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Pull List 51 | Task Force X

SHOW NOTES

4 weeks of comics to catch up on leave Chris and Hector with a lot of news and pulls to cover in today’s episode. Penguin House is getting into the comic publishing game and Superman sells for over 3 million dollars. All this and more in The Pull List 51.

News from the Pull List 51:

“Comic Store In Your Future – Walk Like A Penguin” – Bleeding Cool
“Marvel to launch 3 new X-Men titles” – NewsaRama
“Superman First Appearance in Action Comics #1 Sells for Record $3.25 Million” – ComicBook
“AfterShock Comics Announces YA Imprint Seismic Press” – CBR
“Marvel Announces New Moon Knight Series” – ComicBook

Pulls from the Pull List 51:

The Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #63, Marvel Comics
Young Hellboy: The Hidden Land #2, Dark Horse Comics
Fear Case #3, Dark Horse Comics
Orcs #2, KaBOOM! Studios
Suicide Squad (2021) #2, DC Comics
Nightwing #78, DC Comics
The Other History of the DC Universe #3, DC Comics
Nocterra #2, Image Comics
Firefly Brand New ‘Verse #1, Boom! Studios

#1’s Worth Your Time:

Geiger #1, Image Comics
Beta Ray Bill (2021) #1, 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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