Major Spoilers Comic Book Podcast

In this special episode (recorded December 15, 2008), Matthew and Stephen break down the latest issue of DC's Final Crisis in a page by page commentary. Final Crisis #5 Written by Grant Morrison; Art and covers by J.G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino Humanity enslaved! Time shattered and bleeding! Anti-Life triumphant! Can Earth's demoralized, beaten heroes rally their scattered forces for the ultimate super-battle against the nightmare armies of Apokolips when the forces of good meet the forces of evil on the bridge to Blüdhaven? As Darkseid's presence causes reality itself to sicken and the lights to go out across the universe, as even the Guardians fall, the true power of the evil gods finally reveals itself, and a major character returns for a shocking conclusion. Does the secret of humankind's salvation lie in a mysterious cave painting and a bolt of lightning? Or has the Last Day come for us all? 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.

All work and no Rodrigo makes Jack a dull boy. The Doctor is in, but we can’t make our copay. The Late, Great Bird of the Galaxy is a little less lonely. Plus: You’ll not have that for that much longer! Santa Claus with a cape? Won’t you come and join the party dressed to kill? The Major Spoilers podcast is on the air! NEWS Doctor Who Christmas Special RIP: Majel Barrett Roddenberry Linkage Who is the new Black Panther? Linkage REVIEWS Matthew and Stephen take a look at the DC and Marvel Comics Holiday Specials. DCU Holiday Special 2008 Written by Alan Burnett, Franco Aureliani and Art Baltazar, Dan DiDio and others; Art by Rodolfo Migliari, Kevin Maguire, Ian Churchill, Tim Levins, Yishan Li and others; Cover by Frank Quitely Celebrate the holiday as the Justice League of America host a surprise party guest! Dr. Light aids with the Festival of Lights and Nightwing delivers a special gift to Robin. Plus the super-secret origin of Santa Claus! DC Focus | 80pg. | Color | $5.99 US Marvel Digital Holiday Special The Story: MARVEL DIGITAL COMICS EXCLUSIVE Ho Ho Ho! It’s Holiday fun in the Merry Marvel Manner, as the house of ideas hangs the stockings by the Chimney with care in hopes that Galactus won’t soon be there. The X-Men celebrate their first holiday in their new home of San Francisco – and their first without Kitty Pryde among them in X-MEN: Blue Christmas by Jim McCann and Todd Nauck. Meanwhile, in the days before Secret Invasion, one family finds even the most humble of Holiday celebrations can be infiltrated by the Skrulls in a tale of Holiday Horror by Ryan Penagos and Juan Doe. And hey, what’re the holidays like for Jack Russell – Werewolf by Night? Find out in “WEREWOLF BY EVE!” by Marvel.com’s own Ben Morse and Stephanie Buscema. All of this, and…Santa Claus vs. The Illuminati?! Tis the season, and Brian Reed& Val Semeiks will bring it to ya! So stop on by for some Egg Nogg, Driedel spinning and probably a fist fight or two with your favorite Marvel heroes and villains in the Marvel Digital Comics Holiday Spectacular! MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK We're spinning the fight out to the future where robots will be our supreme overlords. Instead of having us meatbags fight for their pleasure, the future will be filled with Robot Wars. In the latest round, we’re pitting Bender from Futurama, against Kryten from the BBC comedy Red Dwarf. A) Bender B) Kryten VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION Favorite Holiday Comicsk (from the Wiki) Stephen and Matthew take a moment to take a look back at some of their favorite holiday moments in comics and television. Stephen asks the question, are holiday comics worth it? 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.

