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MSP#186: The Losers

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:44:41 -0500

In this issue: A popcorn comic reviewed, Superman owes for damages, and Darkwing Duck is back!?

NEWS
Darkwing Duck arrives at Boom!
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REVIEWS
Stephen
Red Robin #10
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Rodrigo
Black Widow and the Marvel Girls #4
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Matthew
Justice League: The Rise and Fall Special
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CONTEST
Call the Major Spoilers hotline with your best impression of Yoda saying something nice about Major Spoilers, and you could win some Star Wars action figures from Hasbro.
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MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Should Superman be held accountable for all the damage that occurs when he fights?
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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: The Losers
This collection introduces The Losers, formerly an elite U.S. Special Forces unit that served as the covert bloody hand of America until they stumbled across a C.I.A. secret they couldn't ignore. The C.I.A. tried to kill them, but they're about to learn that it takes more than one try to eliminate The Losers.

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.

MSP#185: Visual Plagiarism

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:26:52 -0600

This issue: Dr. Peter Coogan stops by to talk about the Nick Simmons plagiarism issue, and swiping in general. He also gives everyone a head's up on upcoming conferences and presentations.

MSP#183: Podcast by Gaslight

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:36:08 -0600

In this issue: Travel back to the Victorian Era and see what makes Batman tick. Plus, Rodrigo breaks hearts, The Ultimates are new, yet again, and JSA - ALL THE WAY!

NEWS
JMS will write Superman and Wonder Woman
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REVIEWS
Stephen
New Ultimates #1
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Rodrigo
Heartbreakers
LINKAGE

Matthew
JSA All-Stars #4
LINKAGE

CONTEST
Call the Major Spoilers hotline with your best impression of Yoda saying something nice about Major Spoilers, and you could win some Star Wars action figures from Hasbro.
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MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Who has the best Villain Pantheon: Batman, or Spider-Man?
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Gotham by Gaslight
Gotham by Gaslight is a DC Comics one-shot by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola with inks by P. Craig Russell. It spawned a sequel Master of the Future (1991) also written by Augustyn but with art by Eduardo Barreto.

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!

MSP#182: The World of Toys

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:56:25 -0600

This issue: The conversation starts off with talk about Byrne and eventually gets around to a discussion of toys.

MSP#181: The Dark Phoenix Podcast

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:59:48 -0600

In this issue: Stan is the Man, Speedy no bueno, Jean Gray dies..again, and the Dingo at your baby.

NEWS
Stan Lee and Boom! Studios Join Forces
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Speedy Gonzales: The Movie
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REVIEWS
Stephen
Zorro #20
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Rodrigo
Dingo #4
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Matthew
Wonder Woman #41
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CONTEST
Call the Major Spoilers hotline with your best impression of Yoda saying something nice about Major Spoilers, and you could win some Star Wars action figures from Hasbro.
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MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Are you in for getting a Brightest Day White Lantern Ring?
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: The Dark Phoenix Saga
“The Dark Phoenix Saga” is an extended X-Men storyline in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, focusing on Jean Grey and the Phoenix Force, ending in Grey’s apparent death. It was written by Chris Claremont with art by Dave Cockrum and John Byrne.

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!

MSP#180: This one time, at a M:TG Tournament...

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:13:48 -0600

This issue: Rodrigo recounts his adventures to the lands to the North and his many epic battles with other Planeswalkers.

MSP#179: The Podcast and Me

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:28:38 -0600

In this issue: Pedro and Me, DC and Marvel comics reviewed, plus the crew asks you what we should review next.

NEWS
Jim Lee and Dan DiDio named Co-Publishers of DC Comics
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REVIEWS
Stephen
Batman: Streets of Gotham #9

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Rodrigo
THOR #606

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Matthew
Doctor Voodoo #5

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CONTEST
Call the Major Spoilers hotline with your best impression of Yoda saying something nice about Major Spoilers, and you could win some Star Wars action figures from Hasbro.
LINAKGE

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
What trade paperback should we review next?
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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Pedro and Me
Pedro and Me is an autobiographical graphic novel by Judd Winick regarding his friendship with AIDS educator Pedro Zamora after the two met while on the reality television series, The Real World: San Francisco. It was published in September 2000

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!

MSP#178: How did YOU get into comics?

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:18:26 -0600

This issue: Each of the members of the Major Spoilers crew answers the question, "How did you get into comics?"

MSP#177: Holy Terror, Batman!

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:31:02 -0600

In this issue: The Muppets gear up for another movie, Hunter's Fortune moves to issue #3, The Wolfman reviewed, and JSA All-Stars still has Magog in it. Also, LOTR Blu-Ray? A contest that YOU can enter, and a discussion of Batman: Holy Terror.

NEWS
The Greatest Muppet Movie of all Time

REVIEWS
Stephen
Hunter's Fortune #3

Rodrigo
The Wolfman

Matthew
JSA All-Stars #3

CONTEST
Call the Major Spoilers hotline with your best impression of Yoda saying something nice about Major Spoilers, and you could win some Star Wars action figures from Hasbro.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Will you buy the Blu-Ray theatrical release of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy?

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Batman: Holy Terror

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!

MSP#176: Oh, Snap!

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:16:23 -0600

In this issue: Angelus and THe Darkness are friends, fairy tales come to life, Tom Welling prime is a black lantern, and Gwen Stacy falls for Spider-Man. Oh, Snap!

NEWS
Who will save the Superman franchise

REVIEWS
Stephen
The Legendary Talespinners #1

Rodrigo
Angelus #2

Matthew
Adventure Comics #7

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Did you like Smallville: Absolute Justice?

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: The Prisoner - Amazing Spider-Man #121

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!

MSP#175: Soon I Will Be Invincible

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:02:34 -0600

This issue: Trying something a little different this time as Stephen picks a book from his growing pile, reads it, then talks about it. Also, Matthew and Rodrigo make an appearance to talk about their reading (or lack of) books.

MSP#174: The Prisoner - Shattered Visage

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:07:17 -0600

In this issue: This issue features LEGOs, Dingos, Heroes, and Number Six.

NEWS
iPad reactions

REVIEWS
Stephen
The LEGO Book

Rodrigo
Dingo #3

Matthew
Irredeemable #10

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
What comic book city would you want to live in?

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: The Prisoner - Shattered Visage

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!

MSP#173: A Big Ol' Hairy Discussion

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:49:40 -0600

This issue: It starts okay, then suddenly the discussion turns to comics as a niche market for only those in the know.

MSP#172: The Greyshirt Podcast

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:57:37 -0600

In this issue: This issue features Captain Americas, Batman, and Greyshirt. Plus Joe the Barbarian... enough said.

NEWS
Torchwood headed to the U.S. and Fox Television

REVIEWS
Stephen
Batman: Streets of Gotham #8

Rodrigo
Joe the Barbarian

Matthew
Captain America #602

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Kitty Pryde vs. Phantom Lass - Set the Phasers to stunned.

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Greyshirt - Indigo Sunset

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!

MSP#171: Listener Feedback

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:10:28 -0600

This issue: It's all about feedback from the listeners, as the Major Spoilers Crew dives deep into the mailbag and answer your letters. BONUS: Check out the feedback and responses from that other podcast - Critical Hit. Yup, it's a crossover episode.

MSP#170: Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:38:27 -0600

In this issue: Can anything stop the Juggernaut? The Major Spoilers Crew will find out in this brand new (and still free) installment of the Major Spoilers Podcast!

NEWS
Trade in your comics for a Deadpool variant
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REVIEWS
Stephen
Booster Gold #28
Written by Dan Jurgens; co-feature written by Matthew Sturges; Art by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund; co-feature Art by Mike Norton and Norm Rapmund; Cover by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund
After the shocking events of BLACKEST NIGHT, Booster Gold finds himself lost in time!

And in the co-feature, Jaime Reyes at last comes to terms with the scarab's murderous side — and Blue Beetle will never be the same!

Rodrigo
Nola #3
Written by Chris Gorak, Pierluigi Cothran
Drawn by Damian Couceiro
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (3 of 4), SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Erik Jones
COVER B: Chris Brunner
She cheated death and now the hunt is on! Nola continues her quest for revenge in post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans and finds herself in the destroyed city’s twisted web. From Chris Gorak (Right at Your Door) and scripted by Heroes comic writer Pierluigi Cothran!

Matthew
Amazing Fantasy #15
Yes, that Amazing Fantasy #15.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
As mentioned yesterday, the S.W.O.R.D. series is coming to an end, but writer Kieron Gillen says it will end naturally and make a heck of a mini-series. This got us thinking - instead of an ongoing series that has the potential of being canceled midway through its run, would going the mini-series route be the better option? That way if the series stumbles, it can wrap up the mini-series and the company can move on. As long as the minis continue to sell, the company can keep producing arc after arc.
What say you the fine Legion of Major Spoilerites?
Long running series for me, I gots to have my epic tale
Make ‘em short and sweet, but keep ‘em coming

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut
Black Tom Cassidy dispatches the Juggernaut to kidnap Madame Web in the hope that her psychic powers would help them defeat the X-Men. She receives a vision of their plan, and calls Peter Parker to ask him to stop the Juggernaut. Spider-Man makes many attempts to stop the Juggernaut, all of which end in failure. When the Juggernaut reaches Madame Web, he separates her from her life-support system, almost killing her. As Madame Web is taken to a hospital, Spider-Man again tries to stop the Juggernaut, finally trapping him in a vat of wet cement.

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!

MSP#169: The Immortals

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:24:26 -0600

This issue: Famous immortals throughout pop culture are discussed, and it leads to a discussion of what The Major Spoilers Crew would do if they were immortal.

MSP#168: The Five Fists of Science! SCIENCE!

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:37:21 -0600

In this issue: This is has Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla trying to achieve world peace by kicking the crap out of Thomas Edison and J.P. Morgan... what else do you want? Oh, we've got Spider-Man 4, Buffy/Angel, and Brightest Day talk too, if you are really into that thing, but really, it's all about science. SCIENCE!

NEWS
Angel is Twilight

Spider-Man Kicked to the Curb
Linkage
Brightest Day follows the Blackest Night
Linkage

REVIEWS
Stephen
BPRD: KIng of Fear #1 (64 in the series)
Writer: Mike Mignola, John Arcudi
Artist: Guy Davis
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Cover Artist: Mike Mignola
After the defeat of the mystic Memnan Saa, the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense -- on the outs with the United States government after the bloodstained rescue of Liz Sherman -- embarks to the Ural Mountains, the site of B.P.R.D.: Hollow Earth, to put the frog menace to rest once and for all.

Rodrigo
The Muppet Show Comic Book #1
Written by Roger Langridge
Drawn by Roger Langridge
Roger Langridge’s celebrated run on THE MUPPET SHOW continues with this first issue of the new ongoing series! With the theater in disarray after the events of PEG-LEG WILSON, the Muppet gang decides to take their show on the road! Is the world ready for traveling Muppet minstrels?

Matthew
Suicide Squad #67
Written by John Ostrander and Gail Simone; Art by J. Calafiore; cover by Daniel LuVisi
Original SUICIDE SQUAD writer John Ostrander and Gail Simone resurrect The Suicide Squad as they take on BLACKEST NIGHT and the Secret Six! The Fiddler has risen from the dead, and he's targeting Deadshot and anyone who stands in his way. But someone else has targeted Deadshot – the Suicide Squad! Everything is about to hit the Wall (Amanda Waller, that is) – and this Wall hits back!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Alfred Pennyworth has been the Batman's batman for years and has patched up the Dark Knight more times than we can count. Likewise, Edwin Jarvis began catering Tony Stark, but eventually found himself waiting hand and foot on anyone who stopped by the Avengers Mansion. Both butlers have extensive military experience, and both know how to keep a stiff upper lip, but in a fight, who would emerge victorious?
Alfred Pennyworth
Edwin Jarvis

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: The Five Fists of Science
True story: in 1899, Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla decided to end war forever. With Twain's connections and Tesla's inventions, they went into business selling world peace. So, what happened? Only now can the tale be told - in which Twain and Tesla collided with Edison and Morgan, an evil science cabal merging the Black Arts and the Industrial Age. Turn of the century New York City sets the stage for a titanic battle over the very fate of mankind.

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!

MSP#167: The End of Time Podcast

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:45:45 -0600

This issue: Matthew and Stephen share their thoughts on the new Sherlock Holmes movie, and dive in to the last three episodes of the David Tennant Doctor Who Episodes.

MSP #166: The Supreme Podcast

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:21:49 -0600

In this issue: The Supreme Power returns, Thor is spectacular, 2010 is Spidey's year, and much more in the latest installment of the Major Spoilers Podcast!

NEWS
Thor will change the conventions of the superhero movie
Linkage
2010 is the Year of Spider-Man
Linkage

REVIEWS
Stephen
Buck Rogers #7
Writer: Scott Beatty
Penciller/Inker: Carlos Lopez
The Future is here! From Dynamite, writer Scott Beatty and artist Carlos Rafael comes the all-new adventures of Buck Rogers!
In "The Space Beneath: Parts 1 (of 2)" Buck goes underground on the trail of his captured ship as he despearalty fights for a hope of home!

Matthew
New Avengers #60
WRITER: Brian Michael Bendis
PENCILS: Stuart Immonen
Get ready for something you never thought you'd see! Is this the end of Luke Cage? Has the Dark Reign found a casualty so horrifying that the Avengers may not be able to keep it together? Another shocker from the crack team of Bendis and Immonen. Rated A …$3.99

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
What USPS Stamp is your "Do Not Mail" stamp?
Archie
Beetle Bailey
Calving and Hobbes
Dennis the Menace
Garfield

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Supreme Power
Babylon 5 creator and Amazing Spider-Man writer J. Michael Straczynski presents a new vision of a world about to give birth to its first generation of super-heroes! Follow the origins of these new heroes and anti-heroes – from their birth through adulthood – and examine how their lives and abilities change and shape the world around them. The god-like Hyperion discovers his whole life has actually been an elaborate government-made lie, and his reaction could mean the end of the Earth! Do the world’s other super-powered beings have any chance at stopping Hyperion if the truth sends him over the edge?

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!

MSP#164: The Best of 2009

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:40:28 -0600

This issue: The Major Spoilers Crew take a moment to reflect on the best and worst 2009 had to offer. There are also plenty of listener comments and phone calls to fill out the episode.

MSP#163: The Robot Overlord Interview

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:01:09 -0600

This issue: Matthew takes a moment to speak with the Robot Overlord.

MSP#162: The Podcast Supreme

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:40 -0600

In this issue: Rodrigo is MIA once again, but that doesn't stop Matthew and Stephen from having a lively discussion about The Squadron Supreme, Ghostbusters, Brian Singer, and Santa's Naughty and Nice list.

NEWS
Ghostbusters a go in 2010?
Linkage
Brian Singer to direct X-Men First Class
Linkage
Best of 2009
Linkage

REVIEWS
Stephen
Ghost Busters Displaced Aggression #4
Writer: Keith Champagne
Artist: Tom Nguyen
Part 4 (of 4): "A Win-Winston!" While Peter, Ray and Egon were trapped in the time stream, Winston has been waging a guerilla war against Kozar'Rai and his demonic stormtroopers. But before the four of Ghostbusters can celebrate their reunion, they need to stop Kozar'Rai from reassembling Stonehenge in the heart of Central Park! Also, a bonus 8-page back-up story starring Janine, from Ilias Kyriazis and artist Mike Dialynas!

Matthew
THUNDERBOLTS #139
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA
Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA
Scourge and Ghost vs. Gorilla-Man and M-11, the Human Robot? Oh, it’s on! A former ally has earned Norman Osborn’s ire, and now he’s sent his team of psychos to unearth—and kill—none other than The Agents of Atlas! Can the Thunderbolts take down the squad of ‘50s misfits, or will they destroy themselves first? That’s right, writer Jeff Parker has brought his cult-fave team to town for a two-part throwdown…and when the dust clears, one T-Bolt won’t be left standing!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Have you been Naughty or Nice in 2009?
Loving every minute of it

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: The Squadron Supreme
Freed from the constraints of keeping the comic’s Earth looking (at least superficially) like our Earth and of tying into the continuity of other books, Mark Gruenwald explored the ramifications of super-heroes taking over the world to save it from itself. A “pre-Watchmen Watchmen“; it substitutes for that book’s cynicism with a sense of humor and history.

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!

MSP#161: Spoilers, Major Spoilers...

