Are Women In Marvel & DC Films Second Class Heroes? | The Comics Pals Episode 53

On this episode of The Comics Pals, the Pals as they talk about the latest news in the comics industry, including Zachary Levi being cast as Shazam, the possibility of a Deathstroke film, DC's announcement of a $30 hardcover edition of Action Comics #1000, and much more! They also take a look at how women in superhero films have been treated historically, and look towards the future of female led superhero films now that the success of Wonder Woman has opened the floodgates. PLUS: CALE IS BACK BABY! Buy or Sell Pals Pulls: Cale - Archie #25, Sherlock Frakenstein & the Legion of Evil #1 Pete - Paper Girls #17, The Walking Dead #173 Phil - Batman The Devastator #1 Sean - Batman #34, Captain America #695 News: Zachary Levi Is Shazam: http://comicbook.com/…/shazam-movie-cast-zachary-levi-dc-c…/ Release Window For Shazam Revealed: http://comicbook.com/…/shazam-director-release-date-david-…/ Deathstroke Movie Being Written: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/…/deathstroke-movie-works-… Key Piece of Wonder Woman's BvS Origin Retconned: https://www.cbr.com/wonder-woman-movie-retcon/ Action Comics #1000 to Have Two Versions: https://www.bleedingcool.com/…/action-comics-1000-30-168-p…/ Doomsday Clock Movie Theater Trailer: https://www.newsarama.com/37107-coming-soon-to-a-theater-ne… Kevin Feige Talks Female Thor In MCU: http://comicbook.com/…/23/female-thor-mcu-kevin-feige-movie/ 'Logan' Director James Mangold Writing X-23 Film: https://www.cbr.com/wonder-woman-x-23-film/… Captain Marvel Officially In 'Avengers 4': https://nerdist.com/captain-marvel-avengers-4/ Ben Mendolsohn Rumored to Play Villain Role In 'Captain Marvel' Film: http://variety.com/…/ben-mendelsohn-captain-marvel-villain…/ Main Topic: Is the future bright for female characters in superhero films? Superhero films have taken over the movie industry, bringing in billions of dollars per year and pleasing fans worldwide. These movies have come under fire for a number of things, however, and one of the key points of criticism has been the lack of female characters who play a pivotal role in these films, and a lack of depth for the ones that do. The Pals take a look at how female characters have fared over the years, how 2017 changed the game for women in these films, and whether or not the future is bright for comic book movies starring women. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/woeismarco_ Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop