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It’s here! The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first female-led superhero film has arrived with Captain Marvel now in theaters everywhere. Starring Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Ben Mendelsohn, Captain Marvel follows a Kree warrior named Vers as she tries to recover her lost memories and find her place in the Kree/Skrull War. Did it live up to hype? How was Brie Larson in the title role and how does Captain Marvel factor into the events of Infinity War and Endgame? Well you are just gonna have to listen to find out! If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the one stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy!  ComicBook Clique Facebook ComicBook Clique on Instagram ComicBook Clique on YouTube Major I

Oh No! Captain Marvel is out in a few days and you haven't got a clue who Carol Danvers is?! Well luckily for you the guys at CBC have revved up for a Crash Course on all things CAPTAIN MARVEL aka Carol Danvers just in time for her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut! Starting at her old-school origin and going into what makes Carol who she is, we try and guess what took Marvel so long to crown her as its top female superhero. Learn how the character drastically changed starting in 2012 when writer Kelly Sue DeConnick took the reigns and what motivated DeConnick to tally revamp Captain Marvel! If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the one stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy!  ComicBook Clique F

Captain Marvel is on the cusp of breaking ground for the Marvel Cinematic Universe as its first big-budget attempt at a female-led superhero film, adding a layer to the genre that was sorely needed. We've seen how great films like Wonder Woman can inspire a generation so here's hoping Captain Marvel follows suit, but that's not what THIS episode is about. One THIS episode we bring back a classic segment, "Which Was Worse" where we pit two maligned films against one another in a debate over which is truly the WORST film. With Captain Marvel around the corner we've chosen 2004's Catwoman and 2005's Elektra as the films to go head to head. Nearly 15 years later, many tout these films as everything wrong with the superhero genre, but are both TRULY that bad? Is Catwoman definitively worse than Elektra or is the Scarlet Assassin the reason why it took us so long to get a competent female led superhero film? Tune in to find out! If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as

Character Spotlight Time! This week the Don talks to Jason Estrella, cosplayer, comic reader and self professed Multiple Man fanatic! The two talk about the changling Jamie Madrox aka Multiple Man but why the spotlight on Ol' Madrox anyway? Well the character has been through some ups and downs over the decades and was even considered as the star of his own movie starring James Franco! He's made cameos in movies and video games and has even headed his own version of X-Factor.  Jamie is an interesting hero. He seems to not care and yet always goes out of his way to do good. He may not be as popular as his other X-Mates but that ends with this episode! Starting with his debut in Giant-Sized Fantastic Four #4 and leaded up to his most recent appearance in the 2018 Multiple Man miniseries we try to cover the multiple magnificent mishaps of Jamie "Multiple Man" Madrox! If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't fo

HERE COMES A NEW CHALLEN- uh PODCAST! Blow off that cartridge, plug in your vintage controller, and get ready for a hell of a ride as we look back at 2010's Scott Pilgrim Vs The World, directed by (almost Ant-Man) director Edgar Wright. The film has a tremendous cast, which serves as a who's who of comic book media actors, while the stunning visual effects make sure you are never bored. It is also extremely accurate to its source material, the Scott Pilgrim series written by Bryan Lee O'Malley. Once we get over the special effects, sick fight sequences, and hilarious "ripped from the pages" dialogue, we talk about the themes this movie presents, and whether or not we are supposed to like its quirky protagonist, Scott Pilgrim himself! We discuss why this movie was a financial failure, why it has such a cult following, chat about or favorite fight scenes, and do apt comparisons to the comic. Last but not least we talk in-depth about the film's alternate ending, why it does (or doesn't) work and who the TRUE HE

One Batch, Two Batch, Penny and Dime. The Punisher is a character that has transcended the pages of modern comics and has come into his own as a enigmatic anti-hero. While no portrayal is 100% accurate, Jon Bernthal's ability to transform himself into the One-Man-War on crime in DareDevil Season 2 and then his own show The Punisher on Netflix, most are ready to call him the best Punisher ever! On this episode we analyze the character of Frank Castle as depicted across the Marvel Universe on Netflix, starting with his dynamic debut against the Devil of Hell Kitchen, and ending with his final war cry as his series seemingly ends. We talk the effects of PTSD on mental health, whether revenge could ever make someone whole, and try to walk in Frank's shoes as he chooses to fight for good while thinking he deserves none of it himself. We also spoil the heck out Season 1 & 2 of The Punisher, (and some Daredevil) so make sure you've done your homework before listening to our version of Frank Castle 101 courtesy o

