Beyond the Pull List

Let us know what you think! This week, Clayton and Paul dive into the landmark Amazing Spider-Man #1000. Marvel promised an issue that would "change Peter Parker’s life forever," but did it actually deliver?  We break down Joe Kelly and Pepe Larraz's lead story, "Ravaged," featuring Aunt May's health crisis, the secret biological son Cormac Craine, and his turn as the...

Let us know what you think! Has the Straw Man met his final harvest, or is Bruce Wayne trapped in his worst nightmare? ​This week on Beyond the Pull List, Paul and Clayton break down the explosive climax of Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta's "Straw Man" arc in Absolute Batman #24! Bruce Wayne takes the fight directly to Jonathan Crane in a brutal, fear-gas-fueled showdown that leaves...

Let us know what you think! You asked for it, so grab your sodas, settle in, and buckle up for a mega-sized Q&A session! This week on Beyond the Pull List , Paul and Clayton are building Blokees model kits while tackling an enormous stack of your questions. From deep comic book philosophy to Transformers lore and iconic cinema, we leave no stone unturned while snapping together their latest bu...

Let us know what you think! What is the single most important comic book in our friendship? Welcome to the very first Beyond the Pull List Retro Review! Long ago, before podcasts, before life, before growing up, we were just two guys volunteering at our local comic shop. This week, we time travel back to 2018 to review the legendary "Go Down Swinging" arc - Amazing Spider-Man #797 throug...

Let us know what you think! Is Scott Snyder's Absolute Batman officially BACK on track? Paul is fresh off a full week of reading "Marvel slop," but Clayton is ready to balance out the scales with some exciting books! This week, the boys break down Absolute Batman #23, diving deep into a wild new introduction to Clayface, Alfred's cryptic family dynamics, and a shocking twist th...

Let us know what you think! This week on Beyond the Pull List, Paul and Clayton dive deep into the latest MCU blockbuster, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. ​Before jumping into full-on spoiler territory, we start off with a special (and very brief) guest appearance from Clayton’s wife, Gabryella, who is the ultimate Spider-Man "expert" who already knows how every superhero story ends. But afte...

Let us know what you think! SDCC 2026 Breakdown: Big Comic Wins, MCU Fatigue, & Ewing Leaves Venom! ​SDCC 2026 is officially wrapped, and we’re breaking down all the news. The MCU panel didn't do much for us (even with Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3), but the actual comic reveals were incredible across the board. ​DC is expanding the Absolute Universe with Black Canary, C...

Let us know what you think! Today on Beyond the Pull List, Paul and Clayton talk about Absolute Batman #22 and.... is this book becoming predictable? We also do a quick review on Transformers and Venom.  And bmbs will be dropping with our surprising "Hot Takes" on our favorite webhead! We also talk about some Spider-Man Brand New Day theories and finally a possible first look at Avengers...

Let us know what you think! We are back! After a few weeks off (while Clayton was busy adjusting to life "being a dad"), the boys are finally back together! And holy cow, what a week it has been to make a return. ​Inside this episode: ​ The Big Moment: "They Met!" Absolute Joker and Absolute Batman finally cross paths in Absolute Batman #21. It’s easily one of the most insane m...

Let us know what you think! This week on Beyond the Pull List, we talk about how we actually met the legendary Scott Snyder! Not only did he record an exclusive intro for the show, but he also answered our burning question about the future of the Absolute Joker. ​Once we recover from the hype, we are diving deep into Absolute Batman #20. It’s a massive world-building issue setting the stage for to...

Let us know what you think! To celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2026, we’re doing something a little different. We’re currently stuck in a massive line at Comics Exchange. It is wrapped all the way around the building. The line is filled with fans just hoping to meet with Scott Snyder. But the big question of the day is: will we actually make it to the front, or are we just hanging out in a shady all...

Let us know what you think! This week on Beyond the Pull List, things get absolutely wild! We kick things off with our weekly pulls, which includes Clayton dropping Captain America, reacting to Superman #37, and Paul's continuing frustration with the Spider-man/Venom offices.  But then… it happens. Spider-Man meets Superman and we get VENOMIZED SUPERMAN! So, of course, we had to talk about it...

Let us know what you think! The comic industry is buzzing, but is it about to burst? This week on Beyond the Pull List , we’re diving into the heavy hitters and the hard truths facing our favorite hobby. ​ Inside this episode: ​ Absolute Batman #19: We break down the start of "The Straw Man" arc. Scott Snyder just delivered a shock to the system for the Dark Knight—what does this mean fo...

Let us know what you think! Welcome back to Beyond the Pull List, Paul's view on Venom has finally been unchained, and he rips into Al Ewing and Marvel Editorial. Following this, Clayton gives us a fresh review of Transformers issue 31, and Paul reviews the second half of Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral! Finally wrapping up with a review of episodes 5 and 6 of INVINCIBLE! Sit down, have your c...

Let us know what you think! Join us today on Beyond the Pull List as Clayton's excitement for Superman, Spider-Man #1 starts to fade, what could this mean? Was the wait for this historic release worth it? Also, we break down the Spider-Man Brand New Day trailer, and what threat is incoming for our favorite web head. And by popular request, we review the first half on INVINCIBLE season 4. Let&...

Let us know what you think! Comic fans are deeply divided about Ultimate Spider-Man — and in this episode, we dig into why. Clayton and Paul sit down for a long-form comic discussion covering several of the biggest books on the stands right now, including Transformers #30 , Absolute Batman #18 , Absolute Superman #17 , and Death Spiral #1 . But the heart of the conversation centers on the biggest...

Let us know what you think! In our first episode of Beyond the Pull List , we dive into Ultimate Spider-Man (2026) #24, then we shift gears to Absolute Batman #17 and Absolute Batman Annual #1.   From story structure to character moments, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and why it matters.  This episode is full of our honest reactions, strong opinions, and the kind of comic shop debate we’...

Let us know what you think! Two longtime comic fans finally hit record. Beyond the Pull List is a new podcast where we talk Marvel, DC, comic book movies, and everything in between — the way we always have.  Real opinions. No script. Just pure fun! Episode one drops this Friday, February 20th!  Subscribe now so you don’t miss episode one.