The Comics Pals

Quack! This month's Book Club features everyone's (least) favorite anthropomorphic talking duck, Howard the Duck! Joined by Tyler Olson from The Longbox Podcast, we take a look at Chip Zdarsky's run with the character, and discuss the greatest comic book movie of all time, Steven Spielberg's Howard the Duck! The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebo

This week, the Pals are all together live for Keystone Comic Con! We speak on our experience at the event, the huge D23 announcements including Kit Harington joining the MCU, and we break down the REAL reasons why Sony and Marvel's relationship is over, and what happens to Spider-Man next. 00:06:36 - Keystone Comic Con Debrief 00:14:04 - Listener Mail 00:30:39 - Pals Pulls Marco - Manor Black #2, Doctor Mirage #1 Pete - House of X #3 Phil - House of X #3 Sean - House of X #3, Batman/Superman #1 00:35:52 - Powers of X #3 Review 01:00:34 - Eric Stephenson ICv2 Interview: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/43847/icv2-interview-images-eric-stephenson 01:24:11 - Kit Harrington Joins The Eternals https://www.polygon.com/2019/8/24/20830454/kit-harington-mcu 01:29:04 - 3 New Disney+ Shows https://io9.gizmodo.com/moon-knight-and-she-hulk-are-heading-to-disney-and-al-1837521801?fbclid=IwAR1Sk-RYrj2M9Kmqr8LV9ryDkvKTeYy7XIicSnZX5ER7z-rklNDAjy0ahyU Main Topic: The love affair between Sony and Disney is over, and Sony kept Spider-Man in the divorce. We cut through the web of spin, misinformation and posturing to get to the bottom of what's REALLY going on behind the scenes, and we discuss what the future holds for Spider-Man and this deal. 01:40:26 - Spider-Man, The Disney & Sony Saga https://deadline.com/2019/08/kevin-feige-spider-man-franchise-exit-disney-sony-dispute-avengers-endgame-captain-america-winter-soldier-tom-rothman-bob-iger-1202672545/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/markhughes/2019/08/21/how-the-marvel-sony-spider-man-dispute-will-be-solved-one-way-or-another/#44ee672d6b50 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, the Pals discuss the apparent cancellation of Noah Hawley's Doctor Doom film, and review Event Leviathan #3 and Powers of X #2! 00:02:51 - Listener Mail 00:13:11 - Pals Pulls: Phil - Daredevil #10, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #2, X-Men: Grand Design TPB, House of X #3 Pete - House of X #3, Snot Girl #14, Life is Strange #8 News: 00:31:11 - Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp Not Done with Green Lantern Yet: https://www.newsarama.com/46499-morrison-sharp-s-the-green-lantern-ends-in-october-but-a-return-is-planned.html 00:36:48 - Top Cow Offering Complete Postal Collection in Hardcover Format First Through Kickstarter: https://www.newsarama.com/46469-image-offering-complete-postal-hardcover-via-kickstarter-before-comic-book-stores.html 00:47:03 - Noah Hawley's Doctor Doom Movie a No-Go At Disney: https://www.newsarama.com/44283-doctor-doom-movie-in-fox-disney-limbo-suggests-legion-creator.html Main Topic: 00:51:07 - Event Leviathan #3 Review 01:04:12 - Powers of X #2 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.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

On this week's show, Kevin Conroy is back in the news, JMS & Mike Deodato have a pitch for a new superhero universe, and the Pals Review House of X #2 Review! - Listener Mail -Pals Pulls -News: Kevin Conroy to (FINALLY) Play Batman in Live Action: https://comicbook.com/…/kevin-conroy-to-play-bruce-wayne-…/… Jim Lee and Dan DiDio Talk Sales and Fears: https://www.newsarama.com/46434-jim-lee-talks-future-of-dc-… https://www.newsarama.com/46433-dan-didio-on-dc-s-direct-ma… JMS and Mike Deodato Starting AWA's Shared Universe With The Resistance: https://www.newsarama.com/46438-straczynski-deodato-s-the-r… Disney Debating How to Handle Deadpool: https://comicbook.com/…/deadpool-3-pg-13-r-movies-disney-f…/ ABC Developing Live-Action Female Led Superhero Show: https://deadline.com/…/abc-lines-up-new-marvel-adaptation-…/ Main Topic: House of X #2 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.com/Totointow Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

