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  • TRT020: Maggot Pizza

    The boys finally get their shit together and talk about how much they loved SOLO: A Star Wars Story, even though it is underperforming at the box office, C.B. Cebulski interesting take on Marvel’s purpose, Amazon’s decision to offer print-on-demand comics, if $10 is too much to pay for a comics book, and why the hell Jamie Foxx would want to play Spawn.

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  • This week the boys go over more fallout from Universal FanCon, Overwatch League and the popularity of e-sports, Bill & Ted's mid-life crisis, Renny Harlin and the Chinese movie industry, The Wrinkle in Time laying an egg, Jim Lee's response to DC rumors, Rob Liefeld crying rich, and censorship or sensibilities?

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    More fallout from Universal Fancon. It appears as if there “may be” a villain in all of this. http://www.comicsbeat.com/report-universal-fan-con-founders-are-out-of-pocket-300000-blame-fans/

    First of all… why is this a big deal? And wait a second… there are pro teams of video game players? How did gaming get here? https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/05/08/overwatch-leagues-boston-uprising-parts-ways-with-coach/

    The sequel everyone wanted but no one thought would happen. https://geektyrant.com/news/keanu-reeves-and-alex-winter-confirmed-for-bill-ted-face-the-music-which-is-officially-in-pre-production

    Renny Harlin makes an interesting move which may be leading the way to a resurgence in his career and a potential change in the way the film industry works. http://variety.com/2018/film/asia/renny-harlin-china-production-company-extraordinary-entertainment-1202802567/

    Not everything Disney does is gold… https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lone-loser-disneys-big-quarter-wrinkle-time-220638977.html

    Jim Lee shoots down re-boot rumors. https://www.cbr.com/jim-lee-denies-reboot-rumors/

    Let's talk about films getting over-hyped… https://www.cbr.com/liefeld-cried-watching-deadpool-2/. https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2390352/deadpool-2s-test-screening-scores-reportedly-revealed

    Richard Meyer, Antarctic Press and Jawbreakers - https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/05/13/no-enemy-but-peace/

    Benedict Cumberbatch Will Only Accept Roles In Projects Where His Female Co-Star Is Paid Equally - http://deadline.com/2018/05/benedict-cumberbatch-pay-equality-sunnymarch-patrick-melrose-1202389547/amp/



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  • Cobra Kai - Never Die! The boys discuss the YouTube Red Original series Cobra Kai before getting into the week’s geek news including Infinity Wars’ lack of ponytails, if The Rock is big enough to save G.I. Joe, the Gambit movie, Power Rangers, James Cameron, Frank Miller, the Eisner Awards and more.

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    Uh-oh! Infinity War is sexist!! https://www.racked.com/2018/4/25/17275020/avengers-infinity-war-hair-mantis-black-widow-gamora-scarlet-witch Paramount wants The Rock to come back to G. I. Joe https://www.cbr.com/paramount-wants-the-rock-to-return-for-gi-joe-ever-vigilant/ The Gambit movie just won't go away https://www.newsarama.com/39786-desperately-seeking-directors-gambit-script-great-fox-now-interviewing-directors.html Saban sells the Power Rangers https://www.newsarama.com/39721-power-rangers-sold-to-hasbro.html James Cameron opens his mouth and silly shit comes out https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/04/james-cameron-avatar-godfather-avengers Frank Miller says he “Wasn't thinking Clearly”. http://www.theouthousers.com/index.php/news/140513-frank-miller-wasnt-thinking-clearly-when-he-criticized-occupy-wall-street.htm Here are the Eisner noms. Let's talk about the validity of comic awards (or any entertainment awards). Do they even matter to anyone? http://www.theouthousers.com/index.php/news/140509-the-eisners-snub-the-outhouse-for-37th-year-in-a-row.html

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  • The boys talk all about Avenger: Infinity War (SPOILER ALERT!) but first they take on Grand Theft Auto profits, the Venom trailer, Marvel making bank, WWE being hypocritical the Simpson’s controversy, cry-closets, and Netflix going sci-fi.

    The week in geek news:

    GTA5 has quietly become more profitable than ANYTHING else in the entertainment industry. Why is that? https://rapcandy.life/2018/04/12/gta-5-has-now-made-more-money-than-any-other-game-movie-or-book/ What did you think of the VENOM trailer? http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/04/29/venom-trailer-24-hours-wonder-woman-doctor-strange/ With Avengers 3 opening this weekend Comicbook.com asks “Where did the Money go?” http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/04/25/avengers-infinity-war-will-take-mcu-over-15-billion/ What's all of this controversy over the WWE’s new event? http://www.adventuresinpoortaste.com/2018/04/25/greatest-royal-rumble-is-a-hypocritical-stain-on-wwes-recent-message-of-inclusivity-and-diversity/ Political correctness now affecting the Simpsons. http://www.slashfilm.com/hank-azaria-apu-controversy/ Here are the Eisner nominations if we wanna pick on these for a bit https://www.newsarama.com/39672-2018-eisner-awards-nominations.html Universities installing “Cry-closets”? https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/cry-closet-installed-university-students-12431462 Netfix to make Sci-Fi and Fantasy main focus - http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/04/28/netflix-will-make-sci-fi-and-fantasy-shows-and-movies-its-main-focus Site: http://www.therorschachtest.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRorschachTest/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RorschachTestMe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rorschachtestme/ Phone messages: 224.801.4335 Email: [email protected]
  • Chris Sal and Andy talk the failed Universal FanCon, what it takes to run a successful convention, the troubles of Kickstarter, Netflix getting into the theater business, if winning an Oscar is profitable, WWE crazed fans, DC Fresh Start rumors, why DC Comics might be signing big name writers, and the continuing saga of Allison Mack.

    Kickstarter funded, Universal FanCon “postponed” two weeks before the show. https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/04/20/universal-fancon-baltimore-postponed/. More fallout. https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/04/21/aftermath-universal-fancon-postponed/. Is Netflix getting into the theater business? http://variety.com/2018/film/news/netflix-byron-allen-movie-theater-1202761265/ Quick hit: WWE gets restraining order against kook. http://www.tmz.com/2018/04/19/wwe-restraining-order-fan-poop-training-center/ Bleeding Cool is breaking this “DC Fresh Start” directive. This seems a little “too good to be true”. Do you believe the hype? If so, what do you think of these “scoops”? https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/04/20/dc-fresh-start-comics/. Grant Morrison & Liam Sharp on GL https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/04/20/grant-morrison-on-green-lantern-dc-fresh-start/. https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/04/20/liam-sharp-grant-morrison-green-lantern/. Azzarello on Suicide Squad https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/04/20/brian-azzarello-on-suicide-squad-dc-fresh-start/. Aquaman by Kelley Sue https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/04/20/kelly-sue-deconnick-aquaman-dc/. Activision developed an AI coach or use in its games. http://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/ai-video-game-coach-alexa-1202764169/. Update on the Allison Mack story: https://www.cbr.com/smallville-star-allison-mack-arrested-in-sex-cult-case/ Site: http://www.therorschachtest.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRorschachTest/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RorschachTestMe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rorschachtestme/ Phone messages: 224.801.4335 Email: [email protected]
  • Andy and Sal get back to work and take on all the weeks’ most interesting pop culture stories as well as a little extra filler. This week Rhonda Rousey at Wrestlemania, Andre the Giant, Stan Lee’s blood, Kiss, creepy collectors, The King of Kong, Billy Mitchell’s demise, Titans TV, Starfire, Sean Murphy and Ready Player One.

  • Longtime comic book journalist and podcaster Augie De Blieck Jr. joins Andy and Chris to discuss his Pipeline Comics op-ed “The Inevitable Direct Market Implosion”. We get to what’s wrong with the direct market, the root cause and of course, the three of us know exactly how to fix it.

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  • April Fools, Easter Eggs, and a wild week of pop culture stories including William Messner-Loebs tragic living situation, Microsoft’s draconian new terms of service, more New Mutants delays, the New York Times Graphic Novel and comic coverage, Allison Mack’s involvement in a sex-trafficking cult, the return of the Fantastic Four, and more.

    #microsoft #williammessnerloebs #newmutants #newyorktimes #alisonmack #cults #fantasticfour #readyplayerone #baseball #openingday #aprilfools

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    Microsoft Will Ban ‘Offensive’, ‘Inappropriate’ Public Content In Skype, Office, Xbox and Other Services. https://beebom.com/microsoft-bans-offensive-language-services-products/. Fox moves THE NEW MUTANTS (again!) and X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX. http://www.comicsbeat.com/fox-moves-the-new-mutants-again-and-x-men-dark-phoenix/. Bill Messner-Loebs Homeless in Detroit. https://www.newsarama.com/39238-creator-bill-messner-loebs-homeless-in-detroit.html. Introducing The Book Review’s New Graphic Novels and Comics Column in the New York Times. https://www.nytco.com/introducing-the-book-reviews-new-graphic-novels-and-comics-column/. Allison Mack expected to be arrested for Sex Trafficking. https://artvoice.com/2018/03/27/allison-mack-expected-arrested-next/#.WsDhL4D3af1. Marvel Comics Announces New Fantastic Four Series. https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-announces-new-fantastic-four-series/. Also, https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/03/29/fantastic-four-dan-slott-sara-pichelli/. Good companion piece from Bleeding Cool https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/03/29/history-marvel-comics-fantastic-four/. Marvel announces Marvel Knights 20th Anniversary trades - http://www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-announces-a-marvel-knights-20th-anniversary-trade-program-heres-why-thats-a-big-deal/ Netflix April Fools joke - https://www.comicbookmovie.com/ghost_rider/marvel-netflix-announces-midnight-sons-series-featuring-ghost-rider-blade-moon-knight-and-punisher-a159197
  • Andy is back from his Fiesta evaluation, so the gang steps on the gas. This week - Rick & Morty in Limbo, Sherlock loved to death, I Can Only Imagine keeps the faith, Frank Miller is how old?, Spielberg shade over Netflix movies, Astro City TV, Five Below in hot water, Domino fans gets more boners, Justice League Ad Nauseum, Pop Culture comebacks, listener emails and more.

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    The Future of Rick and Morty is in Limbo https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-future-of-rick-and-morty-is-in-limbo-according-to-1823870527. https://www.cbr.com/rick-and-morty-season-4-harmon-interview/ Martin Freeman says that Fans have Loved Sherlock “to death” https://news.avclub.com/martin-freeman-says-sherlock-fans-loved-the-show-to-dea-1823873058?rev=1521400304929 I Can Only Imagine does 17.1 million on only 1600 screens http://variety.com/2018/film/news/i-can-only-imagine-box-office-faith-based-film-1202729700/ Frank Miller signs a five project deal with D.C. http://www.superherohype.com/news/413779-frank-miller-signs-five-project-deal-with-dc-comics. Spielberg disses Netflix movies https://io9.gizmodo.com/steven-spielberg-doesnt-believe-netflix-movies-deserve-1824023285 Astro City to get TV Show. https://comicsworthreading.com/2018/03/23/this-should-be-worth-watching-astro-city-to-get-tv-show/ Why do businesses like Five Below get better deals than comic shops? https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/03/23/five-below-better-deals-comic-stores-through-diamond-retailer-asks/ Domino book from Gail Simone https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/03/24/gail-simone-spotlight-panel-wondercon/. D.C. is doubling down on their Justice League properties https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/03/24/wonder-woman-justice-league-dark-wondercon/ What pop culture were you late to the party on? https://www.avclub.com/late-to-the-party-what-pop-culture-did-you-come-around-1822353704
  • With Andy off road testing Ford Festivas, Chris and Sal are joined by the Queen of Comics Retail - Christina Merkler from InstockTrades.com and DCBService.com - to discuss the Avengers Infinity War Trailer, Jessica Jones, The Mayo Report, Event Comics, learning Klingon, Dungeons & Dragons, Hanna Barbara, if Hong Kong Phooey is cultural appropriation, Stan Lee's new audiobook, Toys-r-Us, Lady Death on kickstarter and much, much, more.

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    Avengers trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZfuNTqbHE8 Jessica Jones - https://www.netflix.com/title/80002311 From our Pal John Mayo over at CBR, Are We Seeing Proof that Events Drive the Industry? https://www.cbr.com/mayo-report-comic-book-sales-drop-february-2018/?view=list and in relation to this from our pal Tim Seeley https://mobile.twitter.com/HackinTimSeeley/status/972175627351674881. Now you can learn Klingon online - https://io9.gizmodo.com/qapla-duolingos-klingon-course-is-finally-here-1823794113 Jim Chueng joins DC'sJustice League - https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/03/15/john-stewart-scott-snyder-jim-cheung-justice-league-relaunch/. DC / Hanna Barbarra Crossover - https://www.newsarama.com/39083-shazam- -captain-caveman-and-more-in-new-wave-of-dc-hanna-barbera-crossover-books.html. Stan Lee's new Audiobook - http://variety.com/2018/biz/news/kat-rosenfield-audible-stan-lee-project-1202727692/ Toys-R-Us going out of business - https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/03/14/592882488/game-over-for-toys-r-us-chain-going-out-of-business. Dungeons & Dragons' Introduces Their Own Monstrous Version of March Madness http://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/03/15/dungeons-and-dragons-march-madness/ Lady Death on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianpulido/brian-pulidos-newest-lady-death-apocalyptic-abyss.
  • Our swingers toss their chips on the table for another exciting week of pop culture news including Rob Liefeld’s seven figure Netflix Deal, DC’s Black Label, Jon Favraeu producing Star Wars tv, Chris Ryall leaving IDW, Stan Lee’s vultures and more.

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    Netflix Options Liefeld's EXTREME Library For Multi-Film Franchise. https://www.newsarama.com/38986-netflix-options-liefeld-s-extreme-library-for-multi-film-franchise.html Stranger Things’ Duffer Bros respond to verbal abuse claims #https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-duffer-brothers-respond-to-claims-of-abuse-on-the-s-1823683764 D.C. Unveils ‘Edgy’ Black Label Imprint with DeConnick, Miller & More. https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-unveils-black-label-imprint/ JON FAVREAU TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE AND WRITE LIVE-ACTION STAR WARS SERIES. http://www.starwars.com/news/jon-favreau-to-executive-produce-write-live-action-star-wars-series IDW Editor-in-Chief and CCO Chris Ryall Exits Publisher. https://www.cbr.com/idw-editor-in-chief-chris-ryall-exits-publisher/ ‘Picked Apart by Vultures’: The Last Days of Stan Lee https://www.thedailybeast.com/picked-apart-by-vultures-the-last-days-of-stan-lee Netflix Reportedly in Talks With the Obamas to Produce TV Shows. http://variety.com/2018/politics/news/netflix-reportedly-in-talks-with-the-obamas-to-produce-tv-shows-1202722460/ Our Obsession With Fan Theories Is Ruining Pop Culture. https://www.cbr.com/fan-theories-ruin-pop-culture/ Plan Your Ideal Summer Road Trip And We'll Tell You What Kind Of Car You Should Drive. https://www.buzzfeed.com/amaraw4fd4dd02d/plan-your-ideal-summer-road-trip-and-well-tell-yo-1rd4y.
  • Sal finally saw Black Panther and the group discusses the film a little more in detail to start the episode before we jump into the stories of the week including Jason Aaron on a new Thor book, Dave Steven’s Rocketeer reimagined as a cartoon, outrage over Muslim super-hook-ups, Barbra Streisand's cloned dogs marking the end of humanity, Is Stan Lee in trouble, Time Warner selling off DC Comics, Kristen Wiig cast as Cheetah, and Neil Gaiman selling out Sandman.

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    Jason Aaron and Mike del Mundo Launch New Thor #1 for Thor Odinson – and a New Hammer https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02/26/aaron-del-mundo-thor-1-new-hammer/ Dave Stevens' ROCKETEER Returns... As Disney Animated Series. https://www.newsarama.com/38824-dave-stevens-rocketeer-returns-as-disney-animated-series.html Concern Expressed Over Portrayal of DC Comics Muslim Superheroes. https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02/27/concern-dc-comics-muslim-superher/ Barbra Streisand Had Her Beloved Dog Samantha Cloned: Meet Miss Scarlett and Miss Violet. http://variety.com/2018/film/news/barbra-streisand-clone-dogs-samantha-1202711047/ Stan Lee Calls Police After $1.4 Million Goes Missing. http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/02/27/stan-lee-theft/ Time Warner may sell off Warner Bros. and DC Comics if AT&T merger fails. https://batman-news.com/2018/02/28/time-warner-may-sell-off-warner-bros-and-dc-comics-if-att-merger-fails/ WONDER WOMAN Sequel Lassos GHOSTBUSTERS Actress Kristin Wiig As The Villainous Cheetah. https://www.comicbookmovie.com/wonder_woman/wonder-woman-sequel-lassos-ghostbusters-actress-kristin-wiig-as-the-villainous-cheetah-a158247 Neil Gaiman Announces Line of Sandman Spin-off Comics https://www.avclub.com/neil-gaiman-announces-new-line-of-sandman-spin-off-comi-1823438582
  • Chris returns from his suspension and the gang gets into all sorts of meaty stories from a jam-packed week of pop culture news. Marvel Comics Announces a Line-Wide Overhaul in 2018. SyFy examines how much we geeks spend a year on our fandom. Diamond announces their ordering service PULLBOX, and a bunch of geeky goodness in Bean Juice.