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:30:37 -0600

This issue: Stephen, Rodrigo, and Matthew talk up James Bond; the movies, the actors, the good and the bad, and what they like and don't like about the series.

MSP#160: A Midsummer's Podcast

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:23:36 -0600

In this issue: Zombie Blue Beetle, Angelus returns, Mark Waid is Incorruptible and The Super Friends forget they are friends, and forget they are super heroes. It's all in the latest installment of the Major Spoilers Podcast!

NEWS
What are you looking forward to this week?
Linkage
Best of 2009
Linkage

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Angelus #1 
(W) Ron Marz 
(A) Stjepan Sejic 
(Cov) Stjepan Sejic, Eric Basaldua
Taking flight from the pages of “War of the Witchblades”! Danielle Baptiste returns home to New Orleans to come to grips with her new role as the Angelus, the human bearer of the primal force of Light. To complicate matters she must sort out her undefined relationship with Finch while maintaining control of the Angelus host, some of whom covet her power.

Stephen
Booster Gold #27 
Written by Dan Jurgens; Art and cover by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund
Black Lantern Ted Kord is out for blood in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in issue! Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes joins forces with Booster Gold in an attempt to take down Black Lantern Ted Kord once and for all. But the battle will have consequences for the Blue and the Gold, and Booster and Beetle's lives will be forever changed!

Matthew
INCORRUPTIBLE #1 
Written by Mark Waid 
Drawn by Jean Diaz 
COVER A: John Cassaday 
COVER B: Tim Sale 
COVER C: Jeffrey Spokes
Last April BOOM! Studios showed the world that MARK WAID IS EVIL with the smash-hit series IRREDEEMABLE. This December, BOOM! shows the world that Mark Waid is now… INCORRUPTIBLE! Super villain Max Damage had an epiphany the day The Plutonian destroyed Sky City. When The Plutonian turned his back on humanity, Max Damage decided to step up. Now Max Damage has changed his name to Max Daring and turned from his formerly selfish ways to become… INCORRUPTIBLE.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
How would you rate DC’s Blackest Night event so far?
Loving every minute of it
It’s good, but not the top of my stack
Too many tie-ins, I’m only buying the main title
I hate it
I haven’t read any of it

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: A Midsummer's Nightmare
Something is wrong with DC’s classic heroes. Each has forgotten the life in which he or she wore a flamboyant costume and protected the weak with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. Even stranger, ordinary people everywhere are gaining their own powers in an insidious plan to cultivate Earth’s population as a race of super-soldiers.

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!

MSP#159: John Carpenter's Major Spoilers Podcast

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:29:24 -0600

This issue: Stephen, Rodrigo, and Matthew talk about some of the films by John Carpenter as suggested by a post in the Major Spoilers Forum.

MSP#158: The Marvel Zombies Podcast

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:28:07 -0600

In this issue: Earth One! The Legion of Super-Heroes! Reviews! And: BRAINS! Plus: BRAINS! And stick around for, BRAINS!

NEWS
DC Comics announces Earth One
Linkage
DC Comics announces Brainiac and the Legion of Super-Heroes
Linkage

Best of 2009
Linkage

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Deadpool Team Up #899
COVER BY: Humberto Ramos
WRITER: Fred Van Lente - A
PENCILS: Dalibor Talajic
INKS: Array
Stop rubbing your eyes, fanboy, they don't deceive you! Everyone's favorite Merc with a Mouth stars in a third on-going series, hacking and wisecracking his way across the Marvel Universe with a new guest-star every month! First up: when master assassin ARCADE and NIGHTMARE, Lord of the Dream Dimension, join forces to destroy Wade Wilson and THE INCREDIBLE HERCULES, they get more than they bargain for, taking on two of the MU's most irresponsible heroes! Drunken mayhem, bad jokes, and billions of dollars of property damage ensue!

Stephen
Superman: World of New Krypton #10
Written by Greg Rucka and James Robinson; Art by Pete Woods; Cover by Gary Frank; Variant cover by Dustin Nguyen
New Krypton is a planet so fresh, it's experiencing countless things for the first time. Its first spring. Its first blooms. Its first birth of a child. And now its first homicide. When an important figure in Kandor is murdered, the suspect seems obvious to everyone but Superman. But can he make Zod or the Council believe this is more than an open-and-shut case? And can he uncover the real killer in time to save the life of the accused? It's a dark mystery, but R.E.B.E.L.S. star Adam Strange arrives in time to help find answers…even though the truth may blow apart the civilized trappings of Kandorian society in the process.

Matthew
The Boys #37
Covers: Darick Robertson
Writer: Garth Ennis
Penciller/Inker: Darick Robertson
Colorist: Tony Avi?a
High in the French Pyrenees lies the little mountain village of Franglais, as quiet and peaceful a place as you could imagine... until her favorite son comes home. The Frenchman's origin is finally revealed, in a pulse-bounding tale of seething passion, vile betrayal and classic Gallic melancholy. Who is Black Pierre? Why is the lovely Marie not there to welcome her beloved Frenchie home? And how can one croissant change everything? Find out in The Boys 37!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Do you have a music soundtrack you listen to when reading comic books?
A) Yes
B) No

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Marvel Zombies Volume 1
Torn from the pages of Ultimate Fantastic Four! On an Earth shockingly similar to the Marvel Universe's, an alien virus has mutated all of the world's greatest super heroes into flesh-eating monsters! It took them only hours to destroy life as we know it - but what happens when they run out of humans to eat?! Follow their search for more food, and witness the arrival of the Silver Surfer! Collects Marvel Zombies #1-5, plus extras.

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!

MSP#157: The Name Game

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:19:11 -0600

This issue: Stephen, Rodrigo, and Matthew play another of Matthew's little games.

MSP#156: The Sin City Podcast

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:43:53 -0600

In this issue: Babes, Bullets, and Bedlam as the Major Spoilers Crew take a look at Frank Miller's Sin City: The Hard Goodbye. Plus: The Incredible Hercules, Superman: Secret Origins, and the Dingo. AND: Do you bag and board, or are you going to make Matthew hunt you down and knock some sense into you? It's all part of the Major Spoilers Podcast!

NEWS
More JSA Pics
Linkage
Traci Lords is Deja Thoris in John Carter Movie
Linkage
Black Hole Remake on the Way
Linkage
Titan Publishing gets in the ring with WWE Comics
Linkage
Best of 2009
Linkage

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
DINGO #1 
Written by Michael Alan Nelson 
Drawn by Francesco Biagini 
COVER A: Tim Bradstreet 
COVER B: Francesco Biagini
A bold new mini from the writer of the best-selling FALL OF CTHULHU and the critically acclaimed series HEXED! A supernatural crime story in the vein of 100 BULLETS — a man named Dingo who’s after only one thing: a box. And he’ll stop at nothing to obtain it, no matter how many bad men get in his way. But the real question is, what’s in the box? And why is Dingo willing to kill to get it back? A rough-and-tumble thriller with a hint of the unearthly and a pinch of something nasty…

Stephen
Superman: Secret Origin #3
Written by Geoff Johns; Art by Gary Frank and Jon Sibal; Covers by Gary Frank
So long, Smallville; hello, Metropolis! Join Geoff Johns and Gary Frank as they explore a very different Metropolis from the one we currently know – one that has yet to experience life with Superman as its protector. Witness the transformative power one person can have on a city as young Clark Kent joins The Daily Planet, and Superman takes to the skies and gives everyone a reason to look up. Over the years, Superman has come to mean everything to Metropolis, but be here to learn why Metropolis means everything to Superman!

Matthew
INCREDIBLE HERCULES #138
Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by RODNEY BUCHEMI
A battle of god-like proportions begins…right now! For months, the signs have been all over the Marvel Universe… The tension has been rising… All pointing to a single question: “What is CONTINUUM?” The answer turns out to be so deadly, so horrifying, that it will alter the course of the MU forever — unless Hercules and the New and Mighty Avengers can stop it in time… but standing in their way is the fighting-mad ARES, God of War! “And, in our backup tale, there’s no love for Venus as Aphrodite’s rain of pain continues to pour on the Agents of Atlas!”

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
What do you do with your comics?
Bag and Board
Bag only
In boxes, but no protection
Leave ‘em where they lay
Trash or donate

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Sin City: The Hard Goodbye
The Hard Goodbye takes place in Sin City – a land as tough as leather and as dry as timber. Love is the fuel, and the now-infamous character Marv has the match, not to mention a “condition.” He’s gunning after Goldie’s killer and it’s time to watch this town burn.

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!

MSP#155: 2009 Major Spoilers Holiday Gift Guide

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:25:55 -0600

This issue: Stephen, Rodrigo, and Matthew offer up gift ideas for the comic book fan in your life.

MSP#154: The Sandman Podcast

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:18:41 -0600

In this issue: Kull, Black Cat, and Klingon top the news, while comic book database software and Marvel titles are talked up in this week's reviews. The Major Spoilers Crew heft the might tome of Absolute Sandman Volume 1 and tell you all about it.

NEWS
New Kull movie on the way
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Smallville Trailer Shows of the JSA
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Child Abuse or Most Awesome Dad Ever?
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Anne Hathaway as Black Cat
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Best of 2009
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REVIEWS
Rodrigo
THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ #1 (of 8)
Written by ERIC SHANOWER
Pencils & Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
The epic continues! Fresh off their landmark run on THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF OZ, superstars ERIC SHANOWER (Age of Bronze) and SKOTTIE YOUNG (X-MEN) return with L. Frank Baum’s MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ. Join new characters Tip and Jack Pumpkinhead as they’re whisked to Oz, and meet foes and friends! You’ve NEVER seen L. Frank Baum’s masterpiece like this before…

Stephen
ComicBase 14.1
ComicBase put the world’s largest database of comics right on your desktop, and makes it easier than ever to manage your collection with a clean, streamlined interface. Instantly look information on over 440,000 comics ranging from pre-Golden Age classics to independent and small press publishers—foreign comics too! With built-in information on virtually every comic published in the English language since 1878, along with current pricing from Comics Buyer’s Guide

Matthew
DARK AVENGERS #11
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by MIKE DEODATO
The explosive smash hit series from Brian Bendis and Mike Deodato continues!! The Dark Avengers are pitted against a foe they cannot defeat: A man with the power over every molecule in the world! Norman can’t talk his way out of this one as the world gets turned upside down and no joke…someone dies. For reelz!!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
There are few movies that have created throngs of movie nerds, and unfortunately many of those nerds some of them are quite annoying. Which brings us to the Major Spoilers Poll of the Week!
Star Trek
Star Wars
Harry Potter
Twilight

Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote.
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Absolute Sandman Volume 1
THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 1 collects issues #1-20 of THE SANDMAN and features completely new coloring, approved by the author on the first 18 issues, as well as a host of never-before-seen extra material including the complete original Sandman proposal, a gallery of character designs from Gaiman and the artists who originated the look of the Sandman, and the original script for the World Fantasy Award-winning THE SANDMAN #19, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” together with reproductions of the issue’s original pencils by Charles Vess.

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!

MSP#153: Interview - "The Variants" Creators Stop by

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:56:37 -0600

This issue: Stephen talks it up with the creators of The Variants, a live action web comic that puts you on the other side of the counter of your favorite comic shop.

MSP#152: The Truth about Doctor True, and Other Amazin' Tales

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:52:22 -0600

In this issue: OH! Those Hulks are faaalliiiin! Eliza Dushku is unemployed, there ain't enough lizard-eatin' or Freddy Krueger for my tastes. The Blue And The Gold are reunited, but with more brain-eating this time! IN ADDITION: Why you shouldn't drink things out of hundred-year-old buried bottles! PLUS: Can R2D2 assimilate the Borg? All this and more, as the little podcast that could hits 152, it's time to listen to the MAJOR SPOILERS PODCAST... On the air now! (not valid in all 50 states... Sorry, Tennessee!)

NEWS
Fall of the Hulks promos
Linkage
MGM on the auction block
Linkage
V takes a tumble
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Dollhouse gets the axe
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DOCTOR WHO WATERS OF MARS ADVANCED REVIEW (WARNING MAJOR SPOILERS!)

Best of 2009
Linkage

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
NOLA #1
Written by Chris Gorak, Pierluigi Cothran
Drawn by Damian Couceiro
After cheating death, Nola Thomas wakes up alone in a deserted New Orleans hospital. Bruised, broken, and badly burned, she emerges from the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina with one thing on her mind…revenge. From Chris Gorak, the writer/director of the critically-acclaimed film, Right at Your Door!

Stephen
Booster Gold #26 
Written by Dan Jurgen and Matt Sturges 
Art by Dan Jurgens, Mike Norton and Norm Rapmund 
Cover by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund
What's blue and gold and bloody all over? This BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in issue! Booster Gold's worst fears are realized when Ted Kord comes back as a Black Lantern intent on killing his former best friend. Good thing there's another Blue Beetle around to help…but will Jaime Reyes be too late to save Booster's life?

Matthew
Batman and Robin #6
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Philip Tan and Jonathan Glapion
Cover by Frank Quitely; Variant cover by Philip Tan
In the startling conclusion to "The Revenge of the Red Hood," Gotham's new "protector" reveals his identity to Batman – and surprisingly poses a heart-stopping question to Dick Grayson about the future of Bruce Wayne! Plus, Robin at the mercy of Scarlet!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Marvel or DC? Coke or Pepsi? ABC or CBS? Taste Great, or Less Filling? This week's Major Spoilers Poll of the Week wants to know if you are a die hard Star Trek or a die hard Star Wars fan?
Star Trek
Star Wars

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VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Salt Water Taffy Volume 3: The Truth About Doctor True
Brothers Jack and Benny Putnam are being dragged against their will on a boring, summer-long vacation with their family in Chowder Bay. But what promises to be a very bleak summer quickly becomes a series of exciting adventures in one of the most mysterious places on earth!

This third volume has the boys investigating a 19th century murder, a famed elixir, and an unusual ghost. As with everything else in Chowder Bay, not everything is as it appears.

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!

MSP#151: Interview: Matt Sturges

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:46:45 -0600

This issue: Matthew Sturges, writer of JSA All-Stars, Blue Beetle, House of Mystery, Jack of Fables, and many more DC books, stops by to chat about the writing process.

MSP#150: Yup, 150 issues. Can you believe it?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:33:51 -0600

In this issue: News is discussed, comics are reviewed, a poll is taken, and listeners call in, during the live recording of the 150th issue of the Major Spoilers Podcast!

NEWS
Thoughts on that Batman and Robin #6 Cover
Linkage

Who is Norman Osborn’s Secret Weapon?
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Sherlock Holmes Trailer, or any other upcoming movie you are looking forward too
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REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Age of Reptiles: The Journey #1
Ricardo Delgado (W/A) and Jim Campbell (C) 
Dawn breaks over a sprawling forest in Cretaceous North America—a dawn far colder than its peaceful, forest-dwelling herbivores are used to. The seasons are changing, and it’s time for the able-bodied to migrate south. But the trek is a dangerous one even when massive herds band together, for while there is safety in numbers, numbers also draw attention, and the carnivores are moving in! This journey may not last long when the first hunter arrives, a ferocious tyrannosaurus rex who has her sights set on a young triceratops!

Matthew
THE BOYS #36
Writer: GARTH ENNIS
Penciller/Inker: DARICK ROBERTSON
Covers: DARICK ROBERTSON
Mother’s Milk’s story concludes with a bang, as we find out the nature of the debt he owes Butcher and see him bear witness to a great American tragedy. Hughie gets another view of The Boys’ mission, one he hadn’t considered before, in part two of Nothing Like It In The World.

Stephen
CINDERELLA: 
FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE #1 
Written by Chris Roberson 
Art by Shawn McManus 
Cover by Chrissie Zullo
When supernatural artifacts from the Homelands begin surfacing in the modern world, it falls to Cinderella, Fabletown’s best kept (and best dressed) secret agent to stop the illegal trafficking. But can Cindy foil the dark plot before Fabletown and its hidden, exiled inhabitants are exposed once and for all? And how does her long lost Fairy Godmother factor into the equation?

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
When digital comics become the norm, which will you most likely go for?
A) Electronic copy of a single issue
B) Collected printed trade
C) Both
D) Neither

Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote.

MAJOR SPOILERS CALL IN:
It's our 150th show, we can't let the occasion go by without phone calls from the fans.

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!

MSP#149: Interview: Caleb Monroe

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:52:11 -0600

This issue: Caleb Monroe, the script writer behind The Remnant and Hunter's Fortune by Boom! Studios, stops by for a visit to talk writing, collaboration, and his time in the business.

MSP#148: The Super Future Friends Pay a Visit

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:45:23 -0600

In this issue: Doctor Ten heads for America, but will he have his TARDIS? Doctor Horrible heads for the hills, but is it really Doogie Howser? Doctor Regulus tries to kill the Legion, but they don't die... THEY MULTIPLY! Plus: Rocky Marciano? Rocky Mariciano? Clark Kent was 257 years old when he fought Rocky Marciano... And: There's women present, so Stephen and I have to clean up the house and wear pants during the show. THEN: Three kids come back in time to tell Christopher Reeve that the underwear goes INSIDE the pants, but it's pretty clear that his resume may not be up to date. Either way, Rodrigo's at volleyball, and Dante has finally stopped vomiting, so the world is a happier place...

NEWS
Who’s excited about David Tennant getting his own American TV Show?
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Doctor Horrible Fan Film
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Men in Black 3?
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Smallville Year 10?

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Best of 2009
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Major Spoilers Costume Contest: Meet the Winner!

REVIEWS
Superman: Secret Origin #2
Written by Geoff Johns; Art by Gary Frank and Jon Sibal; Covers by Gary Frank
Geoff Johns and Gary Frank's exploration of the origin of the greatest Super Hero of all time continues! In this second issue, readers will witness young Clark Kent's initial journey into the late 30th century as Superboy and see how meeting the Legion of Super-Heroes shapes the Superman he will one day become! Plus, more on the beginnings of the young Lex Luthor!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Everyone discusses the entries for the third annual Major Spoilers Costume Contest.

Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote.
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Legion of Three Worlds and Beyond!
Matthew, Adriana, and Kristin attempt to explain to Stephen what really happened during Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds series, and what major revelations or events are happening to the Legion in current DC continuity. Answers? Yes. More Questions? You betcha! Lot's of fun? That's a sure bet anytime the Super Future Friends make an appearance on the show.

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!

MSP#147: Favorite Doctor Who Episodes

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:27:08 -0500

This issue:Hosts Stephen Schleicher and Matthew Peterson read listener mail, and talk about their favorite episodes of Doctor Who. Take a listen, the answers might surprise you.

MSP#146: Parker: The Hunter, Can't Lose

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:26:39 -0500

In this issue: Rodrigo is still MIA, Stephen is still hooked on Batman, and Matthew likes the shapely form or Spider-Woman. The A-Team returns, and ReBoot gets Rebooted, but never forget Parker, the Hunter, can't lose.

NEWS
First A-Team image revealed
Linkage

ReBoot Getting a Reboot
Linkage

Best of 2009
Linkage

Major Spoilers Costume Contest: Meet the Entrants
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REVIEWS
Matthew
Spider-Woman #2
WRITER: Brian Michael Bendis
PENCILS: Alex Maleev
The Eisner award winning team of Bendis and Maleev (DAREDEVIL, HALO) unveil a big new chapter in the life of Jessica Drew as she heads to Madripoor to do SWORD's dirty work. Based on the ground-breaking motion comic and featuring all new material. And guest starring Spider-Man!!

Stephen
Batman Confidential #35
Written by Peter Milligan 
Art by Andy Clarke
Batman's adventures in Moscow have all been leading to this as BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL double-ships in October! With The Tsar ready to detonate a hydrogen bomb in Moscow, Batman must work with General Lukzov to stop the massacre. In order to save the day, Batman will have to gain a hand from an unlikely ally!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Matthew has it all up in his head that there is only one good writer at Marvel Comics. So we’re asking you, the Legion of Spoilerites to help answer the question. But is it an answer Matthew is prepared for?
A) Brian Michael Bendis
B) Matt Fraction

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: PARKER
The Hunter, the first book in the Parker series, is the story of a man who hits New York head-on like a shotgun blast to the chest. Betrayed by the woman he loved and double-crossed by his partner in crime, Parker makes his way cross-country with only one thought burning in his mind – to coldly exact his revenge and reclaim what was taken from him! Richard (Donald Westlake) Stark’s groundbreaking Parker books are adapted for the first time as a series of graphic novels by Darwyn Cooke. The initial graphic novel brings to life the first Parker book, The Hunter, which introduces readers to the dangerous anti-hero’s cold and calculated world of criminals, thugs, and grifters.

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!

MPS#145: Doctor Who is missing

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:37:49 -0500

This issue:Hosts Stephen Schleicher and Matthew Peterson discuss the early years of Doctor Who, why there are many episodes missing, and they take a trip down memory lane.

MSP#144: The Blackest Night Podcast (Part 1)

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:58:35 -0500

In this issue: we're down a man, but we still soldier on, just like the Five Doctors... (Does this mean Rodrigo is Tom Baker?) Could the foul-mouthed kid from the Bad News Bears really have a head that's sufficiently gourd-like? We need you to nerd the hell out, then send us pictures... If you don't Stephen will read some of his poetry. Plus: Is it just a coincidence that Corps is one letter from Corpse? Tim Drake wants a speckled lemonade and some bottomless steak fries! And the robot overlord decrees a change in the running order, and you MUSTOBEY ROBOT OVERLORD, or risk being marked as not one with Landru... Please lock your seatbacks and tray tables and return the stewardess to her original upright position, as the major spoilers podcast is on the air.

NEWS
Sinestro Rumor
Linkage

Who else is in the Thor movie?
Linkage

Best of 2009
Linkage

Major Spoilers Costume Contest
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REVIEWS
Matthew
Uncanny X-Men #516
COVER BY: Greg Land
WRITER: Matt Fraction
PENCILS: Greg Land
INKS: Greg Land
COLORED BY: Justin Ponsor
LETTERED BY: VC - Joe Caramagna

THE STORY:
"NATION X” PART 1 (of 7) He returns.

Stephen
Red Robin #5 
Written by Chris Yost  
Art by Ramon Bachs  
Cover by Francis Manapul
"Council of Spiders," Part 1 of 4! Ra's al Ghul goes from hunter to hunted! What is the Council of Spiders, why have they been killing assassins, and who is the Wanderer? After the death of Red Robin last issue, the League of Assassins now must – wait, WHAT? Everything shifts into insane overdrive as the daughter of Wayne Enterprises CEO Lucius Fox completes her quest to find Red Robin, only to get caught up in one of the deadliest games on the face of the planet.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Leave it up to a fan to ask Ryan Ottley for a commission of Invincible and Superboy Prime fighting. It's a cool concept and one we are happy to life for our own nefarious deeds. So, we ask you, the Legion of Major Spoilerites, in a battle, who would win, Invincible or Superboy Prime?
Invincible
Superboy Prime

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Blackest Night (Part 1)
Stephen and Matthew dive into the first three issue of DC's Blackest Night series and offer up their perspectives of what is going on in the core title, as well as the 20 or so tie-in issues that flesh out the story. BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT!

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!

MSP#143: Heroes are not superheroes and other myths with Dr. Peter Coogan

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:25:38 -0500

This issue:Dr. Peter Coogan returns to the program to talk about upcoming comic conferences, as well as a discussion as to why NBC's Heroes, is not a superhero show. Also, Stephen Schleicher and Dr. Coogan continue to explore the topic of superheroes as modern mythology.

MSP#142: Podcast - Fall 2009

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:49:10 -0500

In this issue: Weasels and honkies and mice return, and the Orkin man rejoices. Asterix? I remember playing Asterix in the arcades in '82! Fleeing from the Cylon tyranny, the last Battlestar, Galactica, leads a ragtag, fugitive fleet, on a lonely quest—for a shining planet known as Earth." Then: Rodrigo thinks those cuts should heal up nicely if you stop wearing that thing. Plus: For a change of pace, Stephen reviews a bat-title. Also: Every time the Time Lords get together, one of them DIES... so, they got that going for them. Which is nice... And: Jack Lord is spinning in his grave, but his hair still looks perfect.

NEWS
50th Anniversary of Asterix this month
Linkage

New Hawaii Five-0
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Best of 2009

Linkage

Major Spoilers Costume Contest
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REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Red Sonja #49
Writer: BRIAN REED
Penciller: WALTER GEOVANI
This is it as writer Brian Reed ends his Red Sonja run with style (and bloodshed)! And it all leads into the momentous events of Queen Sonja #1 as Dynamite welcomes writer Joshua Ortega and returning artist Mel Rubi to the pages of everyone’s favorite she-devil! Be there!

Matthew
GALACTICA: 1980 #2
Writer: MARC GUGGENHEIM
Penciller/Inker: CEZAR RAZEK
One of the most controversial series in Sci Fi’s history is back! Some fans love it, some fans hate it, but one thing’s for certain, writer Marc Guggenheim is going to do Galactica 1980 the “right” way! Lives will be lost as the re-imagining of 1980 begins here and unlike anything you’ve seen before in a Galactica comic book! Featuring artist Cezar (Zorro) Razek along with a fully painted cover from Lucio Parrillo.

Stephen
Batman: Unseen #1 (of 5)
Written by Doug Moench; Art and cover by Kelley Jones 
The fan-favorite Bat-team of Doug Moench and Kelley Jones reunite to introduce the newest member of Batman's rogues gallery in this twice-monthly, 5-issue miniseries! Horrible and unexplained murders have Gotham City held captive. Bizarre deaths have been occurring throughout the city, but the perpetrator is unknown. Even when the crimes have been committed in view of witnesses, all that is seen is a glimpse of a weird, skinless "meat-man" who seems to fade away after the crimes. Gotham's only hope is their Dark Knight Detective, but how can Batman find and fight an Invisible Man?

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
A while ago, we asked you, the Major Spoilers Elite to cast your vote on which actor played your favorite Doctor. Now months later, it appears as if two of those actors are caught in a tie. We don’t like giving out two first place awards around here, as someone must always be the winner, and someone must always be the loser. So we’re putting Doctor Who and Doctor Who in cage and asking you once again to cast your vote to decide who lives and who dies (only to be resurrected into the smiling face of Matt Smith).
A) Tom Baker
B) David Tennant

Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote.
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Mouse Guard: Winter 1152
In the Winter of 1152, the Mouse Guard face a food and supply shortage threatening the lives of many mouse through a cold and icy season. Some of the Guard’s finest – Saxon, Kenzie, Lieam, and Sadie, led by Celanawe, the legendary Black Axe – traverse the snow-blanketed territories acting as diplomats to improve relations between the mouse cities and the Guard, and find themselves on a race against time to deliver crucial medicines. This is a winter not every Guard may survive…

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!

MSP#141: The Surrogates Podcast

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:46:46 -0500

In this issue: Mama said you ain't gonna earn nothin' actin' the fool, but she never figured on our costume contest... The EIC takes over BATO, PDQ! The Dark Knight says NAGANOOTCH! Who's the hottest soopaguy who's a love machine for the JLI? Can you dig it? Also: Second Stage Turbo Ranger Power... It's Morphin' Time! Bad tonsorial decisions in review! Sinestro and Carol Ferris still can't agree who is more in love with Hal Jordan! And now there's a better way to pretend to be a woman than a picture of Selma Blair and typing in lowercase... Get a surrogate!

NEWS
Dan DiDio to write The Outsiders s
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Who’s the sexiest, most handsome of all the DC superheroes?
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Major Spoilers Costume Contest
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REVIEWS
Rodrigo
KILL AUDIO #1
Written by Claudio Sanchez
Drawn by Sheldon Vella
KILL AUDIO follows the adventures of an immortal little troll who struggles to find a purpose in a land where musical and artistic creativity are controlled substances. With a growing team of misfits to keep him company on the crazy road to clarity and an aggravating nemesis setting them back at every turn, will Kill Audio ever find what he’s looking for?

Matthew
Green Lantern #46
Written by Geoff Johns; Art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy; variant cover by Andy Kubert
BLACKEST NIGHT continues! For months, Mongul has wrested control of the Sinestro Corps. Now Sinestro wants a word with him. And Hal wants a word with Sinestro. But in the midst of BLACKEST NIGHT, they'll all become the hunted as the fallen Sinestro Corps members rise. What will happen? Here's a hint: Sinestro gets some serious payback.

Stephen
Batman: Widening Gyre #2 
Written by Kevin Smith; Art by Walter Flanagan and Art Thibert; Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz; variant covers by Gene Ha
Kevin Smith's newest Batman adventure has only just begun and already the surprises are pouring in! This issue has more guest-stars, more twists, more turns and more Batman than you can handle.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Sometimes I fear what is going through the mind of SkrullBryan. He’s the one that sent along the Poll of the Week for this week, and I guess from the Skrull point of view, one might spend endless hours pondering the crazy beard look – especially if you are from a race that has more than enough reason to want to cover their chins. Regardless of the mental state of our shape shifting friend, the big question remains…
Who makes this look "look" good?
A) Dumbledore
B) Alan Moore
C) John Brown

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Surrogates: Flesh and Bone
In a dark, downtown alley in Central Georgia Metropolis, a juvenile prank goes too far and a homeless man is killed. When the ensuing investigation reveals that the attackers aren’t who they appeared to be, justice depends on the testimony of a single missing witness – a street snitch with a history of providing information to a cop named Harvey Greer. Harvey is placed on special assignment to track down the informant, but others have their own designs, including a wealthy socialite and an ex-con turned religious leader known to his followers as The Prophet. As days pass and anger among the anti-surrogate population grows, the city stands on a razor’s edge. Will punishment be exacted in a courtroom or on the streets? Set fifteen years prior to the events of the original Surrogates graphic novel, Flesh & Bone sheds light on the past that binds the cast together. From the streets of Central Georgia Metropolis to the boardroom of Virtual Self, Inc., Flesh & Bone takes us on a journey through a city struggling to come to grips with its present. Not only a suspenseful thriller but also a cautionary tale, this book reminds us that tomorrow will be determined by the choices we make today.

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!

MSP#140: Listener Feedback!

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:41:45 -0500

This issue:The Major Spoilers Crew dives deep into the mailbag to read and respond to their fans. Plus, to satisfy Matthew, yet another round of Word Association Theater.

MSP#139: Is the Man of Tomorrow, the Myth of Today?

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:08:08 -0500

In this issue: In this issue: Freddy's gonna get you, unless you can't afford a ticket. Ben Affleck and Nicholas Cage are still richer than you. And for once, your funny clothes might earn you more than a beating from the cool kids. Plus: Heroes gets company! Kara Zor-El tries to find the man what shot her paw! Bruce Campbell and Obama wonder who truly had the stronger chin. And Ripclaw is the best there is at what he does, and what he does is oddly familiar... You better stay away from him! He'll rip your lungs out Jim! But I'd like to meet his tailor.

NEWS
New Nightmare on Elm Street Trailer Reactions
Linkage
Reactions to NBC Pilot “CAPED”
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Ghost Rider and Daredevil films get sequels
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Major Spoilers Costume Contest
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REVIEWS
Rodrigo
ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASH SAVES OBAMA #2 (OF 4)
Writer: ELLIOTT SERRANO
Penciller/Inker: ARIEL PADILLA
After surviving the Necro-Comic-Con 2009, our hero, Ashley J. Williams, wakes to (drum roll please) Dawn of the Dorks. The President has been sold a piece of the Necronomicon, so what’s a chosen one to do? Find out in the second chapter of ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASH SAVES OBAMA! You know you want to!

Matthew
Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer #2 (of 5)
(W) Mark Waid (A) Kenneth Rocafort (Cov) Rocafort, Stjepan Sejic

First blood has been drawn and the action heats up in Part 2 of Top Cow’s biggest summer event to date!

After a surprise strike by a team of Hunter-Killers on Cyberforce’s headquarters, members of both teams have been bloodied. When Ellis arrives with a surprising revelation, the two teams must decide if they can trust each other enough to take out a common foe?

Stephen
SUPERGIRL #45 
Written by Sterling Gates 
Art by Jamal Igle & Jon Sibal 
Cover by Joshua Middleton
Continuing from ACTION COMICS #881 – “The Hunt for Reactron” part 2! Can Supergirl rely on her seemingly unstable childhood friend to help her track down her father’s assassin? Or will she ultimately get burned by Flamebird?

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
This week it was announced that both Ghost Rider and Daredevil would be headed back to the silver screen for sequels to their original features, which many considered a pox on humanity. There are some very good reasons to do a sequel, and while you may not go and see the followup flicks, we want to know which of the two is going to be the least horrible.
Daredevil
Ghost Rider

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Are comic book characters this generations modern myths in the way that Hercules, Zeus and the rest were to the olden age? Comic book characters do appear to fill out the role, but is it true or just a bunch of junk?

