
The Pull List Podcast
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Episode 75 | And Somehow Palpatine Returned...
Chris is out, but Hector and and trusty fill-in Todd Turner talk about their favorite comics from the last two weeks and beyond!
Episode 74 | Daredevil 2003 is Life
Chris and Hector talk Bad Idea, Minor Threats, the death of the DC Fandome, and their favorite books from the last two weeks.
Episode 73 | Not Your Nana's Ugly Christmas Sweater
Chris and Hector talk Valiant Comics strange disappearing act, The SheHulk, The Sandman, and their favorite books from the last two weeks.
Episode 72 | We Back!
Chris & Hector return from their Summer break with a stack of new comics to share!
Episode 71 | But Wait, There's More!
Chris and Hector wrap up another season of The Pull List Podcast with their favorite pulls going into summer events, the latest news, and a chat of things to come!
Episode 70 | Pull Capacity
Chris & Hector cover the latest comic news and rumors, go over books such as The Last Ronin and Death of the Justice League, and share their #1's for the week.
Episode 69 | This is All Barry's Fault
Chris & Hector discuss what Discovery's acquisition of WarnerMedia and what that means for DC. Plus, their recent pulls!
Episode 68 | Please Don't Sue Us
Chris & Hector take you through their latest pulls and the biggest news of the comics industry. They also discuss the Immortal X-men controversy of a character claiming Jesus was a mutant.
Episode 67 | How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Speculation
The more things change, the more they stay the same. If you think that you can guess what will happen next... even if there is source material... you'll probably be disappointed. Chris and Hector invite you to think what you want but ultimately enjoy the ride.
Episode 66 | Order 66
This week... well... you already know what Chris and Hector are talking about. This episode may as well have been called Vengeance, because they are talking about The Batman.
Episode 65 | Luthor Did It
Chris is back from his illness to talk about the good to be found in a slow comic season, so strap in and prepare yourself for we've got comics sign!
Episode 64 | Kingpin's Pajama Party
Chris Poirier may be out, but Hector Miray is ready to launch into this new season of the Pull List Podcast with a special guest appearance from Todd Turner! So, strap in and prepare yourself… for we’ve got comics sign!

Episode 63 | Separation of Comics and State
Comics in 2021 is almost over so it is time for Chris and Hector to break out their long-boxes and determine their top comics from 2021.

Episode 62 | Delays, New Beginnings, and Noir
Chris has a new base of operations and Hector is laying down zingers left and right on this episode. Swamp Thing Season 2....of the comics is coming, Iron Fist is returning to the Marvel comics cycle, Image Comics employees are leading the charge of unionization, and DC Comics are going to be late to print. All this plus the pulls and #1's worth your time!

Episode 61 | Hector On The 8's
Penguin Random House has started shipping their comics with bubble wrap, Daredevil is now the woman without fear, and Marvel gives fans a big info drop for the future of their franchises into 2022. Hector also spends his time with his pulls for this week realizing that he only pulled issue #8 for nearly everything. All this and more on The Pull List Podcast.

Episode 60 | What If?
Penguin Random House's first foray into comic book printing and shipping had a bit of a rough start with many comic book shops receiving damaged shipments, DC FanDome is back on October 16th, and Hector wonders "What if?" Swamp Thing had a second season so he could pursue the career of acting? Chris and Hector also share the pulls for the week and their #1's worth your time on this week's episode of the Pull List podcast.

Episode 59 | Hector's Fireside Industry Chat
On this episode of the Pull List podcast, Penguin and Diamond publishing are vying for Marvel's attention, Doctor Strange creator's estate is claiming copyright ownership, and Hector has some special words for the industry at large.

Episode 58 | Seriously, It’s Mephisto
Marvel is using a cat as their first foray character in manga, DC Comics is still doing Infinite Frontier, and Ambush Bug is coming to the Suicide Squad as a slightly different type of bug. Chris and Hector talk about their pulls this week along with the #1 issues in comics that are worth your time.

Episode 57 | Kill Joker
Many comic book writers have toyed with the idea to kill Joker, but no one has ever crossed that line. Chris and Hector talk about how Tynion almost did in Batman #100 along with the Covid cancelations from DC Comics, Joshua Williams is taking over Batman, and the canceled / not canceled status of Marvel's Daredevil.

Episode 56 | The Substack Revolution
Comic artists like Jame Tynion IV are leaving the big publishers in favor of Substack, a paid subscription service that allows for the support and exclusive content of what has been primarily journalists. Now Scott Snyder is giving art classes and the Secret History of DC Comics are making their way to the premium service. Walmart is also selling packs of variant covers exclusive to other retailers in what is being dubbed "VariantGate". Christ and Hector weigh in on the controversy and share their latest pulls.