    BEAN JUICE:

    Stan Lee Face-off with Ex-Bodyguard http://www.tmz.com/2018/02/16/stan-lee-lapd-trespasser-home-marvel-bodyguard/ MAD' Magazine Will Reboot in April. http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/02/20/mad-magazines-current-issue-is-its-last-will-reboot-in-april/ Heavy Metal Launches AR App for Heavy Metal #289. https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02/19/heavy-metal-launches-ar-app-heavy-metal-289/ Hasbro Creates Crowd Funding Project Starting with Jabbas Sail Barge http://www.theouthousers.com/index.php/news/140120-hasbro-creates-crowd-funding-project-starting-with-jabbas-sail-barge.html ROBOTECH WRITER BRIAN WOOD TALKS THE SERIES’ SURPRISING NEW DIRECTION. https://nerdist.com/robotech-brian-wood-new-series-interview/ Don't Fret, But the Gibson Guitar Company is on the Bridge to Bankruptcy https://www.avclub.com/dont-fret-but-guitar-company-gibson-is-on-the-bridge-t-1823142051 DC Comics Cancels Super Sons With #16 – And Where Is Supergirl? https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02/20/dc-comics-cancels-super-sons-16/ Bookstores Could Surpass Comic Shops by 2020 https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/38640/nycc-insider-sessions-powered-icv2-bookstores-could-surpass-comic-shops-2020 NETFLIX’S FIRST LOST IN SPACE TRAILER IS MORE SERIOUS THAN WE REMEMBER. https://nerdist.com/lost-in-space-trailer-netflix/ MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR ARE HEADING TO TV. https://news.marvel.com/tv/84911/moon-girl-and-devil-dinosaur-are-heading-to-tv/ Joss Whedon Exits 'Batgirl' Movie (Exclusive). https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/joss-whedon-exits-batgirl-movie-1087384 Chris Samnee Finishes his Marvel Contract https://mobile.twitter.com/ChrisSamnee/status/967053561371807744 DC Comics Leaves Diamond Previews Catalogue, Launches Its Own. https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02/23/dc-comics-leaves-diamond-previews-catalogue-launches/ Dynamite gets Premier Vendor status at Diamond. http://www.comicsbeat.com/dynamite-gets-premier-vendor-status-at-diamond/amp/ https://nerdist.com/wrinkle-in-time-free-screenings-color-of-change/
  • Inkpot Award winning artist and comic book creator Jamal Igle joins Andy and Sal to see if three nerds of different backgrounds can talk about comic books and movies without calling each other names. Our panel takes on Wizard World and Sony working together to find the next great idea, Black Panther shattering records and myths, whether evil fanboys are responsible for the monolith of geek culture, and an extended Bean Juice lightning round. Don’t miss this terrific and topical episode.

    Bean Juice includes:

    DC Comics’ Social Media and Press Guidelines to Comic Creators. Shots Fired at Marvel as Dan Didio Discusses DC Diversity ‘Cobra Kai’ Teaser Trailer Reunites ‘The Karate Kid’ with His High School Bully ReedPOP, Syfy Wire to Live-Stream NYCC, ECCC and C2E2 in New Deal Comics retailers’ shocking claim: Diversity isn’t killing comics sales. Star Wars’ JJ Abrams Says Last Jedi Critics Are ‘Threatened by Women Hasbro Picks Up Power Rangers Toy License Hell Boy returning to comics Lack of Black Panther Merchandise is a Major Missed Opportunity Marvel Announces The Return Of The Incredible Hulk New York Arts High School Brings Comic Con Excitement in a Science Fair Setting



  • On a perfectly poignant passage of pop culture positions, our pugnacious posse posit on DC’s 2 new imprints focused on younger readers, the deluge of Star Wars entertainment coming your way, #Comicsgate silliness, and another edition of Bean Juice.