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!

MSP#138: Superman/Batman: Public Enemies Reviewed

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:51:22 -0500

This issue:Superman/Batman: Public Enemies arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray on September 29, 2009. Rodrigo and Stephen had a chance to check the movie out early, and offer up a review. Plus, to satisfy Matthew, another round of the Random Thought Game.

MSP#137: Jack called, and wants his stuff back

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:40:56 -0500

In this issue: The Preacher returns, and The Bird turns out to be The Word. Jack called and he wants his stuff back, Muppets take flight, Zorro hooks up with a fox, and there's some butt=kicking going on. Plus, who you gonna call? Sure as heck better not be these guys, the Major Spoilers Podcast is on the air!

NEWS
Jack Kirby estate wants its copyrights back from Marvel
Linkage

Major Spoilers Costume Contest
Linkage

Adriana Ferguson sends us one of her sketchbooks
"We Are Legion" sketch collection by Adriana Ferguson

This is a softcover, 7.5''x7.5'' square, book 66pg collection of sketches and full color art pieces, with commentary, depicting the artist's take on the Legion of Super-Heroes universe with a few other DC universe characters as well. Artwork is done in a variety of mediums ranging from pencil sketches, marker, and digital painting, with 80% of the artwork being exclusive to this collection.

There are 30 + different Legion of Superheroes depicted.

Linkage

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
MUPPET PETER PAN #1
Writen by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Amy Mebberson
The timid Kermie Pan resides in the magical realm of Neverswamp, where the pushy fairy Piggytink tries to toughen him up! One night, while searching for his shadow, Kermie Pan and Piggytink encounter the Darling children, who run away to Neverswamp and encourage Kermie Pan to battle Captain Gonzo! Features A covers by Eisner-award winning MOUSE GUARD artist David Petersen!

Matthew
KICK-ASS #7
COVER BY: John Romita JR.
WRITER: Mark Millar
PENCILS: John Romita JR.
INKS: TOM PALMER
COLORED BY: DEAN WHITE
Dave Lizewski has had better days. When he first pulled on the Super Hero suit, it was the thrill of a lifetime. Since then, he’s been banged-up, beaten, broken, bludgeoned, and all sorts of other b-words. He’s met a 9-year-old assassin and been on a super hero team-up. He’s watched people die and seen himself become an internet celebrity. But all that means nothing—compared to tonight. MARK MILLAR and JOHN ROMITA JR.’s foul-mouthed super hero saga continues!

Stephen
ZORRO #16
Writer: MATT WAGNER
Penciller/Inker: FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
Covers: MATT WAGNER (75%), JOHN K. SNYDER III (25%)
Colorist: FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
Artist Francesco Francavilla returns to the pages of Zorro! Under the skillful hand of Eisner nominated writer and cover artist Matt Wagner, Dynamite’s Zorro series continues with issue #16 and the explosive second chapter of our third story arc. This time, El Zorro faces a band of merciless pirates and the line continues to blur between the masked avenger and his alter-ego Diego! Covers by Wagner and Snyder!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
25 years ago, the silver screen exploded with the fluffy remains of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow man. The Major Spoilers crew fell in love the Ghostbusters from the first time we saw them (some of us when the film originally debuted, one of us some time later when he was old enough). All of this has led to the discussion of which Ghostbuster was their favorite.
Dr. Peter Venkman
Dr. Egon Spengler
Dr. Raymond Stantz
Winston Zeddemore

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Preacher Volume 2
The Reverend Jesse Custer continues on his outrageous mission in the second PREACHER collection. First Jesse heads south for a brutal confrontation with the demons from his past–a trio of white trash psychos, including Jesse’s monstrous grandmother. The Jesse and company go west, only to crash a party of Babylonian proportions.

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!

MSP#136: Altered States

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:16:48 -0500

This issue: Do altered states lead to greater creativity? It's the question that is pondered that leads to a discussion of drugs, depression, and insomnia as gateways to increased productivity in the creative arts.

NOTE: You must be 18 years of age to listen to this podcast! Major Spoilers does not condone or endorse the use of drugs, nor do the members of the Major Spoilers crew encourage or suggest our listeners partake in recreational drugs.

This is quite a different podcast than one you might be used to, so if you have any misgivings, turn back now!

MSP#135: The Cult Podcast

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:21:20 -0500

In this issue: DC used to make bad Batman and Superman films? Let's hope DC Entertainment does a better job of helping us part with our money, Poe #3, The Incredible Amadeus Cho, and Dark Avengers: Uncanny X-Men: Exodus: The Colon Saga: Final?: Plus Batman goes wacky-in-the-wickey-woo. Yes more Bat-S-Crazy than normal.

NEWS
DC Comics becomes DC Entertainment

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Hercules #133
COVER BY: Rafael Alberquerque
WRITER: Greg Pak
Fred Van Lente
PENCILS: Rodney Buchemi
Beginning a storyarc so earth-shattering, so momentous, so, well, incredible, we just had to give it to you TWICE A MONTH! (Well, for the three months, anyway). When terrible threats rise in Svartalfheim, the land of the Dark Elves, only Mighty Thor, Son of Asgard, can hope to triumph! But what happens if the Odinson is temporarily...unavailable? It's Hammer Time for Hercules as the Lion of Olympus gets his thunder on! Meanwhile, in Incredible Hercules 133, the Secret Origin of AMADEUS CHO begins! Who really killed Amadeus' family? What is his true relation to Hercules? And, most importantly, what is the connection between him and The Twelve's MASTER MIND EXCELLO? Everyone's favorite irascible boy genius is after the answers himself -- but to get them he's going to have to go through his arch-nemesis, PYTHAGORAS DUPREE, the sixth-smartest man on Earth

Matthew
DARK AVENGERS/UNCANNY X-MEN: EXODUS
Written by MATT FRACTION
Penciled by MIKE DEODATO
Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Variant Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI
The climactic conclusion to the crossover event of 2009 is here! This is it, the final battle for the Dark Avengers and the X-Men that will change the status quo for the Marvel Universe. Emma Frost’s betrayal comes home to roost. Cyclops’ plan clicks into place, but is it too late? What can the X-Men do against the Sentry and Ares?

Stephen
POE #3
Written by J. Barton Mitchell
Drawn by Dean Kotz
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (3 of 4), SRP: $3.99
He created Horror. Find out how horror created him… In this pulse-pounding issue Poe must rescue his brother and his brother’s wife from THE RED DEATH! But when THE RED DEATH offers to bring Poe’s wife Virginia back to life in exchange, will Poe make the right choice?

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Robert E. Howard created a vast number of heroes and villains whose tales still reverberate across the comic book world today. Two, Conan and Kull are very similar to one another (and for that answer, be sure to listen to Major Spoilers Podcast #30 for an in-depth discussion about Howard), but they are from different distant lands. If the Cimmerians and the Atlantians put the two in a ring to fight it out, who would emerge victorious?

Conan
Kull

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Batman - The Cult
Batman must stop the army of the homeless recruited by the mysterious Deacon Blackfire in this classic title illustrated by master horror artist Bernie Wrightson, co-creator of the “Swamp Thing”. Deacon Blackfire, charismatic shaman with roots as old as Gotham City itself, seemingly uses the city’s homeless to fight crime. But Blackfire has a hidden agenda!

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!

MSP#134: A Crazy Ass Stephen Discussion: Space

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:49:26 -0500

This issue: Stephen ponders why space travel and alien technology doesn't play a bigger role in the comic book universe building.

MSP#133: WE3

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:30:27 -0500

In this issue: We three take a look at WE3, while Angus and Die Fledermaus duke it out. Will it be girls in bikinis, Victorian detectives, or the blind that go under the microscope? How about all three in this issue of the Major Spoilers Podcast.

NEWS
Guy Ritchie to direct Lobo
Favreau and Downey team for Cowboys and Aliens
Guillermo del Tor to produce Deadman Flick

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Witchblade #130 
“War of the Witchblades” Part 6 (of 6) 
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Sejic, Adriana Melo
“War of the Witchblades” concludes here! 
Will Sara Pezzini or Dani Baptiste emerge as the sole bearer of the Witchblade? Or will it be a completely new bearer? And who is the new Angelus?

Matthew
Daredevil #500
Eisner Award-winning scribe Ed Brubaker teams with a cavalcade of superstar artists, including Michael Lark, Klaus Janson, and more, to present the final chapter of his Daredevil opus! This leads directly into the shocking Dark Reign: The List- Daredevil and the game changing Daredevil #500, at Matt Murdock embarks on the path of no return—and you can’t afford to miss it! The Man Without Fear stands against his greatest challenge yet and one shocking decision will change Hell’s Kitchen forever! Don’t miss a special all-new story by Ann Nocenti & David Aja; a pin up gallery by today’s most acclaimed artists; and as special reprint of a key issue by Frank Miller! Plus, get your first look inside Dark Reign: The List—Daredevil by Andy Diggle & Billy Tan!

Stephen
SHERLOCK HOLMES #4 (OF 5)
Writer: LEAH MOORE, JOHN REPPION
Penciller/Inker: AARON CAMPBELL
The penultimate issue in Dynamite’s acclaimed Sherlock Holmes comic book event! After Watson appeals to Mycroft Holmes and Sherlock himself arrives at the scene end of last issue, can the world’s greatest detective unravel his greatest mystery?

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Given 15 minutes, Batman and MacGyver can make a nuclear fusion reactor out of bubblegum and bailing wire. But given 10 minutes, who would win in building something practical to get them out of a tight fix?

LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
WE3
The story follows the journey of We3, a squad of three prototype “animal weapons,” as they flee captivity. The group consists of a dog, “Bandit” a.k.a. “1″; a cat, “Tinker” a.k.a. “2″; and a rabbit, “Pirate” a.k.a. “3″, who were all kidnapped from a nearby city and encased in robotic armor. They were also given a limited ability to speak through skull implants. Their body armor fields numerous weapons, including mine laying devices, machine guns and razor claws.

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!

MSP#132: Listener Feedback

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:12:51 -0500

This issue: The Major Spoilers Crew dive into the mailbag and read a backlog of listener email.

MSP#131: Face it Tigger, you just hit the jackpot

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:08:23 -0500

In this issue: The House of Mouse buys the House of Ideas. And that's it. Really. Nothing else happened this week. Okay, so the Major Spoilers Crew also take a quick look at some comic book reviews, and dive headfirst into Kurt Busiek's Astro City: The Dark Age Volume 1.

NEWS
The House of Mouse, buys the House of Ideas

CONTEST:
Art Appreciation Moment of the Day: Name That Theme Winner is Announced. Now if Stephen will only ship the prize before the end of the year.

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
HERCULES: THE KNIVES OF KUSH #2 (2 of 5)
Writer STEVE MOORE
Artist CRIS BOLSON
Delve into the shadows of a hero as we continue this untold tale from Hercules' dark past. As the son of Zeus and his companions begin their search for the traitors in the Egyptian king’s palace, they long for the excitement of the battlefield. But when military secrets continue to leak from the palace, the Greeks are forced to consider a long shot to gain information. Can even the courage of Hercules withstand a trip to Nakhtkeru the Necromancer?

Matthew
The Flash: Rebirth #4
Written by Geoff Johns; Art and covers by Ethan Van Sciver
Barry Allen left a legacy that thrived after his death. Now his return threatens it all. What secrets does Barry hold inside him about the fate of the Flash Family? What destiny awaits Wally and his twins? What murderous force targets Bart Allen? And what does it truly mean to be a speedster?

Stephen
Batman: The Widening Gyre #1 
Written by Kevin Smith; Art by Walter Flanagan and Art Thibert; Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz 
The stakes are high as Batman encounters a new vigilante under his wing amidst what Smith describes as a "backdrop of romance, intrigue, and geek-bait guest stars galore."

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Disney bought Marvel Enterprises for $4 Billion. The virtual press conference the companies had earlier today tried to spell everything out, and I particularly like this quote “We believe in the team at Marvel, and see no need to upset the apple cart.”
Well, the apple cart is pretty much upset, as the nerd rampage continues across the Intardwebz, with some people proclaiming this to be the end of all things holy in the House of Ideas. But is it? Is it really? It’s time for you to cast your vote!

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Astro City: The Dark Age Volume 1
Today Astro City is a shining metropolis on a hill where super-heroes patrol the skies. However, things were not always as bright as they are today. In the early 1970’s, in the wake of a global catastrophe, two brothers, one good and one evil must deal with family secrets and social upheaval, involving heroes from Jack-In-the-Box to the Blue Knight and the unsettling events leading to the final fate of the mysterious Silver Agent. Find out why this era was so troubled through the eyes of two men who survived the depths of it!

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!

MSP#130: Something about Westerns

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:39:44 -0500

This issue: The western genre is discussed in comics, movies, and television.

MSP#129: Zorro, the fox, so cunning and free...

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:36:07 -0500

In this issue: Mister Schleicher goes to London towne... Mrs. Brown, you've got a lovely Batgirl... Now that Tom Welling is here, what does this mean for THE FUTUUUURRRRE? Also: aliens come down, an' the give me some chiclets, and give my brother this weird green ring. Out of the night, when the full moon is bright, he's bold bold with his face, and his something something called Zorro. A dead-eyed ghost dog came out of nowhere and made me crash into the hospital! Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and deader than a squirrel on a hot plate... Plus: Drunk versus Obsessive Compulsive, and both their mothers dress them funny. What we got you gotta give it to your mama, what we got you gotta give it to your papa, what we got you gotta listen to the podcast, you do a little dance and than you drink a little wodcast! The Major Spoilers podcast is on the air!

NEWS
Final Legion of Super-Heroes Hero History hits, what’s next?
Batgirl reveal thoughts
More Lantern Rings on the Way

Stephen's interview with BBC Radio
Listen to that interview here (LINKAGE)

CONTEST:
Art Appreciation Moment of the Day: Name That Theme
Linkage

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Federal vampire and zombie agency
Based off of the popular website, FVZA.org, created by Richard S. Dargan, FVZA chronicles a world where a deadly disease, representing a new threat of global terrorism, transforms innocent victims into Zombies and a long dormant government task force is called into action: The Federal Vampire and Zombie Agency.

Matthew
Blackest Night Superman #1
Written by James Robinson; Art and cover by Eddy Barrows and Ruy Jose; Variant cover by Shane Davis and Sandra Hope
Black Lantern Superman has unearthed Pa Kent's grave! But that's only the beginning of the horrifying things he's about to unleash on an unsuspecting Smallville.

Stephen
INVINCIBLE #65 
story ROBERT KIRKMAN 
art & cover by RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA
Funeral for the fallen.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Tony Stark, wealthy beyond means, free styling and loving the ladies. But when trouble calls, he dons the red and gold power suit and goes to fight crime.
Bruce Wayne, wealthy beyond means, free styling and loving the ladies according to the tabloids. But when trouble calls he dons the cape and cowl and goes out fighting crime.

There have already been polls where Batman and Iron Man try to kick each other’s asses, so we’re doing this weeks match a little different, with this question, “Who’s the better businessman, Tony Stark or Bruce Wayne?”

There’s Rich, and then there is the Major Spoilers POOOOOLL of the Week!

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Zorro: Year One
Written by Eisner Award-Winning writer/artist Matt Wagner! With art by Francesco Francavilla and covers by Matt Wagner a nd Mike Mayhew!
The Year One Origin of Zorro by Matt Wagner and Francesco Francavilla is NOW collected in a MASSIVE TPB volume! Inspired by all of the best Zorro has been (as well as the best-selling novel by Isabel Allende), Matt Wagner has crafted an exciting tale of adventure, revenge and intrigue, all incredibly illustrated by Francavilla!

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!

MSP#128: Buckaroo Banzai Rocks, the Legend of the Seeker

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:34:30 -0500

This issue: Rodrigo talks up Legend of the Seeker, while Stephen celebrates the 25th annyversary of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension.

MSP#127: X-Men vs. Legion of Super-Heroes

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:36:49 -0500

In this issue: The Big Bad Black Lantern revealed! Scantily clad teenaged girls, and it's not even Stephen's birthday! What's that Watermelon doing there? Meanwhile, Yorick, 355, and Dr. Mann find their way across the midwest, proving what your faithtul podcasters already knew: ain't nothin' goin' on there. Is it Johnny? Is it Danny? Or is it Johnny and Danny? Feel Ghost Rider's heat, makin' you hot, burn with me, heaven's on fire! And the most powerful superhuman force in the universe faces down against a bunch of kids from Westchester and somebody actually wonders about the outcome. In any case, it's a show, and seeing as how we went to all the trouble of HAVING one and everything... The Major Spoilers podcast is on the air!

NEWS
Necron Rises
Wonder Woman and Wonder Girl Controversy

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Ghost Rider Heaven’s Fire #1
COVER BY: Jae Lee
WRITER: Jason Aaron
PENCILS: Roland Boschi
The acclaimed GHOST RIDER run of writer Jason Aaron reaches its fever-pitched conclusion with six more issues of insanity, all jam-packed with new villains, old allies and the same old grindhouse action that Flamehead fans have come to know and love. The renegade angel Zadkiel is out to thwart Biblical prophecy by assassinating a young boy bred by Satanists to rule the world, so if Ghost Riders Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch are going to save the world, they'll first have to save the Anti-Christ. Guest-starring Hellstorm, the Son of Satan.

Matthew
Justice League America: Cry for Justice #2
Written by James Robinson; Art and cover Mauro Cascioli
The team continues its proactive hunt for justice as the trail leads to an army of Super-Villains. But the big bad may be deadlier than all of the new team combined…

Stephen
Blackest Night: Batman #1
Written by Peter J. Tomasi; Art by Adrian Saef and John Dell; Cover by Andy Kubert; Variant cover by Bill Sienkiewicz
Deadman can't shut out the cries of the dead rising as he comes to the aid of the new Batman. It's just in time, too, as the duo face a circus of zombies including the Black Lantern Flying Graysons!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
We all know everyone is special - a unique snow flake that has no companion (except for the twins). The DC Universe has a bunch of teenagers from the future who use their unique talents to save the universe, while Marvel 616 has a bunch of mutants who band together to save the universe. They are in no way alike - really. Trust us, we've got an uber-nerd working on this site, and he'll tell you.
But even if they were remotely alike, and we could shape the universe to put the Legion of Super-Heroes and the X-Men on a deserted island and let them fight it out in a Battle Royale reality television series, who would come out on top? Would the X-Men win because they have Wolverine, or would it be the Legion because they have a 12th Level Intellect that can figure out the endgame before it happens? 
FIGHT!
X-MEN
Legion of Super-Heroes

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Y: The Last Man Volume 2
1. One Small Step (issues #11–17)
* In Oldenbrook, Kansas, Yorick, 355 and Dr. Mann help a Russian woman named Natalya Zamyatintwo male and one female astronauts forced to return to Earth after being trapped on the International Space Station the day the plague hit. recover
* Comedy & Tragedy has a travelling group of actresses find a wayward Ampersand, inspiring them to write a play called The Last Man (The main character’s name taken from Mary Shelley’s novel The Last Man).
2. Safeword (issues #18–23)
* Yorick and his companions travel to Allenspark, Colorado, where 355 and Dr. Mann fix up Ampersand, while retired Culper Ring agent 711 forces Yorick to confront his survivor guilt.
* In Widow’s Pass, the story moves to Queensbrook, set nine months after the One Small Step arc.

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!

MSP#126: The Spectacular Spider-Man Josh Keaton

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:43:49 -0500

This issue: Josh Keaton, the voice behind Peter Parker and Spider-Man in the Disney XD Spectacular Spider-Man series swings by for a visit to talk about his long career in Hollywood, video games, and music.

MSP#125: The Goon Podcast

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:35:56 -0500

In this issue: Got to get tough, Yo Joe! Michael Keaton and Ron Ely: together again for the first time! Screws fall out all the time, the world’s an imperfect place. Plus: Punisher? I hardly know ‘er! Guys in funny hats what punches people a lot. Stephen has a Mighty A! And we discuss whether Ace The Bat-hound actually is in continuity or not, and whether Krypto really is just a super-douche. Stick around for blues improvisation from Blind Melon Schleicher, backed by Mud-Funny-Bone Lopez and the King Cobra, the Major Spoiler podcast is on the air. And as always, I like pie.

NEWS
Anyone see GI Joe?
Linkage

Death of John Hughes
Linkage

Doc Savage and Batman team up in November
Linkage

Punisher Rest in Pieces

Linkage

LISTENER E-MAIL
Scott Hunter writes in to ask about the next installment of the Major Spoilers Dungeon Crawl, and Stephen answers with news of a new podcast coming your way!

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Hercules, Knives of Kush #1
Writer STEVE MOORE
Artist CRIS BOLSON
Colorist DOUG SIROIS
Letterer TODD KLEIN
Steve Moore returns to take Radical’s controversial hero into Ancient Egypt, where mysticism and intrigue awaits. Recovering from the Thracian Wars, Hercules and his suriving band of mercenaries must take on Egyptian spies, assassination and face the mystery of a death cult known as…Kush.

Matthew
Justice Society of America #29
Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges; Art and Cover by Jesus Merino
A new era begins for the Justice Society of America as writers Bill Willingham (FABLES) and Matthew Sturges (BLUE BEETLE) take over the series with new artist Jesus Merino (SUPERMAN ANNUAL) just as two new recruits make their debut with the team! Strange happenings at the JSA Mansion are weird precursors to an all-out attack on all members of the team — all but one! And what is the strange connection that new members King Chimera and All-American Kid might have with the turmoil?

Stephen
The Mighty #7
Written by Peter J. Tomasi and Keith Champagne; Art by Chris Samnee; Cover by Dave Johnson
Ring of fire! Gabriel Cole's predecessor, Taylor Rhines, continues to leave him bizarre hints about the dark secret of Section Omega. But time may have already run out for Cole to crack the code, as a terrible power has taken aim at his family!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
This week we’re putting two of Dark Horse Comics characters into the ring to see who will walk away the victor. Will it be Eric Powell’s The Goon, or Mike Mignola’s Hellboy? It’s the battle of the supernatural fighters in this week’s Major Spoilers POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL of the Week!
A) The Goon
B) Hellboy

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
The Goon
Bones will be broken and heads will roll! The Goon is a laugh-out-loud action-packed romp through the streets of a town infested with zombies. An insane priest is building himself an army of the undead, and there’s only one man who can put them is their place: the man they call Goon. Collects The Goon series and The Goon Color Special, originally published by Albatross Exploding Funny Books; presented here for the first time in full color.

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!

MSP#124: Dr. Peter Coogan, College Classes about Comics

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:22:56 -0500

This issue: Dr. Peter Coogan from the Institute for Comics Studies returns to the show to tell of his adventures at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con, as well as offer up his yearly roundup of comic book classes being taught at colleges and universities around the world.

MSP#123: The Tank Girl Podcast

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:22:23 -0500

In this issue: Can a rabbit be invisible and pink at the same time? My name is Mot, thanks a lot! And wouldn’t it be cool if the Plutonian had a flying dog in a cape that is ALSO a mass-murderer… Plus: Billy West will still be getting a paycheck… Norman Osborn is makin’ his list, and checkin’ it twice… But is the podcast brutal enough that Stephen will stop erasing and starting over? And: Punk Rock Girl, you look so wild, punk rock girl let’s have a child, we’ll name her Minnie Pearl, just you and me, we need fudge banana swirl, you and me… Stephen’s store got Mojo Nixon, so it don’t need no fixin, the Major Spoilers Podcast is on the air.

NEWS
A wrap up of some of the big news from the Major Spoilers website.
Harvey Gets a Spielberg Remake
Linkage

The Iron Patriot End the Marvel U
Linkage

Futurama Cast is Back
Linkage

Alien Prequel
Linkage

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Incarnate #1 
Creator and Writer NICK SIMMONS 
Penciler NICK SIMMONS
Mot is a boy who cannot die.
Riddle him with bullets, burn him at the stake, douse him with napalm, hang him from the gallows…still, he will walk away. Forever haunted by a mysterious doppelganger that no one else can see, Mot has wandered the world for centuries, searching for meaning and, perhaps, an end to his endless life.

Matthew
Dethklok vs. The Goon
Following the release of the highly anticipated Dethklok vs. The Goon, Dark Horse Comics and Adult Swim announce a brand-new comics series based on the immensely popular animated show Metalocalypse. The band’s five members—Nathan Explosion, William “Murderface,” Skwisgaar Skwigelf, Toki Wartooth, and Pickles—will be featured in a full publishing program created by series co-creator Brendon Small and a collaborative team of Metalocalypse and Dark Horse artists and writers.

Stephen
IRREDEEMABLE #5
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Time to bring the smack down talk back to the Major Spoilers Experience. This week the Robot Overlords demanded we pick two of DC’s greatest female heroes and have them battle it out in the ring in a no-holds-barred right of the century. Sometimes we really hate our Robot Overlords, but it’s either pick two fictional characters or have our precious, precious, Intardwebz taken away for a week. So….
A) Power Girl
B) Wonder Woman

Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote.
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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Tank Girl
As the name suggests, Tank Girl drives a tank, which is also her home. She undertakes a series of missions for a nebulous organization before making a serious mistake and being declared an outlaw for her sexual inclinations and her substance abuse. The comic centers on her misadventures with her boyfriend, Booga, a mutant kangaroo. The comic’s style was heavily influenced by punk visual art, and strips were frequently deeply disorganized, anarchic, absurdist, and psychedelic. The strip features various elements with origins in surrealist techniques, fanzines, collage, cut-up technique, stream of consciousness, and metafiction, with very little regard or interest for conventional plot or committed narrative.

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!

MSP#122: A Conversation with Scott Johnson

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:24:14 -0500

This issue: Scott Johnson of Extra Life (www.myextralife.com) stops by to talk about making a web comic and podcast career his full time job. Scott offers up ideas, suggestions, and perspective on making a go of it full time.

MSP#121: Transmetropolitan Podcast

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:55:26 -0500

In this issue: Do YOU know the way to San Diego? Bunches of classic characters return from new companies! Tom Welling finally puts on tights! Faithful Spoilerites on a pilgrimage of geektitude! And your take on some DVD goodies! Plus: Bilateral Symmetry! Vince McMahon has a message for Bob Kirkman: He wants his swerve back. Rodrigo needs courage, Stephen needs a brain, and Matthew’s still searching for his way home… Show me the power, child, I’d like to say that I’m down on my knees today. It gives me the butterflies, gives me away, till I’m up on my feet again. I’m feelin… The Major Spoilers Podcast on the air!

NEWS
A wrap up of some of the big news from the San Diego Comic-Con. Julian talks about his trip and winning the 2009 Julian Challenge.

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
The Wonderful Wizard of OZ #8
WRITER: Eric Shanower
PENCILS: SKOTTIE YOUNG
The search for Glinda, Good Witch of the South, is full of danger—a giant spider-monster that eats whole animals like a spider does flies. It’s full of strangeness—a whole village of living china statues. And it’s full of both danger and strangeness—little armless folks who shoot their heads as missiles. But Glinda remains Dorothy’s final hope to reach home, so Dorothy and her friends must brave the journey.

Matthew
GEMINI #4 (OF 5)
story JAY FAERBER, art & cover JON SOMMARIVA & FCO PLASCENCIA
Gemini’s journey of self-discovery puts him on a collision course with Dynamo 5!

Stephen
INVINCIBLE #64 
story ROBERT KIRKMAN, art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA
INVINCIBLE WAR: AFTERMATH! 
The battle with CONQUEST concludes… and there is a casualty.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Stepping away from the “fighty-fighty” polls once again this week to do some digging into what DC direct to DVD movies from Warner Home Video are winners, and which one stumbled.

What's been your favorite DC Direct to DVD Animated movie released so far?
A) Justice League: New Frontier
B) Superman: Doomsday
C) Batman: Gotham Knight
D) Wonder Woman
E) Green Lantern: First Flight

Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote.
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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Transmetropolitan
In this first volume, Spider ventures into the dangerous Angels 8 district, home of the Transients — humans who have decided to become aliens through cosmetic surgery. But Spider’s interview with the Transients’ leader gets him a scoop he didn’t bargain for. And don’t miss Spider’s first confrontation with the President of the United States . . . in a men’s room.

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!

MSP#120: Star Wars Interviews with Tom Kane and Dee Bradley Baker

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:47:47 -0500

This issue: Stephen sits down to talk with Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Tom Kane (Yoda) and Dee Bradley Baker (Captain Rex) about their experiences on the show, a few tips on breaking into the business, and their joy of being voice actors.

MSP#119: The Preacher Podcast

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:02:21 -0500

In this issue: The Fastest Man Alive gets a producer! The Martians are due on Maple Street, and they’ve brought your daddy’s ass-watch! The future is upon us, but for some reason everybody sounds different! Plus: Creatures what are beautiful! Powers which are super! Heroes what are knocking boots! Sure and I’ve come to drain your wee blood, then! And finally, an internet troll who’s not a racist assclown. All this and more, as we say goodbye to 2009 and say hello to… the rest of 2009! The Major Spoilers podcast is on the air!

NEWS
This week the Major Spoilers Crew give their quick shot thoughts on the San Diego Comic Con, Green Lantern: First Flight, the voiceless Futurama, Geoff Johns and the Flash movie, and Willem Defoe as Tars Tarkas.

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Beautiful Creatures #1 
Written: Kurtis Wiebe 
Pencils: Ash Jackson 
Publication Date: 2009-09-23
They say we all have a monster lurking inside of us.
Four beautiful college girls uncover their secret passengers - mythic creatures of a long dead age. The surfacing of their true nature hurls them into a hidden world of awakening magic, wonder and monsters.

Torq
THE BOYS: HEROGASM #3 (OF 6) 
Covers: DARICK ROBERTSON 
Writer: GARTH ENNIS 
Penciller/Inker: JOHN McCREA
The Occasional Death At Herogasm Isn't That Unusual, But How One Member Of Fantastico Checks Out Is Nothing Short Of Spectacular. In The Resultant Chaos The Boys Make Their Move- On A Target That May Not Be All He Seems. Hughie, Meanwhile, Runs Smack Into Black Noir In The Worst Possible Way, While Jack From Jupiter Spills A Few More Secrets To A-Train. And Speaking Of Secrets, What Does The Man From Vought-American Want With Vic The Veep...?

Stephen
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: CHAPTER TWO #1
Writer: JIM KRUEGER
Penciller/Inker: EDGAR SALAZAR (Main Story), DOUG KLAUBA (Special Origin Story)
The Next Exciting Chapter Of Dynamite Entertainment's PROJECT SUPERPOWERS Is Here! Overseen Again By Ross, Who Plots And Art Directs The Entire PROJECT SUPERPOWERS Universe, Writer Jim Krueger Returns For Chapter Two, As The Pair Of All-Star Creators Are Joined For The Series By Edgar (DEATH DEFYING 'DEVIL) Salazar! The New Series Is Faster, More Intense, And The WORLD IS AT STAKE!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
We’re fortunate enough to have access to a plethora of comics at the Stately Spoiler Manor, but that doesn’t mean we’re loaded. Sometimes one comic is needed more than others, and a tight budget might dictate what we take home, and what stays behind. Which brings us to the Major Spoilers Poll of the Week! 
What is the absolute limit to your weekly comic book spending?

Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote.
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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Preacher Vol. 1
Here’s a book guaranteed to offend a bunch of people, not only because of its profuse profanity and graphic violence, but because it’s the epitome of iconoclasm. Like a brutal accident, you can’t watch but you can’t turn away. The story follows an ex-preacher man, Jesse, who has become disgusted with God’s abandoning of His responsibilities. So Jesse starts off into the wilds of Texas with his hitman girlfriend and new best friend (a vampire) to find God so that he can give Him a piece of his mind. Despite its superficial perversity, this book contains what may be the most moral character in mainstream comics. A cult hit in the making. Fans of Quentin Tarantino take note.

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!

MSP#118: Green Lantern First Flight Reviewed

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:43:43 -0500

This issue: Rodrigo and Stephen review the Warner Home Video release of Green Lantern: First Flight. The Major Spoilers Crew then takes a crack at Boom! Studios' take on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep.

MSP#117: A Conversation with Ralph Tedesco

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:01:52 -0500

This issue: Ralph Tedesco of Zenescope Entertainment, stops by to chat up the company, Grimm Fairy Tales, upcoming series, and what's going on at San Diego Comic Con.

