The Comics Pals

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 Lantern #3 Review News: 00:33:51 - Ron Smith Passes: https://www.cbr.com/ron-smith-judge-dredd-artist-obituary/?fbclid=IwAR3di8X_6D1IPWa89CAGtLYh9-AwNcJOBvcqBj4V3Yl7XgrByXRxXLx8JhU 00:39:08 - Black Panther "Snubbed" at Golden Globes, Fans Upset: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/01/07/marvel-fans-mad-black-panther-golden-globes-snub/ Black Panther Best Reviewed FIlm of 2018: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/01/11/black-panther-best-reviewed-wide-release-rotten-tomatoes/ 00:49:37 - Kevin Feige Excited About Disney/Fox Acquisition: https://www.cbr.com/hundreds-marvel-characters-fox-deal/?fbclid=IwAR2GjPuYRxMz50EcAzDcl90g3nEFeKJHIx2Xiih4PqqQQeT11zTs260ibdo 00:53:46 - Punisher Season 2 Trailer Drops: https://www.newsarama.com/43415-punisher-season-2-trailer-pulls-no-punches.html 00:58:36 - Campaign Launches to Save Daredevil: https://www.cbr.com/daredevil-fans-launch-save-daredevil-campaign/?fbclid=IwAR0UZowDcj3yzACtxTLlfiHNkJRATtLjrbQJbCO479m9KJJx7kXoYHmyJPo 01:02:38 - Heather Antos Joins Valiant Comics: http://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-heather-antos-joins-valiant-as-editor/?fbclid=IwAR1zEBRWcBHx8b1qVJMTpAMo7pC7Ed0OLrWOptb4gySYiYuQy_Jc38AViOI 01:09:27 - News/Rumors About Joker Film: https://www.cbr.com/joker-commentary-donald-trump/?fbclid=IwAR2epk0_D_BifSfN97oo0xX3QMNl-FiMG5BtO0eF0erwZA_jVzUsPBvmJtg 01:09:27 - Quick Glimpse of Watchmen Series Raises Questions: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/watchmen-revealed-first-look-teaser-explained-1173934?fbclid=IwAR0LGAdv0FD-8QPiz_5eLCZjgrnOHkm8B13M-w-eEvok-iwd_HENYHYl5go 01:26:13 - DC Comics Joins Comixology Unlimited: https://io9.gizmodo.com/dc-comics-is-joining-comixologys-unlimited-subscription-1831573456?fbclid=IwAR1PebUsqeAqVdrPwo2QWM-9fbzOZ-GQtaPn_OkQbC85O9po1972CiP2J1U 01:29:31 - Doomsday Clock #9 Pushed Back 3 Weeks: https://www.newsarama.com/43410-doomsday-clock-9-pushed-back-3-weeks.html?fbclid=IwAR3sGYAjrAvKvqxReCMM48ObpHr8px7s5ZBp94aBm4cRH7uqr0jfGGjB1_A 01:32:11 - Main Topic: Deadly Class Episode 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 Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

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 Rangers #16 Marco - Shade the Changing Woman TPB, Turok #1 Phil - Green Lantern #3 / Martian Manhunter #2 Sean - Criminal #1, Young Justice #1 News: 00:26:37 - Dirk Manning Alleges Black Mirror Ripped it's Bandersnatch Episode Concept From His Work: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/12/30/bandersnatch-black-mirror-vs-nightmare-world/?fbclid=IwAR0W35_U5-czc3xFYOEY1j5xn0JiuthMtO83oToCh18wM4ETEATa6rBSE-M 00:41:58 - McElroy's to Write for Marvel War of the Realms Event: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/01/03/marvel-mcelroy-family-war-of-the-realms-journey-into-mystery/ 00:48:39 - The Batman to Shoot in November: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/01/04/the-batman-shooting-production-matt-reeves/ 00:55:14 - James Wan Talks Swamp Thing: https://www.cbr.com/james-wan-swamp-thing-tv-interview/?fbclid=IwAR1jKDps_9WpqZoFALwDIpRsE0AHTnIxBF3y-w4ojQm5g12afJWHFpmEqeI 01:00:29 - Ruby Rose Led Batwoman Show Greenlit: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/ruby-rose-led-batwoman-pilot-a-go-at-cw-1172794?fbclid=IwAR2BmTDCEQWnpo7G8-2T9w6Dvi08IM6kAYp-B95fWgFsKH2G23MJnJ1SNSY 01:10:24 - Tom King Faces Allegations he Fabricated CIA Past: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/01/02/batman-writer-tom-king-responds-to-allegations-that-he-lied-abou/ 01:22:31 - Touching Tribute to Stan Lee Released by DC: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/01/02/dc-entertainment-stan-lee-tribute-comics/ 01:22:31 - Main Topic: Heroes in Crisis #4 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

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 Times: https://www.nytimes.com/…/tko-studios-comics-publisher.html… -Villain for Punisher Season 2 Teased: https://comicbook.com/…/the-punisher-season-2-villain-alt-…/ -First Images of Jake Gyllenhall's Mysterio Released Online: https://comicbook.com/…/spider-man-far-from-home-trailer-m…/ https://imgur.com/a/1irqIpM -Disney/Fox Deal Expected to Close in January: https://comicbook.com/…/disney-fox-deal-closes-january-2019/ -Kevin Feige Teases Work Could Begin on Fox Characters in Early 2019: https://comicbook.com/…/mcu-xmen-fantastic-four-movies-nex…/ Main topic: End of Year Best Of: - Favorite news story - Favorite single issue - Favorite Series (that ENDED in 2018) - Favorite comic book creator - Favorite Comics Pals Book Club episode - Favorite Comics Pals feud - Favorite comic book movie Predictions 2019: - Will Ben Affleck Leave Batman? - Will We See ANY of the Fox Characters in a Marvel Movie? - Will Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man Deal End? - Which Comic Book Movie Will You Enjoy Most? - Will The Comics Pals Do More Grant Morrison Book Club Episodes? - Will Doomsday Clock Stick the Landing? - What Comic Book Creator Will Break out in 2019? Predictions from 2018. How did we do? 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

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 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 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/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

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-uewHhGfMpD62ZgSMq3BldvHCxXX4 Paper Girls Coming to an End in July: https://www.newsarama.com/43242-brian-k-vaughan-s-paper-girls-ending-in-july.html 00:36:23 - Sony Producer Amy Pascal Wants Marvel Deal to Continue: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/12/14/spider-man-producer-marvel-studios-sony-deal-future-hopes/ 00:46:28 - Hindu Organization Upset Over Depiction in X-Men Comic, Demands apology: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/12/15/hindus-upset-x-men-comic-urge-marvel-apologize/?fbclid=IwAR1CGFU7yRbxuXnmah3gKhDILFD0gCIrhTuzXNqPSWI4VA-z9qfqj0mrM_Q 00:57:21 - Titans Season One Ends With Huge Teaser for Second Season: https://cosmicbook.news/titans-superboy-post-credit-scene?fbclid=IwAR3u0w7Pe5-zrF6C2XW83imvID8g0e_Jlio23hDlIvq_Fy6lDbjA_m-5N9k 01:03:16 - Doom Patrol Teaser Released Online: https://www.newsarama.com/43240-doom-patrol-teaser-posters-release-date.html 01:06:53 - Eric Esquivel Pulled as Co-Writer From Nightwing: https://www.newsarama.com/43212-new-nightwing-co-writer-pulled-before-dc-announces-him.html 01:09:19 - DC Reveals All Star Cast of Creators for Detective Comics #1000: https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/12/18/detective-comics-features-an-all-star-cast-and-a-new-arkham-knig/ 01:14:24 - Aquaman Has Made 345 Million at the Box Office Already: https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/12/21/aquaman-box-office-345-million/ Main Topic: 01:17:13 - Aquaman #43 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

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

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 - American Carnage #2, Captain America #6 News: 00:19:02 - Aquaman's RT Score: https://cosmicbook.news/aquaman-rotten-tomatoes?amp&fbclid=IwAR0P-d6Rz_Z-1thAIbvanOKddMhWmKbaYlJCyjjeka8HcYjYyCU2XzjOeEI 00:25:46 - Crisis on Infinite Earths Coming to Arrowverse: https://www.cbr.com/arrowverse-crisis-on-infinite-earths-cw/?fbclid=IwAR3F8mkudIaiCincAwEKDK3XtJEGVaBx3govkxpwqe8o4OIfqfihBwGulAk 00:32:27 - Jeff Lemire's Black Hammer to Cross Over With DC Comics: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/12/13/scoop-jeff-lemire-black-hammer-crossover-dc-comics/?fbclid=IwAR2Sa2CPBepTVeyMpZ1hIS7_ElNA8-EcNqEAZzrFWsOXregKDHz0UiNgGfg#.XBKWo7tB1v0.twitter 00:37:09 - DC Cancels Vertigo's Border Town Over Allegations Against Writer: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/12/14/dc-comics-cancels-border-town-in-light-allegations/?fbclid=IwAR2EOmMC7kKX30dXC_DhVUCKsZJfENG3TCr7GlgLqSTMEYdOu0vO0raGTDw 00:51:49 - Legendary TV Signs Deal With Matt Fraction and Kelly Sue Deconnick: https://deadline.com/2018/12/legendary-tv-overall-deal-kelly-sue-deconnick-matt-fraction-milkfed-criminal-masterminds-comics-1202519788/?fbclid=IwAR2hvEdxFeNYnH40YRd9N_sENZE5NtwwzQqzyTlbGT70nDuzkKEpe2mpwWQ 00:54:32 - Kevin Smith Returns to Comics for Hit Girl Season 2: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/hit-girl-season-two-1?fbclid=IwAR25ZIN0Tz_5vQ1zTl_fz2XIBbaUwBXCPuewrkDwbM-8wIU57n08OO3dhJQ 00:58:41 - Saladin Ahmed Taking Over as Writer of Ms. Marvel: https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/saladin-ahmed-to-launch-magnificent-ms-marvel?fbclid=IwAR18hf5jfaFxGqdMi_oi8U1elSWrwkZDlHivrmJU4uEUnfVC4tCcOgXGFio 01:12:34 - Marvel Teasing New Event: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/12/12/marvel-captain-america-origin-change/ 01:17:56 - Chip Zdarsky Returning to Spider-Man for 'Life Story': https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/12/12/marvel-spider-man-life-story/ 01:17:56 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Hits Big on Preview Night: https://comicbook.com/movies/2018/12/14/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-scores-3-5-million-opening-night/ Main Topic: 01:23:28 - Fearscape #3 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

