The Comics Pals

In the penultimate episode of The Video Game Pals, the boys discuss the Nindie showcase highlights, more winds for the Epic Store and the debut of Google Stadia! Da News: 4:03 - Nindies Showcase: https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1108408267523317760 20:25 - RQOTW - (What Nintendo IP would you most like to see handled by an indie next?) 26:13 - Microsoft announces Indie Showcase: ID@Xbox Game Pass...

This week, the Pals talk about Jonathan Hickman's return to Marvel Comics and whether he's the biggest writer of the last decade, we cover some of the announcements from C2E2, and we talk the good, the bad and the ugly behind Disney's purchase of Fox. 00:13:07 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Dial H For Hero #1 Marco - Glow #1 Pete - Martian Manhunter & Shazam #4 Phil - Thanos Wars Infinity Origin Omnibus Sea...

On this week’s show the Pals discuss Halo, World of Warcraft Classic and their all-time favorite video game rumors. PLUS: The Video Game Pals as you know it comes to an end in two weeks with episode 100. Write in and let your voice be heard for our grand finale! -Reader Mail/Random question of the week -Da NEWS: 13:46 - Master Chief Collection coming to PC: https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/12/182617...

The dynamic duo of Ted Brandt and Ro Stein return to the show! The art team behind CROWDED talk about the success of their book and its impending trade release, the importance of representation in their work, and much more! The Pals also talk Marvel's HUGE week, which includes the return of James Gunn to the director's chair of Guardians of the Galaxy! Marco - Beasts of Burden Wise Dogs and Eldrit...

On this week’s show, the Pals recoil at the sight of live action Sonic the Hedgehog, discuss Anthem’s post-launch troubles and discuss the future of E3 now that Song and EA have both pulled out of the show. 1:21 -RQOFTW -Da News: 25:18 - Live Action Sonic has been revealed and it’s proof that humanity was a mistake: 37:47 - https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/4/18250720/sonic-the-hedgehog-live-action-m...

Captain Marvel finally makes her debut on the big screen! Does Carol Danvers soar in her first outing? Listen to our review of the film to find out our thoughts! 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: twitte...

This week, the Pals take another look at Heroes in Crisis to see what clues they've missed, talk the big news surrounding James Gunn's Suicide Squad and Idris Elba taking on the role of Deadshot, and we analyze the latest issue of Doomsday Clock! Pals Pulls: Cale - Infinite dark Vol 1 Sean - Magnificent Ms Marvel #1 News: 00:21:12 - Captain Marvel Projected to Make Huge Money This Weekend: https:/...

This week, the Pals talk about the Dark Phoenix trailer that has convinced the world this movie will be bad, discuss the abrupt end of DC's exclusive partnership with Walmart, review Heroes in Crisis #6 and more! 00:39:24 - Rotten Tomatoes Removes Anticipation Meter 01:09:08 - Marvel & Serial Box Partner 01:16:04 - DC Ends Walmart Exclusive Deal 01:20:23 - DC Publishing Line Cuts Update 01:40:47 -...

Captain Marvel is set to take center stage this Spring with her own movie and a major role in Avengers: Endgame! In honor of Carol Danvers, we chose to read Kelly Sue Deconnick's 2014 run with the character for our latest book club!

The Pals discuss the official end of the Marvel/Netflix relationship and its aftermath, DC allegedly cutting back its comics line even further, and how the press and media effect the comic book industry! Pals Pulls: Cale - Corto Maltese and the Secret Rose, Shazam #3 Pete - Life is Strange #4 Marco - I am a Hero Omnibus #9 Phil - Shazam #3, Martian Manhunter #3 Sean - Buffy the Vampire slayer #2 N...

This week, the Pals discuss Hulu's newest Marvel animated series, DC's year of the villain and #dceased, and review Netflix's Umbrella Academy! 00:09:23 - Listener Mail Pals Pulls: Sean - American Carnage #4 News: 00:24:20 - Hulu Announces 4 New Animated Marvel Series: https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/marvel-hulu-howard-the-duck-modok-hit-monkey-dazzler-tigra-1203134321/?fbclid=IwAR3yoH7G3Z30h8rd7...

This week the Pals dissect the Avengers Endgame Superbowl trailer, discuss the idea of a possible intermission during the movie, debut a BRAND NEW game, and much more! Pals Pulls: Marco - Murder Falcon #5 Cale - Thrilling Adventure Hour- Martian Manhunt Wonder Twins #1 MIster Miracle TPB Phil - Batman the Caped Crusader TPB Vol 02 Sean - Magic Order #6 News: 00:22:13 - Avengers Superbowl Trailer:...

