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Chapter 22: Silent Night, Deadly Night (S2E9) | The Riverdale Review

On this week's episode, the Pals in the booth take the mid season finale on by themselves! The Pals will be back at Pop's in 2018 when Riverdale(The show of our time)returns! The Riverdale Review is a weekly conversational review of The CW's Riverdale! The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/MrMarcoAnimoto Cale: twitter.com/Totointow

Isaac Goodhart Interview & Marvel Cancellations | The Comics Pals Episode 61

On the penultimate episode of the year, the Pals have on their last guest of the year, Postal artist Isaac Goodhart! He dishes on how he got into the industry, working on Postal and his love of mailmen, his time at the DC Creator’s Workshop, and more! The Pals also talk about the biggest news in the industry this week, including the continuing saga of Ben Affleck’s flip flopping on being involved with the DCEU, Star Wars dominating the box office, and C.B. Cebulski apologizing for the Akira Yoshida debacle. Interview with Isaac Goodhart: 00:01:20 Apples and Origins: 00:37:53 Pals Pulls: 00:43:23 Cale - Star Wars: Jedi Storms of Crait #1 Marco Cunalata - Postal Vol. 6, They're not Like Us #17 Pete - Void Trip #2, Image+ #5 (Oblivion Song Cover Issue), Saga Vol. 8 TP Sean - Doomsday Clock #2 News: 00:53:00 New Ghost Rider Series Coming From Christopher Sebela: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/12/19/marvel-ghost-rider-new-comic-series/ IGN's Best of the Year Awards: http://au.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards?abthid=5a3ac1f00cb72b8455000011 Gail Simone and Cat Staggs Crosswind In Development For TV: https://www.newsarama.com/37913-simone-staggs-crosswind-in-development-for-tv.html Sex Criminals Returns This January: https://imagecomics.com/content/view/brimpers-rejoicesex-criminals-returns-this-january Does Ben Affleck Still Want To Direct a Batman Film?: 00:58:48 http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/12/21/ben-affleck-batman-future-dceu-justice-league/ Arrow Television Show Can No Longer Use Deathstroke: 01:02:16 http://au.ign.com/articles/2017/12/22/arrow-cant-use-deathstroke-anymore-because-of-joe-manganiello-movie Titan Comics Unveils The Factory: 01:05:20 https://graphicpolicy.com/2017/12/20/factory-new-dystopian-sci-fi-coming-jodorowsky-moebius-collaborator-elgo/ Valiant Reveals X-O Manowar Live Action First Look: 01:09:30 http://capelesscrusader.org/valiant-reveals-first-look-live-action-x-o-manowar/ Star Wars: The Last Jedi Score Allegedly Tampered With By Alt Right Member: 01:15:22 http://comicbook.com/starwars/2017/12/23/star-wars-the-last-jedi-rotten-tomatoes-alt-right/ Star Wars: The Last Jedi Dominates Box Office, But Doesn’t Beat Out The Force Awakens: http://comicbook.com/starwars/2017/12/22/star-wars-last-jedi-box-office-650-million-worldwide/ C.B. Cebulski Apologizes For Using Pseudonym Akira Yoshida: 01:22:10 https://www.polygon.com/comics/2017/12/18/16790024/marvel-comics-editor-cebulski-name-akira-yoshida Main Topic: 01:25:59 Marvel's Cancellations - why do they matter? Working in comics can be a heartbreaking experience. It happens all the time that talented writers, artists, colorists, and beyond can put their absolute all into a book they think is really good, only for it to turn out to not connect with audiences, get cancelled by the publisher and leave the creative team high and dry. This is an experience six different creative teams shared this week as Marvel announced the cancellations of six of their books. Cancellations are nothing new in comics -- but the reaction to this round of them by Marvel has been surprising to say the least. The Pals break down why people are so up-in-arms about the cancellation of these books, the realities of working in comics and how small the audience pool is, what constitutes a successful release in comics, how fan reactions underlie a big problem for the industry, and much more. Six Marvel Comics Books Cancelled: http://comicbook.com/2017/12/20/luke-cage-canceled Tom Breevort Comments On Cancelled Marvel books: https://www.newsarama.com/37898-brevoort-addresses-wave-of-marvel-title-cancellations.html 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

The Best of 2017 & Our Predictions For 2018, Doomsday Clock #2 Review | The Comics Pals Episode 62

On the last episode of 2017 and the first of 2018, the Pals review the last major comic book release of 2017: Doomsday Clock #2! We also wish Stan the man Lee a Happy Birthday, talk the CW’s trailer for Black Lightning, and Brian Michael Bendis’ rumored first DC project being Superman! As a means of reflecting on the year that was 2017 and looking forward to 2018, the Pals talk about their favorite comic book related moments and books from 2017, and cast their eyes to the future and make predictions for 2018! Random Question of the Week! 00:04:12 Pals Pulls: 00:14:35 Cale/Marco/Pete - Exit Stage Left Snagglepuss Chronicles #1 Marco - Paper Girls #19 Pete - Rat Queens #7, Walking Dead #175 Phil - Captain Atom: The Fall And Rise Of Captain Atom TP Sean - The Resurrection of Jean Grey #2, Astonishing X-Men #7 Doomsday Clock #2 Discussion 00:21:21 Dark Knight Metal #4 Discussion 00:37:28 News: Stan Lee Reports Stolen Money: 00:42:38 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/12/30/stan-lee-300000-stolen-police-investigating/ Marvel's Create Your Own Platform's Weird Restrictions: 00:48:30 https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2017/12/28/16827356/marvel-comics-create-your-own-platform-terms-restrictions CW's Black Lightning Trailer: 00:56:39 https://twitter.com/blacklightning/status/943179139581751296 Tom King Gives Update On Sheriff Of Babylon Season Two: 00:59:10 http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/12/28/tom-king-gives-an-update-on-sheriff-of-babylon-season-2/ Action Comics #1000 Hardcover Price Jumps to $50: 01:01:26 https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/12/28/action-comics-1000-hardcover-now-50-book-not-30/ Brian Michael Bendis Rumored to Be Taking Over Superman Title In 2018: 01:10:29 https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/12/25/brian-bendis-ivan-reis-joe-prado-superman/ Main Topic: 01:23:17 The Pals end the year by reflecting on 2017 in the world of comics culture, and what a year it was! We also look into the future and make some predictions about 2018. Come back at the end of 2018 to see if we were right about our predictions! Join us in sending off 2017 but ALSO welcoming 2018 by crafting your own Best Of 2017 and 2018 prediction lists! The questions are as follows: Best of 2017: Favorite news story of 2017? Favorite comic book of 2017? Favorite comic book film of 2017? Favorite Comics Pals interview of 2017? Favorite comic book creator of 2017? Predictions for 2018: Will Ben Affleck say goodbye to the Batman role in 2018? Will Marvel publish new Fantastic Four comics in 2018? Which comic book movie do you think you’ll enjoy the most in 2018? Will The Comics Pals interview any of the following three creators in 2018: Grant Morrison, Tom King or Scott Snyder? Which comic book creator do you think will break through in 2018 and become a major star? 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

