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This week on the show: Animal Man, Animal Man, not a friend of Particle Man (Rodrigo made me do it). Also, Invincible, Darkwing Duck, and Wonder Woman - which one is different, can you tell? Plus, when do you buy your comics? NEWS Mars Needs Moms tanks at the box office, is this the end of Uncanny Valley animated films? Link REVIEWS Stephen INVINCIBLE #78 32 PAGES, FC, $2.99 THE VILTRUMITE WAR CONTINUES! The dust is settling, the war is over... but nothing will ever be the same. Mark and Eve, Nolan and Debbie are reunited, but the Viltrumites have... well... you’ll just have to read the book to find out. NOTE: This book comes out next week (march 23, 2011). It was scheduled to arrive this week, but Diamond had a delivery problem. [rating:4/5] Rodrigo DARKWING DUCK #10 Written by Ian Brill Drawn by James Silvani SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99 COVER A: James Silvani COVER B: Amy Mebberson High adventure and espionage are afoot as the new arc of DARKWING DUCK continues! Who is on the run from F.O.W.L.’s eggmen? Only the terrific twosome of Darkwing Duck and his loyal sidekick…Steelbeak? Former foes become friends, and familiar allies team up for the first time, with the fate of St. Canard and the whole world at stake in Part 2 of “F.O.W.L. Disposition!” [rating:2.5/5] Matthew Wonder Woman #608 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI & PHIL HESTER Art and Cover by DON KRAMER & JAY LEISTEN 1:10 Variant Cover by ALEX GARNER Flashes of a destroyed Themyscira haunt Diana all over again as an Amazon safe house is completely destroyed. The culprits? Cheetah and Silver Swan, who work for the mysterious Morrigan. How does Diana get out of this one? According to Cheetah, "You run…" [rating:2/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK This week, we have a purchasing question for you. Every Wednesday, comic shops around the country open up with brand new titles for you to pick up, and enjoy. But do you pick up your comics on Wednesday, or is there another day during the week that you buy your four color fare? VOTE![poll id="174"] VOTE Animal Man Volume 1 From Grant Morrison, creator of The Invisibles and writer of New X-Men and JLA, comes a classic tale of a man whose struggle to save human lives becomes something more…Buddy Baker is Animal Man, able to take on the characteristics of any creature he touches. After some time away from high-profile heroics, he decides to get back into costume – much to the chagrin of his wife and son – and is soon involved in a series of dangerous and exciting adventures. But Buddy has some decisions to make, and some shocks to come; because for the first time, he’s listening to the animals. And he doesn’t like what he’s hearing… –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. Music from this episode comes from Armin Breuer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: Chickens that talk, elephants that get it on, and time traveling tales 15 years after the fact. NEWS Tomb Raider Getting Reboot Link REVIEWS Stephen ELEPHANTMEN #30 story RICHARD STARKINGS, art AXEL MEDELLIN, cover J. SCOTT CAMPBELL 32 PAGES, FC, $3.50 “QUESTIONABLE THINGS,” Part Seven Miki and Hip spend a night in. [rating:3/5] Rodrigo Perils of Picorna #1 Perils of Picorna is a six-issue fantasy comic series written by Amy Kaczmarowski and Rick Silva. It’s illustrated by Missy Pena, and published under Dandelion Studios’ new Quarterstaff fantasy imprint. [rating:3.5/5] Matthew John Byrne Next Men #4 By John Byrne Who is the mysterious figure in black, and why are the Next Men being victimized? Our fourth issue reveals the answers lie in a tale of disaster and destruction... that never happened! [rating:4/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Forget the fighting, forget the obscure references, this week we’re taking a look at the habits of the Major Spoilerite, and what you are reading beyond Marvel and DC. VOTE![poll id="173"] VOTE ELMER Jake Gallo is an angry young man, frustrated at his lack of employment and easily provoked by perceived slights. It is not until we are several pages into the book that we discover that he is also a talking, thinking chicken. He is no anomaly; decades earlier, all of chickenkind suddenly gained intelligence and speech; by the 2000s they are legally human. Jake’s father’s illness and subsequent death lead Jake to read his father’s account of the early days after the change; this in turn allows Alanguilan to show the reader the often horrific sequence of events that followed chickenkind’s sudden elevation to sapience. Used to seeing chickens as food or worse, humans are not shown at their best as they react, often violently, to this sudden alteration of the natural order. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. Music from this episode comes from Armin Breuer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: JSA doesn't thrill, Maus II back for more, and Spawn vs. Hellboy! Plus: When it comes to indie comics, Rodrigo goes way out there. NEWS Dark Knight Splash Page going up for auction Link REVIEWS Stephen Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #154 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by SARA PICHELLI & DAVID LAFUENTE Cover by ED McGUINNESS Rated T+ …$3.99 [rating:3/5] Rodrigo The Perils of Picorna In Issue 2, Picorna and Petrus find an important clue to the mystery of the vanished priestess, only to have it snatched from their grasp. Fortunately, the trail is not completely cold, and the two young acolytes soon find themselves in a race against time as they search a massive library for the information they need and their enemies begin to close in on them. Perils of Picorna #2 brings new friends, new foes, and of course plenty of new peril! [rating:4/5] Matthew Justice Society of America #48 Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM; Art and Cover by SCOTT KOLINS Nobody's sure why they thought that the super-terrorist Scythe was working alone, but the JSA is about to learn the hard way that even bad guys have colleagues! Scythe is set free by the terror cell he's been working with, and Monument Point may never get a chance to thrive before it – and all that the Justice Society stands for – is destroyed forever! [rating:1/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK BRING ON THE APOCALYPSE! VOTE![poll id="172"] VOTE Maus II Spiegelman’s Maus, A Survivor’s Tale (Pantheon, 1987) was a breakthrough, a comic book that gained widespread mainstream attention. The primary story of that book and of this sequel is the experience of Spiegelman’s father, Vladek, a Polish Jew who survived the concentration camps of Nazi Germany during World War II. This story is framed by Spiegelman’s getting the story from Vladek, which is in turn framed by Spiegelman’s working on the book after his father’s death and suffering the attendant anxiety and guilt, the ambivalence over the success of the first volume, and the difficulties of his “funny-animal” metaphor. (In both books, he draws the char acters as anthropomorphic animals– Jews are mice, Poles pigs, Germans cats, Americans dogs, and French frogs.) The interconnections and complex characterizations are engrossing, as are the vivid personal accounts of living in the camps. Maus and Maus . . . II are two of the most important works of comic art ever published. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: Eclipso returns, a three-year-old weighs in, Dwayne McDuffie passes, and the crew looks at the first volume of Maus. Plus, boinkidy-boink-boink, spricky spricky. NEWS BOOM! KIds becomes kaboom! Link REVIEWS Stephen QUEEN SONJA #14 32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen + Written by LUKE LIEBERMAN Art by MEL RUBI Covers by FABIANO NEVES (50%) & CARLOS RAFAEL (50%) From wild child, to thief, to warrior – the metamorphosis is nearly complete as Sonja and Kain confront Lord Fellon in his lair. A suicide mission, but they must atone for their sins. And what of Jubal, their master, where do his loyalties lay? A thrilling episode that strikes at the heart of Red Sonja’s psyche! [rating:3.5/5] Rodrigo Minor Acts of Heroism [rating:4/5] Matthew Justice League of America #54 Written by JAMES ROBINSON Art by BRETT BOOTH & NORM RAPMUND Cover by BRETT BOOTH 1:10 Variant Cover by DAVID MACK "The Rise of Eclipso" begins here as the dark energies that have surrounded Earth are harnessed once more to usher in the great Lord of Darkness! And it looks like the corruption of all mankind starts with the members of the Justice League! When things go dark, which teammate poses the greatest threat to mankind – Obsidian or Jade? [rating:1/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK We all love Science Fiction movies, and the Sci-Fi SyFy Channel does a bang up job with cranking out some of the strangest original sci-fi movies we’ve ever seen. Take Sharktopus and Gatoroid for example; a giant alligator and a shark-octopus hybrids. Champions both, showcasing the pinnacle of movie storytelling. But it does bring up an interesting question; If Gatoroid and Sharktopus were put in a tank to fight it out to the death, who would win? VOTE![poll id="171"] VOTE Maus Maus: A Survivor’s Tale, by Art Spiegelman, is a biography of the author’s father, Vladek Spiegelman, a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor. It alternates between descriptions of Vladek’s life in Poland before and during the Second World War and Vladek’s later life in the Rego Park neighborhood of New York City. The work is a graphic narrative in which Jews are depicted as mice, while Germans are depicted as cats. It is the only comic book ever to have won a Pulitzer Prize. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: Giants are getting killed, Matthew wants to kill a speedster, and 80's sword and sorcery comics are suggested. NEWS DC Cancels Books Link REVIEWS Stephen Amazing Spider-Man #654 By: Dan Slott, Stefano Caselli Publisher: Marvel Comics REVENGE OF THE SPIDER-SLAYER-Part 3 (of 3):'Self-Inflicted Wounds' One of the most pivotal moments of the SPIDER-MAN 'BIG TIME' era happens here. Other comics promise you their issues will 'Change Everything' or that 'Nothing Will Ever Be The Same.' No carnival barker-like pitch this time. Just the plain, simple truth: This issue of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN will have repercussions for Peter Parker and this title's cast for years and years to come. Guest-starring THE NEW AVENGERS. Also in this issue: We finally reveal what has become of the alien symbiote. And a dramatic change to Spider-Man's powers. Do NOT miss this issue! [rating:3.5/5] Rodrigo Darkwing Duck #9 Written by Ian Brill Drawn by James Silvani SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99 COVER A: James Silvani COVER B: Sabrina Alberghetti BRAND NEW ARC! GREAT FOR NEW READERS! As the “Crisis on Infinite Darkwings” subsides, the way is made for…what else? A brand new crisis! Something mysterious has emerged in the ranks of the formerly-most-fiendish secret organization on the planet — F.O.W.L. Inside F.O.W.L.’s remnants lurks a plot so insidious that Darkwing Duck has been enlisted to neutralize the nefarious notion by one of their own — Steelbeak! Don’t miss the first part of… “F.O.W.L. Disposition!” [rating:4/5] Matthew Flash #9 [rating:1.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK This week, instead of throwing players in a ring and having them duke it out, we’re asking you to sit and think. Teams and organizations are always trying to grow their membership. In the case of the Jedi and the Green Lantern Corps, membership is limited, but each have their privileges. We want to know which would you rather be a member of? VOTE! [poll id="170"] VOTE I Kill Giants It’s a story about a girl who’s a bit of an outsider – she’s smart-assed and funny, but totally in our geekland: she’s obsessed with Dungeons & Dragons, she doesn’t have a lot of friends, she’s a bit of a social misfit. She’s taken her fantasy life a little far, and really only talks about giants to people. She’s convinced that giants are real and giants are coming, and it’s her responsibility to stop them when they show up. This weird little fantasy life that she’s going has started seeping into her real life, and as we see things from her point of view, we see that she sees pixies and she sees signs in the clouds and other things that might be telling her that bad things might be coming. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: The Cycle of Water, Comic sales plunge, and reviews, reviews, reviews (and butter). NEWS Comic sales plunge in January Link REVIEWS Stephen Ultimate Thor #4 Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Pencils & Cover by CARLOS PACHECO How does a man become a God? The epic origin of the God of Thunder comes to a close as Thor discovers the mystery of his past. Masterminds Jonathan Hickman and Carlos Pacheco bring you the thrilling conclusion of one of the most talked about series… and you don’t want to miss it! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 [rating:2/5] Rodrigo Icarus #1 Written and Illustrated by Ryan Cody Publisher: Super75Comics A child with the ability to look into the future sees an object approaching Earth, a giant spacecraft containing a species intent on invasion and occupation. Alongside the most public superhuman of the time, The Golden Templar, they approach a group of the world's most powerful leaders . The Ameliorata do not believe her story and cast her away. When she, and other gifted seers go public with their warning, global riots break out and the world is turned upside down with religious and economic collapse. The Ameliorata decide that the super-humans cannot be allowed to roam unchecked and continue to upset the power balance. They order the execution of every known superhuman. Major Robert Riley is put in charge of exterminating the world’s most powerful individuals. The Ameliorata convince the public that the oncoming object to Earth is only the asteroid Icarus, preparing to make its scheduled pass of Earth. Icarus is expected to pass Earth on June 16th, 2015. [rating:3.5/5] Matthew Legion of Superheroes Annual v.6 #1 Written by PAUL LEVITZ & KEITH GIFFEN Art and cover by KEITH GIFFEN & JOHN DELL The legendary team of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen reunite on the Legion for the first time in 20 years! And their next 31st century masterpiece introduces the all-new, all-deadly Emerald Empress! She's ultra-twisted! She possesses entire planets! And she devastates the Legion so completely, one Legionnaire will never be the same! [rating:4/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK When it comes to parody that goes to the next level, The Venture Brothers show that you don’t have to be a one gimmick show to make something work right… or something. This week, the powers that be have taken Race Bannon and tossed him in the ring with Brock Samson to see which will make it out alive. VOTE! [poll id="169"] VOTE Okko: Cycle of Water The Cycle of Water was originally published as a two-issue mini-series by Delcourt in 2005, and has been reprinted by Archaia Studios Press as a four-issue mini-series (2006–2007). The year is 1108 in the official calendar of the Pajan Empire. Far from the fields of battle, Okko the ronin heads a small group of demon hunters, wandering the realms of Empire. He is accompanied by Noburo, a mysterious giant who hides his face behind a red oni mask, and the whimsical monk Noshin, the saké lover with the power to summon and commune with the spirits of nature. The young fisherman Tikku enlists the group’s help in finding his sister, the geisha Little Carp, who was kidnapped by pirates. But the quest will have a price, and will lead our four heroes much farther afield than they’d ever imagined… Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: The Swamp Thing rises, Thundercats Ho!, and we answer a listener question about horror comics. NEWS New Thundercats Link REVIEWS Stephen Action Comics #897 Written by PAUL CORNELL Art by PETE WOODS Cover by DAVID FINCH & BATT The last place Lex Luthor expected his quest for the Black Lantern energy to take him was Arkham Asylum – specifically to the cell of The Joker! What clues about Lex's quest could The Joker have to offer, and why on Earth would Lex trust him? Get ready for a one-of-a-kind confrontation between comics' two greatest villains, as brought to you by the twisted minds of Paul Cornell and Pete Woods! [rating:3.5/5] Rodrigo CHIP 'N' DALE RESCUE RANGERS #3 (B) It’s the return of your favorite furry flatfoots in an all-new original ongoing series! Trouble for the Rescue Rangers changes from big to absolutely huge when the team travels to the Arctic to saddle a sleuth of crazed polar bears. But the fur really flies when Chip confronts Monterey Jack, and the very leadership of the Rescue Rangers is on the line! Join DARKWING DUCK writer Ian Brill and MARVEL SUPERHERO SQUAD artist Leonel Castellani for part 3 of “Worldwide Rescue,” brought to you by BOOM! Studios and the Disney Afternoon Revolution! [rating:2.5/5] Matthew Secret Avengers #9 Writer: Ed Brubaker Artist: Mike Deodato Price: $3.99 The Story: Will Shang Chi's father return?! And now that their secret enemy's involvement in his resurrection has been exposed, what will Steve Rogers and his team do to take on the Shadow Council? Brubaker and Deodato keep up the Kung Fu Espionage. [rating:4.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK The Dark Knight rises is set to start filming in May, and the new Superman movie is scheduled to hit theaters in 2012. Involved in both is Christopher Nolan. He’s directing The Dark Knight, and producer for the Zack Snyder directed Superman. Nolan is certainly H’wood’s golden child at the moment, but will his film brilliance work once again for two superhero films? VOTE! VOTE [poll id="168"] Saga of the Swamp Thing Volume 1 From 1983 through 1987, a young British writer named Alan Moore revolutionized the American comic book. His groundbreaking tenure on DC Comics’ SWAMP THING set new standards for graphic storytelling and touched off a revolution in the medium that is still expanding today. Building on the title’s framework of gothic horror with a remarkably intuitive narrative style and an unprecedented depth of characterization, Moore’s vision was realized through the hauntingly beautiful artwork of such collaborators as Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, Dan Day and Rick Veitch. The result is one of comics’ most enduring masterpieces. Now, for the first time, Moore’s entire run — including his never-before-reprinted debut issue — is available in archival hardcover editions. This first volume, collecting issues 20-27 of THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING, also features a foreword by famed horror author Ramsey Campbell and a new introduction by Swamp Thing co-creator and original series editor Len Wein. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: Ding Dong the Comics Code Authority is dead! Hack/Slash is traded, The Cape is good, and Dr. Peter Coogan returns. NEWS Comic Code Authority is dead and gone Link REVIEWS Stephen 10th Muse vs Legend of Isis #1 Author(s): Kenton Daniel Artist(s): Kenton Daniel & Beniamino Bradi Cover Artist(s): Erich Owen Wizards of the moon called Loam are desperate to rid themselves of an eldritch djinn threatening their peaceful existence. They are so desperate, in fact, that they are willing to trick one god and kidnap another in order to solicit their assistance. Isis and 10th Muse are thrust together and are forced to make a choice --- with the fate of an entire society hanging in the balance. [rating:2.5/5] Rodrigo The Cape "The Cape" is a one-hour drama series starring David Lyons ("ER") as Vince Faraday, an honest cop on a corrupt police force, who finds himself framed for a series of murders and presumed dead. He is forced into hiding, leaving behind his wife Dana (Jennifer Ferrin, "Life on Mars") and son, Trip (Ryan Wynott, "Flash Forward"). Fueled by a desire to reunite with his family and to battle the criminal forces that have overtaken Palm City, Vince Faraday becomes "The Cape" - his son's favorite comic book superhero - and takes the law into his own hands. [rating:3.5/5] Matthew Doctor Who #1 Writer: Tony Lee Artist: Andrew Currie The Eleventh Doctor era starts here! When the TARDIS becomes infected with holographic spam, the Doctor, Amy, and Rory are forced to land on an alien world, but it’s been targeted for invasion by intergalactic mercenaries! Don't miss the first adventures of the new Doctor and his companions in the latest volume of this critically acclaimed series! [rating:4.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK There are a number of comic book movies headed to the big screen this summer. The studios are trying to grab your dollars, and here's your chance to give them an idea of what movie you are most looking forward to seeing. VOTE! VOTE [poll id="167"] MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Aphrodite IX Hack/Slash: My First Maniac explores 16-year-old Cassie Hack’s first case – she’s been forced to kill her mother, the undead murderer known as the Lunch Lady! Now faced with overwhelming guilt, she must decide if she can make a life with her foster parents and at her new school or if she should use her new-found slasher killing skills to save other screaming teenagers! But does the apple fall far from the tree? Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: Aphrodite IX, Darkwing Duck, Dungeons and Dragons, and This man is being in trouble! the latest meme sweeping the Intardwebz. NEWS Wizards of the Coast says no new miniatures Link REVIEWS Stephen QUEEN SONJA #13 Written by LUKE LIEBERMAN Art by MEL RUBI Covers by FABIANO NEVES (50%) & CARLOS RAFAEL (50%) The plot thickens as Sonja’s ambition and love of stealing brings trouble as she learns that one does not take lightly from Lord Fellon. Her innocence lost as young Sonja takes her first life, this is a pivotal turn in Sonja’s journey from wild child, to thief, to warrior. [rating:4/5] Rodrigo DARKWING DUCK #8 Written by Ian Brill Drawn by James Silvani COVER A: James Silvani COVER B: Diego Jourdan It’s the grand finale and shocking end that will leave you wanting more! No, not of the series, but just this arc! With The Crisis on Infinite Darkwings reaching its zenith, an old evil (and no, we’re not talking Uncle Scrooge here people!) reemerges as the true source of St. Canard’s terrible water troubles! Cringe as both hero and villain find themselves treading turbulent terror! Gasp as the Darkwing Ducks rally to turn the tide toward triumph! Run to pick up the exciting conclusion of Crisis on Infinite Darkwings! [rating:4.5/5] Matthew HEROES FOR HIRE #2 Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by BRAD WALKER Cover by DOUG BRAITHWAITE Variant Cover by HARVEY TOLIBAO Starring Ghost Rider and Silver Sable! Hello, hero are you for hire? Can you stop the distribution of lethal combat weapons on the streets of America's cities? What happens if the weapons are cursed? Can you fight a demonic force? Who are you going to call for help? Howzabout Silver Sable, Paladin, Misty Knight, Satanna and....Ghost Rider? The non-stop action and the mysterious shadowplay continues in this smash new street level book from the creative team that changed the face of Marvel Cosmic! [rating:3.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK We're all trying to be better stewards of the planet at Major Spoilers, but sometimes trying to be green leads to a bit of conflict - especially when Marvel and DC are involved. This week it is the battle of the creatures from the bog; Swamp Thing and Man-Thing. VOTE [poll id="166"] MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Aphrodite IX Aphrodite IX Trade Paperback collects issues #1-4 of the series of the same name as well as the hard to find issue #0 plus incredible bonus art by Marc Silvestri (Civil War: The Initiative, Hunter-Killer), Joe Benitez (Supergirl), and Michael Turner (Superman/Batman, Ultimate Wolverine). Aphrodite IX is the perfect weapon, only she doesn’t know it. She’s programmed to kill and then erases all memory of her mission and her former life, like a reset button was hit in her mind. Now the ideal assassin wants to know who programmed her and she won’t stop until she finds out! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: It's a mega look back at the best and worst of 2010. Plus, comics get reviewed, and they could use a little work. NEWS Flex Mentallo Gets Collected Link REVIEWS Stephen Gotham City Sirens #18 Written by PETER CALLOWAY Art by ANDRES GUINALDO & BIT Cover by GUILLEM MARCH How far will Zatanna go for the people she loves? How far will Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn go for Catwoman when they find out that she's been lying to them? And how long can Talia al Ghul hold off an enraged Ivy? Find out here! [rating:1/5] Rodrigo Title - Treasures of the Realm Writer - Antoine Hicks Letterer/Colorist - Steven Farfan Artist - Jezreel Rojales The story Treasures of the Realm follows Macroy as he sets out to stop the Morregan once and for all. A total of 11 draconic generals inhabit the realm creating havoc in their wake. Each general has the ability to release the negative emotions within the living creatures on the planet. The corruption of life leads to the souls of the decease to be transformed into demonic field known as dark souls upon their death, leading to more mayhem. [rating:2/5] Matthew AVENGERS #8 Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: John Romita JR. MARVEL UNIVERSE The Story: The return of the Illuminati! Marvel's super-secret brain trust has reunited because someone is trying to put the Infinity Gauntlet back together. Who is it and will the Avengers be able to stop them in time? And what does any of this have to do with the Red Hulk? Plus, is there a little romance brewing? Another blistering blockbuster chapter from Marvel's premiere super hero team Bendis and Romita Jr. Plus: another illustrated chapter of the oral history of the Avengers! [rating:2/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK This week, Spoilerite Brad wanted to know which was the better Star Wars Parody? That certainly makes for a great question, but why don’t we add our own Major Spoilers Twist? VOTE [poll id="165"] MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Best and Worst 2010 The Major Spoilers Crew runs down their best and worst of the year, plus listeners and readers provide their thoughts on the year that was. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: Top Tens, and number ones, Flash comics, and Major Spoilers takes a look at X-rated comics. NEWS None this week! REVIEWS Stephen Stephen Warlord of Mars #3 Covers: J. Scott Campbell (50%), Joe Jusko (50%), Lucio Parrillo (1-in-15), Patrick Berkenkotter (1-in-10) Writer: Arvid Nelson Penciller/Inker: Lui Antonio We -- and John Carter -- dive into this issue head-first. At long last he arrives on Mars and meets the green Martian warrior Tars Tarkas. Carter butts heads with the brutal greens pretty quickly, but he's got an edge on them -- Mars's weaker gravity means he's got superhuman strength. Who said you can't beat the truth into somebody? [rating:4/5] Matthew Wonder Woman #605 Co-Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Phil Hester; Art by Don Kramer, Eduardo Pansica, Daniel HDR, Jay Leisten, Marlo Alquiza, Wayne Faucher and Eber Ferreira As Wonder Woman continues her quest to find out exactly what happened to her current reality and who is ultimately responsible, she encounters the first of the three most deadly gods known to man. Together, they comprise…the Morrigan! [rating:2.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Someone is gonna die in the Fantastic Four, bringing the team down to three. While comic book deaths are seldom final, it can be fun to speculate and jump on board the hype wagon to see if you are right or not. With the polybagged edition of Fantastic Four #587 arriving in stores on February 2, 2011, it’s time to start placing your bets on who will die, and who will live. VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: X-Rated Comics Penthouse Comix Penthouse Comix was an American mass-market, magazine-sized comic book, published by Penthouse International from its inception in spring 1994 through July 1998, and thereafter by General Media Communications, parent company of Penthouse magazine. Initially edited by writers George Caragonne and Horatio Weisfeld, it ran 32 issues plus one special edition. Xxxenophile XXXenophile is an American comic book series, published by Palliard Press and later Studio Foglio. It is an anthology of short, whimsical, erotic fantasy and science fiction stories, written and penciled by Phil Foglio. Each story is inked by a different artist. Ironwood (January 1991 - September 1995) Ironwood is a pornographic comic book series written and drawn by Bill Willingham in the 1990s, published in the United States by Eros Comix. It ran for 11 issues. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: Cats versus Raccoons! The God of Fear! Starman and The Shade! And somehow we manage to squeeze in a bit of DC talk in a Marvel filled episode! NEWS Marvel announces Fear Itself LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Stephen Dungeons and Dragons #2 John Rogers (w) • Andrea Di Vito (a) • Tyler Walpole, Paul Renaud (c) A new era in Dungeons & Dragons history continues in the second part of “Shadowplague.” Adric Fell and his band of heroes pursue a peculiar breed of zombies into the wilderness... and straight into a standoff between a trapped wagon train and marauding orcs. Their shape-changing foe is hidden in the chaos—but on which side? [rating:3.5/5] Matthew Avengers Academy #7 Writer: Christos Gage Artist: Tom Raney The Story: This is it: The BIG return of Giant-Man! Founding Avenger Hank Pym has been a scientist, a hero, a disgrace, a convict, and -- after a long road of redemption -- he's the headmaster of Avengers Academy. But now, at long last, Pym returns to his greatest role...that's right, Giant-Man returns in this historic issue! But even with his students at his side, can he stand up to one of the most powerful villains in the Marvel Universe, a man who can become every bit as gigantic as he is? [rating:2.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK One of the Faithful Spoilerites sent in this suggestion for the poll of the week – Animals Fighting! Now while we don’t condone dog fights, cock fights, or other forms of animal cruelty, when the animals in question are fictional, and are already maiming and killing, it seems reasonable enough to toss the little buggers in the ring and let them go at it. Entering the ring this week are Rocket Raccoon and Dex-Starr! VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Starman Omnibus Volume 3 In this new, third volume, Starman’s hometown of Opal City is terrorized by Dr. Pip, an eccentric bomber. And with no demands from the mad villain, both Starman and the local authorities are unable to track him down. Also in this volume, Starman teams up with Batman to save the life of reformed villain Solomon Grundy, and readers learn the history of Starman’s enigmatic mentor, The Shade. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: Beans that talk, Ducks what walk, and there's something weird going on in a forest in Japan. Plus Warcraft breaks a record... AGAIN! And did someone just say magical fruit? NEWS World of Warcraft: Cataclysm shatters records LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Stephen The Suicide Forest #1 (of 4) El Torres (w) • Gabriel Hernandez (a & c) Just outside of Tokyo lies Aokigahara, a vast forest and one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in Japan... which is also the most famous suicide spot in the entire world. Legend has it that the spirits of those many suicides are still roaming—haunting deep in those ancient woods. This series from the creators of the acclaimed The Veil examines the lives of Alan, an average worker from Tokyo and his rather unhealthy relationship with Masami, and Ryoko, a forest ranger who recovers the suicide victim's bodies from the woods. We discover that behind Ryoko's unconcerned surface lies a secret, and these three lives will be forever changed by the darkness waiting for them in the Suicide Forest. [rating:3.5/5] Rodrigo DARKWING DUCK #7 (B) Written by Ian Brill Drawn by James Silvani SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99 COVER A: James Silvani COVER B: Sabrina Alberghetti Experience the ongoing series that has fans “getting dangerous” across the nation! In this issue we have the sorcery showdown of the century! In one corner: the evil, Italian enchantress Magica de Spell! In the other corner: the enigmatic necromancer Morgana McCawber! Oh…yeah…and Darkwing Duck is in it too. Miss this issue at your peril! [rating:3/5] Matthew Thunder Agents #2 Written by NICK SPENCER Art by CAFU & BIT and CHRISCROSS Cover by GARY FRANK T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS doesn't let up on the throttle for a second as the team's assault on the Spider compound to rescue a captured teammate continues! Plus, special guest artist ChrisCross (FIRESTORM) illustrates a story spotlighting the backstory of doomed speedster Lightning! [rating:3/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK This week, Dr. Peter Coogan of the Institute for Comic Studies stopped by and dropped off this week’s Poll of the Week the pits the tag team of John Lennon and Paul McCartney against Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Both these teams of creators worked in the 1960s and produced a solid body of work that laid the groundwork for much popular culture that came after them, and in both pairs each member seems to have brought the best in the other member. Think of McCartney’s work in Wings vs. his work in the Beatles, or Kirby’s solo work–neither accomplished alone what he accomplished while working with his partner (the same is true of Lee and probably Lennon too). But which team is better, more influential, which raised their chosen genre higher relative to what it was when they started and in comparison with others, etc. VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Tales of Beanworld Volume 1 Tales of the Beanworld is an independently published comic book, created by Larry Marder. Beanworld features stories about the life and times of the Beans, minimalistic characters which Marder has been drawing since childhood. The stories borrow concepts from various world mythologies, popular concepts of ecology, and pop culture. The first issue was published in 1985, and the series ran 21 issues until 1993. The first four issues were printed independently (under the imprint The Beanworld Press. Starting with issue five, the title was released by Eclipse Comics. A total of four book collections were released, reprinting issues #1-16. The series was revived in February 2009 and is now published by Dark Horse Comics in deluxe hardcover editions. Wahoolazuma (February, 2009) reprinted the first nine issues. The second volume, A Gift Comes!, came out in July, 2009, reprinting the remaining twelve. A new one-shot comic came out in December, 2008. A third hardcover volume, Remember Here When You Are There!, came out in November, 2009, with all new material. Marder says that this completes the “Springtime” cycle of Beanworld stories. Further volumes are planned. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: The man in black fled across the desert... and The Major Spoilers Podcast followed. Plus: IDW Publishing, Boom! Studios, Dynamite Entertainment, AND The Fantastic Four. Also... PORN! NEWS Polybagged Fantastic Four #587 LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen George R.R. Martin's Doorways #2 (of 4) George R.R. Martin (w) • Stefano Martino (a) • Martino, Rebecca Wrigley (c) Doctor Tom really didn’t know what he was getting into when he helped the mysterious woman, known only as Cat. On the run from the police, federal agents, and the equally mysterious “Thane”, Tom finally steps through one of Cat’s “doors”. Only to find that it may not be that easy to find one home. *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio FC • 32 pages • $3.99 [rating:3.5/5] Rodrigo Chip ‘N Dale Rescue Rangers #1 Written by Ian Brill Drawn by Leonel Castellani COVER A: Leonel Castellani It’s the return of your favorite furry flatfoots in an all new original ongoing series! Coming on the heels of BOOM!’s bestselling DARKWING DUCK ongoing series, BOOM! brings you another piece of the Disney Afternoon Revolution with CHIP ‘N DALE RESCUE RANGERS. Join DARKWING DUCK writer Ian Brill and MARVEL SUPERHERO SQUAD artist Leonel Castellani as they take the diminutive detectives on all new original adventure! This is the series that will have you singing that song you can never forget: “Sometimes some crimes go slipping through the cracks. But these two Gumshoes are picking up the slack. There’s no case too big, no case too small, when you need help just call —Ch-ch-ch-Chip ‘N Dale Rescue Rangers!” [rating:2.5/5] Matthew PROJECT SUPERPOWERS X-MAS CAROL 40 pages FC • $5.99 • Teen + Plot by ALEX ROSS & BRANDON JERWA Written by BRANDON JERWA Art by PATICK BERKENKOTTER Cover by ALEX ROSS “Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS Christmas is a time of hope and peace. It’s also a time of cold chills and shadowy spirits, especially when you’re spending the holiday with PROJECT SUPERPOWERS. Fighting Yank, the Ghost and the American Spirit are teaming up to scare the Dickens out of the villainous Clown…but he’s got a bag full of tricks and a secret plan that’s guaranteed to ruin Christmas for our heroes. [rating:2/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK A plethora of superhero adult movies is climbing with more and more companies getting into the schtick. While parody is being claimed, and unless someone wants to enter a prolonged legal battle on what constitutes fair use, it looks like the porno adventures of your favorite heroes will continue. While it may be seen as harmless fun, does it ultimately harm the brand? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: The Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born "The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed." With those words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen King's Roland - an implacable gunslinger in search of the enigmatic Dark Tower, powering his way through a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic. Now, in a comic book personally overseen by King himself, Roland's past is revealed! Sumptuously drawn by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, adapted by long-time Stephen King expert Robin Furth (author of Stephen King's The Dark Tower: A Concordance) and scripted by New York Times bestseller Peter David, this series delves in depth into Roland's origins - the perfect introduction to this incredibly realized world; while long-time fans will thrill to adventures merely hinted at in the novels. Be there for the very beginning of a modern classic of fantasy literature! Collects Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1-7. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: There are still people who have never seen Star Wars, and it starts an interesting conversation which eventually leads to Dan Slott wondering how the Flintstones can celebrate Christmas... Good thing we have the answer! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: All-Star Batman vs. All-Star Superman, Marvel Comics, Locke & Key, Fable III, and the Major Spoilers Crew rocks it in the free world! NEWS Batman 3 to be LODK: Prey Storyline LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Locke and Key: Keys to the Kingdom #3 (of 6) Joe Hill (w) • Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c) 28 spell-binding and skin-crawling issues of Locke & Key—crammed into one! Time flies… when you’re fighting for your life! FC • 32 pages • $3.99 [rating:5/5] Rodrigo FABLE III - The Video Game for Xbox 360 "Fable III" is the latest installment to the action-packed and critically acclaimed Xbox 360 exclusive franchise that has sold more than six million copies. Fans new and returning will now embark on an epic adventure, where the race for the crown is only the beginning of your spectacular journey. Five decades have passed since the events of "Fable II," and Albion has matured into an industrial revolution, but the fate of the kingdom is at peril. In "Fable III," you will be called upon to rally and fight alongside your people, ascend to the seat of power, and experience the true meaning of love and loss while defending your throne. In your quest to seize power and defend your kingdom, the choices you make will change the world around you, for the greater good or your own personal gain. Who will you become? A rebel without a cause, the tyrant you rebelled against, or the greatest ruler to ever live? [rating:4/5] Matthew SECRET AVENGERS #7 Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils and Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR. Tron Variant Cover by MARK BROOKS The blockbuster epic continues as the Secret Avengers and their newest teammate Shang Chi head to Hong Kong to stop a plot to resurrect a great evil! Can Marvel's hottest covert team stop these dark forces from raising Shang Chi's father back from the dead? [rating:3.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK DC Comics had a great idea a few years ago where it would introduce a new line of comics under the All-Star banner and feature many of their characters in a whole new light. First out of the gate were the powerhouse duo of All-Star Superman (Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely) and All-Star Batman and Robin (Frank Miller and Jim Lee). Sounds like a sure fire hit, right? While Morrison did complete his Superman maxi-series, Miller and Lee floundered in getting their ASBAR out on time. But where not here to discuss release dates, and/or failures. We want to know which of the All-Star series you preferred most – All-Star Superman, or All-Star Batman and Robin. VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: All-Star Superman Witness the Man of Steel in exciting new adventures featuring Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Bizarro, and more! The Man of Steel goes toe-to-toe with Bizarro, his oddball twin, and the new character Zibarro, also from the Bizarro planet. And Superman faces the final revenge of Lex Luthor – in the form of his own death! Writer Grant Morrison teams with artist Frank Quitely on this spectacular reimagining of the Superman mythos, from The Man of Steel’s origin to his greatest foes and beyond. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: Too stuffed with turkey, the crew sits down to talk about a bunch of things including the web comics they are currently reading. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: The Major Spoilers Crew chat up Batman: The Brave and The Bold: Knights of Tomorrow! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: Calvin turns 25, Batman and the Legion of Super-Heroes, and that guy who isn't Aquaman. Plus, Annihilation! NEWS Calvin and Hobbes turns 25 LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Batman #704 Written by TONY DANIEL Art and cover by TONY DANIEL Bruce Wayne may have returned, but when an aging but wealthy technology developer comes to Gotham with his beautiful daughter, it turns out he's in search of a joint project with WayneTech. DNA tracking is the name of his game, and there are others interested in his proposal. But when the developer goes missing, Batman finds that his tracks stop in the city's violent Chinatown neighborhood, where a new deadly Triad gang has taken root. Guest-starring I-Ching! [rating:3.5/5] Rodrigo Marineman #1 By: Ian Churchfill 'INTRODUCING: MARINEMAN!' Hulk, Supergirl and Uncanny X-Men superstar artist IAN CHURCHILL brings his all-new creator-owned series to Image Comics! Steve Ocean is...MARINEMAN! A marine biologist and TV presenter; a man blessed with good looks, a good job, a good circle of friends and a life many would aspire to. But Steve Ocean also has a secret-a secret, which, if revealed, could throw his whole life into disarray! With underwater action and adventure all the way, MARINEMAN may just turn out to be the comic book you didn't know you were missing! [rating:2/5] Matthew Legion of Super-heros #7 Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by YILDIRAY CINAR, FRANCIS PORTELA & WAYNE FAUCHER Cover by YILDIRAY CINAR & WAYNE FAUCHER The first strike of Durlan assassins arrives on Earth! Their goal: kill the United Planets leadership as revenge for R.J. Brande's death…while posing as Science Police officers! [rating:3/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK While it is still a hot topic, let’s pit two vampire slayers against one another and see who comes out on top. While the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series made a heck of a lot more money per episode than the entire theatrical run of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, one wonders what would happen if Kristy Swanson’s Buffy got in the ring with Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Annihilation Book 1 The Annihilation Wave has come! Annihilus, lord of the Negative Zone, has declared war! Hordes of loyal soldiers swarm from the center of the universe, and only a handful of heroes can resist destruction! As the Xandarian Nova Corps meet its doom, only Richard Rider – the man called Nova – survives. Now the sole custodian of the Worldmind, the Zandarian’s database of knowledge and experience, can he rediscover himself in time to lead the war effort against the Annihilation Wave? Drax the Destroyer returns from exile on Earth to mentor Nova – but wait until you see his dangerous new persona! Guest-starring Quasar, Ronan the Accuser, the Super-Skrull and Thanos! Collecting Drax the Destroyer #1-4, Annihilation Prologue and Annihilation: Nova #1-4. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: With nothing else to do, the Major Spoilers Crew answers questions submitted from Major Spoilerites from around the world, via Twitter. REVIEWS Stephen Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics DVD Warner Bros. Pictures presents an enthralling examination of the creative forces behind the World’s Greatest Super Heroes in Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics, an all-new documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of the iconic company with unprecedented access to the Warner Bros. and DC Comics archives. Narrated by Ryan Reynolds, Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics will be distributed by Warner Home Video on November 9, 2010 on DVD for $24.98 (SRP). Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics will also be available On Demand and for Download. [rating:4/5] Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: Girls what are nekkid, Robin's that are Red, Hulks that are girls, and a heaping helping of everyone's favorite comic "historian"... NEWS Death of (Ultimate Comics) Spider-Man LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen RED ROBIN #17 Written by FABIAN NICIEZA; Art and cover by MARCUS TO & RAY MCCARTHY How does the return of Bruce Wayne and the beginning of Batman, Inc. work into Red Robin's plan to initiate an international stranglehold on crime? If Batman approves of everything Red Robin has set in motion, what will he do when his protégé decides to release the gang-leader-and-maybe-undercover-cop Lynx from prison? And guess which surprise guest star you'll see when Red Robin takes a quick trip to Hong Kong! [rating:3/5] Rodrigo She-Hulks #1 COVER BY: Ed McGuinness WRITER: Harrison Wilcox PENCILS: Ryan Stegman SPINNING OUT OF WORLD WAR HULKS! THE SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK RETURNS! Jen Walters teams up with LYRA, the all-new SAVAGE SHE-HULK, to bring the hurt down on the fugitive members of THE INTELLIGENCIA. Klaw, Mad Thinker, Red Ghost, Trapster, and Wizard tried to take over the world and now must pay for what they've done. Guest starring THE INCREDIBLE HULK in this all-new story of She-Hulk smackdown! Rated T �$3.99 [rating:3/5] Matthew Serenity: The Shepard’s Tale Writer: Joss Whedon, Zack Whedon Artist: Chris Samnee Colorist: Dave Stewart Cover Artist: Steve Morris One of Serenity's greatest mysteries is finally revealed in Shepherd's Tale, filling in the life of one of the show's most beloved characters--Shepherd Book! Who was Book before meeting Mal and the rest of the Serenity crew, how did he become one of their most trusted allies, and how did he find God in a bowl of soup? Answers to these and more questions about Book's past are uncovered in this original graphic novel by rising stars Zack Whedon and Chris Samnee. A pivotal chapter in the ongoing Serenity saga, Shepherd's Tale is also a rollicking, action-packed epic in its own right! [rating:4/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK We’re right in the middle of a seasonal change, and as the final leaves slip off the bough and nature prepares to slumber, it brings up the question – what is your favorite season, and more importantly, why? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Empowered Empowered is an original English-language manga written and illustrated by Adam Warren. Described by Warren as a “sexy superhero comedy”, Empowered began to take shape in 2004 with a series of commissioned sketches of a damsel in distress; these illustrations became the basis for short comic stories that helped develop the characters for the Empowered series. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: Batman returns, and he's going corporate. What does it mean, and is it a good idea for companies to sponsor superheroes? REVIEWS Stephen DC Comics: The 75th Anniversary Poster Book Writer: Robert Schankenberg Here are 100 of the most important, most incredible, and most bizarre comic-book covers from DC's incredible archives all perforated and ready to display in your apartment, dorm room, or cubicle. From Action Comics #1 and Batman #1 to lesser-known heroes like Mister District Attorney, this oversized compilation features every major milestone in DC's extraordinary history: Wonder Woman, Swamp Thing, Watchmen, Fables, 100 Bullets, and much more. On the reverse of each poster are images of related covers and entertaining commentary, often with remarks from the cover artists themselves. Complete with a foreword from longtime DC Comics veteran Paul Levitz, this amazing anthology is a must-have item for any comic-book fan. [rating:4/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK It’s the battle we’ve waited eons to see develop – the futuristic robot taking on the prehistoric dinosaur. Get a time machine and a big net, cross the streams and let them battle it out! VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Corporate Sponsorship of Superheroes Batman returns, and he's going corporate. What does it mean, and is it a good idea for companies to sponsor superheroes? Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: The Dead Live! The Dead Live! Plus, Batman and Robin, Halcyon, and Da Boyz! The Major Spoilers Crew also cracks open The Brat Pack and cast their eyes and their opinions on the trade. NEWS Walking Dead gets second season LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Batman and Robin #16 Written by GRANT MORRISON • Art by CAMERON STEWART • Cover by FRANK QUITELY • 1:25 Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER Don't miss this fantastic finale as BATMAN AND ROBIN's storyline connects with THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE! The climactic showdown between Batman and the Black Glove is finally here. It's payback time for The Dark Knight as Batman and Robin face the ultimate evil. Will Damian betray his father's legacy? Will Bruce Wayne return just in time to see Dick Grayson die? Plus, The Joker and Professor Pyg! This is only the beginning of a startling new status quo for the Batman… [rating:3/5] Rodrigo HALCYON #1 story MARC GUGGENHEIM & TARA BUTTERS art & cover RYAN BODENHEIM & MARK ENGLERT 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 What happens when the never-ending battle for Truth and Justice ends? From Collider Entertainment comes the next quantum leap forward in superheroes: HALCYON. The groundbreaking new series dares to ask: What happens when the superheroes win? What happens once there is no crime, no war? The heroes of HALCYON achieve their final victory only to face their greatest challenge ever. An all-star collaboration courtesy of TARA BUTTERS (TV’s Reaper), MARC GUGGENHEIM (Amazing Spider-Man, Resurrection), RYAN BODENHEIM (Red Mass For Mars), and Alisa Tager (Serenity). [rating:3.5/5] Matthew The Boys #48 Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Russ Braun With Hughie absent, Butcher re-examines the Boys' first encounter with the Seven, trying to figure out what went wrong. But first there's some disquiet in the ranks to be dealt with, not to mention the return of an old and unexpected enemy- who finally, incredibly, has come into his own. Meanwhile, on the Seven's floating headquarters, a flying lesson goes badly awry... Proper Preparation And Planning, part one. [rating:3.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK It’s the battle we’ve waited eons to see develop – the futuristic robot taking on the prehistoric dinosaur. Get a time machine and a big net, cross the streams and let them battle it out! VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: The Brat Pack Rick Veitch’s fierce and darkly comic BRATPACK has long been considered a subterranean classic of the genre. Now, at last, the notorious graphic novel that made the mainstream safe for totally twisted superhero satires is available in a new KING HELL trade paperback edition! Veitch’s no-holds-barred dissection of the hoary old ‘kid sidekick’ phenomena is as harrowing as it is hilarious; subversively subtle yet completely over the top. BRATPACK is an edgy and unforgettable dance macabre that is a must for every graphic novel collection. With an introduction by Neil Gaiman. BRATPACK is a companion volume to Rick Veitch’s THE MAXIMORTAL and was nominated for “Best Graphic Album” in the Eisner Awards in 1995. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: Rodrigo is GON, but we're reviewing it anyway. Plus, comic book movies, Marvel reviews, and more Brian Michael Bendis than you can shake a stick at. NEWS Movie News LINKAGE LINKAGE LINKAGE LINKAGE LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Ultimate (Comics) Spider-Man #15 COVER BY: DAVID LAFUENTE GARCIA WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS PENCILS: SARA PICHELLI INKS: SARA PICHELLI COLORED BY: JAYPO LLC LETTERED BY: NEUROTIC CARTOONIST, INC Poor Peter Parker. All his friends hate him, his girlfriend has stopped speaking to him and to top it off, the whole world despises Spider-Man. What’s a dude to do?? How about save the world and maybe meet the new love of his life? Fan-favorite BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (NEW AVENGERS) and rising Ultimate sensation, SARA PICHELLI (RUNAWAYS) bring you a new and exciting Spider-Man story you don’t want to miss! [rating:2/5] Matthew AVENGERS #6 WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS COLORED BY: DEAN V. WHITE LETTERED BY: NEUROTIC CARTOONIST, INC The blockbuster Avengers book continues!! Kang versus Ultron with Avengers from every era right in the middle. The end of this issue is a shocker that sets up one of the biggest new threats to the Marvel Universe!! Plus: another chapter in the oral history of the Avengers! [rating:2/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day (or so they say). When it comes to coma inducing, pancreas killing, sugar filled cereal, none fill that Saturday morning need to get wound up at 5:00 AM than Cap’n Crunch and Count Chocula. If the two were tossed into a ring, and forced to duke it out over the fate of your very soul – who would emerge victorious? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: GON A tiny dinosaur with a feisty attitude marches across the wilderness defending the friendly and furry from the mean and hungry. Told entirely without words, the stories highlight the amazingly detailed art and visual storytelling genius of creator Masashi Tanaka. An instant sensation in Japan where these comics adventures first appeared., Gon is being reprinted in America for the first time. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: The Hobbit cast announced, comics reviewed, and the crew takes a look at Chew, from Image Comics. NEWS The Hobbit finds its cast LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen THE CALLING: CTHULHU CHRONICLES #4 Written by Johanna Stokes, Michael Alan Nelson Drawn by Christopher Possenti COVER: Federico Piatti The giant revelations in this issue expose an even bigger mystery that you won’t want to miss! What is the story behind The Dreamer and what part does he play in the strange events unfolding around the world? Don’t miss this new supernatural horror series with a decidedly modern spin from superstar writing team Michael Alan Nelson and Johanna Stokes! [rating:2/5] Rodrigo Web of Angels He has arrived... David Stellfox; Ex British Secret Service turned Assassin has been chosen to correct the catastrophic ending to the Red War between America and China. Using the Sugar Effect; an experimental method of Time Travel, Stellfox has been sent back in time to seek and destroy the mysterious Chinese General, Mah-He and his three body guards before they can attack the White House and force America into surrender. In this explosive first issue you will be taken through the events that led to America s loss spoken through the voice of protagonist David Stellfox. [rating:2/5] Matthew Doctor Who #16 Tony Lee (w) • Matthew Dow Smith (a) • Paul Grist (c)Tragic loss. Sad farewells. A song ends. People die. What, you thought we’d end on a high note? It’s called “Final Sacrifice,” guys! Multiple Eagle Award-nominated writer Tony Lee and Matthew Dow Smith close the book on Ten… [rating:4/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK The Major Spoilers 2010 Costume Contest VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Chew Set in a world where all chicken and other bird meats are illegal, after a catastrophic outbreak of the bird flu that killed 23 million Americans, Chew centers on Tony Chu, a police detective who is a “cibopath”, who detects psychic impressions from whatever he eats. Tony becomes a Vice Cop with the Philadelphia Police Department, and when on assignment, trying to find people smuggling chicken, he enters a Black Market Chicken Restaurant on invitation from the FDA. He has a bowl of chicken soup only to find he gets a psychic impression of the cook killing people and then putting them into the soup. He goes to bust the cook, only for the cook to kill himself outside the restaurant. Chu then eats the cook to find out the names of the rest of the victims. He is fired from his job with the Philadelphia PD and gets hired on to the FDA by an agent named Mason Savoy, who is also a cibopath. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show: The first Captain America, Locke & Key, DC gets a review, and the Hulk returns to Television. NEWS Hulk returns to television LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Locke & Key: Keys to the Kingdom #2 Writer: Joe Hill Art: Gabriel Rodriguez On a bitter winter day, Kinsey Locke encounters a madwoman who just might be able to unlock the darkest secrets of Keyhouse. But forcing the truth out of her won't be easy, and besides... Dodge has no intention of ever giving Erin Voss a chance to tell what she knows. [rating:5/5] Matthew Knight and Squire #1 Written by PAUL CORNELL; Art by JIMMY BROXTON; Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE; 1:10 Variant cover by BILLY TUCCI Just as Gotham City has Batman and Robin, London has Knight and Squire – the British heroes and frequent allies of The Dark Knight! In a secret bar within the city where peace is kept magically, heroes and villains gather to enjoy a pint and talk about their day. But what happens when the magical barriers that disallow fighting are dropped and a building full of heroes and villains confront each other all at once? Knight and Squire have to keep the peace and save both friend and foe in this 6-issue miniseries from hot writer Paul Cornell (ACTION COMICS, Captain Britain and MI:13) and up-and-coming artist Jimmy Broxton (THE UNWRITTEN). [rating:4.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK There have been some really weird crossover comics, until I wandered down the toy aisle and saw the Superman vs. He-Man action figure two pack, I completely forgot that the two actually met in a DC crossover event in 1982. Back then, Superman was able to bring He-Man down with a well placed punch, but both characters have gone through an evolution since then. So… VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Truth: Red, White, and Black Set in the Marvel Universe, the series takes the Tuskegee Experiments as inspiration for a tale that re-examines the history of the super-serum that created Captain America. Beginning in 1942, the series follows a regiment of black soldiers who are forced to act as test subjects in a program attempting to re-create the lost formula earlier used to turn Steve Rogers to Captain America. The experiments lead to mutation and death, until only one remains – Isaiah Bradley. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show; DC and Marvel drop their cover price, Muhammad Ali decks Superman, and stripper, detective, supernatural Hawaiian adventures! NEWS DC drops print comics to $2.99. LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen RED SONJA #52 Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN Art by WALTER GEOVANI Covers by PAUL RENAUD (50%), MARC WOLFE (25%) & WALTER GEOVANI (25%) Red Sonja and her men find danger and intrigue in Persemhia—a city-state of Shem uncomfortably close to several hostile borders, ruled by a dying king. The armies of Argos and Koth are on the march, Stygians lurk in the city’s dark cornes, and the hordes of vicious mercenary Cavvalus are in hot pursuit… a perfect place for Sonja and her mercenaries to earn their pay [rating:2.5/5] Rodrigo X-Men Origins: Nightcrawler One-Shot Writer: Adam Freeman, Marc Bernadin, Artist: Cary Nord, The X-MEN ORIGINS series continues with your favorite German mutant, Nightcrawler! Relive his early days as a trapeze artist in Germany, witness the first time he teleported and see the events that made him the hero he is today! [rating: 4.5/5] Matthew Superman vs. Muhammad Ali [rating:5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK With New Orleans being announced as the shooting location for the next Batman film, and the movie gearing up to shoot in April, one has to wonder who will be the main villain? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Koni Waves: The Perfect Wave Created by Mark Poulton and artists, Stephen Sistilli and Dexter Weeks, Koni Waves tells the story of Koni Kanawai, a private detective in Honolulu, Hawaii, who with the help of her surf buddy, Pete, former co-worker, Krystal, and owner of her favorite watering hole, Huko, encounters a series of supernatural events that leads her to discover a dark side of her island not seen in the usual tourist spots. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show; DCU MMORPG gets delayed, X-23 explained, Batman and Time Masters reviewed. Plus, The Rocketeer, Bettie Page, Dave Stevens and Rodrigo! NEWS DC Universe Online Gets Delayed until 2011 LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Detective Comics #869 Written by DAVID HINE • Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL & ANDY OWENS • Cover by PETER NGUYEN "Impostors" continues here! Madness and mayhem face off against law and order for control of Gotham City, and not even the Batman is safe! With The Joker Impostor leading the charge of chaos and filling the streets of Gotham with his army of Jokerz, the ranks of the Batman Impostor's army grow thanks to regular citizens choosing sides and taking up arms. But what is Impostor Joker's ultimate goal – and what does it have to do with the real Dark Knight and Clown Prince of Crime? [rating:3/5] Rodrigo PILOT SEASON: THE ASSET #1 story FILIP SABLIK art DAVID MARQUEZ cover JENNY FRISON Finding that someone special in the modern age isn’t easy; but online dating sites promise matches based on multi-faceted personality profiles. So what happens when you meet the woman of your dreams but she turns out to be more than what she seems? Madeline would be the perfect girlfriend if it wasn’t for the fact that she’s trying to get Doug killed. [rating: 2/5] Matthew Time Masters: Vanishing Point #3 Written by DAN JURGENS Art and Cover by DAN JURGENS & NORM RAPMUND The Time Masters have been coming up short in their search for Batman throughout the time stream, so Rip Hunter reluctantly turns to some experts on the subject…the Linear Men are back! Don't miss this companion series to the "Return of Bruce Wayne" storyline running in BATMAN! [rating:1.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Superman movie or Wonder Woman Television series? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Rocketeer In 1938 Los Angeles, Cliff Secord, a local racing pilot and barnstormer, discovers a mysterious package hidden in his airplane. Prior to his discovery, the police have chased down and killed two gangsters nearby after a prolonged gun battle. In that package, Cliff soon finds what the police really have been pursuing: a stolen rocket backpack. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show; Rodrigo returns, Bob Harras gets promoted, we read Wraithborn, and long for a bullet to the head. NEWS Bob Harras named EiC of DC Comics LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen BULLET TO THE HEAD #4 2 pages FC • $3.99 • Mature Written by MATZ Art and cover by COLIN WILSON The crime noir masterpiece continues, written by Matz and drawn by Colin Wilson (Ed Brubaker's Point Blank)! The book centers on a pair of assassin buddies and a pair of cop buddies, with a body count that grows as the story progresses and each pair trying to figure out what is happening! In this 4th issue of the award-winning crime saga, the violence intensifies and with a pulse pounding last page! [rating:3.5/5] Rodrigo PATRICIA BRIGGS’ MERCY THOMPSON: MOON CALLED #1 32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen + Written by PATRICIA BRIGGS w/ DAVID LAWRENCE Art by AMELIA WOO Cover by BRETT BOOTH “Negative Art” retailer incentive cover by BRETT BOOTH Mercy Thompson inhabits two worlds without truly belonging to either. To the human inhabitants of the Tri-Cities she’s an oddity, a female mechanic operating her own garage. To the town’s darker residents, werewolves, vampires, and fae, she’s a walker, a last-of-her-kind magical being with the power to become a coyote. Mercy warily straddles the fine line dividing our everyday world from that darker dimension. Till a boy, mauled by vicious werewolves and forever changed by the attack and on the run from those who committed the crime, appears at her door. Now her two worlds are about to collide. Outnumbered and out-muscled, can Mercy possibly save the boy? Or even herself? Mercy Thompson: Moon Called volume 1 #1 begins Dynamite’s eight-part adaptation of Patricia Briggs first Mercy novel. Personally supervised by Ms. Briggs, the series is sure to thrill fans both old and new! [rating: 2/5] Matthew Secret Avengers #5 COVER BY: Marko Djurdjevic WRITER: Ed Brubaker PENCILS: David Aja A secret foe has been revealed - or has he? Find out everything you need to know about the OTHER Nick Fury as Secret Avengers continues to explore the volatile landscape of Marvel's new Heroic Age! [rating:4.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Marvel Zombies vs. Marvel Vampires VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Wraithborn The Wraithborn power is normally given to a specially chosen warrior, someone who has trained for decades to wield the power and fight the Immortals. But, due to "unforeseen circumstances", the power is passed on to an ordinary high school girl who doesn't know anything about what's going on, but she's got to figure things out fast because a lot of "people" (including the Immortals) are coming after her. The book is a supernatural, dark fantasy story inspired by folklore and mythologies from around the world. The idea being that all these legends were based on some truth, that gods and demons and angels and so forth really do exist, and once walked this earth. But one day, they all seemed to vanish, and eventually we just wrote them off as fiction. But they're still around, and they're trying really hard to get back and reclaim their former "lordship and dominion" over all humankind. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show; Rodrigo is still gone which means Matthew and Stephen must tackle Blacksad on their own. Plus, Birds of Prey and some Mickey Mouse antics from BOOM! Studios. NEWS DC Comics stays in NYC, everyone else goes west LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #300 Written by Ted Osborne, Stefan Petrucha Drawn by César Floyd Gottfredson, Ferioli Pelaez COVER: Daan Jippes First, mouse mischief multiplies when a cloning experiment goes wrong in a tale we could only call “300 Mickeys!” Then, experience the classic Floyd Gottfredson tale “Dan the Dogcatcher” in its first wide U.S. release since 1932 and in its original layout! Regular edition features a brand-new cover by Disney Comics master Casty. [rating:3/5] Matthew Birds of Prey #5 Written by GAIL SIMONE • Art by ALVIN LEE • Cover by ALINA URUSOV Join writer Gail Simone and guest artist Alvin Lee as two Birds track down a missing team member in Thailand...where someone is hunting them to make sure they never return! Plus, the shocking events of BRIGHTEST DAY continue to rock Hawk and Dove, the newest recruits to Oracle's organization! [rating:2/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK FIGHT! Thanos vs. Darkseid VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Blacksad The story is set in a film noir environment, in the USA of the late 1950s. All the characters are anthropomorphic animals (female characters are often much more anthropomorphized, though it varies depending on the animal.), their specific species reflecting their personality and their part in the story. For example, nearly all the policemen are canid, usually German Shepherds, Bloodhounds, Foxes or Scottish Terriers. The strip is made with a rather dirty-realist outlook, a dark cinematic style and fairly clean, realistic lines. Coupled with the truly lavish and time-consuming drawing, done in watercolor, the strip appears very realistic indeed despite using animals. The quality of the drawing has improved noticeably throughout the series, with sharper, higher-quality colour and fewer grainy lines in later issues. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show; Marvel 1602, Locke and Key to Fox, Sandman goes to television, Dragonstorm, Cthulhu, and Brightest Day... or is it? NEWS Locke & Key to Fox LINKAGE Sandman getting television treatment LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen THE CALLING: CTHULHU CHRONICLES #3 Written by Johanna Stokes, Michael Alan Nelson Drawn by Christopher Possenti Clayton Diggs’s journey into a Lovecraft-inspired world of horror worsens and more terrifying pieces begin falling into place. Clayton finally learns the identity of the mysterious man in the photographs. But the answers he finds only lead to more questions… An all-new ongoing supernatural horror series with a decidedly modern spin from superstar writing team Michael Alan Nelson and Johanna Stokes. [rating:3.5/5] Rodrigo Dragonstorm #0 After following a trail of clues in searching for the missing Master Okun, Dragonstorm ends up at a warehouse in New York. Knowing full well that he is walking into a trap he finds more than he expected and is given an offer that will change his life forever. [rating:1/5] Matthew Brightest Day #9 Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI • Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO • Covers by DAVID FINCH The resurrected have discovered their purpose for being back, but where will the knowledge lead them? Who is the new Aqualad? And what strange event is taking place around the White Power Battery in New Mexico? [rating:2/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK On Average, How Many Times Do You Read a Single issue of a comic book? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Marvel 1602 The eight-part series takes place in a timeline where Marvel superheroes have been transplanted to the Elizabethan era; faced with the destruction of their world by a mysterious force, the heroes must fight to save their universe. Many of the early Marvel superheroes — Captain America, Nick Fury, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and Spider-Man — as well as villains such as Doctor Doom and Magneto appear in various roles. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show; Two Batmen, Comics on Tuesday, Cerebus! Plus, Daleks, Cylons, and the Major Spoilers Poll of the Week! NEWS New Comic Tuesday? LINKAGE Two Batmen in November LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Coldspace #4 (Boom Studios) Written by Samuel L. Jackson, Eric Calderon Drawn by Jeremy Rock The conflict between the warring factions has reached critical mass, and Mulberry wants his money! Will he survive the gang warfare? Will he get the hot chick? This is the comic finale of the year with Samuel L. Jackson’s stamp of approval, so don’t miss it! [rating:3/5] Rodrigo Scott Pilgrim vs. The Video Game [rating:4/5] Matthew THE BOYS #46 Written by GARTH ENNIS Art by RUSS BRAUN Cover by DARICK ROBERTSON Having learned a certain unpleasant truth, Hughie sets out to discover just how dangerous things will now be for the Boys. Frenchie and the Female stay glued to the Homelander, MM almost blows his top, and Annie hears some words of wisdom from an unexpected source. Butcher, meanwhile, gives Hughie the scoop on one of the team’s highest-placed informants… but the most dreadful secret of all is still to come, in part three of “Believe.” [rating:3.