MSP#116: The Last Iron Fist Podcast

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:11:53 -0500

In this issue: The Major Spoilers Crew reflect on the week's news, offer up a few reviews, let the Iron Man and the Iron Fist battle it out, and take a peek under the cover of The Last Iron Fist Story from Marvel.

NEWS
This week the Major Spoilers Crew give their quick shot reactions to Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern, Natalie Portman as Thor's girlfriend, Victoria joining the Major Spoilers Crew, a quick look back on three years of the Major Spoilers Experience, and a few more odds and ends.

E-MAILS
A lot of people enjoyed the Major Spoilers Dungeons and Dragons podcasts, and some even took the time to send in their thoughts.

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Doctor Who #1 
Tony Lee (w) • Al Davison (a) • Paul Grist, Al Davison (c)
At long last Doctor Who is an ongoing monthly series! Tony Lee (Doctor Who: The Forgotten), kicks off the time/space-faring series with the two-part “Silver Scream.” In chapter one, the Doctor travels to 1920s Hollywood where he befriends Charlie Chaplin and, of course, discovers an alien plot! Lee is joined by Al Davison (The Dreaming) on this first story arc. Covers by Paul Grist and Davison.

Matthew
The House of Mystery #15
Written by Matthew Sturges; Art by Luca Rossi and David Hahn; Cover by Esao Andrews
Harry's true identity, Fig's heritage, Rina's heartbreak, a dragon's unrequited love and the Thinking Man's Army all converge in a very small space in this shattering conclusion to "The Space Between". And somewhere in there we manage to squeeze in "Jordan's Movie Idea with the Gorillas and Sh*t," illustrated by David Hahn (BITE CLUB, FABLES).

Stephen
Will Eisner: A Spirited Life Audio Book by Bob Andelman
An audiobook narrated by author Bob Andelman, Will Eisner: A Spirited Life is the authorized biography that explores Eisner's amazing life, detailing a career that spanned 70 years. The biography features interviews with many of Eisner's contemporaries, such as Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons, Neil Gaiman, Denis Kitchen, Jim Warren, Dave Sim, Denny O'Neil, and Stan Lee.

Bob spent almost three years interviewing Eisner, researching his life and work, and interviewing friends, family, and the creative talents the comics master inspired throughout his career.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Who would win in a fight between Iron Man and Iron Fist? Even though Tony Stark is encased head to toe in his Iron Man armor, with ever weapon known to man, the Iron Fist has a fist of iron, that can break and snap nearly anything with his Chi energies?

A) Iron Man
B) Iron Fist

Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote.
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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
The Last Iron Fist Story
Many years ago, in the mystical city of Kun’ Lun, young Danny Rand stared at a suit behind glass - the garb of the “Immortal Iron Fist” - and knew that he was destined to wear it. But where did this costume come from? Why did it wait for Danny all those years like a shadow of his future? The answer to those questions will stun both him and his readers, as Danny Rand leaps from the pages of his breakout hit in Daredevil to his own history-spanning kung-fu epic that will shatter every perception of what it means to be the Immortal Iron Fist! Brought to you by top-ten writer Ed Brubaker and breakout talent Matt Fraction (Punisher War Journal), with action-packed art by David Aja (Daredevil, Giant-Size Wolverine). Collects Immortal Iron Fist #1-6.

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!

MSP#115: Meet Victoria

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:51:33 -0500

This issue: There's a new member in the Major Spoilers Family, and in this issue, listeners get to know Victoria, and talk about cosplay.

MSP#114: 2009 Comics and Media Conference Preview

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:25:18 -0500

This issue: Milton Griep, President of the ICv2.com website, stops by to talk with Stephen Schleicher about the upcoming Comics and Media Conference being held Wednesday, July 22, 2009 leading up to the San Diego Comic-Con.

More information about the conference can be found here.

MSP#113: Dungeons and Dragons Crawl Part V: It all come crashing down...

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:05:01 -0500

This issue: Going down the cellar door leads to trouble in a way that might bring about THE END OF THE WORLD!

If you aren't familiar with the 4th edition of D&D, you might want to check out Major Spoilers Podcast #28 and Major Spoilers Podcast #89

Part One: Dramatis Personae!
Part Two: Graduation Day!
Part Three:In the Streets of Moonhold!
Part Four:An Encounter in the Alley!

Will there be more? Only you have the power!

MSP#112: Dungeons and Dragons Crawl Part IV: An Encounter in the Alley

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:34:57 -0500

This issue: Orem, Randace, and Torq meet a band of Ne'r-do-wells in a dark Alley.

If you aren't familiar with the 4th edition of D&D, you might want to check out Major Spoilers Podcast #28 and Major Spoilers Podcast #89

Part One: Dramatis Personae!
Part Two: Graduation Day!
Part Three:In the Streets of Moonhold!

Come back tomorrow for the next installment of this MSP D&D Extravaganza!

MSP#111: Dungeons and Dragons Crawl Part III: In the Streets of Moonhold

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:20:56 -0500

This issue: Orem ventures into the world of Man, where he encounters someone and something not quite human as the Eladrin attempts to track down his missing instructor.

If you aren't familiar with the 4th edition of D&D, you might want to check out Major Spoilers Podcast #28 and Major Spoilers Podcast #89

Missed Part One? Dramatis Personae!
Missed Part Two? Graduation Day!

Come back tomorrow for the next installment of this MSP D&D Extravaganza!

MSP#110: Dungeons and Dragons Crawl Part II: Graduation Day

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:20:10 -0500

This issue: As part of the Major Spoilers third birthday celebration, the Major Spoilers Crew begin an epic journey playing the 4th Edition of Dungeons and Dragons.

In this installment, Orem faces his first challenge by taking on seven baddies at once.

If you aren't familiar with the 4th edition of D&D, you might want to check out Major Spoilers Podcast #28 and Major Spoilers Podcast #89

Come back tomorrow for the next installment of this MSP D&D Extravaganza!

MSP#109: Dungeons and Dragons Crawl Part I: Dramatis Personae

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:47:33 -0500

This issue: As part of the Major Spoilers third birthday celebration, the Major Spoilers Crew begin an epic journey playing the 4th Edition of Dungeons and Dragons.

In this installment, listeners learn all about character creation as Stephen Schleicher creates Orem Rivendorn as Dungeon Master Rodrigo looks on.

If you aren't familiar with the 4th edition of D&D, you might want to check out Major Spoilers Podcast #28 and Major Spoilers Podcast #89

Come back tomorrow for the next installment of this MSP D&D Extravaganza!

MSP#108: Transformers 2 Reviewed

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:43:07 -0500

This issue: The Major Spoilers Crew takes a look at Transformers 2: The Revenge of the Fallen movie, and give you their honest reaction to the movie.

MSP#107: The New X-Men Podcast

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:21:09 -0500

In this issue: The Major Spoilers Crew talk Thor, Gotham City, Grant Morrison's New X-Men volume 1, run through a Poll of the Week, and read listener e-mail.

NEWS
This week the readers pick the news, and voted to hear the Major Spoilers Crew talk about JMS leaving Thor
LINKAGE

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Descendant #1
w: Michael Dolce and Marcus Perry
a: Mariano Navarro
In DESCENDANT Rayne Santiago, a United States counter-terrorism soldier, is forced to return to her South American homeland after years of exile due to abusing her own innate pyrokinetic abilities. There she she receives word of her brothers’ abduction by a rogue pharmaceutical conglomerate bent on using their DNA to manufacture super powers. Michael Dolce and Mariano Navarro’s experience in the small press superhero field combined with Marcus Perry’s past writing high-octane action films combines to tell a superpowered blockbuster the likes of which hasn’t been seen.

Matthew
81_NEW_AVENGERS_54.jpgNEW AVENGERS #54
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by CHRIS BACHALO
A Sorcerer Supreme is chosen! Be witness to a very important chapter in Avengers history and the lore of Marvel magic! Plus, the Avengers finally have a big showdown with the Hood and not everyone walks away from it unharmed!

Stephen
Gotham City Sirens #1
Written by Paul Dini; Art and Cover by Guillem March; Variant Cover by JG Jones
This all-new series features the bad girls of Gotham City! Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn are tired of playing by other people's rules regardless of which side of the law they're on. These tough ladies have a new agenda that's all their own, and they'll use any means necessary to pursue it. But can they get along and work as a team? And who will get hurt along the way?

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
We're taking the battle back, back, back, waaaaaaaaaaaay back to the dawn of time, where we are pitting caveman vs. caveman. This week it's DC's Anthro taking on V.T. Hamlin's Alley Oop.

Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote.
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Grant Morrison's New X-Men Volume 1
Sixteen million mutants dead - and that was just the beginning! In one bold stroke, writer Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman, Batman) propelled the X-Men into the 21st century, masterminding a challenging new direction for Marvel’s mutant heroes that began with the destruction of Genosha and never let up. Regarded as the most innovative thinker of the current comic-book renaissance, Morrison proceeded to turn the mutant-hero genre on its ear. Gone were the gaudy spandex costumes - replaced by slick, black leather and an attitude to match.

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!

MSP#106: A look at the Comic Arts Conference 2009

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:30:59 -0500

This issue: Dr. Peter Coogan of the Institute for Comics Studies joins Stephen Schleicher as the duo discuss the Comic Arts Conference schedule of panels for the 2009 San Diego Comic Con.

MSP#105: The Cigars of the Pharaoh Podcast

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:22:32 -0500

In this issue: The Major Spoilers Crew goes outside their comfort zone and takes a look at The Adventures of Tintin. The poll of the week asks you to decide between your two favorite wisecracking robots, and plenty of reviews (including an exclusive advanced review). It's all in this issue of the Major Spoilers Podcast!

NEWS
Thoughts on Ghostbusters 3
LINKAGE

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
SWORDSMITH ASSASSIN #1
Written by Andrew Cosby and Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Ayhan Hayrula
Toshiro Ono has spent his life making the best swords that have ever been forged and selling them to the highest bidder. But when his family is killed by a blade of his own making… Toshiro will do whatever it takes to make sure none of his swords ever kill again. Andrew Cosby, creator of EUREKA, and Michael Alan Nelson, creator of HEXED, brings feudal Samurai Japan to life like no other comic has done before.

Matthew
MIGHTY AVENGERS #26
Written by DAN SLOTT
Pencils by STEPHEN SEGOVIA
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
The Avengers/Fantastic Four slobberknocker continues! This one’s got it all true believers: from MR. FANTASTIC and HANK PYM’S battle of the brains to HERCULES and THE THING’S battle o’ the brawn! When it’s over, expect BIG changes for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes– including the team’s all-new headquarters and a very disturbing DARK REIGN alliance.

Stephen
Batman: Streets of Gotham #1
Written by Paul Dini and Marc Andreyko
Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs and Georges Jeanty and Karl Story
Cover by Dustin Nguyen : Variant Cover by JG Jones
As a new Batman rises on the streets of Gotham City, the heroes, villains and citizens take notice. How will the police feel about this new Batman, and can he control the crime in Gotham the way the old Batman did?

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
This week, we’re bringing it back ot robot on robot action by asking you to decide between the two beloved robots from Mystery Science Theater 3000. It’s kind of like asking you to choose between your two favorite children, but if you had to choose only one, would you pick Tom, or Crow?

Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote.
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Tintin: Cigars of the Paraoh
Tintin and his dog Snowy are on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean Sea when they meet Dr Sarcophagus, an Egyptologist who owns a papyrus that he believes will lead him to the undiscovered tomb of the Pharaoh Kih-Oskh (a pun on kiosk, a newspaper stand). He invites Tintin to accompany him. Tintin also has an unpleasant encounter with Roberto Rastapopoulos, a wealthy businessman.

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!

MSP#104: Our Favorite Animated Movies Podcast

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:07:33 -0500

This issue: Disney has finally come to its senses and is returning to the world of hand drawn 2D animation. This started up a discussion around stately Spoiler Manor about all sorts of animated movies. We’re taking a look at our current pick of favorite animated movies in this issue of the Major Spoilers Podcast.

MSP#103: The Dark Victory Podcast

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:34:49 -0500

In this issue: The Major Spoilers crew chat up Dark Victory, ponder the position of EIC, and give a average rating to a bunch of comics. All this, plus the Major Spoilers Poll of the Week.

NEWS
You're the EIC: DC Comics - Thoughts
Linkage

CONTEST
The winner of the Major Spoilers 100th Issue Extravaganza podcast is announced during the show. You can check out the correct answers here.

EMAIL
A listener writes in to ask about Cthulhu and where to start reading the HP Lovecraft mythos.

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Witchblade/The Darkness/Angelus: Blood on the Sands 
(W) Philip W. Smith  
(A) Sheldon Mitchell, Admira Wijaya and Tom Grindberg  
(Cov) Stjepan Sejic
Set in 13th Century Arabia, Blood on the Sands tells the tale of three different bearers of the Top Cow Universe’s Trinity. In the harsh environment of the Arabian desert a pair of sisters struggle with the burden of the Witchblade, while a Darkness lord seeks to corrupt an inexperienced bearer of the Angelus. Brought to you by newcomer Philip W. Smith (The Gelding) and the artistic talents of Sheldon Mitchell (Witchblade Annual), Admira Wijaya (Hercules) and Tom Grindberg (Teen Titans, The Outsiders).

Matthew
Green Lantern Corps. #37
Written by Peter J. Tomas
Art and Cover by Patrick Gleason and Rebecca Buchman
Variant Cover by Rodolfo Migliari
The penultimate "Emerald Eclipse" chapter is upon us as the breakout on Oa leads to vast devastation and death across the planet. As the War of Light rages, do Kyle Rayner, Guy Gardner, Kilowog and the rest of the Corps have the willpower to quell the riot and overcome the napalm-spewing Red Lanterns and the fear-spreading Sinestro Corps?

Stephen
THE STRANGE ADVENTURES OF H.P. LOVECRAFT #2 (of 4)
story MAC CARTER
art TONY SALMONS
cover ADAM BYRNE
Something sinister has been unleashed into the life of young pulp writer H.P. Lovecraft. His wretched dream of monsters and murder has come true! It can’t be coincidence… It can’t be merely that he’s begun a fast descent into madness… Two men are dead! Can Lovecraft stop the deadly beasts that seem to slip from his subconscious into the real world before the police discover that the trail of blood leads directly to his doorstep….

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Marvel dropped the pebble in the pool this week, with the announcement that Steve Rogers would be the latest hero to pass through Death’s Revolving Door and make his return in Captain America: Reborn.

While it may not have been a huge surprise, thanks to Marvel’s numerous efforts to tease the return, it did cause quite a stir among the comic book fans. Which brings us to the latest Major Spoilers Poll of the Week!

What do you think of Steve Rogers' return?
* Super excited!
* It's too soon!
* Death's Revolving Door strikes again - I'll pass.
* I'll believe it, when I see it!
* What's a Steve Rogers? I don't read or care about Captain America

Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote.
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Batman: Dark Victory
The sequel to the critically acclaimed BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, this trade paperback continues the story of an early time in Batman’s life when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham’s protectors.

Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself being run by lawless freaks, such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city’s dark evolution, the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city’s greatest defender. He faces multiple threats, including the seeming return of a serial killer called Holiday. Batman’s previous investigation of Holiday’s killings revealed that more than one person was responsible for the murders. So the question remains: who is committing Holiday’s crimes this time? And how many will die before Batman learns the truth?

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!

MSP#102: Y: Because We Liked It!

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:00:16 -0500

In this issue: The Major Spoilers Crew chats up Captain America, ponder who is to be the next Batgirl, take a look at olde tyme lingerie, slip back to the days when Earth fell apart, marvel at young tykes with super powers, and discuss Vertigo's Y: The Last Man Volume 1 Deluxe hardcover by Brian K. Vaughan.

NEWS
Isaiah Bradley as the New Captain America?
Linkage

EMAIL
Rufus asks Matthew to sort out the star date numbering from Star Trek, and Michael writes in to let the crew know he's still listening to the show despite his recent stroke.

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Salem's Daughter
Written by: Ralph Tedesco
Artwork by: Caio Menescal
Colors by: James Brown
The Salem witch trials of 1692 resulted in the hangings of 19 women and men. Over the years many came to realize that the trials were perhaps done in haste with no hard evidence of witchcraft being used by any of the accused.
Two hundred years later, Anna Williams, is living a regular uneventful life in Essex County, Massachusetts. But there is more to Anna than meets the eye… much more. Now Anna is beginning to discover her unique powers and knows her life will never be the same as she reluctantly decides to follow her true calling. And a hardened and bitter gunslinger named Braden Cole is the one man who can help her along the way.

Matthew
PS238 #29
Aaron Williams
Miss Kyle's Las Vegas vacation continues to spiral out of control as she and her stowaway students are called upon to solve a mystery that even the greatest casino security team has been unable to crack. Can Miss Kyle, Poly Mer, Zodon, Julie, and the Flea figure out who is robbing the casino blind? Meanwhile, back at ps238, Tyler finds that being in stasis isn't as peaceful as one would think! All this and more in ps238 #29!

Stephen
Battlestar Galactica: The Final Five #3
Covers: Mel Rubi and Nigel Raynor
Writer: Seamus Kevin Fahey and David Reed
Penciller: Nigel Raynor
Colorist: Ivan Nunes
The term “Final Five” collectively describes five of the twelve Cylon humanoid models whose identity, knowledge, or existence has been deliberately or accidentally lost to the seven other humanoid Cylon models.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
With DC switching up the who’s who in the Batman universe, the final question on many people’s minds is, “Who is the new Batgirl?” Dc has been teasing readers for weeks with publicity images, but today, we’re giving you the chance to cast your vote on who you think is under the Batgirl cowl.
CHOOSE!

Who is the "new" Batgirl?

* Barbara Gordon
* Stephanie Brown
* Holly Robinson
* Cassandra Cain
* Charlie Gage-Radcliffe
* Vicki Vale
* Rose Wilson
* Helena Bertinelli
* Wendy Kuttler

Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote.
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Y: The Last Man
In the series, on July 17, 2002, something (referred to as a plague) simultaneously kills every mammal possessing a Y chromosome — including embryos, fertilized eggs, and even sperm. The only exceptions appear to be Yorick Brown, a young amateur escape artist, and his Capuchin monkey, Ampersand.

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!

MSP#101: Comics in the Classroom

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:58:18 -0500

In this issue: The Major Spoilers Crew reviews some comics, picks the comic they are most looking forward to this week, and ponder the use of comics in the classroom with Dr. Peter Coogan, Director of the institute for Comic Studies.

NEWS
There's a lot of movies coming up, and they might not all be good.
Linkage

The Major Spoilers website moves to a brand spankin' new server. Does it work well for you?

EMAIL
John I.G. the second wants to know if there will ever be any more commentary tracks for Cowboy Bebop produced by the Major Spoilers crew.

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Graphic Classics Volume Seventeen
Visions of the Future!
Science Fiction Classics presents comics adaptations of stories from the original creators of science fiction including “The War of the Worlds” by H.G. Wells and “A Martian Odyssey” by Stanley G. Weinbaum. Also featured are “In the Year 2889” a rare short story by Jules Verne, and “The Disintegration Machine”, starring Arthur Conan Doyle’s Professor Challenger. Plus E.M. Forster’s only SF tale “The Machine Stops”, and shorts by Lord Dunsany and Hans Christian Anderson.

Matthew
Herogasm #1
Writer: Garth Ennis
Penciller/Inker: John McCrea
An evil so profound it threatens all mankind… the mightiest heroes on the planet uniting to defend us all… a secret crisis of such utter finality that a countdown to civil or infinite war seems unavoidable… but have you ever wondered what really happens during Crossovers? The Seven, Payback, Teenage Kix, Fantastico and every other supe on Earth team up for an annual event like no other… and where the supes go, can a certain “five complications and a dog” be far behind? Vought-American prepare to make their move, in a story that will change the world of the Boys forever: Herogasm #1.

Stephen
Star Trek: Crew #4
Story by John Byrne
Art by John Byrne
Cover by John Byrne
It's a war that has raged for decades… but who are the combatants, and what is their unexpected connection to the Earth of centuries past? The crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise will have only hours to find out, or die trying!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
There are a lot of comics being released this week, and some of them might be more anticipated by readers than others. This week sees the beginning of Batman and Robin #1, the “end” of Ultimate Spider-man with issue #133, more superhero turned bad in Irredeemable #3, a gruesome tale from Image Comics in the form of Chew #1, and the antics of Atomic Robo taking on the horror from space.
A) Batman and Robin #1
B) Ultimate Spider-man #133
C) Irredeemable #3
D) Chew #1
E) Atomic Robo #2
F) Other
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast, the Major Spoilers Crew welcomes Dr. Peter Coogan, Director of the Institute for Comic Studies to talk about comics in the classroom. From Classics Illustrated to using comics as a gateway to additional learning (plus a wild rant or two from Stephen) are discussed in the last half of the show.

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!

MSP#100: Well, We Made it This Far...

Wed, 27 May 2009 02:35:37 -0500

Here it is the celebratory 100th issue of the Major Spoilers Podcast! This bonus sized edition (yup, it's a long one) includes live call-ins from listeners of the show and fans of the site. It was a lot of fun chatting with everyone and we really appreciate everyone around the world who stayed up way past their bedtime to join in on the fun.

We gave away a lot of prizes during the show, and for those who couldn't make the live event, listen carefully after the intro and you'll find out how to win a copy of Neil Gaiman's Sandman Volume II: The Absolute Edition.

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!

MSP#99: The One Before 100

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:16:52 -0500

In this issue: The Major Spoilers Crew gets down to business and discuss The Pet Avengers, Archie's nuptials, Teri Hatcher, Lois Lane, Kevin Smith, the Green Hornet, answer listener e-mail, review some comics, and wrap up their discussion on Top Cow's Rising Stars.

NEWS
Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers
LINKAGE

Archie's Getting Married?
LINKAGE

Kevin Smith is on the Green Hornet
LINKAGE

EMAIL
Constantine writes in asking about heroes from the past

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
We Kill Monsters #1 (Diamond order code of MAY091014)
Written: Laura Harkcom, Christopher Leone
Art: Brian Churilla
Colors: Ronda Pattison
Letters: Jeff Powell
Publication Date: 2009-07-08 
Two unassuming auto repair shop owners discover that monsters are infesting the world. When they are attacked, the glowing blue juice from the monster's brain heals his arm and saves Jake's life. But this gift only begins a life-long link to the monster invasion.

Matthew
Top Shelf: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century 1910
Alan Moore
The third volume detailing the exploits of Miss Wilhelmina Murray and her extraordinary colleagues, Century is a 216-page epic spanning almost 100 years. Chapter one is set against the backdrop of London in 1910, 12 years after the failed Martian invasion and nine years since England put a man on the moon. With Halley's Comet passing overhead, the nation prepares for the coronation of King George V, while far away on his South Atlantic island, the science-pirate Captain Nemo is dying.

Stephen
The Voyages of She Buccaneer #5 (May 13, 2009)
Will and Heidi Hughes
The SheBuccaneer finally meets Black Ben and his fleet of Chinese pirates upon angry waves. With the help of an ancient wizard, teh Vengeance is set ablaze, and the SheBuccaneer is brought before the wicked Governor of Shanghai.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Last week's Major Spoilers Poll of the Week, stirred up a lot of discussion over the actresses who have portrayed Lois Lane. This brings us to this week's Poll of the Week - Who is the best Lois Lane?
A) Joan Alexander
B) Noel Neill
C) Philis Coates
D) Patricia Marand
E) Lesley Ann Warren
F) Margot Kidder
G) Terry Hatcher
H) Dana Delaney
I) Erica Durance
J) Kate Bosworth
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Rising Stars is a 24-issue comic book limited series by J. Michael Straczynski about 113 people (called "Specials") born with special abilities following the appearance of a mysterious light in the sky above Pederson, Illinois. The series explores how society may react to the advent of superpowers, and how those who are Specials may react towards society and each other. Rising Stars was one of the first comics produced under Straczynski's own Joe's Comics imprint for Top Cow Productions.

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!

MSP#98: Major Spoilers Live!

Sun, 17 May 2009 14:43:06 -0500

Building up to the 100th episode of the Major Spoilers Podcast, the crew took the time to test out their systems, to see what works, and what doesn't work. Last week, the trio of Matthew, Rodrigo, and Stephen took recorded an episode that went up on Ustream, the Major Spoilers site, and much more. For those of you who missed it, here is the result.

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!

MSP#97: Let's do the time warp podcast

Wed, 13 May 2009 21:35:54 -0500

In this issue: The Merc With A Mouth Becomes The Merc With A Movie... Mysteries, Wrapped In Enigmas, Within Quandaries, surrounded by bacon and deep-fried for Tempura... Men In Jodhpurs and Men In Masks, Working Together for a Better Tomorrow. Plus! The redhead wasn't thrown off a bridge throws down with the the brunette who didn't turn into a giant bug! Wolverine and Ripclaw: If They Touch, Will The Universes Collapse? And The Return of Tainted Rice...

NEWS
Doc Savage and The Spirit?
LINKAGE

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Fusion #1 (of 3)
Starring Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer/Avengers/Thunderbolts
(W) Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (A) Tyler Kirkham (Cov) Mike Choi & Sonia Oback
When a rapid and unregistered Ripclaw starts tearing through a small Northeast town, the Mighty Avengers move in to stop him. When the feral hero escapes, they’re drawn into an inevitable conflict with Cyberforce. A crossover event too massive to be contained in a single issue brought to you by the writing team of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (Guardians of the Galaxy, Nova) and Top Cow favorite artist Tyler Kirkham (Ultimate Fantastic Four, Broken Trinity: Aftermath).

Matthew
MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #15 (RES)
story MICHAEL ALLRED
art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED
“MISTER GRINNING SOUL!”
A crazed cel phone salesman is being compelled to kill by some unseen force. Frank “Madman” Einstein and his groovy pals, the Atomics, receive “the call” to stop the horror.

Stephen
Unknown #1
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Minck Oosterveer
She has solved every mystery known to man. But there is one mystery that remains… UNKNOWN! Revered as the smartest person alive, Catherine Allingham is the world’s most famous private investigator. Follow her adventures as she sets out to solve the one mystery she’s never been able to crack! A new original mini-series from Mark (KINGDOM COME) Waid in the vein of RUSE with international superstar Minck Oosterveer.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Superman and Spider-Man have each had their share of love interests over the years, but two have captured their hearts. This week, we toss Lois Lane and Mary Jane Watson into the ring and have them fight for the love and affection of their big beaus. Of course this would be pre-One More Day for Mary Jane and pre-New Krypton for Lois, but you get the idea...

FIGHT!
A) Lois Lane
B) Mary Jane Watson
VOTE

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!

MSP#96: The Bonus Podcast

Sun, 10 May 2009 11:55:33 -0500

In this issue: TOM WELLING PRIME PUNCH!! More meatloaf, more meatloaf, more meatloaf! Hot chicks in armored bikinis! Plus: A podcast where apes evolved from men? The Mayor is back in harness, but where's Michael J. Fox? And two guys from the sixties fight it out to see who's hairpiece is supreme... Come with me, and you'll be in our world of pure imagination, where the snozzberries taste like snozzberries, no wangdoodles come to scoop you up and eat you, and you can't go backwards... got to go forwards to go back. Better to press on...

NEWS
Connor Kent Returns
LINKAGE

Meet the New Thor and Batgirl
LINKAGE and LINKAGE

E-MAIL BAG
Mark Smith, creator of the New Brighton Archeological Society writes in.

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Witchblade Annual 2009
(W) Jay Faerber, Joshua Cozine, Joe Henderson (A) Eric Basaldua, Sheldon Mitchell (Cov) Eric Basaldua, Sami Basri
Presenting the first ever Witchblade Annual issue, complete with a new, original self-contained story by writer Jay Faerber and artist Eric Basaluda. Includes a second bonus story! Beautiful women all over the city are killing men they don't even know, and then claiming they don't even remember the events. When Sara and partner Gleason are assigned to investigate the case, they're thrown head-first into the dangerous and deadly world of... plastic surgery?
Plus an additional story featuring Ian Nottingham by newcomers Joshua Cozine & Joe Henderson, and artist Sheldon Mitchell (Freshmen Summer Special).

Matthew
Ex Machina #41
Written by Brian K. Vaughan; Art by Tony Harris and Jim Clark; Cover by Tony Harris
It's the beginning of a new storyline – one that will finally reveal the true source of the Great Machine's strange powers! As New Year's Eve approaches, Mayor Mitchell Hundred makes a shocking announcement while the retired Super Hero's past returns to haunt Times Square.

Stephen
The Literals #1 (of 3)
Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges ; Art by Mark Buckingham and Andrew Pepoy ; Cover by Mark Buckingham
Part 3 of "The Great Fables Crossover"! If you're a reader of JACK OF FABLES, then you're familiar with The Literals – an extended family of characters who literally embody literary notions. It's also very possible that one of The Literals may have created all of the Fables plus the universe in which they reside, unbeknownst to our beloved Fables.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Television Icons square off in this installment of the Major Spoilers Poooooolllll of the Week! Offered up by loyal Major Spoilerite Lifeisaglitch, this week we send into the ring two classic and beloved actors; Adam West, best known for his role as Batman in the 1960’s television series, and William Shatner, who has already been the target of our poll in the past (yeah, get your mind out of the gutter). Two will enter, one will leave. Who will it be?

FIGHT!
A) Adam West
B) William Shatner
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Skye Asks:
I think it could be interesting to have a discussion about comic book subscriptions. I can see several facets:
The different ways you can get a subscriptions - pull lists, direct subscriptions, dcbs and other online services.
The ways the various publishers offer subscriptions.
The effect on comic shops.
How popular are they?
How timely are they - I sometimes get issues 3-4 weeks after they have been officially released from Marvel but usually 1-2 weeks after release. DC (although I think DC subscriptions are a third party) is always about 4 weeks after release.

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!

MSP#95: Atomic Robo 3.1 Cover to Cover with Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:53:26 -0500

This issue: The Major Spoilers Crew welcome Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener to the show to to a cover to cover discussion of Atomic Robo volume 3, number 1.

Depicting the adventures of the eponymous fictional character created by 8-Bit Theater writer Brian Clevinger and artist Scott Wegener, Atomic Robo began as a six issue mini-series published by Red 5 Comics starting in October 2007. It was nominated in the “Best Limited Series” category of the 2008 Eisner Awards. The first six issues of the series have been collected as Atomic Robo Volume 1: Atomic Robo and the Fightin’ Scientists of Tesladyne. Atomic Robo Volume 2: Atomic Robo and the Dogs of War was released as a trade paperback in February 18, 2009. The third series Atomic Robo Volume 3: Atomic Robo and the Shadow From Beyond Time, is out now.

MSP#94: The Word Association Game Podcast

Sat, 02 May 2009 14:56:55 -0500

This issue: Oh, Dear God! What Have We Done!? Matthew thinks it is a good idea for the MSP Crew to play a word association game. Yes, that's right, you, Dear Listener, are going to dive into the messed up minds of the hosts of this show.

How does it work?
1) Matthew must win
2) Calvinball

Connect the two, in this bonus Major Spoilers Podcast.

MSP#93: The League of Extra Ordinary Podcasters

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:26:34 -0500

Featuring, in this issue: Everything from merchandise to chicken fills you up this issue, and for dessert, a sampling of one Alan Moore's League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

NEWS
Marvel Teams with Walgreens
LINKAGE

E-MAIL BAG
The Major Spoilers Crew featured in a RPG Maker 2000 Game, and James wants the crew to talk about darkness in comics. That's darkness, not THE Darkness. Also, James wants Matthew to record a wrestling episode or two, to which Stephen responds with a challenge.

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Sword of My Mouth #1
Jim Munroe (w)
Shannon Gerard (a)
If Ella didn't have her baby, she'd go crazy from the loneliness. But she might still go crazy from the guilt, because the baby isn't quite right. The world was simpler before the righteous floated away into the sky, and magic started working. An all-new, six-issue story continuing on from the acclaimed graphic novel Therefore Repent!

