Major Issues Podcast

Long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe was a twinkle in Kevin Feige's eye, Marvel Comics was looking to rebrand itself to make their books more accessible to new readers. In order to do so, the ULTIMATE UNIVERSE was created. Every Marvel hero was given a new shiny coat of paint and tweaks to their personalities and origins. This week we tackle 1/2 of the 13 issue Ultimates which introduces us t...

The ever duplicitous Nick Fury is amassing his own personal army for a Secret War, all while keeping his card close to his chest. Are his motives just? What lines should one cross for safety? How MANY LMDS DOES NICK FURY OWN! Join us as we dicuss Secret War #1-5 just in time for its 20th anniversary. We attempt to answer some questions whole raising many others in this fun discussion over a very p...

A long long time ago, before the world was ready for it, a superhero parody film starring some of the brightest minds in comedy hit theaters across the country. Universally panned, it became a cult classic and arguably a trailblazer given the popularity of that kind of media today. Of course, we are talking about Mystery Men, a film that celebrates its 25-year anniversary this year, but does the f...

If you had one wish what would YOU wish for? What would ANYONE wish for? Well, in Eight Billion Genies, we sure find out. Join us as we cover this epic tale of wish fulfillment, desire, restraint, and self-worth as we tackle this absolute INSTANT CLASSIC from Charles Soule with art by Ryan Browne. Check out my link: https://www.magicmind.com/MAJORISSUES to enjoy up to 56% off your Magic Mind subsc...

Happy Madame Web-ruary, one and all! It's time to talk about one of the most ill-conceived, dull and misguided entries into the Superhero genre, 2024's Madame Web. That's all I got. Check out the episode. Get 1 month FREE of Magic Mind, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/JANmajorissues Please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcas...

Valentine's Day may have come and went but we are still in the mood for love as we discuss the latest entry in the Scott Pilgrim Universe! Join us as we strap in for a high-flying adventure into the world of Scott Pilgrim with our review of "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off." Released as a thrilling sequel to the cult classic "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World," this series takes us on a nostalgic journey throug...

While The MCU gets all their ducks in a row for their Multiverse Saga, it's important to know that DC Comics INVENTED the Multiverse game! Not to be left in the dust, and just in time for the James Gun DCU reboot comes Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 1, the animated adaption of one of DC's greatest stories. Join us as we talk about what this film is, could have been, and is trying t...

In just a few months, Deadpool 3, one of most anticipated comic book movies of all time, will reunite the live-action Deadpool and Wolverine for the first time in 15 years. We've come a long way since X-Men Origins: Wolverine, so we thought it would be cool to go back and check out another meeting between Logan and Wade in 2009 via Hulk Vs Wolverine. Produced when the MCU was a gleam in Kevin Feig...

What If is back with a brand-new season, and with brand-new scenarios taking place all over Marvel's multiverse. Some stories are bleak, others light-hearted and some are just overall epic. We get a return of certain characters, albeit with slightly confusing motivations but the energy is still palpable. Join us as we go episode by episode and recap and review the events of What If Season 2 as we...

Echo, as a TV miniseries, is the MCU's first foray into something more adult. With blood, action packed fight sequences, and dark tones, it hopes to introduce us to a different side of Maya Lopez then we've ever seen before. Marvel Netflix fans rejoice as we get the return of not one but 2 characters from Daredevil, just as it's been announced that the Marvel Netflix shows are canon. How will this...

2023 is in the books! That means we have A TON of new projects to look forward to in 2024 but will they be any good? Grab your crystal ball and join us as we do our best to try to predict what films and shows will be hits or missing, and gauge our anticipation for each one in this clairvoyant episode of the Major Issues Podcast! Please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and gr...

2023 seems SO LAST YEAR, but what a year it was. Join us as we talk about all the good, bad, and ugly 2023 brought us when it came to TV Movies News and more on this super nostalgic episode of the Major Issues Podcast! Please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us wherever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes o...