The Don is not completely digging Tom King's Batman run, and thought it would be a good idea to read some of King's earlier work, more specifically his critically acclaimed run on The Vision in 2016. Boy, Oh Boy...where to start with this one? From deep themes of humanity and sentience, to nuanced views on mental health and what it means to be normal, Tom King's 12 issue (two volume) run on The Vision is a bonafide master class in deconstructing the superhero genre. With Yogi, as his co-host, The Don hopes to unpack the metric ton of thematic elements that is this book! We cannot stress enough how good this story is, so do us a favor a pick it up so you can join the conversation! Comixology : https://buff.ly/2WivZ0C Amazon: https://buff.ly/2WmyYp9 If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the one stop fo

With 2018 firmly in our rear-view, we are honored to bring you the Best of 2018 CBC Awards! It's definitely been a hell of a year when it comes to comic book media and this episode highlights the best and brightest things to come last year. Not only do we get to talk about each deserving nominee, but the winners were chosen by the members of the CLIQUE and all winners will be the result of popular vote. See who's left holding the golden trophies when the dust settles in this fancy-smancy episode of the Major Issues Podcast! If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the one stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy!  ComicBook Clique Facebook ComicBook Clique on Instagram ComicBook Clique on YouTube M

The first season of DC Universe’s inaugural show is over, and when the dust settled how did we feel about "DC’s Titans"? This week The Don is joined by GT Rebirth and Yogi for a no hold barred discussion reviewing the first live action iteration of one of the most famous teams in comic; The (Teen) Titans. From Beast Boy to Robin, Raven to Starfire and with a mix of Hawk and Dove, DC didn’t pull any punches in this series. Take a deep dive as we talk history of the team, comic book continuity and marvel at the very adult situations tackled on this show. Did it live up to expectations? Was Kory’s outfit that bad? Did Dick Grayson’s butt get its due? Most of those questions and more will be answered on this week Major Issues Podcast! If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the one stop for the latest and g

An airtight sequel is hard to come by these days. It seems like every studio under the sun NEEDS an interconnecting universe of films now. This means sometimes what could once stand alone as a fantastic first outing for a franchise, ultimately gets bogged down by unnecessary sequels. Comic book franchises have these issues in spades, as fundamental misunderstandings of what made the first film work, often leads to very very very bad sequels. From disco dancing down the street to peeing fire out the wazoo, these missteps in comic book media exist, and on this episode of Major Issues we do our best to cover the Worst Comic Book Movie Sequels of All Time. Joining The Don this week is comic book media commentator and podcast aficionado Peter Melnick of The Marvelist podcast. Do they have the same parameters for what makes a bad sequel? Listen now and find out! If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't forget to

It’s the first show of the 2019 reviewing one of the last comic book movies of 2018. (Trust us; we left this one for last for a reason!) On this episode of Major Issues, the guys of Comic Book Clique discuss Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. With the recent increase in Spider-Man’s popularity between the PS4 game, his inclusion in Infinity War and the Spider-geddon comic arc, you would think most, if not all of us, would be sick of the web shooting, wall crawling superhero by now! I mean how many times can one hear about the spider bite that turned mild mannered Peter Parker into the amazing Spider-man we know and love? How can you redefine a timeless story for a new audience and better yet a new demographic? Spider-Verse does it and does it seamlessly. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, this gem of a film will have you gasping, laughing, crying and cheering and that’s in the first half hour. Wanna hear more? Check out this SUPER SPOILER filled review and discussion of all things “Into the Spider-Verse"

Happy Belated Cliquemas all! What a year it has been, filled to the brim with latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media! We laughed, we cried, and ultimately we became better Cliquers! So with all the dust settled and a new chapter in front of us, consider this week’s episode the “post credit” for 2018, as we put on our thinking caps and look to the future to try and predict the comings and goings on 2019! What will be the box office hit of the year? What comic book character will soar in popularity? What new shows will set the standard for what it means to be a comic book show? 2019 comes one week early on Major Issues! If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the one stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at C

It’s the bottom of the 9th, with bases loaded. DC Comics and Warner Bros are down 5-0 in 2018 with no live action films since Justice League (Nov 2017). The mysterious Aquaman is at bat and the whole world watches in a hushed silence, wondering if director James Wan’s epic tale of royalty and destiny can get DC on the board, and ultimately turn the tide for the studio as a whole. But…did Aquaman change how fans feel about the DCEU? Is Jason Momoa the whiskey drinking, trident wielding, hero we never knew we needed? Where does one wash their clothes in an underwater city? Some of the questions (and MORE) will be answered on this week’s spoiler filled episode, where we take a deep dive into 2018's Aquaman! If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the one stop for the latest and greatest things to come to

It's the trailer everyone has been waiting for! The aftermath of The Decimation has left our MCU heroes in a bit of slump as they try to live in a world Post-Snappening. With minimal footage and even less visible plot threads to pull, see what we think of the Avengers: Endgame trailer and put on your tinfoil hat as we speculate wildly! Plus... Red skies, alternate realities and devilish doppelgangers means we got another Crisis on our hands as CW gives us another epic crossover event with Elseworlds! Starting on The Flash and continuing through Arrow and Supergirl, Elseworlds is a hefty helping of fan service with a metric ton of comic book Easter Eggs and nods at DCs past. All this plus the debut of Gotham city and its resident vigilante Batwoman! Twist, turns, and ominous warnings are on the menu in this feast that just keeps on giving! If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merc

Happy Birthday Major Issues! It’s been one full year since we started this podcast but unfortunately we couldn’t get everyone together for the anniversary. Luckily, The Don has found a mysterious Infinity Gauntlet and hopes to use it to reach out to the farthest places in the universe and talk all thing 2018 in comics and comic book media! From TV to film, from one-shots to miniseries, no stone is left un-turned in this celebration! Trust us there is nothing like a Major Issues Annual...Thank you for the memories! Now let's take over the world! If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the one stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy!  ComicBook Clique Facebook ComicBook Clique on Instagram ComicBoo

Remember, remember....the fifth of November. The Gunpowder treason and plot.  I know of no reason why the Gunpowder treason should ever be forgot! These are the first lines spoken in 2005's V for Vendetta based on the book of the same name written by prolific comic book writer Alan Moore. V for Vendetta is a thrill ride of vigilantism, with twists, turns, poetry and violence. Does it hold up almost 15 years later? Does the central plot reflect modern politics? What is the difference between the book and the film? All these questions and more are answered in this week's V for Vendetta Review! If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the one stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy!  ComicBook Clique

Hello TRUE BELIEVERS! While it has been a sad couple of days for Marvel fans everywhere, we here at ComicBook Clique thought we would sit down and talk about the true visionary that was Stanley "Stan Lee" Lieber. There truly wouldn't be a Major Issues podcast without the contributions of Stan and his collaborations with many talented artists and writers over the years. Spider-Man, The X-Men, Fantastic Four....you name it and Stan had a hand in it. Pull up a chair as we dissect a truly awe-inspiring legacy that can never and will never be duplicated. Excelsior! If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the one stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy!  ComicBook Clique Facebook ComicBook Clique on In

Episode 50 is upon us! Instead of doing a normal review this week, we decided to dissect the characterization of Superman in 2013's Man of Steel, and decide what it's effects are, on the DCEU. While GT Rebirth is a devoted MOS defender, The Don feels it has more problems than it lets on. Watch these two battle passionately over the soul of the last son of Krypton, all the while trying to answer the question..."What happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the one stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy!  ComicBook Clique Facebook ComicBook Clique on Instagram ComicBook Clique on YouTube Major Issues on Twitter Shop ComicBook Clique

Being a hero may not be what it’s cracked up to be. At least that’s the lesson learned in the 2010 smash-hit Kick-Ass based on the 2008 comic of the same name. Kick-Ass follows Dave Lizewski (Aaron Taylor Johnson), a normal New York teenager, as he tries his hand at vigilantism, with some discouraging results. His journey puts him in the path of other heroes (Nicholas Cage & Chloe Grace Moretz), and villains (Mark Strong & Christopher Mintz-Plasse), but things definitely don’t go the way he planned. Directed by Matthew Vaughn with the comic written by Mark Millar, Kick-Ass was a tour de force when it hit theaters and bookshelves…but does it hold up? Lucky for you listeners the guys at CBC decided to review BOTH the film and the comic, in an in-depth review you do NOT wanna miss! If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to y

It's the SPOOKIEST time of the year, and to celebrate the guys at CBC are doing a deep dive into one of the most frightening protagonists in comic book history, Spawn. Not only is this episode filled with facts about his origin, power set and weaknesses, but we even find time to do a full review on the 1997 film of the same name! Starring Michael Jai White, Martin Sheen and John Leguizamo, its been quite some time since most of us has seen this film! Did it hold up? Is Spawn a likeable hero? Does anyone like that clown? Find out on this episode of Major Issues! If you can, please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the one stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy!  ComicBook Clique Facebook ComicBook Clique on I