Episode 55 | Guess Who's Back
Chris and Hector are back for the Fall 2021 season of The Pull List Podcast! Are you ready for more of DC Comics' Joker in your life or perhaps Jason Todd as a zombie slayer? DC Comics is looking for new readers in Walmart, and Diamond comics is freezing the discount tiers.....for now. Chris and Hector also share their top pulls and the #1's worth your time! News from the show: "Harley Quinn & the DC villains throw Joker a party in A Puzzlebox #1 preview", Newsarama "Marvel Announces Return of Luke Cage", Comicbook "DC Gives Red Hood a Zombie-Slaying Makeover", CBR "DC looks for the next generation of comic book readers in Walmart", Comicbook "Diamond To Freeze Comic Store Discounts Until The End Of The Year", Bleeding Cool Pulls from the show: Ascender #17, Image Comics Strange Academy (2020) #11, Marvel Comics Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #3, IDW Firefly Brand New Verse #5, Boom! Studios Beta Ray Bill (2021) #5, Marvel Comics Nocterra #5, Image Comics The Other History Of The DC Universe #4, DC Comics Home Sick Pilots #6, Image Comics #1's Worth Your Time: Moon Knight #1, Marvel Comics The Nice House On the Lake #1, DC Comics

Episode 54 | Hector's Musings
Diamond Comics is finally launching the long-promised app for store owners, have some of the X-Men comic series gone the way of Jason Todd, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Crypto the Super Dog? All this and a from the heart musing from Hector on the season finale of The Pull List.

Episode 53 | It's Mephisto
Chip Zdarsky is tackling the Hulk, Loki is being mischievous by moving to Wednesdays on Disney Plus, the DC Fandome returns, and Chris bought some Marvel comics! All this and more along with our pull recommendations from the last two weeks and our favorite new #1's!

Episode 52 | Everything Is Happening In July!
Everything comics is happening this July! "X-Men #1" is out....again. Kevin Smith is writing for "Masters of the Universe", Booster Gold creator is returning, Sinister War, and Marvel is going manga!

Episode 51 | Task Force X
4 weeks of comics to catch up on leave Chris and Hector with a lot of news and pulls to cover in today's episode. Penguin House is getting into the comic publishing game and Superman sells for over 3 million dollars. All this and more in The Pull List 51.

Episode 50 | The Multitalented Afua Richardson
Afua Richardson, whose works include Black Panter World of Wakanda, XMen92, and HBO's Lovecraft Country, joins Chris and Hector this week to talk about the tail end of pandemic life, her work on Lovecraft Country, and her upcoming book, Book of Mer.

Episode 49 | Infinite Infinities
It has been a slow couple of weeks in the comic book industry with Captain America turning 80 and funny number reporting with Keanu Reeves' BRZKR #1. Chris and Hector (fighting back a cold) talk about the Infinite Frontier from DC along with their Top 4 Pulls and the #1's worth your time.

Episode 48 | Weather Wizard Sucks
Chris and Hector talk about the forthcoming theft of The Infinity Gauntlet ...by Black Cat! On the DC Comics and Milestone Media side, Static is coming back with a new series along. Also, J.J. Abrams is taking on the Man of Steel, and Diamond comics are suffering the weather delays along with anyone else whose packages went through the midwest last week. The duo's pulls from the last two weeks as well as their Top #1 picks in this week's episode.

Episode 47 | Because it Matters
Chris and Hector catch us up on industry news, new comics and so much more. Diving into other content the guys talk "WW84" and "WandaVision", what they liked and what they didn’t like so much.

Episode 46 | We're Back!
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Episode 45 | 2020 Comics Wrap Up
2020 is almost a wrap so Hector returns to do a final 2020 comics news wrap-up. In addition to the news, Hector goes through listener rankings for the best comics of 2020 along with his own personal Top 7, the honorable mentions, and the one he would give away for free.

Episode 43 | LTN Con Q&A with Tamara Robertson of Mythbusters
Tamara Robertson of Mythbusters joins Chris and Hector during the first LTN Con. This live Q&A panel (held socially distanced online) touches on Tamara's desire to see more women in the STEM field, her experience on the Mythbusters show, and just being an all-around amazing nerd.

Episode 42 | Good, Old Fashioned Comics!
DC Fandome Part 2 rolls on with a more specific comic focus, but appears to underwhelm. Good thing there are a ton of new comics for Chris and Hector to sort through and share their thoughts on! This week we’re all about the comics, maybe even a little more so than usual.

Episode 41 | Annual Continuity
The comics industry continues with a few more hiccups, but generally speaking, things are rocking and rolling along once again! Hector and Chris cover the happenings of DC Fan-Dome, upcoming releases, their favorite books, and more!

