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We take a break in the Moon Generation saga to see what is going on with the secret organization, F.I.S.T.

"They had a plan, until the robots with guns showed up."

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Opening scenes matter.

A great one grabs you immediately, sets the tone, and tells you exactly what kind of ride you're in for.

This week on Top Five, we're counting down the greatest opening movie scenes — the ones that made an entrance and never let go.

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Hellboy gets a sad little ghost story, Garfield gets babyfied, and then we dive deep into Bitter Root Vol. 1—monsters, family fractures, Harlem in the 1920s, and one of the strongest art showcases we've read in a while.

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REVIEWS HELLBOY IN LOVE: BLACK EYES (ONE-SHOT)

Writer: Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden Artist: Alex Nieto Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Release Date: April 29, 2026 Cover Price: $4.99

A cozy visit with retired B.P.R.D agents Archie and Margaret takes a chilly turn when Hellboy and Anastasia investigate the local ghost, whose once only legendary wails have been disturbing their quaint village with more and more urgency.

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BABY GARFIELD #2

Writer: Stephanie Cooke Artist: Whitney Gardner Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: April 29, 2026

Two new baby Garfield adventures? No, we're not kitten you!

Join baby Garfield as he gets up to more silly hijinks in this paw-sitively delightful second issue!

Mondays? More like No-Fun-Days! Learn why Garfield has an enduring animosity toward this particular day of the week and witness some kitty chaos in "Baby Garfield's First Monday" by writer Stephanie Cooke (Oh My Gods!, The Racc Pack) and artist Whitney Gardner (The Racc Pack, Free Piano).

Then follow the mouth-watering scents of roasted tomato, oregano, and cheese, and pull up a seat at the table to experience Garfield's first heavenly encounter with a delicious Italian dish in "Baby Garfield's First Lasagna" by creator Brittney Williams (Mixed-Up, Girl on Fire, Goldie Vance).

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TRADE DISCUSSION BITTER ROOT: FAMILY BUSINESS

Writer: David F. Walker, Chuck Brown Artist: Sanford Greene Publisher: Image Comics

Once known as the greatest monster hunters of all time, the Sangerye family specialized in curing the souls of those infected by hate, but those days are fading. A terrible tragedy has claimed most of the family, leaving the surviving cousins split between curing monsters and killing them. Now, with a new breed of monster loose on the streets of Harlem, the Sangerye family must come together, or watch the human race fall to untold evil.

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In Episode #742, it's the return of excellent publisher Mike Kennedy, the main force behind Magnetic Press!

Mike Kennedy from Magnetic Press, one of my very favorite comics producers! Mike talks about their eclectic comics offerings, including Klaw and Waluk by Emilio Ruiz and Ana Miralles! His current Kickstarter is for Silent Jenny, which is described as "A haunting story of dystopian melancholy and visual grandeur from the author of SHANGRI-LA and CARBON & SILICON." It concludes this Friday, May 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET, and it is so very worthy of your support! Be sure to check out their online catalog here! Be sure you don't miss what Mike has to say!

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We talk Sentinels of the Multiverse, chat with Bill Schweigart about his new book, Dirty 20,a and answer your questions about Lancer and Moon Generation in this week's episode.

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In this issue of the Major Spoilers Podcast: We share our thoughts on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire #1 and Speed Racer Adventures Vol. 1 before diving deep into The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 1. Along the way, we talk about theme park continuity, all-ages comics, pulp heroes in the modern market, and why Conan remains such a flexible, enduring character while others from the same era don't always make the leap.

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REVIEWS STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGE—ECHOES OF THE EMPIRE #1

Writer: Ethan Sacks Artist: Roi Mercado, Jethro Morales Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: April 22, 2026

NEW SECRETS OF GALAXY'S EDGE REVEALED! LUKE SKYWALKER, PRINCESS LEIA and CHEWBACCA head to BATUU in search of important intel and stumble upon a dangerous relic - one that puts them on a collision course with the EMPIRE! Galaxy's Edge writer Ethan Sacks and artists Jethro Morales & Roi Mercado tell an all-new story inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

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SPEED RACER ADVENTURES VOL 1

Writer: Franco Aureliani Artist: Derek Charm Publisher: Papercutz Cover Price: $12.99 Release Date: April 28, 2026

The best race car driver in the world has been invited to drive the most advanced artificial intelligent car in the world. Speed Racer is not that driver, and the Mach Five is not that car, but that's not going to stop him from entering that race and winning! When the world's richest man uses unlimited funds to build the most technologically advanced car in the world and hires Racer X to run a race he created, the deck is stacked against Speed Racer! Its not going to be an easy race, but with his secret weapons, his friends and family, Speed has a pretty good chance of getting in the race and winning, but he's going to hedge his bet by using a whole lot of candy! Come for the laughs, the hijinx and the amazing speeds the cars reach. Go Speed racer, GO!

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TRADE DISCUSSION THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Vol. 1

Writer: Various Artist: Various Publisher: Titan Comics

SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #1:

CONAN THE GENERAL: Promised riches beyond imagining, Conan finds himself bound for war at the head of an exiled Hyrkanian Prince's army. But when ancient monsters are unleased and the Prince's recklessness imperils all, Conan will be forced to choose: abandon wealth for safety or face danger head-on to prevent innocent blood from drenching the desert sands.

SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #2:

Featuring a new CONAN epic from writer Jim Zub and artist Richard Pace, spectacular covers from Dave Dorman and Nick Marinkovich, jaw-dropping art pin-ups, and more.

SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #3:

Featuring a chilling CONAN tale from writer Frank Tieri and artist Cary Nord, the exciting conclusion of writer/artist Patch Zircher's SOLOMON KANE epic, a silent Conan story for writer/artist Alan Quah, a tantalizing sneak peak of John C. Hocking's novel CONAN: CITY OF THE DEAD, jaw-dropping covers from Alex Horley and Cary Nord, incredible art pin-ups, and more.

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Greg Weisman is an American writer, producer, novelist, and voice actor best known for creating the animated series Gargoyles, co-developing The Spectacular Spider-Man, and producing Young Justice, is the guest this week in Episode #741! We focus particularly on Gargoyles this time, a favorite of mine in both comics and animation!

Greg has brought many other comic book stories to life, including the Gargoyles meeting the Fantastic Four in New York City. We talk about how Gargoyles came to be, who the characters are, and what the future might hold for these heroes of the night. If you enjoy excellent storytelling and compelling characters, be sure to pick up any comic that has his name on it, just like I do!

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Chameleon gets an upgrade, Bandwidth gets some disturbing news, and Tucson's mail arrives!

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That chemical rush changes our mood, feelings, and attitude. This week, our Top Five Things That Trigger a Dopamine Hit.

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A spooky medieval opener in Corpse Knight, more intrigue in Radiant Black, and then a deep dive into Tomb Raider and the Frozen Omen—why it feels constrained, how Lara Croft works as a character, and where game-comic adaptations can go wrong.

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REVIEWS RADIANT BLACK #41

Writer: Joe Clark and Kyle Higgins Artist: Marcelo Costa Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: April 15, 2026

Horizon is Chicago's hero, but the secrets waiting in a lab outside the city tell a different story. To get them, Radiant Black will need the help of an infiltration expert—if he and SHIFT don't kill each other first.

Rating: 4/5

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CORPSE KNIGHT #1

Writer: Michael Chaves Artist: Rico Renzi, Matthew Roberts Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: April 22, 2026

MINISERIES PREMIERE As war ravages France, a young girl named Foy lives in relative peace with her father... until tragedy strikes. As Foy struggles to fend for herself, she's granted a miracle—her father returns from the dead to protect her. Now, they embark on a sacred quest, confronting murderers, wild animals, wandering armies, and black magic plaguing the countryside. As Foy comes face to face with the dark side of miracles and the secrets of the Corpse Knight, she must question if the man by her side has always been a monster... Acclaimed storytellers MICHAEL CHAVES (The Conjuring franchise) and MATTHEW ROBERTS (Universal Monsters: Creature from The Black Lagoon Lives!) present a haunting new horror series where family is family, whether they're alive or undead…

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TRADE DISCUSSION TOMB RAIDER AND THE FROZEN OMEN

Writer: Corina Bechko Artist: Randy Green, Carmen Carnero Publisher: Dark Horse Comics

It's up to Lara Croft and Carter Bell to stop a group of cultists from causing world-wide cataclysmic devastation! Ancient ivory artifacts hold the key to both salvation and destruction, and these rivals-turned-friends must recover them before the cultists in a race against time! Lara's newest quest is filled with incredible action, dual pistols, and high-spirited adventure in the same universe as the Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light and Lara Croftand the Temple of Osiris games!

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