Is The Punisher Bad For Our Culture? | The Comics Pals Episode 63

The Pals join the rest of the world in 2018 with a fresh episode covering all the news in the comics world! It may be the dead of winter which typically means dry news cycles for the world of comics, but there’s still plenty to talk about, including the latest in the DC Films saga, some new comic titles from Dirk Manning, Gail Simone making her grand return to Marvel Comics with Domino, and more! We also talk about the Punisher and what his popularity says about our culture, and whether he should even exist given our culture’s problem with gun violence. Random Question of the Week 00:03:15 Pals Pulls: 00:08:57 Marco - Wicked + Divine Vol 6: Imperial Phase Pt II, Royal City #9 Cale - Mech Cadet Yu Vol 1, Hellboy and the BPRD 1954 Sean/Phil - Mister Miracle #6 News: Many Batman Movies Now Streaming On Netflix: 00:15:46 http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/01/02/batman-movies-streaming-on-netflix/ Fans Protesting WB HQ Want Justice League Director's Cut: 00:22:28 http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/01/04/zack-snyder-fans-protest-warner-bros-hq-justice-league-directors/ DC Movies Shake Up Sees New President: 00:30:01 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dc-movies-find-new-president-it-conjuring-executive-1071435 Dirk Manning Announces Nine New Titles For 2018: 00:36:49 https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/01/01/hope-new-superhero-comic-k-lynn-smith-dirk-manning-2018/ New Michael Moreci Comic Wasted Space Announced By Vault: 00:40:02 https://www.newsarama.com/38060-a-false-prophet-called-in-to-save-the-galaxy-in-vault-s-wasted-space.html Jodie Foster Trashes Superhero Films, James Gunn Responds: 00:42:10 https://www.newsarama.com/38018-jodie-foster-says-superhero-movies-are-like-fracking-gunn-responds.html Gail Simone to Write Domino Series For Marvel: 00:50:06 http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/01/05/marvel-rolls-out-domino-comic-by-fan-favorite-writer X-Men: Grand Design Second Genesis Release Date Moved Up Significantly: 00:53:12 https://www.newsarama.com/38044-x-men-grand-design-3-release-moved-up-to-summer.html Main Topic: 01:02:50 Jon Bernthal Says" fuck them" Regarding Alt-Right Fans Of Punisher Netflix Series: https://www.avclub.com/jon-bernthal-to-his-alt-right-punisher-fans-fuck-th-1821752348 The Punisher is arguably the most polarizing character ever created in the comics space, and questions about his impact on our society and the dangers of his popularity have only intensified with the release of the Punisher Netflix series. In light of his symbol being blazoned by police officers and alt-right supporters alike, some are even calling for Marvel to stop publishing material with the character in it completely. Do these criticisms of the character and Marvel have merit? Should a character who commits gruesome acts of violence exist in a culture that is ravaged by gun crimes? The Comics Pals answer these questions and more! 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

Brian Michael Bendis Writes Superman & Stan Lee Assault Allegations | The Comics Pals Episode 64

This week, the Pals talk about the announcement of Brian Michael Bendis writing for Action Comics #1000, the news about a Black Widow movie finally being written, Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie joining the Exiles within the comics, and much more! Don’t forget to leave us a like and subscribe to the channel if you like what you hear! Phil's New Game (Help Us Name it!) 00:03:11 Reader Mail 00:09:35 Pals Pulls: 00:16:40 Sean - Batman #39 Marco- Kill or Be Killed #15, Star Wars #42 Phil- Anarky the Complete Collection (TP) News: Brian Michael Bendis to Write Story For Action Comics #1000: 00:21:05 http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/01/11/brian-michael-bendis-first-dc-comics-work-revealed-superman-action-comics/ First Trailer For Krypton Series Releases: 00:27:57 https://www.facebook.com/rottentomatoes/videos/10155906815922357/?fref=gs&dti=833038996839182&hc_location=group John Ridley to Write Series About Minority Heroes For DC: 00:37:17 https://www.polygon.com/comics/2018/1/12/16883074/dc-comics-john-ridley-12-years-a-slave-other-history-of-the-dc-universe ONI PRESS Making Big Changes For 2018: 00:43:24 https://www.newsarama.com/38141-oni-press-names-new-publisher-more-staff-changes.html New Exiles Comic Announced, Thor: Ragnarok Version of Valkyrie to Join Team: 00:52:51 https://www.polygon.com/comics/2018/1/9/16868060/thor-ragnarok-valkyrie-marvel-comics A Kitty Pryde Film May Be In the Works At Fox: 01:03:08 http://screencrush.com/kitty-pryde-x-men-spinoff-tim-miller/ A Black Widow Movie Is Being Written: https://www.thewrap.com/jac-schaeffer-marvel-black-widow-movie/ Main Topic: 01:08:13 Stan Lee is the most well known comics creator of all time, and at age 95, most consider him a harmless, sweet old man who is responsible for creating their favorite superheroes. Unfortunately, disturbing allegations of sexual assault against his nurses have now come to light that completely call into question what we think we know about Stan Lee. The Pals examine the information that’s currently available and do their best to comment on a very uncomfortable subject. Stan Lee Allegations Discussion https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/01/12/new-allegations-stan-lee-groped/ https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/01/12/alan-duke-stan-lee-abuse-allegations/ 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

