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Let’s all go to the Masquerade, hosted by everyone’s favorite Goblin King - Jareth! You voted for it, and we review Labyrinth: Masquerade from BOOM! Studios. 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_596891” align=“alignright” width=“228”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] JIM HENSON LABYRINTH MASQUERADE Writer: Lara Elena Donnelly Artist: French Carlomagno, Samantha Dodge Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $7.99 Discover an all-new one-shot story set during the hit film Jim Henson’s Labyrinth from award-winning author Lara Elena Donnelly (Amberlough), along with artists French Carlomagno (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance), Samantha Dodge (Catwoman: Soulstealer), and more All is not as it seems with the guests of Jareth’s famous Masquerade, as one participant slowly awakens to the reality of her topsy-turvy existence in the Goblin Kingdom when Sarah shatters the glass mirrors during her escape. But as this mysterious participant puts together the pieces, her discoveries threaten to unravel everything!

It is the history of Santa Claus that you never knew existed! We also review Firefly Blue Sun Rising #1, Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Crisis on Infinite Earths #1, and Spawn #313! All this, plus a rundown on some pop culture 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://www.starwars.com/news/the-book-of-boba-fett https://bleedingcool.com/tv/his-dark-materials-hbo-bbc-one-series-ending-with-season-3/ http://majorspoilers.com/2020/12/18/dc-comics-for-march-2021/ https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/12/21/cyberpunk-2077-save-files-larger-than-8-mb-could-become-corrupted REVIEWS STEPHEN FIREFLY BLUE SUN RISING #1 Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Dan McDaid Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $7.99 Release Date: December 23, 2020 * It’s The End Of The First-Ever Firefly Event - And Now Everything Changes! * Shocking losses lead to stunning decisions as Mal and the crew of Serenity must face the consequences of their choices in war against the Blue Sun Corporation. [rating:4/5] MATTHEW TALES FROM THE DARK MULTIVERSE: CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #1 Writer: Stever Orlando Artist: Mike Perkins Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: December 15, 2020 When the Anti-Monitor;s deadly grudge match with the Multiverse was finally foiled, there was only one Earth left! But which Earth? That was crucial to what would happen next. In one timeline, Earth-1’s Superman stopped the Superman of Earth-2 from going into final battle, but in the Dark Multiverse, it’s Jor-L of Earth-2 who survives, changing the landscape for all that follows. When Surtur comes looking to crush all life, the beleaguered heroes jump into their next big battle, jumping from one Crisis to the next…but will the last days of the Justice Society of America play out differently if Green Lantern Alan Scott can step into the darkness? [rating:3/5] RODRIGO SPAWN #313 Writer: Todd McFarlane Artist: Carlo Berberi Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $2.99 Release Date: December 23, 2020 “CULT OF OMEGA,” Conclusion-The FINAL confrontation: SPAWN vs. OMEGA SPAWN to the death! If this villain cannot be defeated, then the fabric of time will begin to tear and out will pour the savage warriors of Heaven and Hell upon Earth. [rating: 3/5] ASHLEY AGGRETSUKO MEETS HER FRIENDS #2 Writer: Arielle Jovellanos Artist: Diigii Daguna Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: Dec 16, 2020 After Retsuko accidentally becomes a meme on a social media app, Fenneko mentions a news article on how viral stars have gotten fired for inadvertently giving their companies bad PR. When Anai blackmails Retsuko and threatens to send the video to everyone in the company, Retsuko begs Fenneko to use her shrewd Internet savvy to make sure the higher-ups never learn of her viral stardom. In an Ocean’s 11-type heist, Fenneko masterminds an elaborate plot to stop Anai and enlists the talents of Gori, Washimi, Tsunoda, and Haida. [rating: 4/5] DISCUSSION KLAUS Writer: Gran Morrison Artist: Dan Mora Publisher: BOOM! Studios He’s a myth. He’s a legend. He’s loved worldwide by children and adults alike . . . but does anyone truly know the origins of Santa Claus? Set in a dark fantastic past of myth and magic, Klaus tells the origin story of Santa Claus. It’s the tale of one man and his wolf against a totalitarian state and the ancient evil that sustains it. 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!

