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We are back to see what happens to Tintin when he lands on the Moon! Plus, we review Conan: Scourge of the Serpent #4, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zordquest, and Where Does the Rainbow End? #1.

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CONAN: SCOURGE OF THE SERPENT #4 Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Ivan Gil Publisher: Titan Comics Release Date: January 7, 2026

Conan of Cimmeria has encountered Stygian sorcery and snake-sent creatures many times in his grand adventures, but he has never faced the true unspeakable power of SET… until NOW.

The serpent god's influence coils around the Hyborian Age and every other age linked to it. Three stunning supernatural stories will weave together to answer a chilling question of past and present – what is Set's grand plan for humanity, and how it's begun, can it be stopped?

Rating:3.5/5

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: ZORDQUEST Writer: Joey Esposito Artist: Gavin Smith Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $6.99 Release Date: January 7, 2026

What defines a hero? The Power Rangers discover that for themselves in this special one-shot! After a devastating encounter with the villainous Madame Axe-A-Lot, the Mighty Morphin team is left questioning whether they truly have what it takes. To regain their confidence, they'll each have to go on a spiritual quest of discovery to the breathtaking landmarks that the Zords call home! Will they be able to see for themselves the qualities that make them heroes at heart?

Rating: 3/5

WHERE DOES THE RAINBOW END? #1 Writer: Francesca Perillo Artist: Stefano Cardoselli Publisher: Mad Cave Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: January 14, 2026

A dramatic prequel to the hit story Love Me: A Romance Story, written by Francesca Perillo and drawn by Stefano Cardoselli. This story addresses universal themes of friendship, family, equality, and finding one's own truth.

Gilda has been abandoned by her parents, but fortunately, she has been discovered in the Cacace Bros. Robot Dump…and has been raised by the robots who discovered her. She was lucky to be found in the Rainbow Sector by robots that cared for her. However, she has also been shielded from the outside world, other humans, and from a dangerous section of their robot world called the Dark Cage, where the most hostile of robots live. Word has spread about her ability to fix robots, though, and one vicious robot from the Dark Cage wants her to repair all of the violent robots that live there…and nothing will stop him. Artist Stefano Cardoselli (Don't Spit In The Wind, Long Cold Winter) and writer Francesca Perillo (Long Cold Winter) reunite once again in this exciting prequel to their hit story Love Me: A Romance Story.

Rating:3/5

Tintin: Explorers on the Moon

Writer/Artist: Herge

Picking up where Destination Moon left off, Professor Calculus and Tintin discover a secret agent has managed to sneak onboard the rocket with plans to hijack it and abandon everyone on the moon!

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Let's kick off 2026 with my interview with creator Nick Cagnetti, co-writer and artist for the upcoming heartfelt superhero/horror hit Spirit of the Shadows!

Nick is probably best known for his work on Pink Lemonade and XINO, and it's important to note that this is his first full-length artwork since the aforementioned Pink Lemonade. Here's how Spirit of the Shadows is described: "Once, Erik Leroux was a mortal musician, selflessly devoted to his music and his true love, Katrina . . . until his sudden death plunged his soul into the carnival-like torments of the Spirit World beyond our own. Now, reborn as a phantom with fleeting memories of his life among the living, and forever cursed to bear the arcane costume his corpse wore to the grave, Erik will claw his way back from the infernal planes to uncover the mysteries of his own life . . . and avenge the dark sins that transformed him into the SPIRIT OF THE SHADOWS!" We discuss how this comic miniseries came to be and who the characters are, also explore Nick's comics career, and talk about what he has coming our way in 2026! Be sure to listen to this debut episode for the new year!

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In this installment of Critical Hit - A Major Spoilers Podcast, The team explores an underground base.

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What do we do with a problem like Bion? And the life and times of Sun Boy!

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES V4 #27 "Showdown!" March 1992 On Sale January 23, 1992 w: Keith Giffen/Tom Bierbaum/Mary Bierbaum/Tom McCraw a: Keith Giffen/Jason Pearson

In battle with B.I.O.N.!

