The Pull List Podcast (Chris & Hector)

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!

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!

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.

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. 

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 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!

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.

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!

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 #48 and #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.

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.

In the Season 8 Finale, 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!

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!

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 4 Wedding Special, the Hellboy Winter Special and the Cthul-Lousie one-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. 

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!

Welcome to the Season 11 premiere of The Pull List! Join Chris and Hector for a deep dive into the latest happenings in comics and the industry at large. In this episode, they explore IDW’s recent concerning audit, Dark Horse Comics layoffs, and Diamond Comic Distributors declaring bankruptcy. Plus, they share their favorite pulls and exciting new #1s from over the Christmas break. Don’t miss out on this essential comics conversation!

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.

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 co-host Hector are back after a brief break because Chris does hockey sometimes and gets distracted… But now, back to our regularly scheduled program! Catch up on the latest pulls, some industry news, and more!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Hector welcomes back Todd Turner one more time for a special episode of The Pull List where both parties are flying by the seat of their pants. No plan, no rundown, just straight comic news and pulls.

Don’t call it a comeback, 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! Plus, GotG 3!

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.

Chris & Hector return from their Summer break with a stack of new comics to share! 

Chris Poirier is BACK, baby! And he and Hector have all the latest news on the comics industry, including an upcoming sequel to Hush! Plus, their latest pulls and #1s!

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. 

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!

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. 

Chris and co-host Hector are on the podcast with new and exciting takes on the comic’s biz - FOR THE ONE HUNDRETH TIME! 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!

In the season 10 premiere, Hector Miray is joined by special guest Todd Turner as they discuss news out of San Diego Comic Con, re-cap the comic news of the Summer, highlight their latest pulls, and spotlight some new #1s.  Read more comics!

The DC Universe is in crisis (again) as the Heroes in Crisis 9 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.

In this episode of The Pull List, Chris and Hector assure you it’s not all bad news! Sure, they have a few tough updates to share, but they’re also celebrating some major comebacks. Plus, don’t miss their favorite pulls from the last two weeks and a spotlight on exciting new #1s. Tune in for a balanced dose of comic book highs and lows!

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'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 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!

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. 

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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 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

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.

In the season finale, 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!

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!

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 Daredevil from 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.

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!

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 a roll with two back-to-back episodes, it’s like we have a schedule to keep or something. Catch up on the latest pulls, some industry news, and more!

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

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!

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 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.

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.

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 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!

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 Firefly 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.

Hector is once again joined by Todd Turner as they discuss a new book examining disputed Stan Lee/Marvel comic book origins, and more comic book news. Plus, their latest pulls and new #1s.

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 & Hector wrap up season 10 by looking at the latest comic book industry news, including Boom Studios letting the Firefly license lapse. Plus, their latest pulls and their #1 issue.

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 talk all that is comic book fandom as they take on the past two weeks of new comics, industry, news and more!

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!

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!

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. 

Chris and Hector talk Bad Idea, Minor Threats, the death of the DC Fandome, and their favorite books from the last two weeks.

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. 

Hector is once again joined by Todd Turner as they discuss Stephen Amell's thoughts on that Peacemaker joke and more comic book news. Plus, their latest pulls and new #1s.

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!

Hector is once again joined by Todd Turner as they discuss how DC & Marvel might lose the trademark on the term "Super Hero" and more comic book news. Plus, their latest pulls and new #1s.

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.

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!

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 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!

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

Chris and Hector talk Valiant Comics strange disappearing act, The SheHulk, The Sandman, and their favorite books from the last two weeks.

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.

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!

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! For links to today's pulls, visit this show's post on lovethynerd.com/pulllist

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.

Chris and co-host Hector are back from break and hitting the high points while they were away. Catch up on the latest reads, some news, and more!

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.

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 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!

Look out—it’s Godzilla! On this episode of The Pull List Podcast, Chris & Hector dive into the monster-sized wave of current Godzilla projects, the return of Marvel Knights, a potential buyer for Diamond Comics, and discuss just how much pencilers really earn in comics today. Plus, catch their latest favorite pulls and noteworthy new #1 issues you won't want to miss.

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!

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.

Chris and co-host Hector are back in the swing of things! Catch up on the latest pulls, some industry news, and more!

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 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 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 on the final episode of Season 7!

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!