Archive for the '52' Category
Monday, February 12th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

Just when you think you have a spare moment to sit down and write a well thought out review, some little thing you place in the back of your mind and forgot about pops up demanding attention. Thus I missed last weeks 52 review, but Im making up for it now. Maybe I should have made this a Major Spoilers Retro Review…
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Friday, February 2nd, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher
DC Comics has provided Major Spoilers a breakdown of the trade paperbacks scheduled to ship this summer. If you are looking for something to keep you occupied while on flights to and from conventions, or to read while you are hiding away from the intense heat, there look to be some good titles on this list, including the second volume of DC’s 52.
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Thursday, February 1st, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher
Today is the day my weekly comic shipment arrives at the door (thanks Collector’s Pair of Dice!), and while waiting anxiously, I took a moment to check the Major Spoilers stats in Alexa. Check out the Page Views stats for today and tell me there is no such thing as coincidence…
I’m totally impressed everyone is taking the time to read the articles and sift through the site. 52 page views per user! That’s incredible (hint hint all you would be advertisers)!
52 also seems to be the number of hours I need in the day to get everything done. I’m going to plead Mea Culpa here. I’m right in the middle of four major weekly video productions, and combined with my other jobs, I’ve fallen a bit behind this week. Fortunately, by Sunday everything should be back to some level of normalcy and I’ll be cranking out even more news, reviews, and interviews that you have come to expect from this little website I call Major Spoilers.
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Tuesday, January 30th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

Just let him die already…Please?
Im a bit late in getting this weeks review of 52 out. I could blame the whole time is broken and really claim this review went up Thursday last week, but Ill be honest and say time has just got the better of me. Sometimes the drudgery of the real world gets in the way of having fun and reading comics and we get all wound up the running around leaving us breathless. Not in a good way either; leaving me feeling a bit uncomfortable, kind of like Vic as he struggles to stay alive.
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Saturday, January 27th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher
DC Comics set the Interweb all a twitter last week when it released a starteling image of an upcoming event. I’ve seen the high resolution version and have posted a few close ups for your inspection, reflection, and comments.
Major Spoilers Ahead!
You’ve been warned!
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Thursday, January 25th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher
Major Spoilers received the following cryptic image from DC Comics. No other information was included except for the above title, but it does seem to indicate something disastrous has happened in the DCU. Fallout from 52 maybe?
Warning: Major Spoilers!
Seriously, I mean it!
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Saturday, January 20th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

Booster Gold Returns!
As much as I have loved reading 52 and making speculations throughout, it is often good know at least one of my wild speculations have paid off. This week offers three big reveals that are really not that big of a surprise if you have been following closely. The first is a no-brainer (look at the subhead), the second is a relief, and the third has been sitting in front of your face for at least six months. If you dont like Major Spoilers, turn back now!
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Saturday, January 13th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Sun Eaters
Week 36 is one of those weeks where a lot of questions get partial answers, a hero falls, and Supernova is Ray Palmer. It cant be that simple, can it? You guessed it. Major Spoilers ahead…
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Sunday, January 7th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

Why are you standing around? Get inside!
What better way to greet the new year than by watching hundreds of people plummet to their death? What? That isnt how you ring in the good times? Whatever
And Whatever is kind of how I feel about this weeks installment of 52.
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Monday, January 1st, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher
While I have no problem writing Best Of and Top Ten lists, this is my first year coming up with a Best Of list for comics, and it has been a real challenge. First there is the whole thousands of titles out there deal, then there is the fact that these kinds of lists are a touchy subject to write. What may be on my Best Of list, is on the @$$ List for someone else. Regardless, its time to look back over the year and see what was tops when it came to comics.
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Saturday, December 30th, 2006--by Stephen Schleicher

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It has been a strange year for the DCU, first many of the major superheroes have disappeared leaving second stringers to pick up the slack. One was in it for the fame and fortune, while another appeared on the scene wrapped in mystery. A dictator got married and softened, while a former president created new heroes with his Everyman Project. It was also a year where a tormented hero began a quest to find the answers, while cancer tore through one who asks a lot of questions. As the final seconds tick down to the New Year, an optimistic outlook is not expected.
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Saturday, December 23rd, 2006--by Stephen Schleicher

Happy Holidays
Its a winter wonderland in the DCU. Carolers are caroling, snow is falling, gifts are exchanged, and it is generally a good moment for all.
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Sunday, December 17th, 2006--by Stephen Schleicher

Is Ralph Dead?
A cryptic message highlights this weeks installment of 52. Ralph and the helmet of Dr. Fate are still seeking answers to life after death, which ultimately lead to the mystic city of Nanda Parbat.
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Saturday, December 9th, 2006--by Stephen Schleicher

The Great Stygian Passover Comes
What the heck is the great Stygian Passover weve been hearing about for the last 30 weeks, and how could it destroy an entire sector in space? We learn the grisly details, and get a major clue into the identity of Supernova.
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Saturday, December 2nd, 2006--by Stephen Schleicher

The Batman is Gone
Weve been lead to believe that for the last six months Batman, Nightwing, and Robin have been touring the world bonding with one another. But instead of good times, Batman has lead Nightwing and Robin on journey tracing Batmans training history.
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