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Could the Anti-Diversity Movement Kill Comic Books? | The Comics Pals Episode 74

This week, the Pals talk about all the latest news in the comic book industry, including the brand new Deadpool 2 trailer, the future of Captain America in the MCU after Avengers 4, the Power Rangers: Shattered Grid trailer and much more! If you like this, be sure to leave us a like and share with your friends! Random Question of the Week: 00:03:16 Pals Pulls: 00:10:22 Sean - Dark Nights Metal #6, Doomsday Clock #4 Marco - Saga #50, Doomsayclock #4, Pete - Doomsday Clock #4, Saga #50, Void Trip #5 Cale - Damnation Johnny Blaze Ghost Rider #1, Lockjaw #2, Come Into Me (Black Mask) News: Meltdown Comics Closing: 00:18:23 https://nerdist.com/meltdown-comics-closing-nerdmelt-showroom-los-angeles/ New Deadpool 2 Trailer: 00:21:56 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/03/22/deadpool-2-trailer-x-force-team-members/ We "Have No Idea What Avengers 4 Is" Per Screenwriter: 00:35:21 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/03/21/avengers-4-avengers-infinity-war-mystery/ Chris Evans Leaving MCU After Avengers 4: 00:41:15 https://nerdist.com/chris-evans-leaving-mcu-marvel-avengers-4/ Power Rangers: Shattered Grid Trailer: 00:48:12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIzhXFnhURQ Vin Diesel Officially Signed On For Bloodshot Role: 00:56:29 http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/its-official-vin-diesel-is-in-for-sonys-bloodshot DC Officially Announces Justice League Relaunch: 01:04:49 http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/03/19/justice-league-relaunch-scott-snyder-jim-cheung-jorge-jimenez/ DC Signs Five Project Deal With Frank Miller: 01:09:43 https://www.cbr.com/frank-miller-carrie-kelley-graphic-novel-dc-comics/ Main Topic: 01:18:36 Does the anti-diversity movement in comics threaten to destroy the industry? https://www.buzzfeed.com/krishrach/comicsgate?utm_term=.nl8oMOgW1l#.iw71DY2vAN 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: 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

Chapter 28: There Will Be Blood (S2 E15) | The Riverdale Review

This week it's Pete and Cale in the booth, asking the hard questions about Riverdale: Is Cheryl a sympathetic character?, What's Archie's real game?, How much soap opera garbage can we take? PLUS: The nitty gritty with Pop! 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

Christopher Sebela Interview & Exclusive Contracts | The Comics Pals Podcast Episode 73

This week writer Christopher Sebela is back on the podcast to defend his Apples and Origins title, and talk about his new books Crowded, Shanghai Red, and Cold War! Then the Pals take a deep dive into the pros and cons of exclusivity contracts in the Big Two! Plus: Sebela switches his favorite Pal?! The betrayal! Check out what Chris Sebela is up to on Twitter: @xtop And keep up with all of his projects: http://www.christophersebela.com/ Be sure to leave us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content! Interview with Christopher Sebela: 00:03:11 Apples and Origins: 00:43:51 Reader Mail: 00:53:37 Random Question of the Week: 01:00:28 Pals Pulls: 01:09:22 Marco - Harrow County #29, Kill or Be Killed #17 Cale - Power Rangers Artist Tribute News: Avengers: Infinity War Trailer #2: 01:11:35 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWepvH6LnEw Puerto Rico Comic Con Still a Go: 01:40:16 https://www.newsarama.com/38984-puerto-rico-needs-this-the-… Ava Duvernay Directing New Gods Film: 01:43:10 http://deadline.com/…/ava-duvernay-new-gods-movie-warner-b…/ Next Wave of DC/Hanna Barbera Comics Inbound: 01:49:27 https://www.cbr.com/dc-hanna-barbera-new-crossover-one-sho…/ Bryan Hill Taking Over Detective Comics: 01:53:08 https://www.newsarama.com/39110-bryan-hill-taking-over-dete… Gail Simone to Write Plastic Man Mini For DC: http://www.syfy.com/…/exclusive-gail-simone-to-write-new-pl… Main Topic: 01:57:14 Recently, Marvel has announced new exclusivity contracts with several superstar writers and that got the Pals wondering whether or not it’s a good thing to be with one company for an extended period of time. So they asked an industry professional! 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 27: The Hills Have Eyes (S2E14)| The Riverdale Review

The Pals are back in the booth this week covering this action packed episode! PLUS: Well, Cale's not here. But you wouldn't even know because of how great the impressions are! Jerks. 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

Crowded's Ted Brandt and Ro Stein Interview & DC's Black Label | The Comics Pals Episode 72

