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  At one time, Saturday morning was the only reason kids of every age trudged through their dreary week day lives. Because Saturday morning meant Saturday morning cartoons! There is a generation of kids and young adults that have no idea what I’m talking about. But with the wonder of the internet, streaming services and … Continue reading Our Favorite 90’s Cartoons! →

  Looking for comic book reviews that don’t pander to one company or the other? Wanting some honest first impressions from geeks that know what they’re talking about? Needing a podcast series that isn’t afraid to show emotion regarding the topic of conversation? You Found It! My Big Fat Pull List is proud to present … Continue reading One-Shots! Comic Reviews: TMNT Presents The Last Ronin #1 →

  Change can be a good thing. It brings growth. Expansion. Understanding. And appreciation for what came before. But change can also bring fear. Anger. Darkness. After the continuity altering effects of The Crisis on Infinite Earths, The DCU enjoyed a period of peace and reconstruction. But that was all about to change. Invasions. Betrayals. … Continue reading Understanding DC Comics Continuity: The Dark Years – Part 1 →

  Welcome to another edition of Current Issues, where your hosts turn their heads away from the seriousness of reality and focus more on geek things like comics, video games, movies and other pop culture related materials. Our top stories for this episode include Solving a multi decades long mystery in Three Jokers, getting a … Continue reading Current Issues – Episode 9 (October/November 2020) →

  Being a fan of pop culture entertainment comes with a certain amount of healthy debate on some topics. Who would win in a fight…Superman or the Hulk? Which one’s better…cyborgs or robots? What would happen if warring aliens battled in a post-apocalyptic Earth city? The answers to all of those questions and scenarios can … Continue reading Writers Room: Horror Comic Pitches →

Much like the dinosaurs, We’re BACK! Back with another episode of “Is It Worth It?” For this instalment, we’ll be tackling the four issue mini-series The Question: Many Deaths of Vic Sage from DC’s Black Label     The My Big Fat Pull List Podcast Links Bar:  Subscribe via iTunes |  Subscribe via RSS Feed … Continue reading Is It Worth It? The Question: Deaths Of Vic Sage →

  Welcome to another edition of Current Issues, where your hosts ignore all the ugliness in the world and discuss fun, happy things like comics, video games, movies and other  pop culture related material. Our top stories for this episode include exploring the not-so-live-ness of DC FanDome Day 2, a review of the recently released … Continue reading Current Issues – Episode 8 (September 2020) →

If you’re a resourceful cos-player, you’d have no issues grabbing a needle and thread and producing a kick ass costume to represent the embodiment of your favorite comic book or pop culture character. For others, they let their wallet do the talking and buy pre-made costumes or hire talented folks to create what they want. … Continue reading Our Favorite Superhero Video Games! →

  What we once hid from the general public, for fear of ridicule, is now the norm! Geek culture has swept the Earth! One of the things that has helped geek culture flourish is the mega events we call Comic-Cons. Sadly, the year 2020 has flown in on a black as coal dragon, like some … Continue reading DC FanDome Day 1 Review →

  Greetings Listers! Are you a fan of the outrageous cartoon Rick and Morty? Are you a fan of the classic role playing game Dungeons and Dragons? Have you ever wondered if Rick and Morty have played Dungeons and Dragons? If YOU answered “yes” to any of those questions, you’re in for a treat! Sit … Continue reading Observe and Report: Rick & Morty vs Dungeons & Dragons →

  Welcome to another edition of My Big Fat Pull List’s Current Issues. Our top stories for this episode include looking at the latest alien invasion targeting Marvel Comics in Empyer, examining how Amazon’s deal with the apocalypse in Wonder Woman: Dead Earth from DC Comics, trying to clean That Texas Blood off our hands … Continue reading Current Issues – Episode 7 (July/August 2020) →

  As children, summer time meant sleeping in and staying up late, going out into the world, looking for harmless mischief, reading stacks of comics and debating with your friends “who’s the coolest primate character, The Mandrill, Gleek, Cy-Gor, Detective Chimp, or Gorilla Grodd?” Summer time as a kid was a blast! Then we had … Continue reading Summer Special Spectacular! →

