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Does Comedy Work in Fantasy? - Toss a Coin to Your Witcher Feb 03, 2025

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We dive into the magical world of comedy in fantasy storytelling! From The Lord of the Rings to The Witcher, we examine how humor can elevate—or sometimes undercut—the epic stakes of swords, sorcery, and mythical worlds.To celebrate the release of The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, we ask the big questions: Does comedy belong in fantasy? Can it add depth to the story, or does it risk punching down at the genre’s gravitas? And how do you strike the balance between epic quests and laugh-out-loud moments? Plus, Jason takes on a fun challenge by writing a comedic fantasy scene live on the air!
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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #678: Interview with Alisa Kwitney Feb 02, 2025

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This week in Episode #678, the guest is writer Alisa Kwitney from HOWL, published by AHOY Comics!

The first issue of HOWL is now available at local comics shops, with the second arriving soon! HOWL is described this way: “In the late 1950s in Greenwich Village, alien spores are the last thing on 23-year-old beatnik and proto-feminist Ziva Rodblatt’s mind — she's too busy trying to keep her mother from discovering that she is living out of wedlock with her boyfriend. But when said boyfriend falls under the sway of celebrity therapist Myrtle Morel, she begins to grow suspicious.” We discuss how this mini-series came to be, who the various characters are, and what else Alisa has coming our way in the months ahead! Be sure to let your local shop know you want to catch up on this book if they need to order copies of each issue! Don’t miss it!

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**Critical Hit #776: Back to Base! (PANS01E88)** Jan 31, 2025
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In this installment of Critical Hit - A Major Spoilers Podcast: The party tests The Dreamlands and then heads to Russia.

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**Legion Clubhouse #180: Independent Military Force** Jan 31, 2025
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At what point does the legion go from being a force working with the United Planets, to a force that does what it wants, when it wants, where it wants?

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**LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES V3 #49**
**"A Time To Live"**
**August 1988 - On Sale April 19, 1988**
**w: Paul Levitz**
**a: Pat Broderick/MIke DeCarlo**

Rumors of a hero's demise may have been somewhat exaggerated!

**THE WANDERERS #3**
**"A Dream Of Monsters"**
**August 1988 - On Sale May 12, 1988**
**w: Doug Moench**
**a: Dave Hoover/Robert Campanella**

The Legion meets The Wanderers again... for the first time!

Major Spoilers Podcast #1111: The Duke Podcast Jan 28, 2025

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The More You Know! Duke may know too much and goes down the conspiracy rabbit hole! We talk Buckaroo Banzai, SilverHawks #1 from Dynamite Entertainment, and X-Men: Xavier's Secret from Marvel Comics.

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STEPHEN
SILVERHAWKS #1
Writer: Ed Brisson
Artist: George Kambadais
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Cover Price: $4.99
Release Date: January 29, 2025
In the nearby galaxy of Limbo, the deadly mob boss Mon*Star has escaped from his confinement on Penal Planet 10 - and he's looking to take revenge on everyone who put him there!

At the top of that list is Commander Stargazer, the grizzled space cop who personally took Mon*Star down the last time he went on a rampage. To recapture Mon*Star and his gang of super-criminal associates, Stargazer must put his retirement on hold and assemble a new team of his famed bionically enhanced law enforcers - the SilverHawks!

Recruited from every corner of known space by the Federal Interplanetary Force, the SilverHawks were engineered to be the first line of defense against Limbo's ruthless agents of chaos. But during Mon*Star's long incarceration, the program went dormant, and its state-of-the-art tech has drifted towards obsolescence. Now, as they take on the galaxy's deadliest lawbreakers, Stargazer's new team of untested cyborgs - including Quicksilver, Bluegrass, Hotwing, Steelwill, Steelheart, and The Copper Kidd - will face the ultimate trial by fire!
[rating:3/5]

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MATTHEW
X-MEN: XAVIERS SECRET #1
Writer: Alex Paknadel
Artist: Diogenes Nevese
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $6.99
Release Date: January 22, 2025
In the wake of the fall of Krakoa, the X-Men are forever changed. As Jean Grey prepares to take her place among the stars, she and Cyclops share a last night together, only to discover a hidden mystery that threatens to pull them apart. Meanwhile, what was supposed to be a mundane article about Charles Xavier's monstrous acts during the war turns into something far stranger for journalist Sally Floyd. Can the X-Men survive the shadows lurking in their pasts, or will their new era begin in tragedy?
[rating:4/5]

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DUKE: KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE
Writer: Joshua Williamson
Artist: Tom Riley
Publisher: Skybound Entertainment
Cover Price: $14.99
Release Date: June 18, 2024
Codename G.I. Joe begins here.

