My Big Fat Pull List Podcast

In the comic book industry, the hip thing to do nowadays is to take a book, doesn’t matter if it’s a team or solo title, end its run and then start up a brand new volume. And not just every once in a while, but all the damn time! They think sales will go up because comic collectors loooove a shiny new #1. Being suckers for a popular trend, we decided to follow suit with our return. Don’t Call It A...

This is it. The end of another geek filled volume of My Big Fat Pull List Podcast. But every ending is just a new beginning in disguise. While Mister X, Smurphy and Pistol Danger tie up dangling plot threads, YOU, the fans, will get to share in discussions covering Gears Of War comics, dead television shows The Gifted and Legion, ways to calm the rise of toxic fandom with the help of Squirrel Girl...

With the rise of geek culture sweeping the world, and the staggering amount of technology that connects us all, it’s no wonder we’ve seen a frightening increase of “Nerd Rage”. Not wanting to add fuel to the fire, we here at My Big Fat Pull List have decided to take a look at some of the rage inducing topics that have plagued comic books recently (and not so recently) and attempt to put them into...

San Diego Comic Con. THE pop culture event of the year. For some, a yearly chance to let their geek flag fly. For others, a life altering experience like no other. For most, an unattainable goal, an unreachable star.  If you find yourself in the later section, like we do, that means you spent your weekend constantly refreshing your Facebook or Twitter feed, determined not to miss a single ann...

In the 70’s, we believed a man could fly in Superman. In the 80’s we had a dark knight watching out for us in Batman. And in the 90’s we had anti-heroes kicking ass and taking names in The Mask, Spawn and Blade. But it wasn’t until the turn of the century that a film came along that redefined the way comic book superhero movies would be accepted by fans and critics alike. We live in an age of On S...

The number of visual art forms is staggering. Film, Television, live Theater, sculptures and paintings. None of those get us more excited than comic books! They may have been deemed the cause of juvenile delinquency over an half century ago, but today, comics are finally being recognized as the legitimate art form that they are! Bottom line…a writer can craft a story, the artist brings it to life....

The stories found in books, television shows, video games, movies, cartoons and comics all began as an idea in someone’s head and we here at My Big Fat Pull List want to take the time during this episode and show some appreciation to the hard working folks with…The Write Stuff! (original release date 5/14/2019) Links from this Episode: — Stan Lee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Lee — Kevin Smit...

Few characters have stood the test of time like Peter Parker, the masked web head known as Spider-Man! With a plethora of comic books, film series and animated adventures, you’d have to go out of your way to NOT have encountered something attached to the wall crawlers legacy. Funny enough, in this age of streaming services and constant releases of comic book based content, it’s no surprise that yo...

If you were a child of the 80’s then it was a safe bet you experienced the Mega Marketing craze of that decade. A cartoon show would debut and with it an eye catching line of toys and a tie-in comic book. With so much sensory overload, what was an 80’s kid to do?! Beg, plead and scream at our parents until they caved and bought them ALL for us, that’s what! Join the Geeks, led by the lovable Smurp...

In the world of comic books, the BIG TWO, Marvel and DC, have been competing for decades to outdo one another by telling the same stories, just with a different spin. During this episode of My Big Fat Pull List, we’re going to compare and contrast a few of DC and Marvel’s major storylines and see how they hold up and what company “did it better” as we look at Reboots, Reimagining's and Alternate R...

The Kree/Skrull War. The star-spanning saga that laid the groundwork for New Avengers: Illuminati, Young Avengers, Secret Invasion and MORE Marvel history-in-the-making! Annihilus, Ronan the Accuser, the Super-Skrull and alien fleets have targeted Earth, and the Avengers must defy them all! Filled with hidden Inhumans history, the origin of Captain Mar-Vell and guest-starring the Fantastic Four, N...

Comic books have been known for killing off beloved characters and no other genre is more notorious for this than superhero comics. It doesn’t matter if the death is for dramatic effect, almost all superheroes and villains return from the dead. What is the point, then? Why should we care when a character bites it in our favorite comic book? Is it all a part of some cosmic plan crafted by publisher...