This week, we discuss Batman himself Kevin Conroy's touching interaction with a fan at SDCC, we review Powers of X #1, and we read YOUR mail! 00:09:50 - Listener Mail 00:35:51 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Aliens: Resistance TPB Coffin Bound #1 Phil - Daredevil #9 Pete - House of X #2, Crowded #8 Sean - House of X #2, Absolute Carnage #1 News: 00:50:16 - Darkseid and Female Furies Confirmed for New Gods Film: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/07/30/new-gods-movie-darkseid-furies-granny-goodness-big-barda-ava-duvernay/?fbclid=IwAR3pTtEMybVkLii1PvgQkUJpXM9ASTGbuhkj4Uk4_nZyJo1-CmU0M52bhVU 00:58:29 - Kevin Conroy Reveals Touching Fan Interaction: http://www.tampabay.com/arts-entertainment/kevin-conroy-explains-his-mysterious-comic-con-tweets-20190730/?fbclid=IwAR2E1BxVU8SlYc5BS09qAjPeCfMPqp5ratBIjI1ciaZdLOFjk201eOBL4Fc 01:04:41 - Jonah Weiland Now a Vice President at DC Comics: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/07/28/jonah-weiland-founder-cbr-head-of-marketing-dc-comics/?fbclid=IwAR2FG_74qMBVWjfVGPE1RmyThjg_o5BVcdD-WQWXTBp9vDjILmpCdKfXwcQ 01:04:41 - The Writers of Avengers: Endgame Want to Make Superman Film: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/07/29/avengers-endgame-writers-want-to-make-a-superman-movie/?fbclid=IwAR1ylR0NnzEtfVQ2G7FnJ6GSrK3rCSOXRFAJOFk5FICV-M7prWZo4CSdKp0 01:16:27 - Marvel's Annihilus Plans Possibly Revealed: https://www.newsarama.com/46360-marvel-s-agenda-for-annihilation-return-revealed.html 01:27:32 - Main Topic: Powers of X #1 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.com/Totointow Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

The summer of love is in full swing, and what's a better book to cozy up with than one about some human and robot romance? We're talking Image Comics Alex + Ada by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn on this month's book club!

Check out our interview with writer/artist Phillip Sevy! On this jam-packed week, we spun out two special addendum episodes of The Comics Pals: -Listen to the main show on Marvel's Phase 4 plan: https://soundcloud.com/thecomicspals/marvel-reveals-phase-4-at-sdcc-2019-blade-returns-the-comics-pals-episode-144 -Listen to our House of X #1 review: https://soundcloud.com/thecomicspals/house-of-x-1-review-the-comics-pals-episode-144-addendum 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 Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Check out our review of House of X #1 & the return of Jonathan Hickman to Marvel! On this jam-packed week, we spun out two special addendum episodes of The Comics Pals: -Check out our interview with Phillip Sevy: https://soundcloud.com/thecomicspals/phil-sevy-interview-the-comics-pals-episode-144-addendum -Listen to the main show on Marvel's Phase 4 plan: https://soundcloud.com/thecomicspals/marvel-reveals-phase-4-at-sdcc-2019-blade-returns-the-comics-pals-episode-144 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 Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

We cover all the huge news coming out of SDCC 2019, including the announcement of Strange Adventures by Tom King, Mitch Gerads and Doc Shaner, and all the massive announcements coming out of Marvel's Hall H panel! BLADE IS BACK! PLUS, On this jam-packed week, we spun out two special addendum episodes of The Comics Pals: -Check out our interview with Phillip Sevy: https://soundcloud.com/thecomicspals/phil-sevy-interview-the-comics-pals-episode-144-addendum -And our review of House of X #1: https://soundcloud.com/thecomicspals/house-of-x-1-review-the-comics-pals-episode-144-addendum 00:07:27 - Pals Pulls: Pete: Powers of X #1, Life is Strange #7 Marco: Manor Black #1, Paper Girls #30 Phil: Green Lantern Annual #1 Sean: Powers of X #1, American Carnage #9 News: 00:17:30 - New Watchmen Trailer Drops, Damen Lindelof Sparks Controversy: https://www.youtube.com/watch… https://www.newsarama.com/46261-hbo-s-watchmen-is-happening… 00:37:29 - Tom King and Mitch Gerad's Newest Work Revealed: https://comicbook.com/…/strange-adventures-tom-king-mitch-g… 00:43:38 - Marvel's X-Men Comic Lineup Revealed, Hickman Comments on What's After X-Men for him: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/…/marvel-rolls-six-new-co… 01:00:47 - https://www.bleedingcool.com/…/jonathan-hickman-says-only…/… Main Topic: 01:13:50 - Marvel's Hall H Panel at San Diego Comic Con! https://comicbook.com/…/marvel-studios-sdcc-comic-con-hall…/ https://comicbook.com/…/marvel-studios-boss-reveals-grand-…/ Chinese Fans Accuse Shang Chi Casting as Racist: https://www.newsarama.com/46227-some-chinese-fans-have-misg… 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 Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