Happy Holidays! It’s time for another special episode at the Wayne’s Comics Podcast, with a fun conversation and my yearly holiday tradition! First up is the return of Dave Romeo, the owner and operator of Comics on the Green, one of the very best comics shops I’ve ever found! Dave is both a retailer and a fan, so he can talk knowledgeably about the business and the creative aspects of the industry. We discuss how his store has weathered the pandemic, his perspective on how DC handled their changes this year, how Marvel is doing, how Image is selling these days, as well as related subjects including a possible Mandalorian comic and The Child, a Vault comic he highly recommends, and other happenings. Then everything wraps up with my annual holiday tradition, playing the audio from ‘Twas the Dark Knight Before Christmas! You can see the video at this link! Don’t miss next week’s episode as we wrap up 2020 with another terrific conversation with another great comics professional! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne’s Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

In this installment of Critical Hit – A Major Spoilers Podcast: The team must decide - are the trying to win the race, or trying to win the hearts of the viewers? 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.

Why not wind down the year with something a little lighter? This week, our listeners have voted for Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? #107 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_596580” align=“alignright” width=“228”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #107 written by DEREK FRIDOLFS art by RANDY ELLIOT cover by DEREK FRIDOLFS ON SALE 12/15/20 $2.99 US | 32 PAGES | FC | DC It’s Friday night, and Scooby and the gang are ready for some bowling at their favorite hangout! When the Skulldugger’s rampage clears the alley, Mystery Inc. stays behind to investigate. Can the gang flush out the culprit in time to spare the house? Or will it be game over for Coolsville Bowling Alley?

From our Discord server comes this week’s topic - Movies You May Not Have Heard Of (But Should Watch Anyway). 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.

We revisit the world of My Hero Academia this week, as our heroes do an internship! We talk Star Wars and Marvel, review Cyberpunk 2077, The Expanse #1, Bill and Ted are Doomed #4, and The Grinch Live! 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://d23.com/every-disney-announcement-and-more-from-the-disney-investor-day-2020/ REVIEWS STEPHEN THE EXPANSE #1 Writer: Corinna Bechko Artist: Alejandro Aragon Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: December 16, 2020 * A new limited series event set between Season 4 and Season 5 of Amazon’s hit series The Expanse from Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One) and Alejandro Aragon (Resonant) * Chrisjen Avasarala, the former longtime Secretary-General of the United Nations, has found herself relegated to Luna after losing the latest elections…and she doesn’t plan on going down without a fight. * So when Bobbie Draper - a former Martian marine - brings her intel on an intergalactic black market weapons ring, Avasarala sees a chance to reclaim her former political position of power through a clandestine operation. * But as Draper digs deeper into this secret cabal, she soon realizes the threat they pose is far larger - and closer to home - than either of them ever imagined… [rating:3/5] MATTHEW BILL AND TED ARE DOOMED #4 Writer: Evan Dorkin Artist: Roger Langridge Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: December 9, 2020 The evil metal band Vile Empire unleashes a horde of chaotic trolls to destroy Bill and Ted, while back in San Dimas, the Stations and robots form a plan to try to save their friends. But can help arrive in time to save our most harried heroes, not to mention our totally excellent universe? [rating:3/5] RODRIGO CYBERPUNK 2077 Developer: CD Projekt Red Producer: Richard Borzymowski Platforms: Google Stadia, Xbox One, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows, Playstation 4. Price: $59.99 Release Date: December 10, 2020 Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure story set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour and body modification. You play as V, a mercenary outlaw going after a one-of-a-kind implant that is the key to immortality. [rating: 2.5/5] ASHLEY THE GRINCH LIVE 2020 Starring: Matthew Morrison, Dennis O’Hare Writers: Tim Mason and Mel Marvin Network: NBC Release Date: Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 NBC brings the live stage version of the Grinch to their Live musical series. [rating: 3/5] DISCUSSION MY HERO ACADEMIA VOLUME 6 Writer: Kohei Horikoshi Translator: Caleb Cook Publisher: VIZ Media Midoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy. What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called “Quirks”? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless? In the aftermath of the sports festival, the Class 1-A students begin their internships. Midoriya goes to study under Gran Torino, who was once All Might’s mentor. Gran Torino appears to be a washed-up nutjob, but the old hero still has more moves than a football team, and Midoriya has a lot to learn! Elsewhere, the League of Villains enacts another sinister plot and unleashes a terrifying new enemy! 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!

