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Chris Metzen announces a new tabletop gaming company, and more news that you can use in this week’s 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 Chris Metzen announces new Tabletop Gaming company — Warchief Gaming Descent Legends of the Dark  Announced by FFG — 2nd Q 2021 (175$) Funko Expands Marvel Battle World Grand Gamers Guild releasing Chiseled in November Upper Deck releases new expansion for Legendary called Realm of Kings (inhumans) Cubitos Smashup:Marvel Tiny Towns:Villagers  The Castles of Tuscany Tungaru Sword and Sorcery:Ancient Chronicles Paris Spirit Island:Jagged Earth Monza 20th Anniversary Ed. Rhino Hero JR. Beez Talisman:Star Wars The West Kingdom Tomesaga Clash of Cultures:Monumental Edition KICKSTARTER Freedom Five: A Sentinels Comics Board Game Darkest Dungeon Sakura Arms Re-release —  Level99 Kokopelli — Stephan Feld Queen Games Townsfolk Tussle  Prelude expansion coming to Terraforming Mars on steam and app Clever Cubed  up on app store. Concordia: Digital Edition will be available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch in2021. (Available on some online game sites like Boiteajeux.net)

It’s another busy Kickstarter week, so Episode 458 has three great interviews with comics creators you’ll enjoy listening to—Ed Jowett, Jason Cook, and Caleb Palmquist! First up is Ed Jowett from Shades of Vengeance, and he has a Kickstarter going on now for Violete: Backlash! It’s described this way: “Being a lone hero sounds fine at first, but with a bounty hunter on your tail, sometimes you need help! Violete’s adventure continues!” This project will conclude at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 14, so be sure to support them as soon as you can! Next is Jason Cook, who has a Kickstarter for Blake Undying, a fascinating comic described this way: “Suicide is the Worst Way to Find Out You’re a Superhero.” You can support this great project by going to this link by Friday, November 20, at 12:59 a.m. ET. Jason asks that you share this project with your friends and on social media once you’ve backed it! Then everything wraps up with the return of Caleb Palmquist, a guest I always enjoy talking with! He has a Kickstarter going on right now for Unicorn: Vampire Hunter that is described as “a whimsical fantasy adventure comic about a unicorn who hunts vampires…. with his horn, duh.” Be sure to get to this link so you can support this excellent comic before the project concludes on Thursday, November 19, at 2 p.m. ET. You’ll find the sequence and times you can hear each interview during the podcast below: * Ed Jowett, Violete: Backlash                                         1:57 * Jason Cook, Blake Undying                                        52:51 * Caleb Palmquist, Unicorn: Vampire Hunter         1:46:39

In this installment of Critical Hit - A Major Spoilers Podcast: With three heroes remaining Baron Blade’s plan becomes clear - Kill. All. Heroes. 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.

Brothers and sisters are notorious for their fighting. but what happens when the fate of the world is at stake? Find out as we talk Shang-Chi #2 from Marvel Comics on this installment of Dueling Review. 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) SHANG-CHI #2 (W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Dike Ruan (A/CA) Philip Tan THE HITS KEEP ON COMING! Shang-Chi may have finally met his match in the form of this strange new assailant, Sister Hammer - BUT WHO IS SHE REALLY? Find out in this shocking reunion! Rated T+ In Shops: Oct 28, 2020 SRP: $3.99

