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The Pull List 34 | Covid DC Comic Con Crisis

SHOW NOTES

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!

News from the Show:

Comic-Con Announces Plans in Light of the Covid-19 Pandemic, SDCC
WonderCon 2020 Postponed Indefinitely, WonderCon
The History Behind DC’s Comic Book Distribution Changes, The Hollywood Reporter
Marvel Entertainment Furloughs Some Staff, Comicbook
Diamond ‘Targeting’ Mid to Late May to Restart Distribution, Newsarama

Pulls from the Show:

Watchmen (2019 Edition), DC Comics
Kingdom Come 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, DC Comics
Descender Vol. 1: Tin Stars, Image Comics
Vision: The Complete Collection, Marvel Comics
God CountryImage Comics
Identity Crisis 10th Anniversary Edition, DC Comics
Ultimate Spider-Man Ultimate Collection Book 1, Marvel Comics
Blackest Night Saga DC Ultimate Edition, DC Comics
Secret Six Vol. 2: Money for Murder, DC Comics
Lore Olympus, Webtoons





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 Lead Pastor/Church Planter of River Valley Church and the Founder/Game Master of Columbus Got Game. 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.

Episode Discussion

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