The Academy Awards have given out honors to all kinds of films over the last 91 years since it’s inception.  Dramas, comedies, war films, westerns, romances, musicals and animation.  Horror and fantasy films have also had their days in the sun, although few and far between,  and even a few Science Fiction films have garnered nominations in the top categories. But when it comes to Aw...

This will change things…FOREVER! What was once the epic climax to a building story arc in a solo or team book has now become a cash grab from publishers. And the worst thing about these “massive events” is that they either have a great start, but a weak ending, OR, the repercussions of the event are wiped away a few months later to build up to the NEXT major event! We at My Big Fat Pull List are a...

Why are there so many commonly used tropes in comic book stories? They’re awesome when they work, tolerable when you see them coming and cringeworthy when they flop. On this episode of My Big Fat Pull List, we’re going to examine just a few of the good, the bad and the Commonly Overused Tropes In Comics! (originally released 1/29/2019) Links from this Episode: — What is a Trope ? A commo...

Some comic book characters need no introduction. They’ve been around so long or have gotten so much media attention, just seeing an image of them brings thoughts of their origins, their greatest victories and most crushing defeats. Then there are those characters that came and went, but left an impact with a few readers. Either due to their bizarreness or their uniqueness, these few characters hav...

Alternate Realities. Parallel Universes. Infinite Multiverses. These concepts have become a staple of the modern day superhero comic book story. With series like DC’s Elseworlds and Marvel’s What If…?, readers get the opportunity to see their favorite characters, stories and events play out differently than they had seen before. Join the Geeks as they get a visit from Doctor Impact and dive into a...

Comic book properties are a hot commodity for both television and film, so getting the basics correct should be THE priority…right? Prepare to be wowed, maybe, as we share the ups and downs of spandex on television during Observe & Report: The Arrow-verse! (originally released 12/15/2018)  Links from this Episode: — CW Seed https://www.cwseed.com/ — The CW https://www.cwtv.com/ — Arrow&nb...

In the ever evolving world of pop culture podcasting, your best bet is to always be changing. Update your style, update your equipment, update your content. Make things new. And that’s just what we’ve done. Welcome listeners, geeks, die hard fans and hard core collectors to My Big Fat Pull List Volume 2! Pull List… Restocked & Reloaded! (originally released 12-11-2018) Links from this Episode:...

Comic book annuals have been around for a long time, but the attention they receive, especially today, are a mixed bag, compared to their ongoing titles. Too many fans fear that the next Annual they pick up is just going to be a filler story. The sometimes multiple tales appearing inside an annual SHOULD deliver world building, SHOULD deliver character development, or at the very least, SHOULD del...

A lot can be said about a person by what their hobbies are. Not too long ago, having a geeky hobby like collecting comic books, playing with action figures or buying trading cards could get you picked on and bullied by your peers. Now, the tide has changed. Geeks have slowly inherited the earth and collecting pop culture is all the rage. During this second part of a two part episode, the Original...

Inside geek society, comic books, cartoons and movies are some of the most powerful gateway drugs into collecting pop culture. The amount of merchandise that comes out of popular shows and films is staggering and as technology advances, so do the awesomeness of the products released. During this first part of a two part episode, the Original Geeks take some time away from comic books and give YOU...

We all have that friend who knows a little about a lot of things. And the friend who knows a lot about a few things. Let’s not forget the friend who knows everything about everything! During this episode Smurphy & Pistol Danger corner Mister X and milk his brain for continuity issues, character retcons & more while Talking X-Men With Mister X! (original air date 11-8-2018) WARNING: Questio...

With comic books being more mainstream than ever, it’s no surprise that comic conventions, or Comic Cons, are extremely popular. But with the growing crowds of younger, inexperienced fans, it seems that the etiquette of con goers has declined. As well as the vendors themselves.  During this episode of My Big Fat Pull List, the crew share stories of nightmare con moments, give advice to vender...

One of the great things about comic books is that there are no restrictions when it comes to continuing a story from another medium. Take the Star Wars Universe BEFORE Disney bought the rights. Not only were there dozens of novels that continued the adventures of Han, Luke and Leia, but comic books as well. Thanks mostly to Dark Horse Comics. Strap in for a trip into lightspeed as our trio of geek...