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The Pull List 18 | DC Black Label Impressions

SHOW NOTES

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.

News from Pull List 18

DC is shutting down Vertigo label, The Verge
DC and Best Selling Author Joe Hill present Hill House, DC Comics
Marvel launches high school play program, The Hollywood Reporter
Doctor Strange’s final issues pushed back a month, Newsarama
Dark Phoenix has worst opening in X-Men History, Variety

The Pulls for Episode 18

Glow #3, IDW Publishing
Super Man | Year One, DC Comics
Batman 73, DC Comics
Wolverine | Exit Wounds, Marvel Comics
Drawing Blood #2,  KE Studios
Daredevil #7, Marvel Comics
Ascender #3, Image Comics
The Flash #73 | Year One Part IV, DC 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.

Episode Discussion

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