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Hosted by comic book shop manager and convention media director Chris Poirier and Baptist preacher Hector Miray, The Pull List looks at the the latest releases in the world of comics and the effects they have on the community and pop culture.
Chris and co-host Hector are on the podcast with new and exciting takes on the comic’s biz. Catch up on the latest pulls, some industry news, and more!
Chris and co-host Hector are on the podcast with new and exciting takes on the comic’s biz. Catch up on the latest pulls, some industry news, and more!
Chris and co-host Hector take a magical journey through time and revisit their pulls, favs, some not-so-favs, and the year that was 2022 in general for comics!
Chris and co-host Hector talk all that is comic book fandom as they take on the past two weeks of new comics, industry, news and more!
Chris and co-host Hector talk Halloween and all that is comic book fandom as they take on the past two weeks of new comics, industry, news and more!
Chris and co-host Hector continue on the magical journey that is comic book fandom as they take on the past two weeks of new comics, industry, news and more!
PULLS:
Daredevil #4
Dark Spaces Wildfire #4
Minor Threats #2
Star Wars Visions #1
Joker Man Who Stopped Laughing #1
My Hero Academia #32
Human Target #7
Sword of Azreal #3
#1's:
The Approach #1
Gotham City Year One #1
Chris is back and ready for comic book action with his trusty co-host Hector as they take on the past two weeks of new comics, industry, news and more!
Chris is out, but Hector and and trusty fill-in Todd Turner talk about their favorite comics from the last two weeks and beyond!
Chris and Hector talk Bad Idea, Minor Threats, the death of the DC Fandome, and their favorite books from the last two weeks.
Chris and Hector talk Valiant Comics strange disappearing act, The SheHulk, The Sandman, and their favorite books from the last two weeks.
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!
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.
Chris & Hector discuss what Discovery's acquisition of WarnerMedia and what that means for DC. Plus, their recent pulls!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On Today's episode of the Pull List, we've got a great show for you! We're going to hit the latest news (Captain Marvel goes to the dark side?, Your Fav skull-faced hero Johnny Blaze is back, Diamond Comics distributors shakes things up, and much more!!). All that plus our pulls from the last two weeks.
On Today's episode of the Pull List we're going to hit the latest news including Doctor Who joining the Suicide Squad!....sort of. Frank Miller brings us more Dark Knight, Top Cow is seeking their next top writer/artist, and more!. All that plus our pulls from the last two weeks including our community recommendations.
On Today's episode of the Pull List we've got a great show for you! We're going to hit the latest news (Sony and Marvel can't have nice things together, Young Justice Season 3 wraps up, Marvel promises more Moon Knight, and what on earth is DC doing with their time line). All that plus our pulls from the last two weeks. This is The Pull List podcast!
On this episode of the Pull List we've got another amazing show for you! We're going to hit the latest news (marvel brings back Morbius this fall, Valiant goes back to fan favorite Rai, and Grant Morrison pulls a Morrison with the Green Lantern Corps). All that plus our pulls from the last two weeks. This is The Pull List podcast!
On Today's episode of the Pull List we've got another full show for you! We're going to hit the latest news (October is full of Marvel and DC horror specials, Tom King and Mitch reunite for another epic 12 parter with DC, a Metric ton of X-Men titles announced at SDCC and so much more). All that plus our pulls from the last two weeks.
On Today's episode of the Pull List we've got quite a show for you! We're going to hit the latest news (Doomsday Clock just can't keep on schedule, Hellblazer is BACK, More not zombies from Marvel, and so much more. All that plus our pulls from the last two weeks. This is The Pull List podcast!
On Today's episode of the Pull List we've got quite a show for you! We're going to hit the latest news, And Talk about DC Comic's recent imprint realignment and Specifically DC Black Label. All that plus all those awesome reads in our pulls from the past two weeks. This is The Pull List podcast!
On Today's episode of the Pull List we've got quite a show for you! We're going to hit the latest news (Jason Aaron returns with more Thor, Locke & Key returning, JSA comes back to DC continuity, and Rob Liefeld runs his mouth on Twitter) Tons of great news and more today on The Pull List podcast!
After a week off, Chris and Hector are catching up on comics released in the last three weeks along with all the news. Tom King's Walmart run is done rather abruptly, Daredevil show runner Drew Goddard inks a deal with Disney, and Hector becomes unhinges as Twilight invades Batman cinema. The duo share their pulls for the last few weeks including some of the community pulls.
Hector and Chris host a spoiler filled discussion about Avengers: Endgame centering around the comics vs. MCU Thanos representation and how Hector has a great deal of beef over the first 2 hours of the movie.
Tamara Robertson of Mythbusters and the forthcoming comic book series Seekers of Scienceis our guest this week. Tamara talks to us about her experience of being a woman of faith in a profession that is perceived to be opposite to the workings of God. She also shares about her passion for recruiting other women into the STEM world and elevating the perception of women in the associated industries.
Batman turns 80 this week with Chris and Hector reviewing the massive tome that is Detective Comics #1000. DC Comics continues to be a heavy focus this week as the Joker one-off film drops its first teaser echoing the feelings and setting of Batman #48and #49. Angelina Jolie is also in talks to return to the action hero scene with Marvel's "The Eternals".All that and more on this week's episode.
Hector has once again beaten Chris to the theatre with a sneak peak, spoiler-free review of Shazam!...or is it Captain Marvel? The duo also talk about the James Gunn helmed reboot of Suicide Squad with Idris Elba replacing Will Smith along with rampant and unfounded speculation on what the merger of Disney and Fox mean for the MCU beyond Phase 3.
Hector once again puts Chris to shame by seeing Captain Marvel before Chris does and has a bold proclamation to make concerning its standing in the MCU rankings. In a spoiler-free discussion the duo talk about impressions, easter eggs, and why Hector's daughters were obsessed with the first Marvel woman led movie in the MCU.
