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Andy Schmidt, the president and publisher at Comics Experience, is back in Episode 479! Andy updates us on how his excellent company is doing, but he also fills us in on Crime Syndicate, his new six-issue miniseries from DC that focuses on Earth-3, “where it’s good to be bad!” If you haven’t already picked up the premiere issue, be sure to get to your LCS to find your copy and to let them know you want to add it to your pull list! We discuss what’s going on in this great comic, how this book came to be, and delve into other comics-related topics, always a fun thing to do with Andy! Don’t miss it!

In this installment of Critical Hit - A Major Spoilers Podcast: Time for the party to make a quick buck or two. 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.

Everyone is going back to school, even the superheroes! This week, we take a look at the goings on at Teen Titans Academy 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_609421” align=“alignright” width=“228”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] TEEN TITANS ACADEMY #1 Writer: Tim Sheridan Artist: Rafa Sandoval Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $3.99 SOLICITATION: Welcome to Teen Titans Academy! Packed with both new, super-powered teens and numerous dark secrets, Teen Titans Academy’s student body includes Shazam; a new Australian speedster; a trio of Goth(am) teen expatriates obsessed with Batman—and one member of this first class will become the deadly Red X. Original New Teen Titans including Nightwing, Starfire, Raven, Cyborg, and Beast Boy take on the role of teachers and mentors for superpowered teens. Their goal: to shape the next generation of heroes.

Colors are all around us. Some we like, and some we dislike a great deal. 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.

Things take a turn when we talk Harley Quinn season one, but we’ll see it through. We also review Alien #1, SWORD #4, Dragon Age: Dark Fortress #1, and Dune: House of Atreides #4. PLUS! Secret Invasion is coming! 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) REVIEWS STEPHEN ALIEN #1 Writer: Phillip Kennedy Johnson Artist: Salvador Larroca Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: March 24, 2021 Gabriel Cruz gave his life to Weyland-Yutani—In the case of an alien attack he barely survived, almost literally! Recently retired, Cruz is trying to patch things up with his abandoned son with the help of his friend, a Bishop-model android, but his re-entry into civilian life is not going smoothly…and his encounters with the deadly Xenomorph are far from over. Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Salvador Larroca team up to tell an all-new tale of the titan of horror and science fiction that has scared audiences for decades. No one is safe. No one is innocent. And no one can hear you scream. Parental Advisory [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link comixology.sjv.io/NKK3GP MATTHEW S.W.O.R.D. #4 Writer: Al Ewing Artist: Valerio Schiti Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: March 17, 2021 The mutants are dying. Their island is dying. Earth itself is dying. All hope for humanity as a species lies in Protocol V. Protocol V isn’t going to work. [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link comixology.sjv.io/6bbNZN RODRIGO DRAGON AGE: DARK FORTRESS #1 Writer: Nunzio Defilippis, Christina Weir Artist: Fernando Heinz Furukawa Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: March 31, 2021 The next chapter in the world of BioWare’s award-winning dark fantasy RPG begins here! Deep within enemy territory, the warrior-legend Fenris and a fearless team of Inquisition agents prepare to assault a fortress said to be unbreakable in a bid to prevent the unthinkable from being unleashed. The continuation of Dragon Age: Blue Wraith! [rating: 4/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link comixology.sjv.io/2rrNmD ASHLEY DUNE HOUSE OF ATREIDES #4 Writer: Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson Artist: Dev Pramanik Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: March 24, 2021 Leto brings news of the revolt brewing on Ix, but the city’s leaders make a decision that may threaten everyone…. while Crown Prince Shaddam plots to overtake it. Meanwhile, Pardot Kynes begins spreading his edenic vision to terraform the desert planet of Dune into an oasis even as the native Fremen raise suspicions about his motives…and if he can truly accomplish his goals. [rating: 4/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link comixology.sjv.io/3PPN1v MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK DISCUSSION HARLEY QUINN Harley Quinn is an American adult animated television series based on the DC Comics character of the same name created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm. The series is written and executive produced by Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, and Dean Lorey and follows the misadventures of Harley Quinn and her girlfriend Poison Ivy after leaving her boyfriend, the Joker. The show premiered on November 29, 2019 on DC Universe to critical success, with critics praising its animation, humor, dark tone and voice acting. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley_Quinn_(TV_series) 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!

