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The town of Riverdale is falling apart with the events of this episode, and the Pals are feeling the effects! What chilling events happened in this episode? PLUS!: Narrative bricks and worldbuilding! The Riverdale Review is a weekly conversational review of The CW's Riverdale! The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/MrMarcoAnimoto Cale: twitter.com/Totointow

This week on The Comics Pals, we discuss the latest trailer for Luke Cage, fans claiming that Star Lord is the true villain of Avengers: Infinity War, the end of Gerard Way’s Young Animal imprint (for now) and much, much more! Be sure to leave us a like on your platform of choice and subscribe to our YouTube channel! Listener Mail- 04:07 Random Question of the Week - 06:38 Pals Pulls: 18:45 Sean - Infidel #3 Phil - The Wildstorm #13 Cale - New Challengers of the Unknown #1, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #27, Quicksilver No Surrender #1 Pete - Barrier #3 News: Inhuman's Cancelled Officially: 28:17 https://www.newsarama.com/39902-inhumans-cancelled.html Luke Cage Trailer: 30:59 https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/7/17326654/luke-cage-season-2-trailer-netflix Fans Deem Star-Lord the Real Villain of Avengers: Infinity War: 37:31 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/05/12/chris-pratt-addresses-angry-fans-avengers-infinity-war/ Marvel Partners With NetEase for New Chinese Superheroes: 42:48 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-44078700 Matt Kindt and Tyler Jenkins Announce Black Badge: 52:19 http://www.boom-studios.com/2018/05/07/eisner-award-nominated-matt-kindt-tyler-jenkins-announce-black-badge/ Gerard Way’s Young Animal Imprint Going On Hiatus: 56:54 https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/05/10/gerard-way-young-animal-gone/ Main Topic: 1:00:43 Is there a Crisis at DC Comics? With the announcement of them walking back their 2011 stance of "Holding the Line at 2.99" - a stance they upheld during the Rebirth era of their books, and the rumors of a new 'Crisis' crossover that will reboot their continuity again, fans are beginning to question DC's direction. We break down the rumors and facts and try to determine what's going on at DC. https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/05/11/dc-comics-crisis-event-revealed/ http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/05/10/dc-comics-titles-set-price-at-3-99/ 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

Pete is joined by Jeremy again this week because Marco and Cale can't seem to find their way to Pop's anymore! Who is the Black Hood? Was #Calewasright? Tune in! PLUS: Do we actually want fanfic of that? Well, if it gets out name out there... Follow Jeremy! Twitter: @RodriguezJeremy Instagram: @RodriguezJeremy_ The Riverdale Review is a weekly conversational review of The CW's Riverdale! The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/MrMarcoAnimoto Cale: twitter.com/Totointow

This week, the Pals talk about the incredible success of Infinity War, the newest Ant-Man and Wasp trailer, and the announcement of the DC Universe streaming service. PLUS: A tragedy? Listener Mail 04:56 Random Question of the Week Pals Pulls: 17:41 Sean - Batman: White Knight #8, Flash #46 Marco - Barrier #1 Cale - Sherlock Frankenstein and the Legion of Evil Vol 1, My Boyfriend is a Bear News: Avengers: Infinity War Breaks Records, Feige Thanks Fans: 23:59 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/04/30/avengers-infinity-war-kevin-feige-thank-you-opening-weekend/ http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/04/29/avengers-infinity-war-records/ Ant-Man and Wasp Trailer #2: 29:17 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/05/01/ant-man-and-the-wasp-trailer-paul-rudd-weak/ IDW Hires John Barber as Editor-in-Chief: 35:27 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/idw-publishing-names-john-barber-as-new-editor-chief-1106830 Boom Studios Hires Jeanine Schaefer as Executive Editor: 38:10 http://comicbookclublive.com/2018/05/02/boom-studios-jeanine-schaefer-executive-editor/ Hasbro Acquires Power Rangers: 40:42 http://comicbook.com/powerrangers/2018/05/01/power-rangers-acquired-by-hasbro/ Babs Tarr to Illustrate Story in Judge Dredd Anthology: 44:43 http://2000ad.com/post/3407 Doomsday Clock Release Schedule Revised (Again): 49:05 https://www.newsarama.com/39737-doomsday-clock-5-and-6-delayed-a-month-each.html Main Topic: 53:57 DC has officially announced their streaming service, titled DC Universe, alongside several shows that will air exclusively via the platform. That said, the announcement is light on information outside of these shows. We break down the content offerings so far, and what it would take to make this streaming service worth our money. 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, returning guest Jeremy Rodriguez joins Pete and Cale in the booth to talk about how right Cale has been about everything! PLUS: The boys accidentally make Nick Archie's nemesis, when clearly he is Veronica's! We apologize for our sexism. Follow Jeremy! Twitter: @RodriguezJeremy Instagram: @RodriguezJeremy_ The Riverdale Review is a weekly conversational review of The CW's Riverdale! The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/MrMarcoAnimoto Cale: twitter.com/Totointow

Avengers: Infinity War is finally upon us! All the Pals are on hand to talk about this monumental film, and their opinions run the gamut! They also talk about the new Venom trailer, the Eisner Award nominees, and more! Listener Mail 05:48 Random Question of the Week Pals Pulls: 14:42 Phil - DC Nation #0 Pete - The Walking Dead #179 Cale - Go Go Power Rangers #9, Doctor Star and the Kingdom of Lost Tomorrows #3 Sean - DC Nation #0, Avengers #1 The Deadpool Cares Giveaway! 21:20 News: Venom Trailer #2: 24:05 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/04/23/venom-first-look-at-tom-hardy-in-costume-in-cinemacon-footage/ 2018 Eisner Award Nominees: 33:14 https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/04/26/marvel-comics-eisners-jinx-2018/ Jim Starlin Reviews Avengers Infinity War: 45:04 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/04/23/thanos-creator-reviews-avengers-infinity-war/ Avengers Infinity War Credits Include Many Comic Creators: 48:10 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/04/27/avengers-infinity-war-who-are-the-comic-book-creators-in-the-cre/ Avengers: infinity War Projected to Make 225 Million Opening Weekend: 51:22 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/04/27/avengers-infinity-war-opening-weekend-box-office/ Main Topic: 54:26 Avengers Infinity War Review Post Credits Scene! 2:33:32 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 Riverdale Review, we've got special guest Olivia Hicks in the booth, dropping some fandom academia into our dumb section of the diner! Plus: Where the heck is Cale? Follow Olivia!: Twitter: @missoliviahicks Instagram: @lassomagicarescarte The Riverdale Review is a weekly conversational review of The CW's Riverdale! The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/MrMarcoAnimoto Cale: twitter.com/Totointow

On this episode of The Comics Pals, we review the monumental Action Comics #1000, talk about the news of Steven Spielberg directing a Blackhawk film for DC films, and much more! Reader Mail- 02:47 Random Question of the Week- 16:40 Action Comics #1000 Review- 37:06 Pals Pulls: 1:20:31 Marco - Harrow County #30, Image First Afar #1 Cale - Bug the Adventures of Forager TP, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Annual 2018 Pete - Saga #51 Sean - Kill or be Killed #18, Abbott #4 News: Steven Spielberg Directing Blackhawk Movie for DC: 01:26:11 https://www.dccomics.com/…/breaking-news-spielberg-enters-t… Cathy Yan Top Choice to Direct Untitled Harley Quinn Led Film: 01:33:57 http://deadline.com/…/harley-quinn-margot-robbie-cathy-yan…/ Injustice Universe Crossing Over With He-Man: https://www.polygon.com/…/dc-comics-injustice-he-man-master… SyFy Channel Orders Deadly Class Series: 01:41:31 http://variety.com/…/deadly-class-series-syfy-russo-brothe…/ Jim Starlin and Marvel Are Done (Again): 01:43:41 http://www.vulture.com/…/jim-starlin-creator-of-infinity-wa… Main Topic: 01:51:26 Avengers: Infinity War is just days away, and the world waits with bated breath to see what Marvel and the Russo Brothers have in store for fans. We talk about the 10 years of Marvel Studios films, how it's all led to this epic moment, what we expect from Avengers: Infinity War and where we think this film will leave our favorite characters. 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 Comics Pals Book Club returns with a new episode, this time tackling the classic Marvel Comics event Infinity Gauntlet! If you want to understand who Thanos is and what his goals are, or you just want to read old school Marvel cosmic goodness, look no further than this incredible six issue run by writer Jim Starlin and artists George Perez and Ron Lim. 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 Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

This week, the Pals cover all the biggest news in the comic book world, including the backlash surrounding the set photos of Starfire from the new Titans show, Joelle Jones launching a Catwoman solo series, and the news of a potential return of the Ultimate Universe! Random Question of the Week 03:31 Pals Pulls: 19:27 Cale- Power Rangers #26, Black Monday Murders Vol 2 Marco- Power rangers #26, Mister Miracle #8 Phil- Mister Miracle #8 Pete- New-SuperMan #22 Sean- Action Comics #1000 News: Titan’s Set Photos Cause Backlash: 28:05 http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/04/13/titans-starfire-anna-diop-photos-backlash-response/ Joelle Jones to Write and Draw New Catwoman Series: 42:04 https://www.cbr.com/catwoman-joelle-jones-new-series-c2e2/ DC Comics Changing Variant Cover Policy: 44:30 https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-variant-covers-removes-logos/ Diamond Reveals More Information About Pullbox Initiative: 49:43 https://www.newsarama.com/39459-diamond-offers-further-pullbox-details.html Avengers: Infinity War Presales Higher Than Last Seven Marvel Films Combined: 57:34 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/04/11/avengers-infinity-war-selling-more-tickets-last-seven-marvel-mov/ Matthew Rosenberg and Greg Land Taking Over Astonishing X-Men: 1:01:24 https://www.newsarama.com/39505-rosenberg-takes-over-astonishing-x-men.html Marvel Has Plans to Reintroduce the Ultimate Universe: 01:05:41 https://www.cbr.com/marvel-ultimate-universe-plans/ Mark Millar Reveals Why the Ultimates Wasn’t Called Avengers: https://www.cbr.com/millar-why-marvel-ultimates-not-avengers/ Main Topic: 1:29:45 Does Stan Lee need a hero? This week has seen an explosion of rumors and speculation about Stan Lee, with accusations being made of abuse against his daughter J.C. Lee, manipulation by his “friend” Keya Morgan, and much more. In the midst of all that, Stan has come out in defense of his daughter and Morgan, threatening lawsuits against the writers of several articles alleging that Stan is surrounded by a circle of vultures looking to bleed him dry in his final years. We break down all the information in order to (hopefully) get to the bottom of his sad situation. 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