Major Issues Podcast

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...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts revisit Deadpool ten years later to ask the big question: did it age like fine wine or like warm chimichangas? They break down how the film reshaped superhero marketing, pushed the boundaries of R-rated comic book movies, and cemented Ryan Reynolds as the definitive Wade Wilson. The conversation dives into its meta humor, love story core, action set...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the Clique sits down with Phillip Kennedy Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation about monsters, morality, fatherhood, and what it really means to carry a legacy. One of the most emotionally grounded and thematically ambitious voices in modern comics joins the show to unpack both his current work and the evolution of his storytelling philosophy. Inside the e...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Dark Knight Returns with a full breakdown of the groundbreaking story that redefined Batman for a generation. Join us as we revisit Frank Miller’s dystopian vision of an aging Bruce Wayne coming out of retirement, unpack the political and cultural commentary embedded in its pages, and examine how the series resh...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts dissect Absolute Wonder Woman, breaking down DC’s bold reimagining of Diana and the mythology surrounding her. From her origins and upbringing to the new rules shaping her world, the conversation explores how this version challenges long-held ideas about power, compassion, and what it truly means to be a hero. Join us as we dig into the creative cho...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts turn their attention to Absolute Superman, unpacking DC’s latest reimagining of the Man of Steel. From its creative vision and tonal shift to how it reshapes Clark Kent, Krypton, and Superman’s place in the world, the episode breaks down what makes this version distinct from traditional interpretations. The discussion explores the themes at the hear...

Few creators in the modern comic book industry command the same level of visceral energy and raw emotional honesty as Daniel Warren Johnson. Known for his kinetic art style and deeply human storytelling in works like Do a Powerbomb and Wonder Woman: Dead Earth, Johnson has a unique ability to blend high-octane action with profound thematic depth. His involvement in any project brings an immediate...

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts take a deep dive into Absolute Batman, breaking down what makes this new take on the Dark Knight tick. From its creative approach and thematic focus to how it reinterprets Bruce Wayne, Gotham City, and the core pillars of Batman mythology, nothing is taken at face value. Join us why this dissects what works, what challenges expectations, and how Abs...