Before the year runs out, Dan Patriss returns for one more look at the world of gaming 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 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 Restoration Games Released Unmatched released Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf Red has the huntsman as an ally and Beowulf has Wiglaf. $25.00 For RPG Fans Modiphius will release Fall Out RPG in Q2. It will be run in their 2d20 system. FFG will release two clone wars era sets for their Star Wars:Legions game. Star Wars Legion: Republic Specialists Personnel featuring a Clone Commander Star Wars Legion: Separatist Specialists Personnel and  has a bunch of droids like T, PK, EV series droids Releasing on January 22, 2021. And both $27.95 Asmodee USA will be releasing Ludonova’s Polynesia. A game about exploring trails and saving your people from volcanic devastation. Release on Jan 15 $45 Also from Asmodee USA is Almanac:The Dragon Road by Scott Almes releasing on Jan 29th. 2-4 players 60-90 mins and should be lighter to mid family weight. $50 Asmodee USA will release Rapa Nui  a game by Matagot will be released here in the US on Jan 22nd. A game based around Easter Island. Digital Terraforming Mars Prelude 6.99 on steam and in app $3.99  (New Corporations and the prelude phase)  Codenames Online Kickstarter News Momiji  Vindication Chronicles Expansion The BOYS:This is going to hurt-The Board Game  Winter Queen

We have a very special guest in Episode 464! It’s Mark Russell from Ahoy Comics’ Billionaire Island and Second Coming! The collected edition of Billionaire Island is now available! The book is described this way: “Welcome to Billionaire Island, where anything goes…if you can afford it. But the island’s ultra-rich inhabitants are about to learn that their ill-gotten gains come at a very high price.” We explore this fascinating story, including talking about the characters, the island, and what this all means! Then we delve into Second Coming, which is described like this: “God commands Earth’s mightiest super-hero, Sunstar, to accept Jesus as his roommate and teach him how to use power in a… more powerful way. Jesus, shocked at the way humans have twisted his message over two millennia, vows to straighten them out.” Don’t miss this insightful and fun interview with one of the industry’s most talked-about creators! http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/majorspoilers/WComics463.mp3 Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne’s Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

In this installment of Critical Hit – A Major Spoilers Podcast: With the ship in disrepair, the crew much work together before Drifters begins. 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.

Looking for a game to give someone during the holidays? Dan is here with FIVE suggestions for those on the Nice list. 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 holidays are shiny and bright… unless you live in the Zenescope universe, and things get… Grimm. 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_595685” align=“alignright” width=“231”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] GRIMM FAIRY TALES 2020 HOLIDAY SPECIAL (W) Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco, Dave Franchini (CA) Igor Vitorino As the holidays approach, Grimm Fairy Tales returns with another year of merriment and horror for the whole family to enjoy. A year ago, in a remote town, a terrible deed had been committed. The responsible party got away with the crime, or so they thought. Now on the anniversary of that terrible day, a vengeful spirit has been released to right those wronged, and to bring peace to the suffering of that heinous act. Introducing three new bone chilling stories set during the happiest time of the year! In Shops: Dec 09, 2020 SRP: $5.99

