This week, the Pals talk about the incredible success of Infinity War, the newest Ant-Man and Wasp trailer, and the announcement of the DC Universe streaming service.
PLUS: A tragedy?
Listener Mail 04:56
Random Question of the Week
Pals Pulls: 17:41
Sean - Batman: White Knight #8, Flash #46
Marco - Barrier #1
Cale - Sherlock Frankenstein and the Legion of Evil Vol 1, My Boyfriend is a Bear
News:
Avengers: Infinity War Breaks Records, Feige Thanks Fans: 23:59
http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/04/30/avengers-infinity-war-kevin-feige-thank-you-opening-weekend/
http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/04/29/avengers-infinity-war-records/
Ant-Man and Wasp Trailer #2: 29:17
http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/05/01/ant-man-and-the-wasp-trailer-paul-rudd-weak/
IDW Hires John Barber as Editor-in-Chief: 35:27
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/idw-publishing-names-john-barber-as-new-editor-chief-1106830
Boom Studios Hires Jeanine Schaefer as Executive Editor: 38:10
http://comicbookclublive.com/2018/05/02/boom-studios-jeanine-schaefer-executive-editor/
Hasbro Acquires Power Rangers: 40:42
http://comicbook.com/powerrangers/2018/05/01/power-rangers-acquired-by-hasbro/
Babs Tarr to Illustrate Story in Judge Dredd Anthology: 44:43
http://2000ad.com/post/3407
Doomsday Clock Release Schedule Revised (Again): 49:05
https://www.newsarama.com/39737-doomsday-clock-5-and-6-delayed-a-month-each.html
Main Topic: 53:57
DC has officially announced their streaming service, titled DC Universe, alongside several shows that will air exclusively via the platform. That said, the announcement is light on information outside of these shows. We break down the content offerings so far, and what it would take to make this streaming service worth our money.
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