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This week, Clayton and Paul dive into the landmark Amazing Spider-Man #1000. Marvel promised an issue that would "change Peter Parker’s life forever," but did it actually deliver?

We break down Joe Kelly and Pepe Larraz's lead story, "Ravaged," featuring Aunt May's health crisis, the secret biological son Cormac Craine, and his turn as the new memory-weaponizing villain, Ravage. Plus, they share their thoughts on the rest of the stories in this milestone anthology and how they stacked up.

Then, Paul unleashes his final, unfiltered rant on the conclusion of Al Ewing’s Venom run and Queen in Black. You won't want to miss this!

To wrap things up, the guys break down the latest Star Wars news and tease what’s coming next for BTPL this month—including their upcoming Clayface movie review, coverage of Absolute Batman #25, Charles Soule’s Venom launch, and a massive announcement at the end of October!

In this episode:

Amazing Spider-Man #1000 Breakdown: Examining Joe Kelly's lead story, the debut of Ravage (Cormac Craine), Aunt May’s stroke, and whether Marvel fulfilled its milestone promises.

Al Ewing’s Venom Finale: Paul gives his ultimate take on the conclusion of Ewing's saga and Queen in Black.

Star Wars News: Reacting to the newest headlines across the galaxy far, far away.

October BTPL Preview: Clayface theater plans, upcoming pull list highlights, and October's mystery announcement!

This hilarious episode is one you won't want to miss!

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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 Absolute Batman #24! Bruce Wayne takes the fight directly to Jonathan Crane in a brutal, fear-gas-fueled showdown that leaves Gotham shaken to its core. The guys unpack Batman’s vengeance, the grim fate of Absolute Scarecrow, and what this massive turning point means for the rest of the Absolute Universe.

We also break the Batman of Two Worlds. Which Batman is better - mainline or Absolute?

Then, the boys run through a massive stack of weekly pull reviews! Clayton breaks down Transformers #36, gives his thoughts on the newly released Optimus Prime: Awakening short film. He also dives into a very dark Absolute Superman #23. Meanwhile, Paul goes on another rant about the horrible state of Venom under Al Ewing as he reviews wQueen in Black #3 & #4, Venom #261, and Venom Unchained #2.

Finally, the guys close out the show analyzing the latest Marvel Cinematic rumors and encore scenes, dissecting what's next for Steve, Peggy, Loki, Bruce Banner and Hulk's abduction, TVA/X-Men incursions, and Doctor Doom’s terrifying new helmet!

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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 questions. From deep comic book philosophy to Transformers lore and iconic cinema, we leave no stone unturned while snapping together their latest builds.

Along the way, the boys pause the Q&A to pay heartfelt tributes to three iconic legends: voice giant Peter Cullen, national treasure Dolly Parton, and the incomparable Tim Curry.

Whether you're looking for profound comic recommendations or just want to hear the guys debate the ultimate Optimus Prime, this giant mailbag episode has something for every fan.

Questions answered in this episode include:

• Faith & Perseverance: Essential comic book recommendations dealing with personal doubt, spiritual struggles, and pushing through the dark.
• Legacy Characters & HBO's Lanterns: As new episodes drop weekly, what actually makes a legacy mantle work, and who are Paul and Clayton’s absolute favorite legacy heroes?
• Transformers Video Games: Is there any hope for a revival of high-caliber Transformers games like Fall of Cybertron?
• The Prime Standard: Which version stands as the single best iteration of Optimus Prime across all media?
• Favorite Transformers Movie: The top live-action or animated film picks and the exact reasons why.
• The Anatomy of Venom: What core ingredients make a truly great Venom comic story tick?
• Indy's Comic Return: The guys give their thoughts on Marvel's new Indiana Jones series by Jason Aaron and reveal whether it will get the Beyond the Pull List coverage treatment.
• And much, much more!