Somewhere in time: The mind behind the JSA goes MIA, Logan and Arnold are back in our hearts, and the soul of the Marvel Universe is back, but is it too late already? Plus: We explain how Urban Legends get started, we learn how bad puns get started, and we learn how short deadlines cause the podcast open to not make sense. NEWS Wolverine Trailer Linkage Terminator Salvation Trailer Linkage Geoff Johns Leaves JSA Linkage The mysterious connection behind Buckaroo Banzai and Big Trouble in Little China is Revealed! REVIEWS Rodrigo Witchblade #122 (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic Gritty police drama meets supernatural thriller as mysterious deaths lead Sara Pezzini and her detective partner, Patrick Gleason, to the heart of Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish community, a closed and cloistered society that does not tolerate outsiders. Something ancient and evil is stalking the community, something that even the Witchblade might not be able to stop. Matthew Marvels Eye of the Camera #1 COVER BY: JAY ANACLETO WRITER: KURT BUSIEK PENCILS: JAY ANACLETO COLORED BY: BRIAN HABERLIN LETTERED BY: COMICRAFT The long-awaited sequel to the award-winning publishing sensation that made Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross into stars begins here! News photographer Phil Sheldon's back, with the man-on-the-street's perspective on the big events of the Marvel Universe, from the Avengers, the all-new X-Men and the Secret Wars to Dracula and the Werewolf By Night. But this time, Phil's world is going to be rocked not just by superheroes and super-villains -- but by something far more personal, as well. Stephen Batman Confidential #27 Written by Andrew Kreisberg; Art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens ; Cover by Stephane Roux "Rights" part 3 of 4! In an attempt to gain insight into this new kind of criminal The Joker represents in Gotham, Batman goes undercover to share the lunatic's cell in the Gotham City Police Department's holding pen! And a rogue officer hunts down Commissioner Gordon! MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK In the comic world, the Earth is always being attacked from forces from outer space. Two of the big heavies are the Skrull (Marvel) and the Dominators (DC). Both have unsuccessfully attempted take overs, but if it weren’t for a well placed Deus Ex Machina, which alien race would be our new overlords? A) Dominators B) Skrulls MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION Order of the Stick (from the Wiki) The Order of the Stick (OOTS) is a comedic webcomic that satirizes tabletop roleplaying games and medieval fantasy through the ongoing tale of the titular fellowship of heroes. The comic is written and illustrated by Rich Burlew, who creates the comic in a colorful stick figure style. 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.

This time down, Reqiuem for a bug chick! The great old one who sleeps at R’yleth! It’s night in Hyborea, do you know who your children are? How many punished could the Punisher punish if the puniser could punish punished. Continuity: Bad idea? Or the worst idea? And we have come to chew bubblegum and kick ass…but Rodrigo only brought grape Hubba Bubba! NEWS Secret Invasion #8 Reactions and Thoughts They Live Remake? LINKAGE Top Cow Promises $2.99 in 2009 LINKAGE REVIEWS Rodrigo Fall of Cthulhu: Godwar #4 Written by Michael Alan Nelson Drawn by Mark Dos Santos Cthulhu has finally heard the call- and despite the best efforts of Cy and Lucifer, the evil Mr. Arkham’s plans have culminated in the war between the cults of Cthulhu and Nodens as an ancient city begins its slow ascent from the frigid depths of the ocean! Features two alternate covers, one by Mat Santolouco. Matthew New Avengers #47 COVER BY: ALEKSI BRICLOT WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS PENCILS: BILLY TAN INKS: MATT BANNING COLORED BY: JUSTIN PONSOR LETTERED BY: COMICRAFT THE STORY: SECRET INVASION Tie-In! Of the thousands and thousands of heroes and humans affected by the Skrull invasion, one man's horror and heartbreak rises above the rest. This is the story of Luke Cage! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 Stephen Kull #2 Writer: Arvid Nelson Penciller: Will Conrad Colorist: José Villarrubia Cover Artist: Andy Brase Before the blood from his last battle has a chance to soak into Valusian soil, Kull faces new threats to his throne. As representatives from all corners of his kingdom seek his counsel, the new warrior-king accepts a strange invitation from a hotheaded Pict emissary. Kull will need to discard ancient prejudices and find allies in former foes if he's to save the newly united Valusian empire from a clandestine enemy that once threatened to enslave and exterminate mankind! MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Favorite FIlm Punisher? A) Dolph Lundgren B) Thomas Jane C) Ray Stevenson MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION Does Continuity Matter? Is continuity really that important? Isnt it OK to tell stories that are just good stories and not tell them with everything else in the universe hinging on that story? 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.

We've got a look into the future, a blast from the past, a pregnant pause from the present, and a reason to not morn a lost friend. Rodrigo wrestles with dragons, Stephen opens his umbrella, and Matthew... well, it's Matthew. NEWS Thor at the Bus Stop Linkage LISTENER FEEDBACK This week the panel read listener feedback about Doctor Who, getting that first LCS Job, and book son the history of comic books. REVIEWS Rodrigo: Dragon Prince #3 (W) Ron Marz (A) Lee Moder (Colors) Blond (Letters) Troy Peteri (Design) Chaz Riggs (Editor) Rob Levin (Covs) Jeff Johnson, Brandon Peterson Aaron Chiang has learned the truth of his heritage – he’s the last of the dragons, which have been hunted to extinction by a secret society of wizards called the Magi. Only Aaron’s mother stands between him and the Dragon Hunters…but she might very well be far more than she appears. Matthew: Birds of Prey #124 Written by Tony Bedard; Art by Michael O'Hare and John Floyd; Cover by Stephane Roux The Joker and Barbara Gordon face off in the ultimate confrontation. After she was crippled by the Clown Prince of Crime, Barbara became Oracle – but what will become of The Joker now that she has the upper hand? Stephen: The Umbrella Academy: Dallas #1 Writer: Gerard Way Artist: Gabriel Ba, Gabriel Bá Colorist: Dave Stewart Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá return with a story as American as semiautomatic weapons. The Umbrella Academy has saved the world, but the house they were raised in is destroyed. One member is bedridden, the side of her head held together with tape; and another has lost her voice, the source of her power. Now that they’ve fulfilled their destiny, does the Umbrella Academy have any future at all? MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK There have been a plethora of comic book titles that have featured some of our favorite monsters. You can’t throw a goth without hitting a werewolf, vampire, or zombie comic in your local comic shop. Are there too many? Has the glut lead to monster burn out? Who has worn out their welcome? A) Vampires B) Werewolves C) Zombies Trade Paperback Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (Heart-Shaped Box) creates an all-new story of dark fantasy and wonder: Locke & Key. Written by Hill and featuring astounding artwork from Gabriel Rodriguez (Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show, Beowulf), Locke & Key tells of Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them.... and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all... Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison 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 week, we offer up another series of After Show Discussion shows. These are conversations the Major Spoilers Crew have outside of the normal show, and range from sex in comics to our favorite animated features. In this installment (recorded November 18, 2008), Stephen and Rodrigo run down their three favorite anime works of all time, plus one they don't care for. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com 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. 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 week, we offer up another series of After Show Discussion shows. These are conversations the Major Spoilers Crew have outside of the normal show, and range from sex in comics to our favorite animated features. In this installment (recorded October 8, 2008), it appears as though different mediums are ripping of comics. Is this okay? Has everything that can be done, already been done? Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com 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. 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 week, we offer up another series of After Show Discussion shows. These are conversations the Major Spoilers Crew have outside of the normal show, and range from sex in comics to our favorite animated features. In this installment (recorded September 30, 2008), Listener Julian writes in and asks the question, "With the popularity of animated comic book films rising in recent years, I was wondering if you guys can think of any other comic book deserving of the animated treatment?" The Major Spoilers Crew give their answers. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com 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. 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 week, we offer up another series of After Show Discussion shows. These are conversations the Major Spoilers Crew have outside of the normal show, and range from sex in comics to our favorite animated features. In this installment (recorded September 24, 2008), Stephen wonders if there are comics that are worth reading multiple times for pleasure only. What other titles does the crew read? Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com 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. 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 week, we offer up another series of After Show Discussion shows. These are conversations the Major Spoilers Crew have outside of the normal show, and range from sex in comics to our favorite animated features. In this installment (recorded September 16, 2008), it wouldn't be a bonus week if it didn't contain game talk. Rodrigo reviews Spore, Matthew talks up Kingdom of Loathing, and the trio discuss why DCU Online works or doesn't. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com 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. 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 week, we offer up another series of After Show Discussion shows. These are conversations the Major Spoilers Crew have outside of the normal show, and range from sex in comics to our favorite animated features. In this installment (recorded September 10, 2008), Stephen, Rodrigo, and Matthew chat it up as they move from Mister Mxyzptlk, to the Kents, The Man with No Name, Zorro, Invincible, Youngblood, the Wildstorm universe, in jokes and references, and so much more! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com 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. 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 week, we offer up another series of After Show Discussion shows. These are conversations the Major Spoilers Crew have outside of the normal show, and range from sex in comics to our favorite animated features. In this installment (recorded August 26, 2008), Stephen, Rodrigo, and Matthew reflect on days gone by. From stupid things done in college, to what might have been if things had gone differently, to Rodrigo becoming a citizen. Where have we lived? Where will we go? The answer is blowing in the wind... Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com 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. 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 week, we offer up another series of After Show Discussion shows. These are conversations the Major Spoilers Crew has outside of the normal show, and range from sex in comics to our favorite animated features. In this installment, Stephen, Rodrigo, and Matthew rundown their list of favorite television shows of all time. [podcast]http://media.libsyn.com/media/majorspoilers/majorspoilers_33a.mp3[/podcast] Direct Download Subscribe via iTunes RSS Feed Podcast Alley Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com 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. 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 week, we offer up another series of After Show Discussion shows. These are conversations the Major Spoilers Crew has outside of the normal show, and range from sex in comics to our favorite animated features. In this installment (recorded July 30, 2008), Stephen and Matthew talk about DC history and characters that keep dying and coming back to life again and again. From Monstress getting blowed up real good, to Black Canary getting her canary cry back, and that tricky Ra's al Ghul. Wait for the trade or get the single issues? Stephen spells out his Writing for the Trade Theory. And the thrill of the hunt. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com 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. 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 week, we kick off another series of After Show Discussions and shows. These are conversations the Major Spoilers Crew has outside of the normal show, and range from sex in comics to our favorite animated features. In this installment (which just so happens to be our 50th episode), Stephen interviews Matthew about how he deals with minors coming into the store and wanting to be titles that may not be age appropriate. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com 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. 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.