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The comic distribution industry is in trouble thanks to supply chain issues, and James Thacher is here to break it down for us. We also review Star Trek: Lower Decks, Dark Ages #1, and Avengers Annual #1 from Marvel Comics! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) NEWS https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/magic-the-gathering-netflix-animated-series-brandon-routh-1235047304/ https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/49141/source-point-adapt-asmodee-games-comics https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-blames-pandemic-for-delays-and-shortages/ REVIEWS STEPHEN DARK AGES #1 Writer: Tom Taylor Artist: Iban Coello Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: September 01, 2021 This is what the Watcher has been watching for! • A danger older than the Earth threatens everything. For once, the heroes who have saved the planet so many times are almost powerless in the face of it. • X-Men and Avengers assemble. Spider-People and Fantastic Four come together. Heroes for Hire fight alongside Champions. • None of it will be enough. • The lights are about to go out. • The world outside our window…is about to end. [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link (comixology.sjv.io/b3mgz6) MATTHEW AVENGERS ANNUAL #1 Writer: Jed Mackay Artist: Travel Foreman/Juan Ferreyra Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: August 25, 2021 The last secret of the Infinity Stones and Infinity Stone-Bearers is revealed here. Meet the new character who beats Captain America and Iron Man within an inch of their lives. What saves them? This character’s other desires.ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: The conclusion of Infinite Fury! [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link (comixology.sjv.io/BX2dnW) ASHLEY STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS s2e3 WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE TOM PARIS Writer: M. Willis Starring: Tawney Newsom, Jack Quaid, Eugene Cordero Network: Paramount+ Release Date: Aug 26, 2021 Assigned a special task by Dr. T’Ana, Tendi enlists Mariner for help. On the U.S.S. Cerritos, Rutherford is consumed by a bridge crew mystery. [rating: 5/5] CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com 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!

Dan is here with the latest news, including two gaming companies that have shut down - and still have products to fulfill! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Covid seemingly claims 2 more board  game companies this summer as we have seen both TMG (Tasty Minstrel Games ) and IDW Games reportedly cease operations. Pair of news from Renegade Game studios Renegade announced 3 new RPGs they will be producing with their new Essence20 Role Playing system. GI Joe, Transformers and Power Rangers via Forbes Renegade also announced some new expansions for the Power Rangers Game which should all be out in October Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid - Rangers United $65.00 Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid - Dino Thunder Pack $45.00 The Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid - Ranger Allies Pack #2 $45.00 Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid - Villain Pack #4: $45.00 Steam Forged Games has Announced some dates and prices for the Horion Zero Dawn Expansions coming out. The Sacred Land Expansion — September $70  This set includes new characters, enemies, encounter tiles, and cards for use with the game. The Thunderjaw Expansion in October $59.95. The Stormbird Expansion, — November $59.95. Funko is expanding it “Something Wild!” card game universe in late Q3 with 5 new sets. ($ 7-8 each) Set and what figure it’s coming with Star Wars The Mandalorian –> Grogu Star Wars Original Trilogy –> Darth Vader Marvel Infinity Saga –>Iron Man Five Nights at Freddy’s –>Rockstar Freddy Peppermint Lane –> Santa Claus Kickstarter Tantrum House Season 8 Black Rose Wars:Rebirth Arydia:The Paths we Dare Tread Arcane Arena * Eleven — Coming soon to Game Found

The plan comes together perfectly on this installment of Critical Hit, a Major Spoilers Real Play Podcast! Ha! I’m kidding, the plan goes to poo pretty quickly - it is, after all, us… Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Critical Hit continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) 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.

The Legion heads to the Big Top to solve a murder mystery. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron. It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) [caption id=“attachment_639278” align=“alignright” width=“227”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #260 “Come To The Circus… And DIE!” February 1980 w: Gerry Conway a: Joe Staton Murder… at the circus! [caption id=“attachment_639279” align=“alignright” width=“233”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #261 “Space Circus Of Death!” March 1980 w: Gerry Conway a: Ric Estrada The Legionnaires find a killer in order to stop an interstellar war?

This week, Dan runs down some of the best app assisted games, you can find! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure The Top Five Podcast continues far into the future!< Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) 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.

You will believe a man can fly, when two nerds review Superman ’78 #1 from DC Comics. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Dueling Reviews continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) [caption id=“attachment_638416” align=“alignright” width=“228”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] SUPERMAN ’78 #1 Writer: Robert Venditti Artist: Wilfredo Torres Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: August 24, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 Fly into director Richard Donner’s Superman once more in Superman ’78! Written by Robert Venditti (Superman: Man of Tomorrow) and drawn by Wilfredo Torres (Batman ’66), Superman ’78 tells a brand-new adventure in the world of the beloved film. A bright, shining day in Metropolis is interrupted by a mysterious drone that crash-lands in the city and starts wreaking havoc. This looks like a job for Superman! But where did the metallic menace come from, what is its purpose, and who is Brainiac?

