The Pull List Podcast

This week on The Pull List, Hector and CJ are back with another round of comic book news, reviews, and conversations about faith! Hector makes a bold case for Doom: All in One as one of the best comics he's read in months, while CJ shares his thoughts on Batman #14, Wolverine in Paradise, and the colorful chaos of The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe. They also discuss the storytelling in Doom Patrol, the surprising commentary on technology in The Demon, and the spiritual implications of identity, purpose, and compassion in Deadman and Absolute Superman. Then, in another round of Let There Be Light, the guys assign Toy Story characters to the Green Lantern Emotional Spectrum! Is Buzz Lightyear the ultimate Green Lantern? Does Woody represent hope? And which toy deserves the Black Lantern ring? Grab your pull list, join the conversation, and let us know which comics you're reading this week!

CJ and Hector are back for another episode of The Pull List, breaking down their favorite new comics, standout artwork, memorable writing, and surprising moments of faith in superhero stories! This week, they're talking Gambit, X-Men, Godzilla, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy, Geiger, and the surprisingly spiritual adventures of Spider-Man, Hulk, and Daredevil. They also discuss some major comic book industry news, debate the latest developments in DC and Marvel, and share their thoughts on the Lanterns TV series. Then, in Let There Be Light, the guys take the crew of Firefly and assign them Green Lantern spectrum colors based on their personalities, motivations, and emotional strengths. Which Serenity crew member represents hope, rage, love, or fear? Grab your pull list and join the conversation!Comics Reviewed:Wonder Woman 2026 AnnualGodzilla Conquers the Multiverse #3Green Lantern #39Poison Ivy #48Sunder #1Gambit Gone #1Uncanny X-men #36Geiger Giant Size #25Hulk and Spiderman: Fire and Brimstone #2

CJ and Hector compare this week’s comics, from Absolute Cassandra Cain and Daredevil to World’s Finest, Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft, and Absolute Green Arrow. Then they debut Let There Be Light, a game where they match Seinfeld characters to the Green Lantern emotional spectrum. Who gets a ring, and can they find anyone in Seinfeld who represents compassion?

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? 

Hector and CJ host this episode of The Pull List Podcast, covering comic news, recent pulls, standout artwork and writing, spiritual themes in Spider-Man/Hulk: Fire and Brimstone, and a full bracket to determine the best unpowered superhero. The episode moves from Spider-Man, Detective Comics, Absolute Green Arrow, Tailspin, and The Last Driver into a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about Hulk seeking spiritual help before Batman, Nightwing, Black Widow, Cassandra Cain, Iron Man, and more battle their way through the unpowered superhero bracket. Along the way, Hector and CJ bring their usual mix of comics commentary, clean humor, faith discussion, and friendly arguments about what makes a character—and a comic—worth coming back to. 

Hector and CJ are back for Episode 130 of The Pull List Podcast, digging into comic news, casting chatter, strange crossover ideas, and the books that stood out—for better or worse—this week. They talk possible X-Men casting, dream comic crossovers, disappointing new #1s, Kingdom of Zod, Doom Quest, X-Men: Outback, Superman, and a Batman issue they both loved. Then the conversation shifts into spiritual content as CJ explores identity, grace, and relentless pursuit in Absolute Superman, while Hector highlights an unexpectedly powerful moment of prayer between Wolverine and Nightcrawler in Uncanny X-Men. Plus, they pitch ideas for the next Pull List bracket and share ways to connect with Love Thy Nerd and the wider geek community. 

Hector and CJ return for The Pull List season premiere to discuss summer comic reads, new releases, superhero news, standout artwork, memorable dialogue, and faith-inspired comic book moments.

CJ and Hector wrap up season 128 of The Pull List Podcast with a laid-back finale full of comic news, convention updates, current pull-list reactions, and summer recommendations. They talk Hector’s packed summer schedule, a possible new Bat-family butler, Marvel Cosmic Invasion DLC, confusing and compelling recent comics, Absolute Batman, Absolute Green Lantern, Inglorious X-Force, Daredevil, Iron Man, Bizarro Year One, and what comics, shows, and movies are worth checking out during the break. The episode also closes with updates on Hector’s new fantasy book, Faith and Fandom content, Next Gen Nerd’s Manga May, and Love Thy Nerd summer content. 

Hector and CJ are back on The Pull List for a giant-size comics episode packed with comic news, recent reads, spiritual content, and a full superhero TV bracket showdown. They kick things off with Strong Bad nostalgia, a mall comic-con story, and comic news covering Alex Ross, Adam Hughes, The Boys, Daredevil, My Adventures with Superman, Batman Beyond, fan-created Batman villains, and DC characters with “wasted potential.” Then they break down recent pulls including The Lost Daughter of Sparta, Ultimate Oz Universe, She-Spawn, Justice League Unlimited, If Destruction Be Our Lot, Inglourious X-Force, Batman, Redcoat, Swamp Thing, and Oddball’s Odyssey before debating superhero shows all the way to a final face-off.

CJ and Hector are back on The Pull List Podcast, where comics and faith meet, for a packed episode covering comic news, recent reads, standout pulls, and a few faith-connected reflections along the way. They discuss controversial creator comments, Batman retcons, Ghost Machine’s official guidebook, the new Daredevil #1, current Batman and Poison Ivy developments, Absolute Superman, Superboy Prime, Firestorm’s creation imagery, and even a few horror-comic caution flags. From thoughtful spiritual takeaways to chaotic comic-shop humor, this episode is a wide-ranging conversation for readers who love comics, character lore, and honest faith-informed reactions.