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.

On this week's show, the Pals discuss the Avengers: Endgame trailer and review the biggest releases of this week, including Shazam #1, Green Lantern #2, Martian Manhunter #1 and Doomsday Clock #8! 00:04:50 - Listener Mail 00:06:22 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Defenders Silver Surfer #1- Goddess Mode #1- Marco - Cemetery Beach #4, Murder Falcon #3 Pete - Fearscape #3 Phil - Fearscape #3 Sean - Fearscape #3, Miles Morales Spider-Man #1 News: 00:11:11 - Avengers: Endgame Trailer Drops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA6hldpSTF8 00:31:55 - Captain Marvel Trailer 2 Drops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LHxvxdRnYc&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1nuBGo9LM-Knio7L-QOlANUw9n3L-vLSMG-Jngfc0VqCcvL-iFOfGm-VM 00:39:03 - Shang-Chi Film in Development: https://www.newsarama.com/42941-shang-chi-in-development-as-mcu-s-first-asian-lead.html 00:58:23 - Netflix News Block: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/12/04/netflix-shorten-marvel-shows-was-big-issue-cancellations/ https://www.cbr.com/daredevil-was-one-netflixs-most-popular/amp/?fbclid=IwAR2ayuXkZs6Mh5ksaVf95Vz1vR7W9xdze0Z7KRq-jPAkrXbGxrTAFGbiNGk https://www.cbr.com/netflixs-canceled-marvel-shows-disney-plus/?fbclid=IwAR3HZRqtULSTioakuzey4yN5xfmFAIZx1vK2YHq-S5djoldWkfH3UH5xJ88 01:07:27 - Black Panther Nominated for Golden Globe: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/12/06/black-panther-nominated-best-drama-golden-globes/?fbclid=IwAR19Z3ghjtxlDBJNxw3-ExWIlXlv_WuEJBAaqt97xG1mtTTfGQf9CYG11Ro 01:09:02 - Shonen Jump Revamp: https://comicbook.com/anime/2018/12/07/shonen-jump-magazine-subscription-service-changes-2019/ 01:16:24 - Lionforge Lay Offs: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/78702-layoffs-at-lion-forge.html?fbclid=IwAR1RaC_NVjORmWsQvwp6ioYYp6Vh36dr0SAQ7iYVJqqd6Qj1YkMbTXyEz4E 01:20:11 - Chinese Investment Firm Buys Stake in Dark Horse: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/78467-chinese-investment-firm-takes-stake-in-dark-horse.html?fbclid=IwAR23jCrZ9tiUmvYERyUCy6LvhuvICkIHCmp0oZTXwW0FTg6BWoHh4cj4U1M 01:27:52 - Brian K Vaughn Signs Deal With Legendary Pictures: https://deadline.com/2018/12/brian-k-vaughan-overall-deal-legendary-entertainment-1202516095/?fbclid=IwAR1Dp5K2eEuI27x4gkifU_zAXRyX62hkDcYNWnZ86xK90wkkYnpqLsxKTEU 01:30:16 - Plastic Man Film in Development: https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/12/07/plastic-man-movie-development-dc-comics-warner-bros/ Main Topic: We review the biggest releases of this week, including Shazam #1, Green Lantern #2, Martian Manhunter #1 and Doomsday Clock #8! 01:35:18 - Martian Manhunter #1 01:42:29 - Green Lantern #2 01:53:06 - Shazam #1 02:01:59 - Doomsday Clock #8 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