The Pals discuss the rumored inclusion of Star Lord and Drax to Thor 4, Wonder Woman 1984's unique release, and review Dark Nights: Death Metal #5 plus this week's X of Swords books, X-force 14, Hellions 6 and Cable 6! 00:09:09 - Listener Comments00:11:53 - The Franklin Richards Debacle00:36:17 - Pals Pulls00:39:48 - Wonder Woman Release Date00:57:24 - Thor 4 Updates01:11:31 - Radiant Black Announced01:20:05 - $22M on Kickstarter comics01:31:39 - Dark Nights Death Metal #5 Review01:54:22 - X-Force #14 Review02:09:09 - Hellions #6 Review02:17:40 - Cable #6 Review Listener Mail 00:36:17 - Pals Pulls: Cale - The Question: The Deaths of Vic Sage - Jeff Lemire, Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz Phil - The Question: The Deaths of Vic Sage - Jeff Lemire, Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz Sean - Other History of the DC Universe 1, X of Swords: Destruction 1 News:00:39:48 - Wonder Woman 1984 to Release in Theaters and on HBOMax simultaneously:comicbook.com/dc/news/wonder-wom…-hbo-max-theaters/ 00:57:24 - Thor: Love and Thunder to Include Star Lord and Groot:comicbook.com/movies/news/thor-l…hunder-avengers-5/ 01:11:31 - New Kyle Higgins Series Radiant Black Coming to Image Comics:comicbook.com/comics/news/power-…iant-black-series/ 01:20:05 - Comics on Kickstarter Generate $22 Million in 2020:www.gamesradar.com/comics-on-kicks…7wzGABVWNmgqQkY Main Topic: 01:31:39 - Dark Nights: Death Metal #5 Review 01:54:22 - X-Force 14 Review 02:09:09 - Hellions 6 Review 02:17:40 - Cable 6 Review YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspalsTwitter: twitter.com/thecomicspalsInstagram: 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/SeansSoapboxPete: twitter.com/Loud_PeteCale: twitter.com/TotointowMarco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimotoPhil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

The Pals discuss DC's newest hire and all the unfortunate firings, Geoff Johns and Gary Frank re-team for Geiger at Image Comics, and review this week's X of Swords books, Marauders 15, Excalibur 14, and Wolverine 7! The Battle of the Toms- 11:00Pals Pulls- 18:45New DC EIC- 29:30DC Bloodbath Part 2- 35:20GEIGER- 1:15:08New X-Men book- 1:28:30Marauders #15- 1:37:00Excalibur 14- 1:49:41Wolverine 7- 2:06:30 18:45 Pals Pulls: Cale - Barbalien: Red Planet #1, Star Trek: Voyager - Seven's Reckoning #1 Pete - A Dark Interlude #1 Phil - Excalibur Omnibus Sean - JLA by Morrison Omnibus, Dark Interlude 1 News: 29:30 - DC's new EIC is Marie Javins:comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-com…w-editor-in-chief/ 35:20 DC Continues Layoffs of Key Veteran Staff:www.comicsbeat.com/reportedly-more…u29aDYxKRSX9h84 1:15:08 Geoff Johns and Gary Frank Turn to Image Comics for Geiger:comicbook.com/comics/news/geoff-…d-image-comics-ti/ 1:28:30 Marvel Announces X-Men Legends Series:comicbook.com/comics/news/-chris…ning-to-the-x-men/ Main Topic: Marauders 15 Review 1:37:00 Excalibur 14 Review 1:49:41 Wolverine 7 Review 2:06:30 YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspalsTwitter: twitter.com/thecomicspalsInstagram: 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/SeansSoapboxPete: twitter.com/Loud_PeteCale: twitter.com/TotointowMarco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimotoPhil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

The Pals look back and discuss how COVID impacted the comics industry, and chart the possible future of DC Comics and a removal of continuity in their books. They also review the latest in the X of Swords event, X-Men 14 and Marauders 14. 00:15:44 - Pals Pulls00:28:09 - How COVID Impacted the Comics Industry01:13:06 - Future State & Generations Not Linked/DC Removing Continuity01:57:55 - X-Men #14 Review02:28:19 - Marauders #14 Review 00:15:44 - Pals Pulls: Pete - Marauders 15, Wolverine 7 Cale - Power Rangers #1 Sean - Marauders 15 News: 00:28:09 - Icv2's Milton Griepp Explains How the Coronavirus Impacted Comics:https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2020/10/30/new-sales-data-reveals-how-covid-19-impacted-the-comics-industry/ 01:13:06 - Future State and Generations Not Connected After All:https://www.gamesradar.com/dc-future-state-and-generations-events-no-longer-connected/ DC Allegedly Doing Away With Continuity in Favor of Omniverse:https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-continuity-changes-in-2021-after-future-state/ Main Topic: 01:57:55 - X-Men 14 Review 02:28:19 - Marauders 14 Review YouTube: youtube.com/thecomicspalsTwitter: twitter.com/thecomicspalsInstagram: 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/SeansSoapboxPete: twitter.com/Loud_PeteCale: twitter.com/TotointowMarco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimotoPhil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

This week, the Pals interview rising star creator TJ Sterling about his Kickstarter successful series Okemus, we talk Oscar Isaac suiting up for Moon Knight series on Disney+, and we review Death Metal: Rise of the New God 1, Batman: Three Jokers 3 and X of Swords: Stasis #1! 00:01:08 - Interview with TJ Sterling 00:54:33 -Pals Pulls: Cale - Rise of Ultraman #3, Mighty Morphin #1 Pete - X-Men 14 Sean - X-Men 14 News: 01:00:24 - Oscar Isaac to Play Moon Knight in Disney+ Series: https://deadline.com/2020/10/moon-knight-oscar-isaac-marvel-1234602805/ 01:13:23 - Bryan Edward Hill to Pen Power Rangers Film: https://comicbook.com/powerrangers/news/power-rangers-bryan-edward-hill-writing-reboot-movie/ 01:26:33 - Strange Talent of Luther Strode Headed to Film: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/strange-talent-of-luther-strode-film-adaptation-bloodshot-power-rangers/ Main Topic: 01:34:32 - Rise of the New God #1 Review 01:53:55 - Batman: Three Jokers 3 Review 02:26:31 - X of Swords: Stasis 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

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