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Adaptations — MSP#83: The Adaptation Podcast Mar 18, 2009
Show notes

In this issue, Peter Coogan returns, and we tackle adaptations... Super Bat and Man-Man make their way to the screen... Felicity and her friends deflect bullets with their wrists... Plus: What went wrong with Denny Colt? Big eyed robots slay each other for your love. And the DEAD LIVE!!! All this and much, much less, with a side of fries, and free cheese log with every fill up...

NEWS
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies Next DC Animated Movie
LINKAGE

EMAILS
Listener Bruce writes in to let listeners know of an upcoming Dark Crystal showing in Denver.

REVIEWS
Rodrigo and Stephen
Wonder Woman Animated Movie
Warner Home Video
On the mystical island of Themyscira, a proud strong warrior race of Amazon Women live in a utopian civilization shielded from the corrupt world of man. But a betrayal within the Amazon sisterhood leads to the escape of Ares, the God of War, and Amazon Princess Diana must capture him before he unleashes global chaos and destruction. With the aid of cocky fighter pilot Steve Trevor, Diana tracks Ares to the United States for a battle unlike any humankind has ever faced.

Matthew
HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD #2
Created by STEVE PUGH and WARREN ELLIS
Based on a story by WARREN ELLIS
Writer and Illustrator STEVE PUGH
Letterer STEVE PUGH

Alice wakes with a broken nose and a surly house guest. As more city blocks fall to the rioters, a murdered man staggers into Police City Central and discovers his death was only the start of the worst day of his life.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Robot Wars Returns! This time we place lovable robot sidekicks in the ring to see who kicks ass, and who gets a big “awwww...wook how cute dat widdle wobot is” from the audience.
A) R2D2 - Star Wars
B) Bubo - Clash of the Titans
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Adaptations
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 adaptations in all their forms. From Watchmen to Classics Illustrated and even adaptations from film to comics, what works and what doesn’t, is up for grabs during the show.

Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com

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.

The Dark Crystal — MSP#82: The Dark Crystal Podcast Mar 11, 2009
Show notes

In this issue: Muppets, muppets, muppets! Zombies, zombies, zombies! Stephen says "Holy crap!" Rodrigo says "Why is this alien illeterate?" and Matthew just hums Paul McCartney tunes under his breath. Plus: pink pleather bikinis! The buying habits of of the North American comics fan! And two crazy mofos with big guns vy for your affections, and a teenage mutant ninja secretary is in the house, and she ain't bringing you your coffee, bucky.
When single shines the triple sun,
What was sundered and undone
The line between them was never so real,
So have some beans at every meal.
The Major Spoiler Podcast is on the air.

NEWS
Any Initial Watchmen Reactions?
LINKAGE

Saturn Girl Hero History
LINKAGE

EMAILS
Listener David. writes in to tell us why comic companies should die.

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
SUPER ZOMBIES #1
Writer: Marc Guggenheim and Vince Gonzales
Penciller: Mel Rubi
In a world filled with super-heroes, one man stands apart, Neuron, once known as Bernard Jaeger, the man responsible for saving the world, most particularly from the KHR SYNDROME. But it was this very plague which began to change the world forever, filling its population of super heroes with a deadly new hunger - a hunger for human flesh!

Matthew
Dynamo 5 #20
story JAY FAERBER, art & cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY
CHANGE IS COMING!
It’s Valentine’s Day, but the members of Dynamo 5 don’t have time to deal with their own love lives. Instead, they have to stop a feuding super-villain couple from destroying Tower City!

Stephen
Executive Assistant: Iris #0 (Aspen Comics)
Created by David Wohl, Brad Foxhoven & Michael Turner
Written by David Wohl
Art by Eduardo Francisco
Colors by John Starr
Cover by Talent Caldwell
Secretary. Bodyguard. Assassin. The Executive Assistant is all of the above rolled into one. She's meticulous, ruthlessly efficient and completely loyal to her employer. But... In the high-stakes web of corporate wealth and power, one young woman, Iris, must decide between her duty -- and her conscience. When Iris' employer, Mr. Ching, decides to settle a dispute between himself and a deceitful Russian businessman--out of the pleasantries of the conference room, she is given the order to 'force' a compromise. However, when the deadly realities of her obligations remind her of the tragic horrors of her past, Iris begins to question everything around her!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Who killed Edward Blake? It just might be Peacemaker, the character that inspired the Alan Moore Watchmen character. Let's throw them both in the ring and see who emerges victorious.
A) Peacemaker
B) The Comedian

VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
The Dark Crystal
The Dark Crystal is a cult 1982 fantasy film directed by puppeteers Jim Henson and Frank Oz, creators of The Muppet Show. Although still marketed as a family film, it was notably darker than previous material created by them. Characters for which they are famous do not appear, but some of the same performers are used. The animatronics used in the film were considered groundbreaking at the time. The primary concept artist was the fantasy illustrator Brian Froud, famous for his distinctive faeriedwarf designs. Froud also cooberated with Jim Henson and Frank Oz for their next project, the 1986 film Labyrinth which was notably more light-hearted than The Dark Crystal.

Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com

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.

Major Spoilers Podcast The Watchmen Alan Moore Dave Gibbons — MSP#81: The Watchmen Podcast Mar 04, 2009
Show notes

In this issue: The Man of Steel on the auction block! The Commander In Chief takes over the industry! Wee Hughie oversteps his bounds! Plus: Deadshot's in your house, shootin' up your targets! I can has Silk Spectre? Chiana has invisible space blasters! And, Stephen Ignatius Schleicher is a rotten ol' somepin somepin, and all sorts o' mean nasty stuff, with 25 8 by 10 color glossy photographs with the circles and the arrows and the paragraph on the back describin' each one! So, when the chorus comes around, everybody sing together... with feelin'...

NEWS
Action Comics #1 Unrestored 6.0 up for auction
LINKAGE

Barack Obama on the cover of almost all comic books these days

Suicide Squad: The Movie
LINKAGE

EMAILS
Listener Thomas, CA. writes in to tell us he's become a comic nerd. ONEOFUS!ONEOFUS!ONEOFUS!

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
FARSCAPE #3 (Boom! Studios)
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith DeCandido
Drawn by Tommy Patterson
TV’s science fiction masterpiece FARSCAPE returns! Farscape creator Rockne S. O’Bannon continues his creation in comic-book form right where the PEACEKEEPER WARS left off! Things aren’t looking good for the crew of Moya as Crichton and Aeryn are imprisoned on Hyneria. But don’t worry! Their last, best hope is… Rygel?!

Matthew
Justice League of America #30
Written by Dwayne McDuffie; Art and Cover by Ed Benes
Featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup story! Can the entire combined might of the Justice League of Amercia and Dr. Light stand up to the cosmic entity known as Starbreaker as he continues consuming the sun? Could this be another Final Night for the DC Universe?

Stephen
The Boys #28 (Dynamite Entertainment)
Covers: Darick Robertson and Dave Gibbons
Writer: Garth Ennis
Penciller/Inker: Darick Robertson/John Higgins
Colorist: Tony Avila
Butcher has warned Hughie to quit his undercover activities, so what's he doing at Silver Kincaid's memorial service? Godolkin oversteps the mark, MM stumbles onto something dreadful, and- much to her delight- the Female gets to follow Frenchie into action. And one of the G-Wiz kids gets an offer he can't refuse, as the stage is set for a face-off of cataclysmic proportions- in WE GOTTA GO NOW, part six.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Once again, it’s all about Matthew. This week were pitting Matthew’s two favorite comic book characters of all time against one another in an arena of death. On the Marvel side we have Mimic, once a member of the X-Men, he has the ability to copy peoples skills at will. On the DC side we present Blok, the stoic stone hero from the Legion of Super-Heroes.

FIGHT! A) Mimic
B) Blok
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Watchmen
Moore used the story as a means to reflect contemporary anxieties and to deconstruct the superhero concept. Watchmen takes place in an alternate history United States where the country is edging closer to a nuclear war with the Soviet Union, freelance costumed vigilantes have been outlawed and most costumed superheroes are in retirement or working for the government. The story focuses on the personal development and struggles of the protagonists as an investigation into the murder of a government sponsored superhero pulls them out of retirement and eventually leads them to confront a plot by one of their own to stave off nuclear war by killing millions of innocent people.

Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com

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.