  When it comes to comic book superheroes, everyone knows the big names: Superman, Captain America, Batman, Wolverine, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, Green Lantern, Spider-Man. But sometimes it’s fun to dive into new universes and discover brand new characters who don’t have 80+ years of convoluted continuity and history behind them. It’s exciting.  It makes … Continue reading Interview with Agent Shield creator Rik Offenberger – A Video Podcast Episode →

  Have you ever walked out of a theater, after just watching a great movie, and asked yourself…”I wonder what happens next?” What about when your favorite TV show ends or, worse yet, gets canceled? Do you find yourself daydreaming about where the characters went next or how they survived whatever the Big Bad was? … Continue reading The Story Continues – Comics That Resume Stories From Films & TV Shows →

  Welcome to another edition of Is It Worth It? Where we select something from comic book pop culture and inform YOU, our loyal Listers, if it’s worth your time and money, or not. For this episode, we will be taking a journey into the far future with DC comics Legion of Super-Heroes written by … Continue reading Is It Worth It? – Legion Of Super-Heroes →

  Welcome to another edition of My Big Fat Pull List’s Current Issues. Our top stories for this episode include a discussion regarding the return of comic books back in shops, DC Comics decision to break ties with Diamond Publishing, the unfortunate passing of the legendary Denni O’Neil, and a revisit to some of our … Continue reading Current Issues – Episode 6 (May/June 2020) →

  Greetings Listers! Today on My Big Fat Pull List we are going to explore the world of Titans! No, not the mythical kind, we’re talking about the DC kind. Not to be confused with the animated Teen Titans, DC’s Titans is a darker, more adult themed version of the source material. And you’ll get … Continue reading Observe & Report: TITANS Season One →

  There are a number of book, television and film properties that have spawned worlds of endless imagination and wanted exploration. The battlefields of Middle Earth, the sprawling grounds of Hogwarts, the hidden highways of the Land of OZ. But none are more endlessly expansive than the world of Star Wars! Despite the fact that … Continue reading “Star Wars: Marvel Comics Cannon!” →

  Have you ever imagined what it would have been like if the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were chosen to take the One Ring to Mordor instead of Frodo and the hobbits? Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Iron Man worked alongside Indiana Jones in fighting Nazis and searching for the arc … Continue reading “For The Love Of LEGO!” →

  Welcome to this special Quarantine Edition of Current Issues. Our top stories for this episode include a peek inside our daily lives as we deal with no new comic books and practice self-distancing while Surviving The Pandemic, an attempt to predict the future in regards to our geek filled lives inside this Changing World … Continue reading Current Issues – Episode 5 – Quarantine Edition – (March/April 2020) →

  The love of comic books and pop culture associated with them have shaped us into the geeks and nerds we are today. The experiences we have revolving around our favorite (insert name of awesome thing here) are what bind us together in this community of comic collecting, card swapping and cosplaying. We like what … Continue reading Our Favorites – Erik Burnham On IDWs Ghostbusters! →

  Have you ever been on vacation and looked over and seen a familiar face but when you approach that person you realize they aren’t who you thought they were? Well that is exactly what it feels like to travel through the multiverses as a member of the Exiles. A collection of mutants plucked from … Continue reading Most Wanted: Exiles! →

  That new comic book series, is it going to be a waste of money? That new TV Show, is it going to be a waste of time? That new movie, is it going to be a waste of BOTH? Well we here at My Big Fat Pull List are here to let you know, … Continue reading Is It Worth It? Usagi Yojimbo from IDW →

  The X-Men. Once an obscure comic book loved by a group of devoted fans. Now a profitable franchise with fans around the globe. It doesn’t matter if you’re exposure to Marvel’s Merry Mutants came from comic pages, trading cards, action figures, animation or feature films, their impact is still the same…Uncanny! Join in on … Continue reading X-Men X-periences! →

  These days, Comic Book reboots have become a normal part of the industry.  Origins reworked, storylines updated and histories retconned.  It’s become as synonymous with comic book storytelling as tights and capes.  But that wasn’t always the case. In 1986, following the reality altering mega event The Crisis On Infinite Earths, DC Comics did … Continue reading Understanding DC Comics – Episode 3: A New Earth →

  Welcome to our fourth instalment of Current Issues, where your hosts talk about what THEY think are the most important news items going on in the world of comic books and pop culture. These topics are triple fact checked and double researched, for You, the listener, so as not to be dumped into the … Continue reading Current Issues – Episode 4 – (Feb. 2020) →

  In organized fandom, “continuity” can be a trigger word for many fanboys and fangirls out there. Continuity is what ties a universe full of stories together. But it can also be a detrimental roadblock for anyone attempting to understand and digest 30, 40, 50…hell, even 80 years worth of content. No matter what corner … Continue reading Does Continuity Matter In Comics? →

  As comic fans, the idea of a live action film representation fills us with glee. Especially if it’s a property we’ve been following for awhile. But until recently, Hollywood hasn’t always had the source material’s best interests at heart. That being said, there are still a lot of adaptations that delivered But did anyone … Continue reading Comic Book Movies Overlooked For Awards! →

  In 1977, a movie was released that changed the world of filmmaking and fandom forever. That movie was George Lucas’s Star Wars. It was groundbreaking and had all the right ingredients to create a universe filled with epic stories and larger than life characters. Since then, audiences and fans have been treated to a … Continue reading Star Wars: The Disney Trilogy! →

  Movies and television based off of comic books are a staple in modern entertainment. The quality may vary, but the quantity can not be denied. When the source material is adapted, it’s not uncommon for changes to be made. Some time even major changes. And once in awhile those changes can make the story…better. … Continue reading Comic VS Adaptation: Wanted →

  Welcome to the year 2020 and to My Big Fat Pull List’s third instalment of Current Issues, where your hosts talk about what they think are the most important news items going on in the world of comic books and pop culture. These topics are carefully absorbed and run through an extensive gauntlet of … Continue reading Current Issues – Episode 3 – (Jan. 2020) →

  Major events are something of a regular occurance in modern superhero comics. We’re use to seeing at least one company wide crossover event happening each year, as well as smaller events taking place inside individual titles. But none compare to the historical significance of the FIRST MAJOR COMIC EVENT. This was no mere team-up … Continue reading “Understanding DC Comics – Episode 2: Crisis On Infinite Earths!” →

  The love of comic books and pop culture associated with them have shaped us into the geeks and nerds we are today. The experiences we have revolving around our favorite (insert name of awesome thing here) are what bind us together in this community of comic collecting, card swapping and cosplaying. We like what … Continue reading Our Favorites – Green Lantern: Rebirth (2004) →

  He is the terror that flaps in the night. He is the wind beneath your wings. He is the scourge that pecks at your nightmares. He is DARKWING DUCK! While you most likely know him from his television series, DW is more than just a cartoon character. He is the purple clad hero that … Continue reading Most Wanted: Darkwing Duck →

  With the world of comic books and pop culture ever changing, how are fans meant to keep up with trends in the industry? Is the new EVENT from the Big Two worth reading? What’s the story on that show from that network about that hero from that comic book? Can I trust a movie … Continue reading Current Issues – Episode 2 – (Nov./Dec. 2019) →

  The Future. Is it a destination, an ideology to strive towards, a conscience feeling of the passage of time? All of the above? The future is a great setting for storytelling. It doesn’t matter if it’s post-apocalyptic, beautiful utopia or somewhere in between, when it comes to entertainment, predicting the future can be science … Continue reading “A Revisit To Marvel 2099!” →

  The DC Universe. It can be a complicated and sometimes convoluted place. There are  hundreds of characters, both heroes and villains, all with rich origins and histories. But after eighty years of stories, the DC Universe doesn’t have the easiest continuity to understand. Why were classic heroes so violent? Why are there two guys … Continue reading “Understanding DC Comics – Part 1: Crisis Of Continuity!” →

  Horror comics are a staple in the industry. Monsters, ghouls, zombies, vampires, they’re everywhere, in beautifully bright splattered gore and crimson carnage. Over the decades, the characters appearing in Horror comics have captured the imaginations of readers and gathered a following stronger than any cult leader. It’s because of that devotion we here at … Continue reading “10 Key Characters In Horror Comics!” →

  With the world of comic books and pop culture ever changing, how are fans meant to keep up with trends in the industry? Is the new EVENT from the Big Two worth reading? What’s the story on that show from that network about that hero from that comic book? Can I trust a movie … Continue reading Current Issues – Episode 1 (Sep./Oct. 2019) →