Episode 40 | DC Infinite Crisiseses
Chris and Hector are back at it again with this and all the latest comic industry news, new number one issues, and listener recommendations! DC Comics and the comic book industry had a rough few weeks with layoffs, major changes, continued convention cancellations, and more. But, fear not loyal comic book readers, there is a lot going on below the surface and the beacon of hope shines through!

Episode 39 | And The Hits Just Keep Coming
Chris and Hector are back at it again with all the comic industry news, new number one issues, and listener recommendations! The summer of COVID just doesn’t seem to want to go away, but at least comics are back on a mostly normal rotation and life is good! Jump in and see what’s new with all your comic friends!

Episode 38 | The Dog Days of Summer
Hector's new book Faith & Fandom 7 is out this week, DC Comic’s new distributors have their first-week shipping comics, Marvel production seems to be slowing down or catching up, and Image has a few surprises for everyone! All of this and we talk the latest industry news you need to know, our top pulls, #1s worth your time, and more!

Episode 37 | The New Normal, For Now
Chris and Hector are fully back in the swing of things as Season 2 of your favorite comic book based Podcast continues! This week by we talk about the latest industry news you need to know, their top pulls, #1s worth your time, and more! This is The Pull List Podcast!

Episode 36 | DC Diamond Crisis
Well, things are kind of, sort of back to normal in comics. Weekly new books and releases are finding their ways back into shops, crazy industry news just doesn’t want to slow down, and awesome reads are back in our pulls. All this and your pulls, this episode of The Pull List Podcast!

Episode 35 | Comics are Back!
Chris and Hector are BACK and so are comics! Well, DC Comics and a few independents are back! Let’s get ready for the return of single-issue comics and catch up on all the latest industry news!

Episode 34 | Covid DC Comic Con Crisis
On Today's episode of the Pull List we're going to talk about some of our favorite back issues to help folks figure out what to read since Diamond isn't publishing new comics! We're also going to hit the latest news that you need to know and give an update on the industry as a whole during this hole COVID-19 thing!

Episode 33 | Covid, Comics, and Charity
The effect of COVID-19 on the comic book industry is wide and varied which Chris and Hector explore in this episode. Marvel Comics is pausing the distribution of new digital titles including putting new titles on pause for the time being. DC Comics is donating money to local comic shops and the biggest printer of comics, Diamond Comic Distributors, is closing their doors temporarily. All this and the top pulls from Chris, Hector, and our community on this episode of The Pull List podcast!

Episode 32 | Matt Kindt and Jay Cormier
Chris and Hector talk to Comic creator Matt Kindt and game designer Jay Cormier of Off the Page Games about turning comics into tabletop games and their latest Kickstarter: Mind MGMT.

Episode 31 | To Infinity and Beyond!
Chris and Hector launch Season 2 of your favorite comic book based Podcast this week by premiering a new format! Featuring industry news you need to know, their top pulls, #1s worth your time, and more!

Episode 30 | Catching Up and What’s Next
Chris and Hector are back and catching up after a few weeks away. Hear what’s new at your local shop, catch up with the gang, and hear about where the Pull List Podcast is going to go this in 2020!

Episode 29 | The Best of Comics In 2019 Reviewed (Spoilers)
On Today's episode of the Pull List we're going to take a moment, slow down, and celebrate our favorite titles from 2018. Welcome to 2020, it's time for a "best of 2019 show!" This is The Pull List podcast.

Episode 28 | Stan Lee ABC Memorial, 'Chew' Cross-over, and CW & DC Comics Crisis
ABC, the Disney owned network, will be broadcasting Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee on Friday, December 20th at 9 EST with guests from the MCU, comic book industry, and more to honor the work of the legendary figure who passed away in 2018. The comic series Chew, in which an FDA agent who solves crime by receiving psychic impressions from food, is having a cross over event with sci-fi horror series Outer Darkness. Doctor Strange is opening a school or kids and the DC Infinite Earths event is happening.

Episode 27 | Meredith Finch on Comic Writing and The Book of Ruth
Meredith Finch joins Chris and Hector to chat about her history as a writer. Born and raised in Canada, she tells the story of meeting her husband David Finch, her relationship with the Anglican Church and how that faith has influenced her work and the upcoming Kickstarter project The Book of Ruth.

Episode 26 | The Pull List Turns One Year Old
It’s been one whole year since Chris and Hector started The Pull List Podcast here on the Love Thy Nerd Podcast Network! Help us celebrate together by talking about the only thing we know how: Comics! The guys cover the latest industry news and what’s hot on the shelves in this reading catch-up episode.

Episode 25 | NYCC 2019 News and Spoiler Filled 'Joker' Review
Our episode is slightly extended this week to allow us to give a spoiler-filled review of the Joker (don't worry, we tell you when to stop) in the back half of the show. However, before we get to the serious portion, we look at the news for the last two weeks including the NYCC 2019 rumors of a DC Universe reset (again) and a speed listing of the last two weeks of pulls.