There’s some wild speculation going around that the person under Libra’s hood, isn’t really Libra. It has something to do with this panel:
Did you get the clues? If not, we’ll discuss it on the Major Spoilers Podcast #14: The Wanted Podcast.
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With characters and events moving full force on The Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon series airing Saturday’s on the Kids’ WB! on the CW, it was only a matter of time before we see the likes of Black Cat and that space goo that eventually turns into Venom appear.
The first hints happen this Saturday (May 17, 2008), and the CW has sent Major Spoilers the first few images from the show.
Or - “Shvaughn? Is That You?”
My new manager Deon (who is wrong only half as often as Tom Grice, but only about 1/3 as pretty) and I got to talking the other day about the work of Jim Shooter, a writer whose work bounces all over the spectrum. For every Harbinger, Rai, or ‘Adventure Comics’-era Legion, there is a ‘Hank Pym punches Janet’ moment, a ‘Shadow State,’ or “MORE GORE FOR THE ORG!!!” Whichever Jim Shooter you get writes tightly plotted yarns with nice character bits, but the overall effect of the writing varies wildly, as anyone who ever read ‘Plasm’ can attest. Which Jim is onboard for this new run of Legion?
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Here is the cover to the latest Comic-Con magazine featuring Samuel L. Jackson as the Octopus on the cover.
I know the first thing out of many commenter’s mouths will be the fact that readers never saw the face of the Octopus in The Spirit comics. As I said over a year ago, the biggest problem with seeing Jackson’s face on screen is the demand for face time. It would be so much nicer if he would have played the entire role in shadow. His voice is famous enough to let audiences know it is him.
Here is the New Comic Release list for comics scheduled to be in stores May 14, 2008. There may be items on this list that are not shipped at the last minute, or new material may be added. Check with your local retailer for more details.
This list was last updated May 13, 2008.
or the Beginning of the End?
I’ve heard rumors that the Marvel Ultimate line may be ending, or at least getting a big shakeup. The Ultimate Origins five-part mini-series will hopefully reveal all when it arrives June 4, 2008.
It went down to the wire, but the supernatural drama Reaper got its renewal notice yesterday during the CBS upfront presentation.
The more I watch this series, the better it becomes, and I will say Reaper is on its way to becoming the male-centric version of Buffy by the time next season is over. Smart dialog, good acting, great special effects, just the right amount of humor, make this my must watch show of the week.
Reaper will return for 13 episodes during the mid-season next year, more than likely appearing on Thursday night opposite Supernatural.
And since I’ve mentioned Reaper in a Major Spoilers article, it’s time for a Missy Peregrym appreciation moment after the jump.
Is Brad Pitt being considered for Thor? Is Guy Ritchie set to direct Sgt. Rock?
The rumor mill is a grinding this Monday, and signs point to yes.
or, “Superheroes. In. SPAAAACCCE!”
With a Crisis in the DC Universe there inevitably comes a return to Rann and Thanagar. Thus, for all of us who enjoy a bit of the good old science fiction, all of our space heroes come together to deal with some cosmic threat that somehow always ends up focusing on Rann and/or Thanagar.
So the first entry in DC’s Final Crisis turns out to be the Rann-Thanagar Holy War, and it looks as if Jim Starlin, writer of this series, has a definite issue with religion.
Dark Horse Comics has sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for titles shipping in August 2008.
ABE SAPIEN VOLUME 1: THE DROWNING
Mike Mignola (W/Cover)
Jason Shawn Alexander (A)
Dave Stewart (C)
On sale Oct 1
FC, 144 pages
$17.95
TPB, 7″ x 10″
A century ago, paranormal investigator Edward Gray fought and destroyed a powerful warlock off the coast of the island of Saint—Sébastien. In the early 1980s, the B.P.R.D.’s newest agent was sent to retrieve the warlock’s remains. But Abe Sapien is ill prepared for the dark forces that block his way. Written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, and featuring the haunting art of Jason Shawn Alexander (Damn Nation, The Secret, The Escapists), Abe Sapien: The Drowning is the story of Hellboy and B.P.R.D. mainstay Abe Sapien’s first solo adventure.
• “For fans of Mignola’s writing and the character of Abe Sapien this one is a must-have.” –Broken Frontier
• Collects Abe Sapien: The Drowning #1-5.
Since the 1940s Katy Keene has been a pretty popular character, and when Archie Comics had her appear in its 2005 Free Comic Book Day issue, word filtered to the company that readers wanted more of the model.
She appeared in nine issues of Archie Comics, and now the company has collected those issues into the Katy Keene Special #1. Take the jump for a look at the issue that arrives August 20, 2008.
Variety is reporting Platinum Studios, Top Cow Productions, and Arclight Films are teaming up to bring Top Cow’s popular character Witchblade to the big screen. As odd as the team up sounds, here’s how it breaks down:
With hundreds of issues under the belt, and published in 21 languages and 55 countries, and considering the cult nature the Yancy Butler television series has become, this could be one heck of a movie.
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Sounds like NBC is ripping the theme of Villains from DC’s Villains Win theme taking place over the next year.
But, I’m a sucker for this series, and as long a my TiVo continues to capture the show on time and in HD, I’ll sit down once a month for my Heroes marathon.
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