This one will go down in the history books! In Episode 478, I talk about my all-time favorite Marvel Comics character—Black Knight—with the terrific creator bringing his new comic to the stands, and that’s Si Spurrier! Si is also scripting a new X-book, and that’s Way of X, which is described this way: “The new team of X-Men will explore the dark mysteries of the X-Men’s new way of life.” Then we delve into Dane Whiteman aka The Black Knight. Si lets us in on some of the plans he has for this crusading hero and what all this has to do with Camelot! Don’t miss this engaging conversation with one of Marvel’s very best storytellers!

In this installment of Critical Hit - A Major Spoilers Podcast: Well that went about as well as can be expected… yuck! Character sheets for characters at level 5 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.

The Legion of Super-Heroes are attacked on all sides, as they try to prevent Earth from falling, and keeping the galaxy from falling into all out war. 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_608266” align=“alignright” width=“227”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #243 Earth’s Last Stand!” September 1978 w: Paul Levitz a: Joe Staton It’s all out war and the last line of defense is the Legion of Substitute Heroes! [caption id=“attachment_608267” align=“alignright” width=“233”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #244 “The Dark Circle That Crushed Earth” October 1978 w: Paul Levitz a: Joe Staton The true enemy stands revealed… but will it be too late for the Legion?

Black hole powers? What is going on with Radiant Black #2 from Image Comics? You picked it! We review it! Listen to Dueling Review on Stitcher 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_607953” align=“alignright” width=“227”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] RADIANT BLACK #2 Writer: Kyle Higgins Artist: Marcelo Costa Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 SOLICITATION: Yesterday: Nathan found an alien artifact that turned him into a superhero. Today? His dad says he has to get a job, so driving for rideshare company Drivr it is. Oh, and there’s also someone else out there robbing banks with powers like his. That’s probably important.

You’ve fun around the table, but sometimes your friends drop a word or two that don’t make sense. This week, Dan runs down the top five gaming terms. (Rainbow Star) 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.

The final chapter is here, and we have thoughts! Also, Deadpool is 30, Wonder Woman is 80, and we review Vampirella vs. Purgatori #1, Nightwing #78, and Robyn Hood: Cult of the Spider-Queen. It all goes down these darkest streets in this episode of the Major Spoilers Podcast. 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) REVIEWS STEPHEN ROBYN HOOD: CULT OF THE SPIDER-QUEEN Writer: Joe Brusha Artist: Babisu Kourtis Publisher: Zenescope Entertainment Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: March 17, 2021 People are going missing in Manhattan. When Robyn investigates these strange disappearances she discovers that they are rumored to be tied to the Mysterious Spider Cult. The further Robyn digs into the cult’s activities the more dangerous she realizes they are. And at the center of their web may well be the most terrifying threat she has ever faced…the deadly and evil Spider Queen. [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link comixology.sjv.io/P004g6 MATTHEW DEADPOOL: NERDY 30 #1 Writer: Various Artist: Various Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: March 10, 2021 HE’S THE MERC WITH THE MOUTH! (FULL OF BIRTHDAY CAKE!) Deadpool’s turning 30! And to help celebrate, we’ve assembled some of his classic storytellers to tell tales of Wade Wilson birthdays past, present and future! A first birthday with time-traveling assassins! A sweet sixteen party that would make Molly Ringwald weep! A 100th birthday that could only be celebrated in grand Deadpool style! Blow out the candles! Pin the cybernetic arm on the Cable! And open this present, just for you! [rating:2.5/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link comixology.sjv.io/n11jW9 RODRIGO VAMPIRELLA VS. PURGATORI #1 Writer: Ray Fawkes Artist: Alvaro Sarraseca Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: March 24, 2021 The unholy alliance you prayed would never happen! For countless generations, the fight between good and evil has been fought, as much behind the scenes as in plain view. Unbeknownst to the world at large, one force has stood as a safeguard against the potential triumph of evil and the unleashing of the apocalypse: The 36. Now, someone is after them, a creature of evil known as Purgatori, and the only thing standing in her way is Vampirella. So with all of existence hanging in the balance, what could possibly bring these two enemies to join forces? Hint: Whatever it is, it must be really bad. [rating: 3/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link comixology.sjv.io/b33v5b ASHLEY NIGHTWING #78 Writer: Tom Taylor Artist:Bruno Redondo Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: March 16, 2021 Nightwing is back-and his drive to keep Blüdhaven safe has never been stronger! But his adopted city has elected a new mayor with the last name Zucco. When Nightwing enlists Batgirl’s help in investigating the politician bearing the same name as the man who murdered his parents, she unearths details that will shock and fundamentally change the hero. The New York Times bestselling team of writer Tom Taylor (DCeased, Injustice) and artist Bruno Redondo (Injustice, Suicide Squad) are about to take Nightwing to the next stage of his evolution as a hero! [rating: 5/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link comixology.sjv.io/6bbX7b DISCUSSION THE FADE OUT: ACT THREE Writer: Ed Brubaker Artist: Sean Phillips Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $12.99 Release Date: February 23, 2016 The final act of the best-selling Hollywood Noir comic from the award-winning team of Brubaker and Phillips!

