This issue: The Major Spoilers Crew put down the comic books, and pick up the prose, this month looking at The Chinatown Death Cloud Peril, and The Maltese Falcon. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: Slabbing your comics, Odin's daughter, American Vampires, and RED MONIKA! NEWS Warner Bros. says no to animated sequels LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Leaves of Yggdrasil (2 Slices) Writer/Artist - Joe McGlone Colors/Tones - David House Editor - Jeremy Harper Publisher - Fallenmage Productions Leaves of Yggdrasil focuses on the character Sarah Callahan. Adopted children often wonder about their real parents, Sarah Callahan did. Then the dreams started, the old man with one eye nailed to the tree, the strange birds that spoke, and the feathers at her bedside after she awoke. Sarah Callahan was about to find out that she was not just anyone’s daughter. Teenage years are about growing up and self discovery, Sarah is called upon to do just a little bit more, at least now she knows who her father is. Rodrigo American Vampire #2 (2.5 slices of meatloaf)
 Written by SCOTT SNYDER AND STEPHEN KING; Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE 1:25 variant cover by BERNIE WRIGHTSON It's been nearly 20 years since notorious outlaw Skinner Sweet was buried on boot hill. But when a group of grave-robbing collectors of Western memorabilia uncover his final resting place, they find much, much more than they bargained for. And: Pearl Jones was attacked and left for dead by a cabal of powerful Hollywood vampires. Now, a mysterious stranger comes calling and Pearl gets a second chance at life - and at revenge. Matthew Justice League: The rise of Arsenal #2 (1.5 slices of meatloaf) Written by J.T. KRUL; Art by GERALDO BORGES and MARLO ALQUIZA; Cover by GREG HORN Spinning out of CRY FOR JUSTICE, "The Rise and Fall" continues here as Roy Harper discovers that getting a prosthetic arm doesn't make him whole again, he's also forced to deal with Green Arrow's shocking revelation from JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE RISE AND FALL SPECIAL #1. And sparks fly when Roy's old flame Cheshire shows up…to kill him! MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK The highly anticipated Iron Man 2 arrives in theaters this week, and Marvel has a lot riding on this film.  Could it beat The Dark Knight?  Will it be as popular as the first film?  Will there be a secret moment after the credits letting us in on Captain America? We’ll find out next week, but for now… Will you see Iron Man 2 in theaters on opening day? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Battle Chasers The story takes place in a high fantasy setting with some elements of the steampunk and sci-fi genres. The story stars a quintet of main characters, including a nine-year-old girl named Gully, whose father mysteriously vanishes, leaving behind a pair of magical gloves. A pulchritudinous warrior named Red Monika tries to enlist a swordsman haunted by the death of his wife, Garrison, to assist in freeing a prisoner, which Garrison turns down. Red Monika accidentally releases four extremely powerful villains during the breakout. Garrison overcomes his grief and joins Gully, the wizard Gnolan, and the towering war golem Calibretto to stop the villains' rampage. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This issue: The Major Spoilers Crew talk up dead characters in comics, relaunching number ones, listener email, and muppets. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: Meet Kevin, The crew talks Tellos, Nova #36, Power Girl #11, and Aladdin all get a look under the microscope. NEWS Archie Comics first openly gay character LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Power Girl #11 (4.5 Stars) Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI and JUSTIN GRAY; Art and cover by AMANDA CONNER Power Girl's life has been torn apart, and the last thing she needs is to find out that one of her closest allies is now one of her deadliest enemies! But, we're sorry to say, that's exactly what Satanna has managed to serve up! Rodrigo Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost (4 Stars) Thief, gambler, liar and cheat, Aladdin’s reckless soul falls under the eye of the sorcerer Qassim, who has spent his life scouring the sands for the Dreaming Jewel. This lost relic of shattering power will enable Qassim to steal the magic of the Djinn of the Lamp and reshape the world in his own malicious design. But to do so, he requires a mystical ability carried within Aladdin's blood...power that not even Aladdin himself knows about. An epic adventure that twists the classic saga into dark, unexplored territories with multi-Eisner nominated writer Ian Edginton! Matthew Nova #36 (4 Stars) WRITER: Dan Abnett Andy Lanning After months away, Nova finally returns to Earth! The Human Rocket and his cosmic comrades Darkhawk and Quasar return home with a dire warning about the monstrous threat about to emerge from The Fault! But there’s a problem on Earth…remember that red-eyed Quasar seen on the last page of the REALM OF KINGS one-shot? MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK We’ve already established that a large number of Major Spoilerites bag and board their comics.  But what happens after?  Do you consider yourself a a Comic Book Collector, who hopes some day your collection may be worth something, or a Comic Book Reader, who likes to keep things around for occasional rereading? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Tellos The series featured a young boy named Jarek and his half human, half tiger companion Koj. They encounter the swashbuckling pirate Serra, a literally fox thief named Rikk, his companion in crime Hawke, Brad the dragon, Tom a turtlish-wizard and many other mysterious entities. The heroes strive to unravel the mystery behind Jarek’s origin and escape the attentions of a mad boy-wizard seemingly bent on his destruction. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This issue: The Major Spoilers Crew talk up the 11th Doctor, and then dive into a heated discussion over quality vs. quantity, what comic shops may want to consider to make it, and promotion, promotion, promotion. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: Elephantmen, Batmgirl, Drive-In Theaters, and Matthew... NEWS X-Men vs. Vampires LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Batgirl #9 (3.5 slices)
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER; Art by LEE GARBETT and TREVOR SCOTT ; Cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau The conclusion to "Batgirl Rising" begins here with part one of the four-part "Flood" storyline! A string of bizarre, technology-based "suicides" gets the attention of both Batgirl and Oracle, but for very different reasons. And the two heroes will soon realize that they're the real targets of a nefarious madman Hell-bent on revenge… Rodrigo Tales of the Starlight Drive-in #9 (3 slices)
Created by Mike San Giacomo The on-going series stretching across 50 years takes a jump into the late 2000s with the latest installment. Against a backdrop of some of the most beloved films of that decade, readers will enjoy an invisible man watching an invisible man and King Kong sliding in to save the day. www.visionarycomics.com Matthew Irredeemable Special #1 (3.5 slices) Writer(s): Mark Waid Artist(s): Howard Chaykin, Emma Rios, Paul Azaceta The first year of IRREDEEMABLE came to a cataclysmic resolution, and before the jaw-dropping second year starts, Mark Waid is delivering an original stand-alone issue! Join the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN team of Mark Waid and Paul Azaceta, along with legendary comics creator Howard Chaykin, and BOOM! Favorite Emma Rios for the IRREDEEMABLE SPECIAL! Showcasing a never-before-seen glimpse into the Plutonian's heroic beginnings and insights into his former teammates, the once-great Paradigm. Secrets will be revealed! Clues will be given! Threads will be tied up! This is a not-to-be-missed chapter in Mark Waid's twilight of the superheroes masterpiece! MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Time to bring back the battle between the bots (or cyborgs, or mechanical monsters, or whatever). This week Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation gets tossed in the ring with Inspector Gadget. Fighty-Fighty! Who would win in this fight? Data Inspector Gadget VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Elephantmen They were genetically engineered to be supra-human weapons of mass destruction, but ultimately dismissed collectively as Elephantmen. Hip Flask, Ebony Hide and Obadiah Horn count amongst their number; wounded animals who, despite their differences and origins, must live in the world of man. Collects Elephantmen #1-7 featuring art by Ladronn, Moritat, Henry Flint, Tom Scioli, Dave Hine, and Chris Bachalo. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This issue: What happens when heroes become villains, and villains become heroes, and is it always (or ever) a good thing? Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: Eisner Awards announced, Samuel L. Jackson has a new comic, and Kraven goes out with a bang! NEWS Eisner Awards Announced LINKAGE REVIEWS (Three Way Edition) COLDSPACE #1
Written by Samuel L. Jackson, Eric Calderon
Drawn by Jeremy Rock
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Dave Johnson
COVER B: Jeffrey Spokes
Diamond Code: FEB100744 Publisher: Boom! Studios From legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson and Emmy nominated writer/producer Eric Calderon, the team that brought you the Emmy-award-winning, best-selling AFRO SAMURAI comes their next original series – COLD SPACE. When an on-the-run outlaw crash-lands on a hostile planet on the brink of civil war, he finds himself in the crossfire between two warring factions. But in chaos lies opportunity – because where there’s war, there’s money to be made. A hard-boiled sci-fi action-adventure with covers by Eisner Award-winning artist Dave Johnson and IRREDEEMABLE cover artist Jeffrey Spokes! CONTEST The Sounds Like A Yoda It Does contest is closed, all entrants should listen to the show for winner details. MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Has your comic book spending increased since listening to the Major Spoilers Podcast? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Kraven's Last Hunt “Kraven’s Last Hunt” (also known as “Fearful Symmetry”) is an acclaimed comic book storyline by J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck published in 1987, featuring the final battle between Kraven the Hunter and Spider-Man. The story took place in Web of Spider-Man #31-32, Amazing Spider-Man #293-294 and Spectacular Spider-Man #131-132. The story has two themes that occur repeatedly: Kraven frequently saying to himself, “They said my mother was insane.” with the last time being just before he commits suicide; as well as a version of the chorus of William Blake’s poem The Tyger: “Spyder, spyder burning bright! In the forests of the night what immortal hand or eye could frame thy fearful symmetry?” Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: We talk about the iPad, and nothing but the iPad! We also talk about the richest duck in the world - the one who has more money than Steve Jobs (the man behind the iPad). (relax...) NEWS Greg Rucka Leaves DC Comics LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen The Lone Ranger #21 Dynamite Entertainment Rodrigo Red Sonja: Wrath of the Gods #3 Dynamite Entertainment Matthew Justice League of America #43 DC Comics 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 Both Jughead Jones and Matter-Eater Lad can eat, and eat, and eat, and eat, and eat like there is no tomorrow and neither will gain an inch on the waistline. But who can eat the most? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck These stories, written and drawn by legendary cartoonist Don Rosa, chronicle Scrooge McDuck’s fascinating life. See how Scrooge earned his ‘Number One Dime’ and began to build his fortune! An Eisner Award-winning in its original publication. See how Scrooge earned his ‘Number One Dime’ and began to build his fortune! Collecting the first six chapters of the award-winning twelve part epic adventure. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: What evil lurks in the heart of man? The Shadow knows... The Major Spoilers crew also know things about comic conventions, Aladdin, and Godzilla. NEWS Scott Pilgrim vs. the HD Trailer LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Kansas City Planet-Comic-Con LINKAGE Rodrigo Aladdin, Legacy of the Lost #2 Matthew Justice League Rise of Arsenal #1 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 Are you at all interested in another American Godzilla movie? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: The Shadow (1987-1988) Got to be honest with you, a lot of crazy stuff happens in this short lived series from DC Comics. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This issue: Rodrigo and Stephen discuss the new Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook 3 from Wizards of the Coast, then the entire crew shares a secret that you may not know about them. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: Time traveling Lincoln, Light that kills, and a little book from Mark Millar called Kick-Ass! NEWS Boom! brings back DuckTales, too! LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Time Lincoln LINKAGE Rodrigo The Light #1 and #2 LINKAGE Matthew Green Lantern Corps #46 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. LINAKGE MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK The spring holiday is just around the corner, and when you get back to eating meat, and ditching that fish for another year, one other major questions remains - chocolate bunnies, or Peeps? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Kick-Ass Have you ever wanted to be a super hero? Dreamed of donning a mask and just heading outside to some kick-ass? Well, this is the book for you – the comic that starts where other super-hero books draw the line. Kick-Ass is realistic super heroes taken to the next level. Miss out and you’re an idiot! Wolverine: Enemy of the State’s team of Mark Millar (Civil War) and John Romita Jr. (World War Hulk) reunite for the best new book of the 21st century. This title collects Kick-Ass numbered 1-8. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This issue: The Major Spoilers Crew talks about alternate dimensions in pop culture, and wonders why do evil twins always have a beard? Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: A popcorn comic reviewed, Superman owes for damages, and Darkwing Duck is back!? NEWS Darkwing Duck arrives at Boom! LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Red Robin #10 LINKAGE Rodrigo Black Widow and the Marvel Girls #4 LINKAGE Matthew Justice League: The Rise and Fall Special 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. LINAKGE MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Should Superman be held accountable for all the damage that occurs when he fights? VOTE 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. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This 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. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: 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 LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen New Ultimates #1 LINKAGE 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. LINAKGE 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. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This issue: The conversation starts off with talk about Byrne and eventually gets around to a discussion of toys. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: 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 LINKAGE Speedy Gonzales: The Movie LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Zorro #20 LINKAGE Rodrigo Dingo #4 LINKAGE Matthew Wonder Woman #41 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. LINAKGE 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. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This issue: Rodrigo recounts his adventures to the lands to the North and his many epic battles with other Planeswalkers. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: 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 LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Batman: Streets of Gotham #9 LINKAGE Rodrigo THOR #606 LINKAGE Matthew Doctor Voodoo #5 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. LINAKGE MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK What trade paperback should we review next? VOTE 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 Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This issue: Each of the members of the Major Spoilers crew answers the question, "How did you get into comics?" Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: The 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 Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: 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 Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This 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. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: 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 Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This issue: It starts okay, then suddenly the discussion turns to comics as a niche market for only those in the know. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: 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. Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote. VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Greyshirt - Indigo Sunset Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This 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. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: 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 LINKAGE 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 Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote. VOTE 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. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This 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. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: 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 Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote. VOTE 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. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This 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. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: The 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 Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote. VOTE 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? Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This 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. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This issue: Matthew takes a moment to speak with the Robot Overlord. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: Rodrigo is 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 Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote. VOTE 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. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This 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. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: 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 Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote. VOTE 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. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This issue: Stephen, Rodrigo, and Matthew talk about some of the films by John Carpenter as suggested by a post in the Major Spoilers Forum. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: 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 Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote. VOTE 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. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This issue: Stephen, Rodrigo, and Matthew play another of Matthew's little games. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: 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 Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote. VOTE 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. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This issue: Stephen, Rodrigo, and Matthew offer up gift ideas for the comic book fan in your life. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: 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 Linkage Smallville Trailer Shows of the JSA Linkage Child Abuse or Most Awesome Dad Ever? Linkage Anne Hathaway as Black Cat Linkage Best of 2009 Linkage 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. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This 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. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: 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 Linkage Dollhouse gets the axe Linkage 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 Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote. 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. Contact us at [email protected] Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This 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. Contact us at [email protected] A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: 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? Linkage Sherlock Holmes Trailer, or any other upcoming movie you are looking forward too Linkage 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. Contact us at [email protected] 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.