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.cbr.com/chilling-adventures-sabrina-part-4-release-date-announced/ https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/starting-today-on-marvel-unlimited-enjoy-your-favorite-stories-sooner https://blog.roll20.net/post/632907149326024704/roll20-announcements-panel-wrap-up https://deadline.com/2020/10/jonathan-entwistle-power-rangers-1234600601/ REVIEWS STEPHEN RICK & MORTY EVER AFTER #1 Writer: Sam Maggs Artist: Sarah Stern Publisher: Oni Lion Forge Publishing Release Date: October 28, 2020 Cover Price: $3.99 When one of RICK’S experiments on knowledge-absorption-via-osmosis goes horribly awry (and when don’t they), Rick and MORTY find themselves sucked into AVALONIA: SAD STORIES FOR BAD CHILDREN, an ancient, dusty tome full of fairy tales. And not the sanitized, Disney version - we’re talking old-school, Grimm-dark fairy tales. On their arrival in this strange new universe, the two are separated: Morty, trapped in an old tower, the princess in need of saving; Rick, the scholarly old wizard in the castle’s basement. [rating:4/5] MATTHEW BATMAN: THREE JOKERS #3 Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Jason Fabok Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $6.99 Release Date: October 27, 2020 The final chapter of the most terrifying and personal Batman mystery is here! Still reeling from their last encounter with the three Jokers, Batman, Batgirl, and Red Hood discover the terrible truth about the Three Jokers’ plot. Will the caped crusaders have the strength needed to put an end to the maniacal menaces’ master plan once and for all, or will it be lights out for good? You won’t want to miss the stunning conclusion of Batman: Three Jokers as it completes its trajectory as the ultimate examination of The Joker and his never-ending conflict with Batman. [rating:2.5/5] RODRIGO THE ORVILLE #3: HEROES (PART 1 OF2) Writer: DAVID GOODMAN Artist: DAVID CABEZA Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: November 04, 2020 Lieutenant Talla Keyali returns to a planet she surveyed as an Ensign, when scans suggest significant technological advances since her last visit, only to discover a spacefaring species has subjugated the locals. Stymied by the Planetary Union’s hesitance to provoke hostilities, Talla must consider how far she’s willing to go to help these people and the repercussions of doing so. Written by The Orville executive producer David A. Goodman! [rating: 3/5] ASHLEY THE VOW EPISODE 9 “THE FALL” Network: HBOMax Starring: Mark Vicente, Sarah Edmunson Release Date: Oct 18, 2020 Keith hasn’t been seen in Clifton Park, N.Y., for weeks; Catherine meets with India; Mark and Bonnie return to Clifton Park for the first time since leaving NXIVM; Sarah, Bonnie, Mark, Nippy and Catherine face a development in the case. [rating: 5/5] DISCUSSION HELLBOY IN HELL VOLUME 2: THE DEATH CARD Writer: Mike Mignola Artist: Mike Mignola Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Release Date: October 18, 2016 After facing off for a second time against the Vampire of Prague, Hellboy, dead and in Hell, comes down with a fatal illness, and seeks the help of an incompetent team of doctors. As he explores the geography of Hell, learning little from a confused pair of map makers, Hellboy gets a glimpse of the new World Tree that he helped to create, stands accused of murder by his own sister and, in a way, brings about the destruction of Pandemonium itself. 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!

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You’ll enjoy two more great crowdfunding interviews in Episode 457 this week! First up is the return of Mike Baron from Nexus, The Badger, The Flash, and Punisher. He has a Kickstarter going on right now for Florida Man, which is described this way: “Legendary comics creator Mike Baron delivers a riotously funny, heart-felt, and ultimately uplifting story with his latest comic book project, Florida Man!” You can support this by going to this link. We talk about how this book came to be, just who “Florida Man” is, and what else Mike is up to right now. If you happen to miss this Kickstarter, you can still order this book at this link on Indiegogo! Then everything wraps up with Nandor Shaffer from Seasons, his powerful Indie comic series being supported by this Kickstarter! It’s described this way: “Waking from a prolonged coma after the shocking revelations of SEASONS Vol. 1: Spring, Fletcher Hart Iiams finds himself lost and searching for answers. Along the way, he encounters allies and adversaries that embody the forces of nature, harnessing unbelievable abilities—abilities not unlike ones he’s manifested himself. Will Fletcher uncover the mysterious origin of his powers and why he’s caught in these extraordinary string of events, or will he remain directionless on his path to a meaningful existence? Continue the engrossing indie comics spectacle with the next installment in the graphic novel series, SEASONS!” We discuss how this series came to be, who the various characters are, and what we can look forward to in this book and the final two volumes that will wrap up this fascinating story. Highly recommended! 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 heroes venture to the red zone and take on a number of familiar foes. 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.

How you depict your heroes is important, but so is how you depict the villains in your stories. 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) KARATE KID #10 “Death-Duel On Orando” September/October 1977 w: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson) a: Ric Estrada A fight to the death with The Black Dragon! SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #232 “The Disease That Wouldn’t Die!” October 1977 w: Gerry Conway a: Ric Estrada The Klordny holiday is here and with it a strange killing fog!

Will Robin King take out Earth’s last line of defense? Do we care? Find out in this week’s Dueling Review of Dark Nights: Death Metal Robin King #1 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_588801” align=“alignright” width=“228”] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link[/caption] Dark Nights: Death Metal Robin King #1 Writer: Tony Patrick, Peter J. Tomasi Artists: Daniel Sampere, Riley Rossmo Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: October 20, 2020 Cover Price: $5.99 With a utility belt filled to the brim with weapons designed to kill every hero in the DCU, Robin King is the most sadistic soldier in the Darkest Knight evil army! Can anyone stop him from laying waste to Earth’s last line of defense? And how did he become one of the Batman Who Laugh’s groblins in the first place? And in the backup story, can the Robins liberate Gotham City from the Darkest Knight’s control?

