On this week’s show, we discuss Keanu Reeves' Kickstarter drama, bootleg superhero toys & read the week's biggest books: Empyre #6 & Strange Adventures #5.

00:05:55 - Housekeeping

00:07:22 - Listener Mail

00:27:45 - Bootleg Toys & Spider-Man’s Original Colors

00:35:59 - Pals Pulls

00:38:55 - Robert Pattinson Tests Positive for COVID-19

00:47:00 - Batman Day

00:57:01 - Sony/Marvel TV Shows including Silk

01:17:27 - Shang Chi trailer

01:25:24 - BRZRKR Kickstarter Drama

01:55:05 - Empyre #6 Review

02:18:35 - Strange Adventures #5 Review

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Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox

Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete

Cale: twitter.com/Totointow

Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto

Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

We react to all the new trailers from DC Fandome including The Batman, discuss the release of New Mutants, and read the week's biggest books: X-Men #11 and Batman: Three Jokers #1!

00:16:43 - Listener Comments:

00:23:29 - Pals Pulls:

Marco -

We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #1 / Strange Adventures #5

Sean - We only Find Them When They're Dead #1

News:

00:46:27 - The Batman Trailer:

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-batman-trailer-4k-released-matt-reeves/

01:05:05 - The Snyder Cut Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6512XKKNkU&feature=emb_rel_pause

01:13:02 - Black Adam Animated Teaser:

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/black-adam-dc-movie-trailer-fandome-dwayne-johnson-the-rock/

01:17:43 - Suicide Squad Characters Revealed:

https://twitter.com/suicidesquadwb/status/1297248820405780480?s=21&fbclid=IwAR3IUXovnuSkrr4S-7QJa0tlFSvcPU8qYeQzEgWK_N3IbxZ8f_LWh3w2pkE

01:22:58 - DC Announces Return of Milestone for 2021:

https://www.gamesradar.com/dc-milestone-static-earth-m-dc-fandome/

01:34:29 - New Mutants, a Real Movie, Finally Drops:

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/new-mutants-bad-reviews-worst-xmen-movie-maisie-williams-response/

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/new-mutants-creator-artist-name-wrong-slams-movie-bob-mcleod/

Main Topic:

01:42:01 - X-Men #11 Review

02:10:12 - Batman: Three Jokers #1 Review

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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

Journey with us into the swamp as we deep dive into the first arc of Alan Moore's legendary run on Swamp Thing! Marco may love ol' Swampy, but what do the rest of the Pals think about this classic?

Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT

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 extra-special 200th episode, we celebrate with YOU loyal listeners by reading some of your messages to us on the air. We also live react to DC Fandome news, discuss the return of Ben Affleck to Batman, AND play the Newlywed Game!

00:15:18 - Listener Comments:

Random Question of the Week:

00:43:16 - Pals Pulls:

Marco - Locke & Key: In Pale Battalions Go

Phil - Batman by Morrison Omnibus 3

Sean - Batman: Three Jokers #1

00:48:01 - Listener Mail 2

News:

00:51:59 - Ben Affleck to Return as Batman in Flash Film:

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/ben-affleck-batman-returning-the-flash-movie/

01:05:24 - DC Fandome to Become 2 Part Event:

https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-fandome-schedule-changed-cancelled-movies-batman/

https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-fandome-convention-spoilers-event-schedule-new-saturday/

01:13:26 - DC Fandome Teases and Reveals Ahead of the Event:

https://movieweb.com/the-batman-poster-logo-dc-fandome/?fbclid=IwAR00y3MfngJ0nM0KSQ-xwHnA5w5_K0XfPtUgEPfdDVQH9Ct1U02N9Bzwp0Y

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/black-adam-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-first-look-dc-fandome/

01:21:55 - Jim Lee Speaks on 20-25% Cut in Publishing, Eyes Digital as DC's Future:

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-publishing-numbers-will-be-cut-from-20-25/

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/jim-lee-talks-about-dc-comics-two-year-plan-for-global-dominance/

01:35:44 - Live Wonder Woman 1984 Fandome Reactions

01:37:52 - Kraven the Hunter and Untitled Female-Led Film Find Directors:

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/kraven-the-hunter-movie-taps-triple-frontier-director/

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/olivia-wilde-tapped-marvel-film-sony-spider-woman/

01:46:31 - Main Topic:

Newlywed Game!

03:03:05 - Gotham Knights Live Reactions

03:05:44 - Listener Mail 3

Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT

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 week's show, Pete hosts and the boys discuss the massive layoffs hitting DC, play a would you rather, and review Empyre #5 and Dark Nights: Death Metal #3!

