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Pull List 58 | Seriously, It’s Mephisto

SHOW NOTES

Marvel is using a cat as their first foray character in manga, DC Comics is still doing Infinite Frontier, and Ambush Bug is coming to the Suicide Squad as a slightly different type of bug. Chris and Hector talk about their pulls this week along with the #1 issues in comics that are worth your time.

News from the show:

“Marvel Meow: Marvel and Viz Media’s Cat Manga Debuts in October“, Bleeding Cool
“Doctor Strange’s replacement as Sorcerer Supreme will be chosen this December“, Newsarama
“DC Teases Its Next Crisis Event“, Comic Book
“Suicide Squad Writer Explains Why Ambush Bug Was Added to the Team“, CBR

Pulls from the show:

Daredevil (2019) #34, Marvel Comics
The Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #73, Marvel Comics
The Unbelievable Unteens: From the World of Black Hammer #2, Dark Horse Comics
Batman #112, DC Comics
Robin #5, DC Comics
The Me Your Love In The Dark #2, Image Comics
The Nice House on the Lake #4, DC Comics
My Hero Academia Vol. 29, Viz Media

#1’s Worth Your Time:

Mazebook #1, Dark Horse





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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