

The Comics Pals
The Comics Pals
We’re a group of pop culture journalists and commentators who want to talk about comics and video games on our terms! Expect news, analysis & interviews from the world of comic books and video games.
Episodes
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Jul 22, 2021 • 39min
Superman & the Authority #1, Moon Knight #1 & Jupiter's Requiem #2 Review & Reactions
The Comics Pals review Superman & the Authority #1, Moon Knight #1 & Jupiter's Requiem #2. Grant Morrison is back at DC, Moon Knight has a new # 1 AND the Pals have a new full-time host!
The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.
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PodBean: https://thecomicspals.podbean.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/6RAX3sT
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Jul 21, 2021 • 42min
Mother of Madness (M.O.M.) #1, Radiant Black #6 & Time Before Time #3 Review & Reactions!
The Comics Pals review Mother of Madness (M.O.M.) #1, Radiant Black #6 & Time Before Time #3 from Image Comics!
The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.
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PodBean: https://thecomicspals.podbean.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/6RAX3sT
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Jul 19, 2021 • 2h 19min
Is There Money in Making Comics? | The Comics Pals Episode 247
An article from the Hollywood Reporter reignited the conversation about how comic book creators are paid "Shut Up Money" for their work being adapted into multi-million-dollar media franchises. On this week's show, the Pals ask what our favorite creators can do to protect their interests when doing work for hire at Marvel and DC.
00:04:09 - Loki Conversation
00:09:26 - Kevin Wada Tweet
00:27:50 - TCP Update
00:30:47 - Listener Mail
00:46:50 - Pals Pulls
00:51:36 - Robson Rocha Passes Away From COVID-19
00:56:44 - Black Widow Box Office Numbers
01:09:44 - New Batman Black Label Mini-Series
01:16:33 - New Mark Millar Comic Announced
01:26:03 - Comics Creators Not Being Properly Compensated
01:33:13 - Main Topic - Is There Money in Making Comics?
The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.
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PodBean: https://thecomicspals.podbean.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/6RAX3sT
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Jul 18, 2021 • 1h 3min
Sinister War # 1, Spider's Shadow # 5, Way of X # 4 & Infinite Frontier # 2 Review & Reactions!
The Comics Pals review Sinister War # 1, Spider's Shadow # 5, Way of X # 4 & Infinite Frontier # 2!
#marvel #spiderman #xmen
The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.
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PodBean: https://thecomicspals.podbean.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/6RAX3sT
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Jul 14, 2021 • 14min
The Silver Coin #4 Review & Reactions
The Comics Pals review Silver Coin # 4!
#silvercoin #imagecomics #ncbd
The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.
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PodBean: https://thecomicspals.podbean.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/6RAX3sT
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Jul 12, 2021 • 2h 15min
Can Marvel Studios Satisfy Audience's Desire for Representation & Diversity? | The Comics Pals 246
On this week's show, the Pals ask, with pressure from conservative groups both at home and abroad, can the MCU ever truly satisfy their audience's desire for better representation and more diversity in their heroes?
00:08:13 - Listener Mail
00:24:37 - Pals Pulls
00:32:32 - New 52 Reflection
00:51:15 - Long Halloween To Return
00:58:17 - Tom King & Greg Smallwood to Relaunch Human Target
01:03:07 - What If...? Trailer Released
01:11:25 - Captain America vs Dean Cain
01:21:56 - Victoria Alonso on Marvel's Diversity
01:33:38 - Main Topic
The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.
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PodBean: https://thecomicspals.podbean.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/6RAX3sT
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Jul 11, 2021 • 1h 10min
X-Men # 1, Nice House on the Lake # 2, Swamp Thing # 5 & Skybound X # 1 Review & Reactions
The Comics Pals review X-Men # 1, Nice House on the Lake # 2, Swamp Thing # 5 & Skybound X # 1!
The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.
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PodBean: https://thecomicspals.podbean.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/6RAX3sT
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Jul 7, 2021 • 11min
Geiger # 4 Review & Reactions!
The Comics Pals review Geiger # 4 by Geoff Johns & Gary Frank.
The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.
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PodBean: https://thecomicspals.podbean.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/6RAX3sT
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Jul 6, 2021 • 32min
X Factor # 10 & Beta Ray Bill # 4 Review & Reactions
The Comics Pals review X-Factor # 10 & Beta Ray Bill # 4!
The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.
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PodBean: https://thecomicspals.podbean.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/6RAX3sT
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Jul 5, 2021 • 2h 9min
Should the Comic Book Industry Move Away From Single Issues? | The Comics Pals 245
Monthly issues have been the norm for almost as long as American comics have existed, but are they hurting the industry? On this week's show, the Pals ask: "Should the Industry Move Away From Single Issues?"
00:16:34 - Listener Mail
00:27:12 - Pals Pulls
00:43:24 - Grant Morrison To Leave DC Comics
00:57:22 - Barbara Gordon To Wear Batgirl Suit Again
01:09:57 - Spider-Man Creative Team Update
01:14:52 - Black Widow Update
01:23:35 - Comics Sales
01:32:11 - Main Topic - Should the industry move away from single issues?
The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics.
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PodBean: https://thecomicspals.podbean.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals
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Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/6RAX3sT
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The Pals:
Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox
Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete
Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow
Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto
Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop