Pull Party: A Comic Book Podcast

In this edition of Pool Party, Robert and Paul jump into the latest Marvel and DC buzz to a surprisingly deep dive into the Dark Souls comic (yes, apparently everything gets a comic).

They get hyped about the upcoming Supergirl movie—mainly because Lobo is in it, and who doesn’t love that chaotic space biker? Then nerd-wander into the newest issue of Arcadia, where Batman, Green Arrow, and a hefty dose of moral ambiguity take center stage. They also get philosophical about The Question, the faceless detective who brings all the noir vibes.

Naturally, things spiral into the logistics of the Batcave (because someone had to think about who built all that stuff), the ever-morphing madness of Arkham Asylum, and Batman’s multiverse shenanigans.

They chat about the Night Fight series, rich-guy ethics in Arcadia, urban terrorism in the Black Label line, Green Lantern’s very specific fanbase, superhero relationships, and even the eternal struggle of keeping up with your pull list.

Basically, it’s two friends geeking out, overanalyzing everything, and having the kind of comic-book conversation you wish you overheard at a convention food court.

Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(07:41) Rouge to Marvel Rivals

(11:21) Supergirl Trailer & Lobo

(16:46) Dark Souls #1

(21:38) Batman / Green Arrow / The Question: Arcadia

(28:48) Gotham vs Hub City vs Star City

(30:33) Sassy Alfred

(32:18) Who built the Batcave!?

(40:09) DC K.O.: Knightfight #2

(45:56) Evil billionaires on a private island.

(47:29) The origins of The Question

(50:20) Arcadia Thoughts

(54:44) Show and Tell

(57:32) Absolute Green Lantern #9

(01:06:22) The pull list for 12/10/2025.

(01:11:55) Trades, single issues, and OCD.

(01:15:03) Goodbye, until next week!

Paul and Robert go full-on nostalgia mode in this episode, bouncing from retro toys to the wild evolution of comic-book icons like the Riddler and the Punisher. They swap childhood stories, geek out over the animated shows that got so many hooked on comics, and compare notes on the joys (and chaos) of comic collecting. They also dive into the twisty world of comic-book continuity—multiverses, reboots, surprise character origins—the whole beautiful mess. There’s even a detour into Mortal Kombat crashing into comic universes, plus a review of this week's pull list.

Chapters

• (00:00) Nostalgia and Retro Toys
• (02:45) The Evolution of the Riddler
• (05:31) Art and Comic Book Inspirations
• (08:13) Comic Book Collecting Journey
• (10:52) Character Backstories and Origins
• (13:35) Quintessential Comic Moments
• (15:48) Darker Themes in Comics
• (25:20) Rekindling the Love for Comics
• (27:14) The Evolution of X-Men and Batman
• (29:32) Navigating Comic Book Continuity
• (30:39) Story Arcs and Essential Reads
• (32:13) The Impact of New 52 on DC
• (34:02) Current Reads and Collectibles
• (36:16) The Question and Character Developments
• (48:24) Superman vs. Captain Adam
• (50:02) Exploring the Depths of Character Development
• (52:44) The Evolution of Batman and His Allies
• (55:33) Diving into the Green Lantern Universe
• (57:35) Wonder Woman: A New Perspective
• (59:28) The Future of Comic Book Storytelling
• (01:03:07) Alternate Realities and Their Impact
• (01:06:58) Upcoming Releases and Exciting New Titles