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We rarely celebrate milestones episodes of our podcasts, but this week, we take some time to look back - and forward - on where we have come, and what we are excited to see next. Plus, hear where it all began! 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)

The art on board games ranges from mediocre to out of this world fantastic. All of that art has to be created by someone, and in this episode of Top Five, Dan Patriss takes a look at his Top Five Board Game Artists. strong>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.

One time, at band camp, we sat down to read some comics, play some games, and talk about pop culture. This week, we take a look at This One Summer 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) NEWShttps://deadline.com/2021/06/tom-spezialy-overall-deal-amazon-studios-silk-marvel-series-showrunner-spinderman-spinoff-1234777807/ https://variety.com/2021/film/news/saban-films-archstone-the-hyperions-cary-elwes-1235001115/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/coca-cola-to-sponsor-free-comic-book-day-for-2021/ https://variety.com/2021/film/news/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-anthony-ramos-1235002707/ REVIEWS STEPHEN SPAWN’S UNIVERSE #1 Writer: Todd McFarlane Artist: Jim Cheung, Todd McFarlane, Stephen Segovia, Marcio Takara Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: June 23, 2021 IT’S HERE: THE OFFICIAL INTRODUCTION TO THE LONG-AWAITED SPAWN’S UNIVERSE! With this one-shot…the world of SPAWN changes forever! New heroes. New villains, and more importantly, new titles coming to a comic shop near you. Join this list of artists as we unveil a historic moment in the mythology of SPAWN’S UNIVERSE: [rating:3.5/5] MATTHEW INFINITE FRONTIER #1 Writer: Joshua Williamson Artist: Xermanico Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: June 22, 2021 Alan Scott, the Green Lantern from the Justice Society of America, has noticed some of his allies are still missing in action and he’s determined to find them. There are others, though, who would rather remain hidden than explain themselves, like Roy Harper, a.k.a. Arsenal, a man who should be dead but now is not. Plus, what does all this mean for the DCU’s place in the Multiverse? On opposite sides of a dimensional divide, both Barry Allen and President Superman ponder this question. Not to mention the Darkseid of it all! Or a team of Multiversal heroes called Justice Incarnate! [rating:4.5/5] RODRIGO GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Designer: Daisuke Ishiwatari Publisher: Arc System Works, Bandai Namco, Entertainment Europe, Sega Cover Price: 59.99 (Deluxe edition available) Release Date: June 11, 2021 Guilty Gear Strive is a fighting video game developed and published by Arc System Works. It is the seventh mainline installment of the Guilty Gear series, and the 25th overall. The game was released worldwide on June 11, 2021 [rating: 4.5/5] ASHLEY LUCA Director: Enrico Casarosa Studio: Disney Pixar Platform: Disney+ Release Date: June 18, 2021 Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, the original animated feature is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: he is a sea monster from another world just below the water’s surface. [rating: 3/5] DISCUSSION THIS ONE SUMMER Writer: Mariko Tamaki Artist: Jillian Tamaki Publisher: Groundwood Books Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It’s their getaway, their refuge. Rosie’s friend Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she never had. But this summer is different. Rose’s mom and dad won’t stop fighting, and when Rose and Windy seek a distraction from the drama, they find themselves with a whole new set of problems. One of the local teens - just a couple of years older than Rose and Windy - is caught up in something bad… Something life threatening. 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!

371: Comic Book Inker Secrets with John Livesay

This week’s episode features the return of Mark Darden from Guano Guy, a great book that comics fans will especially enjoy! Mark has a new Kickstarter project taking place right now, and this one is for Guano Guy #4 plus all 7 other Guano Guy comics! He describes the series this way: “Guano Guy is a snarky comedy superhero comic in the vein of THE TICK and GROO, plus shows like VENTURE BROS. and RICK & MORTY!” We delve into the various characters in the series including the hero himself and his supporting cast, and we discuss comics numbering and other fan topics the book pokes fun at! Don’t wait to support this great title—do it as soon as you finish listening to this episode!

In this installment of Critical Hit, a Major Spoilers Real Play RPG Podcast: The crew comes face to face with a familiar face. Character sheets for characters at level 4 are available at 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.

Supergirl. Not the girl of today, but the Woman of Tomorrow. This week, we take a look at Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1 because YOU demanded it! 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_628693” align=“alignright” width=“228”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1 written by Tom King art by Bilquis Evely cover by Bilquis Evely card stock variant cover by Gary frank blank variant cover ON SALE 6/15/2021 $4.99 US | 32 PAGES | 1 (OF 8) | FC | DC Kara Zor-El has seen some epic adventures over the years, but finds her life without meaning or purpose. Here she is, a young woman who saw her planet destroyed and was sent to Earth to protect a baby cousin who ended up not needing her. What was it all for? Wherever she goes, people only see her through the lens of Superman’s fame. Just when Supergirl thinks she’s had enough, everything changes. An alien girl seeks her out for a vicious mission. Her world has been destroyed, and the bad guys responsible are still out there. She wants revenge, and if Supergirl doesn’t help her, she’ll do it herself, whatever the cost. Now a Kryptonian, a dog, and an angry, heartbroken child head out into space on a journey that will shake them to their very core.

It’s hot!  This week, we look at the top five ways to beat the heat this summer. Subscribe to the Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed 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.

Fantasy Flight Games has a new Cthulhu game on pre-order, Marvel’s Battleworld gets the Funko treatment, and what is Richard Garfield up to now? Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed 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 FFG This week finished their week or so long teasing of a new grand game. And that game is called Unfathomable. As they described it, it’s BSG in the Chtulu universe.  Release in September and $80 Funko Games will release Marvel Battleworld: Treachery at Twilight, the second series for its Marvel Battleworld game line. In June but battle balls in August The Marvel Battlworld: Treachery at Twilight Battle Ball will retail for $8.99 August. The Marvel Battleworld: Treachery at Twilight Mega Pack features four starter heroes $20 June 20. The Marvel Battleworld: Treachery at Twilight Premium Pieces Pack $7.99 June 20. The Marvel Battleworld: Treachery at Twilight Storage Case stores more than 50 Heroes and their respective Hero Cards. $24.99 June 20. The Marvel Battleworld: Treachery at Twilight Talon Fighter $14.99 June 20. The Marvel Battleworld: Treachery at Twilight The Collector’s Tower (doubles as a dice tower) $14.99 Board & Dice will release Tabinnusi: Builders of Ur, a new ancient city building game, into retail in October. Blue Orange Games has announced three new titles that will be released on September 16: Kingdomino Origins, Bellum Magica, and Neoville. Kingdomino Origins$25 Bellum Magica, $30 Neoville $30 R&R Games will release Witchstone, worker placement board game by Reiner Knizia and Martino Chiacchiera, in July. $40 Stoneblade Ent. Announced an expansion for Ascension Skulls and Sails Called Ascension:Curse of the Golden Isle — Stand alone Expansion July $40 KICKSTARTERS Squaring Circleville Adventure Tactics :Adventures in Alchemy Catharsis Blooming Industry DIGITAL Rogue Book— Richard Garfield STEAM LINK It gives you that Slay the spire feel and boy is it fun. Release is 6-17 on steam but the plan is for release on PC, PS4, Xbox 1, Switch

PC Peter Grant takes center stage this week on the Major Spoilers Podcast as we look at Rivers of London: Night Witch. Plus, we review In The Heights, Mighty Morphin #8 and Radiant Black #5. We also share some news items that may interest you! Subscribe to the Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed! Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Listen to the Major Spoilers Podcast on Stitcher 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://www.polygon.com/e3/22524898/guardians-of-the-galaxy-game-release-date-square-enix-eidos-montreal-e3-2021 https://www.tixr.com/groups/wizardworld https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/witcher-nightmare-of-the-wolf-netflix-1234996445/ http://majorspoilers.com/2021/06/15/ka-zar-returns/ REVIEWS STEPHEN RADIANT BLACK #5 Writer: Kyle Higgins Artist: Marcelo Costa Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: June 16, 2021 The first arc of RADIANT BLACK ends here! Radiant Red is still out there. He needs to be stopped before anyone else gets hurt. But after the events of last issue left Lockport—and the world—reeling, is Radiant Black up to the task? And will he be in this fight alone? [rating:4.5/5] MATTHEW MIGHTY MORPHIN’ #8 Writer: Ryan Parrott Artist: Marco Renna Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: June 9, 2021 * Will the Power Rangers be able to save Angel Grove from Lord Zedd and his Putty Primes? * With Tommy’s life on the line, the rest of the team will have to rely on new allies with their own agenda. * Meanwhile, past and present collide as another player finally reveals themselves and makes their move… [rating:4/5] ASHLEY IN THE HEIGHTS Director: Jon M Chu Starring: Lin Manuel-Miranda, Anthony Ramos, Melissa Berrera, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins Platform: HBOMax & Cinemas Release Date: June 11, 2021 In Washington Heights, N.Y., the scent of warm coffee hangs in the air just outside of the 181st St. subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies a vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is a likable and magnetic bodega owner who hopes, imagines and sings about a better life. [rating: 3/5] DISCUSSION RIVERS OF LONDON: NIGHT WITCH Writers: Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel Artist: Lee Sullivan Publisher: Titan Comics Release Date: November 2016 Press-ganged into helping a Russian oligarch hunt his missing daughter, PC Peter Grant and his boss, Thomas Nightingale, London’s only wizarding cops, find themselves caught up in a battle between Russian gunmen, a monstrous forest creature – and their nemesis: The Faceless Man. But as Grant and Nightingale close in on the missing girl, they discover that nothing about this case is what it seems! An all-new story that takes place before the new Rivers of London novel – The Hanging Tree! 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!

Winston Gambro talks about Rex Radley Boy Adventurer and his other creations in Episode 490 of the Wayne’s Comics Podcast! Winston is an up-and-coming comics creator who builds a lot of fun and adventure into his creations, and that includes Rex Radley Boy Adventurer, which we discuss in depth! Here’s how this title is described: “Rex Radley is an 11-year-old boy born into excitement! His mom pilots a giant robot and fights towering monsters! His dad has a cavewoman bodyguard and defends the planet from an army of dinosaur men! The Adventure never stops for Rex!” You can get these comics on comiXology here and on globalcomix.com here! Don’t miss what this rising comics star has to say!

In this installment of Critical Hit, a Major Spoilers Real Play RPG Podcast: The crew seeks the help of the Android Abolitionist Front. Character sheets for characters at level 4 are available at 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. This episode was brought to you by Roll20.

Let’s rewind the clock to the happin’ time of 1982 and see what the She-Devil with a Sword is up to, as we review Red Sonja 1982 from Dynamite Entertainment. 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_627900” align=“alignright” width=“231”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] RED SONJA 1982 ONE-SHOT writer: Amy Chu | artist: Eric Blake covers: Dani (A), Jonathan Broxton (B), Alyssa Stargoddess Cosplay Variant (C),Dani (RI/Line Art), Jonathan Broxton (RI/Virgin), Alyssa Stargoddess Cosplay Variant (RI/Virgin) FC | 40 pages | Action/Adventure | $4.99 | Teen+ A mysterious killer android from the future hunts the legendary mercenary from the past. A.I. meets magic in a story that takes us — where else? — Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the City of Angels! Amy Chu returns to pen this gnarly one and done action-filled issue that will totally take you back to the Summer of 1982…It’s an epic struggle between good and evil, mohawks and perms, New Wave and Heavy Metal!

Let’s kill us some Legion members! (And introduce a future Legion member in the process.) 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 on special super-powers! The club members have vowed to use their fantastic power to battle crime… This rocket-shaped building is the Legion Clubhouse! Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed 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_627905” align=“alignright” width=“233”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #253 “Night of the Super-Assassins” July 1979 w: Gerry Conway a: Joe Staton Who are the Super-Assassins and why do they blame the Legion for the death of their planet? [caption id=“attachment_627906” align=“alignright” width=“233”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #254 “A Madman Shall Lead Them” August 1979 w: Gerry Conway a: Joe Staton Six Legionnaires are dead! Or… are they?

You’ve played the game to death, and you are always hoping there will be an expansion… some day… This week, Dan Patris share his Top Five Games Needing An Expansion. 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.