The Comics Pals

On this week's show, Pete hosts and the boys discuss the massive layoffs hitting DC, play a would you rather, and review Empyre #5 and Dark Nights: Death Metal #3! 00:08:03 - Would You Rather 00:16:33 - Pals Pulls 00:20:29 - NYCC Cancelled https://www.cbr.com/nycc-canceled-covid-19-all-digital/ 00:29:29 - DC Layoffs https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dc-comics-dc-universe-hit-by-major-l...

This week we're answering your questions, discussing what we can expect from DC Fandome, and we're reading two of DC's biggest books, Strange Adventures #4 and Empyre #4. Listener Mail - 7:08 - Pals Pulls- 23:57: Cale - Corto Maltese: Mu The Lost Continent Phil - Cruel Summer HC Sean - Marauders #11, Seven Secrets #1 News: 33:14 - DC Fandome Trailer and News: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-fando...

This week we're reading your comments, talking Marvel's lack of racial diversity behind the scenes, and reviewing Empyre #3, X-Men 10 AND Wonder Woman #759 per a listener request! 00:06:22 - Listener Mail 00:25:55 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Coffin Bound #5, Strange Adventures #4 Phil - Punisher Soviet Trade, Wonder Woman The Last True Hero Trade Cale - Razorblades Anthology, Crossroads at Midnight Kick...

For this month's book club, The Pals tackle a listener suggestion: Earth X by Jim Krueger, John Paul Leon and Alex Ross! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to The Comics Pals Podcast @ Soundcloud: @thecomicspals Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ---------------...

On this week's show, the Pals discuss the legacy of the Dark Knight, Comic Con at Home highlights & review Empyre #2! 00:08:37 - The Dark Knight Hot Take 00:24:01 - Pals Pulls 00:30:48 - Dynamite in Hot Water Over Comicsgate 00:50:49 - Tom King Calls Out Jae Lee 01:02:48 - Ahoy Comics Wave 5 01:10:19 - New Mutants Panel 01:24:02 - Image Comics Crossover Release 01:30:23 - Rorschach Info 01:39:29 -...

A double dose of Boom announcements, more Watchmen from DC in the form of Tom King's Rorschach maxi, and 3 HUGE reviews: Empyre #1, Strange Adventures #3 and Dark Nights: Death Metal #2 and more on episode 195! 00:23:01 - Pals Pulls: Pete - FCBD 2020 HORIZON ZERO DAWN (MR) Marco - Folklore vol 1, Chu #1 Cale - Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1, Empyre #2 Sean - Low #23 News: 00:30:04 - NBC Ente...

This week, we discuss the announcement of a new Gotham PD show set in the Batman film universe, CW debuts the next woman to play Batwoman, read your mail, & we talk about what responsibility comics' publishers have in addressing social issues within the books. 00:07:57 - Listener Mail 00:18:32 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #12 - Pete - Dark knights death metal #2, Giant size Magn...

This week, we're talking Marvel grabbing the rights to the Alien and Predator comics franchises, the coming of Knull, an update on the CBLDF, and we tackle Time Magazine's claim that superheroes are "cops with capes". 00:20:17 - Listener Mail 00:47:18 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Killadelphia Volume 1 & Undiscovered Country Volume 1 Phil - Absolute Fourth World by Jack Kirby Sean - Buffy the Vampire Slay...

The Eisner Award winning team of Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips try their hand at a more traditional monthly book with Kill or be Killed, but is this violent vigilante story worth your time? Find out in our listener requested June Book Club episode!

This week, we reveal the event Marco has to read as punishment for his loss in SSBU on stream, address the latest sexual assault allegations in comics and the #comicspledge, and we review Empyre #0! 00:17:03 - Pals Pulls: Pete - Fire Power #1 Marco - - Olympia #5, Unpresidented Cale - Raiders Phil - Infinite Crisis Omnibus New Edition Sean - Fire Power #1 News: 00:34:38 - RIP Joe Sinnott: https://...

This week we're talking the allegations of sexual misconduct that rocked the comics industry, the DC FanDome Event is revealed, share our thoughts on the return of Milestone Comics, and we review DC's 2 biggest releases, Dark Nights: Death Metal #1 & Strange Adventures #2! 00:16:15 - Listener Mail 00:20:36 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Green Lantern 80th Anniversary Marco - Dragonfly & Dragonflyman TPB, St...

We're covering more of the fallout between Diamond & DC, including Marvel and Image's reaction, reading your mail, and much more! 00:10:06 - Listener Mail 00:17:09 - Pals Pulls: Pete - WYND #1 Cale - Dial H for Hero Vol 2- Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Jordan Gibson Marco - After Realm #2, Dark Knights Metal #1 Phil - Dark Nights: Death Metal #1 Sean - Dark Nights: Death Metal #1 News: 00:24:33 - R...