Matthew can't decide — MSP#81: The Watchmen Podcast Mar 04, 2009
Show notes

In this issue: The Man of Steel on the auction block! The Commander In Chief takes over the industry! Wee Hughie oversteps his bounds! Plus: Deadshot's in your house, shootin' up your targets! I can has Silk Spectre? Chiana has invisible space blasters! And, Stephen Ignatius Schleicher is a rotten ol' somepin somepin, and all sorts o' mean nasty stuff, with 25 8 by 10 color glossy photographs with the circles and the arrows and the paragraph on the back describin' each one! So, when the chorus comes around, everybody sing together... with feelin'...

NEWS
Action Comics #1 Unrestored 6.0 up for auction
LINKAGE

Barack Obama on the cover of almost all comic books these days

Suicide Squad: The Movie
LINKAGE

EMAILS
Listener Thomas, CA. writes in to tell us he's become a comic nerd. ONEOFUS!ONEOFUS!ONEOFUS!

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
FARSCAPE #3 (Boom! Studios)
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith DeCandido
Drawn by Tommy Patterson
TV’s science fiction masterpiece FARSCAPE returns! Farscape creator Rockne S. O’Bannon continues his creation in comic-book form right where the PEACEKEEPER WARS left off! Things aren’t looking good for the crew of Moya as Crichton and Aeryn are imprisoned on Hyneria. But don’t worry! Their last, best hope is… Rygel?!

Matthew
Justice League of America #30
Written by Dwayne McDuffie; Art and Cover by Ed Benes
Featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup story! Can the entire combined might of the Justice League of Amercia and Dr. Light stand up to the cosmic entity known as Starbreaker as he continues consuming the sun? Could this be another Final Night for the DC Universe?

Stephen
The Boys #28 (Dynamite Entertainment)
Covers: Darick Robertson and Dave Gibbons
Writer: Garth Ennis
Penciller/Inker: Darick Robertson/John Higgins
Colorist: Tony Avila
Butcher has warned Hughie to quit his undercover activities, so what's he doing at Silver Kincaid's memorial service? Godolkin oversteps the mark, MM stumbles onto something dreadful, and- much to her delight- the Female gets to follow Frenchie into action. And one of the G-Wiz kids gets an offer he can't refuse, as the stage is set for a face-off of cataclysmic proportions- in WE GOTTA GO NOW, part six.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Once again, it’s all about Matthew. This week were pitting Matthew’s two favorite comic book characters of all time against one another in an arena of death. On the Marvel side we have Mimic, once a member of the X-Men, he has the ability to copy peoples skills at will. On the DC side we present Blok, the stoic stone hero from the Legion of Super-Heroes.

FIGHT! A) Mimic
B) Blok
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Watchmen
Moore used the story as a means to reflect contemporary anxieties and to deconstruct the superhero concept. Watchmen takes place in an alternate history United States where the country is edging closer to a nuclear war with the Soviet Union, freelance costumed vigilantes have been outlawed and most costumed superheroes are in retirement or working for the government. The story focuses on the personal development and struggles of the protagonists as an investigation into the murder of a government sponsored superhero pulls them out of retirement and eventually leads them to confront a plot by one of their own to stave off nuclear war by killing millions of innocent people.

Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com

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.

Major Spoilers Fan Film — MSP#80: The Fan Film Feb 25, 2009
Show notes

In this week's issue, we do what we do what we do... Rodrigo doesn't see the point in voting for a lesser evil... Steve knows what evil lurks in the heart's of fanboys (but not much else...) Matthew is smitten times two, but will they kiss? Plus: Doctor Peter Coogan returns for an analysis of why the other geeks are all better than you (and by you, I mean Stephen) and why they do that voodoo that they do so very well. Also, we wanna hear what you wanna hear! plus: matthew delves into poetry.

NEWS
Major Spoilers Podcast One Year Old!
What do you want to hear in 2009?
Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
CTHULHU TALES #12 (BOOM! Studios)
Written by Jeff Lester, William Messner-Loebs
Drawn by Jeremy Rock, Chee
The NECRONOMICON team of William Messner-Loebs and Andrew Ritchie return for Arkham SVU! That’s Spectral Victims Unit, in case you didn’t know. Cover artist Shane Oakley writes up a story of the sea and one strange child in Whistle For the Deep!

Matthew
New Exiles #18
COVER BY: TIM SEELEY
WRITER: CHRIS CLAREMONT
PENCILS: TIM SEELEY
INKS: TIM SEELEY
COLORED BY: WIL QUINTANA
LETTERED BY: TOM ORZECHOWSKI
THE STORY:
FINAL ISSUE!
They WERE the New Exiles…but after last issue’s shocking ending and a loss that will tear them apart, how can our heroes possibly continue? The answers await you here, true believers, along with clues as to what the future holds for our favorite dimension jumpers! Join X-Maestro
Chris Claremont for a bittersweet chapter we can only call “BEGIN ANEW”!

Stephen
Tangent: Superman's Reign #12
Written by Dan Jurgens
Art by Carlos Magno and Julio Ferreira
Cover by Dan Jurgens and Will Conrad
The duel universe-spanning epic concludes as the Justice League of America attempts to rally against Tangent Superman. It all comes down to one last-ditch effort as all hope remains with one lone individual. Who's this being, and what's their relationship to the Man of Telekinesis? And what will become of the Tangent Universe?

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Everyone knows it’s all about Matthew, as listeners and readers hang on to his every word. In two recent MSP episodes, Matthew proclaimed his love for Romona Flowers from the Scott Pilgrim series and Monique from the web comic Sinfest. As there can only be one - who is going to win? It’s a cartoon cat-fight in this week’s Major Spoilers Poll of the Week!

FIGHT! A) Ramona Flowers
B) Monique
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Fan Films
Who would swing off a six-story building for a homemade Spider-Man movie? Why would newlyweds spend $20,000 on a Star Wars film from which they can never profit? How did three nobodies blow Steven Spielberg’s mind with an Indiana Jones flick they made as teens in the Eighties?

They’re all part of the Fan Film revolution–an underground movement where backyard filmmakers are breaking the law to create unauthorized movies starring Batman, James Bond, Captain Kirk, Harry Potter and other classic characters. Regular people are making movies that the fans want to see–and which copyrights and common sense would never allow.

Joining in the discussion this week is Dr. Peter Coogan and Clive Young.
Dr. Peter M. Coogan writes about comics, is the director of the Institute for Comics Studies and co-founder and co-chair of the Comic Arts Conference, which runs during the San Diego Comic-Con International and San Francisco WonderCon.

Clive Young is the senior editor of Pro Sound News, and is a regular contributor to MTV to Go, Videography magazine, VH1.com, iPodlounge.com and many more. His latest book, Homemade Hollywood: Fans Behind the Camera hit bookstores in November 2008, and he joins us on the show this week, welcome to the show Clive Young.

Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com

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.

Scott Pilgrim comic book review — MSP#79: Yaaaay! Scott Pilgrim Saves the Podcast Feb 18, 2009
Show notes

In this issue, the last son of Gallifrey gets animated, British superheroes cross the Atlantic, there can be only one! My love for you is like a truck... BERZERKER! Plus: Ragnarok and roll is here to stay, the goddamn Riddler's got to go, two ladies in tiny costume go head to head...Plus: McLovin WINS! And evil exes doesn't always mean boyfriends, jadies and lentilmen. Remember to keep your head and arms inside the mixer at all times, put on your safety goggles and PREPARE to REPAIR... The Major Spoilers podcast is air

NEWS
Anime Doctor Who reactions
LINKAGE

goddamn Riddler
LINKAGE

No Heroics Comes to ABC
LINKAGE

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Berserker #0 (Top Cow) (W) Rick Loverd (A) Jeremy Haun (Cov) Dale Keown
Jump on board the new comic series produced by “Heroes” star Milo Ventimiglia and his DiVide Pictures partner, Russ Cundiff. Created by screenwriter Rick Loverd, Berserker combines elements of superheroes with Norse mythology and weaves in the very human themes of self-worth, courage and determination. Throw in some bone-crushing violence and punch-in-the-mouth action and you’ve got a recipe for a great Top Cow book!

Matthew
Avengers: The Initiative #21
COVER BY: HUMBERTO RAMOS
WRITER: CHRISTOS GAGE
PENCILS: HUMBERTO RAMOS
COLORED BY: STUDIO F - EDGAR DELGADO
LETTERED BY: VC - JOE CARAMAGNA
THE INITIATIVE DISASSEMBLED begins here! The Fifty State Initiative stands revealed as a Skrull plot. Key personnel have left Camp Hammond, never to return. And that's the least of the shocking fallout from Secret Invasion. Is there a future for our heroes? It could be a moot question when the mad clone of Thor, last seen in CIVIL WAR, is revived and turned loose on Stamford! This is no idle hype, True Believer--after this story, the Initiative will never be the same!

Stephen
HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: KURGAN #2 (OF 2) (Dynamite Entertainment)
Writer: Brandon Jerwa
Penciller: Carlos Rafael
Covers: Carlos Rafael(50%) and Carlos Rafael (50%)
Colorist: Carlos Lopez
Highlander mastermind Brand Jerwa returns to the mythos with a special 2 issue mini-series event telling the origin of the barbaric Kurgan for the first time ever!

Joined by artist Carlos Rafael - who also provides two incredible covers -- Highlander ORIGINS: KURGAN #2 (OF 2) is the definitive tale of the immortal Kurgan, Connor MacLeod's most deadly foe!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
This week, we return to the battle between the characters from Alan Moore's Watchmen series, and the original characters that inspired them. This week, it's the battle of the ladies, as Silk Spectre wrestles with... well, there is no direct Charlton character that inspired Silk Spectre, but Alan Moore did say she is a cross between Phantom Lady and Black Canary. So, let's go with Phantom Lady.

FIGHT!
A) Phantom Lady
B) Silk Spectre

VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Scott Pilgrim Volumes 1 - 5
The series is about 24-year-old Canadian Scott Pilgrim, a slacker, hero, wannabe-rockstar, who is living in Toronto and playing bass in the band "Sex Bob-Omb." He falls in love with American delivery girl Ramona V. Flowers, but must defeat her seven "evil ex-boyfriends" in order to date her.

Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com

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.

Yeah, we're going to hell... — MSP#79: Yaaaay! Scott Pilgrim Saves the Podcast Feb 18, 2009
Show notes

In this issue, the last son of Gallifrey gets animated, British superheroes cross the Atlantic, there can be only one! My love for you is like a truck... BERZERKER! Plus: Ragnarok and roll is here to stay, the goddamn Riddler's got to go, two ladies in tiny costume go head to head...Plus: McLovin WINS! And evil exes doesn't always mean boyfriends, jadies and lentilmen. Remember to keep your head and arms inside the mixer at all times, put on your safety goggles and PREPARE to REPAIR... The Major Spoilers podcast is air

NEWS
Anime Doctor Who reactions
LINKAGE

goddamn Riddler
LINKAGE

No Heroics Comes to ABC
LINKAGE

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Berserker #0 (Top Cow) (W) Rick Loverd (A) Jeremy Haun (Cov) Dale Keown
Jump on board the new comic series produced by “Heroes” star Milo Ventimiglia and his DiVide Pictures partner, Russ Cundiff. Created by screenwriter Rick Loverd, Berserker combines elements of superheroes with Norse mythology and weaves in the very human themes of self-worth, courage and determination. Throw in some bone-crushing violence and punch-in-the-mouth action and you’ve got a recipe for a great Top Cow book!

Matthew
Avengers: The Initiative #21
COVER BY: HUMBERTO RAMOS
WRITER: CHRISTOS GAGE
PENCILS: HUMBERTO RAMOS
COLORED BY: STUDIO F - EDGAR DELGADO
LETTERED BY: VC - JOE CARAMAGNA
THE INITIATIVE DISASSEMBLED begins here! The Fifty State Initiative stands revealed as a Skrull plot. Key personnel have left Camp Hammond, never to return. And that's the least of the shocking fallout from Secret Invasion. Is there a future for our heroes? It could be a moot question when the mad clone of Thor, last seen in CIVIL WAR, is revived and turned loose on Stamford! This is no idle hype, True Believer--after this story, the Initiative will never be the same!

Stephen
HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: KURGAN #2 (OF 2) (Dynamite Entertainment)
Writer: Brandon Jerwa
Penciller: Carlos Rafael
Covers: Carlos Rafael(50%) and Carlos Rafael (50%)
Colorist: Carlos Lopez
Highlander mastermind Brand Jerwa returns to the mythos with a special 2 issue mini-series event telling the origin of the barbaric Kurgan for the first time ever!

Joined by artist Carlos Rafael - who also provides two incredible covers -- Highlander ORIGINS: KURGAN #2 (OF 2) is the definitive tale of the immortal Kurgan, Connor MacLeod's most deadly foe!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
This week, we return to the battle between the characters from Alan Moore's Watchmen series, and the original characters that inspired them. This week, it's the battle of the ladies, as Silk Spectre wrestles with... well, there is no direct Charlton character that inspired Silk Spectre, but Alan Moore did say she is a cross between Phantom Lady and Black Canary. So, let's go with Phantom Lady.

FIGHT!
A) Phantom Lady
B) Silk Spectre

VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Scott Pilgrim Volumes 1 - 5
The series is about 24-year-old Canadian Scott Pilgrim, a slacker, hero, wannabe-rockstar, who is living in Toronto and playing bass in the band "Sex Bob-Omb." He falls in love with American delivery girl Ramona V. Flowers, but must defeat her seven "evil ex-boyfriends" in order to date her.

Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com

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.

Sinfest Podcast — MSP#78: It's a Sinfest Podcast Feb 11, 2009
Show notes

In this issue: It's a cartoon wonderland, as we seek out braveness, boldity, heroism, and truthiness! Wolverine leads the X-Men (hopefully they don't go into battle in a giant koala pouch!) New York Comicon! The Devil made Slick do it, at least as far as you know. And the Legion of Super-Heroes goes quietly into that good night... Again.

NEWS
New York Comic Con 2009 Thoughts and Reactions
LINKAGE

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Wolverine and the X-Men Cartoon
The story starts when the mansion explodes, apparently due to an attack targeted at telepaths, Professor Charles Xavier and Jean Grey are missing. The X-Men disband and Cyclops begins to suffer from depression. One year later, the MRD (Mutant Response Division) is starting to detain mutants causing Wolverine and Beast to get the X-Men back together.

Matthew
Legion of Super-Heroes #50
Written by Jim Shooter; Art and cover by Francis Manapul and Livesay
It's the final issue! The climactic conclusion of the Universal Annihilation War is here and every Legionnaire, every reservist and even the United Planets' Young Heroes battle to save existence. Also featuring the return of Cosmic Boy, the death of a longtime Legionaire and a gorgeous wraparound cover!

Stephen
Batman: The Brave and The Bold
Each episode of Batman: The Brave and the Bold features main character Batman teaming up with other characters from the DC Universe to thwart characters or solve crimes. Beginning usually with a small introduction (in which Batman teams up with one or more heroes different than that of the main story), the show is split into two parts: A small adventure right before the theme song, and the main adventure right after that. The show has no overarching story, instead having most episodes stand alone

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
The New York Comic Con kicked off the 2009 comic book convention season, and was a big success selling out most of the days of the show. With many more conventions ahead of us, this week we as the all important question about you and the con.

Will You Attend Any Comic Book Conventions in 2009?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Depends on the Economy.

VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
Sinfest (www.sinfest.net)
The subject matter of Sinfest is often human nature, with particular attention paid to sexuality and religion. Less frequently, the strip will parody popular culture or indulge in political commentary. There are some recurring types of strip, such as “You Had to Be There” (where the reader is not told what the characters are discussing), “Japanese Calligraphy” (where one of the characters transforms over four panels into a kanji ideograph, usually related to the strip in some way.), “Porn Script Readings” (where Monique and Slick read porn star dialogue in deadpan style, except for once where they used flash cards for a Silent Film reading) and “Ninja Theatre” (where the characters take on the roles of heroes and villains in a martial arts movie). Though there is little in the way of overarching story or continuity in Sinfest, the central characters do undergo some development.

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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.

sex in comics — MSP#77: Sex in Comics Feb 04, 2009
Show notes

In this issue: $3.99! Too much to pay for a comic... or FAR too much to pay for a comic? The mysterious troubadour revealed! Two men will enter, one man will leave, but both men will make more money than all three of us put together. Also on tap: News you can use, reviews to he'p you choose, the pop culture blues, Deadpool's dancing shoes, ain't go no Tom Cruise, and the dreaded Ess- Ee-Ecks gets dragged out of the backseat of the Yaris and into the light, as we look as Super Happy Adult Fun Time Activities in comic terms.

NEWS
Are comic prices causing readers to cull their pull lists?

Any upcoming comic book/pop culture movies that we’ve mentioned on the site strike your fancy?

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
DEADPOOL #5
COVER BY: JASON PEARSON
WRITER: DANIEL WAY
PENCILS: CARLO BARBERI
“HORROR BIZNESS,” Part 2 (of 2)
This is what Deadpool has to resort to, only days after single-handedly saving the entire planet from Skrulls? Oh, that’s right—nobody knows about that…Deadpool didn’t even want this job. But here he is anyway, in some dank corner of Eastern Europe, going toe-to-toe with an undead plastic surgeon and his flesh-eating clientele, contracted by the head of a greasy paramilitary unit to avenge the zombification of the guy’s young, ex-model trophy wife -- and all because Wade’s dead broke.
Parental Advisory …$2.99

Matthew
Wonder Woman #28
Written by Gail Simone; Art by Aaron Lopresti and Matt Ryan; Cover by Aaron Lopresti
"Rise of the Olympian"part 3 and a "Faces of Evil"issue! The Olympians are on Earth, and they're making their presence felt across the world! The JLA joins forces with Wonder Woman to stop Genocide, but even their combined might isn't enough! And the mysterious power behind The Society is at last revealed!

Stephen
Batman #685
Written by Paul Dini; Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs ; Cover by Alex Ross
A "Faces of Evil"issue starring Catwoman! Continuing from this month's DETECTIVE COMICS #852, Selina Kyle's path of vengeance against Hush knows no bounds! After confronting the man responsible for nearly destroying her life, Selina's wrath propels her into a downward spiral. With Tommy Elliot almost certain to suffer dire consequences, could Catwoman's humanity be next to perish?

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
You know what would increase attendance at comic book conventions around the country? Cage matches. Not cage matches with the GLOW or those Octagon fighters, but epic battles between the Editor-in-Chiefs of the comic book publishing world.

Since the New York Comic Con is taking place this weekend, and since NYC is the supposed center of the universe, why not kick off these EIC Cage Match Battles with the head honchos from DC and Marvel.

A) Joe Quesada
B) Dan Didio

VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION
SEX IN COMICS
This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast, the crew tackles the subject of Sex in Comics - not sex on comics, because, well, we keep falling off (ba-dum-bum).

What do you think of the portrayal of sex in the funny books? What should be allowed, what shouldn’t? How far is too far? What comics feature the best and the worst on the subject? It’s a topic that is deep, and one we’ll attempt to tackle.

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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.

Final Crisis Crisis — MSP#76: Final Crisis Crisis Feb 04, 2009
Show notes

The Major Spoilers Crew breaks down the last issue of DC's Final Crisis in a page by page commentary.

Final Crisis #7
Written by Grant Morrison; Art by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy; Covers by J.G. Jones and Doug Mahnke
The dramatic finale to the epic, seven-part saga of the DC multiverse concludes with an apocalyptic battle for the soul of humanity that must be seen to be believed! Can the heroes of 52 Earths save the multiverse? And is the only way to save it, to change it forever?

And as the skies bleed, as the walls between universes crumble and fall, the ultimate threat to life makes its presence felt as an evil beyond imagining arrives to claim its prize. Mandrakk the Dark Monitor is coming and the DC Multiverse will never be the same again!

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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.

Marvels Reviewed — MSP#75: The Marvelous Podcast Jan 28, 2009
Show notes

This week in Spoilers: Black Lanterns revealed, and people ain't happy... Sexy, sexy, lizard girls on parade... Phil Sheldon loses an eye, but the fun and games ain't over yet... Plus: Is a Robot Hottie a Robottie? Does sleeping with your alternate universe's girlfriend count as cheating? And what WAS the name of the cartoon cat with the garbage can on his head? All this and more, from the elegant Spoilers ballroom, adjacent to the lovely Pump Room, high above Chicago.

NEWS
Reactions to Martian Manhunter and Kal-L (Earth-2 Superman) outed as two of the Black Lanterns?
LINKAGE

Tom and Jerry back to the Big Screen
LINKAGE

ABC to Resurrect V

LINKAGE

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Hero Squared: Love & Death #1 (Jan 28, 2009, Boom! Studios)
It’s the return of Captain Valor, his parallel-world alter-ego, Milo, and at least one homicidal ex-girlfriend! DeMatteis’ and Giffen’s geeeenius super-hero series Hero Squared is back for a three-issue finale that will leave you gobsmacked! Interested in checking out Hero Squared but never had the chance?

Matthew
Kick Ass #5 (released Jan 2, Marvel)
WRITER: MARK MILLAR
PENCILS: JOHN ROMITA JR.
Since he put on the green wetsuit and became Kick-Ass, Dave Lizewski has broken both legs, shattered his back; been run over by a Mercedes, smashed by garbage cans, and clobbered by gangsters; become a YouTube phenomenon and inspired a wave of costumed vigilantes…but none of that can compare to what’s going to happen now that John Genovese knows who he is. The super hero sensation of 2008 continues, courtesy of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.

Stephen
Black Lightning: Year One #2 (Jan 21,2009, DC)
Written by Jen Van Meter; Art and cover by Cully Hamner
Jefferson Pierce returns to his old stomping grounds – the infamous Suicide Slum of Metropolis – in order to bring some hope to the residents of his downtrodden former neighborhood. He'll quickly learn, though, that a lawless place sometimes requires a lawless vigilante to drag it into the light. Acclaimed writer Jen Van Meter (CINNAMON, OUTSIDERS) and kinetic artist Cully Hamner (BLUE BEETLE, RED) combine forces to retell the electrifying origin of DC's most honorable hero, the bold and brave Justice Leaguer known as Black Lightning!

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
This week, the Major Spoilers Poll is taking the Robot Wars to a whole new level by pitting robots who look like real women against one another. In the far corner, it's Jamie Sommers (a.k.a. The Bionic Woman)! She's not all robot, but has the power where it counts. In the near corner, and attractive Fembot that is designed to lure Austin Powers to his death!

A) Jamie Sommmers
B) Fembots
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS Trade Paperback Review
Marvels (Marvel)
Marvel Comics brings back Busiek and Ross’s fully painted retelling of key moments in the birth of the Marvel Universe, as seen through the eyes of an innocent bystander.

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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.

HUSH Review — MSP#74: HUSH Jan 21, 2009
Show notes

Wax on! Wax off! Who watches the Watchmen? All of us! Hush! Hush! Thought I heard it callin’ my name, yeah… The Commander In Chief is the Commander Out of Stock! Fan Feedback! Teen Titans! Nightwing Nocturnal! Witches Without Wardrobe! And this time, it’s personal!

NEWS
Amazing Spider-Man Barack Obama Cover Sells Out

Karate Kid Remake?
LINKAGE

Watchmen Details Emerge
LINKAGE

REVIEWS
Rodrigo
Witchblade #123
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic
NYPD Detective Sara Pezzini wields half of the powerful ancient artifact known as the Witchblade. But now she faces a foe that predates even the mystical gauntlet, confronting a deadly horror that has descended upon Brooklyn’s Ultra Orthodox Jewish community. Could the biblical Angel of Death truly have been unleashed?

Meanwhile, the bearer of the other half of the Witchblade, Dani Baptiste, goes to the aid of one of her dance students, but is she being reckless with her power?

Matthew
Teen Titans #66
Written by Sean McKeever; Art and Cover by Eddy Barrows and Ruy Jose
Teen guest stars galore! With only four members left, it's time for the Teen Titans to hold a recruitment drive! Who will make the cut, and who will be sent packing? Who will refuse to even show up, and who will bring a boatload of trouble with them?

Stephen
Nightwing #152
Written by Peter J. Tomasi; Art by Don Kramer and Jay Liesten; Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
A "Faces of Evil"issue! In this epilogue to "Batman R.I.P."and "The Great Leap,"both Nightwing and Dick Grayson are forced to deal with startling and tragic recent events, and things will never ever be the same – especially with Ra's al Ghul involved!

EMAIL!
The Major Spoilers Crew read and respond to listener e-mail.

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
With the news H’wood is going to remake the original Karate Kid movie, with Jackie Chan as Mr. Miyagi, it causes the crew at Major Spoilers to wax poetic about the multi-movie franchise. What flavor of The Karate Kid do you prefer?
FIGHT!
A) Morita Miyagi
B) Chan Miyagi
C) Don't care, as long as Hillary Swank is in it
VOTE

MAJOR SPOILERS Trade Paperback Review
Hush
(DC Comics)
The complete 12-part saga written by Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, Smallville) with art by fan-favorites Jim Lee & Scott Williams (SUPERMAN, Uncanny X-Men) collected together for the first time in the oversized Absolute format!

This slipcased edition includes BATMAN #608-619 as well as the the 2-page origin of Batman (originally seen only on dccomics.com) and the special story from Wizard: The Comics Magazine. The year-long “Hush” — an epic tale of friendship, trust, and betrayal that spans a lifetime — reinvigorated the Dark Knight, pitting him against the deadliest members of his Rogue’s Gallery and introducing his newest foe!

Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com

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.

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