Major Spoilers Podcast #1161: We're All Shining Stars

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The episode discusses the return of Jujutsu Kaisen, Scarlet Witch's new role, and explores long-form superhero storytelling in Astro City.

In this issue of the Major Spoilers Podcast: Jujutsu Kaisen returns for Season 3, Scarlet Witch claims the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme, and Lara Croft dives into danger in Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts. Then we head back to Astro City for Shining Stars, exploring long-form superhero storytelling, legacy characters, and what makes Kurt Busiek's universe endure. Plus, a spirited discussion about why manga continues to outperform Western comics in today's market. RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers . It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! ( https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS TOMB RAIDER: SACRED ARTIFACTS #2 Writer: Casey Gilly Artist: Antonio Di Caprio Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Release Date: February 25, 2026 Cover Price: $4.99 In order to keep a dangerous and familiar relic out of the wrong hands, Lara Croft must travel to Italy and meet the mysterious, masked adversary who stole it from her. But when Lara enlists the aid of her old friend Carter Bell, his own request for help will lead…

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Host: Major Spoilers

Topics covered

• Jujutsu Kaisen
• Scarlet Witch
• Tomb Raider
• Astro City
• superhero storytelling
• manga vs Western comics

Keywords

• Jujutsu Kaisen
• Scarlet Witch
• Tomb Raider
• Astro City
• superhero
• manga
• Western comics

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Major Spoilers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dark Horse Comics, Marvel Comics

Books & works: Jujutsu Kaisen, Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts, Sorcerer Supreme, Astro City

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