Conrad Hauser made first contact with an alien being and lived to tell the tale. But no one, not even Colonel Hawk, will believe the story of the colossal transforming robot that nearly killed the man known as Duke.

Now, one of the US Army’s most decorated officers is on the hunt for answers, drawn into a conflict that no amount of training could ever prepare him for. A war that only a real American hero has any chance of surviving…

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Should All Comics be All-Ages? Jan 27, 2025

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Should all comics be all-ages? We dive deep into the history of the medium, debate how the darker tones of the 1980s changed comics forever, and discuss whether the industry has become too niche for its own good. With special guest Diego Anthony Nunez (https://x.com/Blackcrow521), we explore how comics can invite more readers into the fold, the importance of accessibility, and whether there’s still room for both gritty storytelling and family-friendly fun in today’s market. Whether you’re a fan of the grim and gritty or the bright and hopeful, this episode will give you plenty to think about. Tune in as we imagine a future where comics can truly be for everyone!
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Munchkin Land #715: DC Deck-Building Game: Party Edition Jan 27, 2025

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Dan Patriss shares the latest news in the world of board games, including the release of the DC Deck-Building Game: Party Edition from Cryptozoic Entertainment.

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NEWS

Restoration Games released a pair of Unmatched sets in the Witcher Universe and should be available now.

Unmatched The Witcher:Steel & Silver --Geralt of Rivia, Ciri, and the Leshen ($50)
Unmatched The Witcher: Realms Fall--Eredin, Philippa, and Triss & Yennefer ($50)

Asmodee has released Patchwork: 10-Year Anniversary Edition ($35)

Next Move Games and Asmodee will release Azul Duel, Feb ($25)

Chip Theory Games will release a head to head card game called Neon Reign,($25)

(Neon knight game studios collab with CTG)

They are also taking pre-orders for The Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the second era

Cryptozoic Entertainment is releasing DC Deck-Building Game:Party/Starter Edition ($25)March ‘25

Thames & Kosmos will release a new ed of the Crew-- The Crew: Family Adventure Q3 25 ($15)

Thames and Cosmos have announced a bunch of new boxes in the EXIT series of games

(These are co-op escape room /puzzle style games)

Exit: The Game - Adventures on Catan (~$20)
EXIT: The Game --2 Escape Adventures (Family based) ($30)
EXIT: The Game: The Venice Conspiracy (~$20)
EXIT: The Game: Midnight Spooktacular (Kids focused) (~$20)
EXIT: The Game:The Intergalactic Race (Advent Calendar) ($50)

Daily puzzles and challenges or riddles leading up to the last days challenge

Beyond the Horizon from Capstone Games and designed by the guys at Motor City GameWorks will release Feb ‘25 ($60)

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #677: Interview with Paul Tobin and PJ Holden Jan 26, 2025

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Episode #677 features the return of two great comics creators—PJ Holden and Paul Tobin, who are bringing us Dark Pyramid from Mad Cave Studios.

Both creators are returning to the podcast, and they are working together to bring a gripping new series of ancient conspiracies, monstrous horrors, and the ultimate fight for truth. Their electrifying five-issue mini-series will begin in February, and it is described this way: “Hooky Hidalgo, adventurist and popular live streamer, has gone missing while climbing Mt. Denali in Alaska! When his girlfriend, Becca, arrives at the base of the mountain to retrace his steps, she soon discovers something beyond the dreamy and impressive landscape. There’s a conspiracy deep within the heart of Denali itself—a dark pyramid, silent, waiting. Becca—and the scores of Hooky fans determined to either find him or find some fun—will face death, avalanches…. and monsters to find the truth.” We talk about how this book came to be, who the characters are, and what we can expect from both Paul and PJ in the coming months! Let your local comics shop know you want to order this book as soon as you finish listening to this fun conversation! For a first look at their debut issue, be sure to go to this link here at MajorSpoilers.com!

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Why Sherlock Needs a Watson a.k.a. Why We Need Sidekicks Jan 20, 2025

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Sherlock Holmes may be the world’s greatest detective, but even he can’t do it alone. In this episode of Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into Why Sherlock Needs a Watson—or as we like to call it, Why We Need Sidekicks! From Dr. John Watson to Robin to Samwise Gamgee, we explore why the greatest heroes always have someone by their side and how these partnerships make stories stronger.
We’re also celebrating the upcoming premiere of WATSON on CBS & Paramount Plus, debuting January 26, 2025! Starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, this new take on the iconic character is one you won’t want to miss. And here’s the best part: our very own Jason was a staff writer on the show! So, we’re joined by someone who has actually written Dr. Watson themselves to discuss what makes this character so timeless and important. Grab your magnifying glass, call your favorite sidekick, and join us for this deep dive into the power of partnerships in storytelling!
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