This week, we examine the bombshell that DC is no longer partnering with Diamond, read retailer reactions to the news, and more! We also do a special Book Club for Dark Nights: Metal! 00:26:29 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Something Is Killing The Children vol 1 Sean - Something Is Killing the Children #7 News: 00:33:19 - DC Drops Diamond as Distributor After 25 Years: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...

A Wave Blue World's Tyler Chin-Tanner returns to the show this week to discuss their latest anthology, Maybe Someday, how AWBW is adjusting to the current climate, and more! We also discuss Henry Cavill's return to Superman, and we review Marauders #10! To check out AWBW's anthology Maybe Someday's Kickstarter, click here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tylerchintanner/maybe-someday 00:52:02...

On this month's edition of The Comics Pals Book Club, the Pals dive into the most iconic Daredevil story of them all, Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT 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: twitte...

On this jam packed episode we interview Ahoy Comics creators and executives Tom Peyer and Stuart Moore about their books The Wrong Earth and Captain Ginger, how they feel about the state of comics, and much more! We also discuss the major announcement of the Justice League Snyder Cut and not everyone is happy it exists. Tom Peyer and Stuart Moore Interview 00:58:44 - Listener Mail 01:08:44 - Pals...

This week on The Comics Pals we're joined by honorary Pal Tyler Olson to discuss the NEW New Mutants release date, DC's newest-best character B-Rex from Dark Nights: Death Metal, answer YOUR questions, and back by kind of popular demand, we're taking a second look at Superman in our character spotlight! 00:11:35 - Random Question of the Week 00:31:15 - Pals Pulls: Phil - Superman Smashes the Klan...

On episode 185 of The Comics Pals (of America!) we discuss the latest updates in the comics industry as Diamond marches toward reinstating distribution, analyze the list of actions comics retailers believe will save the industry, and we play Phil's newest game, Comics Clues! 00:03:46 - Listener Mail News: 00:20:56 - Diamond Says May 20th Orders Stronger than Anticipated: https://www.newsarama.com/...

On episode 184 of The Comics Pals, we debate which live action Spider-Man movie is the best, read listener mail that leads to another debate, this time about how well Man of Steel showcases Superman's humanity. We also dive into all the big news of the week, including Diamond announcing a return date for distributing comics, how television shows might change post coronavirus, and we take a look ba...

Come sit by the fire with us for our latest book club and read the bloody tale of Marvel's most stabby team, the Uncanny X-Force! Rick Remender and crew deliver an epic Mutant saga that features incredible art, big, brutal action and deep philosophical questions about what happens to those who do the worst for the greater good. Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT The Comics Pals is a weekly com...

What are the five best comic films of all time? We're answering that, updating info on Diamond VS DC Comics, and discussing Superman's history in comics and his importance to our world! News: 00:26:57 - Forbidden Planet Needs Your Help to Stay Open: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/nyc-comic-shop-forbidden-planet-launches-gofundme-to-stay-open-a/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-forbidden-planet-n...

On episode 182 of The (Great Lakes) Comics Pals, we discuss J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot taking on Justice League Dark for HBO Max, read YOUR messages from Discord, and discuss DC's new partnership to publish new comics next week! 00:09:04 - Listener Questions News: 00:38:45 - J.J. Abrams to Produce Justice League Dark for HBO Max: https://www.newsarama.com/49861-jj-abrams-developing-justice-league-dark...

This week on Episode 181 of THE COMICS PALS, we talk Todd Mcfarlane's thoughts on the state of comics, we read an excerpt of Uncanny X-Force #1 by Rick Remender, and we discuss how events like Comic Con and will change post Coronavirus. News: 00:24:22 - Todd McFarlane Wants the Comics Industry to Unite: https://www.newsarama.com/49766-todd-mcfarlane-calls-for-unity-crossovers-digital-to-combat-cor...

On episode 180 of THE COMICS PALS, we talk about how Wolverine ALMOST looked and who the best dressed X-Men are, more of the comics industry's response to the coronavirus, and we discuss the ComicHub controversy and whether anything can save comics. 5:20- X-Men Looks - Pirate costumes are from artist Cole Marchetti- @cole_chetti on IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2aGDTyjNvH/?utm_source=ig_web_but...

In honor of what was SUPPOSED to be the New Mutants release date, this month's book club is on the Demon Bear Saga by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bill Sienkiewicz. Have you read Demon Bear Saga? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or on our social media! Let’s have a conversation on our Discord Channel!: discord.gg/TfmEBtU Watch The Comics Pals Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/chann...