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Damian Wayne gets his own Robin series at DC Comics. Will the issue stand up to scrutiny, or is robin a little bird that should have flown off a long time ago? 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_618855” align=“alignright” width=“228”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] ROBIN #1 written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON art and cover by GLEB MELNIKOV wraparound variant cover by GLEB MELNIKOV team card stock variant cover by ANDY KUBERT (minimum order 250 copies) 1:25 variant cover by RICCARDO FEDERICI ON SALE 4/27/21 $3.99 US | 32 PAGES | FC | DC CARD STOCK VARIANT COVERS $4.99 US After learning of the deadly League of Lazarus tournament, Damian Wayne has a new mission: winning the tournament and prove he is the greatest fighter in the DC Universe! But first he must find the secret island where it’s all going down! This brand-new solo Robin series will force Damian Wayne to find his own path away from both sides of his family! New mysteries! New supporting cast! First appearances of new characters! And lots of fights!

Seriously, something is wrong with Brainiac 5, as we celebrate 250 issues of Superboy. 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) SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #249 “Capital Crimes of the Chemical Conqueror!” March 1979 w:Gerry Conway a: Joe Staton Mantis Morlo returns, and he’s up to his old Chemoid tricks! “The Arctoraan Jewel Case” March 1979 w:Paul Kupperberg a: Joe Staton Chameleon Boy tries to unravel an unsolvable crime! SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #250 “This Is The Day The Universe Dies!” April 1979 w: Jim Starlin [as Steve Apollo] (plot); Paul Levitz (script) a: Jim Starlin/Dave Hunt Who killed An Ryd? And what is the threat of… OMEGA?

Dan Patriss returns this week with another trip down memory lane with a look at the top five games of 2016. 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 go back to the “Golden Age” of British Super-Heroes as we look at volume one of Jack Staff by Paul Grist. We review The Marvels #1, Crossover #6, the new Mortal Kombat movie, and a new Hack/Slash collection. PLUS, Paper Girls news! 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/captain-america-4-malcolm-spellman-1234959160/ http://majorspoilers.com/2021/04/26/dc-comics-for-july-2021/ https://deadline.com/2021/04/paper-girls-sofia-rosinsky-camryn-jones-riley-lai-nelet-fina-strazza-cast-leads-amazon-series-1234744331/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmon/marvel-united-x-men?ref=user_menu REVIEWS STEPHEN THE MARVELS #1 Writer: Kurt Busiek Artist: Yildiray Cinar Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: April 28, 2021 Kurt Busiek is back, with the biggest, wildest, most sprawling series ever to hit the Marvel Universe, telling stories that span the decades and range from cosmic adventure to intense human drama, from the street-level to the cosmic, starring literally anyone from Marvel’s very first heroes to the superstars of tomorrow. This first issue includes an invasion from orbit, a picnic in Prospect Park, super hero sightseeing in Manhattan, the All-Winners Squad in 1947, Reed Richards during his time in military intelligence, cosmic beings beyond space and time— and that’s only for starters. [rating:4.5/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link comixology.sjv.io/rnQA3v MATTHEW CROSSOVER #6 Writer: Donny Cates Artist: Geoff Shaw Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: April 28, 2021 The dome has been shattered. The world is burning. Everything has come undone. DO NOT miss the SHOCKING conclusion to the blockbuster final chapter of “KIDS LOVE CHAINS!” [rating:4/5] RODRIGO MORTAL KOMBAT (2021) Screenplay: Greg Russo, Sean Catherine Derek, David Callaham, Drew McWeeny, Scott Swan Director: Simon McQuoid Starring: Jessica McNamee, Joe Taslim, Lewis Tan, Sisi Stringer, Hiroyuki Sanada Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures Release Date: April 23, 2021 (Theaters and HBO Max) Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth’s greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe. [rating: 3/5] ASHLEY HACK SLASH DELUXE ED VOL 1 Writer: Tim Seeley Artist: Various Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $49.99 Release Date: April 28, 2021 At the end of every horror movie, one girl always survives… in this case, Cassie Hack not only survives, she turns the tables by hunting and destroying the horrible slashers that would do harm to the innocent! Alongside the gentle giant known as Vlad, the two cut a bloody path through those who deserve to be put down… hard! Collects EUTHANIZED, GIRLS GONE DEAD, COMIC BOOK CARNAGE, LAND OF LOST TOYS #1-3, TRAILERS, the SLICE HARD prequel and SLICE HARD, and the hellish crossovers with CHUCKY and EVIL ERNIE. [rating: 5/5] DISCUSSION JACK STAFF VOLUME 1: Everything Used To Be Black And White Writer/Artist: Paul Grist Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $19.99 Jack Staff is Britain’s Greatest Hero, or at least he used to be. Twenty years ago he disappeared, and everyone just forgot about him. Except for Becky Burdock, Girl Reporter for The World’s Press. She’s investigating a series of murders in Castletown, but finds a lot more than she expected, including a long forgotten super-hero and a secret that’s been hidden for over sixty years. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939.