00:08:03 - Would You Rather

00:16:33 - Pals Pulls

00:20:29 - NYCC Cancelled

https://www.cbr.com/nycc-canceled-covid-19-all-digital/

00:29:29 - DC Layoffs

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dc-comics-dc-universe-hit-by-major-layoffs-1306743

00:38:16 - Cancelled Titles

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-cancels-hellblazer-hawkman-teen-titans-young-justice-and-more/

00:42:23 - Tom Taylor Clarifies Suicide Squad & Kelly Sue DeConnick Clarifies Aquaman:

https://www.cbr.com/suicide-squads-tom-taylor-confirms-series-wasnt-canceled-teases-more-future-stories/

https://www.cbr.com/kelly-sue-deconnick-announces-aquman-departure-dc/

00:52:49 - Jim Lee Speaks Out

https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-comics-publishing-jim-lee-update-details-layoffs/

https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-sales-same-level-or-higher-since-diamond-split-jim-lee/

Main Topic:

01:10:25 - Empyre #5 Review

01:30:13 - Death Metal #3 Review

This week we're answering your questions, discussing what we can expect from DC Fandome, and we're reading two of DC's biggest books, Strange Adventures #4 and Empyre #4.

Listener Mail - 7:08

- Pals Pulls- 23:57:

Cale - Corto Maltese: Mu The Lost Continent

Phil - Cruel Summer HC

Sean - Marauders #11, Seven Secrets #1

News:

33:14 - DC Fandome Trailer and News:

https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-fandome-trailer-event-2020/?fbclid=IwAR2-OkJy43FA0OoPuav589uCnOjkd7Hy8j6gNs9vuJ9lrrSYHlk9y3Ln7G8

https://comicbook.com/dc/news/the-batman-dc-fandome-robert-pattinson-matt-reeves-guest-list/

49:57 - Release the Snyder Cut Documentary & Trailer:

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/release-the-snyder-cut-justice-league-trailer-documentary/

56:33 - Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips Launching OGN Series Reckless:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ed-brubaker-sean-phillips-launch-graphic-novel-series-reckless-1306288?fbclid=IwAR3Ex9RIMgDooFOIVsl37M6tjslXInfowQqIA3ulKaOC8yBy7XwijAahVlI

1:07:30 - Ramon Villalobos and Bad Idea Comics' Bad Marketing Idea:

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/ramon-villalobos-denies-bad-idea-comics-artwork-is-his/

1:18:50 - Nia DaCosta to Direct Captain Marvel 2:

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/captain-marvel-2-movie-spoilers-director-nia-dacosta/

Main Topic:

1:24:00 - Empyre #4 Review

1:46:00 - Strange Adventures #4 Review

Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT

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're reading your comments, talking Marvel's lack of racial diversity behind the scenes, and reviewing Empyre #3, X-Men 10 AND Wonder Woman #759 per a listener request!

00:06:22 - Listener Mail

00:25:55 - Pals Pulls:

Marco - Coffin Bound #5, Strange Adventures #4

Phil - Punisher Soviet Trade, Wonder Woman The Last True Hero Trade

Cale - Razorblades Anthology, Crossroads at Midnight Kickstarter

Sean - Giant Sized X-Men: Fantomex #1

News:

00:39:25 - Tom King/Jae Lee Saga Follow Up:

https://www.gamesradar.com/jae-lee-tom-king-comicsgate/

https://www.gamesradar.com/tom-king-apologizes-to-jae-lee-for-public-accusations/

01:07:13 - Scott Snyder to Step Back From Mainline DC Books in 2021:

https://www.gamesradar.com/scott-snyder-moving-away-from-dcs-central-line-in-2021/?fbclid=IwAR1QOJs_ObGN0t4eRrO7FN9_YbgEJI1kV4lLIPPC3O-HAF1gXwEcm5CGTRc

https://www.gamesradar.com/scott-snyder-aiming-to-revive-dcs-writers-workshop-initiative/?fbclid=IwAR2W7KZpkRyWoAnROqzY1X8znGG7zzlVNG9uo5tmCknVHT6IsynRccVyexY

James Tynion to Publish Horror Titles under Tiny Onions Studios:

https://www.gamesradar.com/batman-writer-james-tynion-horror-razorblades-jump-scare/

