The Comics Pals

For this month's Book Club we read Neil Gaiman's spooky classic, Sandman! It's widely regarded as one of the greatest comics of all time, but that doesn't make it above criticism! Join us as we deep dive into one of the books that defines the comics medium. YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, we review X-Men 13 and Excalibur 13, the next chapters in the X of Swords event, discuss Jared Leto's return to the Joker role for the Justice League Snyder Cut, and address Alan Moore's claims that superheroes are a "blight" on society by asking, are superheroes actually bad for us? 00:21:19 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Blue in Green 1 Pete - Batman Three Jokers #3 Dark Nights Death Metal Rise Of The New God #1 X Of Swords Stasis #1 Cale - Colonel Weird: Cosmagog #1 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Last Ronin #1 (Of 5) Absolute Swamp Thing Vol 2 Phil - Absolute Swamp Thing Vol 2 Sean - X of Swords Stasis #1 00:40:20 - Excalibur #13 review 01:04:09 - X-men #13 review News: 01:28:30 - Marvel Unlimited Makes Major Change to Release Schedule: https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-comics-unlimited-makes-new-comics-release-date-changes/ 01:33:54 - Jared Leto, Ben Affleck & More Filming Reshoots for Justice League: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/justice-league-snyder-cut-spoilers-filming-reshoots-ben-affleck-amber-heard-ray-fisher/ https://comicbook.com/movies/news/jared-letos-joker-joins-zack-snyders-justice-league-reshoots/ https://comicbook.com/movies/news/zack-snyder-justice-league-deathstroke-joe-manganiello-return/ 01:41:46 - UCS Dumps DC, Lunar Sole Distributor of DC Comics: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-didnt-drop-ucs-ucs-dropped-dc-comics/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/lunar-restricts-dc-comics-distribution-no-ebay-stores-buying-clubs/ 01:58:31 - Main Topic: Are Superheroes Bad for us? YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 special comics review episode, we tackle 6 of the biggest books coming from Marvel & DC, including Rorschach 1, Dark Nights Death Metal 4, and all the X of Swords books of the week! 00:15:32 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Chainsaw Man 90 Sean - The Scumbag 1, X-Men 13 News: 00:23:08 - DC Blows the Doors off Future State Event: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-comics-future-state-preview-explained-covers-art/ Main Topic: 6 Major Reviews: 00:49:46 - Hellions #5 01:07:04 - New Mutants #13 01:16:13 - Cable #5 01:28:40 - Strange Adventures #6 01:49:09 - Dark Knights: Death Metal #4 Review 02:09:05 - Rorschach #1 YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 we talk about the Invincible trailer that dropped, the Green Lantern show coming to HBO Max, Alan Moore's latest rant against superhero movies, and we review Wolverine 6, X-Force 13, Marauders 13. 00:12:46 - Pals Pulls 00:19:50 - New GL HBO Max Show https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/green-lantern-tv-series-hbo-max-guy-gardner-alan-scott-sinestro/?fbclid=IwAR3XHe8-2VeVX53XWMDQD5pW0NWcmDoKO_3owjxp4NLWWNWU-G-hTBUSCdM 00:30:47 - Invincible Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuMiq7eg91M&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR04Z2-CAqz8oc2_SIxLlsNA4PJrZazEgBBlX75whXDQr6HAU011hhwWhFo 00:41:26 - Marvel 616 Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ODhWjCxydU&feature=emb_logo&fbclid=IwAR3XHe8-2VeVX53XWMDQD5pW0NWcmDoKO_3owjxp4NLWWNWU-G-hTBUSCdM 00:48:01 - Doc Shaner Under Fire https://bleedingcool.com/movies/snyderbronies-come-for-doc-shaner-over-controversial-superman-opinion/ 00:59:09 - Wolverine #6 & X-Force #13 Review 01:11:54 - Marauders #13 YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Come for the reviews of Batman: Three Jokers 2 and X-Force 4, stay for the fascinating interview with comics editor Claire Napier! We also talk Jamie Foxx's return to the Spider-Man franchise and Iman Vellani being our first Ms. Marvel! 00:01:10 - Interview with Claire Napier 01:35:05 - Ms. Marvel Cast 01:47:57 - Electro Returns in Spider-Man 3 02:11:47 - Batman Podcast 02:21:22 - Three Jokers #2 Review 02:52:53 - X-Factor #4 Review 01:11:24 - Pals Pulls: Pete - Marauders #13, Wolverine 6, X-Force 13 Cale - Ultraman #2, Chainsaw Man #87, 88 Marco - LEGEND OF THE SWAMP THING HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR #1, Spy Island #2 Sean - Batman #100, Marauders #13, Wolverine 6, X-Force 13 News: 01:35:05 - Newcomer Iman Vellani cast as Ms. Marvel: https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/ms-marvel-iman-vellani-actress-cast-role-mcu/ 01:47:57 - Jamie Foxx to Return as Electro in Spider-Man 3: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/spider-man-3-mcu-jamie-foxx-electro/ 02:11:47 - Batman Scripted Podcast Headed to Spotify: https://www.gamesradar.com/batman-unburied-scripted-narrative-podcast-coming-to-spotify/ Main Topic: 02:21:22 - Batman: Three Jokers 2 Review 02:52:53 - X-Factor 4 Review YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 month's Book Club we tackle another listener request! This time we dive into one of the 90's most popular books by one of its most popular creators, Battle Chasers by Joe Madureira! Does this action-adventure romp stand the test of time? Listen to us and find out! YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 are wowed this week by the WandaVision trailer, discuss the Marvel movie delays and the Samuel L. Jackson led Nick Fury Disney+ streaming show, and we review X of Swords: Creation #1! 00:18:59 - Pals Pulls 00:28:25 - Reverse Bookclub 00:55:12 - Marvel Movie Delays 01:17:52 - WandaVision Trailer 01:29:44 - Nick Fury Show Announced 01:37:58 - Justice League Reshoots 01:48:36 - X of Swords: Creation #1 Review Listener Comments 00:18:59 - Pals Pulls: Cale - X-Factor #4, Inkblot #1, Shang-Chi #1 Marco - Olympia TPB Phil - Shang Chi #1 Pete - Shang Chi #1 Sean - Batman: Three Jokers #2, Department of Truth #1 00:28:25 - REVERSE BOOK CLUB News: 00:55:12 - Marvel Delays Black Widow, Eternals and Shang Chi: https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/black-widow-eternals-shang-chi-delay-2021/ 01:17:52 - WandaVision Gets a Second Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj9J2ecsSpo&feature=emb_logo 01:29:44 - Nick Fury Series Starring Samuel L Jackson Coming to Disney +: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/samuel-l-jackson-to-star-in-a-nick-fury-series-on-disney-/ 01:37:58 - Snyder Cut to Have Reshoots After All: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/zack-snyder-justice-league-film-more-superman-batman-cavill-affleck-fisher-gadot/ Main Topic: 01:48:36 - X Of Swords: Creation Review YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 addition to being joined by bubbling creator Mark Bouchard, we discuss Jonathan Majors being cast as Kang, Tatiana Maslany cast as She Hulk, and we review X-Men 12 & Giant--Sized X-Men: Storm! 00:04:35 - Interview With Mark Bouchard 01:12:26 - Pals Pulls Cale - X Of Swords: Creation #1, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles TPB Marco - Fishkill #1 Pete - X Of Swords: Creation #1 Sean - Low 25, X Of Swords: Creation #1 News: 01:23:30 - Jonathan Majors Cast as Kang in Ant-Man 3: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/ant-man-3-marvel-jonathan-majors-kang-the-conquerer-mcu/ 01:33:16 - Tatiana Maslany to Play She Hulk in Disney + Series: https://deadline.com/2020/09/she-hulk-tatiana-maslany-marvel-series-1234578701/?fbclid=IwAR0gFDAAgHhyADNDV5nPGWWaiZPTyLeraYhQjITc775fPQj3lKS_LDQ8uEQ 01:45:58 - Marvel Has a Secret X-Title Coming in December: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-has-a-surprise-classified-x-men-title-for-december/ 01:56:05 - DC Universe Becoming Infinite and Comics Only: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-universe-infinite-app-streaming-service-rebrand-dc-comics/ 02:06:06 - DC Future State Event Announced for 2021, 5G No More: https://www.gamesradar.com/dc-future-state-teased-for-2021-part-of-generations-event/ https://www.gamesradar.com/dc-shoots-down-5g-or-reboot-speculation-not-going-to-happen/ Main Topic: 02:14:56 - Giant-Sized X-Men: Storm #1 Review 02:33:36 - X-Men #12 Review YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

We have the pleasure of interviewing the creator of Is'nana the Were-Spider, Greg Anderson Elysée, a horror-fantasy superhero comic. This time around they talk about Greg's new Kickstarter, Is'nana the Were-Spider: Showtime where we get to see our titular hero in a new light in this one-shot! Check out the Kickstarter here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/isnanashowtime/isnana-the-were-spider-showtime More Is'nana from Greg: https://webwaycomics.ecwid.com/Isnana-the-Were-Spider-Vol-1-Forgotten-Stories-Trade-Paperback-p138378940 Check out his online store: https://webwaycomics.ecwid.com Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregdae/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregAndElysee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.dae ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, Pete and Sean are joined by Tyler to discuss Bendis leaving Superman, the future of DC Generations, and review this week’s hottest books: Marauders #12 Review & Dark Nights: Trinity Crisis! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:14:35 - RQOTW 00:33:15 - Pals Pulls 00:51:38 - Bendis Leaves Superman 01:08:00 - Batman/Catwoman Coming in December 01:14:50 - Batman: Black & White Returns in December 01:20:00 - DC Fandome Live 01:24:15 - DC Generations Carrying on With Generations: Shattered #1 01:46:20 - Wonder Woman 1984 Delayed AGAIN 01:57:00 - Marauders #12 Review 02:21:00 - Dark Nights: Trinity Crisis #1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspals Twitter: twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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