Another excellent doubleheader this week in Episode 483 with Simon Birks and Marielle Bouleau as well as Glenn Head! First up is Simon Birks and Marielle Bouleau from Blue Fox Comics! They have a Kickstarter happening right now for Busy Little Bees #1, and it’s described this way: “Sebastian visits his sister, Myna, in an attempt to help her rehabilitation, but the evening takes a dramatic, and terrifying, twist.” We discuss both the comic and the company, so be sure to check both out after you listen to this episode! Then everything wraps up with my riveting discussion with Glenn Head, the creator of Chartwell Manor from Fantagraphics! It’s described like this: “Cartoonist Glenn Head’s Memoir CHARTWELL MANOR is Both a Harrowing Portrayal of Adolescent Abuse and a Testimony to the Transcendent Power of Art!” We discuss the years he spent at a boarding school and how he was introduced to underground comics, among other things! For more on this book, which you can preorder now, go to this link! Don’t miss it!

In this installment of Critical Hit - A Major Spoilers Podcast: There’s a glitch with the ship’s system. Character sheets for characters at level 24 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.

Thanks to you, we are taking another look at Radiant Black from Image 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_616474” align=“alignright” width=“228”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] RADIANT BLACK #3 Writer: Kyle Higgins Artist: Marcello Costa Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 SOLICITATION: Okay, that’s it. Nathan’s getting down to business today: he’s finally working on his novel. All he needs is some solitary writing time-no “helpful” parents, no superhero social media, and definitely no alien voices beaming an unintelligible language into his brain. That’s not too much to ask for, right?

This week, it is time to make a few small changes that have a big pay off in the long run. 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.

Everything is better with Batman - even therapy! This week take a look at Paul Dini’s True Batman Story, and share some news of the world. We also review Lady Baltimore: The Witch Queens #2, Dawkhawk: Heart of the Hawk, Dragon Age Dark Fortress #2, and Nightwing #79. So, what are you waiting for? Take the jump and take a listen to all the fun and conversation, right now! 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/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-2-directors-1234951631/ https://variety.com/2021/film/news/vin-diesel-rock-em-sock-em-movie-1234953525/ https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/wings-of-fire-tv-series-netflix-ava-duvernay-1234955596/ REVIEWS STEPHEN LADY BALTIMORE: THE WITCH QUEENS #2 Writer: Mike MIgnola, Christopher Golden Artist: Bridgit Connell Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: April 21, 2021 The witch queen Yelena has called the hexencorps down on the Baltimore estate, but Lady Sofia Baltimore’s eclectic band of allies has some surprises in store for the cursed hordes. Meanwhile, Sofia’s fight takes a sudden new turn when an old acquaintance reveals some startling new knowledge about Lord Baltimore himself! [rating:3/5] MATTHEW DARKHAWK: HEART OF THE HAWK #1 Writer: Danny Fingeroth/Kyle Higgins/Dan Abnett Artist: Andrea Di Vito/Mike Manley Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: April 14, 2021 Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ’90s hottest hero in three spectacular stories! First, an untold story from Darkhawk’s early days by creators Danny Fingeroth and Mike Manley! Then explore the winged hero’s cosmic years by Dan Abnett and Andrea Di Vito. Finally, find out what the future holds for Darkhawk by Kyle Higgins and more! [rating:3/5] RODRIGO DARKHAWK: HEART OF THE HAWK #1 Writer: Danny Fingeroth/Kyle Higgins/Dan Abnett Artist: Andrea Di Vito/Mike Manley Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: April 14, 2021 Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ’90s hottest hero in three spectacular stories! First, an untold story from Darkhawk’s early days by creators Danny Fingeroth and Mike Manley! Then explore the winged hero’s cosmic years by Dan Abnett and Andrea Di Vito. Finally, find out what the future holds for Darkhawk by Kyle Higgins and more! [rating: 3.5/5] ASHLEY NIGHTWING #79 Writer: Tom Taylor Artist: Bruno Redondo Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: April 20, 2021 Dick Grayson has inherited Alfred’s fortune, a puppy, and a whole lot of questions. Who is Mayor Zucco, and what is her relation to the man who murdered Dick’s parents? What sinister plans does Blockbuster have for Bludhaven? What kind of dog food is best for a three-legged puppy? To answer these questions, Dick’s going to need a little help from his friends - past and present. [rating: 5/5] DARK NIGHT: A TRUE BATMAN STORY Writer: Paul Dini Artist: Eduardo Risso Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo Cover Price: $9.99 (Digital) Walking home one evening, Dini was jumped and viciously beaten. With several broken bones and a shattered face, Dini experienced an arduous recovery process, hampered by the imagined antics of the villains he was writing for television, including the Joker, Harley Quinn, and the Penguin. But despite how bleak his circumstances were, or perhaps because of it, Dini also always imagined the Batman at his side, constantly chivvying him along during his darkest moments. 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!