Matthew
Mighty Avengers #24
COVER BY: KHOI PHAM
WRITER: DAN SLOTT
PENCILS: RAFA SANDOVAL
INKS: DANNY MIKI
COLORED BY: DEAN WHITE
LETTERED BY: DAVE LANPHEAR
CHASING GHOSTS"
The SCARLET WITCH is back and her brother wants answers! Join QUICKSILVER as he races around the globe, hunting down the MIGHTY AVENGERS! Plus, what's HANK PYM'S problem with MR. FANTASTIC? And what does NORMAN OSBORN have in store for Earth's Mightiest Heroes?
Guest starring QUICKSILVER, and featuring appearances by the YOUNG AVENGERS and the FANTASTIC FOUR.
Rated A …$2.99

Stephen
Jack of Fables #33
Written by Matthew Sturges and Bill Willingham; Art by Russ Braun and Jose Marzan Jr.; Cover by Brian Bolland
Part 2 of "The Great Fables Crossover"! This is the opening salvo in what will come to be known around the world as "The Great Fables Crossover" (except for that one issue of FABLES that comes out the previous week that actually starts it, but who gives a crap?). You know, everyone is always saying, "Hey, we want to see Jack get his ass kicked." And since this is a crossover, there could be all kinds of people who might be kicking Jack's ass. But it'll probably only involve the one person you're thinking would do something like that.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Yeah, we’re being a little weird this week. Why would we have a Major Spoilers Poll of the Week about fried chicken? Everyone knows you don’t read comics and eat fried chicken at the same time… duh…

It’s all in good fun, and just might help us in marketing Major Spoilers.

(but really, it’s all about the fun)

So, which is it Major Spoiler Legion? KFC or Popeye’s?

A) KFC
B) Popeye's
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS Trade Paperback Review
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
From the Wiki

According to Moore, the initial concept behind the series was initially a “Justice League of Victorian England” but quickly grew into an opportunity to merge all works of fiction into one world. Says Moore: “The planet of the imagination is as old as we are. It has been humanity’s constant companion with all of its fictional locations, like Mount Olympus and the gods, and since we first came down from the trees, basically. It seems very important, otherwise, we wouldn’t have it.”[1] Moore and O’Neill have revealed that they plan to map out many different eras in the League series with Allan Quatermain and Mina Murray being the two constants.

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!

MSP#92: The GCPcast (That's the Gotham City Podcast to You Citizen)

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:01:23 -0500

Featuring, in this issue: Beauties and Beasties and Big Bad Wolves! Faceless Fellows Furiously Fighting! Someone's Son Seems Superhuman! Plus: Kidnappings, Outings, and Crime, oh my! Half-sister Christian, oh, the time has come! Comfortable surfaces for your pet rodent! SKAAR... IS COMING. And: LOBSTER STICKS TO MAGNET!! KOWA KOWA!! You don't drink, you don't smoke, what do you do? Subtle innuendo follows, there must be something inside... Settle in, grab a frosty beverage to wash down your hamburger (the CORNERSTONE of every nutritious breakfast) and get ready for the good, the bald, and the wonderful personality. We're gonna totally blow your mind, duuuude...

NEWS
SKAAR IS COMING!
LINKAGE

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Runaways #7
COVER BY: HUMBERTO RAMOS
WRITER: TERRY MOORE
PENCILS: TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
INKS: TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
LETTERED BY: VC - JOE CARAMAGNA
The spookiest Runaways tale ever starts here! The Val Rhymin subplot has been brewing since issue one and peeks here! Chase’s boss is not what he seems! Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise, Echo) welcomes former RUNAWAYS artist Takeshi Miyazawa aboard for this creepy tale of magic and mayhem!
Rated T+ …$2.99

Matthew
DYNAMO 5 #21
story JAY FAERBER, art MAHMUD A. ASRAR, YILDIRAY CINAR, & RON RILEY, cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY
32 PAGES, FC, $3.50
Visionary’s going on his first date! And it’s with that cute Firebird, too. But you know what happens when two super-heroes try to take a night off, don’t you…? The answer may surprise you!

Stephen
Fables #83 Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges; Art by Mark Buckingham and Andrew Pepoy ; Cover by Joao Ruas
Part 1 of "The Great Fables Crossover"! Thrill! To the adventures of your favorite Fables as they fight for their very existence in the greatest Fables epic yet! Shudder! To the danger as all of existence is about to be wiped out with the stroke of a pen! Featuring Brazilian newcomer Joao Ruas, who brings his exquisite style and elegance as our new cover artist!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Watching the Watchmen and Their Counterparts
We’re almost done with the battle between the Watchmen and the characters that inspired them. This week it’s a battle of the faceless ones as The Question takes on Rorschach.

A) The Question
B) Rorschach
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS Trade Paperback Review
Gotham Central
From Amazon
The first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series is collected in hardcover for the first time! Written by Ed Brubaker (Captain America) and Greg Rucka (Detective Comics, 52), this series pitted the detectives of Gotham City’s Special Crimes Unit against the city’s greatest villains – in the shadow of Batman himself.

This volume collects two cases of the Gotham Special Crimes Unit. In the first, a cop is killed by Mister Freeze, and the squad is in a race against time to bring him in without the help of the Dark Knight. In the second story–the acclaimed, award-winning “Half a Life”–Detective Renee Montoya is outed as a lesbian and finds her work environment and personal life turned upside down. Things only become more complicated when she’s kidnapped by Two-Face. This debut volume features an introduction by acclaimed mystery author Lawrence Block.

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!

MSP#91: Magic the Gathering Podcast

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:26:31 -0500

This issue: Rodrigo talks all about Magic the Gathering, and gets Stephen hooked on the card game that has been around for over 15 years.

Magic: The Gathering (colloquially "Magic", "MTG", or "Magic Cards") is a collectible card game created by mathematics professor Richard Garfield and introduced in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast. Magic is the first example of the modern collectible card game genre and still thrives today, with an estimated six million players in over seventy countries.[3] Magic can be played by two or more players each using a deck of printed cards or a deck of virtual cards through the Internet-based Magic: The Gathering Online or third-party programs.

MSP#90: After the Weasel War of 1149 Podcast

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:11:02 -0500

In this week's issue: Could Benton's boy be on his way to the screen? Have YOU ever heard a sound like the Rubber Band Man? And, does anybody REALLY want to know what goes in inside Matthew's big rubbery head? Plus: WHY not to wait for the trade! HOW to cover your pectoral regions and look good doin' it! WHERE can I get a painting that does my aging for me? WHO let that rhinocerous on this bus? All this, and Mrs. Frisby slaps down an injunction, as episode ninety leaps off the starting line, burns rubber through the chicane, leaps across the median, and into your hearts and minds... El podcast de los Alerones Principal está en el aire!

NEWS
Do You Want to See a Jonny Quest Movie?
LINKAGE

EMAILS
Listeners write in to ask about Major Spoilers Comic Books, and what the Major Spoilers Crew thinks of "waiting for the trade".

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL # 2
The Story: Emma Frost has never been a simple person, nor has
she had a simple past. The Hellfire Club. The Hellions.
Generation X. Genosha. But you haven’t seen it all. Did you know about her history with Namor? With Tony Stark? With Norman Osborn? The X-Men have often operated on the outside of the Marvel Universe; that stops now and in this annual. Do not Rated T+ …$3.99

Matthew
Green Lantern #39
Written by Geoff Johns; Art by Philip Tan and Jonathan Glapion; Cover by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert; Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari
"Agent Orange" Part 1 and featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup tale! As the orange light of avarice erupts in violence within the Vega System, the secrets of the Guardians' pact with the criminals of the universe that has kept the Vega System off limits is revealed. Hal Jordan comes face to face with the mysterious and immensely powerful Agent Orange in a bizarre confrontation.

Stephen
Grimm Fairy Tales #37
Writer: Dan Wickline
Pencils: Alex Machain
Who really wants to live forever? In the twisted style you've come to expect, Grimm Fairy Tales present Dorian Gray. Rockstar Don and his beautiful wife Stephanie seemed to have everything, success, love and…immortality. Like Dorian Gray years before him, Don’s life is forever young thanks to a mysterious portrait that hangs over his fireplace. But immortality is not the gift you might think as grief grips Don as those around him pass away over time. Again, the mysterious Belinda works her warped magic, sharing the secrets of the strange painting with Don and sending the story spiraling toward its heartbreakingly deadly conclusion.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Back by popular demand, it’s the battle of the stretchy people. Last time it was Ralph Dibny vs. Reed Richards, this week we pit Plastic Man with the crazy, mind warping, girl loving Elastic Lad!

A) Plastic Man
B) Elastic Lad
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS Trade Paperback Review
Mouse Guard: Fall 1152
Story and Art by David Petersen
From the Wiki
The story focuses on a colony of intelligent mice, who live in a medieval era, paralleling the same age in human history, though in their world there are no humans.

“The mice struggle to live safely and prosper among all of the world’s harsh conditions and predators. Thus the Mouse Guard was formed. After persevering against a weasel warlord in the winter war of 1149, the territories are no longer as troubled. True, the day to day dangers exist, but no longer are the Guard soldiers, instead they are escorts, pathfinders, weather watchers, scouts and body guards for the mice who live among the territories. Many skills are necessary for the guard to keep the borders safe. They must find new safeways and paths from village to village, lead shipments of goods from one town to another and, in case of attack, guard against all evil and harm to their territories.” They are not simply soldiers that fight off intruders; rather, they are guides for the common mice looking to journey without confrontation from one hidden mouse village to another. The Guard patrols borders, finds safeways and paths through dangerous territories and treacherous terrain, watches weather patterns, and keeps the mouse territories free of predators. They do so with fearless dedication so that they might not just exist, but truly live.

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!

MSP#89: Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook 2

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:18:22 -0500

This issue: Rodrigo has the latest Player's Handbook for the fourth version of Dungeons and Dragons, and explains all the new additions to the game.

New classes, races, and other options for your D&D(R) game.

This book builds on the array of classes and races presented in the first Player's Handbook(R), adding both old favorites and new, never-before-seen options to the game.

The book adds a new power source for 4th Edition D&D; classes using the new primal power source include the barbarian and the druid.

Player's Handbook 2 expands the range of options available to D&D players with new classes, races, powers, and other material.

MSP#88: We're Having an Identity Crisis Podcast

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:43:20 -0500

This issue: There's a new nightmare in town, but at least he didn't kill Kitty Genovese. Logan suffers from a premature release. The Bartons ain't the Bartons anymore. Plus: A League with in a League? Controversy among the Spoilerites? Dogs playing poker? Also, two guys get a restraining order from one 'Eel O'Brien' on this, the 88th consecutive string of running jokes and pop culture detritus (Ancient Chinese Secret, huh?) The Major Spoilers Podcast is on the air!!

NEWS
Controversial DCU Cover

LINKAGE

EMAILS
Listener Hermit wants to know what the Major Spoilers Crew thinks of the leaked Wolverine movie.

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Astonishing Tales #3
COVER BY: KENNETH ROCAFORT
WRITER: C. B. CEBULSKI
DANIEL MERLIN GOODBREY
JONATHON GREEN
JONATHAN HICKMAN
PENCILS: KENNETH ROCAFORT
LOU KANG
NICHOLAS PITARRA
FIONA STAPLES
COLORED BY: IRO BOT
LETTERED BY: TROY PETERI

Marvel’s premiere all-new anthology continues as
WOLVERINE & PUNISHER go toe-to-toe with the deadly Viper on the streets of Madripoor! Meanwhile, in the future, IRON MAN 2020 has problems of his own as his new energy-efficient air transport gets blasted by the mysterious Commodore Q! SUNSPOT and CANNONBALL continue their moviemaking mayhem in MOJOWORLD! And Jonathan Green (Anita Blake: The First Death) and the incredible Fiona Staples give us an untold tale of Spider-Woman’s past…and some of California’s most horrible vampires!
Rated T+ …$3.99

Matthew
New Avengers: The Reunion #2
The Story: Written by JIM MCCANN
Penciled by DAVID LOPEZ
Cover by JO CHEN
Ronin & Mockingbird have found each other again, but they might be wishing they hadn't! There's a ticking time bomb out there and these two are going to have to either set aside their issues or duke it out before an entire city goes "BOOM!" Odds are there'll be a fight! Plus, what secret has Bobbi been carrying with her since BEFORE the Skrulls abducted her? Find out here as THE REUNION continues!
Rated A …$3.99

Stephen
The Mighty #3
Written by Peter J. Tomasi and Keith Champagne; Art by Peter Snejbjerg; Cover by Dave Johnson
Alpha One may be the most powerful being on the face of the planet, but emotionally, he's vulnerable – and he needs a friend he can trust. His ally Gabriel Cole, who has just officially taken command of Section Omega, is becoming that friend. But neither man knows the danger they tempt by inviting each other into their homes. And what amazing secrets are hidden in Alpha One's underground headquarters?

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Stretch ‘em out and they’ll always return to their natural shape, that is unless you stretch the stuff too far thus breaking its point of elasticity. This week, we return to the battle of the big two, this time with Mr. Fantastic from the Fantastic Four, taking on the Elongated Man from the Justice League. Who wins the battle of the stretch, and who winds up a puddle of goo in the middle of the ring?

A) Mr. Fantastic
B) Elongated Man
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS Trade Paperback Review
Identity Crisis
Written by Brad Meltzer; Art by Rags Morales and Michael Bair; Covers by Morales and Bair and Michael Turner
When the spouse of a JLA member is brutally murdered, the entire super-hero community searches for the killer, fearing their own loved ones may be the next targets! But before the mystery is fully solved, a number of long-buried secrets rise to the surface, threatening to tear apart and divide the heroes before they can bring the mysterious killer to justice.

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!

MSP#87: JM DeMatteis Interview and Listener Feedback Special

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:28:04 -0500

This issue: The Major Spoilers Crew dives into the Major Spoilers Mailbag to respond to listener e-mail, and hop on the Major Spoilers Hotline to answer some of the many messages they've received. Then Stephen chats with writer JM DeMatteis about his new work, The Life and Times of Saviour 28, being the Editor in Chief of Ardden Entertainment, and writing Batman: The Brave and the Bold cartoon series for Cartoon Network. Following that, the crew returns to give their spoiler filled review the Life and Times of Savior 28.

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!

MSP#86: The Boldly Going Where No One Has Gone Before Podcast

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:28:26 -0500

This issue: Planet ComiCon, hot girls in wheelchairs, Batman or clones, or possibly both. Plus: Ye can't mix Life and Anti-Life...And also Comics: The Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Spoilerprise, it's two year and counting mission, to review strange new comics, to seek out new stories and new takes on old stories. To boldly split infinitives that no man has split before! And Scott Johnson...

NEWS
Star Wars the Clone Wars and Batman: The Brave and the Bold Return for Another Season

LINKAGE

EMAILS
Listener Greg wants to know if the Major Spoilers Crew made it to the Kansas City Planet ComiCon or not.

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Cars: The Rookie #1
Written by Alan J. Porter
Drawn by Albert Carreres
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (1 of 4), SRP: $2.99
Diamond Code: JAN094067

Cars fans, start your engines! Before the big Dinoco 400 race, rookie sensation Lightning McQueen is interviewed by Darrel Cartrip. Full of braggadocio, McQueen reveals his scrappy origins as “Bulldozer” McQueen–a local short track racer who dreams of the big time…and recklessly plows his way through the competition to get there!

Matthew
Nova #23
COVER BY: DANIEL ACUNA
WRITER: DAN ABNETT
ANDY LANNING
PENCILS: WELLINTON ALVES
INKS: SCOTT HANNA
COLORED BY: GURU-EFX
LETTERED BY: VC - CORY PETIT

War of Kings brings a new status quo...and a new penciler Andrea DiVito (Annihilation)! Who is the new Protector of the Universe? Stripped of his Nova powers and facing death, Rich Rider must stop the Worldmind’s plans before it’s too late. But he needs power to do it, which may come from a source that will change his very identity! It’s another unpredictable episode of the comic Ain’t It Cool News calls “awesomely jaw-droppingly cool stuff.”
Rated T+ …$2.99

Stephen
Oracle: The Cure #1
Written by Kevin VanHook; Art by Don Kramer and Jay Leisten; Cover by Guillem March
Part 1 of 3-part story that will change the life of Oracle forever! Barbara Gordon, after disbanding the Birds of Prey, returns to Gotham City as a recluse only to lose herself to her Oracle identity entirely. But when the evil Calculator seeks the remnants of the Anti-Life Equation to save the life of his daughter, Oracle will be caught in the crossfire, and Barbara Gordon will pay the ultimate price!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Short and simple, Star Wars or Star Trek?
A) Star Trek
B) Star Wars
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Star Trek
Scott Johnson from ExtraLife (www.myextralife.com) joins the Major Spoilers Crew this week to discuss all things Star Trek. In light of the upcoming movie franchise reboot, and Nerdtacular III, the panel waxes poetically about the best and the worst Star Trek has to offer, while Stephen loses all Trek-cred he has by saying he liked Enterprise over all the other series. It only gets better from there, in this lively discussion.

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!