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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

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

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

Disney Buys Fox & Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review | The Comics Pals Episode Episode 60

This week the Pals talk about the biggest news in comic book film history AND the biggest film release of the year in one jam packed episode! With the Disney and Fox deal now complete, what does that mean for Fox’s slate of X-Men movies? We also talk about the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse trailer, the announcement of Punisher season 2 and the first trailer for Jessica Jones season 2, and much more! Pals Pulls: Cale - X-Men: Grand Design #1, Astro City #50 Pete - Invincible #143 Phil/Sean - Dark Knights: Metal #4 Sean - Marvel Two-In-One #1 News: Brian Michael Bendis Hospitalized: https://www.cbr.com/brian-michael-bendis-hospitalized/… Young Animal Relaunching: https://www.pastemagazine.com/…/gerard-ways-young-animal-re… Jeffrey Dean Morgan Wants To Be Batman: http://comicbook.com/…/jeffrey-dean-morgan-batman-flashpoi…/ Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Trailer: http://www.ign.com/…/official-spider-man-animated-feature-t… Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse uses Comic Book Techniques For Art Style: http://comicbook.com/…/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-mo…/ Venom Film to Use Lethal Protector As Source Material: https://www.cbr.com/comic-venom-movie-based-on/… Punisher Season 2 Officially Announced: http://comicbook.com/…/the-punisher-season-2-officially-an…/ Jessica Jones Season 2 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK_iX5cPDhE Disney/Fox Deal Goes Through: http://money.cnn.com/2017/12/14/media/disney-fox-deal/ Main Topic: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review. After years of anticipation and speculation, Star Wars: The Last Jedi is finally upon us! No one expected how divisive this film would be, and it split the Pals right down the middle! We have an in depth discussion about the most anticipated movie of the year, and our opinions on it may surprise you! 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 21: House of the Devil (S2E8)| The Riverdale Review (ft. Gabrielle Van Welie)

On this week's episode of The Riverdale Review, Editor-In-Chief for The Nerd League, Gabrielle Van Welie joins the gang in the booth to discuss Chapter 21 of Riverdale(The Show of Our Time)! Check out The Nerd League: http://thenerdleague.com/ Follow them on Twitter: @thenerdleague Follow Gabrielle on Twitter: @gvanwelie 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

Will Disney Acquiring Fox Ruin Superhero Films? | The Comics Pals Episode 59

Things continue to heat up in the comic book film world as The Comics Pals break down all the news surrounding X-Men: Dark Phoenix, the musical chairs game being played over at Warner Bros. about who will play Batman, and of course, the news that Disney and Fox are very close to signing an acquisition deal, which would see the X-Men and Fantastic Four move over to Marvel for the first time on screen! The Pals also talk about the Power Rangers crossover Shattered Grid, the upcoming Wolverine podcast, and more! Reader Mail - 0:2:30 Pals Pulls: 19:57 Cale - Lobster Johnson Vol 5 Marco - Royal City #8, Harrow County #28, Grass Kings #10 Pete/Sean - Mister Miracle #5 News: Ben Affleck to Star In Flashpoint Film, Not Batman Solo Film: 29:09 http://comicbook.com/…/the-batman-ben-affleck-replaced-the…/ Jon Hamm Wants to Play Batman: https://www.newsarama.com/37696-jon-hamm-pursuing-batman-ro… Joshua Williamson and Riley Rossmo's Deathbed: 37:40 https://www.newsarama.com/37691-williamson-rossmo-s-deathbe… Power Rangers Mega Crossover Event Shattered Grid: 40:35 http://comicbook.com/…/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-25-sha…/ Wolverine Podcast Coming to Stitcher: 46:51 http://comicbook.com/…/marvel-wolverine-the-long-night-ser…/ Marvel Rising: 49:36 https://www.buzzfeed.com/susancheng/marvel-rising… First Look at Sophie Turner as Dark Phoenix: 58:12 http://comicbook.com/…/x-men-dark-phoenix-jean-grey-sophie…/ Who is Jessica Chastain Playing in X-Men: Dark Phoenix?: http://comicbook.com/…/x-men-dark-phoenix-jessica-chastain…/ How X-Men: Dark Phoenix Fits Into Continuity: http://comicbook.com/…/how-x-men-dark-phoenix-fits-into-co…/ Main Topic: 1:10:07 Nearly every comic book film fan is bursting with excitement over the news that Disney and Fox are nearing the completion of their talks for Disney to purchase Fox's film and television properties. But should we be? Could their acquisition of Fox -- which would see the X-Men and Fantastic Four under the MCU umbrella for the first time in history -- spell doom for the MCU as we know it? How can all of the character's Marvel would now have the rights to exist under the same banner and receive equal treatment without Disney cannibalizing itself by publishing too many superhero films per year? And finally, given that Marvel is unlikely to ever break from their usual formula, meaning that films like Deadpool and Logan never would have been made in the MCU, are we at risk of superhero films becoming too samey, and losing out on the different voice that the Fox films offered? The Comics Pals tackle all those big 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

Chapter 20: Tales From the Darkside (S2E7) | The Riverdale Review (Ft. Amoona Saohin)

On this week'a episode of The Riverdale Review, Titan Comics editor Amoona Saohin joins the Pals in the booth to discuss Chapter 20: Tales From the Darkside! Check out Amoona's art: http://amoona.net/ Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amoonasaohin 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

