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| Major Spoilers Podcast #1162: Punch the Monkey | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:44:28 | |
What's the best starting anime for a non-anime person? Punch the monkey, but not THAT Punch the Monkey. Is DC KO gonna wrap up? And we pull a tarot card! https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!py7k!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fda1c6747-4d76-4822-a967-13ee8dc9f0ed_1500x1500.jpeg
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| Major Spoilers Podcast #1161: We're All Shining Stars | 25 Feb 2026 | 01:11:31 | |
In this issue of the Major Spoilers Podcast: Jujutsu Kaisen returns for Season 3, Scarlet Witch claims the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme, and Lara Croft dives into danger in Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts. Then we head back to Astro City for Shining Stars, exploring long-form superhero storytelling, legacy characters, and what makes Kurt Busiek's universe endure. Plus, a spirited discussion about why manga continues to outperform Western comics in today's market.
TOMB RAIDER: SACRED ARTIFACTS #2 In order to keep a dangerous and familiar relic out of the wrong hands, Lara Croft must travel to Italy and meet the mysterious, masked adversary who stole it from her. But when Lara enlists the aid of her old friend Carter Bell, his own request for help will lead her on a detour—one that will plunge her into the depths of the city of Paris! rating:4.5/5 Purchase via our Amazon affiliate link SORCERER SUPREME #3 Wanda Maximoff has been many things, a mother, an Avenger and the Scarlet Witch. But in the wake of Victor Von Doom's fall, Wanda has claimed a new title: Sorcerer Supreme of Earth. The Vishanti, unwilling to validate Wanda's claim, have anointed their own Sorcerer Supreme: Agatha Harkness. After a fiery battle with her former mentor, Wanda wakes up in Limbo where nothing is as it seems. But if she's going to escape, she must first defeat its ruler... Maddie Pryor! rating:3.5/5 Purchase via our Amazon affiliate link JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3 Ep 54 The third season of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime television series is based on the manga series Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami. An animated adaptation of the manga was originally announced in the 52nd issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump, which was published in November 2019. Following the conclusion of the second season, an unspecified anime sequel covering the "Culling Game" story arc from the manga was announced. In August 2025, it was announced that the sequel would be the series' third season, currently titled The Culling Game: Part 1 (死滅回游 前編, Shimetsu Kaiyū: Zenpen), which premiered with a one-hour special featuring the first two episodes of the season on January 9, 2026. Shōta Goshozono returns from the previous season to direct, with Hiroshi Seko and Yoshimasa Terui [ja] respectively returning as series composition writer and music composer. The season is adapting the manga's "Itadori's Extermination", "Perfect Preparation", and "Culling Game" story arcs. The plot follows the Jujutsu Sorcerers entering the Culling Game, with the main objective of fighting off Kenjaku and freeing Satoru Gojo from the Prison Realm. A compilation film of Shibuya Incident, which also featured the first two episodes of The Culling Game: Part 1, premiered in Japanese theaters on November 7, 2025 rating 4.5/5 https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!e_Ks!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2616aa84-2071-43b5-a49f-1fddf4c7a7e0_640x985.avif ASTRO CITY VOL. 8: Shining StarsWriter: Kurt Busiek Starring the adventures of Astro City's most popular heroes, collecting ASTRO CITY: SAMARITAN #1, ASTRO CITY: ASTRA #1-2, ASTRO CITY: SILVER AGENT #1-2 and ASTRO CITY: BEAUTIE #1. Astra Furst, a third-generation super hero of Astro City, is graduating from college. It's a time of friends and family, new opportunities, changing relationships - and danger! Featuring the First Family, the creatures of Monstro City, a new hero team and more on a graduation night nobody's ever going to forget! Also in this volume: at last, the full story of the Silver Agent's fateful journey through time is revealed - including his origin, his greatest battles and his ultimate fate. Plus, Samaritan has his annual dinner with the Infidel, and Beautie, the life-size super-powered fashion-doll member of Honor Guard, doesn't know who she is. Now, she's determined to get answers. Purchase via our Amazon affiliate link At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching requires significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep Major Spoilers strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today. If you know someone who loves comics, share this post and episode with them!
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| Critical Hit #813: Operation Wild Moon - Part 3 (LNRS01-E03) (AUDIO ONLY VERSION) | 19 Dec 2025 | 03:15:26 | |
In this installment of Critical Hit - A Major Spoilers Podcast: The party searches for the opening to Melvin's lair. Character sheets and battle map images for this episode are available at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers
Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site for more. | |||
| Munchkin Land #722: Endeavor: Deep Sea | 27 May 2025 | 00:14:53 | |
Dan Patriss is here to share the latest news from the board game world!
Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWSSDJ and KDJ were announced last week 2025 Spiel des Jahres 2025 Kennerspiel des Jahres Fresh off that KDJ nomination for Endeavor:Deep Sea, Burt Island games announced a KS will be coming soon for an expansion Endeavor Deep Sea:Uncharted Waters Arcane Wonders will release a "Duel" version of Aquatica called Aquatica Duellum, July '25 $45 After a recent KS success Leder Games announced they will release their 5th (?) expansion for Root called Root: The Homeland expansionin Q4 2025 (Possibly Gen Con copies and looks to be 50-60$) Atom Spotlight 2 more great people/channels I got to spend some quality time with in St. Louis in March at ATOM 25. Tabletop Bellhop -- Moe and his lovely wife Deanna have been doing this very insightful channel/podcast/reviews/demos for a long time Laura from Obsessed with Board Games is another one of those great fun follows on Instagram as she does a great job showing new board games and giving a unique insight into them. Digital BG News Dire Wolf digital has released an expansion pack for Clank! On Steam called Clank! Sunken treasures (8.99) CrowdfundingBattle Monsters: Godzilla x Kong Gamefound | |||
| Legion Clubhouse #93: EARTH WAR! | 04 Mar 2021 | 00:52:30 | |
| Top Five Out of Print Games | 04 Mar 2021 | 00:14:12 | |
| Major Spoilers Podcast #916: Star Trek/Doctor Who Assimilation 2 (squared that is) | 03 Mar 2021 | 01:11:44 | |
| Munchkin Land #357: Stardew Valley... the board game!? | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:19:45 | |
| Wayne's Comics Podcast #475: Interview with John Crowther | 28 Feb 2021 | 00:49:09 | |
| Critical Hit #591: Docking at Booster City (DFS01-E014) | 27 Feb 2021 | 00:49:38 | |
| Dueling Review: Usagi Yojimbo: Wanderers Road #4 | 26 Feb 2021 | 00:26:52 | |
| Top Five Board Games | 26 Feb 2021 | 00:57:13 | |
| Major Spoilers Podcast #915: Game Night | 24 Feb 2021 | 01:05:35 | |
| Munchkin Land #356: Star Lord is Coming | 23 Feb 2021 | 00:20:15 | |
| Legion Clubhouse #188: The Magic Wars | 23 May 2025 | 00:35:23 | |
The Magic Wars are in full swing, and that means a lot of death and dying, and everyone turns against magic!
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES V3 #61 The death of a Legionnaire as the Magic Wars continue! LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES V3 #62 Another hero falls, as a retired Legionnaire returns to the fold. | |||
| Wayne's Comics Podcast #474: Interview with Marvin Wynn | 21 Feb 2021 | 00:46:49 | |
| Critical Hit 590: Attack of the Red Belters (DFS01-E13) | 20 Feb 2021 | 01:28:40 | |
| Dueling Review: Young Hellboy: The Hidden Land #1 | 19 Feb 2021 | 00:24:45 | |
| Legion Clubhouse #92: The Duck Did It | 18 Feb 2021 | 00:52:22 | |
| Top Five Games to Play with a Deck of Cards | 18 Feb 2021 | 00:11:34 | |
| Major Spoilers Podcast #914: Superman Smashes the Klan | 17 Feb 2021 | 00:59:37 | |
| Wayne's Comics Podcast #473: Interviews with Mike Kennedy and Caleb Thusat | 14 Feb 2021 | 01:38:25 | |
| Critical Hit 589: Big 313 (DFS01-E12) | 13 Feb 2021 | 00:43:21 | |
| Top Five Comics to Read in the Dark (Part 1) | 12 Feb 2021 | 00:17:38 | |
| Dueling Review: Orcs #1 | 12 Feb 2021 | 00:26:47 | |
| Major Spoilers Podcast #1127: HUCK! | 21 May 2025 | 00:59:24 | |
We look back at the original Huck series from Mark Millar and Rafael Albuquerque this week on the Major Spoilers Podcast. We also review Family Force V from Skybound Comet, Archie is Mr. Justice #4 from Archie Comics, and The Pale Knight #1 from Mad Cave Studios.