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK This week, Major Spoilerite Rich wants to know who would win in a fight between Captain Picard's greatest foe, The Borg, or Doctor Who's foe, the Cybermen. VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Cerebus, Volume 1 This first volume, uniquely in the series, consists of one to three-issue storylines with only occasional back-references. Cerebus is introduced as an amoral barbarian mercenary, fighting (and betraying) for money and drinking it away. During his adventures, he encounters the warrior Pigts (whose religion reveres aardvarks) and the insane wizard Necross who turns himself into a giant stone Thrunk (a parody of The Thing). Most of the series’ prominent characters are introduced (or at least mentioned) in these issues, including Elrod of Melvinbone; Lord Julius; Artemis (a.k.a. The Roach); and Jaka. The series takes a sharp change in direction with issue #20 which is the first of the “Mind Games” issues that are a feature of the comic and introduces the philosophical Suenteus Po and the ultra-matriarchial Cirinists. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show; Lone Wolf and Cub, a touching email, reviews, news, and much, much more! NEWS DC Universe Online gameplay sneak peek LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen MGM Drive-In Theater: It, The Terror From Beyond the Stars #2 (of 4) Dara Naraghi (w) • Mark Dos Santos (a) • Steve Mannion (c) Re-tooled as a retro-1950s alien adventure, we join the spaceship Challenge 142 returning from a rescue mission to Mars. It carries the only survivor of an earlier failed expedition who is suspected of killing his crew for their lifesaving rations. Now, as they travel Earthbound… they may be wrong about their prisoner, as something monstrous may have come on board the ship… [rating:4/5] Rodrigo Enforcers #1 Excitement explodes off the pages as Federal Drug Czar, Senator Lawrence Fulton recruits Special Forces Commando Maddox Turner to train an elite group of D.E.A. agents known as Enforcers to combat a powerful New York City drug cartel called The Alliance. The Enforcers focuses on America’s war on drugs that has taken a turn for the worst as drug lords across the country unite to create stronger drug cartels that openly challenge the nation’s law enforcement communities. To combat these cartels, newly appointed Federal Drug Czar, Senator Lawrence Fulton has created The Enforcers Project. The goal of The Enforcers Project is to place small teams of specially trained and equipped men and women appointed as D.E.A. Enforcers in major cities throughout the nation. Their mission will be to target specific drug cartels and use all their resources to destroy the illegal operations. [rating:4/5] Matthew Doctor Who #14 Writer: Tony Lee Artist: Matthew Dow Smith Final Sacrifice, Part 2 of 4: Long live the Queen! As the war between the Soul Free and the Terror builds, the Doctor discovers who’s really pulling the strings behind the scenes! And as “Mr. Finch” faces off against Emily, Alexander Hugh and the Edwardian Torchwood agents choose their own sides in the coming war... [rating:4/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK This week, Major Spoilerite Rich wants to know who would win in a fight between Captain Picard's greatest foe, The Borg, or Doctor Who's foe, the Cybermen. VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Lone Wolf and Cub Volume 1 Lone Wolf and Cub chronicles the story of Ogami Ittō, the Shogun’s executioner who uses a dōtanuki battle sword. Disgraced by false accusations from the Yagyū clan, he is forced to take the path of the assassin. Along with his three-year-old son, Daigorō, they seek revenge on the Yagyū clan and are known as “Lone Wolf and Cub”. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show; Kitty Pryde becomes unstuck in time, Witchblade gets a one-shot, Booster Gold time travels as well, and it's a Monster Mash! NEWS Judge Dredd to be dirty and gritty LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Zatana #4 Written by PAUL DINI • Art by CHAD HARDIN and WAYNE FAUCHER • Cover by STEPHANE ROUX • 1:10 Variant cover by BRIAN BOLLAND Zatanna loves Vegas, and Vegas loves her – but should Zee be wary of the attentions of a handsome, well-connected casino owner? She can hold her own against the most ridiculous Royal Flush Gang ever assembled, and she can just about cope with her cousin Zachary's immature antics, but she'd better watch out for the sultry fire demons that are hot on her heels! [rating:4/5] Rodrigo WITCHBLADE: DUE PROCESS #1 ONE-SHOT (w) Phil Smith (a) Alina Urusov (cov) Alina Urusov Sara has to make amends with an innocent man she sent to prison. Before young Sara Pezzini was called to bear the Witchblade she made a horrible mistake that destroyed a man’s life. Today that man is being released from prison and has to put the pieces of his life back together. In order to protect his family, this desperate father made a deal with demonic forces, and now it is time to pay. When Sara tries to reach out and make her past wrong right, she's confronted by demonic forces. The stakes: a man's very soul. [rating:4/5] Matthew Booster Gold #35 Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DEMATTEIS • Art by CHRIS BATISTA and RICH PEROTTA • Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE Back in the past, Booster Gold is mistaken for himself and embarks on an untold journey in space with Blue Beetle to obtain a rare and secret artifact. Needless to say, their mission goes horribly, horribly wrong… [rating:4/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK The Poll of the Week last week was so close, that we are declaring David Kessler and Lawrence Talbot winners. That means they have to go up against Lon Chaney Wolfman and Boris Karloff’s Frankenstein Monster to claim the championship. VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Days of Future Past Days of Future Past deals with a dystopian alternate future in which mutants are incarcerated in internment camps. An older Kitty Pryde transfers her mind into the younger, present-day Kitty Pryde, who brings the X-Men to prevent a fatal moment in history which triggers anti-mutant hysteria. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show; Batman: Year One, Ultimate Spider-Man gets animated, Cthulhu strikes, Irredeemable gets reviewed, and Wolfman vs. Wolfman. NEWS Ultimate Spider-Man Animated Series Creative Team LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen THE CALLING: CTHULHU CHRONICLES #2 Written by Johanna Stokes, Michael Alan Nelson Drawn by Christopher Possenti The Lovecraft-inspired event of the year continues! Darkness is rising and soon all will hear…THE CALLING! Clayton Diggs tinkers on the brink of madness as he struggles to identify the first piece in this bizarre, paralyzing puzzle — all before a great one awakes and the world changes…forever! An all-new ongoing supernatural horror series with a decidedly modern spin from superstar writing team Michael Alan Nelson (28 DAYS LATER, HEXED) and Johanna Stokes (DEATH VALLEY, STATION)! [rating:3/5] Rodrigo Prince of Persia #2 Written by JORDAN MECHNER Art by TOM FOWLER, DAVID LOPEZ, BERNARD CHANG, TOMMY LEE EDWARDS, CAMERON STEWART, NIKO HENRICHON, PETE PANTAZIS, & DAVE STEWART Five very different people are about to be put to death for a crime they didn’t commit. Well, one of them may have done it. But the only way they can escape the hangman’s noose is to find the common thread that ties them together. The one man they have all encountered, and who changed their lives – Dastan, the prince of Persia! [rating:3.5/5] Matthew IRREDEEMABLE #16 Written by Mark Waid Drawn by Peter Krause The Paradigm are still reeling from their no-holds-barred battle with the Plutonian. Alliances are forged and broken, and one hero is revealed to have powers beyond the team’s wildest dreams. But they may not be enough to prevent the ghastly event that’s on the horizon… This is the perfect time to pick up Mark Waid’s explosive, Eisner-nominated superhero series! [rating:3.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Yes, we are dragging this out longer than we should, but who emerges victorious in this week’s Wolfman battle? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Avengers Forever The story recounts the beginning of Bruce Wayne’s career as Batman and Jim Gordon’s with the Gotham City Police Department. Bruce Wayne returns home from training abroad in martial arts, manhunting, and science for the past 12 years, and James Gordon moves to Gotham with his wife, Barbara, after a transfer from Chicago. Both are swiftly acquainted with the corruption and violence of Gotham City, with Gordon witnessing his partner Detective Flass assaulting a teen for fun. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the show, the Major Spoilers Crew takes a look at Avengers Forever, review a bunch of comics, and discuss the merits of relieving oneself on the job. NEWS Batman wets himself LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Ultimate (comics) Mystery #1 Marvel [rating:2.5/5] Rodrigo Nancy in Hell #1 Image Comics [rating:1.5/5] Matthew Wonder Woman #601 DC Comics [rating:3/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Last week’s Major Spoilers POW (Poll of the Week) featured two teen wolves fighting each other to the death. The winner was the van surfing, beer drinking, basketball playing Scott Howard from Teen Wolf. This week, we’re continuing the wolf fighting as last week’s champion takes on a newcomer VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Avengers Forever The character Immortus sends his servant Tempus to kill an apparently critically ill Rick Jones, the possessor of the ‘Destiny Force’, a powerful ability utilized during the Kree-Skrull War storyline.] Rick, however, is saved by the alien Kree Supreme Intelligence, who urges him to use the Destiny Force to summon aid. With the help of former Zodiac member Libra, Rick pulls various members of the superhero team Avengers from the past, present and future. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
There was a convention, or something... SCOTT PILGRIM! BATMAN! PEN TO THE EYE! and the usual dose of goofy that you expect from the Major Spoilers Crew. Remember kids, we have "a Matthew". NEWS San Diego Comic Con News LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Killing the Cobra #3 IDW Publishing [rating:3/5] Rodrigo X-Men Origins: Deadpool One-Shot [rating:2/5] Matthew Marvel Zombies #5 [rating:3/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK The 80s gave us kids who didn't fit in until something extremely strange happened to them to make them cool and fun. The 2000s gave us kids who didn't fit in until something extremely strange happened to them to make them cool... and angsty. Entering into the ring this week is one Scott Howard, awkward teen until the light of the silvery moon unleashes his genetic code turning him into TEEN WOLF. Also entering the ring is one Jacob Black, who... uh... crappit, never seen the movies, have not interest in it, but he is TWILIGHT WOLF! VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour (Volume 6) It’s finally here! Six years and almost 1000 pages have all led to this epic finale! With six of Ramona’s seven evil exes dispatched, it should be time for Scott Pilgrim to face Gideon Graves, the biggest and baddest of her former beaus. But didn’t Ramona take off at the end of Book 5? Shouldn’t that let Scott off the hook? Maybe it should, maybe it shouldn’t, but one thing is for certain all of this has been building to Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour! The sixth and final volume to indie comics most influential series in the last decade! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: THE DEAD LIVE! THE DEAD LIVE! NEWS Warlord of Mars announced. LINKAGE THUNDER Agents Return LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Bullet to the Head #2 [rating:3.5/5] Rodrigo Stuff of Legend #3 [rating:4/5] Matthew Astro City: Silver Agent #1 [rating:3.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK There have been several images released from Marvel’s Thor movie that show off the costumes the Norse gods will be wearing. While more time has been spent talking about Wonder Woman’s costume change, one has to wonder if the Thor costume design will play a role in audiences liking or ignoring the film VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: The Walking Dead The Walking Dead is centered on Rick Grimes, a small-town police officer from Cynthiana, Kentucky, his family, and a number of other survivors who have banded together in order to survive after the world is overrun with zombies. As the series progresses, the characters become more developed, and their personalities shift under the stress of a zombie apocalypse. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: Rodrigo returns, Avatar gets bent, and the X-Men meet their match? NEWS Mark Waid Sez he will stop reading super-hero comic books LINKAGE Ed Norton will not be in Avengers Movie LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen ROBERT E. HOWARD’S HAWKS OF OUTREMER #2 Written by Robert E. Howard, Michael Alan Nelson Drawn by Damian Couceiro Savage warrior Cormac FitzGeoffrey has discovered who murdered the knight he considered a brother – and he will not rest until his thirst for revenge is quenched! [rating:3.5/5] Rodrigo The Last Airbender movie review [rating:2/5] Matthew The Boys #44 By: Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson As the greatest religious festival on the superhero calendar gets under way in New York, the Homelander finds himself front and centre, very much against his will. But so does Annie, whose heightened public profile leads her to get something terrible off her chest. Meanwhile, Butcher ponders what to do about 'the Hughie situation', and MM makes his own feelings known... just when everything was going so well... [rating:3.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK When a hero falls, one would hope that they are able to go to a better place, but sometimes, just sometimes, they come back as a ghost to haunt our lives and make us miserable. If ghosts could be tangible enough to fight each other, and could die once again, who would win in The Major Spoilers Spooktacular Poll of the Week? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION:X-Men Supernovas As old threats are still having their effects, new, more deadly threats emerge from the unlikeliest of places. Threats that spell doom for the X-Men. Plus: What could possibly strike terror into the heart of…Sabretooth?! And who are the Children of the Vault? Mike Carey (Ultimate Fantastic Four) and Chris Bachalo (Uncanny X-Men) take over X-Men, or at least what’s left of them! Collects X-Men #188-199, Annual. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: Jeph Loeb at Marvel, Power Girl gets the brush off, Hellblazer reviewed, and Green Lantern or Legion? NEWS Jeph Loeb named EVP, Head of Television at Marvel LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen BULLET TO THE HEAD #1 Written by MATZ • Art & Cover by COLIN WILSON Dynamite proudly presents its first-ever crim noir series !Two cops. Two killers. A political scandal. One beautiful corpse. And a city gripped with fear. Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents Bullet to the Head – a classic crime noir tale of violence and revenge from writer Matz (Killer) and artist Colin Wilson (Ed Brubaker’s Point Blank)! [rating:4/5] Dueling Review PowerGirl #13 Written by JUDD WINICK • Art and cover by SAMI BASRI Power Girl dives headfirst into the next chapter of her life on Earth with new series writer Judd Winick (JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST) and artist Sami Basri (THE SHIELD)! And what events will draw her to her former JLI teammates from JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST? [rating:1.75/5] Matthew DYNAMO 5: SINS OF THE FATHER #1 (of 5) story JAY FAERBER art JULIO BRILHA Dynamo 5 returns in an all-new miniseries! As the team struggles to adjust to their new powers, they must combat an alien menace with its roots in an untold adventure featuring Captain Dynamo, Omni-Man, Supreme, and other Image heroes! [rating:4/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK While there are many pieces of cool jewelry worn by heroes of the world, this week’s poll of the week wants to know which of the following you would prefer to wear. VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Dangerous Habits John Constantine is dying. As a sorcerer literally haunted by the demons of his past, John is no stranger to mystic bedevilment or supernatural horror. But it’s his chain smoking that ultimately brings death to Constantine’s front door. John Constantine has lung cancer. Though condemned to hell, Constantine continues to laugh in the face of this all-too-serious world. Despite it preternatural overtones, this story is actually a down-to-earth tale about life, death, and the little details in between. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: Rodrigo is M.I.A. which means Matthew and Stephen get to review Starman, talk Green Hornet, and talk up the Major Spoilers Experience! NEWS A Mess of Green Hornet News LINKAGE LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen THE LONE RANGER #22 Written by BRETT MATTHEWS Art by SERGIO CARIELLO In this issue, “Resolve” continues and takes a deadly turn as Cavendish tears through the Ranger’s family to strike at the man himself… [rating:3.5/5] Rodrigo No Rodrigo this week. (insert frown face here) Matthew Agents of Atlas #2 COVER BY: TOM COKER WRITER: JEFF PARKER PENCILS: LEONARD KIRK SHIELD digs deeper into the mystery of Jimmy Woo’s golden age team to find out how one becomes a GORILLA MAN! What they find leads to the hidden location of the mind-clouding beauty VENUS. It’s the greatest flying saucer ride of the year! [rating:4/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Everyone has a favorite something; be it mashed potatoes, chicken nuggets, Pepsi, Coke, fishcakes, and so on. Each year about this time, we take a moment to reflect on where we’ve come from and where we’re going, and the Complete Major Spoilers Experience. There are a lot of individual elements that make up the Complete Major Spoilers Experience, and today, we want to find out what is your favorite. VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: DC Comics' Starman Omnibus 2 The classic super-hero series STARMAN, starring a Gen-X super-hero, is re-presented in high quality format. The super-heroic legacy of Starman is renewed in these stories, in which Jack Knight – antiques collector and dealer – inherits the name and powers of his father’s old Starman identity from his older brother, who has been assassinated. In this volume, Jack’s disturbing dreams drive him to New York City to meet his father’s old friend, Wesley Dodd, the Sandman of the 1940s, and learns of another Sandman – an alien who came to Earth as a hero of the 1970s. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: Atomic Robo, HP Lovecraft, Charles Fort, Batman, Catman, and Superman! Let's Get Dangerous! NEWS New Aqualad is coming LINKAGE Marvel goes Day and Date LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Batman #700 Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by TONY DANIEL, ANDY KUBERT, FRANK QUITELY, DAVID FINCH & RICHARD FRIEND Cover by DAVID FINCH Grant Morrison returns to BATMAN with this oversized special! And he's brought an all-star roster of artists along with him including Andy Kubert, Tony Daniel and Frank Quitely to celebrate this milestone 700th issue featuring stories spotlighting each of the Batmen from different eras – Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne. You won't want to miss this blockbuster story that paves the way for the return of Bruce Wayne and sports mind-boggling covers by superstars David Finch (BRIGHTEST DAY) and Mike Mignola (BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT, Hellboy)! [rating:5/5] Rodrigo Darkwing Duck #1 Written by Ian Brill Drawn by James Silvani COVER A: Magic Eye Studios COVER B: James Silvani Once St. Canard’s greatest protector, Darkwing Duck was known the world over as ‘The Terror That Flaps In The Night.’ Now, mysteriously, DW has not been seen or heard from in well over a year – and St. Canard finds that evil is once again on the rise. But when a nefarious plan threatens everyone, Darkwing Duck knows it’s time for the Duck Knight to return! ‘Let’s Get Dangerous!’ with Disney and BOOM! Studios as one of Disney’s most beloved characters makes a comeback in his own not-to-be-missed original ongoing series! [rating:4.5/5] Matthew Secret Six #22 Written by GAIL SIMONE Art by JIM CALAFIORE Cover by DANIEL LUVISI It's the bloody (and we mean bloody) conclusion to the "Cat in the Cradle" arc! Catman rages against those that have been trying to destroy his life. Will tensions within the Six force them to leave Catman to fend for himself? And is someone leaving the team? Let's hope not! [rating:5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Superman has been around for a very long time, and has had many things happen to him. On of which was the Superman Red/Superman Blue storyline that occurred in 1963, and then adapted again in 1998. Do you prefer Superman Blue or Superman Red? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Atomic Robo: The Shadow out of Space It is 1926 when H.P. LOVECRAFT comes calling to warn ATOMIC ROBO of imminent doom. But the SHADOW FROM BEYOND TIME escapes into the future, intersecting with our world through the 20th century. The future and history of the universe hangs in the balance as ATOMIC ROBO teams up with, uh, ATOMIC ROBO in a last ditch effort to protect reality itself. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: Mouse Guard, Hawks of Outremer, Stephen King, Joe Quesada, Goonies, Mario, Link, and Box 13! NEWS Joe Quesada promoted to Chief Creative Officer LINKAGE Goonies turns 25 LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen ROBERT E. HOWARD’S HAWKS OF OUTREMER Written by Rober E. Howard, Michael Alan Nelson Drawn by Damian Couceiro BOOM! Studios brings you an epic story by Conan creator Robert E. Howard published in comic book form for the first time ever! As a wandering warrior born and bred on the battlefield, Cormac FitzGeoffrey is a renowned fighter, a ruthless adversary, and a man who is no stranger to the ways of bloodshed and violence. Cormac counts his friends on one hand, so when he learns that his most recent liege has been murdered, nothing will stop his quest for revenge. By oath, a path of vengence will be marked by the blood of his enemies. Covers by Joe Jusko and Karl Richardson. [rating:3.5/5] Rodrigo MOUSE GUARD: LEGENDS OF THE GUARD #1 (of 4) Written by Jeremy Bastian, Ted Naifeh, David Petersen and Alex Sheikman Illustrated by: Jeremy Bastian, Ted Naifeh, David Petersen and Alex Sheikman Inside the June Alley Inn, located in the western mouse city of Barkstone, mice gather to tell tales, each trying to outdo the other. A competition, of sorts, begins. The game: Tell the best story, get your bar tab cleared! The rules: Every story must contain one truth, one lie and have never been told in that tavern before. Legends of the Guard is a new Mouse Guard anthology series featuring the work of artists and storytellers handpicked by series creator David Petersen. Featured in this issue are stories by Jeremy Bastian (Cursed Pirate Girl), Alex Sheikman (Robotika) and Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things). [rating:4/5] Matthew Stephen King's N #4 [rating:3.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK If you were a pretty pretty princess, who would you rather be rescued by - Link or Mario? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Box 13 Box 13 is a re-imagining of the popular radio serial of the same name. It follows the harrowing adventures of author Dan Holiday as he unlocks clue to his past and his very identity. Holiday has spent the last several years of his life researching the secrets behind the MKULTRA project. His latest book has brought him a degree of notoriety around the country and around the world. And, during his recent book tour – Dan discovers something that will change his life forever. Join him as he leans what lurks inside Box 13. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: Fables gets a commercial, Vampires are back, and Locke and Key get inside your head, all in this episode of the Major Spoilers Podcast. NEWS Vertigo does Fables Commercial LINKAGE LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Justice League: Generation Lost #2 Written by KEITH GIFFEN and JUDD WINICK • Art by JOE BENNETT • Cover by TONY HARRIS • Variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE Spinning out of BRIGHTEST DAY, DC's new biweekly event begins here! Someone is targeting the old members of the defunct Justice League International. Now, surviving members Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire and Ice have to figure out what unseen mastermind is threatening to destroy the entire Super Hero community! There are no gray areas here – it's black and white and red with blood all over for this lost generation of Super Heroes as original JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL writer Keith Giffen is joined by superstar scribe Judd Winick (BATMAN, GREEN ARROW) for a new era in excitement! [rating:3/5] Rodrigo American Vampire 3 Written by SCOTT SNYDER and STEPHEN KING • Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE • Variant cover by ANDY KUBERT The era of the American vampire officially begins as Pearl Jones declares war on the powerful coven of vampires that ended her life, and Skinner Sweet declares war on, well, everyone! Scores will be settled in blood in this installment, the third of five over-sized issues featuring stories by author Scott Snyder and the master of horror himself, Stephen King. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. [rating:3/5] Matthew Rise of Arsenal #3 Written by J.T. KRUL • Art by GERALDO BORGES and MARLO ALQUIZA • Cover by GREG HORN Roy Harper's journey into his own heart of darkness continues as Arsenal hits the streets ready to take his revenge on whoever makes the mistake of getting in his way. But what happens when that hit list includes one of his oldest friends – Dick Grayson? It's Arsenal and Batman together, but this ain't no team-up. [rating:0/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Major Spoilers reader, Silvergray suggested we pit Kermit the Frog against Elmo Monster to see who gets the flock knocked out of him. So Major Spoilerite, which side of the ring will you sit on? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Locke and Key: Head Games New York Times bestselling writer Joe Hill and artist Gabriel Rodriguez, the creators behind the acclaimed Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft, return with the next chapter in the ongoing tale, Head Games. Following a shocking death that dredges up memories of their father’s murder, Kinsey and Tyler Locke are thrown into choppy emotional waters, and turn to their new friend, Zack Wells, for support, little suspecting Zack’s dark secret. Meanwhile, six-year-old Bode Locke tries to puzzle out the secret of the head key, and Uncle Duncan is jarred into the past by a disturbingly familiar face. Open your mind – the head games are just getting started! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: The Super Future Friends Return, radioactive dust, Brightest Day, the Legion of Super-Heroes, and TORNADO! NEWS No Ordinary Family, Smallville, The Cape LINKAGE LINKAGE LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?: DUST TO DUST #1 Written by Chris Roberson Drawn by Robert Adler A science-fiction publishing event! Who hunted androids before Rick Deckard? Taking place immediately after World War Terminus ends, the problems with artificial life – androids – become apparent. The government decides they must become targets, hunted down, but who will do the dirty work? Two men are assigned: Malcolm Reed, a ’special’ human with the power to feel others’ emotions, and Charlie Victor, who’s the perfect man for the job – or is he? Meanwhile Samantha Wu, a Stanford biologist, fights to save the last of the world’s animals. John W. Campbell Memorial Award-nominee Chris Roberson writes the prequel to John W. Campbell Memorial Award-winner Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, one of the greatest science fiction novels ever published! [rating:3.5/5] Rodrigo OKKO: THE CYCLE OF AIR #2 Written by Hub Illustrated by Hub Cover by Hub A samurai whose father Okko killed many years ago seeks revenge, but the warrior chooses instead to confront a demon-hunting bunraku, who has his sights set on Okko’s longtime faithful companion, Noburo. The ronin and the hunter engage in an epic, violent duel, a duel that may well be Okko’s last… Mature Readers (series contains Graphic Violence and Adult Content) [rating:4/5] Matthew Brightest Day #2 Written by GEOFF JOHNS and PETER J. TOMASI • Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO • Covers by DAVID FINCH • Variant cover by IVAN REIS and OCLAIR ALBERT BRIGHTEST DAY continues, but in ways you can't possibly expect! What does BRIGHTEST DAY mean to the DC Universe? Is everything from here on out going to be bright and shiny? No, BRIGHTEST DAY means something else entirely, something we can't tell you...yet. But we can tell you our heroes will need to rise up more than ever to combat the forces of evil, and a select few will uncover a secret that binds them ALL. [rating:1.5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Over the last 20 years, there have been some really good animated series based on DC characters. This week, we want to know what your favorite DC animated television series of the last 20 years is the bee’s knees VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: The Legion of Super-Heroes #1 Fan-favorite LEGION writer Paul Levitz returns to the 31st century super team he made supreme with an all-new intergalactic era! This exciting series picks up on threads from Geoff Johns’s “Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes” storyline and creates its own all-new ones, including a Green Lantern Corps tie-in and the destruction of a major planet! Rocket on board here as Levitz and rising star artist Yildiray Cinar (TEEN TITANS) revitalize one of DC’s most beloved franchises starting with an oversized first issue with a Variant cover by superstar artist Jim Lee! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: Respect. My. Authority! Plus, Dinosaurs and Robots, girls in not much clothing, and the end of and era, and the relaunch of another. NEWS The Site Went Down... Heroes gets cancelled LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Atomic Robo #3 // Revenge of the Vampire Dimension (#3 of 4) Written: Brian Clevinger Art: Scott Wegener It’s been a long week for ATOMIC ROBO. The Vampire Dimension invaded his home. A giant mutant sea-beast chased him through Tokyo. An insane and probably not super genius velociraptor shot him out of the skies over the South Pacific and held him hostage in a cave. Now he’s being haunted by a scientifically impossible entity from his past. Meet ATOMIC ROBO’s newest nemesis: his oldest nemesis! [rating:5/5] Rodrigo Witchblade #136 Written by Ron Marz, art and cover by Stjepan Sejic. "Pantheon," Part 3 of 3, Guest-starring Aphrodite IV! Sara Pezzini, the current bearer of the Witchblade, is caught between the deadly robotic assassin Aphrodite IV and the corrupt mega-corporation Cyberdata. Even with a mystical gauntlet at her disposal, will Sara be able to walk away from this encounter? [rating:2/5] Matthew New Avengers Finale COVER BY: Bryan Hitch WRITER: Brian Michael Bendis PENCILS: Bryan Hitch In the wake of SIEGE, an ALL NEW shocking conclusion to the landmark NEW AVENGERS series. NEW AVENGERS is coming to an end…but not without a bang. For the first time ever, series regular Brian Bendis teams up with the superstar artist that reinvented team books for this generation…Bryan Hitch. The entirety of the Marvel landscape has changed and many Avengers do not know their place in it. But before they can move on, some very important loose ends need to be tied up. A.K.A. it's payback time!! All this and a bevy of super star artists stop by to pay tribute to the work they made famous over the course of this top-selling book. [rating:3/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK With Ryan Reynolds now appearing in both the Deadpool and Green Lantern movies, we thought it was high time to get both of these characters in the ring to see who would emerge victorious. VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: The Absolute Authority The Ellis/Hitch run of The Authority lasted 12 issues, divided in three story-arcs: The Circle, Shiftships, and The Outer Dark. They showed an increasingly dangerous enemy: an international terrorist (previously seen in Stormwatch), an invasion from an alternative Earth, and “God,” the hostile alien creator of the Solar system, with corresponding high scale violence and property destruction. The usage of a narrative tool called decompression, taken mainly from manga and novel in American super-hero comic-books, was distinctive: big, panoramic panels were used to examine action in deep detail, with a slower rhythm and lighter plotting per issue. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: Dinosaurs, Cadillacs, and Hellboy in Mexico! Plus, boobs and wieners talking about boob and wieners. NEWS Star Wars cast available on TomTom GPS LINKAGE Rise of the Apes LINKAGE HTML Comics taken down by FBI and publishers LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Hellboy in Mexico (4 Slices of Meatloaf) Writer: Mike Mignola Artist: Richard Corben Colorist: Dave Stewart Cover Artist: Mike Mignola During the 1950s, Hellboy caravans across Mexico with a trio of vampire-killing luchadores, finding the undead; evil turkeys; a terrible bat god; and a little too much tequila. Rodrigo CARS #5 (4 Slices of Meatloaf) Written by Alan J. Porter Drawn by Allen Gladfelter SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99 COVER A & B: Allen Gladfelter Diamond Code: FEB100765 Lightning McQueen is going all out to win the Route 66 Dash, a cross country, Cannonball Run-style race! But with his partner, Mater, slowing him down, how can he hope to best Chick Hicks and his partner, the Drift King? Matthew IRREDEEMABLE #13 (3.5 Slices of Meatloaf) Written by Mark Waid Drawn by Diego Barreto SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99 COVER A: Paul Azaceta COVER B: Chris Cross Diamond Code: MAR100797 The members of the Paradigm are held captive, helpless to prevent Modeus from manipulating Plutonian into his greatest act of evil yet. The second year of Mark Waid’s epic begins a new story arc and steamrolls into uncharted waters never before seen in the superhero genre. Nothing will ever be the same in a post-Plutonian world. Covers by Paul Azaceta and CrissCross. MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK A lot of media attention has been cast on Vivid Entertainment over the last couple of months as the word is spreading that the company is set to release an adult movie parodying the 1960s Batman television series. The buzz surrounding the release has prompted Vivid Entertainment to create a new imprint called Vivid Superheroes where they plan to continue the superhero porn parodies of characters in both the DC and Marvel catalog. With Batman XXX: A Porn Parody set to arrive this month, it leads us to the Major Spoilers Poll of the Week: Do you want to see pornographic parodies of your favorite comic book superhero? YES! I want to see my heroes in and out of costume NO! Let's keep some things pure and just let comic artists deliver the titillating images NO OPINION! I'm not interested in watching, but not bothered by it, either VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Xenozoic Tales Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 In the storyline, the Earth has been ravaged by pollution and natural disasters of all sorts. To escape this, humanity built vast underground cities in which they lived for approximately 600 years. Upon emerging, the humans found that the world had been reclaimed by previously extinct lifeforms (most spectacularly, dinosaurs). In the new ‘Xenozoic’ era, technology is extremely limited and those with mechanical skills command a great deal of respect and influence. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: Slabbing your comics, Odin's daughter, American Vampires, and RED MONIKA! NEWS Warner Bros. says no to animated sequels LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Leaves of Yggdrasil (2 Slices) Writer/Artist - Joe McGlone Colors/Tones - David House Editor - Jeremy Harper Publisher - Fallenmage Productions Leaves of Yggdrasil focuses on the character Sarah Callahan. Adopted children often wonder about their real parents, Sarah Callahan did. Then the dreams started, the old man with one eye nailed to the tree, the strange birds that spoke, and the feathers at her bedside after she awoke. Sarah Callahan was about to find out that she was not just anyone’s daughter. Teenage years are about growing up and self discovery, Sarah is called upon to do just a little bit more, at least now she knows who her father is. Rodrigo American Vampire #2 (2.5 slices of meatloaf) Written by SCOTT SNYDER AND STEPHEN KING; Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE 1:25 variant cover by BERNIE WRIGHTSON It's been nearly 20 years since notorious outlaw Skinner Sweet was buried on boot hill. But when a group of grave-robbing collectors of Western memorabilia uncover his final resting place, they find much, much more than they bargained for. And: Pearl Jones was attacked and left for dead by a cabal of powerful Hollywood vampires. Now, a mysterious stranger comes calling and Pearl gets a second chance at life - and at revenge. Matthew Justice League: The rise of Arsenal #2 (1.5 slices of meatloaf) Written by J.T. KRUL; Art by GERALDO BORGES and MARLO ALQUIZA; Cover by GREG HORN Spinning out of CRY FOR JUSTICE, "The Rise and Fall" continues here as Roy Harper discovers that getting a prosthetic arm doesn't make him whole again, he's also forced to deal with Green Arrow's shocking revelation from JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE RISE AND FALL SPECIAL #1. And sparks fly when Roy's old flame Cheshire shows up…to kill him! MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK The highly anticipated Iron Man 2 arrives in theaters this week, and Marvel has a lot riding on this film. Could it beat The Dark Knight? Will it be as popular as the first film? Will there be a secret moment after the credits letting us in on Captain America? We’ll find out next week, but for now… Will you see Iron Man 2 in theaters on opening day? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Battle Chasers The story takes place in a high fantasy setting with some elements of the steampunk and sci-fi genres. The story stars a quintet of main characters, including a nine-year-old girl named Gully, whose father mysteriously vanishes, leaving behind a pair of magical gloves. A pulchritudinous warrior named Red Monika tries to enlist a swordsman haunted by the death of his wife, Garrison, to assist in freeing a prisoner, which Garrison turns down. Red Monika accidentally releases four extremely powerful villains during the breakout. Garrison overcomes his grief and joins Gully, the wizard Gnolan, and the towering war golem Calibretto to stop the villains' rampage. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: Meet Kevin, The crew talks Tellos, Nova #36, Power Girl #11, and Aladdin all get a look under the microscope. NEWS Archie Comics first openly gay character LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Power Girl #11 (4.5 Stars) Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI and JUSTIN GRAY; Art and cover by AMANDA CONNER Power Girl's life has been torn apart, and the last thing she needs is to find out that one of her closest allies is now one of her deadliest enemies! But, we're sorry to say, that's exactly what Satanna has managed to serve up! Rodrigo Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost (4 Stars) Thief, gambler, liar and cheat, Aladdin’s reckless soul falls under the eye of the sorcerer Qassim, who has spent his life scouring the sands for the Dreaming Jewel. This lost relic of shattering power will enable Qassim to steal the magic of the Djinn of the Lamp and reshape the world in his own malicious design. But to do so, he requires a mystical ability carried within Aladdin's blood...power that not even Aladdin himself knows about. An epic adventure that twists the classic saga into dark, unexplored territories with multi-Eisner nominated writer Ian Edginton! Matthew Nova #36 (4 Stars) WRITER: Dan Abnett Andy Lanning After months away, Nova finally returns to Earth! The Human Rocket and his cosmic comrades Darkhawk and Quasar return home with a dire warning about the monstrous threat about to emerge from The Fault! But there’s a problem on Earth…remember that red-eyed Quasar seen on the last page of the REALM OF KINGS one-shot? MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK We’ve already established that a large number of Major Spoilerites bag and board their comics. But what happens after? Do you consider yourself a a Comic Book Collector, who hopes some day your collection may be worth something, or a Comic Book Reader, who likes to keep things around for occasional rereading? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Tellos The series featured a young boy named Jarek and his half human, half tiger companion Koj. They encounter the swashbuckling pirate Serra, a literally fox thief named Rikk, his companion in crime Hawke, Brad the dragon, Tom a turtlish-wizard and many other mysterious entities. The heroes strive to unravel the mystery behind Jarek’s origin and escape the attentions of a mad boy-wizard seemingly bent on his destruction. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: Elephantmen, Batmgirl, Drive-In Theaters, and Matthew... NEWS X-Men vs. Vampires LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Batgirl #9 (3.5 slices) Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER; Art by LEE GARBETT and TREVOR SCOTT ; Cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau The conclusion to "Batgirl Rising" begins here with part one of the four-part "Flood" storyline! A string of bizarre, technology-based "suicides" gets the attention of both Batgirl and Oracle, but for very different reasons. And the two heroes will soon realize that they're the real targets of a nefarious madman Hell-bent on revenge… Rodrigo Tales of the Starlight Drive-in #9 (3 slices) Created by Mike San Giacomo The on-going series stretching across 50 years takes a jump into the late 2000s with the latest installment. Against a backdrop of some of the most beloved films of that decade, readers will enjoy an invisible man watching an invisible man and King Kong sliding in to save the day. www.visionarycomics.com Matthew Irredeemable Special #1 (3.5 slices) Writer(s): Mark Waid Artist(s): Howard Chaykin, Emma Rios, Paul Azaceta The first year of IRREDEEMABLE came to a cataclysmic resolution, and before the jaw-dropping second year starts, Mark Waid is delivering an original stand-alone issue! Join the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN team of Mark Waid and Paul Azaceta, along with legendary comics creator Howard Chaykin, and BOOM! Favorite Emma Rios for the IRREDEEMABLE SPECIAL! Showcasing a never-before-seen glimpse into the Plutonian's heroic beginnings and insights into his former teammates, the once-great Paradigm. Secrets will be revealed! Clues will be given! Threads will be tied up! This is a not-to-be-missed chapter in Mark Waid's twilight of the superheroes masterpiece! MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Time to bring back the battle between the bots (or cyborgs, or mechanical monsters, or whatever). This week Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation gets tossed in the ring with Inspector Gadget. Fighty-Fighty! Who would win in this fight? Data Inspector Gadget VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Elephantmen They were genetically engineered to be supra-human weapons of mass destruction, but ultimately dismissed collectively as Elephantmen. Hip Flask, Ebony Hide and Obadiah Horn count amongst their number; wounded animals who, despite their differences and origins, must live in the world of man. Collects Elephantmen #1-7 featuring art by Ladronn, Moritat, Henry Flint, Tom Scioli, Dave Hine, and Chris Bachalo. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
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