Beyond the Pull List
Before they ever hit record, Clayton (The Isaiah 43 Podcast) and Paul (Reel Takes) spent years talking comics behind the counter of a local comic shop. Beyond the Pull List is the continuation of that friendship. It’s basically just an excuse to laugh and hang out.
Join us as we laugh our way through the world of comics and movies, breaking down everything from Absolute Batman to Fish Police!
Pull up a chair, grab your Mountain Dew, and join the conversation as we go BEYOND THE PULL LIST.
Episodes
17 episodes
Is This The End of Absolute Scarecrow?
Has the Straw Man met his final harvest, or is Bruce Wayne trapped in his worst nightmare?This week on Beyond the Pull List, Paul and Clayton break down the explosive climax of Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta's "Straw Man" arc in Absolut...
"You Asked For This!" - Building Blokees Q&A
You asked for it, so grab your sodas, settle in, and buckle up for a mega-sized Q&A session!This week on Beyond the Pull List, Paul and Clayton are building Blokees model kits while tackling an enormous stack of your qu...
Retro Review: The Last Good Spider-Man Story?
What is the single most important comic book in our friendship?Welcome to the very first Beyond the Pull List Retro Review! Long ago, before podcasts, before life, before growing up, we were just two guys volunteering at our local comic ...
The Most Jaw-Dropping Absolute Batman Issue Yet!
Is Scott Snyder's Absolute Batman officially BACK on track?Paul is fresh off a full week of reading "Marvel slop," but Clayton is ready to balance out the scales with some exciting books! This week, the boys break down Absolute Batman #2...
It's a Brand New Day! - Spider-Man Brand New Day - SPOILER Review
This week on Beyond the Pull List, Paul and Clayton dive deep into the latest MCU blockbuster, Spider-Man: Brand New Day.Before jumping into full-on spoiler territory, we start off with a special (and very brief) guest appearance from C...
HUGE Announcements from San Diego Comic Con!
SDCC 2026 Breakdown: Big Comic Wins, MCU Fatigue, & Ewing Leaves Venom!SDCC 2026 is officially wrapped, and we’re breaking down all the news. The MCU panel didn't do much for us (even with Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider and Black Panth...
Is Absolute Batman Becoming Predictable?
Today on Beyond the Pull List, Paul and Clayton talk about Absolute Batman #22 and.... is this book becoming predictable? We also do a quick review on Transformers and Venom. And bmbs will be dropping with our surprising "Hot Takes"...
"They Met!" – The Absolute Batman Moment That Changes Everything
We are back!After a few weeks off (while Clayton was busy adjusting to life "being a dad"), the boys are finally back together! And holy cow, what a week it has been to make a return.Inside this episode:The Big Mo...
Did Scott Snyder Just Do THAT?!?
This week on Beyond the Pull List, we talk about how we actually met the legendary Scott Snyder! Not only did he record an exclusive intro for the show, but he also answered our burning question about the future of the Absolute Joker.On...
We FINALLY met Scott Snyder!
To celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2026, we’re doing something a little different. We’re currently stuck in a massive line at Comics Exchange. It is wrapped all the way around the building. The line is filled with fans just hoping to meet with Sc...
Marvel Just Venomized Superman and it's INSANE
This week on Beyond the Pull List, things get absolutely wild!We kick things off with our weekly pulls, which includes Clayton dropping Captain America, reacting to Superman #37, and Paul's continuing frustration with the Spider-man/Veno...
Is a Comic Crash Coming?
The comic industry is buzzing, but is it about to burst? This week on Beyond the Pull List, we’re diving into the heavy hitters and the hard truths facing our favorite hobby.Inside this episode:Absolute B...
What Is Going on With Al Ewing's Venom?
Is Marvel Editorial derailing Al Ewing’s Venom run?This week on Beyond the Pull List, Paul goes completely unchained to air out his frustrations with Marvel Editorial, Al Ewing’s direction on Venom, and how the end...
Are Superman & Spider-Man really...INVINCIBLE?
Join us today on Beyond the Pull List as Clayton's excitement for Superman, Spider-Man #1 starts to fade, what could this mean? Was the wait for this historic release worth it? Also, we break down the Spider-Man Brand New Day trailer, and what ...
Why are Fans Divided on Ultimate Spider-man?
Comic fans are deeply divided about Ultimate Spider-Man — and in this episode, we dig into why.Clayton and Paul sit down for a long-form comic discussion covering several of the biggest books on the stands right now, incl...
Ultimate Spider-Man vs. Absolute Batman – Who Got It Right?
In our first episode of Beyond the Pull List, we dive into Ultimate Spider-Man (2026) #24, then we shift gears to Absolute Batman #17 and Absolute Batman Annual #1. From story structure to character moments, we break down wh...