Is the Comic Book Industry On the Verge Of Extinction? | The Comics Pals Episode 65

The Pals dive into the biggest news of the week, including Tom King's latest big idea over at DC called Sanctuary, even more creative teams announced for Action Comics #1000, Dan Slott departing Spider-Man after 10 years to write Iron Man, and much more! Leave us a like and be sure to subscribe if you like what you hear! Note!: We mentioned having video with our faces in it this episode on the YouTube version, but we couldn't get it to work this time! We're trying some new stuff and we appreciate your patience. Reader Mail 00:05:43 Random Question of the Week 00:15:54 Pals Pulls: 00:24:47 Marco - Monstress #13 Cale- Green Arrow: The Archer's Quest New Edition TP, Immortal Iron Fists TP, Sex Criminals #21 (Kris Anka Variant) Sean/Phil - Doomsday Clock #3 News: Tom King Introduces 'Sanctuary' To the DCU: 00:29:51 http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/01/13/tom-king-dc-comics-sanctuary-/ More Details Emerge About Action Comics #1000: 00:40:37 http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/01/19/dc-comics-bringing-supermans-red-trunks-back-for-action-comics-1/ Lindsay Lohan Wants To Play Batgirl Really, Really Bad: 00:45:50 http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/01/16/lindsay-lohan-batgirl-campaign-continues/ Diamond Release Information About Top Selling Comics Of 2017: 00:59:18 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/01/15/top-selling-comic-2017-marvel-legacy/ Silver Sprocket Announces 12 New Titles: 01:11:27 https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/01/15/silver-sprocket-new-12-titles-spring/ Kitty Pryde And Colossus To Marry: 01:17:07 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/01/18/marvel-wedding-of-century-colossus-kitty-pryde-trailer/ Dan Slott Leaving Spider-Man, Will Write Iron Man: 01:19:11 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/01/19/dan-slott-leaving-the-spider-man-behind-will-take-over-iron-man/ Peter Parker Allegedly Appearing in Venom Film: 01:24:54 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/01/18/venom-movie-spider-man-peter-parker-tom-holland-cameo/ Main Topic: 01:29:48 The comic book industry is stuck in the stone age and possibly facing extinction. What can be done to prevent this? Writer Greg Pak took to Twitter to highlight a problem in the comic's industry that doesn't get spoken of nearly enough: the difficulty associated with actually purchasing books. Pak specifically mentions that preordering comics is important for retailers to know how much of a book they need to order, but a majority of fans don't bother to preorder their books, likely because of how difficult it is to do. This is only one way that the comic book industry is holding itself back by not modernizing its business practices and the ways in which it gets books out into the world. The Pals discuss how the stagnation of the industry is holding it back, and what can be done to prevent the eventual collapse of the business we all know and love. 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

Chapter 23: The Blackboard Jungle (S2E10)|The Riverdale Review

Welcome back Pals! It's just a romantic dinner between Cale and Marco in the booth this week, so strap in! The Riverdale Review is a weekly conversational review of The CW's Riverdale! The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/MrMarcoAnimoto Cale: twitter.com/Totointow

