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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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Wednesday Oct 11, 2017
Wednesday Oct 11, 2017
The Comics Pals have finally decided to bite the bullet and review the full first season of Riverdale! Cale, Pete, and Marco discuss their general feelings about the show, the comparison to Twin Peaks, the various murders and (most importantly) all of the ships! This episode was recorded on July 4th, 2017! Stay tuned for Riverdale Review the show where we’ll review every episode of Season 2! Right here in the Pals Network! Catch Riverdale on the CW on Wednesday nights! The Pals: Cale: @totointow Pete: @Loud_Pete Marco: @woeismarco_
Monday Oct 16, 2017
Monday Oct 16, 2017
It’s The Comics Pals spookiest episode yet! The scariest man in comics, Dirk Manning, joins the show to talk about the launch of yet another successful Kickstarter, this time for Tales of Mr. Rhee Volume 4: Everything Burns. He also talks about his collaboration with the band Twiztid, how he’s managed to become successful in comics without ever writing for Marvel or DC, and more! The Pals also talk about horror comics and why the genre not only prevails but thrives, and how it uses the strengths of the comics medium to take the horror genre to another level. PLUS: Phil is a changed man. Apples and Origins Reader Mail Pals Pulls: Marco - Kill or Be Killed 13 Phil - Grayson the Superspy Omnibus Pete - Invincible 141 Sean - Batman 33, Batman The Drowned #1 Justice League Heroes Trailer: https://www.polygon.com/…/justice-league-trailer-superman-c… Len Wein’s Final Swamp Thing Story to Be Released: http://ew.com/…/new-swamp-thing-special-to-feature-posthum…/ Hulu’s Runaways Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6_0dJkjFAM How Marvel Changed Nico Minoru For Runaways Show: https://www.polygon.com/…/16449462/marvel-runaways-hulu-nico Why Hulu Was the Perfect Place For Runaways: https://www.polygon.com/…/runaways-hulu-marvel-tv-jeph-loeb… Fox’s New Mutants Trailer: http://www.heroicgirls.com/first-new-mutants-trailer-read…/… Main Topic: The horror genre has a long, storied history in the comics medium, with some of the best comics of all time also being some of the greatest horror stories ever told. In honor of the spookiest time of year, the Pals talk about all things horror comics, breaking down the differences between horror films and comics, the limitations horror comics have and the ways the medium uses its strengths to tell amazing horror stories, and we talk about some of our favorite horror comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop
Wednesday Oct 18, 2017
Wednesday Oct 18, 2017
You loved our Riverdale Season 1 review(Right?!), so we're back for Season 2 reviews every Wednesday (until we come up with a better time slot!). Here are our thoughts on Season 2, Episode 1: "Chapter 14: A Kiss Before Dying"! Featuring: Andy from The Video Game Pals! The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Andy: twitter.com/Tiger_Millions
Monday Oct 23, 2017
Monday Oct 23, 2017
On our one year anniversary episode (!), The Pals bring on special guest Ryan Cady (writer of MAGDALENA, WARFRAME) to talk about his work at Top Cow, writing for a licensed property like Warframe, and being a member of the current DC Writer’s Workshop class. We gush over the Black Panther and Punisher trailers, talk about the possibility of the Russo brothers leaving the MCU, and more! We also talk about conventions, how important they are to the comic book industry, and how they played a major role in shaping The Comics Pals! PLUS: We learn who is the ultimate Ryan! Pals Pulls: Sean – Batman the Merciless #1 Marco/Pete – Saga #48 News: Black Panther Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjDjIWPwcPU Punisher Premiere Date Revealed: https://www.polygon.com/tv/2017/10/19/16301890/punisher-premiere-date-netflix-marvel Daredevil Season 3 Teaser: https://www.polygon.com/tv/2017/10/17/16490668/daredevil-season-3-teaser-defenders-marvel-netflix Thor: Ragnarok Reviews Extremely Positive: https://www.newsarama.com/37037-thor-ragnarok-rotten-tomatoes-score.html Russo Brothers Leaving MCU After Avengers 4: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/10/20/avengers-4-russo-brothers-leaving-mcu/ Marvel Discusses Marvel Only Convention: https://www.newsarama.com/36974-marvel-have-discussed-doing-their-own-convention.html Main Topic: Comic book conventions have become some of the biggest pop culture events in the United States, with the recent New York Comic-Con event drawing over 250,000 fans. As tremendous as this growth is, much of it is due to the co-opting of these huge shows by other forms of entertainment media, like films, television and video games. Do comic-cons still serve comic books, particularly the creators whose work isn't necessarily well known? The Pals discuss this, and their own experiences at comic book conventions, including how cons have shaped and formed The Comics Pals! The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
For this episode special guest Olivia Hicks joins the Pals in the booth to talk about our thoughts on Season 2, Episode 2: "Chapter 15: Nighthawks"! Featuring Olivia Hicks: https://twitter.com/missoliviahicks The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Cale: twitter.com/Totointow
Friday Oct 27, 2017
Friday Oct 27, 2017
Welcome back to another Comics Pals Book Club! In honor of the upcoming film Thor: Ragnarok we decided to dive into two of the comics the film was (loosely) inspired by Planet Hulk and Thor: Ragnarok! The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/WoeisMarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop
Monday Oct 30, 2017
Monday Oct 30, 2017
On this episode of The Comics Pals, the Pals as they talk about the latest news in the comics industry, including Zachary Levi being cast as Shazam, the possibility of a Deathstroke film, DC's announcement of a $30 hardcover edition of Action Comics #1000, and much more! They also take a look at how women in superhero films have been treated historically, and look towards the future of female led superhero films now that the success of Wonder Woman has opened the floodgates. PLUS: CALE IS BACK BABY! Buy or Sell Pals Pulls: Cale - Archie #25, Sherlock Frakenstein & the Legion of Evil #1 Pete - Paper Girls #17, The Walking Dead #173 Phil - Batman The Devastator #1 Sean - Batman #34, Captain America #695 News: Zachary Levi Is Shazam: http://comicbook.com/…/shazam-movie-cast-zachary-levi-dc-c…/ Release Window For Shazam Revealed: http://comicbook.com/…/shazam-director-release-date-david-…/ Deathstroke Movie Being Written: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/…/deathstroke-movie-works-… Key Piece of Wonder Woman's BvS Origin Retconned: https://www.cbr.com/wonder-woman-movie-retcon/ Action Comics #1000 to Have Two Versions: https://www.bleedingcool.com/…/action-comics-1000-30-168-p…/ Doomsday Clock Movie Theater Trailer: https://www.newsarama.com/37107-coming-soon-to-a-theater-ne… Kevin Feige Talks Female Thor In MCU: http://comicbook.com/…/23/female-thor-mcu-kevin-feige-movie/ 'Logan' Director James Mangold Writing X-23 Film: https://www.cbr.com/wonder-woman-x-23-film/… Captain Marvel Officially In 'Avengers 4': https://nerdist.com/captain-marvel-avengers-4/ Ben Mendolsohn Rumored to Play Villain Role In 'Captain Marvel' Film: http://variety.com/…/ben-mendelsohn-captain-marvel-villain…/ Main Topic: Is the future bright for female characters in superhero films? Superhero films have taken over the movie industry, bringing in billions of dollars per year and pleasing fans worldwide. These movies have come under fire for a number of things, however, and one of the key points of criticism has been the lack of female characters who play a pivotal role in these films, and a lack of depth for the ones that do. The Pals take a look at how female characters have fared over the years, how 2017 changed the game for women in these films, and whether or not the future is bright for comic book movies starring women. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
The Pals are back for another episode of the Riverdale Review and joined in the booth by Pete's friend and mentor, journalist Jeremy Rodriguez of the Philadelphia Gay News! Cale is finally back after his move to New Zealand, and he can't wait to grab a chicken tender melt and talk about Chapter 16: The Watcher In The Woods (S2E3)! Follow Jeremy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RodriguezJeremy The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Cale: twitter.com/Totointow
Monday Nov 06, 2017
Monday Nov 06, 2017
Ragnarok is upon us, and the Pals are ready for it! This week, they break down all the biggest news in the comics world, including Superman himself (Henry Cavill) talking about the struggles of the DC Films, a new Batman/Wonder Woman series coming to DC Comics, Disney wanting to provide their New Warriors series with a bigger platform, and more! But the biggest news is the release of Thor: Ragnarok, and the Pals provide their take on the film, dissecting it and providing their ratings for Marvel's latest (and possibly greatest!). PLUS: Hey man. We're about to go do a podcast, wanna come? Pals Pulls: Marco - Harrow County #27 Pete - Paper Girls Deluxe HC 1 Cale -Detective Comics #968, Ragman #2, Masters of Kung Fu #1 Sean/Phil - Mister Miracle #4 News: Henry Cavill Addresses Problems In DCEU: https://www.polygon.com/2017/10/31/16585910/justice-league-henry-cavill-superman-batman-wonder-woman Wonder Woman Officially Highest Grossing Superhero Origin FIlm: https://www.cbr.com/wonder-woman-highest-grossing-origin/ Batman/Wonder Woman Comic Incoming: http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/11/02/new-batman-wonder-woman-series-reportedly-in-the-works/ Lord of the Rings Television Series Possibly In Development: https://www.cbr.com/lord-rings-tv-series-development/ Russo Brothers Address Infinity War Trailer: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/11/03/avengers-infinity-war-trailer-date-russos/ Disney Looking For New Home For New Warriors Series: https://filmschoolrejects.com/marvels-new-warriors-scouting-new-home/ Three Movie Character Arc For Hulk Begins In Thor: Ragnarok: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/10/11/thor-ragnarok-begins-a-three-movie-arc-for-hulk Greg Pak Loves Thor: Ragnarok: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/10/31/planet-hulk-comic-writer-loves-thor-ragnarok Thor: Ragnarok Has 93% Fresh Rating On Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/thor_ragnarok_2017 Main Topic: The Pals review and debate Thor: Ragnarok! If you haven't seen the movie yet, check out the spoiler free review of the film at the beginning of the main topic, and if you have seen the movie and want to hear our takes, stick around for our spoilerrific review of the movie! The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop
Thursday Nov 09, 2017
Thursday Nov 09, 2017
Sorry for the late upload, but the gang is finally reunited in the booth yet again for this week's episode of the Riverdale Review! Archie has gotten out of control, Betty's world is getting turned upside down and we've got a lot of feelings! The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Cale: twitter.com/Totointow