Big news in the gaming world, and Dan gives you the rundown on this installment of the Munchkin Minute. 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 Asmodee Acquires Plan B (and Next Move, Pretzel and Eggertspiel) Marvel Champions release is DRAX! (Release in june and like normal for these packs it will be $15) Unmatched Design Contest Winners Announced. ● Adil M. Geresu, “The Genie of the Lamp” ● Sam Crane, “Harry Houdini” ● Jonathan Guberman, “William Shakespeare” ● Chet Dudick & Charles Peters, “Rosie the Riveter” Stoneblade announced via stream that SolForge is back. (SF-Fusion) (Justin Gary)— coming soon to KS (physical not app this time) Renegade Game Studios unveiled Clank! In! Space! Adventures: Pulsarcade, an expansion to Clank! In! Space!, coming to retail in July 2021!  $20 requires the base game. = Asmodee USA (through Days of Wonder) announced Ticket to Ride Europe: 15th Anniversary edition will be out Q2 and be $99. Z-Man Games revealed Stuffed Fables: Oh Brother, an expansion to Stuffed FablesReleasing end of March retail for $50 Calliope Games will release Mass Transit This summer $15 KICKSTARTER Three Sisters Crafting Arzium Meeples and Monsters —AEG Gloomier:A Night at Hemlock Hall Valeria:Card Kingdoms Darksworn Eternal Palace Stellaris Infinite Legacy— Based on the PC game Super Fantasy Brawl Round 2!

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In Episode 477, it’s another great crowdfunding show, this week starring Dwayne Robinson and Jay Magnum! First up, I welcome Dwayne Robinson from Animation Comics Ent(ertainment) or A.C.E. who has a Kickstarter happening right now to support both the Nightfall and Salvation Indie comics! These two are very different when it comes to content while maintaining an excellent level of quality storytelling! Dwayne discusses how these books came to be, his roles in each, and what we can expect from A.C.E. in the months ahead! Then everything wraps up with the return of Jay Magnum from the great Astral series of OGNs, and he’s offering his “Astral Thrill3gy” on Indiegogo this time! It’s described this way: “ASTRAL THRILL3GY:” 3 graphic novel set = 333 gorgeous full-color pages of sci-fi action & adventure!” We also delve into the comics industry as well, which is always a fun discussion with Jay! You can keep up with him at his website and also buy all his great offerings at his online store at this link! Be sure to support Jay’s high-power series as they prepare for volume #4!

In this installment of Critical Hit - A Major Spoilers Podcast: The team devises a plan to break their friends out of Muckrakers. 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.