Are The X-Men SJW’s? | The Comics Pals Episode 66

The Pals talk about the newest Wolverine mini-series this year, the revival of a classic comics character, was “Inhumans” cancelled, a slew of films including Suicide Squad, Captain Marvel, and much more! Leave us a like and be sure to subscribe if you like what you hear! PLUS: Something's different in this one! Reader Mail - 00:02:58 Swamp Thing Trivia! - 00:07:22 Pals Pulls - 00:14:24 Marco - Swamp Thing Winter Special #1 Cale - Flash Annual #1 | JLA/Doom Patrol Special #1 | Hungry Ghosts #1 Pete - Void Trip #3 Doomsday Clock #3 Review - 00:20:54 News: “Hunt For Wolverine” Comic To Reveal His Resurrection - 00:50:50 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/marvel-goes-a-hunt-wolverine-april-1076174 All 3 GLAAD Nominated Marvel Comics Are Cancelled - 00:55:23 https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/01/19/marvel-glaad-award-noms-cancelled/ (Cale references a twitter thread in regards to Marvel’s TPB sales, check it out here!: https://twitter.com/SPD4649/status/956294678927699968 Amy Chu To Make Kato’s Daughter A Hero - 01:04:40 https://www.themarysue.com/interview-amy-green-hornet-mulan/?utm_content=buffer89392&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay Trailer Released - 01:08:57 https://nerdist.com/suicide-squad-hell-to-pay-first-trailer/ “Inhumans” Cancelled? - 01:11:06 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/01/21/marvels-inhumans-cancelled-ABC/ First Look At Brie Larson As Captain Marvel - 01:15:37 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/01/25/captain-marvel-brie-larson-photos-costume-revealed/ “I Kill Giants” Trailer released - 01:19:25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_content=bufferf9794&v=FZ0QKOR5Kgc&feature=youtu.be&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&utm_medium=social&app=desktop Main Topic - 01:24:00 https://www.polygon.com/comics/2018/1/25/16919660/marvel-comics-jon-malin-sjw-hitler-tweet Jon Malin, artist on Marvel’s “Cable”, caused a stir on Twitter this weekend when he responded to a fan who asked, “Aren’t the X-Men LITERALLY Social Justice Warriors?” His response was bizarre at best and brought into question some of Marvel’s recent cancellations of diverse titles, as well as their recent sales numbers. Outro & Plugs - 01:39:40 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

Chapter 24: The Wrestler (S2E11) | The Riverdale Review

Pete's back in the booth this week, and the boys are into wrestling?? Well, not so much. The Riverdale Review is a weekly conversational review of The CW's Riverdale! The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/MrMarcoAnimoto Cale: twitter.com/Totointow

Huge Bendis/DC News & the Importance of the Black Panther Film | The Comics Pals Episode 67

The Pals cover all the biggest news of the week, including a HUGE infodump about what Brian Michael Bendis will be working on at the start of his DC career, Valiant Entertainment being bought out by DMG and more! Hit the subscribe button and drop us a like if you enjoy the show! Random Question of the Week 00:05:51 Pals Pulls: 00:12:56 Sean - Batman White Knight #5, X-Men Red #1 Cale - Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye Vol 2, Rock Candy Mountain #8 Pete - Snot Girl #9, Paper Girls #20, Walking Dead #176 Marco - Swamp Thing Winter Special, Royal City #10 Phil - Challengers of the Unknown HC News: Huge Forbes Article Drops Detailing Brian Michael Bendis' Taking Over of Superman, 'Pop Up' Imprint: 00:21:33 https://www.forbes.com/sites/markhughes/2018/02/01/exclusive-bendis-to-write-superman-revive-jinxworld-and-oversee-new-custom-imprint-at-dc-comics/#1236f8545c40 Dark Knights: Metal #5 Conversation 00:42:41 Scott Snyder Taking Over Justice League Ongoing: 00:47:37 https://www.newsarama.com/38362-snyder-taking-over-justice-league-following-no-justice-weekly-series.html Valiant Entertainment Bought By Chinese Investors DMG: 00:52:49 https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/01/29/valiant-entertainment-chinese-investors-dmg/ Jon Malin Launches Patreon for 'Fan Club' Mortal Enemy: 01:01:51 https://www.patreon.com/MortalEnemy Joe Quesada Says Marvel Should Cater to Hardcore Comics Fans: 01:10:57 https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/01/28/joe-quesada-newsstand-business/ Ant Man and the Wasp Trailer Drops: 01:23:17 https://www.polygon.com/2018/1/30/16949680/ant-man-and-the-wasp-trailer-marvel-paul-rudd Main Topic: 01:28:55 The Black Panther film is two weeks away, and rarely has there been this much buzz surrounding a comic book movie. It very much feels like a cultural moment, and as such, many entertainers have stepped up to ensure that young, black people have the opportunity to see the film. On the other side, some have launched a campaign to swarm Rotten Tomatoes with bad reviews for the film as an act of revenge against what they perceive to be a bias against DC films. We break down early reactions to the film, the value of this movie to the black community, and why Black Panther may just be the most important comic book film of all time. 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