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES V4 #28 "The Sizzling Story of Sun Boy!" April 1992 On Sale February 20, 1992 w: Tom Bierbaum/Mary Bierbaum a: Keith Giffen/Jason Pearson/Al Gordon

What in the world happened to Dirk Morgna?

As we close out the year at the Major Spoilers Podcast, we talk about whatever is on our minds, which turns out to be Roomba, that Trash Boy Anime, our favorite comic book characters, and more!

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This week, it's special episode #725, and the last one for 2025! There's no better way to wrap up the year than a great conversation with one of the very best comics creators around today, and that's Phillip Kennedy Johnson, who returns to the podcast and has big news about his future in comics!

Phillip has been making some of the best comic stories out there today, including his excellent work on DC's Superman and Marvel's Hulk. He talks about where we'll see his writing in 2026 and what else he would like to make happen in the New Year and beyond! To keep up with Phillip in the coming months, you can check out his website, which you can find at this link!

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On the night before Christmas, we unwrap Will of Doom #1, visit the multiversal mayhem of TMNT: Battle Nexus #1, and debate Avatar: Fire & Ash. Then it’s tradition time: Asterix and the Great Crossing—fun gags, thorny depictions, and whether this one’s a recommend or a skip. Plus a quick Archie × Oni news chat.

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On the night before Christmas, we unwrap Will of Doom #1, visit the multiversal mayhem of TMNT: Battle Nexus #1, and debate Avatar: Fire & Ash. Then it's tradition time: Asterix and the Great Crossing—fun gags, thorny depictions, and whether this one's a recommend or a skip. Plus a quick Archie × Oni news chat.

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STEPHEN "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: BATTLE NEXUS #1 Writer: Tom Waltz Artist: Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza Publisher: IDW Publishing Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: December 24, 2025 The raddest TMNT event of the decade kicks off here! This blistering five-part WEEKLY series finds the Turtles fighting for their lives in a martial arts challenge unlike anything they've faced. For the first time, IDW's Heroes in a Half Shell meet allies from other fan-favorite TMNT universes as they fight for their lives & discover the unbelievable secrets of Battle Nexus!" rating:2.5/5 You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4pqda8p

MATTHEW "THE WILL OF DOOM #1 Writer: Chip Zdarsky Artist: CAFU Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $6.99 Release Date:12/24/25 LONG LIVE, DOOM! As the Fantastic Four deal with the fallout from ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM, they're faced with big questions and a surprising new global menace! Will the White House have their backs? Will…the RED HULK? The next stage of the Marvel Universe starts here!" rating: 3/5 You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/44GDkvU

RODRIGO "AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Writer: James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver Director: James Cameron Studio: 20th Century Studios Stars: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and more Release Date: December 19, 2025 Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges." rating:3/5

ASTERIX AND THE GREAT CROSSING Writer: Rene Goscinny Artist: Albert Uderzo Publisher: Papercutz Land ho! Asterix and Obelix had been lost at sea, but they've finally reached what they think is a Roman colony. Then the Vikings turn up on a voyage of discovery, and the two Gauls realize that they've done something greater and more important: they've discovered a strange New World."

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The holidays are a great time for family and friends. In Episode 724, it's the return of a great friend of the show, Tom Marvelli from Another Door Comics, who talks about his new book Apparition, which is followed by my yearly holiday tradition!

"Scary ghost stories" are a staple for this season, so Tom and I talk about his new series that takes place in the world of The Boy in the Bot. Apparition is described this way: "Two men from opposite worlds, one seeking redemption, the other searching for answers, find themselves trapped in a single body and hunted by a force eager to claim them both. Now Michael must guide Thomas toward salvation while battling his own demons… before a greater evil consumes them. One body. Two souls. A battle for redemption and survival." We discuss how this book came to be, get an update on Another Door Comics, and explore what Tom will be up to in 2026. Be sure to support his current Kickstarter for this project at this link!

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 finish up 2025 with another terrific conversation with another great comics professional!

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In this installment of Critical Hit - A Major Spoilers Podcast: The party searches for the opening to Melvin's lair.

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