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Pull List 63 | Separation of Comics and State

SHOW NOTES

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 & Hector’s Top 5 Pulls from 20201

Strange Academy, Marvel Comics
The Me You Love In The Dark, Image Comics
Fear Case, Dark Horse Comics
The Nice House On The Lake, DC Comics
Daredevil (2019) #25Marvel Comics
Demon Slayer, VIZ Media
Seven Secrets, Boom! Studios
Nightwing, DC Comics
TMNT: The Last Ronin #1, IDW Comics
Karmen #1, Image Comics

Listeners Choice

Crossover, Image Comics
Beta Ray Bill (2021), Marvel Comics
Non-Stop Spider-Man, Marvel Comics
Batman Black & White #2, DC Comics
Firefly; River Run #1, Boom! Studios
Steeple Vol. 2: The Silvery Moon, Dark Horse Comics
Ascender #18, Image Comics
Robin #5, DC Comics
Mazebook #1, Dark Horse
Home Sick Pilots, Vol. 1: Teenage Haunts, Image Comics





Episode Hosts

Chris Poirier
Co-host of The Pull List Podcast
Chris is the co-host of The Pull List Podcast for Love Thy Nerd. Chris Poirier also is the Community Pastor of 2 Cities Church (Columbus, GA), Founder/Game Master of Columbus Got Game, and founding partner of Bytes and Brews (Columbus' first Arcade Restaurant/bar) When not reading comics or playing video games he and his wife Rebekah seek out all that can be found on the nerd scene by hunting for vintage toys, finding the most epic comic shops, and getting their tabletop on. In the hours that remain, Chris serves as a missionary for Love Thy Nerd at conventions across the US. Previously, Chris managed the largest comic retail shop in North Carolina, as well as, served as the North Carolina Comicon Media/Communications Director.
Hector Miray
Hector is the co-host of the Pull List Podcast for Love Thy Nerd. He is a semi overzealous geek about most things, but to the core is a big fan of a good story. He is the primary writer behind the book series "Faith & Fandom" and travels to dozens of comicons throughout the year with the books. He is married to a medical nerd named Danyelle and has helped co-create 3 small humans with her that resemble him in appearance and passions. Hector is also the location pastor for Vertical Church's Lumberton, NC Location.

Episode Producer

Jonathan Clauson
Starting with Clear Channel Radio in the '90s, Jonathan has worked in audio and marketing for 20 years. Credits include stints at EA Tiburon, Christianity Today, Christ and Pop Culture, and freelancing as voice talent for audiobooks and podcast production services.

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