C.B. Cebulksi and the Mystery of Akira Yoshida | The Comics Pals Episode 58

The Comics Pals tackle the biggest news of the week, including the monumental release of the Avengers: Infinity War trailer! We could have done a 2 hour podcast on that alone, but there was plenty more to discuss; the release of the trailer for Batman: Ninja, the FIVE different Harley Quinn film and television shows currently in development, and of course, the shocking revelation of the TRUE identity of comics’ legend Akira Yoshida! If you don’t know the story there, you definitely don’t want to miss out as we break it down! Reader Mail!: 00:06:07 Random Question of the Week!: 00:09:08 Pals Pulls: 00:13:59 Cale - The Amory Wars: Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV #9, Rocko's Modern Life #1, Go Go Power Rangers #5 Pete - Paper Girls #18, The Walking Dead #174 Marco - Archie #26, Fix #10 Sean - Captain America #696 News: Batman: Ninja Trailer Releases: 00: 17:39 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wId8XY6y_HA There Are Five Harley Quinn Films/Shows In Development: 00:25:31 https://www.avclub.com/harley-quinn-is-apparently-still-getting-a-solo-spin-of-1820902853 First Look At Titans' Robin: 00:33:53 http://tvline.com/2017/12/01/titans-robin-first-look-photo-brenton-thwaites-dick-grayson/ Damon Lindelof Wants To Do Watchmen TV Show Because It's "Dangerous": 00:36:16 http://www.vulture.com/2017/11/damon-lindelof-watchmen-adaptation-dangerous.html?utm_campaign=vulture&utm_source=tw&utm_medium=s1 Avengers: Infinity War Trailer: 00:49:50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZfuNTqbHE8 Avengers 4 Ushering In New Era Of Marvel Films: https://www.polygon.com/2017/11/27/16705156/avengers-4-iron-man-captain-america-hulk-thor-thanos Avengers Vanity Fair Article: 1:01:32 https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/11/marvel-cover-story?mbid=social_twitter Marvel Has Twenty Post Avengers 4 Movies Planned: 1:08:00 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/marvel-avengers-infinity-war-future-phase-three-four-sequels-future-films-a8078376.html Marvel Announces World War Hulk II: 1:16:10 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/12/01/marvel-announces-world-war-hulk-ii/ Main Topic: 1:24:14 C.B. Cebulksi's Editor-in-Chief Reign Is Off to a Rocky Start Akira Yoshida is a writer whose career is shrouded in mystery. It lasted one year, and consisted of him writing for some heavy hitters, like Dark Horse and Marvel. As quickly as his career began, though, it ended, and Akira Yoshida was never to be heard from again. Rumors have swirled ever since as to who this person really was, and how someone could go from such a hot start to their career to fizzling out in such a short time. Well, the mystery has finally been solved, and it’s shocking to say the least. How does this tie-in to C.B. Cebulski becoming the Editor-in-Chief at Marvel? Listen in to find out! https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/11/28/marvel-eic-c-b-cebulski-akira-yoshida/ 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/woeismarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Doomsday Clock Discussion & Netflix's The Punisher Review | The Comics Pals Episode 57

On this jam packed episode of The Comics Pals, we dive into Doomsday Clock #1 and dissect the monumental comic. We also cover all the major news of week, including Justice League's underwhelming box office performance, the petition for a Zack Snyder director's cut of the film, Jude Law being cast as Captain Marvel, and more! Don't miss our review of The Punisher, and why some of us think it's Marvel's best Netflix offering to date! PLUS: Cale's writing checks his tush can't cash! News: Justice League Has Weak First Week Opening: http://deadline.com/2017/11/justice-league-opening-weekend-box-office-lower-thor-ragnarok-wonder-the-star-1202211094/ Justice League Does Well In China: http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-china-box-office-justice-league-20171024-story.html Petition For Zack Snyder Cut of Justice League Launches: https://www.cbr.com/justice-league-petition-zack-snyder-directors-cut/?utm_source=CBR-FB-P&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_campaign=CBR-FB-P&view=list https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/11/24/zack-snyder-supports-petition-asking-warner-bros-release-zack-snyders-cut-justice-league/ Collection of Scenes Cut Out of Justice League: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/11/22/what-didnt-end-up-in-justice-league?abthid=5a15c6a9b0cfacd815000016 Harley Quinn Adult Animated Series Announced: http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/11/21/harley-quinn-animated-series-announced/ Voice Actors From Justice League Animated Show Want Reunion: https://www.cbr.com/animated-justice-league-reunion/ Jude Law Cast As Captain Marvel: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/11/22/captain-marvel-mar-vell-jude-law/ Punisher Rotten Tomatoes Score: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/marvel_s_the_punisher/s01/ Main Topic: Netflix's Punisher television show has launched to much criticism regarding its lack of a stance on hot button political issues in America. While the show is well regarded by fans, its critical reception has been lukewarm at best. The Pals talk about the controversy surrounding the show, and lavish praise upon it for being one of the best Marvel shows on Netflix. 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/woeismarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Chapter 19: Deathproof (S2E6) | The Riverdale Review (Ft. Mark Bouchard)

This week, the Pals talk about the drag race, construct elaborate fan fiction, and posit a new theory about who the Black Hood could be. The guest in the booth this week is comics editor Mark Bouchard! Follow him on twitter: @barkmouchard! The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Cale: twitter.com/Totointow