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Creators Fire Back Against Comicsgate | The Comics Pals Episode 97 This week, the Pals talk about Alec Baldwin's about face with regards to his role in the Joker film, C.B. Cebulski's (A.K.A. Akira Yoshida) desire to keep Marvel Comics entertaining, and we discuss the industry's top creators FINALLY firing back at Comicsgate. Random Question of the Week Pals Pulls: Phil - Batman by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale Omnibus, Moon Knight and Jeff Lemire and Greg Smallwood Pete - Snotgirl #11 Sean - Batman #54 News: Alec Baldwin Joins then Exits Joker Film: https://ew.com/movies/2018/08/29/alec-baldwin-joker-movie/ High Insurance Could Spell End of Batfleck Saga: https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/08/28/ben-affleck-batman-insurance-costs-cut/ DC Universe Release Date Announced: https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/29/17798590/dc-universe-streaming-launch-date-titans-tv-air-date DC Fans Demand Justice League Snyder Cut during DC Live Stream: https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/08/30/justice-league-snyder-cut-dc-universe-live-stream/ Diamond Delays Pullbox: https://www.newsarama.com/41626-diamond-s-pullbox-pushed-back-to-october.html C.B. Cebulski Wants Marvel Comics to Focus on Entertainment, not Politics: https://io9.gizmodo.com/marvel-editor-in-chief-c-b-cebulski-wants-to-focus-on-1828715312 Alterna Comics Says Its Creators Can't Mass Ban Trolls: http://comicsandheroes.com/2018/08/31/alterna-comics-block-chain-ban-for-creators-courts-controversy/ Main Topic: Comic Book creators are finally banding together to hit back against comicsgate. We discuss how this could positively (or negatively) impact comics, why the heavyweight creators waited so long to weigh in on this controversy directly, and how the timing and inciting incident of this stand may represent an inherent problem in our culture. https://www.polygon.com/comics/2018/8/29/17796422/comicsgate-online-harassment-darwyn-marsha-cooke-van-sciver 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 talk about the possibility of Black Panther getting an Oscar nomination for best picture and whether or not that's meaningful, the end of Tom Taylor's successful Injustice series, and some of the major occurrences at Marvel and DC that have resulted in controversy, and our takes on those issues. 00:04:10 - Random Question of the Week 00:15:20 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Bone Parish #2, New World #2 Pete - Lex Luthor Porky Pig Special #1 Sean - Catwoman Tweety and Sylvester Special #1 News: 00:26:03 - Marvel Studios Pushing For Black Panther Best Picture Nod: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/23/black-panther-academy-awards-oscar-campaign/ 00:39:22 - Marvel Resurrecting Original Defenders Team for Miniseries: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/24/marvel-comics-defenders-hulk-namor-silver-surfer-dr-strange/ 00:43:43 - RiRi Williams Getting Solo Title: https://www.newsarama.com/41439-new-riri-williams-ironheart-ongoing-launches-this-fall.html 00:58:12 - Walmart Partners With Kobo to Launch Digital Books Serivce: https://www.newsarama.com/41501-walmart-gets-in-digital-comics-market.html 01:06:37 - IDW President and Publisher Under Fire: https://comicbook.com/comics/2018/08/21/lisa-bloom-hired-as-lawyer-for-case-against-idw-president-publis/ 01:16:57 - Tom Taylor's Injustice Series Coming to an End: https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/08/24/tom-taylor-posts-heartfelt-goodbye-to-injustice-comic/ 01:21:16 - Bryan Hill Writing New Batman and the Outsiders Comic: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2018/08/22/a-ferrari-test-drive-hate-groups-message-boards-bryan-edward-hill-goes-to-extremes-to-find-his-comic-characters/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.11230499c639 01:25:14 - Main Topic: Marvel and DC have both come under fire recently over controversial situations occurring in their books. We examine each situation and answer the age old question: should comic books reflect the real world, or should they be a safe haven for all people to escape reality? Champions #24 to Deal With Gun Violence in Schools: https://www.newsarama.com/41416-marvel-notifies-retailers-of-school-shooting-story-in-champions-24.html