STEPHEN Well, it is for Maise who, despite her protests, continues the family legacy of keeping the world safe, all while trying to get good grades, impress her crush, and balance extracurriculars. But growing up in this family means Maise must live up to the expectations of those she's destined to protect while not losing herself in the process. Matt Braly (Disney's Amphibia) and Ainsworth Lin team up for the YA graphic novel of the year full of action and charm in FAMILY FORCE V! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/435Zebx MATTHEW [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3H2HDJ7 RODRIGO [rating: 3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3Zp9NUO DISCUSSIONHUCK You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4jakvW8 CLOSE A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! | |||
| Major Spoilers Podcast #913: Service... The Secret Service | 10 Feb 2021 | 00:53:17 | |
| Wayne's Comics Podcast #472: Interview with Bernie Gonzalez | 07 Feb 2021 | 01:03:59 | |
| Critical Hit #588: PARTY TIME! Excellent...? (DF S01-E011) | 05 Feb 2021 | 01:08:10 | |
| Dueling Review: Warhammer 40000: Marneus Calgar #4 | 05 Feb 2021 | 00:39:03 | |
| Legion Clubhouse #91: Not the Last Issue of Karate Kid | 05 Feb 2021 | 00:50:48 | |
| Top Five Games to Watch in 2021 | 04 Feb 2021 | 00:10:46 | |
| Major Spoilers Podcast #912: Eight is Enough (Invincible Volume 2) | 03 Feb 2021 | 01:07:54 | |
| Munchkin Land #355: Sentinels of the Multiverse Definitive Edition | 02 Feb 2021 | 00:14:51 | |
| Wayne's Comics Podcast #471: Interviews with Jack Fitzsimmons and Jared Prestwidge | 31 Jan 2021 | 01:25:14 | |
| Critical Hit #587: The Finish Line (DF S01-E010) | 30 Jan 2021 | 00:49:27 | |
| Top Five Things That Make You Instantly Happy | 16 May 2025 | 00:18:40 | |
Sometimes it is the little things that bring great joy.
Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums. | |||
| Top Five Additional Fictional Characters We Would Have Tea (or Coffee) With | 29 Jan 2021 | 00:30:12 | |
| Dueling Review: Future State: Aquaman #1 | 29 Jan 2021 | 00:22:04 | |
| Major Spoilers Podcast #911: Doctor Strange Season One | 27 Jan 2021 | 00:58:18 | |
| Wayne's Comics Podcast #470: Interviews with Gerald J. Jones and Aron Pohara | 24 Jan 2021 | 01:34:06 | |
| Critical Hit #586: Stage Three: The Junkyard (DF S01-E009) | 23 Jan 2021 | 01:43:05 | |
| Legion Clubhouse #90: The One With An Apology | 22 Jan 2021 | 00:46:42 | |
| Dueling Review: Legion of Super-Heroes #12 | 22 Jan 2021 | 00:57:54 | |
| Top Five Games of 2020 | 22 Jan 2021 | 00:13:53 | |
| Major Spoilers Podcast #910: Wonder Woman 1984 | 20 Jan 2021 | 01:28:09 | |
| Munchkin Land #354: Origins Moves | 18 Jan 2021 | 00:15:51 | |
| Major Spoilers Podcast #1126: MORE TURTLES! | 14 May 2025 | 00:54:00 | |
We return to the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles viewed through the lens of IDW Publishing! We review Battle Beast #1 from Skybound Entertainment, and Amadeus Cho is 20 years old at Marvel Comics!
STEPHEN Superstars ROBERT KIRKMAN and RYAN OTTLEY present the most demanded INVINCIBLE story of all time, revealing the secret story of Battle Beast that's perfect for any long-time fan (no spoilers!) and new readers alike. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4iUQnOA MATTHEW You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/43fYBLk DISCUSSIONTEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE IDW COLLECTION VOLUME 2 The forces of good and evil marshal on multiple fronts. The Turtles have a new mission, but Shredder's ambitions could put an end to it before it even begins. Meanwhile, General Krang unveils his master plan, which puts the Turtles into direct confrontation with one of their mightiest enemies. Plus, delve into the history of the original founder of the Foot Clan! Collects issues #13–20 of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing series, the Casey Jones, April, Fugitoid, Krang, and Baxter Stockman Micro-Series issues, and the Secret History of the Foot Clan mini-series. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4miKOfV CLOSE Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! | |||
| Wayne's Comics Podcast #469: Interviews with Rob Stanley and Frank Martin | 17 Jan 2021 | 01:42:53 | |
| Critical Hit #585: Stage Two: The Rift Spires (DF S01-E008) | 16 Jan 2021 | 01:21:08 | |