The Pull List Podcast

Episode 135 | Doctor Doom Steals the Show (Comic Book News & Reviews)

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!

Episode 134 | Ranking Firefly Characters by the Emotional Spectrum (Comic Book News & Reviews)

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 Annual Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse #3 Green Lantern #39 Poison Ivy #48 Sunder #1 Gambit Gone #1 Uncanny X-men #36 Geiger Giant Size #25 Hulk and Spiderman: Fire and Brimstone #2

Episode 133 | Can Any Seinfeld Character Represent Compassion? (Comic News & Reviews)

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?

Episode 132 | Power Rangers, Shame, and Second Chances (Comic Book News & Reviews)

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?

Episode 131 | Batman V. Everyone?: The Unpowered Superhero Bracket

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.

Episode 130 | X-Men Casting & Uncanny Faith (Comic Book News & Reviews)

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.

Episode 129 | Best Comics of the Summer (Season 14 Premiere)

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.

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Episode 138 | Bizarro is a Bad God (Comic Book News & Reviews)

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.

Episode 127 | The Pull List’s Giant-Size Annual Episode (Comic News & Reviews)

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.

Episode 126 | The Batman Retcons That Actually Worked (Comic News & Reviews)

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.

Episode 125 | Our Comic Treasures (Comic Book News & Reviews)

In this episode of The Pull List Podcast, CJ and Hector open up their personal comic treasure chests to share some of their favorite comics—the stories they’ve loved for years and think you should know about too. They also take a fun detour into comic-themed fast food nostalgia, talking about the best comics-based kids’ meal toys after seeing the new DC Comics toy lineup at Wendy’s. Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/pull-list/

Episode 124 | Spider-Man One Billion (Comic Book News & Reviews)

CJ and Hector are back with a packed episode of The Pull List Podcast covering some huge comic and comic movie headlines. They talk about Spider-Man: Brand New Day becoming the first trailer to hit 1 billion views, new MCU updates for Wonder Man and The Punisher, and the release of Superman/Spider-Man #1. They also share tips for getting started with comic collecting, plus their latest pulls and spiritual moments in comics.

Episode 123 | The Green Superhero Draft (Comic Book Reviews)

In this episode of The Pull List, Hector and CJ welcome Radio Matt for a St. Patrick’s Day-inspired Green Superhero Draft. Before the draft, they talk through their latest comic pulls and share some of the spiritual content that resonated with them this week. It’s a fun mix of comic book conversation, favorite characters, and meaningful faith reflections—all with the nerdy charm and thoughtful perspective listeners have come to expect from the show.

Episode 122 | Bible Verses that Reflect Our Comic Book Heroes (Comic Book Reviews)

Hector and CJ take on a truly scientific challenge: matching superheroes to their Biblical “life verse”—and they’re declaring their list non-negotiable (no debates, no appeals, no comment section court cases). They also talk about characters who deserve to be written better and review their latest pulls. Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/pull-list/

Episode 121 | Iconic Comic Books Couples Bracket (Comic Book Reviews)

On this episode of The Pull List, Hector & CJ recap their latest comic book pulls and hit the biggest industry news of the week. Then they build an iconic comic book couples bracket and debate every matchup to decide the greatest comic couple of all time—complete with bold takes and a few unexpected upsets. Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/pull-list/

Episode 120 | Kal-El Tempted in the Wilderness? (Comic Book Reviews)

Season 13 of The Pull List Podcast kicks off with hosts Hector Miray and CJ Burroughs diving into comic book news, recommendations, and the spiritual themes woven throughout the medium. This premiere episode covers excitement for Invincible Season 4 and the Lore Olympus animated series, along with thoughts on current Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman storylines. The conversation also highlights faith-driven themes found in comics like Kingdom Come and X-Men, before closing with reflections on current pull lists and future reads. Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/pull-list/

Episode 119 | Author Immortal

Hector and guest host Todd Turner share their latest comic pulls and talk through current comic industry news and rumors. They also touch on the unusual Halloween incident involving a man arrested while handing out comics, along with plenty of other updates from around the community. Hosted by: Chris & Hector Guest Host: Todd Turner Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/pull-list/

Episode 118 | The Cancellation of Red Hood

Hector Miray welcomes back Todd Turner for another episode of The Pull List! They break down the latest comic industry news — from Batman #1’s huge success to Red Hood’s cancellation — plus dive into Marvel Zombies and share their latest comic book pulls, including some with strong spiritual themes. Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/pull-list/

Episode 117 | The Last Son & First Family of Summer

The Summer comic book movie season was HUGE—now Hector Miray and guest host Todd Turner break it all down! From the latest on-screen blockbusters to fresh industry updates, plus their top comic book pulls from recent months, this episode of The Pull List Podcast is packed with everything comic fans love. Don’t miss Hector and Todd as they share what stood out, what surprised them, and which comics are absolutely worth adding to your pull list. Wonder Woman #21 Cheetah & Cheshire Rob the Justice League #1 One World Under Doom #6 The Uncanny X-Men #18 Arcana Royale #4 Marvel All-in-One: The Thing vs. The Marvel Universe #1 Uncle Scrooge: Earth’s Mightiest Duck #1 Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #1 Detective Comics #1100 Absolute Superman #7 Post Malone’s Big Rig #2 World’s Finest #40

Episode 116 | Diamond Comic Distributors in a Fine Mess

In this episode of The Pull List Podcast, Chris and Hector dive into the wildest updates yet in the Diamond Comic Distributors bankruptcy saga—including a sale that may have fallen through due to alleged fraud! Don’t miss their breakdown of the latest comic industry drama, plus their top pull picks and #1s worth adding to your list this week.