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The Pull List 36 | DC Diamond Crisis

SHOW NOTES

Well, things are kind of, sort of back to normal in comics. Weekly new books and releases are finding their ways back into shops, crazy industry news just doesn’t want to slow down, and awesome reads are back in our pulls. All this and your pulls, this episode of The Pull List Podcast!

News from the Show

DC and Diamond extend working relationship temporarily, GamesRadar
Batman: DC Releases Complete Joker War Checklist, CBR
Legendary Batman writer, Denny O’Neil dies at age 81GamesRadar
Marvel Showcases Free Comics by Black Creators on Marvel Unlimited, Comic Book

Pulls from the Show

Daredevil (2019) #20, Marvel Comics
The Flash #755, DC Comics
Batman: The Adventures Continue, DC Comics
Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy #2, Image Comics
Avengers (2018) #33, Marvel Comics
The Joker 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1, DC Comics
Batman #92, DC Comics
Batman Secret Files #3, DC Comics
Birds of Prey (2020) #1DC Comics
Basketful of Heads #7, DC Comics
Darth Vader (2015 – 2016)Marvel 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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