Gather round young children, as we tell the tale of the last film of the DCEU. Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom certainly had some big shoes to follow, with the first Aquaman film breaking $1 billion dollars at the box office, but in a post-covid era of Superhero Fatigue can the King of Atlantis hold back the waves of apathy towards the genre as whole? Join us as we discuss not only the last DCEU movi...

Batman: Mask of The Phantasm is 30 years old! Released on December 25, 1993, Phantasm holds the distinction of being the first animated Batman film to be given a theatrical release. Unfortunately, because of the film's scant promotion, it underperformed at the box-office and it would be close to 25 years until an animated Batman graced the silver screen again. Join us as we look back fondly at thi...

The Killer is the latest movie from auteur director David Fincher. Based on the French graphic novel by Alexis "Matz" Nolent and Luc Jacamon, the film stars Michael Fassbender as a methodical and no-nonsense assassin who finds himself in deep water after a botched hit. Join us as we review this film, talk about its themes, and debate whether the accident is even an accident at all in this slightly...

Superman and Lois, the last remnant of the fallen Arrowverse, returns for its 3rd season. The series manages to up the stakes with some major plot points, huge character introductions, and changes to the status quo but does it help or hurt the series overall? Hear us dissect this season of Superman and Lois and discuss what future DC projects can learn from this version of Superman on this episode...

The Boys upped the ante when it comes to commentary on the overall superhero genre, using gore, foul language and sex to do so. It's spin-off, Gen V hopes to shock audiences in a similar fashion, but does it get the job done? Join us as we discuss the latest entry in The Boys universe, which in and of itself tackles a lot of young adult issues complete with the added drama of superpowers. Does it...

Loki Season 2 is in the books and what a show it was! We laughed, we cried, and timelines died. Join us as we try our best to break down this incredible second outing, while also predicting the future (if any) of Loki in the MCU! We talk Loki but also the recent casting of The Sentry, talk the Madame Web trailer, and other rumors in the multiverse on this Thanksgiving episode of the Major Issues P...

Right in the eye of the hurricane which is the tumultuous state of the current MCU, a movie was released that has both audiences and critics divided. The Marvels starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Paris, and Iman Vellani is the 33rd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but is it any good? Join us as we do our best to recap The Marvels, the implication of its post-credit scene, and the future of Marvel...

If you ask the interwebs, the MCU is on its last legs. A recent article on Variety has brought all of the recent problems of the MCU to the forefront, saying it needs to right the ship quickly or end up like the Titanic. Have they got right, or has the world forgotten what it took to get here? Listen and decide for yourself! Please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow a...

Halloween has come and gone but there's still some spookiness in the air, as the guy at CBC parse through one of the darker stories in DC Comics history, Blackest Night! Join us as we talk about the Green Lantern Corps, debate the usefulness of character resurrections, and do our best to summarize this EPIC tale about death, life, and what makes it all worthwhile. Please leave us a review on ITune...

Marvel's Spider-Man 2, one of the most highly anticipated sequels in video game history has been released and has taken over the world! That means, its a PERFECT time to go over the events that got us here with a recap and review of Marvel's Spider-Man and its spin-off Spider-Man: Miles Morales! We even manage to do a spoiler-free review of the latest release, so check it out! Please leave us a re...

Welcome to a NEW ERA for the Major Issues Podcast! Join us as we do our best to cover all the hot news stemming from NYCC 2023, and give even hotter takes when it comes to the TV, Movie, and Comic Book scuttlebutt going around the interwebs! Please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us wherever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merc...

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R.I.P. Arleen Sorkin It's been a while since we checked in on Harley, Ivy, and the pure insanity that is the Harley Quinn Animated TV Show. We have a lot to catch up on as we do our best to tackle seasons 3 and 4, talk about the more significant themes of the series and marvel at how it manages to juggle raunchy humor with life lessons about love, identity and being human. This is the LAST STOP on...