We finally figure out whodunit this week as we take a look at Bruce Wayne, Fugitive. We also take on Spider-Woman #5, Nightwing #75, and DC’s Future State. 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) NEWShttp://majorspoilers.com/2020/10/15/dc-comics-announces-dc-future-state/ REVIEWS STEPHEN SPIDER-WOMAN #5 Writer: Karla Pacheco Artist: Pere Perez, Mattia De Iulis Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: October 21, 2020 • With not just her life but her family’s on the line, Spider-Woman takes desperate action! • As her own body turns against her and with her enemies so close to home, can Jess hold herself together in time to save everyone?! • An unmissable blockbuster 100th issue with all the stops pulled and no punches pulled! [rating:3/5] MATTHEW NIGHTWING #75 Writer: Dan Jurgens Artist: Roan Cliquet/Travis Moore Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: October 20, 2020 In the wake of “The Joker War,” Nightwing is back-but is he back for good? And does he remember Bea? With the help of Batman, Batgirl, his Teen Titans friends, and even Alfred, Nightwing must decide for himself which path to take. Then, when KGBeast discovers Nightwing is still alive, his street credibility is on the line if he doesn’t go to finish the job he started when he tried to kill Nightwing…and missed! Nightwing better watch his back is he wants to be back for good! [rating:3/5] ASHLEY WEST WING SPECIAL Written by: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Martin Sheen, Sterling K. Brown, Allison Janey Network: HBO Max Release Date: 10/15/2020 President Bartlet and the gang are back after almost 20 years for a stage performance to remind us just how much we miss Aaron Sorkin’s sensational series. [rating: 5/5] DISCUSSION BRUCE WAYNE: FUGITIVE VOLUME 1 Writers: Ed Brubaker, Chuck Dixon, Kelley Puckett, Greg Rucka, Scott McDaniel Artists: Damion Scott, Trevor McCarthy, Phil Noto Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $15.99 After being convicted of murder and sent to prison, Bruce Wayne escapes, setting off a citywide manhunt, forcing him to call on Nightwing, Robin, Oracle, Batgirl, Spoiler, and Alfred to help clear his name. https://comixology.sjv.io/c/2276044/402490/7303?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.comixology.com%2FBatman-Bruce-Wayne-Fugitive-New-Edition%2Fdigital-comic%2F113685%3Fref%3Dc2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy 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! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.

Dan Patriss is back with even more news from the gaming world. 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 Patchwork is getting 3 new skin versions of the game Patchwork: Winter Edition, Patchwork: Folklore Taiwan and Patchwork: Folklore China Lookout will release 500-copy limited edition version of each one, with these being available through the Lookout online shop starting on October 22, 2020. Also out this week by Uwe Rosenberg, and Lookout games is Hallertau Q-Workshop is doing a very cool Dice Advent Calendar. ( $40) Grand Gamers Guild has the pre-orders up for The Kringle Caper — Pre-order now! ($12) An 18 card escape room game. Andrew Parks and Quixotic Games has acquired the rights to Core Worlds from Indie Game Studios and the IP, and is going to release a new game Core Worlds:Empires  which looks to be coming to Kickstarter early next year. One such game that Eric Martin did a nice preview for the new Stefan Feld called Bonfire last week. Also look for other great previews from Speil Digital later this week on Boardgame Geek And Finally Mondo and Restoration games have released all the info for their Unmatched: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. You can currently order it from the Mondo site for $50 Digital BG News— A Game of Thrones Digital Edition now up on Steam  $20 kICKSTARTER Freedom Five: A Sentinels Comics Board Game Oct 20th Frost Punk:The Board Game Crescent City Cargo + Captains of the Gulf Reprint  For Sale Autorama — With Advisors as well

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Two more great interviews are here this week in Episode 456—Ron Randall and Brian Joines! First up is the return of Ron Randall from Trekker: Hunter’s Moon, which you can support by going to this link: trekkerkickstarter.com. It’s the latest in the terrific series of graphic novels and other stories about Mercy St. Clair, a Trekker (bounty hunter) who’s a strong character as well as a great female lead! Ron and I talk about how he puts together these high-octane books, what we can expect from Mercy and Molly in this story and the future, and what you can get in this latest Kickstarter project so very worthy of your support! For more, go to this link! Then everything wraps up with the return of Brian Joines from Backtrack, his terrific new series from Oni Press. Here’s how it’s described: “If you had a chance to fix a mistake from your past, would you take it? Alyson Levy would. Guilt weighs heavy on former criminal ‘wheelman,’ Alyson, who led an illicit life that left her shattered into pieces that would never fit together the right way again. That’s when she started hearing about it…a massive cross-country car race that grants the winner a chance to correct a single mistake in their life.” We discuss how this series came to be, who the various characters are, and what we can look forward to as the first 10 issues wrap up this engaging story. The first trade is coming soon, so be sure to let your local comics shop know you want it! Highly recommended! 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 heroes find themselves in Las Vegas… or is it ancient Egypt? 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.