Everyone needs a little cheer during the holiday season, even Mr. Freeze. Batman and the gang of jolly juveniles team to tell tales of holiday cheer. We also review Mank, DC’s Very Merry Multiverse #1, and Resident Alien: Your Ride is Here #2. 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://bleedingcool.com/comics/mariko-tamaki-dan-mora-detective-comics-1034-from-march/ https://bleedingcool.com/tv/the-orville-seth-macfarlane-sci-fi-series-resumes-season-3-filming/ https://deadline.com/2020/12/mahershala-ali-clancy-brown-nicole-byer-jeffrey-donovan-jonathan-groff-jon-hamm-djimon-hounsou-and-ezra-miller-join-voice-cast-invincible-robert-kirkman-animated-series-amazon-1234651188/ REVIEWS STEPHEN MANK Writer: Jack Fincher Director: David Fincher Actors: Gary Oldman, Amanda Sefried, Lily Collins, Tom Pelphrey, Arliss Howard, Tom Burke, Charles Dance Studio: Netflix Release Date: December 4, 2020 1930’s Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane. [rating:4.5/5] MATTHEW DC’S VERY MERRY MULTIVERSE #1 Writer:TOM KING, IVAN COHEN, DEREK FRIDOLFS, THOMAS SNIEGOSKI, PAUL SCHEER, NICK GIOVANETTI, SHOLLY FISCH, BRANDON THOMAS, JAY BARUCHEL, and others Artist: ELEANORA CARLINI, DUSTIN NGUYEN, STEVE LIEBER, SCOTT HEPBURN, VANESA DEL REY, and others Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $9.99 Release Date: December 8, 2020 Joy to all 52 worlds—it’s time to celebrate the holiday season across the DC Multiverse! In ten stories that will light your yule log and spike your eggnog, Batman decks the gaslit halls, Lobo goes Old Testament in space, Ragman learns the true meaning of Saturnalia, President Superman attempts to figure out how Bizarro stole Christmas, and Harley Quinn tries her hand at interdimensional caroling. These seasonal sagas are sure to help you have yourself a very merry Multiverse! [rating:3.5/5] RODRIGO RESIDENT ALIEN: YOUR RIDE IS HERE #2 Writer: Peter Hogan Artist: Steve Parkhouse Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: December 09, 2020 Harry’s been stranded in small town Patience, Washington, pretending to be a human doctor for so long, he’s actually managed to build some relationships with the locals. Brad and Amanda’s wedding day draws near, Dan is concerned about Harry’s safety, and a sinister federal agent pretending to be a new Patience resident visits Harry’s clinic for a checkup! “One of the most charming and wonderful comics being published today.” -Jeff Lemire [rating: 4/5] DISCUSSION THE BATMAN ADVENTURES HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1 Writer: Paul Dini Artist: Bruce Timm, Ronnie Del Carmen, Glen Murakami, Dan Riba, Kevin Altieri Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: December 6, 1994 64-page one-shot special featuring five thrilling, funny, or touching yuletide stories by a slew of creators from “The Adventures of Batman & Robin,” the hit cartoon from Warner Bros. Animation. 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!

341: Blackest Night Explained Part 1 (Blackest Night Club)

Episode 463 is here, and it features interviews with Adam Lawson from The Kill Journal and Brent Lengel from Snow White Zombie, Apocalypse! First up is Adam Lawson from The Kill Journal, and he has an Indiegogo project going on now for the debut issue in this series! It’s described as “a horror graphic novel about Revenants and the Survivors who hunt them.” This project has now moved into a new phase that we discuss, so be sure to support them as soon as you can! Then everything wraps up with the return of Brent Lengel, who has a Kickstarter going on right now for Snow White Zombie, Apocalypse that is described this way: “Snow White awakens to Prince Charming’s Kiss… 28 days later. The third installment of the Ringo Award-nominated dark fantasy series.” Be sure to get to this link so you can support this excellent comic before the project ends on Thursday, December 17, at 8:00 a.m. ET, so don’t wait!