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New mechs have arrived, and the players outfit their systems. Then, the team learns about their next mission—Operation Foreboding Tomorrow!

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Marvel goes horror with the new Midnight Universe, Rockford Files gets a reboot, White Boat #3 and Catacombs of Torment #11 bring the scares, and then we head to Oz for a surprisingly rich discussion of Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands.

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Writer: Scott Snyder Artist: Francesco Francavilla Publisher: DSTLRY Cover Price: $8.99 Release Date: May 18, 2026

After learning the dark secrets of the mysterious island, Lee is left to decide if he wants to join these cosmic cultists or make a break for freedom. But when he's unwilling to leave his metamorphic monster of a brother behind, he will make a fateful decision that might save their necks but doom the entire planet!

WHITE BOAT reunites Scott Snyder, the visionary writer who redefined comic book dread with Wytches and introduced Batman into a terrifying, cerebral era reunites with modern noir master Francesco Francavilla for a white-knuckle descent into Lovecraftian maritime madness!

Writer: Dustin Weaver, Matt Bors, Liam Johnson Artist: Dustin Weaver, Arjuna Susini Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: May 20, 2026

OH NO? OH YES! IT'S A SINEW-SNAPPING EC ORIGIN SPECTACULAR! EC's very own Mistress of Malice, the Tormentor, finally takes center stage to reveal her hopes ("to see your bone marrow!"), dreams ("slathering you in scalding oil!"), and aspirations ("finding excruciating new ways of using the ball peen hammer!") in this VERY SPECIAL and EXTRA BLOODY tale of who she is and how she came to be!

Join us for an "all-scar" celebration of Her Royal Majesty of Pain as modern EC Comics master Dustin Weaver (Avengers, Paklis) dons his bloody red pen to write and illustrate this magnificently malignant chapter in Horror Host history! Plus: More new torturous tales from the depths of the Tormentor's catacomb await, courtesy of fiendishly minded creators Matt Bors (The Toxic Avenger), Liam Johnson (Armitage), Arjuna Susini (Lamentation), and more!

Don't miss our most devilish ish yet—or she'll leave you for last!

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Writer: Cullen Bunn, Larry King Artist: Mike Deodato, Jr. Publisher: AWA Studios

In this captivating graphic novel, you'll meet Tip who embarks on a transformative journey through the Lands of Oz, uncovering the truth about his origins and the magic within him. During his wild adventure, he encounters familiar faces — like Dorothy and the Tin Woodman — and meets new characters, like Hungry Tiger and H.M. Wogglebug, T.E., as he ventures through wonderous places like Fiddlestick Forest and Gillikin Country.

Through thrilling twists and unexpected turns, Tip unravels the mystery of his birth and discovers his true identity and destiny. Steeped in rich lore and imaginative storytelling, this Oz adventure is firmly rooted in Baum's OZ canon, blending nostalgia with fresh perspectives for fantasy lovers and longtime Oz fans alike.

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We talk Sentinels of the Multiverse, chat with Bill Schweigart about his new book, Dirty 20,a and answer your questions about Lancer and Moon Generation in this week's episode.

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In this installment of Critical Hit - A Major Spoilers Podcast: The players discuss what they liked and did not like about the Monster Wrangler RPG system.

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Pull out the laserdiscs and the old VHS tapes as we take a look at weird movies on this week's Top Five.

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We finish up our look at manga titles with One Punch Man, and guest Scott Johnson! We review A Town Called Terror #1, Radio Spaceman #2, and Clear #1. We also have a few thoughts about upcoming television shows.

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STEPHEN
A TOWN CALLED TERROR #1
Writer: Steve Niles
Artist: Szymon Kudranski
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: April 13, 2022
'A MESSAGE FROM HOME,' Part One-Henry West is brutally kidnapped in the middle of the night while his wife Julie watches, terrified. Henry awakens to the reality of his whereabouts, but Julie, with no evidence of the phantom crime, is unable to get help to search for him. A new series from the minds of cutting-edge horror creators STEVE NILES (30 Days of Night) and SZYMON KUDRANSKI (SPAWN, Punisher).
[rating:3.5/5]
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MATTHEW
RADIO SPACEMAN #2
Writer: Mike Mignola
Artist: Greg HInkel
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: April 13, 2022
The horrors at the mysterious temple escalate as Gargooom makes his presence known! Radio Spaceman and the formerly captured doctor attempt to make their escape, but an unexpected third party has emerged from the wreckage of the crash that began their adventure.
[rating:4/5]
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SCOTT
CLEAR #1
Writer: Scott Snyder
Artist: Francis Manapul
Publisher: Comixology Originals
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 21, 2021 (digital)
A sci-fi mystery thrill-ride into a strange dystopian future, where a neurological internet connection is transforming reality.
[rating: 3.5/5]
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ONE PUNCH MAN
Writer: ONE
Artist: Yusuke Murata
Publisher: VIZ Media
Cover Price: $6.29
Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem—he just can’t seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on!

Every time a promising villain appears, Saitama beats the snot out of ’em with one punch! Can he finally find an opponent who can go toe-to-toe with him and give his life some meaning? Or is he doomed to a life of superpowered boredom?
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This week, Dan returns to share his top five games by designer Uwe Rosenberg.

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This week in Episode 531, Alek Shrader from Carmen: The Graphic Novel on Kickstarter is Wayne’s guest!

Alek is a tenor and director working with the Arizona Opera to bring this popular classic opera to the comics page! He has several excellent creators working with him on Carmen, including P. Craig Russell, Aneke, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and their Kickstarter, which you can support here, is doing very well but would appreciate your backing! This epic 90-page hardcover graphic novel (8 ¾ x 11 ⅝) features a stunning cover illustrated and colored by Aneke. We talk about comics and music as well as how they often go together, how this project came to be, and comics in general! After you listen to our engaging conversation, be sure to get to the link above so you can support this dynamic comic before the project concludes on Thursday, April 28, at 11:59 p.m. EDT! Don’t miss it!

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This week on Critical Hit, a Major Spoilers Real Play Podcast: We've had a chance to play a full trade paperback of the Sentinel Comics RPG system, now we share our thoughts and final verdict on this game system.

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In this very special installment of the Legion Clubhouse: We learn of the many loves of Wildfire.

In the city of Metropolis, in the 30th Century, there exists one of the most amazing clubs of all time! Its members are teen-aged youths, each possessing a special super-power! The club members have vowed to use their fantastic power to battle crime... This rocket-shaped building is the Legion Clubhouse!

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #283
"The Startling Secret of Wildfire!"
January 1982
w: Roy Thomas
a: Howard Bender

New Legionnaires and an established hero's origins!

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #284
"The Soul-Thief From The Stars"
February 1982
w: Paul Levitz
a: Pat Broderick

A Legionnaire has surgery and evil waits in the wings!