Fans Upset Over Batman Possibly Being Revealed As Atheist: https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/08/16/is-batman-atheist-dc-comics/ Outrage Over Bendis' Use of 'Autistic' as Slur In Action Comics #1002: https://www.cbr.com/action-comics-autism-criticism-bendis-response/ 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 duo of Pete and Sean talk about how they became fans of DC Comics, a new book spinning out of the Millarworld/Netflix camp, the latest trailer for Iron Fist Season 2, and the final word on James Gunn's relationship with Disney. Cale's Kickstarter book Screams Heard 'Round the World: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/895667168/screams-heard-round-the-world/updates Pals Pulls Sean - Detective Comics 987 News: HBO's Watchmen Ordered to Series: https://www.newsarama.com/41425-hbo-watchmen-spin-off-gets-series-order.html New Netflix/Mark Millar Comic Prodigy Announced: https://comicbook.com/comics/2018/08/13/netflix-mark-millar-prodigy-comic-book-rafael-albuquerque/ Cullen Bunn's OGN Witch Hammer Announced: https://www.newsarama.com/41386-magic-and-crime-collide-in-witch-hammer-ognfrom-aftershock.html Fox/Dark Horse Relationship Ends After 20 Years: https://comicbook.com/comics/2018/08/15/fox-pulls-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-license-dark-horse-comics/ Batman Prequel Series Pennyworth Coming to Epix: https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/batman-epix-pennyworth-1202812429/ New Iron Fist Season 2 Trailer: https://www.newsarama.com/41392-danny-rand-summons-the-iron-fist-in-season-2-trailer.html Venom on Track For Record Breaking Opening Week: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/16/venom-box-office-opening-record-early-tracking Random Question of the Week Stan Lee Granted Restraining Order Against Keya Morgan: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/17/stan-lee-restraining-order-keya-morgan-granted/ Main Topic: The final word on James Gunn's firing from Guardians of the Galaxy. Now that Disney has officially put their foot down and refused to rehire James Gunn, we weigh in on reactions to this response, whether Disney is making the right decision or not, and how this may impact the MCU going forward. 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 talk Ruby Rose being cast as Batwoman, Sony’s plans for the SUMC, more developments in the James Gunn firing saga, and review Marvel’s Fantastic Four #1! 00:04:53 - Listener Mail 00:14:56 - Pals Pulls: Phil - Astro City Broken Century H Pete - Crowded #1, Magic Order #3 Sean - Crowded #1, Extermination #1 News: 00:24:16 - Ruby Rose Cast as Batwoman for CW Series: https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/batwoman-cw-ruby-rose-1202897755/ 00:34:38 - Supegirl Movie in the Works: https://deadline.com/2018/08/supergirl-movie-warner-bros-dc-comics-universe-oren-uziel-script-superman-1202440687/ 00:42:55 - Stan Lee Will No Longer Do Public Autograph Signings: https://screenrant.com/stan-lee-signings-public-convention/ 00:45:45 - Marvel Reveals Uncanny X-Men Plans: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/10/marvel-disassembling-the-x-men/ 00:57:13 - Sony Block: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/10/sony-universe-marvel-characters-franchise-name-spider-man-venom/ http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/09/spider-man-venom-sony-universe-marvel-characters-900-superheroes/ http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/09/spider-man-jackpot-spinoff-movie-in-works/ http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/09/venom-movie-rating-spider-man-mcu-crossovers/ http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/09/spider-man-venom-sony-universe-marvel-characters/ https://www.newsarama.com/41303-black-cat-silver-sable-solo-films-to-replace-silver-black-team-up-movie.html 01:10:17 - James Gunn Block: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/james-gunn-demand-major-studio-movies-disney-firing-1133161 https://www.newsarama.com/41306-marvel-lobbies-disney-to-reinstate-gunn-on-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-report.html http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/06/dave-bautista-quit-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-james-gunn/ 01:27:21 - Main Topic: Fantastic Four #1 Review & were we wrong to criticize Marvel for keeping the Fantastic Four off the board? 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 talk about the glory of the second Venom trailer, debunk the rumors that X-Men: Dark Phoenix and New Mutants were cancelled, and take a look back at one of the most impactful comic book movies of all time, The Dark Knight, a movie that is now ten years old! 00:05:54 - Listener Mail 00:18:17 - Random Question of the Week 00:33:02 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Sandman Universe #1, Black Badge #1 Phil - Peter David’s Aquaman TPB volume 2 Sean - Fantastic Four #1 News: 00:38:45 - Venom Trailer 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLCn88bfW1o&feature=youtu.be 00:49:21 - Cast of Guardians of the Galaxy Pen Letter in Defense of James Gunn: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl3OVfeF8Dc/ 01:03:22 - X-Men Dark Phoenix and New Mutants are NOT Cancelled: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/28/x-men-dark-phoenix-new-mutants-not-cancelled/ 01:10:18 - Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Netflix Series Gets Release Date: http://ew.com/tv/2018/07/29/chilling-adventures-of-sabrina-netflix-premiere-date/ 01:14:05 - Dan Didio and Jim Lee Talk About DC's New Perspective: https://www.newsarama.com/41212-dc-s-dan-didio-concerned-about-comics-oversaturation-in-the-direct-market.html 01:32:26 - The Dark Knight Being Re-released For 10th Anniversary: https://variety.com/2018/film/news/dark-knight-10th-anniversary-imax-re-release-1202875906/ Main Topic: The Dark Knight: A 10 Year Anniversary Retrospective The Dark Knight released 10 years ago this year and completely changed the game for all comic book movies that would come after it. Almost immediately it's impact on the film industry could be felt, as many films borrowed heavily from its tone and more mature approach to comic book films. We take a look at this groundbreaking film from all angles, and talk about how it impacted us, the film industry, whether future films learned the wrong lessons from it, and of course, whether it's still (or ever was) the greatest comic book film of all time. 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 on the show, we review the sixth issue of Doomsday Clock and break down the rest of the major news and announcements coming out of San Diego Comic Con, including the release of some MAJOR trailers, like Deadly Class, Shazam and Aquaman! Random Question of the Week Pals Pull: Marco - Seeds #1, I Am A Hero Omnibus Vol. 7 Pete - Leviathan #1, Captain America #2 Sean - Mister Miracle #10, Captain America #2 Doomsday Clock #6 Review News: Petition of Over 300,000 People Launched to Rehire James Gunn: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/26/james-gunn-petition-disney-marvel-fired-guardians-of-the-galaxy/ Deadly Class Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHLxfAUT49A Marvel Announces Uncanny X-Men Return: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/22/uncanny-x-men-marvel-2018-sdcc/ Chelsea Cain Return to Marvel for Vision: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/21/chelsea-cain-the-vision-six-issue-miniseries/ Saga Creators Taking a Year Long Break From Series: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/25/saga-is-taking-a-year-long-break Eisner's 2018: https://www.polygon.com/comics/2018/7/23/17603332/eisner-awards-winners-2018-list-san-diego-comic-con-sdcc Tom King Developing States of America Television Series: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/26/tom-king-dystopian-tv-series-states-of-america-in-development/ Wonder Woman 1984 Footage Shown At SDCC: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/21/wonder-woman-1984-trailer-teaser-footage-sdcc-2018/ Shazam Trailer: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/11/shazam-movie-2019-trailer-sdcc-2018-zachary-levi/ Aquaman Trailer: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/03/07/aquaman-trailer-released/ Main Topic: With all the news that dropped during SDCC weekend, we’re asking and answering one simple question: who won San Diego Comic Con 2018? Let us know your thoughts below! 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 month the Pals are diving their first-ever Batman title, "Gothic." Written by the one and only Grant Morrison, illustrated by Klaus Janson and colored by Steve Buccellato, "Gothic" collects Legends of the Dark Knight #6-10 for one of Batman's spookiest (and most underrated) adventures! Leave us a comment letting us know what book YOU’D like to see us choose next for our book club, and don’t forget to like and subscribe while you’re here! 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

It’s San Diego Comic-Con weekend, and there’s a TON of news to cover! We talk James Gunn being fired over offensive tweets, Comcast dropping out of the Fox bid leaving Disney without any competition to buy Fox, the return of Marvel Knights and Marvel What If?, the trailer for the Titans and Young Justice Season 3 shows, and much, much more! We’ll be back next week with even more coverage from SDCC! Random Question of the Week Pals Pulls: Marco - The New World #1, Justice League Dark #1 Pete - Doomsday clock #6, Justice League Dark #1, ASM #2 Sean - Doomsday Clock #6, X-Men Grand Design Second Genesis #1 News: James Gunn Fired From Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Over Tweets: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/20/james-gunn-fired-from-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3 Comcast Drops Out of Fox Bidding War: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/comcast-drops-out-of-21st-century-fox-bidding-war-with-disney Joker Film Has Release Date, Rumored Plot Details: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/comic-con-2018-joker-standalone-origin-movie-with-joaquin-phoenix-gets-release-date https://www.cbr.com/rumor-joker-origin-movie-new-alter-ego/ Iron Fist 2 Teaser Drops, Release Date Revealed: http://www.superherohype.com/news/419147-comic-con-marvels-iron-fist-season-2-teaser-reveals-premiere-date Marvel Knights to Return Under Donny Cates: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/20/venom-writer-donny-cates-spearheads-marvel-knights-relaunch-comic-con-2018?abthid=5b526bce5e99c41d360004c4 Marvel What If? Returns: https://www.newsarama.com/40839-marvel-s-what-if-this-fall.html Shuri Getting Her Own Comic Series: https://www.bustle.com/p/black-panthers-sister-shuri-is-getting-her-own-comic-book-series-its-happening-so-so-soon-9782595 New Jessica Jones Comic Drops Unexpectedly, Part of New Line of Comics: https://www.newsarama.com/40883-new-jessica-jones-title-confirmed-part-of-new-marvel-line.html Marvel Cedes Publishing of Kids Comics to IDW: http://www.comicsbeat.com/idw-to-publish-marvel-kids-comics/ Gail Simone to Architect Superhero Line Catalyst Prime At Line Forge: https://www.newsarama.com/40902-gail-simone-named-chief-architect-of-superhero-line-catalyst-prime-at-lion-forge.html Chelsea Cain Returns to Comics With Man-Eaters: http://ew.com/books/2018/07/18/chelsea-cain-man-eaters-comic/ Netflix Reveals 5 Upcoming Millarworld Projects: https://www.newsarama.com/40862-five-millarworld-series-coming-on-netflix.html More Information About DC Universe Revealed: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/how-much-will-dc-universe-cost-and-what-comics-and-shows-will-be-available-at-launch Young Justice Season 3 Trailer: http://www.ign.com/videos/2018/07/20/first-young-justice-outsiders-footage-debuts-new-characters Titans Trailer: http://www.ign.com/videos/2018/07/19/titans-trailer Star Girl TV Show Coming to DC Universe: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/stargirl-tv-show-coming-to-dc-universe-streaming-service First Information About Three Jokers Comic Released: https://heroichollywood.com/batman-three-jokers-first-look/ New Shazam Comic Coming From Geoff Johns: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/20/new-shazam-comic-series-announced-comic-con-2018 Green Lantern By Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp Coming: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/the-green-lantern-relaunch-by-grant-morrison-and-liam-sharp-focuses-on-hal-jordans-life-as-a-space-cop DC Announces Witching Hour Event: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/18/dcs-witching-hour-event-stars-wonder-woman-and-the-justice-league-dark Batman and Joker to Team Up: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/comic-con-2018-batman-and-joker-join-forces-in-new-dc-comic 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 talk about the news of Marvel hiring a director for the yet-to-be-officially-announced Black Widow film, the return of the Umbrella Academy finally having a date, and we review this week’s biggest comic book releases: Amazing Spider-Man #1 and Superman #1! Random Question of the Week 04:24 Pals Pulls: 16:43 Cale - The Adventure Zone GN Phil - Titans The Lazarus Contract TPB, The Adventure Zone GN Sean - Batman #51 Pals Review: 25:41 Amazing Spider-Man #1 Superman #1 News: Marvel Has Found a Director for its Black Widow Film: 55:28 https://io9.gizmodo.com/marvel-studios-has-its-black-widow-director-cate-short-1827557062 The Umbrella Academy Is Returning: 1:08:43 http://ew.com/books/2018/07/10/gerard-way-third-umbrella-academy-comic-release-date/ Robert Kirkman and Scott Gimple Team Up For New Comic: 1:12:03 http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/10/the-walking-deads-robert-kirkman-scott-gimple-surprise-launch-new-diediedie-comic-with-batman-artist-chris-burnham Casting News For Y: The Last Man TV Series: 1:19:42 https://www.newsarama.com/40771-y-the-last-man-tv-cast.html G. Willow Wilson to Write Wonder Woman For DC: 1:25:27 http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/11/g-willow-wilson-wonder-woman-dc-comics/ Joaquin Phoenix OFFICIALLY Set to Play Joker: 1:32:36 https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/10/17556824/joaquin-phoenix-joker-warner-bros-todd-phillips-hangover Main Topic: 1:42:15 Are diehard comic book fans outcasts in the medium? With DC Comics recently teaming up with the New York TImes to spoil the outcome of Batman #50, writer James Ferguson at comicon.com asks a poignant question: why does the comic medium have such low self esteem? The Big Two are constantly chasing affirmation from mainstream media and audiences by announcing huge news through outlets that rarely ever cover comics, often at the expense of the regular reader. All this in an effort to chase the elusive prospective new fan, who may see this news and decide now is the time to jump into comics. Is this an effective strategy for bringing on new readership? We discuss the pros and cons of this strategy, along with other ways in which the comics industry treats its fanbase like red headed stepchildren. http://www.comicon.com/2018/07/09/batman-50-fallout-why-does-the-comics-medium-have-such-low-self-esteem/ 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 bring on the creators of The Bawdy Tales of Lazlo Cale, Andrew Maxwell and Goran Gligovic, to talk about their fun and unique book which drops on Kickstarter July 10th! We also cover the passing of Steve Ditko, whether or not the comic book medium is going the way of the dinosaur (it is, according to Bob Layton), and we review some comics, including Captain America #1 and Batman #50! Check out The Bawdy Tales of Lazlo Cale: https://www.facebook.com/LazloCale/ https://www.grenadefight.net/ Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/ihatemaxwell Follow Goran: https://twitter.com/EveryGogi https://www.instagram.com/gligovic/ Interview With Andrew Maxwell and Goran Gligovic Apples and Origins Pals Pulls: Marco - Go Go Power Rangers Vol 1, Farmhand #1 Pete - Amazing Spider-Man #1 Sean - Amazing Spider-Man #1, X-23 #1 News: Steve Ditko Passes Away At 90: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/steve-ditko-dead-spider-man-creator-was-90-1125489?__twitter_impression=true DC Comics to Air Commercials in Support of Bendis' Superman Comics: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/04/dc-to-promote-bendis-superman-comics-with-tv-commercials/ Ebay and Madefire Team Up: http://www.theouthousers.com/index.php/news/140809-ebay-and-madefire-join-forces-for-the-digital-comics-marketplace.html Lemire and Nguyen Announce Ascender: https://www.newsarama.com/40699-lemire-nguyen-developing-descender-sequel-ascender.html Bob Layton Believes the Comics Medium is on the Way Out: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/06/iron-man-writer-disney-warner-leave-comics-behind/ Evangeline Lilly Talks Ant Man 2: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/05/evangeline-lilly-how-found-out-wasp-equal-billing-ant-man-sequel/ Main Topic: We review this week's biggest comic book releases: Captain America #1, Batman #50 and Man of Steel #6! 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