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CJ and Hector are back for episode 132 of The Pull List Podcast, digging into another round of comics, comic-book news, and the stories that stood out most from their recent pulls. They talk Superman, Rook: Exodus, Doom Patrol, Teen Titans, Batman, Daredevil, Detective Comics, Clayface, Power Rangers, and more while choosing their favorite new #1, best overall book, best art, best dialogue, and favorite spiritual theme. Along the way, they discuss Spider-Man Noir, Booster Gold casting ideas, Batman: Knightfall, second chances, isolation, community, and how comic stories can unexpectedly point toward deeper questions of faith and identity. The episode closes with a new listener question: if a superhero went to Comic-Con, who would they cosplay as?
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Episode Hosts
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.
CJ Burroughs is a husband, dad, and pastor from North Central Florida. His favorite nerd interests are Star Wars, superheroes, and video games. CJ is also the host of the NextGen Nerd Podcast at nextgennerd.com.
Episode Producer
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.
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