Major Issues Podcast

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, we’re breaking down the fallout from New York Comic Con 2026! We’re talking the biggest announcements, the news that has us excited, and what it all means for the future of comics. Then we’re diving into all three #1 issues launching Marvel’s Midnight Universe: Midnight Spider-Man by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and ScieTronc, Midnight Fantastic Four by Benjamin P...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, we’re talking Lanterns Season 1, and there’s A LOT to discuss. The first season of DC’s Green Lantern series was definitely divisive, with some big swings, surprising choices, and plenty of moments that had fans arguing. We’re breaking down Hal Jordan and John Stewart, the mystery at the center of the season, the biggest reveals, what worked, what didn’t, and...

The Major Issues Podcast is BACK! After a little hiatus, we’re returning to break down one of DC’s biggest events, Sinestro Corps War. We’re diving into the war between the Green Lantern Corps and Sinestro’s Yellow Lanterns, talking Hal Jordan, Sinestro, the emotional spectrum, some of the story’s biggest moments, and why this event became such an important part of Green Lantern history. Thanks fo...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts break down Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest chapter in the MCU and Tom Holland's biggest Spider-Man adventure yet. With Peter Parker fully embracing life as Spider-Man in a world that has forgotten him, the film pushes him to his limits as mysterious changes to his powers coincide with a terrifying new threat to New York. The hosts discuss the...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts finally tackle one of the most infamous Spider-Man stories ever published, Spider-Man: One More Day. The catch? It's the first time either of them has ever read it. Together, they experience the controversial story that saw Peter Parker make a deal with Mephisto, erasing his marriage to Mary Jane Watson in exchange for saving Aunt May. With fresh ey...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts revisit Onslaught Saga in celebration of X-Men '97 Season 2. As one of the most influential and controversial X-Men stories ever told, Onslaught marked a turning point for Marvel's mutants and reshaped the Marvel Universe in ways that are still felt today. Join us as we break down the rise of Onslaught, the psychic fusion of Professor X and Magneto,...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts break down Exquisite Corpses, the horror event that pits some of the world's deadliest killers against one another in a brutal fight for survival. They dive into the series' sprawling cast, the deadly tournament at its center, and how the book balances slasher horror, dark humor, and character drama. The hosts also explore the collaborative vision b...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Phantom by revisiting the cult superhero adventure that brought Lee Falk's legendary comic strip hero to the big screen. But there's a twist: one of the hosts is watching the film for the very first time! Together, they break down Billy Zane's unforgettable take on the Ghost Who Walks, the film's pulpy serial-in...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts break down Supergirl, the latest chapter in DC Studios' new cinematic universe and the long-awaited big-screen return of Kara Zor-El. Inspired by Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the film follows Kara on a galaxy-spanning journey alongside Ruthye as a quest for vengeance becomes a test of justice, compassion, and what it truly means to be a hero. The h...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts revisit Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King and Bilquis Evely ahead of Supergirl’s big-screen debut. Widely regarded as the defining Supergirl story of the modern era, the series follows Kara Zor-El, Krypto, and the young warrior Ruthye on a cosmic quest for justice that challenges everything Kara believes about vengeance, heroism, and hope. Th...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts take flight with The Rocketeer, diving into the pulp-inspired world of heroism, adventure, and old-school Hollywood glamour. They explore the origins of the character, the influence of classic serial storytelling, and how Dave Stevens’ work blends nostalgia with timeless superhero fantasy. The conversation also breaks down the character’s legacy acr...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts break down Spider-Noir, the gritty alternate take on the Spider-Man mythos that trades bright costumes and super-powered spectacle for shadows, mystery, and old-school noir. They explore the series’ reimagining of Spider-Man Noir, the influence of detective stories and crime dramas, and how this version of the wall-crawler fits into the larger Spide...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts break down The Boys Season 5, the explosive final chapter in the saga of corrupt superheroes, unchecked power, and total societal collapse. With Homelander tightening his grip on America and Billy Butcher running out of time, the season pushes every character toward an inevitable reckoning. The hosts unpack the political commentary, shocking twists,...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, we break down the latest wave of titles announced under DC’s Next Level initiative, including Barbara Gordon: Breakout, Lobo, Batwoman, Firestorm, Zatanna, and Deathstroke. Join us as we dig into the creative teams, the direction DC appears to be taking with these characters, and how this lineup reflects the publisher’s larger goals for the Next Level era. Fr...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts break down Punisher: One Last Kill, a brutal and emotionally charged story that throws Punisher back into the cycle of violence he can never truly escape. We talk about how the series handles Frank Castle’s mindset, the moral contradictions at the center of the character, and what separates The Punisher from other vigilantes in the Marvel Universe....

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts break down **Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, diving into the next chapter of Matt Murdock’s war for the soul of New York City. With tensions escalating around Wilson Fisk’s growing influence and Matt struggling to balance justice, faith, and vengeance, the season pushes every major player closer to the edge. The hosts unpack the returning characters...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts break down Superman/Spider-Man #1, the latest crossover bringing two icons back together in a way that feels both classic and modern. Written by Brad Meltzer with art by Pepe Larraz, the main story gets a full dissection as the hosts explore how this team captures the ideals, tone, and dynamic between Superman and Spider-Man while delivering a cross...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts break down Invincible Season 4, diving headfirst into the chaos of the Viltrumite War and everything it means for Mark Grayson’s future. They unpack the season’s biggest arcs, from the growing threat of Thragg and the Viltrumite Empire to the introduction of Dinosaurus, whose twisted logic forces Mark to confront what saving the world actually costs...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts dive into A.X.E.: Judgment Day in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Eternals. They break down how the event brings the Eternals, X-Men, and Avengers into conflict, while exploring the moral and philosophical questions at the heart of the story. From judgment and worthiness to the cost of playing god, the hosts dig into how this crossover elevat...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts celebrate 20 years of Josie and the Pussycats, the cult classic that went from misunderstood box office flop to one of the sharpest satires of the music industry and consumer culture. They revisit the film’s ahead-of-its-time commentary on branding, corporate influence, and manufactured fame, while breaking down the performances, soundtrack, and cha...

This week on Major Issues, the guys dive into the massive 2026 crossover event Superman / Spider-Man #1. Mark Waid and Jorge Jiménez lead the charge with a story that finally pits the Man of Steel and the Web-Slayer against a Brainiac and Doc Ock alliance. The crew weighs in on whether the chemistry between Clark and Peter lives up to the hype and if Waid’s love for comic history makes this a mode...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts revisit Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice ten years later to unpack one of the most divisive superhero films ever released. They break down Zack Snyder’s ambitious vision, the film’s heavy themes around power, fear, and godhood, and the controversial choices that sparked endless debate among fans. From Batman and Superman’s ideological clash to the...

THE Brett Bean Pulls Up to Major Discourse ⚔️ We sit down with Brett Bean, the talented creator behind D'Orc, and get into what drives the work beyond the blood and steel. This one is about grit. Betting on yourself. Putting something raw on the page and standing on it. 🗡️ D’Orc: Where it came from, why it had to exist, and what Brett needed to channel into the story. 🔄 Starting Over: We talk abo...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts dive into Annihilation, the cosmic Marvel event that reshaped the publisher’s spacefaring universe. Written primarily by Keith Giffen, the story unleashes the devastating Annihilation Wave across the galaxy and forces unlikely heroes to rise in the face of total extinction. The hosts break down the event’s massive scope, from Nova stepping into the...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts break down Wonder Man, Marvel’s latest addition to the MCU’s expanding television slate. Centered on struggling actor Simon Williams, the series blends superhero spectacle with Hollywood satire as a man chasing fame suddenly finds himself living the very kind of story he once auditioned for. The hosts discuss the show’s unique tone, its commentary o...