    BEAN JUICE…

    Best Buy To Stop Selling CDs This Year, Target Changing Its Music Sales Business Model. http://www.theprp.com/2018/02/03/news/best-buy-stop-selling-cds-year-target-changing-music-sales-business-model/#.WnhvrzpKcec.twitter CONAN THE BARBARIAN TV Show in Development at AMAZON https://www.newsarama.com/38496-conan-the-barbarian-tv-show-in-development-at-amazon.html Quentin Tarantino Responds to Uma Thurman ‘Kill Bill’ Car Stunt Story https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02/05/quentin-tarantino-responds-uma-thurman/ There’s Going To Be a Usagi Yojimbo Animated Series. https://www.geek.com/television/theres-going-to-be-an-usagi-yojimbo-animated-series-1730111/ First Venom Teaser. Where's Venom? https://io9.gizmodo.com/in-venoms-first-trailer-the-lethal-protector-takes-cen-1822829905 A school district drops ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ and ‘Huckleberry Finn’ over the use of the n-word. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2018/02/07/a-school-district-drops-to-kill-a-mockingbird-and-huckleberry-finn-over-use-of-the-n-word/?utm_term=.4cc712058c95
  • Our superior syndicate of sententious spokesmen jump on their soapbox and get judgemental about Bendis writing Superman and brining JINXworld to DC - Valiant being bought out by media group DMG - Black Panther sparking all sorts of controversy and movements and another rousing edition of Bean Juice!

    Bean Juice stories include:

    John Romita Jr. Drew “The Silencer” To Be Decidedly ‘Un-PC http://dccomicsnews.com/2018/01/30/john-romita-jr-drew-the-silencer-to-be-decidedly-un-pc/ GOTHAM producers to bring METROPOLIS to new DC Digital Service http://www.comicsbeat.com/gotham-producers-to-bring-metropolis-to-new-dc-digital-service/ Dark Horse Rumoured Favourite to Publish Mark Millar’s Netflix Comics https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/01/30/dark-horse-rumoured-netflix-comics/. The Phantom Girl in DC’s The Terrifics Isn’t Who We Thought She Was https://www.cbr.com/phantom-girl-terrifics-not-legion-super-heroes/ Facebook: Passmore’s “Your Black Friend” Cartoon Taken Down “in error” http://www.comicsbeat.com/facebook-says-it-took-down-passmores-your-black-friend-cartoon-in-error/ Kirby & Kane’s Unpublished The Prisoner Comics to Be Released https://www.cbr.com/the-prisoner-jack-kirby-gil-kane-comic-release/ In Marvel’s Quest for New Hardcore Fans, X Marks the Sweet Spot https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/39479/in-marvels-quest-new-hardcore-fans-x-marks-sweet-spot J.K. Rowling Addresses Fan Criticism On How ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’ Approaches Dumbledore’s Sexuality https://heroichollywood.com/rowling-fantastic- beasts-dumbledore/ PETA Wants Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles To Eat Vegan Pizza http://comicbook.com/tv-shows/2018/01/31/peta-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-to-eat-vegan-pizza/
  • Our glorious gang of gabby guys go gonzo when the Dr. Seuss’ museum removes a ‘Harmful’ mural from their exhibit due to racial sensitivities. Then a tribute to the passing of Beetle Bailey creator Mort Walker. Also a look at the box office failures of Proud Mary from Sony pictures and another rousing addition of “Bean Juice” to finish of the episode.

    Plus there is still plenty of time to enter our InStockTrades.com contest.

  • On this episode the professors of pop culture pontificate about Promethea being introduced into the Justice League - Diamond Comics’ 2017 sales charts in review - PBS’ reality TV show ‘The Great American Read’ and we introduce a new segment on the show - “Bean Juice!”

    Plus there is still plenty of tie to enter our InStockTrades.com contest.

  • Andy leads us off this week with the Marvel announcement that Tessa Thomson's Valkyrie will be part of Exiles comic book. Sal cheats a bit and brings two stories to the table this week - Disney's Aladdin controversy and the death of stuntman John Bernecker on The Walking Dead set. Chris loops back to Marvel with Conan returning to the House of Ideas. That and more on a an all-new episode.

  • Andy, Chris, and Sal welcome you to the first episode of their new weekly podcast. Listen in for details on our kickoff contest where you could win a $150 Gift Card to InStockTrades.com and the terrible trio get down on the latest in pop culture including Marvel's horrible year, comic shops closing, the tragic case of 'Swatting' in Wichita Kansas, and how much we loved (or hated) Star Wars The Last Jedi.