Marvel Champions continues to expand, and Dan Patriss is here to share this and more news from the world of gaming. 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 More Marvel Champions news! Venom will be released this July ($15) Munchkin Enhancers will be released on May 5th 30 card mini expansion($10) Slugfest games announced their previous KS game Dungeon Decorators will be released into retail in June and MSRP $45 Fantasy Flight Games announced Return to the Circle Undone, an expansion for Arkham Horror LCG, will release this summer Lucky Duck Games is releasing Game 2 of the Chronicles of Crime Millenium Series 1900 at the end of April retail for $30 Mondo will release Kevin Wilson’s Solo tile placement game A Gentle Rain in May $22 Kickstarters Rock Runners Inc Marvel United X-Men Connecting Flights Cellulose Keyper at Sea — Expansion for Keyper Transmissions Legends of Void  Euro Fantasy game takes some inspiration from Terraforming Mars Path of Legends:Adventure Tome 1 - Back to Basics * 7 Moons: Heroes of Dragon Reach [su_signoff]

I hope you’re ready for another great doubleheader this week in Episode 482, because it features Frank Martin and Sean McArdle! First up is the return of Frank Martin, who has a Kickstarter for the first part of The Last Homicide, which is already going here at this link! It’s described this way: “On the eve of retirement, a cop must stop a mob war by solving the murder of a crime boss’ son in this homage to classic pulp mystery.” This crime noir mystery deserves your support, so be sure to pledge as soon as this episode is cover! Then everything wraps up with my latest great conversation with Sean McArdle from the excellent comic The Furher and the Tramp from Source Point Press. The collected edition is coming soon! Here’s the book’s description: “Charlie Chaplin - comic, filmmaker, and raconteur didn’t become the world’s biggest star by courting controversy, but when he comes face-to-face with the horrors of Hitler, he feels compelled to get off the sidelines and get involved. And then Charlie is approached by FDR himself with a special assignment. His mission, if he chooses to accept it: create a propaganda film to drum up public support for joining the war in Europe!” We talk about the series, which I truly enjoy, and that includes the characters, the surprises, and that Sean might have even more in store for us in the months ahead! Be sure to let your LCS know you want this title!

In this installment of Critical Hit - A Major Spoilers Podcast: The crew has a job to do - answer questions for their possible fans. Character sheets for characters at level 24 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.

Validus is certainly a talkative fellow in this week’s Legion Clubhouse! 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_614355” align=“alignright” width=“231”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #247 “Savage Sanctuary!” January 1979 w: Len Wein a: Joe Staton Who can help The Legion when even Superboy is overmatched? ————— “Celebration!” January 1979 w: Paul Levitz a: Joe Staton A new leadership election proves bad luck for the Legionnaires! [caption id=“attachment_614356” align=“alignright” width=“233”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #248 “Beneath the Streets Lurks… Death!” February 1979 w: Gerry Conway a: Joe Staton When a Legionnaire is injured in the line of duty, the team threatens to come apart!

Dan is here to share his top five games from 2011. 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.

Locke and Key and the Sandman Universe are crossing over in this week’s Dueling Review! Give a listen to this week’s show as we discuss Locke and Key/Sandman: Hell and Gone #1 from IDW Publishing and 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_614339” align=“alignright” width=“231”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] LOCKE AND KEY/SANDMAN UNIVERSE: HELL AND GONE #1 Writer: Joe Hill, Neil Gaiman Artist: Gabriel Rodriguez Publisher: IDW Publishing Release Date: April 14, 2021 Cover Price: $6.99 If you think you can unlock the gates of Hell and just invite yourself in, you must be Dreaming! The epic crossover between two of the most beloved fantasy universes in comics begins here. John “Jack” Locke is ten years dead, but that hasn’t stopped him from posting the occasional letter home… from Hell. Now, Mary Locke will do anything to save her brother’s soul. Her quest to rescue him from The Pit will require her to outsmart Roderick Burgess (the most evil man in England), puzzle her way through the House of Mystery, and risk the walking nightmare known as The Corinthian in a disintegrating Kingdom of Dreams!