This week the Pals are inspired by Karen Berger's move to Dark Horse and the random question to talk about the impact of indie comics on the industry! Cale hates Riverdale, and the DCCU just keeps giving to take away. Plus: Someone burped in the episode again and they'll be dead soon! New Pal auditions?

What We’re Reading!

Random Question of the Week:

In your creative process how much did you guys learn and grasp the idea of how difficult it is to create a story? How do you maintain the self discipline to create while fighting procrastination or at the same time getting pulled left and right from your own personal responsibilities? And finally how do you stay motivated?

-From AL (Thanks, Al)

News:

This week in Batfleck Watch:

Batman has already lost its new director!

https://goo.gl/qZmskG

Logan is getting great reviews. Awesome.

https://goo.gl/tI7DLj

Karen Berger is starting an Indie imprint at Dark Horse!

https://goo.gl/UxiYJr

Suicide Squad 2 might be directed by Mel Gibson?!

https://goo.gl/8ZJ0pv

Marvel's Summer event is on it's way: Generations!

https://goo.gl/8ZJ0pv

Swamp Thing confirmed for Injustice 2!

https://goo.gl/DheKz1

Sophie Turner confirms a new X-Men film is shooting this year!

https://goo.gl/7DLU94

Main Topic of the Show:

In light of Karen Berger’s new imprint under Dark Horse, we talk about the rise of Indie Comics over the last decade plus, the positive (and potentially negative) ways the industry has been affected, and discuss some of the best works that didn’t come from Marvel or DC.

Plugs:

Slack N' Slash: goo.gl/gDiLz4

Panels Publishing: sellfy.com/panelspublishing

The Pals:

Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox

Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete

Cale: twitter.com/Totointow

Marco: twitter.com/WoeisMarco_

Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop