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Major Spoilers Podcast #1154: Oni Takes Archie, Doom Leaves a Will

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Oni Press announces it has licensed Archie Comics characters to launch a new line of comic books starting in 2026.
The episode opens with ads and a programming note about the holiday schedule. Stephen announces that Oni Press has licensed Archie Comics characters, with three titles starting in September 2026: Archie Comics No. 1 by W. Maxwell Prince, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Archie in Hell. He expresses surprise but sees it as a positive move, comparing it to video game licensing. Matthew notes this marks a major shift for the nearly century-old publisher. Stephen elaborates on three factors affecting Archie: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's horror titles like Afterlife with Archie, the introduction of diverse characters like Kevin Keller, and distribution challenges from Diamond. The hosts discuss W. Maxwell Prince's unconventional writing style and potential for crazy Archie stories. They transition to comic reviews, starting with 'The Will of Doom' #1 by Chip Zdarsky, where Dr. Doom's will leaves his $5 billion legacy to a 12-year-old girl, making Valeria Richards the richest person in the Marvel universe. Next, they review 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Battle Nexus' #1, describing it as a setup for alternate reality battles, giving it a middling rating. Rodrigo reviews 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', praising its writing and effects but criticizing its focus on the human character Spider, awarding it three slices of meatloaf. The episode concludes with a discussion of Asterix and the Great Crossing, noting its problematic depictions of Native Americans and black characters, and ends with promotional content and a song.

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A spoiler-heavy comics chat that weighs Turtles lore, alternate versions, and a blunt middle-of-the-road verdict.

Major Spoilers Podcast #1154 opens with the usual spoiler warning and sponsor material before settling into comics talk centered on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, alternate versions, and a few Marvel and DC cross-currents.

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You want a comics check-in that gives Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles a middle-of-the-road read.

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