Let’s travel the world with Mandrake the Magician and his faithful sidekick Lothar in this week’s Major Spoilers Podcast! We talk Ironheart, and Zombicide, and we review Spider-Man: Life Story Annual #1 from Marvel Comics, The Blue Flame from Vault Comics, and discuss the latest episode of Titans on HBOMax. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) NEWS https://variety.com/2021/film/news/ironheart-black-panther-wakanda-forever-1235045088/ https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/armor-wars-disney-plus-series-don-cheadle-yassir-lester-head-writer-1235045820/ https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/49070/asmodee-will-release-zombicide-chronicles-the-roleplaying-game REVIEWS STEPHEN SPIDER-MAN: LIFE STORY ANNUAL #1 Writer: Chip Zdarsky Artist: Mark Bagley Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: August 25, 2021 SPIDER-MAN. He’s a threat. He’s a menace. And J. JONAH JAMESON will do whatever it takes to make the world see it! But in this companion piece to last year’s hit miniseries SPIDER-MAN: LIFE STORY, will the decades of his obsession bear fruit for Jonah…or be his destruction? [rating:4.5/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link (comixology.sjv.io/vnZP3W) MATTHEW THE BLUE FLAME #4 Writer: Christopher Cantwell Artist: Kurt Michael Russell Publisher: Vault Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: August 25, 2021 Sam spirals deeper into darkness while the Blue Flame chooses to finally face the tragedy of his life on Earth. It remains to be seen if either of them will ever recover, and if they can still be heroes. As they grapple with their identities, Sam searches his soul and seeks relief in the arms of someone who may in fact be an adversary, while the Flame finds an ally in someone he thought was working against him. [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link (comixology.sjv.io/LPZZjL) ASHLEY TITANS S3E04 Writer: Stephanie Coggins Starring: Brendan Thwaites, Anna Diop, Curran Walters Streaming Service: HBO Max Release Date: August 19, 2021 In the aftermath of Hank’s death, Dawn leaves the Titans. Crane is removed from Arkham after Jason orders his assassination, but Dick abducts him during his transfer to a new prison. Taking Crane to the cabin where he trained, Dick reveals that he knows Crane manipulated Jason into becoming Red Hood. Dick, recognizing that Jason will attempt to rescue Crane, lures him to the cabin for a confrontation. A fight ensues that ends with Jason and Crane’s escape. Meanwhile, Kory’s visions lead Gar and her to a government facility holding Blackfire in custody. Unable to abandon her sister, Kory frees Blackfire, who accompanies her back to Wayne Manor. [rating: 4/5]  DISCUSSION MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN: THE HIDDEN KINGDOM MURDERERS Writer: Lee Falk Artist: Phil Davis Publisher: Titan Comics Release Date: January 1, 2012 Mandrake is a master of hypnosis, whose ability causes his opponents to encounter wild illusions, giving the heroes the upper hand in a fight. His enemies cover a broad spectrum, including gangsters, mad scientists, alien creatures, and characters from other adventures. His greatest ally is Lothar, “Prince of the Seven Nations” who gave up his crown to join Mandrake in his globe-trotting adventures. They are accompanied by the beautiful Narda, princess of a European nation and Mandrake’s romantic interest. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com 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!

After a week off for this podcast, it’s time to welcome Tom Pinchuk, creator/writer for Remember Andy Xenon? In Episode 499, we talk about his zoop.gg crowdfunding project, which you can support at this link. Here’s how the book is described: “He was a boy adventurer… until he lost his powers and had to grow up real fast. Now, Andy wants an answer - what went wrong?”  I talk with Tom about where this 48-page one-shot came from, how unique the perspective is (focusing on a superhero AFTER his glory days), and what we might expect from him in the future! Again, let me point out that I recently had extensive dental surgery, so I sound a little odd when I say certain letters! However, don’t hold that again Tom, who has a lot of great things to say! I’ve already pledged my support, so I strongly encourage you to do the same today!

New game, who dis? Will a collection of cartel members be able to pull of the heist of the week? You can listen to next week’s show when you become a Silver Patron! Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Critical Hit continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) 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.

Everyone is Kang the Conqueror! Everyone. You, Me, Nathaniel  Richards… or maybe not. Let’s figure out what is going on in this week’s review of Kang the Conqueror #1 from Marvel Comics. < Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Dueling Reviews continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) [caption id=“attachment_638024” align=“alignright” width=“231”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] KANG THE CONQUEROR #1 (OF 5) Writers: Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing Artist: Carlos Magno (CA) Mike Del Mundo Rated T+ In Shops: Aug 18, 2021 SRP: $4.99 THE ORIGIN OF KANG! The man called Kang the Conqueror has been a pharaoh, a villain, a warlord of the space ways and even, on rare occasions, a hero. Across all timelines, one fact seemed absolute: Time means nothing to Kang the Conqueror. But the truth is more complex. Kang is caught in an endless cycle of creation and destruction dictated by time and previously unseen by any but the Conqueror himself. A cycle that could finally explain the enigma that is Kang. And a cycle that begins and ends with an old and broken Kang sending his younger self down a dark path…

It is Back to School time! For those heading back to the halls of knowledge, this week we present the top five items you need to have for the Fall. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure The Top Five Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) 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.

This week, we take a look at The Black Mage Volume 1, dish the dirt on Avatar: The Last Airbender casting, and the live action adaptation of My Hero Academia finds a director! We review Eat the Rich #1 from BOOM! Studios, Radiant Black #7 from Image Comics, and Norse Mythology II #3 from Dark Horse Comics. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) NEWS https://variety.com/2021/film/news/my-hero-academia-director-live-action-1235041442/ https://variety.com/2021/film/news/venom-let-there-be-carnage-release-date-change-1235037720/ https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/avatar-the-last-airbender-netflix-live-action-series-cast-1235040170/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eaglemoss/transformers-gen-1-chess-set REVIEWS STEPHEN EAT THE RICH #1 Writer: Sarah Gailey Artist: Pius Bak Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: August 18, 2021 Welcome to Crestfall Bluffs! With law school and her whole life ahead of her, Joey plans to spend the summer with her boyfriend Astor in his seemingly perfect hometown. It’s a chance to finally meet his family and childhood friends, all while enjoying a vacation where every need is attended to. But beneath the affluent perfection lies a dark, deadly rot… will Joey discover the truth before it’s too late, and even if she does, can she survive to tell the tale? [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link (comixology.sjv.io/vn4LeA) MATTHEW RADIANT BLACK #7 Writer: Kyle Higgins Artist: Marcelo Costa Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: August 18, 2021 Picking up from the shocking ending of issue five, Radiant Black’s life just got a whole lot more complicated. Pursued by a new enemy and not sure who to trust, will our hero escape with his life? Or is this the beginning of the end for RADIANT BLACK? [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link (comixology.sjv.io/4erk61) RODRIGO NORSE MYTHOLOGY II #3 Writer: Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell Artist: Mark Buckingham Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: August 25, 2021 Thor and Loki stumble upon sleeping giant who takes them on a journey to the giant king who gives them a bizarre challenge to participate in. [rating: 4/5] You can purhcase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link (comixology.sjv.io/NKQdAO) DISCUSSION THE BLACK MAGE Writer: Daniel Barnes Artist: DJ Kirkland Publisher: Oni Press Release Date: October 29, 2019 When St. Ivory Academy, a historically white wizarding school, opens its doors to its first-ever black student, everyone believes that the wizarding community is finally taking its first crucial steps toward inclusivity. Or is it? When Tom Token, the beneficiary of the school’s “Magical Minority Initiative,” begins uncovering weird clues and receiving creepy texts on his phone, he and his friend, Lindsay, stumble into a conspiracy that dates all the way back to the American Civil War, and could cost Tom his very soul. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com 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!

There are a trio of announcements from Capstone and more in this week’s gaming roundup. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS * A Trio of announcements by Capstone to start us off! Maracaibo:The Uprising  An Expansion to one of my favorite games of the last few years. December and seen Preorders for $38-$40 Boon Lake  Nov/Q4 $60 Corrosion  Nov/Q4 $60 Asmodee to release Star Clicker  in Sept $40 Rio Grande will release Art Decko  in Oct $45 (formerly called Promenade) Pegasus Spiel also with a pair of releases announced this week Fire and Stone Q4 $40 And Sequel to Mico-Macro — MicroMacro:Crime City- Full House Q4 $30 Zygomatic is getting into the “werewolf” style games but this time with the Disney Theme Gathering of the Wicked is coming  in October 25th Century Games will release On the Rocks  later this month $50 Kickstarter Wicked and Wise Flamecraft Dragonbond:Lords of Vaala 6 Game Route 66 Collection by Eagle Games Mixology Excavation Earth:It Belongs in a Museum!

379: MAILBAG: Essential Elements for a Green Lantern Story

This is the one where the Legion of Super-Heroes gets rid of Superboy… for good. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron. It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! * Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) [caption id=“attachment_637087” align=“alignright” width=“233”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #258 “The Mind-Attack of the Psycho-Warrior!” December 1979 w:Gerry Conway a: Joe Staton Can even a hero face their worst nightmares? Also: Don’t at us… Stephen was correct on CMYK printing history http://axiomdesigns.com/history-cmyk-colour-model.html#:~:text=In%201906%2C%20the%20Eagle%20Printing,)%2C%20hence%20the%20name%20CMYK. [caption id=“attachment_637088” align=“alignright” width=“228”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #259 “Psycho War!” January 1980 w: Gerry Conway a: Joe Staton Superboy learns a terrible secret that makes him leave the Legion!