The Comics Pals

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 Magneto Sean - Empyre #1, FCBD X-Men #1 News: 00:26:51 - New Gotham PD Show Coming to HBO Max: https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/gotham-pd-series-hbo-max-the-batman-matt-reeves-terence-winter-1234703127/ 00:38:40 - Batwoman Casts Javicia Leslie as Titular Character for S2: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/batwoman-taps-javicia-leslie-take-title-role-1302532?fbclid=IwAR3MtPTyKbUq-edMy9HvEd19ZDWUDMRWJVGwWXNBeYxf44IRmMZH-nFpfI0 00:44:35 - Is Image Comics Teasing a Crossover? https://www.gamesradar.com/image-comics-teases-crossover-for-november/ 00:58:05 - Scholastic and Marvel Team-Up for Exclusive Graphic Novels: https://www.gamesradar.com/miles-morales-kamala-khan-shuri-in-new-graphic-novels-from-scholastic-and-marvel/ 01:07:37 - Knull is Coming to Marvel's Next Event: King in Black: https://www.gamesradar.com/marvels-next-event-is-dark-and-heavy-metal-king-of-black/ 01:15:44 - Marvel Comics Reprints God Loves Man Kills, Complete With N-Word: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-n-word-back-into-print/ 01:37:02 - Main Topic: Do Comics Have a Responsibility to Speak on Social Issues? Comics have been around for a long time, and from almost the beginning they've reflected problems in the real world and dealt with them, though not always gracefully. Both Marvel and DC made the choice to do so on their own, but now fans are calling out both companies for not doing enough to include diversity and for their characters to take stances about real world issues within the books. In light of our conversation last week about copaganda in comics, we're examining what level of responsibility the industry has to deal with real world issues in their books. 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: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

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 Slayer: Willow #1 News: 00:57:10 - Marvel Acquires Rights to Alien and Predator From Dark Horse: https://www.ign.com/articles/alien-predator-marvel-comics-xenomorph-iron-man-avengers?fbclid=IwAR17JTd5eIC9ha-eFxm4a7T_bGyLLS5mJIl1NgzT2i9kmv_7_UGuAnAagG8 01:09:56 - Marvel Announces that 'Knull is Coming': https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-announces-upcoming-knull-crossover-event/ 01:16:49 - Scott Lobdell Sexual Misconduct Allegations Resurface as he Announces Exit from Red Hood Book: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/scott-lobdell-quits-red-hood-50-replaced-dynamic-new-voice/ 01:31:49 - CBLDF Update: https://www.gamesradar.com/comic-book-legal-defense-fund-aims-to-fix-whats-broken-as-levitz-and-two-other-board-members-exit/?fbclid=IwAR283OWSBom2CNUE4S5ALUUnEf15pVp0u_4OI2qNu5o1q-An_Mrua9FnvzY 01:38:57 - Tom King VS Superman: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/tom-king-tells-fox-news-you-can-say-truth-justice-the-american-way/ 01:48:36 - Main Topic: We analyze a Time Magazine article that calls for a deeper look into how superheroes are portrayed on screen in light of America's re-examination of police, and discuss whether superheroes are extensions of police. https://time.com/5857064/defunding-police-superheroes-onscreen/ 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: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

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://comicbook.com/irl/news/joe-sinnott-dies-dead-93-marvel-comics-inker/?fbclid=IwAR1XN6UnbIBXSi95S7uxE2Xc2Bp_fdAeRvUV68awzRh2koQg2uPhJL92GX4 00:39:08 - Michael Keaton in talks to Return to Batman Role: https://www.thewrap.com/batman-returns-michael-keaton-bruce-wayne-the-flash-movie/ 00:54:06 - Unsung Comics Hero James Killen Fired From Barnes & Noble: https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-buyer-james-killen-laid-off-at-barnes-noble/?fbclid=IwAR2FESIX64KjpS-FmDXnPy_W3d5NaBpydGYMJAsn83LmXGrWUylasigE8bo 01:02:23 - Scott Allie Fired From Dark Horse Over Sexual Assault Allegations: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dark-horse-publisher-mike-richardson-apology-scott-allie/ http://www.multiversitycomics.com/news/scott-allie-out/ 01:23:07 - Charles Brownstein Resigns From CBLDF After Sexual Assault Allegations: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/comic-book-legal-defense-funds-charles-brownstein-resigns-amid-s/ 01:34:15 - The Comics Pledge: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comicspledge/ Main Topic: 02:04:23 - Empyre #0 Review 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: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

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, Stringbags TPB Pete - Dragonfly and Dragonflyman TPB Phil - Green Lanthern 80th Anniversary Sean - Empyre #0 News: 00:33:50 - Warren Ellis & Cameron Stewart (Among Others) Accused of Sexual Misconduct: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/warren-ellis-accused-of-grooming-young-women-for-decades/ https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/books/comic-writer-artist-cameron-stewart-fired-from-dc-project-over-allegations-of-grooming-1.72132226 01:15:12 - Free Comic Book Summer! https://comicbook.com/comics/news/free-comic-book-day-changed-to-weekly-event-lasting-all-summer/ 01:20:50 - Marvel's Empyre Event Gets Trailer: https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-empyre-trailers-to-build-an-empyre/ 01:30:08 - DC's Fandome Event Officially Announced, Snyder Cut, Black Adam & More to be Teased: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/dc-announces-fandome-virtual-event-for-fans/ https://comicbook.com/movies/news/justice-league-snyder-cut-reveals-teased-for-dc-fandome-event/ https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-rock-black-adam-dc-fandome/ 01:40:22 - DC Temporarily Extends Relationship With Diamond: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-comics-diamond-extend-partnership-temporarily/ 01:41:55 - The Return of Milestone Announced... Again: https://www.gamesradar.com/dcs-milestone-revival-back-on-track-and-needed-more-than-ever-says-co-founder/ Main Topic: 02:01:54 - Strange Adventures #2 Review 02:37:02 - Dark Nights: Death Metal #1 Reviews 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: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

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 - RIP Denny O'Neil: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/legendary-batman-writer-and-editor-dennis-oneil-passes-away/ 00:30:28 - Doom Patrol Season 2 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TusmSgYoDhQ 00:47:06 - Update on Comic-Con at Home, DC to Skip for Own Event: https://twitter.com/colliderfrosty/status/1270782674681032704?s=21&fbclid=IwAR2SEpg6c3UgQfIcwTYxQSM0-3vpEFe9LBHpG-lHWFDZMPnaXmU6a3LFATE https://comicbook.com/movies/news/dc-films-reportedly-skips-comic-con-at-home-dc-fandome-event-august-2020/ 01:03:22 - New Boom Book From Al Ewing 'We Only Find Them When They're Dead' Preview: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/al-ewing-simone-di-meo-we-only-find-them-when-theyre-dead-series/#4 01:09:12 - Gerry Conway Isn't Happy About Police Adopting Punisher Skull, Has a Plan to Reclaim it: https://screenrant.com/marvel-punisher-skull-symbol-police-black-lives-matter/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/punisher-creator-gerry-conway-looks-to-reclaim-punisher-skull/ 01:27:49 - Marvel Launches 'Wednesday Variants' as Shot at DC: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-wednesday-variants-against-dc-comics/ 01:30:47 - Main Topic: DC's decision to leave Diamond sent shockwaves through the comic book industry. We evaluate all the latest updates and reactions, including a scathing message from Image Publisher Eric Stephenson. 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: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

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/heat-vision/dc-cuts-ties-diamond-comic-distribution-1297309?fbclid=IwAR3XjRQKU8239DacmWpnEjEwcxfC5tndoy81nuuvB6ngM0VKPYWxytSxjGk https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-qa-on-quitting-diamond-after-25-years-exclusivity/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dennis-barger-and-brian-hibbs-agree-dc-quitting-diamond-reaction/ 01:26:28 - Batwoman Replacing Kate Kane With New Character After Ruby Rose's Departure: https://www.cnet.com/news/batwoman-replaces-ruby-roses-kate-kane-with-new-character-an-out-lesbian/?fbclid=IwAR1-3ZxFAnLX85mmbP7SJmuRY28QZ5f1aJTmUbQGNvF92hBuMDEw2TrDJOk 01:32:15 - 2020 Eisner Nominations Announced: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/2020-eisner-award-nominees-officially-revealed-idw-leads-with-mo/ 01:44:40 - Main Topic: Dark Nights Metal Book Club! 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: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

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 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Usagi Yojimbo TPB Vol 01 Bunraku & Other Stories Marco - Swamp Thing Giant #4, Nailbiter Returns Sean - Far Sector #6 by N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell News: 01:01:16 - Henry Cavill Back as Superman... Maybe? https://comicbook.com/movies/news/superman-henry-cavill-man-of-steel-2-cameo-return/ 01:20:36 - Zack Snyder Reveals Darkseid for Justice League, HBO Max Boss says film is 'wildly expensive': https://comicbook.com/movies/news/darkseid-first-look-zack-snyder-justice-league-movie-villain/ https://comicbook.com/movies/news/justice-league-snyder-cut-budget-costs-more-30-million/ 01:34:07 James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas' Wynd #1 is Biggest Creator-Owned Book From Boom! Ever: https://www.newsarama.com/50313-wynd-1-trailer-takes-readers-to-a-world-where-magic-is-outlawed.html https://bleedingcool.com/comics/wynd-1-is-officially-booms-biggest-creator-owned-comic-launch-ever/ 01:40:35 - Marvel to Publish Free Recap Guide: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-to-publish-previously-in-marvel-comics-recap-guide/ 02:04:15 - Main Topic: Marauders #10! 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: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

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: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

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 Pulls 01:14:23 - The Old Guard Trailer 01:21:37 - The End of American Crime Trailer 01:25:21 - Ruby Rose off Batwoman 01:34:57 - Fearscape Sequel 01:40:40 - Main Topic 01:08:44 - Pals Pulls: Pete - Martain Manhunter TPB Marco - Postal Complete Collection Cale - Martian Manhunter TPB Phil - Bog Bodies, Martian Manhunter TPB Sean - Marauders #10 News: 01:14:23 - Greg Rucka's The Old Guard Netflix Film Trailer: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-old-guard-netflix-movie-trailer-charlize-theron/ 01:21:37 - Rick Remender's The Last Days of American Crime Netflix Film Trailer: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/netflix-last-days-american-crime-movie-trailer/ 01:25:21 - Ruby Rose Leaves Batwoman Series After One Season: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/ruby-rose-exits-batwoman-role-to-be-recast/ 01:34:57 - Ryan O' Sullivan and Andrea Mutti's Fearscape Getting Followup: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/vault-comics-sets-fearscape-followup-a-dark-influence-fall-1294841?fbclid=IwAR0BjK2gKn9dSqYhx7OtQeHrx0Qad2x3QC7R040MDD45j486Sni-E86W4wQ Main Topic: 01:40:40 - The Snyder Cut is real and it's coming! https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/justice-league-snyder-cut-plans-revealed-it-will-be-an-new-thing-1295102 Check out the first issues of several Ahoy Comics titles on Comixology! https://www.comixology.com/AHOY-Comics/comics-publisher/15128-0?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy 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: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop