Major Spoilers Comic Book Podcast

NEWS
1) Watchmen Costumes Unveiled
The panel weighs in on the first images released of the Watchmen in their official garb.
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2) Skrullapalooza
Readers send in their own versions of the Who You Can Trust? campaign
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3) Lana and Lex not regulars on Smallville Season 8
Does anyone care?
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Review: DC's The New Frontier Absolute Edition
Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art by Darwyn Cooke

Everyone on the panel agrees this is a 5 out of 5 Star collected edition. The panel spends most of the program analyzing the New Frontier discussing everything from the minor plot points to the nods to great moments in comic history during the Silver Age.

Review: The New Frontier DVD Review
The panel discusses the differences between the DVD and the Absolute Edition, citing why some of the changes are okay, and others can detract from the movie if you've already read the trade. Bryan, Stephen, and Rodrigo suggest people watch the DVD before reading the book.

Review: The Spectacular Spider-Man Animated Television Show
The panel is split on the show. Stephen gives it a pass citing the art style is not to his liking. Bryan has an issue with subtle costume changes, but Rodrigo likes the show overall. The panel agrees that the animated series is off to a good start giving nods to the classic Spider-Man, and building continuity and large story arcs between episodes.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Which movie are you most looking forward to this summer?
a) The Dark Knight
b) Iron Man

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Special Feature
This week it's all about the Legion of Super-Heroes. Yeah, it's going to get complex, so you might want to bone up on your Hero History.
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What Movie are You Most Looking Forward to This Summer?
a) Iron Man
b) Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
c) Wanted
d) Dark Knight
e) Hulk

Skrullapalooza
Who's a Skrull and who isn't? We run down a list of potential Skrull candidates.
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Question of the Week
If you lived in the DC Universe, what city would you live in? Take the Major Spoilers Poll to voice your thoughts.
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CLOSE
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NEWS
1) Akira - the live action movie
The panel is mixed on the idea of a live action movie based on Akira and set in New Manhattan.
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2) Batman: Gotham Knights Direct to DVD gets release date
Bryan, Stephen, and Rodrigo are really excited about the July 8th release date of the DVD, although Bryan thinks it may be too close to the release of the Dark Knight movie.
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3) Skrulls
Interesting ads to say the least
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Tiny Review
Bryan sits down with his son, and together they review the first issue of DC's Tiny Titans. While Jackson likes it, he's not sure he would spend his allowance on a subscription, but it was fun to read. Stephen and Bryan then have a discussion on comics for kids and why the current run of Justice League Unlimited doesn't work for younger readers.

Review: The Foundation
Created by Kody Chamberlain
Written by John Rozum
Art by Chee
Cover by Paul Azaceta

Bryan and Stephen love The Foundation from Boom! Studios - Rodrigo not so much. There is just enough mystery and intrigue in the first two issues, that they will continue to read the rest of the series. Stephen and Bryan award high marks, but Rodrigo's critique brings the overall rating down to 3 out of 5 stars.

Question of the Week
If you had to choose one of the following super powers, which would it be?
a) Flight
b) Super Speed
c) Super Strength
d) Invulnerability
Head over to Major Spoilers and cast your vote!

Trade Paperback Review: Left on Mission
Written by Chip Mosher
Drawn by Francesco Francavilla
Colored by Martin Thomas
The panel had nothing but good things to say about the five issue mini-series from Boom! Studios. From the art to the story telling, this issue rates as a strong read by all. Don't go into Left on Mission thinking this is going to be your typical James Bond story - it's much better!
Rodrigo, Bryan, and Stephen give the trade paperback 4 out of 5 stars.

This turned into the Boom! Studios episode as Bryan also gave a mini review of Second Wave, and says that if these are the kinds of stories coming from Boom! Studios, this is a company to watch.

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NEWS
1) Toy Fair is going on this week, and the panel talks about some of the items they spied during the week.
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2) Justice League by Gaslight
Bryan is blown away by the modded Justice League action figures created by Silof.
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Jenna Jameson's Shadow Hunter Review
The panel dislikes the first issue.
Rodrigo - art is okay, pacing is awful
Bryan - hated every minute of it, but knows the issue will break even at the LCS
Stephen - art is the saving grace

The Escapists Review
Everyone on the panel gave this a big thumbs up. Stephen challenges Bryan to get his local library to put this title on the shelves. The panel assures listeners that they are not fawning over Brian K. Vaughn it just so happens the last two titles that have had unanimous thumbs up were written by Brian.

Bryan's Question of the Week
Who would win in a fight; Spider-Man or Batman?
Listeners are encouraged to head over to the Major Spoilers website and vote.
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Close
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Introductions of the Panel Members
(Stephen, Bryan, and Rodrigo)
NEWS
1) the return of the Major Spoilers website
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2) Watchmen film put on hold while 20th Century Fox sues Warner Bros.
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3) DC cancels Teen Titans Go! and Justice League Unlimited
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4) New JLU figures on the way?
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Atomic Robo Review
The panel likes a lot
Volume 2 on the way in 2008, will all be based around events of WWII.
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Runaways Review
Mixed reactions as the panel compares the first volume to the first season of 24, Heroes, and Lost. Lots of interesting characters without the burden of the Marvel 616 Universe getting in the way.

Who is the best live action Batman?
1943 - Lewis Wilson
1949 - Robert Lowery
1966 - Adam West
1989 - Michael Keaton
1995 - Val Kilmer
1997 - George Clooney
2005 - Christian Bale

Close
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Music from this episode comes from Ookla the Mok. You can visit them on the web at www.ooklathemok.com and purchase their music at the iTunes Music Store.