On this packed episode, Pete and Sean talk Alan Moore's retirement from comics, the Eisners, and all the big news from the first two days of San Diego Comic Con! 00:15:52 - Listener Mail 00:31:16 - Pals Pulls: Pete - Life is Strange #7 Sean - Batman: Curse of the White Knight #1, House of X #1 News: 00:41:49 - Alan Moore has Retired From Comics: https://screenrant.com/alan-moore-retiring-writing-comic-books/?fbclid=IwAR2nFSCwg3xB5YTvv6NzZ0yZEhHg5YWSr6KJxK7uccjrBQUDdqnU0-eYHgE https://www.cbr.com/alan-moore-parting-shot-comicsgate/ 00:53:17 - Taika Waititi Set to Direct Thor 4: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/taika-waititi-direct-thor-4-1224464?fbclid=IwAR3n2_uNZ52864FxSqqisvd5MWR8UOSQdD-hGnuc_W7O0F1kpieh9Aqwk2c 00:59:02 - New Birds of Prey Comic Announced: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/07/17/birds-of-prey-harley-quinn-dc-series-new-brian-azzarello/?fbclid=IwAR3n2_uNZ52864FxSqqisvd5MWR8UOSQdD-hGnuc_W7O0F1kpieh9Aqwk2c 01:01:22 - Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch Teaming for Batman Maxi: https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-batman-grave-ellis-hitch/?fbclid=IwAR2MdTz0aw6GyyDUvw3UpTyhMhBx4BcG73eS1LZNnmBUigbAtEGOua0qaYU 01:06:33 - Eisner Award 2019 Winners: https://io9.gizmodo.com/here-are-your-2019-eisner-awards-winners-1836392844?fbclid=IwAR0INLTDJ9Ay-RjvRv7sKSJ9g_dMZMcd8L1RtCT7K-fEGOcKlxploMs2OtY https://www.cbr.com/king-gerads-react-heroes-in-crisis-backlash/ Main Topic: San-Diego Comic Con News Coverage! 01:19:53 - Marvel Teasing 2099 Return: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/07/19/marvel-comics-2099-tease/ 01:24:18 -Amazing Spider-Man: Full Circle Announced: https://www.newsarama.com/46065-amazing-spider-man-full-circle-sends-spidey-across-the-globe-with-all-star-creators.html Mary Jane to Star in New Ongoing Series: https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-amazing-mary-jane/ 01:32:25 - New Doctor Doom Ongoing Announced: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/07/19/marvel-doctor-doom-series-chris-cantwell-halt-and-catch-fire-/ 01:39:05 - Marvel Teases Follow-Up to Annihilation Event: https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-annihilation-teaser-sdcc-2019/ 01:41:05 - Snyder, Soule and Camuncoli Team for Undiscovered Country: https://www.newsarama.com/46141-snyder-soule-camuncoli-unveil-their-undiscovered-country-at-image.html 01:45:41 - DC's Meet the Publishers Panel: https://www.cbr.com/sdcc-dan-didio-jim-lee-dc-universe-batman-superman/ https://www.newsarama.com/46144-dc-adds-fourth-imprint.html https://www.newsarama.com/46103-dc-co-publisher-expresses-frustration-with-popular-facsimile-editions.html https://www.newsarama.com/44923-doomsday-clock-11-pushed-back-3-months.html 02:04:57 - Jeff Lemire Working on Joker, Question Titles for DC: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/07/12/dc-black-announces-new-joker-the-question-comics-from-jeff-lemir/ 02:08:28 - DC Announces Tales from the Multiverse: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/07/15/dc-comics-tales-from-the-dark-multiverse-twisted-terrifying-one-shots-batman-superman/ 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 Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop