The comic book industry has survived some rough periods, but could it survive without the MCU? Inspired by a recent Alan Moore interview, the Pals ruminate on what would happen to comics if superheroes fell out of the zeitgeist. They also share new information about Ultimate Universe #1, comment on the end of the writer's strike, and play an MCU inspired draft!

00:00 Intro

00:41 Can the Comics Industry Survive Without the MCU?

1:01:28 Book Club Announcement

1:05:41 The Comics Pals x NYCC!

1:11:55 Listener Comments

1:22:16 New Information About Ultimate Universe #1 Dropped

1:34:10 The WGA Strike is Over!

1:49:47 James Gunn Has Things to Say

1:59:23 Is The Marvels Doomed?

2:23:37 MCU Superhero Draft!

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