  In the comic book industry, the hip thing to do nowadays is to take a book, doesn’t matter if it’s a team or solo title, end its run and then start up a brand new volume. And not just every once in a while, but all the damn time! They think sales will go … Continue reading “Don’t Call It A Relaunch!” – Volume 3 Begins →

  You’ve heard of The Avengers.  The Justice League. The X-Men, Teen Titans, Guardians of the Galaxy, Defenders, The Legion of Superheroes.  Even The Watchmen. But what if we told you that there was another team of colorfully clad heroes that you’ve never heard of who are equally as influential to comic books and the … Continue reading History Of The Mighty Crusaders – Episode 5 – “New Crusaders And Beyond” →

  You’ve heard of The Avengers.  The Justice League. The X-Men, Teen Titans, Guardians of the Galaxy, Defenders, The Legion of Superheroes.  Even The Watchmen. But what if we told you that there was another team of colorfully clad heroes that you’ve never heard of who are equally as influential to comic books and the … Continue reading History Of The Mighty Crusaders – Episode 4 – “The Impact Era Begins!” →

  You’ve heard of The Avengers.  The Justice League. The X-Men, Teen Titans, Guardians of the Galaxy, Defenders, The Legion of Superheroes.  Even The Watchmen. But what if we told you that there was another team of colorfully clad heroes that you’ve never heard of who are equally as influential to comic books and the … Continue reading History of the Mighty Crusaders – Episode 3 – “The Red Circle Relaunch!” →

  You’ve heard of The Avengers.  The Justice League. The X-Men, Teen Titans, Guardians of the Galaxy, Defenders, The Legion of Superheroes.  Even The Watchmen. But what if we told you that there was another team of colorfully clad heroes that you’ve never heard of who are equally as influential to comic books and the … Continue reading History Of The Mighty Crusaders – Episode 2 – “Too Many Superheroes!” →

  You’ve heard of The Avengers.  The Justice League. The X-Men, Teen Titans, Guardians of the Galaxy, Defenders, The Legion of Superheroes.  Even The Watchmen. But what if we told you that there was another team of colorfully clad heroes that you’ve never heard of who are equally as influential to comic books and the … Continue reading History Of The Mighty Crusaders – Episode 1 – “All The Way With MLJ!” →

  This is it. The end of another geek filled volume of My Big Fat Pull List Podcast. But every ending is just a new beginning in disguise. While Mister X, Smurphy and Pistol Danger tie up dangling plot threads, YOU, the fans, will get to share in discussions covering Gears Of War comics, dead … Continue reading Our Giant-Size Annual #2 →

  Nothing stays the same forever. Everything grows, everything evolves, everything changes. Without change, things become stale, stagnant and boring. But change is scary. People fear change because they have no idea what to expect. Or worse, they think they know what to expect and dismiss it out right! Why? Because they’re afraid. And that … Continue reading Controversy In Comics →

  San Diego Comic Con. THE comic book, film, television and pop culture event of the year. For some, a yearly chance to let their geek flag fly. For others, a live altering experience like no other. For most, an unattainable goal, an unreachable star.  If you find yourself in the later section, like we … Continue reading Top Ten Favorite Announcements From SDCC 2019 →

  Films based on comic book properties are nothing new. Hollywood has been making them for decades. As movie making technology progressis, the more fantastic a film based off of a comic can look. In the 70’s, we believed a man could fly in Superman. In the 80’s we had a dark knight watching out … Continue reading Eulogizing The X-Men Films Series →

The number of visual art forms is staggering. Film, Television, live Theater, sculptures and paintings. None of those get us more excited than comic books! They may have been deemed the cause of juvenile delinquency over an half century ago, but today, comics are finally being recognized as the legitimate art form that they are! … Continue reading The Art Of It All: Some Of Our Favorite Comic Book Artists →

The act of telling a story, much less an interesting one, is not easy. Yes, we’re taught to place words in an order so they form sentences, and those sentences are meant to create a narrative others should be able to follow and understand. But that’s not always the case. Writing a story is hard … Continue reading The Write Stuff – Some Of Our Favorite Comic Writers →