01:13:10 - Image Comics Previews New Book 'Blue in Green':

https://screenrant.com/blue-in-green-new-image-comic/?fbclid=IwAR3aLf5AsWiA8EXuDX_PtNT88yIwc2m5b9iM_7oAXkN_JnYBEyfa7Nh1f7I

01:23:22 - Daredevil Actor Peter Shinkoda and Anthony Mackie Speak on Race/Racism at Marvel Studios:

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/daredevil-actor-peter-shinkoda-claims-045046115.html

https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2551448/marvels-anthony-mackie-clarifies-comments-about-diversity

01:36:52 - Marvel's Lack of Diversity Discussed in Business Insider Article:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/marvel-insiders-theyre-skeptical-recent-124949466.html

Main Topic:

02:02:33 - Wonder Woman #759

02:12:59 - X-Men #10 Reviews

02:27:58 - Empyre #3 Review

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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: www.twitter.com/SeansSoapbox

Pete: www.twitter.com/Loud_Pete

Cale: www.twitter.com/Totointow

Marco: www.twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto

Phil: www.twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

For this month's book club, The Pals tackle a listener suggestion: Earth X by Jim Krueger, John Paul Leon and Alex Ross!

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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: www.twitter.com/SeansSoapbox

Pete: www.twitter.com/Loud_Pete

Cale: www.twitter.com/Totointow

Marco: www.twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto

Phil: www.twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

On this week's show, the Pals discuss the legacy of the Dark Knight, Comic Con at Home highlights & review Empyre #2!

00:08:37 - The Dark Knight Hot Take

00:24:01 - Pals Pulls

00:30:48 - Dynamite in Hot Water Over Comicsgate

00:50:49 - Tom King Calls Out Jae Lee

01:02:48 - Ahoy Comics Wave 5

01:10:19 - New Mutants Panel

01:24:02 - Image Comics Crossover Release

01:30:23 - Rorschach Info

01:39:29 - Marvel Comic Con Showing

01:48:13 - Empyre #2 Review

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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: www.twitter.com/SeansSoapbox

Pete: www.twitter.com/Loud_Pete

Cale: www.twitter.com/Totointow

Marco: www.twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto

Phil: www.twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

A double dose of Boom announcements, more Watchmen from DC in the form of Tom King's Rorschach maxi, and 3 HUGE reviews: Empyre #1, Strange Adventures #3 and Dark Nights: Death Metal #2 and more on episode 195!

00:23:01 - Pals Pulls:

Pete - FCBD 2020 HORIZON ZERO DAWN (MR)

Marco - Folklore vol 1, Chu #1

Cale - Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1, Empyre #2

Sean - Low #23

News:

00:30:04 - NBC Enters Comics, Partners With Boom and Grant Morrison for New Series:

https://www.gamesradar.com/nbcuniversal-launches-comics-company-with-grant-morrison-on-first-title/?fbclid=IwAR3Pjht35zNYq6xWnP4v80Rl27QXoN_BbAIOs4qWYTnv0QnJNRC7xniUIBs

00:39:22 - Keanu Reeves Teams Up With Boom for BRZRKR, co-writing with Matt Kindt:

https://comicbook.com/comics/news/keanu-reeves-announces-new-comic-book-at-boom-/

00:48:06 - Comic Con @ Home Schedule Released:

https://comicbook.com/irl/news/comic-con-at-home-full-schedule-panel-sdcc-how-to-watch/

00:53:47 - New Trailer for New Mutants Released, Panel Coming to Comic Con @ Home:

https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2550404/the-new-mutants-drops-an-awesome-new-teaser-and-has-a-comic-con-surprise?fbclid=IwAR3e1PLrDuVnr4mIqvGoz_lfG9PqApRBZsXqmFajjf7BiX9BO4s0YxtdfXg

01:02:44 - Netflix Announces Animated Series Based on Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo:

https://deadline.com/2020/07/samurai-rabbit-usagi-chronicles-netflix-series-stan-sakai-usagi-yojimbo-1202985811/?fbclid=IwAR29WBkpJjXCbaLMJaUPeDg3xQ1YcXsL2cBkkOc_q-vr1pCqOMvQmXzjvRg

01:08:39 - DC Announces Rorschach Maxi Series By Tom King and Jorge Fornes:

https://comicbook.com/comics/news/rorshach-watchmen-dc-series-tom-king/

Main Topic:

01:36:46 - Strange Adventure #3 Review

02:09:52 - Empyre #1 Review

02:31:18 - Dark Nights: Death Metal #2

Join us on Discord: discord.gg/6RAX3sT

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