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.

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