This week, the Pals interview two members of the creative team behind Crowded, Ted Brandt and Ro Stein. The hilarious duo talk about how they broke into the business, why they have a crossbow in their home, and much more! The crew also break down all the biggest news in the industry, including news about DC’s Black Label imprint, the casting of Cheetah for Wonder Woman 2, Avengers: Infinity War taking over Entertainment Weekly, and more! PLUS: Follow Ted and Ro: http://www.brandtandstein.com/ Be sure to leave us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content! Ted Brandt and Ro Stein interview- 00:01:24 Apples and Origins- 00:42:33 Pals Pulls: 00:51:30 Sean/Phil - Green Lantern Earth One HC, Mister Miracle 7 News: DC's Black Label Imprint to Launch In August: 00:55:51 https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-unveils-black-label-imprint/ Kristen Wiig to Play Cheetah In Wonder Woman 2: 01:07:11 http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/03/09/wonder-woman-2-villain-cheetah-kristen-wiig-/ Images of the Shazam Costume From the Film Leak: 01:11:53 http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/03/09/a-closer-look-at-zachary-levis-shazam-costume/ Rob Liefeld's Extreme Universe Headed to Netflix: 01:17:22 http://deadline.com/2018/03/deadpool-rob-liefeld-extreme-universe-netflix-film-deal-1202320054/ Avengers: Infinity War Takes Over Entertainment Weekly: 01:21:16 http://ew.com/movies/2018/03/09/josh-brolin-thanos-avengers-infinity-war/ Main Topic: 01:34:13 One of the most prevalent arguments among comic book fans is whether or not characters should be allowed to age and progress through their lives like real humans, or be forced to be rubberbands; characters that can grow and change, but always eventually snapping back to a place that resembles whatever the elevator pitch for them is. A classic example is Spider-Man being reverted back to a broke bachelor after One More Day. The Pals share their feelings about the controversial subject. 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

Does Marvel Need a Fresh Start? | The Comics Pals Episode 71

On this episode of The Comics Pals, we break down what was a huge news week, including Diamond (finally) announcing a customer online preorder service, Avengers: Infinity War’s new release date, all the new comic announcements from Marvel, and much more! Be sure to like this and subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/thecomicspals Mailbag- 00:02:35 Random Question of the Week- 00:17:06 Pals Pulls- 00:25:13 Cale - Lobster Johnson Vol 6: Chain Forged in Life, Justice League of America Vol 3: Panic Microverse, Green Hornet #1 Marco - Star Wars #44 Phil - Daredevil by Waid and Samnee Omnibus Sean - Oblivion Song #1 News: Diamond Announces Online Preorder Service: 00:36:00 https://www.polygon.com/comics/2018/2/23/17044752/buying-comics-diamond-distributors-pullbox Mark Millar Says DC Films Fail Because Heroes Don't Feel Cool: 00:43:24 https://www.cbr.com/millar-why-marvel-better-than-dc/?utm_source=CBR-FB-P&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_campaign=CBR-FB-P&view=list Stalled AT&T and Time Warner Merger Puts DC At Risk: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/02/28/warner-bros-dc-comics-for-sale/ Bendis Announces First New Jinxworld Projects From DC: 00:54:54 https://www.cbr.com/jinxwold-bendis-pearl-cover-dc-comics/ Neil Gaiman Announces Sandman Universe Imprint: 00:59:17 http://ew.com/books/2018/03/01/neil-gaiman-sandman-universe-comics/?utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social Avengers: Infinity War Gets New Release Date: 01:05:32 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/03/01/avengers-infinity-war-new-release-date-april/ Fox Isn't Slowing Production Of Superhero Films Despite Looming Disney Merger: 01:16:45 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/will-disney-disrupt-foxs-x-men-movie-mega-plans-1088623 Marvel Announces Several New Titles As Part Of Their Fresh Start Initiative: 01:22:23 https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/02/we-who-love-america/553991/ Main Topic: 01:52:44 Is Marvel's 'fresh start' relaunch the shot in the arm the publisher needs to bring back lapsed fans and lure new readers in? Help the Little Shop of Heroes recover from the England Blizzard! https://www.gofundme.com/savedunfermlinecomiccon 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

Space Riders Book Club | The Comics Pals Podcast Special

On this Book Club special, The Pals read Black Mask's Space Riders from Alexis Ziritt and Fabian Rangel Jr! And SURPRISE they're pretty divided! PLUS: Darkseid is? 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

Marvel Announces Fresh Start & Huge Image Expo News | The Comics Pals Episode 70

On this week's episode, the Pals break down all the biggest news of the week, including Joss Whedon leaving the Batgirl film, all the DC comic cancellations, Marvel's fresh start relaunch, and more! Drop us a like and hit the subscribe button to stay in touch with The Comics Pals! Buy Or Sell- 00:04:35 Mailbag- 00:13:22 Pals Pulls: - 00:23:24 Sean - Abbott 2 Marco - Saga #49 Pete - Saga #49, Void Trip #4 Phil - Terrifics #1 News: Black Panther Crushes Box Office: 00:29:26 http://www.superherohype.com/news/412401-black-panther-passing-the-500-million-mark-globally-today#/slide/1 Black Panther Director Pens Heartfelt Thank You to Fans: https://www.instagram.com/p/BfcIToJHPbS/ Black Panther Original Cut Was 4 Hours Long: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/02/23/black-panther-directors-cut-four-hours-long/ Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur Animated Series in the Works: 00:36:49 https://shadowandact.com/marvel-moon-girl-dinosaur-animated-series-disney/?utm_content=buffer0ffdb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Marvel Announces Fresh Start Relaunch: 00:42:21 https://www.polygon.com/comics/2018/2/20/17031924/marvel-fresh-start-relaunch-announcement Joss Whedon Exits Batgirl: 00:57:49 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/joss-whedon-exits-batgirl-movie-1087384 Writer Roxanne Gay Interested In Writing Batgirl Film: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/02/23/batgirl-movie-roxane-gay-marvel-writer-warner-bros/ Nightwing Not a Top Priority For Warner Bros: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/02/21/nightwing-movie-on-hold-chris-mckay-dungeons-and-dragons/ Aquaman Reportedly Testing Very Positively In Early Screenings: 01:06:27 http://collider.com/aquaman-test-screening-movie-talk/ DC Comics Cancellations: 01:14:16 http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/02/21/dc-cancels-supergirl/ Main Topic: 01:19:53 Image Comics Expo 2018 featured the announcement of 21 new titles for the third largest comic book publisher in North America. We break down all the book announcements by some of the top creators in the comic book industry and talk about which ones we're most excited about. https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02/21/all-image-expo-2018-announcements/ 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

Black Panther Rules Box Office & Fox Making Kitty Pryde Film |The Comics Pals Episode 69

On the week of Black Panther’s release, we discuss early box office reports for the film, the rumors of Zack Snyder being fired from Justice League, Woody Harrelson possibly playing Carnage, and we read YOUR mail on the air! Be sure to leave this a like, share with your friends and subscribe to our channel for more content! Reader Mail 00:04:51 Random Question of the Week 00:21:53 News: Zack Snyder fired from Justice League: 00:30:09 https://www.polygon.com/2018/2/13/17007872/zack-snyder-justice-league-fired Eric Stephenson Made Co-Owner of Image: 00:39:55 https://www.newsarama.com/38666-stephenson-to-co-own-image-as-part-of-new-role.html Brian K. Vaughn and Marcos Martin’s Barrier to be Released Weekly Through Image: 00:43:30 https://www.newsarama.com/38608-vaughn-martin-s-barrier-to-be-serialized-in-print-weekly-in-may-from-image-comics.html Woody Harrelson Rumored to Play Carnage In Venom Film: 00:49:13 http://bloody-disgusting.com/comics/3482649/huge-venom-rumor-pegs-woody-harrelson-carnage/ Marvel Almost Made War Machine FIlm: 00:56:42 http://www.slashfilm.com/war-machine-movie-marvel/ Sony Turned Down Movie Rights to Most Marvel Properties 20 Years Ago: 01:09:59 http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/02/16/sony-turned-down-the-movie-rights-to-all-of-marvels-heroes-20-years-ago?abthid=5a87023a5b17b74d0c000202 Black Panther Film Set For Incredible Opening Weekend: 01:18:02 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/02/16/black-panther-box-office-opening-weekend-200-million/ Pals Pulls: 01:20:27 Sean - Black Panther Annual #1, Infinity Countdown Prime Pete - Punks Not Dead #1 by David Barnett & Martin Simmons (IDW) Cale - Capture Creatures- TP, Deathbed #1 Marco - Cave Carson Swamp Thing Special #1 Main Topic: 01:27:16 Is the rumored Kitty Pryde film written by Brian Michael Bendis a shot in the arm that superhero films need, or does making films based on B list characters run the risk of tiring audiences out on the genre? http://deadline.com/2018/02/x-men-tim-miller-brian-michael-bendis-143-fox-deadpool-jessica-jones-1202286967/ 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 26: The Tell-Tale Heart (S2E13) | The Riverdale Review

Welcome back to the Cale Was Right Podcast! Your weekly review of how great Cale is! Oh and we talk about one of the most action packed episodes of Riverdale since The Black Hood! PLUS: Who the heck is Fred Andrews hiring these days? 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