Kevin Eastman of TMNT fame joins Chris and Hector to help celebrate the show reaching the double digits! Talking about comics, life, and belief Kevin talks about his Christian upbringing and how not all stories require gratuitous violence to tell a great story.
Lois Lane in a metaphorical refrigerator is a topic of discussion this week as Chris and Hector discuss the latest Tom King controversy. WalMart's exclusive Giant comic run with DC dropped SuperMan Giant #7 which features 12 pages of Lois being brutally murdered in SuperMan's head as he worries about her from afar.
The DC news continues with the Vertigo label about to release Mark Russell's first issue of Second Coming where Jesus Christ returns to earth and rooms with another super-hero called the Sun King.
Links from the show:
DC Publishing Laying Off 3 Percent of Its Workforce, The Hollywood ReporterWhy Comic Books Matter, Love Thy Nerd
Hector's Pull List:
Daredevil: Guardian Devil by Kevin Smith
Daredevil: Man Without Fear #1 - 5 by Jed McKay
Shazam #2 by Geoff Johns
The Immortal Hulk #13 by Al Ewing
TMNT - Shredder in Hell #1 by Mateus Santolouco
Batman #63 by Tom King
Firefly #3 by Greg Pak
Chris' Pull List:
Buffy the Vampire Slayer #1 by Jordie Bellaire
Batman #63 by Tom King
Crypt of Shadows #1 by Al Ewing
War is Hell #1 by Howard Chaykin, Phillip K. Johnson
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #2 by Tom Taylor
The first Pull List for 2019 is here and Hector continues his adoration for Batman with #62 from Tom King & Mitch Gerads. The issue details Batman's subconscious during a protracted fight with Prof. Pyg in a slaughterhouse.
Other issues discussed this week include Daredevil: Man Without Fear, the Hulk in Hell arc from Immortal Hulk, and Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo de Felici's new comic Oblivion Song which may or may not be tied into The Walking Dead.
The second half concluded with Chris and Hector's top 3 picks from DC and top 3 picks from Marvel in 2018 as their personal favorites.
Hector’s 2018 Picks
DC
Batman #39 and #40 (Eternal Vow)
Mister Miracle (Series)
White Knight (Series)
Marvel
Domino (Series)
Immortal Hulk (Series)
Doctor Strange Damnation (Event)
Other
Judas (BOOM! Studios)
My Hero Academia Vol. 11 (Manga)
Dr. Horrible: Best Friends Forever (Dark Horse Comics)
Best Single Issue: Batman #53 (DC Comics)
Chris’ 2018 Picks
DC
Batman Cold Days (Story Arc/Trade Paperback)
Mister Miracle (Series)
Dark Nights Metal (Event)
Marvel
Domino (Series)
Doctor Strange God of Magic (Story Arc/Trade Paperback)
Daredevil Supreme (Story Arc/Trade Paperback)
Other
Judas (BOOM! Studios)
Unnatural (Image Comics)
Isola (Image Comics)
It is the last show for 2018 and Hector and Chris try something new this week. Despite Hector abstaining from purchasing any new Batman comics this last week, the pair find things to talk about in the Fantastic 4Wedding Special, the Hellboy Winter Special and the Cthul-Lousieone-off from the Black Hammer series.
After the normal bi-weekly review a deep, spoiler filled discussion of The Batman Who Laughs #1: The Grim Knight and what happens when a character goes too far.
Chris and Hector are back after a week hiatus to talk about a three week back log of comics and TV shows. Will the Walking Deadend after issue #200? Will Hector recover from the cancellation of Daredevilfrom Netflix? And who knew that an hour of Hawk and Dove would make for captivating TV?
The discussion then turns to the DC streaming service, how the retailers are glaring at the exclusive content, and how customers will get their content however they can that is affordable.
The passing of Stan Lee weighs heavy on the minds of fans of comics everywhere. The contributions of Stan "The Man" Lee are recounted by Chris and Hector this week while they wonder who could possibly fill the public persona the Stan leaves behind. Jim Lee, Jeff Loeb, and others are bandied about in addition to the duo talk about their comic pull list for the week including a triumphant return of the Fireflycomics.
Chris and Hector talk about their pulls for the last two weeks, including an outpouring of love and admiration for Tom King juxtaposed to the arrested development of the Marvel comic universe. Doom Patrol 12and the D&D influence is also discussed along with a surprising recommendation on Batman Beyond 25.
The second half of the show is all about the Halloween Comic Fest celebrated by comic stores all across the country. Some stores celebrate with giant events, and others may not even register as a blip on the radar. Walmart has also gotten into the comic scene with DC by selling giant 100 page editions in hopes that it will drive traffic into the local comic shops. Finally Chris and Hector recommend their Top 3 graphic novels for those who are looking to get into the hobby but are not entirely sure where to start.
The DC Universe is in crisis (again) as the Heroes in Crisis9 part series racks up a body count right from the onset. Light spoilers are contained within if you haven't read the first 2 issues.
The conversation then turns to the theories surrounding Mat Murdoch's brother in the next Daredevil arc, Star Wars comics, and much much more!
The Pull List podcast is hosted by Chris Poirer and Hector Miray as they talk all things comics, pop culture, faith and how it all interacts in the nerd culture at large.
Chris Poirer and Hector Miray team up for the first "unofficial" episode of The Pull List podcast where they talk all things comics, pop culture, faith and how it all interacts in the nerd culture at large.
Up this week is Batman #53 and the subject of Batman's beliefs which many feel writer Tom King revealed as atheism. While Tom King may not agree with that assessment, many readers and critics weighed in on the uproar. Chris and Hector do their best to parse out the meaningful discussions.