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Major Issues Podcast Ep 425: Brett Bean Interview!

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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 about creative resets. Walking away. Rebuilding momentum. Finding your voice again when the industry shifts or when you do. 🌎 Staying Grounded: In a loud and divided space, how do you stay focused and let the art speak? Brett shares how he filters out distraction and keeps his priorities straight. 🧠 Ownership: The weight of building your own world. The pressure that comes with it. The responsibility of steering the vision. ⚡ The Spark: What set him on this creative journey into comics and how he keeps himself inspired. Guys, this is a conversation about discipline, perspective, and trusting your instincts when you decide to go all in, and we really hope you enjoy it. 

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Major Issues Podcast Ep 424: Annihilation (2006) 20th Anniversary Recap & Review

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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 spotlight to major roles played by characters like Drax the Destroyer, Silver Surfer, and Thanos. They also explore how Annihilation revitalized Marvel’s cosmic corner and laid the foundation for years of stories that followed.

If you love epic space opera, forgotten heroes getting their moment, and one of Marvel’s most beloved modern events, this is a deep dive you won’t want to miss.

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Major Issues Ep 423: Wonder Man (2026) Recap & Review

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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 on celebrity culture and the entertainment industry, and how this take on Wonder Man fits into the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. From performances and production style to the deeper themes about identity and ambition, the episode explores whether this unconventional Marvel series finds its footing or gets lost in the spotlight.

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Major Issues Podcast Ep 422: Deadpool 10 Year Anniversary Recap & Review

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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 pieces, and whether its brand of fourth-wall-breaking chaos still hits a decade later. From its impact on the genre to its place in the larger comic book movie boom of the 2010s, this is a retrospective on the little superhero film that bet on itself and changed the game.

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Major Issues Ep 421: Major Discourse With Phillip Kennedy Johnson!

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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 episode, the discussion dives into his horror-driven work on The Incredible Hulk and Infernal Hulk, exploring the theological undercurrents and how this era reframes the monster within Bruce Banner. The conversation also turns to his sweeping run on Superman, from the Warworld saga to the ongoing effort to rebuild hope around the Man of Steel.

Phillip opens up about how fatherhood shapes his writing and why themes of legacy and emotional inheritance keep surfacing in his work. The hosts also dig into his approach to Batman and Robin, the challenge of balancing myth with intimacy, and what makes the Bruce and Damian dynamic so compelling right now. Plus, he gives a behind-the-scenes look at pitching Hellhunters and what it really takes to launch new ideas inside massive shared universes.

If you care about heart, horror, and heroes carrying impossible weight, this is one you do not want to miss.