This week, the Pals talk about the huge news about The Batman film and an update on Ben Affleck's status for the film, talk about the fake Batman Beyond animated film concept art and why now is a good time for a Batman Beyond movie, and we review Heroes in Crisis #5 and Fearscape #4! Pals Pulls: Cale - Young Justice #2, Reel Love Pete - Daredevil #1 Sean - Batman #64 News: DC Drops Big News on 'Th...

On this jam packed episode, the Pals follow up on their conversation about breaking into comics from last week, we talk about the positives and (mostly) negatives of DC's big week, and we review what is likely the final season of Netflix's Punisher! 00:03:47 - Listener Mail 00:20:38 - Pals Pulls: Pete - Life is strange 3 Marco - Shanghai Red TPB Phil - Shanghai Red TPB Sean - Heroes in Crisis #5 N...

In anticipation of Hellboy's return to the big screen, we decided to read the very first Hellboy story for our latest Book Club! Mike Mignola's Hellboy is one of the most enduring non Big Two characters of all time, and it's easy to see why based on this classic story. Let us know what books you recommend we read for the Book Club and we'll read it for a future episode! The Comics Pals is a weekly...

The Pals talk the incredible success of Aquaman and what Zack Snyder may have had to do with it, break down the Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer and what it might mean for how Avengers: Endgame ends, and we talk about how the rise of Kickstarter has impacted the comics industry, and how it may represent a failure of the industry to create a path for new creators. Pals Pulls: Cale - Shazam #2, Kai...

This week, the Pals talk about Black Panther not receiving any awards at the Golden Globes and fans reactions to that, we react to the incredible trailer for Punisher Season 2, and review SyFy's latest series, Rick Remender and Wes Craig's Deadly Class! 00:07:55 - Listener Mail 00:14:34 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Farmhand Vol 1 Cale - TMNT: Shredder In Hell #1 Sean - Black Widow #1 00:22:31 - Green Lan...

The Pals step into the New Year with their hottest takes on all the latest news in comics, including Dirk Manning's claim that a story in his Nightmare World series was ripped off within the new Black Mirror 'Bandersnatch' episode, news about The Batman film, a strange conspiracy involving Tom King, and much more! 00:07:24 - Listener Mail 00:17:07 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Young Justice #1, Go Go Power...

It's time for the final Comics Pals of 2018! The boys cover a surprisingly packed newsweek, talk about their 2018 highlights and make predictions for 2019! PLUS: We review our predictions from LAST year and see how we did! -Listener Mail -Pals Pulls -News: -Aquaman SWIMS to $500 Million Globally: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/…/box-office-aquaman-rule… -New Publisher TKO Comics Profiled in NY...

For our last Book Club of the year, we present our Christmas gift to you all, the Klaus Book Club! This is our first listener suggested episode, and we had a blast reading this modernized reimagining of the origin of Santa by Grant Morrison and Dan Mora. Send in your requests for future episodes of the Book Club, and we very well may read it for a future episode in 2019! The Comics Pals is a weekl...

The last superhero film of the year is here! Check out our review of one of the most unique superhero movies of all time, and let us know your thoughts! 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/mrm...

This week, the Pals discuss the legacy and influence of Spawn, share their thoughts on the Hellboy trailer, praise (!) Titans season one, and much more! 00:07:28 - Listener Mail 00:19:52 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Superior Spider-Man #1 Sean - X-Force #1 News: 00:22:34 - Hellboy Film Trailer Drops: https://www.cbr.com/hellboy-movie-trailer-leaks/?fbclid=IwAR0GlyuBLGCwcYrqb9xd6buMIEYkNH-uewHhGfMpD62ZgSMq...

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse closes out 2018 as one of the best superhero films of the year, but just how good is it? The Pals weigh in on this fan-favorite film here with our review! 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....

This week, the Pals discuss G. Willow Wilson exiting Ms. Marvel after 5 years and Saladin Ahmed taking over writing duties for the character, what our first pull lists looked like, Kevin Smith's return to comics, and we review Fearscape #3! 01:23:28 - Fearscape #3 Review 01:44:51 - Outro & Plugs 00:02:08 - Listener Mail 00:13:01 - Pals Pulls - Marco - Doom Patrol Vol 2, Betty & Veronica #1 Sean -...

In anticipation of the Aquaman film, we chose to read Geoff John's Aquaman for this month's Book Club! Johns redefines the King of the Seas for the modern era and pits him against foes - both old and new - that force him to tackle his past and determine his place in the world, both on land and in the seas.