Spawn: The Scorched Gets 260k Orders from Comic Shops
1:17:29 Leslie Grace Reveals First Look at Her in Batgirl Costume
1:28:13 Geoff Johns Returns to DC For Flashpoint Beyond
1:40:26 Is a New Geoff Johns Comic Still Exciting in 2022?
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
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The Pals: Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Tyler: https://twitter.com/TheTylerOlson
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
The Pals review this week's hottest books including three new #1's! We approach the advertised standoff in Daredevil: Woman Without Fear as well as tackle The Scorched for you Spawn fans out there. We explore a horror filled world in Rain and top it off with the finale for Robin & Batman!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:15 - Daredevil: Woman Without Fear #1 Review
00:23:50 - The Scorched #1 Review
00:37:56 - Rain #1 Review
00:45:14 - Robin & Batman #3
00:55:11 - Comics Tag
01:00:56 - Pals Pulls
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/6RAX3sT
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Tyler: https://twitter.com/TheTylerOlson
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Listen to the show LIVE on Saturday mornings at 10pm here: twitch.tv/thecomicspals
The Pals discuss the delay of Morbius, rumors about the upcoming Flash film that would see a very different DCEU, go over all the news about the Destiny of X X-Men titles, and evaluate Jonathan Hickman's time as Head of X and answer whether his time in that role was successful.
0:00 Intro
00:01:16 Morbius Movie Delayed
00:07:33 Podcast Housekeeping
00:13:05 Two Truth & A Lie
00:24:35 Rumors Suggest Major Reboot of DCEU in Flash Film
00:37:24 Scott Pilgrim Netflix Show Announced
00:43:19 Comic Book Workers United is Now an Official Union
00:50:03 Jeff Lemire Signs Exclusive Deal With Image
00:54:32 Marvel's Black History Month Covers & Artist Revealed
01:03:29 X-Men Red Premise & Creative Team Unveiled
01:09:49 Legion of X Creative Team and Cast Revealed
01:15:23 The X-Men Vote Returns in 2022
01:23:38 Jonathan Hickman Podcast Appearance Reveals Scrapped X-Men Plans
01:37:23 Main Topic
Was the Great Jonathan Hickman X-Men Experiment a Success?
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/6RAX3sT
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Tyler: https://twitter.com/TheTylerOlson
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
The finale of Inferno is here! Does the end of Jonathan Hickman's time with the X-Men stick the landing? We also review X-Men #6, Apache Delivery Service #1, and Spawn #325!
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:30 Inferno #4 Review
00:40:47 X-Men #6 Review
00:56:13 Apache Delivery Service #1 Review
01:09:00 Spawn #325 Review
01:20:15 Comics Tag
01:22:20 Pals Pulls
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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/6RAX3sT
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The Pals: Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Tyler: https://twitter.com/TheTylerOlson
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
On the first episode of the new year, the Pals introduce Tyler Olson as their newest member, discuss news like the latest trailer for The Batman, and give away the Pally Awards for excellence in comics creation in 2021! Use the category list below to add your picks, and share them with us on Social/Discord!
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
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/6RAX3sT
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Tyler: https://twitter.com/TheTylerOlson
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Sean & Marco close out the year reviewing some of Marvel and DC's biggest releases of the week: Swamp Thing: Green Hell #1, The Human Target #3, and Devil's Reign #2!
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/6RAX3sT
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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
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
For our last book club of the year, The Pals finally tackle one of Pete's favorite books of all time: Scott Pilgrim Books 1 & 2 by Bryan Lee O'Malley!
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/6RAX3sT
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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 Dec 27, 2021
Monday Dec 27, 2021
The Comics Pals look back on their predictions for 2021, make new ones for 2022 & close out the year with some exciting new comics announcements for next year!
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/6RAX3sT
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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
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Tyler & Marco review Trial of Magneto #5, Batman: One Dark Knight #1, Avengers Forever #1 & Nightwing #87!
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/6RAX3sT
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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
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Sean, Pete, Marco & Cale review Gunslinger Spawn #3, Radiant Black #11 & Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #3!
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/6RAX3sT
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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