This week, the Pals talk about James Gunn signing with Warner Bros to write Suicide Squad 2, our thoughts on the first image of Ruby Rose as Batwoman, an update on the Batman: Damned controversy, and much more!

Pals Pulls:

Cale - Adventure Time Season 11 #1,

Frankenstein Alive Alive!- The Complete Collection

Sean - Justice League Dark #4

News:

James Gunn Attached to Write, Possibly Direct Suicide Squad 2:

https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/9/17956906/james-gunn-suicide-squad-2-warner-bros-disney

First Image of Ruby Rose as Batwoman Revealed:

https://www.newsweek.com/ruby-rose-batwoman-costume-arrowverse-crossover-1160209

Secret Six Television Show in Development at CBS:

https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/secret-six-dc-tv-series-cbs-1202976283/

Jim Lee and Dan Didio Comment on Batman: Damned Controversy:

https://www.polygon.com/comics/2018/10/8/17952834/dc-comics-batman-nudity-black-label-jim-lee-dan-didio

God Country being Adapted to Film:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/image-comics-god-country-be-adapted-by-aftershock-legendary-1150605

Skybound and Sony Partner to Bring New Properties to TV:

https://www.newsarama.com/42302-top-cow-and-skybound-s-the-darkness-nailbiter-think-tank-thief-of-thieves-in-development-for-tv.html

Iron Fist Canceled at Netflix:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/iron-fist-canceled-2-seasons-at-netflix-1152134

Young Avengers Returning in 2019:

https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/10/06/young-avengers-will-return-in-2019/

Chuck Wendig Fired From Marvel Comics:

https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/10/12/chuck-wendig-fired-from-marvels-star-wars-books/

Venom Continues to Feast at the Box Office:

https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/10/12/venom-box-office-week-2-a-star-is-born/

Main Topic:

Is Venom's success an omen of doom for Marvel?

Venom is a bonafide hit, bar none. The executives at Sony, who have wanted to make a star out of Venom for over 10 years have finally succeeded, but what does that mean for the future of their Spider-Man properties, and does it alter the trajectory of their dealings with Marvel Studios going forward? Is it possible that Sony now understands how to create hits with their Spider-Man adjacent characters, and are ready to have the Wall Crawler back in their house?

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